Monthly Archives: November 2013
Artist Inspired by the Countryside
Sally Fisher is, like so many artists, from a creative family. Her mother makes clothes and quilts. Also, like a number of artists, Â she did not choose art as her first career. ‘I didn’t go to art college but I’ve … Continue reading
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Autumn Colours in the Pentland Woods
Sunday was an exceptionally clear, bright autumn day and the Pentland Hills beckoned. We packed a picnic and took off to catch a bus on Princes Street with plans to enjoy a bracing walk along the hill tops. However, it … Continue reading
The Mile
This is a book about an Edinburgh pub crawl the week before 2014’s referendum on Scottish independence. Three friends are having a reunion: a nationalist, a unionist and one on the verge of leaving Britain.
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Sir Alex says, Early Detection can Lead to ‘Extra Time’
A campaign starring football legend Sir Alex Ferguson has been launched to help increase the early detection of lung cancer in the Lothian area.
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Cryptomeria – for autumn colour in the middle of winter!
At this time of year the rich autumn colours are spectacular, if short-lived. When thinking of plants which exhibit great autumn colour, one automatically thinks of deciduous trees and shrubs which turn lovely shades of gold, copper and scarlet in … Continue reading
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Nutritious and Comforting – Seasonal Leeks
Batten down the hatches and beat the winter blues with delicious new recipes developed for the Leek Grower’s Association by UK chef and food consultant Rob Rees MBE.
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