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• Things That Go Bang in the Night: Behind the Scenes at The Virgin Money Firework...

  

  For as long as I can remember I’ve always enjoyed the fireworks at the end of the Edinburgh International Festival. For those of you who have never seen this... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2011 TRAVEL

• West Sands

  

  A couple of weeks ago I was in St Andrews and I went to the beach with my camera one night. I took a whole selection of photos, but these are the two I thought... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2011 TRAVEL

• Gun Running, Bagpipes and Belgians on Bicycles: The Royal Edinburgh Military...

  

  The show gets underway as the sun goes down over the ramparts and the sound of the massed pipes and drums fills the air. Then there’s an almighty roar as a... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2011 TRAVEL

• ‘From Source to City’: The Edinburgh Farmers’ Market

  

  I seem to have a problem with farmers’ markets; I never really get round to going. First there was St Andrews (see here for further details), and now Edinburgh. Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• A Random Evening Out at the Fringe

  

  As I live in Edinburgh I have the annual dilemma: the throngs of ‘artsy’ tourists are quite annoying, but at the same time I want to experience some of the... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2011 TRAVEL

• The Big 100

  

  I have no idea how this has happened, but this post is my 100th!I feel this is some sort of milestone and should somehow be represented, but having thought abou... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2011 TRAVEL

• Photos in the Garden

  

  Whilst not doing a lot the other day I took my camera out to the back garden and played around for a bit. There’s very little to it apart from that.The... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• G in the Park: Gin Adventures at The Edinburgh Foodies Festival

  

  “There’s a food festival in Holyrood Park this weekend, do you fancy going?” Silly question? Most probably. Good idea? Most definitely! Despite the Foodies... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• And So the Adventure Begins!

  

  A while ago there was much talk here about Summer Berry Gin, Chocolate-Orange-Cello and lots of other home-flavoured alcohols (see also Mel’s Blueberry gin).... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2011 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Who Said Gin Can’t Go in Cheesecake?

  

  The other day we were talking at work about food (as I seem to spend much of my life doing) and I, for reasons unbeknown to myself, offered to bring something i... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Sitting in the Sun with a Pint: The Central

  

  The eagle eyed amongst you might notice that this isn’t strictly an original post. I originally wrote it for the Visit St Andrews blog (which can be viewed here... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2011 TRAVEL

• The Station Platform

  

  And so it is finally happening. I am on the platform at Leuchars (or ‘Leuchars for St Andrews’ as the sign describes it) waiting for the train that will... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2011 TRAVEL

• On Friday (29th July) Edinburgh Reopened One of Its Best ...

  

  On Friday (29th July) Edinburgh reopened one of its best attractions. After three years and £47 million of redevelopments the National Museum of Scotland is... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2011 TRAVEL

• Too Funny Not To Share

  

  In a slight departure from usual I thought I’d actually put something funny up here. I can’t say that I’m particularly known for my joke telling abilities,... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• For the Ongoing Love of Sunsets

  

  , here is tonight’s. Taken from the rock jutting out over the University swimming pool at Castle Sands, looking west towards the castle. This is possibly my... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2011 TRAVEL

• Home Town Tourist

  

  One of my favorite things in the world is walking up the ramp at Waverley Station (Fun Fact: Waverley boasts a ground area of 101,000 square metres, making it... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2011 TRAVEL

• A Quick Trip to the Park and a Scratch Behind the Ears?

  

  I am currently a member of the great ranks of graduates who are scouring the globe for someone who wants (or can be persuaded) to employ them. However, I don’t... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2011 TRAVEL

• Photos from the Garden Path

  

  I noticed this as I was walking up my front path the other evening. The rose bush and the sun In the flower pot by the front door Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 TRAVEL

• Castles, Gardens, Gin and Cream Shorts

  

  Saturday was sunny. Very sunny. Thus it was the perfect day to chill out in the sun and ignore everything else that needed doing. Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2011 TRAVEL

• Road Trip!

  

  Before you get too excited I have to admit I might have been a bit over enthusiastic with the title. I went on a trip, in the car, which was on the road – so... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 TRAVEL