Monthly Archives: July 2012
Jinglin’ Geordie, A Royal Pawnbroker
George Heriot is acknowledged as founder of the now co-educational Edinburgh Public School which bears his name. However, arguably, there is no longer common knowledge of exactly who Heriot was or of his achievements during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Homes for Hoverflies
Ever spotted the aspen hoverfly winging its way past you? Chances are you haven’t. These endangered insects are one of the UK’s rarest hoverflies.
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Unscrupulous Thieves, Wild Beasts and a Mum Swapper are Shortlisted for the Kelpies Prize 2012
Edinburgh-based Floris Books is pleased to announce this year’s shortlist for the Kelpies Prize. The annual prize is for previously unpublished works of fiction, set wholly or mainly in Scotland, for children aged 8 to 12. Since the deadline at … Continue reading
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Six out of Ten Renters don’t know about Tenancy Deposit Protection
The National Landlords Association (NLA) is reminding landlords and letting agents in Scotland that from the 2nd of July 2012 it is mandatory to protect their tenants’ deposits, but six in ten tenants (63 per cent) in Scotland say they … Continue reading
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