Monthly Archives: January 2013
It’s Free, It’s Friendly, It’s Freegle!
There’s no need to throw away unwanted Christmas presents or household clutter. It’s easy to give away goods to local people who can make use of them. Freegle allows members to post pictures and descriptions of anything (legal) they want … Continue reading
What Do You Think You Know About Valentine’s Day?
As we approach the 14th February and St Valentine’s Day we ask, who was Saint Valentine, why do lovers commemorate him and will you spend money or time this year on your loved one?
100 Sketches in 100 Days!
Want to help support the Scottish Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals? They rely only on our public donations! Want to own an ORIGINAL, one-off animal sketch at a very affordable price? Why not join the 100 Sketches … Continue reading
A Lesson on Risotto from David Bann
You want to chat, you want to eat, you want fairly central Edinburgh. Where would you go? Throw in that one of you is veggie but doesn’t mind pizza or macaroni cheese if it helps. You end up at David … Continue reading
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Tagged David Banns, vegetarian restaurants in Edinburgh, vegetarian risotto
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A walk for all seasons through Roslin Glen
Seven miles outside Edinburgh, the Midlothian village of Roslin offers a range of attractions, both natural and cultural. The 15th century Rosslyn Chapel is the best known of these, of course, with its outstanding, ornate stone carvings and Hollywood connection. … Continue reading
Posted in Walks and Rides In Edinburgh and The Lothians
Tagged Hawthornden, Roslin Glen, Rosslyn
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A Victorian Vision – the Almond Valley Viaduct
Star of paintings, countless photographs, West Lothian Council’s logo and a striking feature in the landscape for 170 years, Almond Valley Viaduct strides purposefully and majestically across the river valley and flood plain.