Watching a peregrine falcon drop out of the sky, fast as lightning, I thought, this can only be magic. No reasoning behind it. Just the witch in me talking. I have been reading about witches, and the word has stuck, occupying my thoughts during my morning stroll. Do you ever find yourself yearning for magic and wonder, or is it just me? I have often wondered why so many of us are drawn to fantasy. Why grown adults lose themselves in stories of wizards and dragons, hidden real

Yesterday I returned to Rosslyn Chapel for the first time since 2012. I had forgotten how beautiful this little chapel is, the lace stone carvings, the peaceful atmosphere. One of the things I appreciate most is the care with which the chapel is protected. Visitors book timed slots, so only a limited number of people are inside at any one time, and photography and filming are not permitted, so everyone can be in the space without the frenzy of phones and cameras. In a world w