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About davidsberry

Local ex-councillor, tour guide and database designer. Keen on wildlife, history, boats and music. Retired in 2017.

Breath of Fresh AIr

Posted on May 24, 2011 by davidsberry

Yesterday was a day when a lot of cobwebs were blown away. As compared to Braco or Inverness, East Lothian was pretty fortunate with few trees or power lines down and no main roads blocked. Elsewhere, most ferries and trains … Continue reading →

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Whistlestop Tour

Posted on May 23, 2011 by davidsberry
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Sneak into Summer

Posted on May 21, 2011 by davidsberry

I know it’s not officially summer until June 21st but I’ve never been one to follow the book if it made little sense. The glorious weather—and especially the endless light—of late May and early June deserves to be considered summer … Continue reading →

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Busted!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by davidsberry

Now that the election’s over, there’s little need to alert the Red-Tops but this evening one of my little secrets was blown wide open on BBC4. Alice Roberts (of Coast fame) had a new programme on Wild Swimming in which … Continue reading →

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Brothers in Spirit, Not Deeds

Posted on May 17, 2011 by davidsberry

Despite my mother’s best royalist efforts, I have long been a Republican—a state of affairs reinforced by 15 years among our American cousins who have built a pretty impressive country on the proposition that anyone can be anything they choose. … Continue reading →

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Raising the Game

Posted on May 16, 2011 by davidsberry

Over to the closest yellow splodge of the new map for the pleasant task of convening the AGM of the Midlothian Council SNP Group (currently in opposition) and re-elect office bearers to replace Colin Beattie who turned a Labour ‘stronghold’ … Continue reading →

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Part of the Team

Posted on May 15, 2011 by davidsberry

With the first weekend since the election divided between various celebrations and a sleep recovery programme, I have now had a week to take stock and the bouyant mood it has put me in surprises me some, especially as I … Continue reading →

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Letter of Thanks

Posted on May 13, 2011 by davidsberry

The following letter of thanks to the voters of East Lothian was published in the local papers today. I would also add thanks to all those who read this blog during the campaign and hope you found the content relevant … Continue reading →

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Medieval Management

Posted on May 12, 2011 by davidsberry

Among the laudable intentions of the newly minted SNP Government is to tackle an institution that controls over half of Scotland—the Crown Estate. The half that they control is one that people have paid little attention to until recently: the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating History

Posted on May 10, 2011 by davidsberry

On the evening of Friday May 6th, once the magnitude of the election results started to sink in, an SNP celebration event at Edinburgh’s Jam House was just the job to mingle with MSPs and activists and share the elation … Continue reading →

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