This sculpture of the famous English author was the work of Carol van den Boom-Cairns. It was unveiled in September 1990 to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of her birth in the area […]
A natural spring was discovered near Dean Village on the Water of Leith in 1760. It became a popular attraction as the waters were believed to cure a multitude […]
Hex colour ref: #b4674d A colourful note: brown, sometimes known as Van Dyke brown, was one of the original Crayola colours back in 1903, but became a lighter, warmer shade in […]
In Havana, there are plenty of taxis available to both locals and tourists. They range from classic American cars, through ladas to rickshaws. The most unusual is the yellow globe-shaped […]
Elytra Filament Pavilion formed part of the 2016 V&A Engineering Season. This overhead structure was inspired by the shells of flying beetles known as elytra. The result was an undulating expanse of […]
One of my personal treats on every visit to Edinburgh is a walk along the Water of Leith, between Stockbridge and Roseburn. The red sandstone of Well Court is one […]