Bags for Warmth
If you are looking for a warm pair of trousers this winter, you could do a lot worse than try a pair of Rohan winter bags. Cosy and comforting, practical and perfect for walking in chilly weather, they are well worth their £69 price tag.
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Keep on Walking
I have recently discovered the delights of walking the hills while taking in delightful views and pausing to eat, drink and do the crossword. This is a big change from my previous habit of running and orienteering – highly commendable in themselves – but I have decided to grow old gracefully. Having suffered interminably from blisters, a good pair of walking boots or shoes seemed worth investigating.
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Edinburgh and the Lothians in the 1950s – Book Giveaway
There have been several books of (insert your local village name) in old picture postcards, which have proved popular with both those who recall events first hand and those intrigued by the past. This is a somewhat grander version, A4 in size and with high quality pictures, thanks to the Scotsman Publications. Lothian Life has 3 copies, worth £12.99 to send to the first 3 people who can tell us in which year the Queen Elizabeth II was crowned. Answers here and don’t forget to include your address so that we can post it to you!
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Summer Time and the Midges are Biting
Midges are the bane of the Scottish Countryside – probably the second greatest deterrent for tourists after the weather. But most tourists come prepared for the weather, while few realise what a pest these little nippers can be.
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