There’s no denying it – ‘tis nearly the season! It will come as no surprise that we love Christmas at Local Life, we also love shopping so we’ve had fun compiling this year’s Christmas Gift Guide. From the fabulous to the fun, the stylish to the surprising – here is our choice of perfect presents…
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To win a Chocolate Making Experience with The Chocolate Stag, simply answer the question below. All entries will be entered into a prize draw and the winner will be chosen at random. QUESTION Why must you temper chocolate? email your name, address and answer to: hello@thechocolatestag.co.uk entries must be received by: midnight, 31 December 2019…
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From humble beginnings as a pop-up shop, NB Dogs has fast become East Lothian’s premier dog boutique, welcoming dogs of all shapes, sizes and temperaments (and their humans too!). one-stop-shop for the discerning mutt (and other creatures)-about-town! Tucked into a corner of Fenton Barns Retail Village is NB Dogs – an independent retailer of premium…
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…to eat like all your waistbands are elasticated – cue East Lothian’s Lewis & Clarke’s Christmas hampers and festive afternoon teas to help you do just that. The concept of hampers originally started in France and the baskets full of treats were introduced to Britain in the 11th century. But it was not until the…
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Craft encourages us to think, learn and create in new and innovative ways. And, the creative bunch at North Berwick’s Rock and Bird have many an arty trick up their sleeves to encourage art and craft in our local community. Situated on North Berwick’s high street, Rock and Bird is not only a gem of…
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The recent resurgence in the popularity of gin has brought this noble and wonderful drink back to the fore. The wealth of small dedicated craft gin makers are the inspiration behind the many gin festivals that take place throughout the UK. So this November, The Nether Abbey Hotel and Bar hosts East Lothian’s very first…
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.With its idyllic lake-side setting and laid-back vibe, Boardside Café serves up a sense of escapism alongside an array of delightful dishes. This 5-star award winning café, based at Foxlake Adventures, Dunbar is a unique outdoor eatery in a, quite frankly, beautiful setting. Picnic tables and deckchairs overlook the idyllic Foxlake and the menu emanates…
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The Patch at Kilduff was borne from a desire of Russell and Lucy Calder to involve their three young children in the day-to-day farming on their family farm. After exploring lots of diversification ideas, the family settled on a pick-your-own pumpkin patch. It took two years of research and planning and a lot of trial…
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There’s a new dog in town. A discerning dog, strutting his stuff wearing a Harris tweed collar and a Liberty leash. Meeting his pals for a frozen yoghurt and a chat. The pet shop on North Berwick’s High Street has reopened and provides a one-stop-shop for the discerning mutt (and other creatures)-about-town! If dogs could…
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