430: World Cup fever Friday 11 June 2010
The Water of Leith, Edinburgh
“55% of English adults will be watching the first England game, compared with 43% of Welsh and the 23% of Scots that plan to tune in. Of course, there is no guarantee that all will be cheering on the England team.”
source: Eat Out
429: Versatile veg Thursday 10 June 2010
Castle Terrace, Edinburgh
“So if like the Emperor Nero you want to improve your singing voice – eat leeks! If you want to see your future husband – sleep with a leek under your pillow! If you want to repel invading Saxons – wear a leek in your helmet!”
source: British Leeks
photo by Tony Black
425: Where’s your helmet? Friday 4 June 2010
York Place, Edinburgh
“the hard hat is loathed by many in the industry. Workers complain that they are uncomfortable, restrictive and – worst of all – make them look silly.”
source: building.co.uk
422: Hours of fun Tuesday 1 June 2010
off Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
“From July onwards, lots of the major toy retailers start announcing their predictions for what they believe will be the top toys for the Christmas ahead.”
source: Toy Shop UK
360: Lost your bottle? Friday 5 March 2010
Newhailles Road, Musselburgh
“Having to lug around equipment and prepare bottles of baby milk in a convenient and sterile manner is no easy job.”
source: Think Baby
340: Tubby tots Friday 5 February 2010
Kerr's Wynd, Musselburgh
“Parents are stuffing food into their children. The portion sizes are too large, they are insisting the children finish what’s on the plate and much of the food being eaten has high levels of fat, sugar and salt.”
source: Telegraph.co.uk
312: Wrap up Monday 28 December 2009
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh
“Scientists debunk the myth that you lose most heat through your head”
source: The Guardian
280: Keep ‘em peeled Wednesday 11 November 2009
The Royal Mile, Edinburgh
“Whatever you want from your potato - we’ve got it.”
source: The Potato Council
259: Finders keepers Tuesday 13 October 2009
North High Street, Musselburgh
“FOUND A CAT? - Here’s what to do… make up a paper collar with a note on saying: “If this is your cat please call this number…” … Place it round the cat’s neck and secure the two ends with a small piece of seloptape”
source: catchat.org
241: Sole survivor Thursday 17 September 2009
Bridge Street, Musselburgh
“Although it is certainly true that the Duke of Wellington was among the first to wear Wellington boots, it is more likely that the idea that he invented the boot was a clever marketing tool invented by the boot makers who were keen to cash in on the hero of the Battle of Waterloo (1815).”
source: ShoeGuide.org
