Category Archives: Photography

Gutting Fish

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

As you can probably tell, I’ve got a few things on the go. Which is good. One month ago I released BACCARA BURNING and it’s selling well. I’m very pleased considering it’s a sequel to an existing book I wrote … Continue reading →

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‘Living Leith’ Delayed

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

I spent last Saturday with my wife in both a professional capacity as well as a social one. I’ll cover the professional part first. I’m still on the hunt for a suitable front cover for my forthcoming poetry chapbook, LIVING … Continue reading →

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A Night at the Edinburgh Literary Salon

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Edi City of Literature I took things about as easy as they could go yesterday morning. Slowly up and out of bed, slowly to the coffee shop, and slowly to consume my cappuccino. It was most enjoyable but it … Continue reading →

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Monday and Tuesday Review of the Edinburgh Book Festival

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Colin Galbraith Apologies for yesterday, folks. This blog post is a day late due to the attention of a hacker at about 3:10am the night before last (Monday). It would appear that this technical challenged choob hacked into my … Continue reading →

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Dark Tales and Experiences with Aidan Moffat

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Reviewing a unique performance from Aidan Moffat at the Sierra Metro art gallery, and a very special birthday bash for someone in the family Continue reading →

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The Edinburgh City of Literature Story Shop and Men

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: JA Cosgrove The Edinburgh City of Literature Story Shop I’m not one to cast unfounded accusations or remarks—I’m the kind of guy who likes to gather evidence when building a case first—but yesterday I raised an eyebrow at something … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Royal Wedding

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Colin Galbraith Yesterday’s Royal Wedding kind of took over everything for me, quite in a way I never expected it too. Sometimes, it’s days like that, which make living in Edinburgh so worthwhile. I was in a coffee shop … Continue reading →

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Back From Rhodes and Ready to Rock

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Faliraki-Info.com Hello everyone and welcome back to Freedom from the Mundane! I’ve been gone for over three weeks, quite a long time in the blogging world but then again, needs must. I’ve been away on holiday, recharging my batteries … Continue reading →

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London and an Oral Saga

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Colin Galbraith Oral Hell I’ve been unable to write for around a week now. Things were good up to last Sunday night when I returned from London, then I visited the dental hospital in Edinburgh to have two wisdom … Continue reading →

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Still Undecided in the Scottish Parliamentary Elections

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: STV.tv The Scottish Elections It’s another sunny but chilly day over the Scottish capital. I think this contradiction in weather patterns has something to do with the Scottish Parliamentary Elections this week. Oh, hadn’t you heard? Yes, we Scots … Continue reading →

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