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A few words on spring

The weather in Edinburgh has been stunning for the last few days – strong sunshine and unexpectedly warm temperatures.  That combined with the Easter weekend has been enough to signal the arrival of spring.  The burst of human activity -  … Continue reading

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How to step off your map: a view from Edinburgh’s Old Town

Walking around the Old Town of Edinburgh is a powerful reminder of the limitations of maps. There’s no way that any map can do justice to the criss-crossing streets, the rabbit’s warren of narrow closes, the dizzying effect as you … Continue reading

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