Monthly Archives: August 2014
Are You Feeling the Cold?
Both of Alex Nye’s books for children will have you reaching for the snuggle blanket. Set on Sherriffmuir during the winter, Alex says, “Both CHILL and SHIVER were inspired by my time living in a remote cottage during a winter of … Continue reading
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Further Collaboration on Research at Edinburgh
Two leading institutions which have worked closely on attempts to produce Britain’s first panda cub have strengthened their relationship at a ceremony in Edinburgh. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and the University of Edinburgh signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding … Continue reading
Man on a Mission
Former Butcher, Ex-Royal Marine and Special Forces veteran, Nigel Thomas, is riding a 1940s single gear Butcher’s Bike from Land’s End to John ‘O Groats for charity and will be passing through the Lothians around now.
Window Images Enlighten Castle Mills
Edinburgh Printmakers has received a Heritage Lottery Enterprise Fund round 1 pass for an award of close to £5 million for the redevelopment of Castle Mill Works. The site is the former HQ of the North British Rubber Company in … Continue reading
Just the Ticket
Communities across East Lothian are set to benefit from a unique agreement between First ScotRail and East Lothian Council.Train operator ScotRail today (20 August) signed a concordat with East Lothian Council to work together to maintain and enhance rail services … Continue reading
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The Sign of the Black Dagger
Joan Lingard leapt into my field of vision with her  Kevin and Sadie series about life and love across the barricades in Northern Ireland. From that, you can tell that she has been writing award winning books for children for many … Continue reading
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