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The Living Thames

Whenever I have a spare moment in London, I gravitate towards the Thames.  I love the views and I love the way the hustle and bustle of the city continues […]

On Track at Last

The long, long awaited trams in Edinburgh are almost here.  They are running empty at the moment in a testing phase, but will open to the public on 31 May […]

Heron on the Water of Leith

The grey heron is relatively common in the UK: you’ll find the around any area of water, even garden ponds, as they feed largely on fish.  But they also eat small birds […]

Ready to Roll

Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays  all over the internet bloggers  post a photo with no words to explain it.

R is for… Rubber Stamps

For those with an artistic bent, and particularly for fans of scrapbooking, here’s my latest craft shop find in the heart of London, just a few steps from the British Museum. […]

Friends of Roseburn

It’s hard to walk past this joyous mural in Roseburn Park, Edinburgh.  It’s just a small park, used largely by locals, but also by those walking the Water of Leith and has […]