Monthly Archives: November 2012
Young Writers win awards at Linlithgow Book Festival
Last week, at the Linlithgow Book Festival, the prizes for the 2012-2013 Young Writers Competition were presented by Scots Makar, Liz Lochead.Â
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Ancient sycamore returned to Newbattle Abbey College grounds
Newbattle Abbey College is re-planting the saplings of an ancient tree that stood in the College grounds for nearly 450 years. The baby trees have been rescued from the original that fell in strong winds six years ago.
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Peter Wright’s Walking with Wildness: review
Linlithgow-based Peter Wright has launched his new book, Walking with Wildness (Luath, RPP £7.99), a guide to walking the Scottish watershed.Â
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Do You Live in a ‘Hot’ Postcode?
Lothian and Borders’ ‘hottest’ postcodes – those with the highest number of house fires – have just been revealed as part of a national campaign to encourage people to have working smoke alarms in the home.
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Lothian’s Four Award Winning Healthcare Heroes
Four top health professionals from across Lothian have taken home a national accolade at the Scottish Health Awards 2012 for their invaluable contribution to Scottish healthcare.
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Alexander McCall Smith: Trains and Lovers
Alexander McCall Smith, famous for Mma Ramotswe, 44 Scotland Street and Isabel Dalhousie, introduced his new novel, Trains and Lovers (Polygon, RPP £9.99) at the Linlithgow Book Festival. There is an enormously warm and engaging aspect to Sandy McCall Smith … Continue reading
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