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Bridges of Scotland

Bridges of Scotland On the 30th of August, it will be 6 years since the Queensferry Crossing opened. If you have ever travelled to Fife and beyond by car then you will have crossed it! This lifeline artery was built as a replacement for the old Forth Road Bridge which was beginning to suffer from […]

National Bakewell Day

National Bakewell Tart Day The flaky, buttery pastry, a good amount of jam and sweet frangipane and the little cherry on top literally is the cherry on top. It’s the Bakewell tart, a legend among baked goods, a classic in baking. National Bakewell tart day is a new celebration, only starting in 2020. Grab a […]

Barbie: From Iconic Fashionista to Cultural Phenomenon

Barbie: From Iconic Fashionista to Cultural Phenomenon Exploring the Fascinating History of the Doll No one can be unaware of the new Barbie movie that was recently released and the new conversations it is bringing up. So why not read a bit about her history and Barbie’s place in the cultural Zeitgeist. Barbie and her […]

Love Parks Week

Love Parks Week In Edinburgh our urban parks offer green space to residents who don’t have access to a garden. They offer opportunities to get out and about in the fresh air, take some exercise, walk your dog, take part in sports and let the children run about and let off steam! What is Love […]

July is Plastic Free Month

July is Plastic Free Month Plastics what’s the big deal? 50% of plastics in the world are made up of lightweight single-use products and packaging materials. The disposal process of these synthetic non-biodegradable plastics has become a problem for the environment, animals, and people. In 2018 it was estimated between 4.8 million and 12.7 million […]

International Moon Day

International Moon Day It was way back in the 5th century B.C. that Greek astronomer Anaxagoras correctly surmised that the moon was not a god, but a big rock with mountains on its surface. The sun, too, was a burning rock that “puts brightness into the moon”. These beliefs got him arrested and exiled, but […]

Mandela Day

Mandela Day July 18th 1918: Madiba the beginning “After climbing a great hill, one only finds that  there are many more hills to climb.”― Nelson Mandela It was in the midst of South Africa’s apartheid regime that Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, was born to the Chief of the Madiba Clan, Henry Mandela. After the passing of his […]

Out and about in Scotland

Out and about in Scotland Are you staying in Scotland for the summer? Are you thinking about getting out and about in the spectacular countryside? You can have a great time and make some fantastic memories walking, camping, doing water sports, mountain biking or just touring around, and so it’s worthwhile being well prepared for […]

Music Festivals

Music Festivals Summer has a vast number of connotations and associations.  One that has always stuck with me is music festivals. Glastonbury, Download or Reading and Leeds to name a few. The weather is usually nicer, concerts can be held outside so make a weekend out of it. Let’s get into the spirit History of […]

World Chocolate Day

World Chocolate Day: Friday 7th of July 2023 Take a moment to indulge in World Chocolate Day!   Did you know that approximately 1 billion people from around the world eat chocolates every day?   This just shows that many of us cannot resist the temptation of chocolaty treats. Indeed chocolate is also the food of love! […]

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