Lanterns and Flowers

The much-travelled, well-versed Scottish poet, Norman Bissett, could most assuredly claim that the world is his oyster but then, extending this analogy even further, there are many ‘pearls’ to be discovered in his most recent collection, Lanterns and Flowers.

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The Cruise Connection

Haddington author Peter Kerr’s latest offering is another adventure from that rebellious cop Bob Burns. He and forensic scientist Julie Bryson are now very much an item and when they are sent undercover to investigate a man-overboard crime on board a cruise ship, the dour policeman must be the only one to resent such a posting.
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Edinburgh – 40 Town and Country Walks

This pocket sized book by Kerry Nelson does just what it says on the packet. It creates 40 walking routes in and around the Capital. The walks are divided into four geographical areas, Old and New Town, South Edinburgh and the Pentlands, East Edinburgh and the Coast and North and West Edinburgh and Beyond (i.e. West Lothian!)

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The Locals’ Guide to Edinburgh

The Locals’ Guide to Edinburgh by Word of Mouth Travels - review

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