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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Bernie Rowen-Ross tells us that part of becoming confident is to become your own best friend. There is no limit to the times that we might not feel confident. Age doesn’t suddenly bring confidence. Most of us feel lacking in confidence about something; it is the nature of the way we are shaped. Sometimes it…
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Ironically this is one of the first things an art teacher will tell you, says Bernadette Petrie, if they are a good one that is. Anne was a great one. I met her when I joined her watercolour class at the North Berwick community centre in 2006 and she gently encouraged me to put the…
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The Zone Face Lift has generated ecstatic press coverage and rave reviews (since its launch) in Vogue, Tatler, The Telegraph, Red, Harpers Bazaar and the Daily Mail, with many calling it a ‘spiritual facelift’. It also has a loyal following of celebrity devotees. I went along to Kristi Sloan Reflexology to see what all the…
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Summer is here! What a joy it is to witness the trees and flowers unfolding and to enjoy lighter, longer and warmer days. Summer is a time of increased fire and heat and it’s important to keep cool during your yoga practice. Avoid practicing yoga at midday, this is when the sun is at its…
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The roof and walls are often the most striking and dramatic feature of any building, whether it be modern or of some antiquity. And its maintenance and repair requires experts skilled in both new technologies as well as traditional techniques. We speak to Darren Munro of Weatherproof about some of their recent work. Britain has…
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As we become increasingly aware of the need to increase biodiversity in our gardens I am always looking for ways to include water features in my designs. A garden pond is a wonderful way of attracting many types of wildlife – frogs, newts, dragon flies, water skate, birds and small mammals – bringing so much…
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