Monthly Archives: August 2009
Medieval Timekeeping at Inchcolm
With no clocks or watches – how did the medieval brethren at the island abbey of Inchcolm know when to eat, sleep and pray? The Augustinian canons lived according to a strict routine, and it was essential that everyone in … Continue reading
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Whisky and the Net
The chances are that if you are reading this article you have embraced the new technology of the information revolution. Also you will have an interest in whisky. Putting the two together deserves investigation.
Welcoming Birds to your Garden
Everyone enjoys feeding garden birds and with the wide choice of bird tables and feeders now available, it has never been easier, whether you live in a high rise block of flats or a house with a large garden.
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The Footballer’s Lucky Penny
Back in the late 1880s, a player called R W (Bob) Mackie turned out for Montrose FC and he was the first of that side to turn professional when he signed for Newcastle West End in about 1890. There were … Continue reading
Don’t Be Afraid but Do Be Aware – the Forth Estuary
Scotland’s largest and most important waterway, the River Forth and its Estuary, dominate the geography and life of Fife and the Lothians being, as they are, both barrier and benefit. We’ve learned to live with the barrier element and the … Continue reading
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