Monthly Archives: October 2012
Cockleroy and the Scottish Korean War Memorial
West Lothian is too often dismissed as shale bings and industrial waste but its rolling, verdant countryside offers wonderful walking opportunities, nowhere more so than in the Beecraigs Country Park and the surrounding parts of the Bathgate Hills.
Edinburgh Honours Chomet
The award-winning filmmaker Sylvain Chomet, who lovingly put Scotland and Edinburgh on screen in the animated hit The Illusionist after a five-year sojourn in the city, is set to receive an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh in November.
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Hitting the Trail with Merrell
Outdoor kit specialist Merrell has launched several new styles to its Mix Master footwear collection for autumn/winter 2012. The Mix Master collection is designed to be lightweight yet protective on varying terrains. Each product is built on a 4mm drop … Continue reading
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Autumn’s Glorious Colours Across Edinburgh
Although it’s always sad to see summer end (specially in a year which barely saw that season start!), autumn brings its own pleasures in the form of spectacular leaf colours.
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Bamboo for Dinner
A new bamboo plantation that explains the story of Edinburgh pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang’s favourite food has opened at Edinburgh Zoo. Next to the famous giant panda enclosure, a small working nursery is packed with 250 bamboo plants … Continue reading
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Welcome to Midlothian’s Paralympian Hero
Midlothian Council has officially met Paralympian Sean Fraser to congratulate him on his success at this year’s Paralympic Games in London. Swimmer Sean took three fifth places at the Games and also placed sixth in the 100m butterfly and seventh … Continue reading
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