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4 About the City - our good news round-up 8 Lothian’s lost histor y – neglected, forgotten, fascinating 13 The city celebrates the Coronation 16 The West End from above – comparing aerial photos, taken 63 year s apar t. 22 West Lothian’s finest view – from Newton Viewpoint 26 Beautiful Braid Hills – a perfect tranquil retreat with great views 30 Edinburgh Renaissance Band – 50 year s of Fringe performances 32 Our summer Festivals – a whistle- stop round-up! 35 Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience, arrives this autumn 45 Trams to Newhaven – extension now up and running 48 Doug Corrance’s Edinburgh – his inimitable snapshot of the city
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6 Order of Malta 20th Annual Ball at Sheraton Grand 12 Oyster Club’s Coronation celebrations at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian 18 Friends of the City Ar t Centre and Museums Edinburgh celebrates 50th 20 Botanics hosts its Annual Summer Par ty 24 The Merchant Company holds its inaugural Spring Ball at Prestonfield House 36 Meadows Croquet Club hosts Open Day
What’s On
46 10 fun and interesting things to do, outwith the summer festivals
Food and drink 40 Memorable lunch at Kuzina in Howe Street 41 PoB Hotels launches curated breaks, Seedlip alcohol free cocktails, Secret Garden’s Pear & Lime Gin, and PYO strawberries at Craigies
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Beautiful Braid Hills
Lothians’ lost history Mavisbank House at Loanhead
X-Craft subs in Aberlady Bay Inchkeith & Cramond Islands
West End from above 1930 and 1993 aerial photos
West Lothian’s finest view Trams to Newhaven
Edinburgh Renaissance Band
50 years at the Fringe
Summer Festivals highlights
Good News round-up
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