Tag Archives: Duddingston

Cycling up Arthur’s Seat in the snow (Rousse)

Cycling up Arthur’s Seat was fun until we hit the gully of snow – and a horde of raucous out-of-control snowboarders careering downhill into our path. The only safe way to reach the summit now was to carry our bikes … Continue reading →

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Escapees from the Gaelic choir discover a ‘horny’ Victorian (Rousse)

VJ and I made our escape from the Gaelic concert at Edinburgh airport and ran along the cycle path in the direction of Duddingston Loch. To make the race fairer, I agreed not to use my arms. This soon gave … Continue reading →

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JK Rowling’s cot death charity competition and the Scottish slave trade (Rousse)

I chased my north Northumbrian cousins through the corridors Scooby Doo style as a strategy to keep them entertained while were waiting for the main event. Then the word came that the real fun was about to start. We gathered … Continue reading →

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