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Edinburgh's reputation as a major centre of culture is well known. It is UNESCO's first City of Literature, home to the world's largest book festival and performing arts festival, with more listed buildings than anywhere in Britain. Left, statue of the poet Robert Fergusson – said to have been an important influence on Rabbie Burns - outside Canongate Kirk. (If he looks awfully young, it's because the poor thing died at just 24). Right, The People's Story Museum on Canongate. As a historical…

Este sera un blog sobre todo de patchwork, pero, tambien habrá un hueco para otro tipo de cosas, comentarios sobre libros, peliculas, recetas de cocina..... No se si los blog se pueden dedicar o no....., pero este, se lo quiero dedicar a mi madre, una fanatica y apasionada de las labores. Estoy convencida de que el patchwork,la habría apasionado, asi que para ella, ¡para mi madre!

It began with a "poetree" — an ornately-crafted paper sculpture left in the Scottish Poetry Library in Edinburgh. Next was a paper dragon. Who was leaving these cryptic messages around town?

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"Edinburgh isn't so much a city, more a way of life...I doubt I'll ever tire of exploring Edinburgh, on foot or in print." Ian Rankin

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Series of intricate paper artworks linked to Rebus author's work left around Edinburgh

Meeting Sir Mick

If I knew anything about antique fireplaces, I'm sure I could tell you something about those tiles - but I don't, so I can't.

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“It was a pleasure to play host to @Beathhigh, here to spk to a film crew about the paper sculptures. He brought his own”