Monthly Archives: January 2009
Lets Celebrate The Haggis
With Burns Night coming up on 25th January, we turn our thoughts to Burns Night fare traditional and modern. Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish, with which food writers have had a lot of fun over the years. And so … Continue reading
Exercise at Any Age
When are you too old to reap the benefits of an exercise program? Studies continue to support that exercise at any age provides multiple benefits even beyond weight control and weight loss, from preventing osteoporosis, to relieving stress and promoting … Continue reading
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Cycling the Lothian hills
If there’s one thing the Lothians have regarding cycling, it’s plenty of routes no matter what you’re looking for. It’s perhaps not so common for cyclists to search out hills, but there is a band, not unlike hillwalkers, that see … Continue reading
Noctule Bat Arrives in Midlothian
One of Britain’s largest bat species, the noctule bat, has made its first ever appearance in a Scottish bat box recently, sparking fears that global warming is now affecting Scottish wildlife. The first confirmed sighting of the noctule bat roosting … Continue reading