Talk of the Town

MODERN art always likes to push the boundaries, but the latest exhibition from Craigmillar Community Arts seems to have been a bit too clever.

A Fortnight of Forensic Photography saw the John Maxwell Gallery transformed into a crime scene, complete with an unnamed corpse on the floor, his cold hand gripping a bunch of photographs.

The aim was for visitors to use the evidence to deduce whodunit, but some people took the "Police Line Do Not Cross" tape at its word, assuming a real crime had taken place.

Organiser Johnni Stanton said: "It appears that when they saw the police tape across the entrance way, they thought they could not enter the premises and so went away."

You can't Beat a good feed

THE Six Nations is over and Scotland star Johnnie Beattie can look forward to a good feed after two months.

"It's always strange before an international. I find it strange eating and my sleeping patterns also go out the window" says Beattie.

"Usually it is the night before the match when things start to change and getting food down is a battle.

"All John Barclay can manage before internationals is a plate of porridge. I don't have any set menu; it's a case of eating and keeping down what I can.

"Even if I don't manage to eat, I'll still have enough energy, just so long as I'm not sick – which hasn't happened yet!"

Tram woes trundle on

THERE'S no avoiding the trams. The more trouble the project is in, the keener some politicians are to talk.

SNP Lothians MSP Shirley-Anne Somerville spotted an opportunity when Labour's Sarah Boyack tabled a motion expressing "deep concern" at the city council's plans to close the Number Shop, a project that has helped thousands of adults improve numeracy and literacy over 25 years.

Ms Somerville tabled an amendment, noting no final decision had been made, but adding that "such proposals would have been avoided had Labour, Liberal Democrat, Conservative and Green members not voted in both the Scottish Parliament and the City Chambers in favour of the plan for Tram Line 1a based on an entirely flawed business case, the consequence of which is that the city is having to pay the cost in next year's budget and for many years to come".

Give dog a bone..and goose

DISHES such as organic lamb hotpot or goose and duck feast sound tempting for many hungry restaurant-goers.

Sadly these treats are only on offer to four-legged diners – at Scotland's first dog cafe.

Craigie's Farm Deli and Cafe, in South Queensferry, has just opened the new attraction.

The menu features top-quality organic meals, ranging from cheese and apple starters to casseroles. Dogs can even enjoy a "doggieccino" and scoop a bone from the butcher's counter.