Bison: Do They Twist And Pull, Or Do They Nibble?

Bison (or buffalo as they are known in the United States) are of course an iconic animal of the American plains. They are now reduced from the huge numbers there were before the opening up of the West. Ah, the West and Westerns. I’ve always been a fan of Westerns – even trashy TV Westerns … Read more

Top Facts About The National Museum Of Scotland

This is a view of the main gallery of the National Museum Of Scotland in Edinburgh. As you can see, the building is very light and airy. In fact, it is so light and airy that it limits what can be put on display. That’s because when it was designed in 1861, no one knew … Read more

Edinburgh Fringe Festival: The Ants

She’s a cast member from The Ants – a production by the American High School Theatre Festival – being performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. As it says on their website, in 1994 the American High School Theatre Festival (of Charlottesville, VA, Edinburgh Scotland, and London England): … was developed with the help of high … Read more