Blackford Hill

Blackford Hill

Chips and I were heading out this morning when Mr Thom, my neighbour, stopped me to express his empathy for Robert Lithgow’s predicament in Knitting Haggis. Seemingly he, too, has been chasing a package that hasn’t arrived. After scouring his recycling bin and under...
Walking improves creative thinking!

Walking improves creative thinking!

Every Sunday my friends and I try to go hillwalking – mostly in the Pentlands, overlooking Edinburgh. Over the years we’ve had many experiences and all weathers!   My weekly #Pentlands hike   Set off on Turnhouse, Carnethy, Scald Law, Keep on climbing...
Maggie’s Culture Crawl 2017

Maggie’s Culture Crawl 2017

On the 22nd September my friends and I took part in Maggie’s Culture Crawl 2017. What a fantastic way to enjoy Edinburgh’s secret venues by night and fundraise at the same time! Here are my top 5 moments:   1. Standing on the rooftop of Edinburgh College of Art...
My Seasonal Favourites in Edinburgh

My Seasonal Favourites in Edinburgh

Spring: Crossing Jawbone Walk on a spring morning when the cherry blossom blows like pink snow across the Meadows. If I’m ever driving through the Meadows there are about 5 or 6 sets of traffic lights to pass through – I always hope they turn to red so I get a...
Take The Sunny Tour

Take The Sunny Tour

Sunny has lived with Being Gil’s Sister for twenty-three years. Floundering in the shadow of her perfect brother she has modest ambitions: laughing, living, loafing and lusting. Her story takes us around some popular, less-well known and fictitious sites. How many of...