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Close and Beyond

This gorgeous little close in Edinburgh, a very short stroll from the Castle, provides both views and culture.  Beneath the sign, sits the Writer’s Museum, full of facts about Robert Burns, […]

Curvy Architecture

The Francis Crick Institute will be moving into its new laboratory building pretty soon.  Right next to St Pancras International station, there is an almost complete, striking building full of […]

Who Loves Razzle Dazzle Rose?

  Hex colour reference:  #ff48d0 A colourful note:  razzle dazzle rose crayons appeared as a new entry in the Crayola Fluorescent Selection in 1990.  In actual fact, it was not a […]

Golden Hour in Portobello

  Hex colour reference: #d68a59 A colourful note:  sienna is an earth pigment containing iron oxide and magnesium oxide, which provide shades of orange and red.  In its natural state it […]

Please Don’t Feed Me!

I love the involvement of local school children in the design of these new signs.   Copyright Debbie Smyth, 20 March 2016     Linked to Odd Ball Challenge and Wild Bird Wednesday

Catalan Design, Scottish Parties

As you stroll down the Royal Mile, from the iconic Castle to the equally famous Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh’s Old Town displays its glory to you.  Close to the bottom, you’ll be surprised […]