Nestled to the side of Lauriston Castle grounds, The Edinburgh – Kyoto Friendship Garden is a little known hidden gem of the city. The gardens were designed by Takashi Sawano and opened in August 2002, making it one of the largest Japanese gardens in the UK I absolutely love visiting these [...]
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22/09/2009
INFO – Doors Open Day This Weekend
The Cockburn Association run the annual Doors Open Day in Edinburgh and this year, doors to buildings which are normally closed to the public, or charge fee are free on September 26th and 27th. Full brochure is HERE Hard copies are available in all the cities’ libraries. Plan your weekend carefully as some are only open on the Saturday or [...]
05/08/2009
REVIEW – Wander Around Town
Today I had a quick wander around town to pick up my tickets from various venues (first show Kevin Bridges tonight). Not everywhere is open yet, Udderbelly not open, Assembly Bar at the Mound not open yet, a lot of work to be done before tomorrow. Graeme Pearson of www.oortours.com who is doing a show every [...]
04/08/2009
INFO – North Berwick Highland Games on This Saturday – 8th August
Fancy something different this weekend ? Then head down to the North Berwick Highland Games - official website is HERE Information on how to get there by car, train and bus is HERE. I will be travelling there by train, it’s the easiest way considering how busy the roads may be. They are every half hour [...]
03/07/2009
Reason #937 – Why I Love Edinburgh !
Yesterday the sun was shining, in fact Edinburgh was melting ! Walking home last night, I took a detour via Castle Terrace around 9pm to find the Castle basking in the evening sun. Just another reason why I Love Edinburgh !!!
29/06/2009
Sunday 5th July – Stockbridge Is The Place To Be
Need something to do this Sunday ?? Well, Stockbridge is the place to be as the weekly Stockbridge Market is on at Portgower Place from 10am till 3pm which ties in nicely with the annual Stockbridge Duck Race kicking off at 3pm from the Deanhaugh Bridge. The Sunday Market is new and has high aims [...]
