Monthly Archives: September 2012
An Exciting Atmosphere with Excellent Food!
Not many people would think of going to a casino to eat but the 110 restaurant, which lies within the Genting Club at Fountain Park in Edinburgh, fully justifies consideration. It has bright decor with comfortable, stylish booths at the … Continue reading
Congratulations to Newbattle
Newbattle Abbey Collegehas hosted an evening reception at the Scottish Parliament in celebration of its 75th Anniversary, with support from sponsor MSP, Jean Urquhart and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Mike Russell MSP. The event was held at Holyrood … Continue reading
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Balerno to Hillend – on foot.
Taking the bus for a walk – Pentland Hills, Balerno to Hillend (7 miles/11 km – 3.5-4 hours walking time)
Power to the People
In 2011, North Edinburgh Social History Group published ‘Never Give Up’, a vibrant history of social issues and campaigns in North Edinburgh over a period of 70 years. We reviewed it in Lothian Life  a review which excited considerable interest. … Continue reading
A Letter from Miss Nightingale
It would, arguably, be difficult to identify another native of Prestonpans in East Lothian who could claim a better national and international profile than Doctor Tom Alexander C.B., FRCS (Edin).
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3 New Titles for Tots
Picture Kelpies have added another three titles to their list of delightful tales for reading to small children and all celebrating or set in Scotland.
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