Whitekirk Hill is a new must-visit destination and lifestyle hub for family day-trippers, gym-goers, outdoors enthusiasts, dog owners, foodies and spa devotees. Over the last two years work has been taking place to transform the former Whitekirk Golf and Country Club, which closed in 2016. Perched on a hill on the outskirts of Whitekirk village…
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Heritage consultant David Hicks brings us the stories behind some of East Lothian’s historic properties. At the north end of Dunbar’s High Street is the imposing Lauderdale House, a building with a split personality. From some angles it appears to be a grand Georgian mansion, a home for the wealthy and powerful. But take a…
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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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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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