2014, Vol.14

a) The Scottish Brewing Archive – How it Began – Sir Geoff Palmer recalls the orgin of the archive in Edinburgh.

b) The Legacy of the Great Pioneers of Edinburgh – John Martin discusses some of the key figures in the development of brewing.

c) A (long) Day in the Life of a Brewer – Richard Rees remembers his first day at Holyrood Brewery.

d) Beer and Brewing in Words – John Martin explores some unusual words associated with beer and brewing.

e) My Memories of Craigmillar – Bill Brown provides part 1 of an insight into the brewing archipelago of Craigmillar.

f) Health and Safety, or Just Survival? – Sam PLE Cran sheds light on the complicated question of health and safety.

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