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Green shoots everywhere! Although, as I write, face masks must still be worn when moving around in indoor public places, there is no doubt that life is returning to normal. Covid-19 is now rarely the first item on TV and radio news bulletins, traffi c on the roads is back to pre-lockdown levels (unfortunately!) and here at Edinburgh Life we are getting out and about again, as postponed events are now happening. This issue is a good barometer of the post-pandemic recovery: For the first time in many issues, we have a society event to report, with the Royal Scots Club hosting its Beating Retreat reception in East Queen Street Gardens. Our regular About the City pages have many stories where people are meeting people, and our Food and Drink section features places that are bouncing back, including Hendersons, which is re-opening in September and Edinburgh Cocktail Week, which returns with 100 bars participating over a fortnight in October. There are also some significant milestones that can now be properly celebrated, and all are recognised in this issue: The Edinburgh Decorative and Fine Arts Society celebrates its 50th anniversary; George Watson’s Ladies’ College opened its doors 150 years ago; Sir Walter Scott was born 250 years ago, and the Floral Clock in West Princes Street Gardens is now commemorating the 350th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. There may be a few bumps along the road before the spectre of Covid is truly behind us, but – as they say - although we’re not quite out of the woods, there is definitely lots of light at the end of the tunnel! As autumn begins, I hope you enjoy reading this issue of Edinburgh Life. Peter Bourhill Editor Publisher/Editor Assistant Editor Peter Bourhill 07850 938407 Harriet Bourhill Features Illustrator John Burnett Lydia Bourhill Contributors Jan Bondeson Nicholas Hotham Catherine Stratford John Walmsley Circulation Social Media William Allison Lydia Bourhill Design Alasdair Anderson Contributing Photographer Doug Corrance Don Munro Front Cover: Harvest time in Midlothian, with Edinburgh and the Fir th of Forth in the distance £2.50 September/October 2021 EdinburghLife www.edinburghlifemagazine.comand the Lothians Sir Walter Scott his mark on our city EDFAS celebrates 50th Battle of Prestonpans biggest re-enactment yet Murder in George Street infamous Victorian crime Prince Philip a celebration Wester Hailes in 1979 fascinating photographs George Watson’s Ladies’ College 150th Residential Property About the City F o o d & D r i n k EdinburghLife PO Box 28948 Gorebridge EH22 9BD Tel. 01875 825555 editorial@edinburghlifemagazine.com advertising@edinburghlifemagazine.com info@edinburghlifemagazine.com www.edinburghlifemagazine.com ©Lowther Publishing Ltd All rights reserved. No par t of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. While every care is taken, prices and details are subject to change and the publisher can take no responsibility for omissions or errors. No responsibility is taken for unsolicited submissions or the return of submitted items. What’s On Freepik Instagram @edinburghlifemag Follow us on Twitter: @edlifemagazine This page: Early autumn in East Princes Street Gardens Back Cover: Sunday stroll along the Water of Leith at Colinton September/October 2021 EdinburghLife 1

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