Monthly Archives: Dec 2022

“You wouldn’t recognise Duke Street now,” my sister says, “it’s all bric-a-brac stores.” Lizzie is the only one of the litter who has remained close to our roots. Today, she lives just across from my primary school at the top of Armadale Street. Her daily shopping trips take her along the Parade, though she clearlyContinue reading “The Distance of the Years”

I’m fumbling to find my yellow health insurance card. All Danish citizens and residents have one. It doubles as a kind of multi-purpose ID. You need it at the dentist or doctor, but this little credit-card sized bit of plastic also lets you into the library. As it happens, there’s no need for its magneticContinue reading “Letter from Denmark: Libraries, Liars, and Lucia”

The first snow of winter arrived in east Denmark the other day. There’s now a mad rush for winter tyres. Most Danes have these extra wheels stored somewhere. Mine are with Jonas, my local dealer, who took about 15 minutes to make the switch early this morning. So, I’m on an errand in Helsingør, onContinue reading “Cafe Karisma: Through the Stones”

Discussion about Scotland’s territorial integrity and the plunder of the nation’s resources by the British state (London). The discussion is hosted by Iain Lawson, chair of the Scottish National Congress Steering Group – guests include Dr Alf Baird, Phil Boswell, and Sara Salyers.