motto noun (mottos or mottoes) 1 a a phrase adopted by a person,
family, etc as a principle of behaviour; b such a phrase appearing on a coat of arms, crest,
etc. 2 a printed phrase or verse contained in a paper cracker. 3 a quotation at the beginning
of a book or chapter, hinting at what is to follow.
From Chambers 21st Century Dictionary
Book details:
ISBN: 0-9552142-0-3
Price: £6.99
Publication date: 24 May 2006
Format: Paperback, 128 pages, 198x106mm, 40
colour photographs, 30 information boxes
Edinburgh Evening News,
Monday 7 May 2007
'Author Ewan Halley said he hopes to inspire tourists to discover some of the
Capital's specialist retailers such as hatters, shoe shops, cheesemongers and
kilt makers.'
Read the full article
here.
The Guardian, Tuesday 10 April 2007
'We asked for your top tips for independent shops in Edinburgh, and were delighted to
discover that it's absolutely packed with small gems. Not only that, but a new book, The
Edinburgh Independent Shop Guide, lists them all.'
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The Scots Magazine, November 2006
‘A fascinating anthology of independent shops . . . caters for every age and
taste’
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here.
