The Collins English Dictionary defines ‘culinarian’ as a person skilled in cookery. And as the memories of celebrations and gatherings start to return – think; people laughing, music playing, a cork popping, the clink of ice. East Lothian-based Culinarians are just the ticket for helping you rediscover the joy of dining with friends and family…
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In this issue, we continue to introduce the people who make up Garden Stirling Burnet, one of East Lothian’s oldest law firms. With origins dating back to the early 1900s, GSB has been practising law and representing the people of East Lothian for generations. And today, with offices spread across the region, the team are…
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Morag Readman, owner of the East Lothian franchise of Bright & Beautiful shares her tips for sprucing up your home before the Christmas season. Pre-Christmas cleaning is all about getting ready for visitors and preparing to spend more time than usual at home. And this year, we’re looking forward, more than ever, to inviting guests…
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With over twenty years in the jewellery business, Clare Blatherwick is one of the most experienced jewellery professionals in the country. In 2017, she founded Clare Blatherwick FGA DGA, a business designed to offer her clients an alternative to the high street for all of their jewellery needs. Clare has selected pieces of jewellery for…
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For a new generation of creators and consumers alike, the pandemic was a chance to break away and begin again. And one such COVID entrepreneur is Susan Cameron, founder of Echo Beach Designs. The year 2020 began badly for Susan Cameron – having come to the end of her fixed-contract as a project manager at…
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Back in February Jane Brand’s world was shattered. Grant, her husband of 20 years, father to her children and business partner at East Fortune Farm took his own life. There were no warning signs, nothing to alert Jane or the wider family that Grant was struggling with his mental health. Overnight, Jane found herself a…
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In August a short film, aimed at raising the feel-good factor amongst Scotland’s farmers, launched on social media. ‘We all need a farmer’ is the work of award-winning director, Jason Connery, and narrated by renowned Scottish actor Ian Pirie. The Brand family have been enormously touched by the release of a short film ‘We all…
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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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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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