Heather Clark
@heatherjc.bsky.social
Concerned and curious citizen of Edinburgh. Teacher of English to Speakers of other languages.
Any ideas on what to do with very old bottles of beer, apart from the bleeding obvious? Auction house said they weren't worth trying to sell.
November 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Any ideas on what to do with very old bottles of beer, apart from the bleeding obvious? Auction house said they weren't worth trying to sell.
I nearly broke my ankle just looking at these.
Size 7, British Heart Foundation, on Lothian Road if any of you are braver.
Size 7, British Heart Foundation, on Lothian Road if any of you are braver.
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I nearly broke my ankle just looking at these.
Size 7, British Heart Foundation, on Lothian Road if any of you are braver.
Size 7, British Heart Foundation, on Lothian Road if any of you are braver.
November 7, 2025 at 8:19 AM
"In the 12 months to March 2024, 87 prisoners were released in error."
In fact several hundred were released during the Tories time in power from 2010- 2024. Maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention, but I don't recall hearing much about each individual involved.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
In fact several hundred were released during the Tories time in power from 2010- 2024. Maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention, but I don't recall hearing much about each individual involved.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
November 6, 2025 at 6:48 AM
"In the 12 months to March 2024, 87 prisoners were released in error."
In fact several hundred were released during the Tories time in power from 2010- 2024. Maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention, but I don't recall hearing much about each individual involved.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
In fact several hundred were released during the Tories time in power from 2010- 2024. Maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention, but I don't recall hearing much about each individual involved.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
If you can ignore all the Christmas setting-up, PSG is a sight to behold at this time of year! #edinburgh
November 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
If you can ignore all the Christmas setting-up, PSG is a sight to behold at this time of year! #edinburgh
I asked my class of ESOL learners about digital ID cards. We had a vote on whether it was a good thing or a bad thing. It was unanimously positive. Most were shocked that there's no obligation to have a passport or any other form of photo ID here.
November 3, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I asked my class of ESOL learners about digital ID cards. We had a vote on whether it was a good thing or a bad thing. It was unanimously positive. Most were shocked that there's no obligation to have a passport or any other form of photo ID here.
Edinburgh brushed with gold.
October 27, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Edinburgh brushed with gold.
Found this at dad's - an old Sunfresh Orange Drink booklet about their sales promotion from the 50s. Great photos of old production lines. Guessing it's American.
Are there any local archives that take this kind of document?
Are there any local archives that take this kind of document?
October 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Found this at dad's - an old Sunfresh Orange Drink booklet about their sales promotion from the 50s. Great photos of old production lines. Guessing it's American.
Are there any local archives that take this kind of document?
Are there any local archives that take this kind of document?
Too early for mincemeat pies, but not soon enough for Edinburgh's Christmas.
October 25, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Too early for mincemeat pies, but not soon enough for Edinburgh's Christmas.
Got a text from my GP yesterday about the impact of weight loss injections on HRT and contraception and recommending a check up. Curious whether anyone else's GP has sent anything similar.
October 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Got a text from my GP yesterday about the impact of weight loss injections on HRT and contraception and recommending a check up. Curious whether anyone else's GP has sent anything similar.
Partick gable ends- Lobey Dosser and Merlin.
October 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Partick gable ends- Lobey Dosser and Merlin.
From the Polwarth Medical Practice website. The decision was made by NHS Lothian management. I imagine they might have the facts.
polwarthmedicalpractice.co.uk
polwarthmedicalpractice.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 4:26 AM
From the Polwarth Medical Practice website. The decision was made by NHS Lothian management. I imagine they might have the facts.
polwarthmedicalpractice.co.uk
polwarthmedicalpractice.co.uk
I'm clearing out my late dad's house and came across my grandma's ID card from 1943.
Curious as to why £1000 is written across the front.
Did she try to bribe an official at some point? 🤔
Curious as to why £1000 is written across the front.
Did she try to bribe an official at some point? 🤔
October 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM
I'm clearing out my late dad's house and came across my grandma's ID card from 1943.
Curious as to why £1000 is written across the front.
Did she try to bribe an official at some point? 🤔
Curious as to why £1000 is written across the front.
Did she try to bribe an official at some point? 🤔
There was all that fanfare around the scrapping of peak fares on ScotRail trains in Scotland, but they still exist if you want to use a Railcard.
October 13, 2025 at 4:52 AM
There was all that fanfare around the scrapping of peak fares on ScotRail trains in Scotland, but they still exist if you want to use a Railcard.
An atmospheric walk back this evening.
October 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
An atmospheric walk back this evening.
Here's an FOI on spending on the Digital Identity Service revealing the £45m cost of something the FM says "is an attack on our liberty and privacy".
Go figure.
www.gov.scot/publications...
Go figure.
www.gov.scot/publications...
October 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Here's an FOI on spending on the Digital Identity Service revealing the £45m cost of something the FM says "is an attack on our liberty and privacy".
Go figure.
www.gov.scot/publications...
Go figure.
www.gov.scot/publications...
Apart from the name, it sounds very similar to the Labour plan.
Wonder how those who have been working on the project here feel.
www.scottlogic.com/our-work/sco...
Wonder how those who have been working on the project here feel.
www.scottlogic.com/our-work/sco...
October 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Apart from the name, it sounds very similar to the Labour plan.
Wonder how those who have been working on the project here feel.
www.scottlogic.com/our-work/sco...
Wonder how those who have been working on the project here feel.
www.scottlogic.com/our-work/sco...
There are few things better than a macaroni pie from Christie's for lunch.
October 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
There are few things better than a macaroni pie from Christie's for lunch.
We'll always have the gif.
October 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We'll always have the gif.
I'm looking for the new Holyrood boundary maps, specifically Edinburgh Central's. I've found a version, but not sure if it's the final one and AI is talking mince.
October 9, 2025 at 6:43 AM
I'm looking for the new Holyrood boundary maps, specifically Edinburgh Central's. I've found a version, but not sure if it's the final one and AI is talking mince.
Found a load of non-barcoded special and Christmas stamps. The Royal Mail website appears to say they're still good to go. Has anyone tried them recently?
October 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Found a load of non-barcoded special and Christmas stamps. The Royal Mail website appears to say they're still good to go. Has anyone tried them recently?
Gorgeous! I was looking again this morning and I'm in love with this fireplace and the staircase.
October 8, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Gorgeous! I was looking again this morning and I'm in love with this fireplace and the staircase.
Terrible photo but...
A few days ago I thought it had started raining. Instead, it was some hyperactive tits tapping on the window frame. They've been doing it every day since. It's very sweet, and I'd let them in in a heartbeat!
A few days ago I thought it had started raining. Instead, it was some hyperactive tits tapping on the window frame. They've been doing it every day since. It's very sweet, and I'd let them in in a heartbeat!
October 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Terrible photo but...
A few days ago I thought it had started raining. Instead, it was some hyperactive tits tapping on the window frame. They've been doing it every day since. It's very sweet, and I'd let them in in a heartbeat!
A few days ago I thought it had started raining. Instead, it was some hyperactive tits tapping on the window frame. They've been doing it every day since. It's very sweet, and I'd let them in in a heartbeat!