East Lothian’s Evolutionary Links

Darwin Day is a global celebration of science and reason held on or around Feb. 12, the birthday anniversary of evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin. In 1826, the young Charles Darwin, squeamish at the sight of cadavers, abandoned medicine and spent much of his time on the shores of Newhaven and Leith collecting marine invertebrates for…

Read More

A Flowery Christmas

What exactly is “ethical consumerism”? At it’s simplest, it’s shopping with a conscience.  In reality it’s making purchases (or abstaining from making purchases) in accordance with your personal values – in other words, putting your money wear your mouth is. Think “F.L.O.W.E.R.Y” Fairtrade Since 2011, East Lothian has been a Fairtrade County.  Fairtrade products are…

Read More