Monthly Archives: July 2011
North Berwick and the Pilgrims’ Ferry
When it was obvious in the ’seventies of the last century that the long-stay tourists were never going to return, North Berwick was content to let itself become an upmarket dormitory suburb and retirement destination for Edinburgh. An agitation against … Continue reading
Wedgwood – a Prime Location with Top Class Value
Wedgwoods is located at 267 Canongate, no more that 200 yards from John Knox House, Edinburgh. Â I chose to give it a try as I had heard so many good things about the standard of food, and value the restaurant … Continue reading
Dear Mr Harper
Robin Harper, Green MSP for the Lothians, and one of the Scottish Parliament’s most colourful figures retired from the parliamentary scene at the May Scottish elections.  Along with award-winning journalist, Fred Bridgland, he produced his autobiography, Dear Mr Harper (Birlinn, … Continue reading
Stop Smoking
Breaking addictions is never easy but with the right mind set and the right tools it can be done. We all know how bad smoking is for our health,  ‘Smoking Kills’ is the phrase blazened across packets of cigarettes and … Continue reading