as 'bold' as a coot

For a few days now we have been listening to calls of young nestlings as they have boldly ventured out onto the canal from their nest.

The nest


On the 'rail'

Progress on site at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh

The John Hope Gateway Building at the Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh is nearing completion.

Scaffolding coming down at Fitzwilliam College

View of the south end from the College grounds

Oversailing eaves next to the south tower


The reader tower with Douglas Fir soffits to the upper and lower eaves



The raised access floor in place

View from the second floor to the Lasdun dining hall

Further progress at Fitzwilliam College

View in front of second floor window looking along zinc lower roof, Douglas Fir soffit boards above (temporary downpipes!)

Raised access floor to second floor

Zig-zag ductwork along the zig-zag facade