Monthly Archives: February 2013
The Uncomfortable Truth Behind Eco-gadgets
I should start this article with a quick confession – I’m a geek and a recovering gadget-aholic. I’m instantly drawn to anything that promises to make my life easier, and even more so if it’s a bit clever and eco-friendly, … Continue reading
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Dalkeith’s Tolbooth Reopens
One of Dalkeith’s oldest buildings, the 17th Century Tolbooth, has been re-opened by the Duke of Buccleuch, following the completion of a £220,000 six month repair and restoration project.
Leucothoe
In this issue, I’ve chosen to highlight the Leucothoe family of shrubs. They are natives of North America and Japan and have adapted easily to conditions in this part of the British Isles. Adaptable in both sun and shade, they … Continue reading
Here’s a Whisky to Watch
Usually whisky connoisseurs are a bit sniffy about grain whiskies so when I invited a couple of the lads to a blind tasting they were a bit taken aback when I confessed that they were being offered a North British … Continue reading
Posted in Whisky
Tagged laughing pig label, North British 21 year old, Robbie Douglas
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The Treasure that is Traprain Law
Traprain Law, some five miles east of Haddington and less than two miles south-west of East Linton is, to most of us passing on the nearby A1, just another hill towering over the flat landscapes of East Lothian: but nothing … Continue reading
Something Special on the Edinburgh Eating Experience
Having poached chef David Scott from nearby Howie’s, and given him a brand new kitchen complete with Josper oven, Blackwood’s owner Mr Manvinder Puri promised something very special when he invited members of the press to Nira Caledonia in Gloucester Place … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants
Tagged Blackwood's restaurant, Josper oven, Nira Caledonia Edinburgh
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