Dining in the Wilds of Scotland with the Mad March Hare is more than just eating outside, it’s innovative and contemporary dining at its best. And in 2019 they’re trying to break a Scottish record by holding the longest-table forest feast, while at the same protecting acres of magical rain forest through the World Land…
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Heritage consultant David Hicks brings us the stories behind some of East Lothian’s historic properties. Most locals will associate the Lodge in North Berwick with its public gardens, but the buildings there also have a fascinating story to tell. They were once the home of the powerful Dalrymple family, and saved from the wrecking ball…
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Which would you pick? An exotic beach holiday in a faraway land or a staycation in your home country with a gamble on the weather, but decidedly less travel stress? While many Brits spend their summer holidays in hotspots like Greece, Italy and France, recent research has revealed we’re realising some of the most beautiful…
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There’s no doubt about it, gorgeously scented candles are the ultimate interior accessory. I joined designer and candlemaker Laura Wilson at her North Berwick headquarters to learn how to make a soy scented candle. Stepping into Laura Thomas Co Headquarters, a wave of delicious scents assail my senses. The workshop table is set with jars,…
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Don’t leave your apples rotting on the ground. Take them along to Gullane’s Annual Apple Festival and press them using the village pressing equipment in a celebration of all things apple. Apples are one of my favourite fruits. This probably stems from childhood memories of harvest-time and the glorious pies, cakes and juice made from…
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As the nights draw in and the days become shorter Steampunk Coffee Roasters would like to invite you to spend your evenings doing something new or rediscovering an old interest. Through November and December Steampunk will be opening their doors in the evenings for a series of workshops which they hope will open up a…
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At the Scottish Seabird Centre, education is central to their mission to help conserve and protect seabirds and marine life. This year, education officer Andrew Grieveson and his team welcomed a record number of school children to the Centre. These visits, along with the ever-popular Wildlife Club, allow children to learn about marine conservation through…
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Archerfield Walled Garden and Rogue Village’s A Christmas Fairy Trail returns with a revamped show following their impressive debut. An illuminating, immersive theatre experience – bigger, brighter and bolder. Last year’s première was billed as a light show but this year they shift towards an immersive theatre experience for all the family. Set in the…
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East Lothian’s charity music and food festival, Hops in the Garden, will return for a third year this summer with even more family entertainment, including the county’s first silent disco experience. Taking place at Archerfield Walled Garden on Saturday 15th September, the event features a wide-ranging line up of national and local musicians, performers, and…
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