Monthly Archives: April 2009

Breaker – Book Review

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Suse Coon

Gripping from the first page, Annemarie Allan’s latest offering is likely to be a big hit with her 8-12 target audience, especially those from East Lothian.

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Cairnpapple Hill – A Symbol of All Prehistory

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Steve Sweeney-Turner

Few ancient monuments can claim anything like a life-span of 4,000 years. But in the Bathgate Hills of West Lothian, we find just such a place – Cairnpapple, in use at various points from the early-ish Neolithic to the Late … Continue reading →

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City Secrets: Playfair Library

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Andrew Hayes

Hidden in a University of Edinburgh building is what many city residents consider Edinburgh’s finest hall:  The Playfair Library.  Students of the university may beg to differ, as the location is often used for exams.

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