Monthly Archives: February 2009
Tour of East Lothian Audax
You will have heard of the Tour de France, and likely even the Tour of Britain. It seems everywhere has a cycling tour these days, and East Lothian is no exception, although with just a little difference from the general … Continue reading
Scotland for the Whisky Tourist (Part 1)
Do you live in Scotland? Or maybe you just visit. Perhaps you have yet to set foot on the land renowned for its history, beauty and personalities. Chances are however that if you are reading this article it is the … Continue reading
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In Conversation with Rajorshi Chakraborti
It has been said that the worst thing an aspiring writer can do is to study literature at University. The process of studying and analysing breaks down great works of art, takes the magic out of them and ruins personal … Continue reading
The Lepers and the Balm Well
The original name of Liberton – a village some three miles from Edinburgh centre – may well have been Lepertown, or the town of lepers because, when leprosy was prevalent during the Scottish Middle Ages, the unfortunates who suffered that … Continue reading
City Secrets: Infirmary Street Baths
The Victorians built a number of city baths in Edinburgh, with the intention of fighting cholera. The Infirmary Street baths were one of the city’s first public baths, built between 1885 and 1887, in the heart of the Old Town … Continue reading
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Use Your Loaf
While supermarket bakeries make it easy to buy freshly baked bread, few things can beat the smell of fresh, homemade bread wafting through your home. In fact, this is one of the most enticing smells a home can have, according … Continue reading
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