Monthly Archives: April 2015
A Walk in Bonaly Country Park
Walking the Pentland Hills is a delightful outing throughout the year.  If you think it’s always about hiking boots, a compass and several miles of terrain, then think again.  Elspeth Anderson takes a poetic – if damp – Sunday afternoon stroll in … Continue reading
World Heritage Day
World Heritage Day is celebrated around the globe, raising awareness of the diversity of cultural heritage and the 1007 places listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. World Heritage Sites are cultural and/or natural sites (places or buildings) considered to … Continue reading
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Lothian Animal Life
After previously looking at local plant life, Anthony Poulton-Smith examines the etymology of fauna in the Lothian region: The best-known and most easily recognised animal is the fox. Minor changes in pronunciation can be traced back through time in Saxon … Continue reading
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Serenity at The Open Eye
Unless there is a solo exhibition at any gallery, regular readers will know I usually cover most of the work on show. However, the current exhibition at Edinburgh’s Open Eye Gallery compels me to concentrate on the moving and beautiful story told … Continue reading
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Good Kill – Film Review
Simon Walton sees the latest from Ethan Hawke coming – which is a privilege not extended to most of the supporting cast. Moody but immaculately dressed. Disciplined and in control. A man with a purpose. Fans of Ethan Hawke will … Continue reading
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A Rose By Any Other Name
Anthony Poulton-Smith considers Lothian Floral Etymologies… Ever since the ice sheets receded at the end of the last ice age our islands have been home to a rich variety of flora. Whenever we travel through the countryside, walk in the … Continue reading
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