Bank Holiday Britain

North Bridge, Edinburgh

“There is a feeling among criminals that nothing really happens if you steal from shops.”
source: The Association of Convenience Stores

Broughton Street, Edinburgh

“Most people want an idea of how much compensation they might receive … Click on the figure below and move your cursor over the body to see different types of injury.”
source: youclaim.co.uk

Butchers/hardware store, Roman Road, London

“MORE than a quarter of Westcountry schoolchildren think beef burgers come from pigs … Other bizarre responses include pupils believing rabbits, plastic or sheep were the main ingredient of crisps – and some think ice-cream is made with cheese, air, fish or potatoes.”
source: This is North Devon

photo by Sam Oakley

H&M, Princes Street, Edinburgh

“To make your business as profitable as possible, you’ll need to ensure your costs are as low as possible. Reducing your energy bill is a good place to start as a making few simple changes can cut your energy costs significantly.”
source: Energy Choices

a lamppost, Musselburgh

“The shortest day marks the point when the days start to get longer and the nights shorter, and has profound cultural meaning around the world and throughout history. The cultural significance varies, but generally refers to a time of rebirth and renewal and is celebrated with festivals and rituals.”
source: Shortest Day

Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh

“every company has problems with people who take time off work for no particular valid reason, although they’ll almost always come up with a legitimate ‘valid excuse’ (even if they’re lying).”
source: Safe Workers

Easter Road, Edinburgh

“Even Toy Breeds, such as Yorkshire Terriers, produce about 100g of faeces per day; compared to Giant Breeds, such as St Bernard, which can produce as much as 1kg per day.”
source: Keep Scotland Beautiful (PDF)

Victoria Wine, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh

“An average cash transaction costs retailers 2 pence; a debit card payment costs 8 pence, but they are charged a massive 35 pence when a customer uses a credit card … If charges for every payment method were as low as they are for cash, over £800 million in cost savings would be passed on to customers through lower shop prices.”
source: The British Retails Consortium

North High Street, Musselburgh

“Local newsagents across the UK are closing at a rate of more than one a day as they struggle to compete with the constantly rising numbers of supermarkets.”
source: The Wholesaler UK

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