Monthly Archives: October 2009
Bilston Brewery
Bilston Industrial Estate is full of surprises. One of the pyramids featured in David Winpenny’s book greets you as you round the corner in search of another treasure – Stewart’s Brewery.
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Janis’s 20 Year Apprenticeship Pays Off
It hardly seems any time since the three shortlisted finalists for the Kelpies Award were invited to a reception during the Book Festival where they nibbled their nails until the winner was announced. The Kelpies award, sponsored by Floris Books, … Continue reading
Become a Water Baby for Exercise
The idea of jumping up and down and jiggling about in front of a massive mirror and masses of eyes isn’t something that appeals to everyone. Some people, too, are ill advised to perform high impact aerobics for health reasons … Continue reading
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The Esks at Dalkeith
Rivers of the Lothians are like members of a family – the North Esk at Roslin, the Avon near Linlithgow, Almond, Water of Leith etc. The valleys bear certain resemblances to one another. They are all beautiful but, as I … Continue reading
300 Years of Papermaking
To mark the 300th anniversary of the start of papermaking on the North Esk River, and to celebrate the legacy of one of the local area’s most significant industries, an exhibition was launched during the week of 6 – 10 … Continue reading
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Tagged Dalmore, Papermaking in Midlothian, Pomathorn Mills, Valleyfield
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Birds of the Loch
Bawsinch and Duddingston Loch together form a haven for many forms of wildlife in the heart of Edinburgh. Home to a number of notable bird species including water rail, great crested grebe and tufted duck, mute swan and mallard breed … Continue reading
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