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

416: Flat green   Monday 24 May 2010

Niddrie Bowling Club, Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh

Niddrie Bowling Club, Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh

“Sport has evolved. It is now much more professional and outdoor bowls needs to adapt to this change to take advantage of these opportunities.”
source: The Scottish Bowling Association

217: Back of the net   Friday 14 August 2009

Jock's Lodge, London Road, Edinburgh

Jock's Lodge, London Road, Edinburgh

“When a game becomes omnipresent, as football has, it is impossible to enjoy it fully.”
source: The Daily Telegraph

190: Old-skool entertainment   Wednesday 8 July 2009

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

“Nudge Nigel to take his go!”
source: UK Agriculture

122: The numbers add up   Friday 3 April 2009

BBC1

BBC1



“Total yearly sales of National Lottery products are greater than the combined annual sales of Coca Cola, Warburton Bread, Walkers Crisps, Hovis Bread, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Nescafé, Andrex, Lucozade, Kingsmill Bread and Robinson’s Soft Drinks combined”
source: Camelot - ‘About the National Lottery’

120: Game over   Wednesday 1 April 2009

Tytler Gardens, Edinburgh

Tytler Gardens, Edinburgh



“All children should aim to be active for at least one hour every day. Restrict screen time (computer and TV) to a maximum of two hours a day, and aim for less if possible, especially for young children.”
source: Directgov

116: A feast of football   Thursday 26 March 2009

The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League Championship Third Division Berwick Rangers vs Elgin City Shielfield Park, Berwick-upon-Tweed

The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League Championship Third Division
Berwick Rangers vs Elgin City
Shielfield Park, Berwick-upon-Tweed



“The teams served up a game in keeping with their positions as the two lowest-placed teams in Scotland.”
source: bbc.co.uk

096: Hardcore fuel for hardcore athletes   Thursday 26 February 2009

Blotto Studios, Barford Street, Birmingham

Blotto Studios, Barford Street, Birmingham



“Anabolic Optimal Dose is a potent, muscle mutating post-workout composite. It’s been methodically formulated to flood your muscles with anabolic compounds to force involuntary muscle growth, provoke uncontrollable strength and massive muscle replication.”
source: SNC Direct

photo by Colin Heggie