Monthly Archives: May 2012
Move Over Twilight
It is almost impossible not to compare Daniela Sacerdoti’s Dreams trilogy with the hugely successful Twilight series. And great to wave the flag for Scottish writing. Daniela is flattered to be compared with Stephanie Meyer who, she says, “relates so … Continue reading
A Future at last for Mavisbank House?
Several years ago I wrote an article for Lothian Life which told of the splendour and downfall of Mavisbank House in Loanhead. At the time there was much discussion as to what would happen to the house, and how ways … Continue reading
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Good Things Come in Threes
Three new Scottish themed picture books have just been added to the Picture Kelpies catalogue which are sure to be loved by children, parents and grandparents.
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Livingstone’s Pathfinder
At the east end of Ormiston Main Street in East Lothian, stands the obelisk which is a lasting memorial to perhaps the village’s most famous son. The monument, of Peterhead granite, rises to a height of some twenty feet, bears … Continue reading