430: World Cup fever   Friday 11 June 2010

The Water of Leith, Edinburgh

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

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

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

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

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360: Lost your bottle?   Friday 5 March 2010

Newhailes Road, Musselburgh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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