Dean Village, Edinburgh
Just a few minutes walk from the busy centre of Edinburgh and you find yourself in the calm, peaceful riverside area known as Dean Village. It’s like stepping into a different world, and yet you…
Sunshine On Leith
Everybody knows the Proclaimers song – Sunshine on Leith. Leith is Edinburgh’s port, situated where the Water of Leith, a river that runs through Edinburgh, flows into the Forth Estuary. Leith has a character all…
Around Edinburgh – Cramond
Cramond lies on the shores of the River Forth at the western extremes of Edinburgh. It is a popular area for walking, with a beach, walks alongside the River Almond, and if the tide is…
Knee Pain While Walking Downhill
I only started climbing hills at the age of 61, when I sold my business and retired. Having spent years working 7 days a week in my warehouse, I was not exactly at the peak…