Monthly Archives: October 2016

The Suppliant Women – Review

Fifty daughters of Danaus seek refuge in Greece fleeing from forced marriage in Egypt. Fifty local Scottish women are recruited to tell their tale through chant and dance in David Greig’s updating of the play by Aeschylus. Thus spanning over … Continue reading →

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Trailblazing Edinburgh

How Edinburgh Set the World Ablaze On a recent trip to Edinburgh, I made a visit to the Edinburgh Museum of Fire, which is housed in the former headquarters station located in Lauriston Place and dates back to 1900.

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Women Run Strong

Calling all women runners During long runs, when fatigue is setting in and energy levels are sinking fast, I often fantasise about a steady supply of sugar to fuel me on the way, some friendly encouragement to keep going and … Continue reading →

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