Combining a love of reading with delicious paired cocktails and great conversation inspired Kirsty Herriot on a new business venture. Taking time to curl up in your favourite chair, with a drink in hand and devour a good book is one of life’s great pleasures. But if you want to share your love for an…
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From decades of decline gin has bounced back and is now one of the nation’s favourite tipples. And NB Distillery is the perfect place to learn, sample and relax with this botanical beauty. In a pretty rural setting a stone’s throw away from North Berwick stands NB Distillery. This purpose-built distillery has serious eco-credentials –…
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The art of collage may have a long and varied history stretching back centuries, but as demonstrated by pop superstar Beyoncé’s recent unveiling of a collage to mark her 40th birthday, it’s having A Moment. Now, a group of Scottish artists, including comedian Phill Jupitus, is cutting and pasting its way to a new way…
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Heritage consultant David Hicks brings us the stories behind some of East Lothian’s historic properties. Today East Lothian’s graveyards are quiet contemplative places, but two hundred years ago they were the focus of alarm at a new crime wave. The graveyards at Prestongrange and Oldhamstocks churches both have seemingly unassuming buildings, which are actually relics…
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As friends and family once again catch up over dinner tables, we caught up with local Italian Chef Cristian Picco to find out why he’s busier than ever providing private dining experiences and catering for events across East Lothian and beyond. Arguably one of the toughest sanctions we’ve all had to endure throughout the pandemic…
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Over the course of lockdown, there’s been a significant bright spot – outdoor dining. Eating outside has been a hit and many restaurants and cafés have used the opportunity to create welcoming outdoor dining spaces. Already blessed with a, frankly beautiful, alfresco dining space, the team at Foxlake’s café saw the opportunity relaunch their eatery…
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It has cast its spell over artists and writers such as Turner and Robert Louis Stevenson. In the 17th century, it was dubbed Scotland’s Alcatraz following Cromwell’s invasion of Scotland. Now the Bass Rock is to be the subject of a brand new exhibition. Around 30 artists have been invited by Fidra Fine Art owner,…
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Heritage consultant David Hicks brings us the stories behind some of East Lothian’s historic properties. It seems strange to think of the peaceful Anchor Green in North Berwick as a rocket base, but in this case it was with the intention of saving lives. In Victorian times this was the location of the Coastguard station,…
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Pedal-powering into East Lothian is EZ-Riders, a new dedicated electric bike hire service offering a cleaner, greener way to get around the region. Located on the outskirts of North Berwick, EZ-Riders operates a fleet of e-bikes from award-winning manufacturer Rad, each model tailor-made for touring the coastal roads and tackling off-road trails. Good for the…
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