Christmas 2021 will inspire feelings of hope and happiness more than ever before, and transforming your home into a winter wonderland is a great way to embrace the festive spirit. Of course, the way to think about Christmas tree trends is that there are some staples that never go out of style. Twinkly lights, gleaming…
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With Christmas on the horizon it’s time to start thinking about festive decorations. Nothing beats twinkling lights a beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the window and hanging a fresh wreath on your front door, staircase or mantelpiece – it’s the perfect festive way to welcome guests into your home. Making your own is as easy…
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Gosford House offers a tasteful take on the classic festive experience as it welcomes East Lothian’s first Winter Wonderland. The beautiful Gosford House in East Lothian will play host to Scotland’s newest Winter Wonderland. Event designers Rogue Village and Rogue City will create a vintage-inspired Christmas experience befitting of its historical backdrop. It will feature…
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Whitekirk Hill is the must-visit destination for family day-trippers, gym-goers, outdoors enthusiasts, dog owners, foodies and spa devotees. Although it opened just before lockdown, Whitekirk Hill has quickly found its feet now that restrictions are relaxed. Perched on a hill on the outskirts of Whitekirk village with sweeping views over the Firth and rolling East…
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Christmas has become a much more mindful affair, and for many, it’s about helping the less fortunate and making this special time of year as magical as possible. The same goes for Christmas lunch. These days more and more people are choosing not to eat meat, which, if you’re not a seasoned vegetarian cook, can…
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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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Bernie Rowen-Ross tells us a present you make is so much better than one you buy. So give the gift of love this Christmas with handmade or artisan gifts. Can you believe it’s winter already? For many of us, Christmas shopping or gift making is in full swing. The joy of handmade is, it…
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As the year comes to a close, could being our own best friend be the real gift of Christmas asks Bernadette Petrie. Several years ago, I received a special gift when out walking on the beach with one of my dearest friends. We met as first-time expectant mothers when my husband and I lived on…
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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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