Monthly Archives: August 2008
Johnston Terrace – Urban Wildlife Reserve
Johnston Terrace is SWT’s smallest wildlife reserve at only 0.07 hectares, yet includes a wildlife pond, small meadow and a rockery. Situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and overlooked by the magnifient Edinburgh Castle, the reserve was recently … Continue reading
Edinburgh and the Lothians in the 1950s
There have been several books of (insert your local village name) in old picture postcards, which have proved popular with both those who recall events first hand and those intrigued by the past. This is a somewhat grander version, A4 … Continue reading
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A beginner’s guide to a healthier lifestyle – part two
Part Two: How To Increase Your Activity Levels The previous Beginner’s Guide focussed on setting realistic goals to make changes to lifestyle. This article describes ways in which you can meet your goals, suggesting possible first steps towards increasing your … Continue reading
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Tenement Training – Going Down
As promised, I will be sharing with you this time my insights into that other much-neglected tenement-block activity, going down stairs. Again, much thought and effort can be put into this, witness our Queen.
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Happy 180th Birthday, Springbank!
All distilleries are unique but in true George Orwell style some are more unique than others. Springbank distillery in Campbeltown, Argyll can be singled out as having an embarrassment of riches any one of which another distiller would be proud … Continue reading
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Tenement Training – Going Up
Tenement stairs – Loathe them? – Learn to LIKE them!
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