Tag Archives: Sighthill

An audience with James Herriot (Rousse)

When I heard the exciting news that the guest speaker was James Herriot (or, more precisely, James Alfred Wight) I altered my plans so that I could stay a bit longer at Sighthill and meet the famous veterinary surgeon turned … Continue reading

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Madonna advises against A list celebrity friendships (Rousse)

The Indian manager of the charity shop had fallen in love with me. He begged for a date, offering to pay for both the coffee and my time with him in the cafe at the rate of £5 an hour. … Continue reading

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From Merchiston to Sighthill with a fountain pen (Rousse)

I decided to sign all the paving stones between Merchiston and Sighthill with my best fountain pen. It was quite along way and I didn’t finish the job, but now at least 30% of the slabs were marked up. To … Continue reading

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