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May 9, 20243 min read
Balerno Village Pharmacy – passion for healthcare in the community
"Our focus is very much on providing Balerno village with a health hub people like to visit and trust will help them."
Editor
Mar 1, 20243 min read
The importance of providing a ‘listening ear"
Expert care from a highly-qualified team specialising in tinnitus, balance disorders and state-of-the-art aids - Almond Hearing
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Mar 1, 20242 min read
From inspiration to installation: Kitchen renovation
Before you spend hours looking at showrooms, local kitchen designer Sarah Maguire shares her advice on the top 3 things to think about
Editor
Apr 14, 20222 min read
When choosing glasses is an indulgent personal styling experience
When was the last time you chose new glasses, were thoroughly pampered and walked out feeling fabulous?
Editor
Dec 9, 20212 min read
Prime Sports Physiotherapy
"People come not only from a point of injury, but from a point of health to get even fitter and stronger"
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Dec 4, 20212 min read
FLOAT your way to relaxation and well-being
Enter a deeply restorative, meditative state by weightlessly floating, with all external stimulation completely removed
Editor
Nov 4, 20212 min read
Top Tips for Creative Gift Shopping
The themed gift basket or pressie bag is my ‘go to’ when it comes to Christmas shopping,” says Lynn McMurray, owner of Balerno-based home...
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Jun 8, 20212 min read
Balerno's Waffle Queen
"Sharon spotted I’d got a new puppy, deduced that I was looking for a lifestyle change, and approached me about working for them!”
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May 12, 20212 min read
Essential oils: what are these magic oils and what can I do with them?
There are lots of ways you can use essential oils, from helping with skin conditions, minor health problems, beauty, hormones and sex
Editor
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Artisan baking at its best: Bakery Andante
For those who care about more than just the aroma of freshly baked bread - those in the know in Edinburgh - get theirs from Bakery Andante
Editor
Dec 15, 20202 min read
Caring is at the heart of new home care company
Livingston man, Graham Stevenson is set to make a big difference in the local area as he opens a new home care company, Home Instead...
Editor
Oct 5, 20203 min read
Making Home Working Work
How to help focus attention, minimise distraction and perhaps most importantly, not end up totally burnt out
Editor
Apr 10, 20204 min read
African soul, crafted in Scotland: Gold medal-winning rum from Matugga Distillers
You might think the ingredients for gold medal-winning rum is all in the molasses and copper pot stills. But you’d be only partially correct
Editor
Mar 30, 20202 min read
Waz and Assfa – Keeping Supplies Rolling
The only man with a reliable supply of toilet roll for miles around is busy, of course, when I call in to find out how he does what the...
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Mar 4, 20203 min read
Allison Poulter, Cat Sitter
It’s an unusual occupation, one born from a passion for cats. Allison Poulter is a home-visiting cat sitter. Or Cat Whisperer. Or...
Editor
Dec 24, 20192 min read
Safe Hand Cabs: genuinely accessible private hire
“Most places have their own local taxi company, but until now that’s been missing from the Balerno and Currie area,” says Kenny Roberts,...
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Nov 11, 20192 min read
Spotlight on Harvey Bruce
“It was when I had to miss my son’s first day at school due to work commitments, and then his swimming gala finals, that I decided I...
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Nov 4, 20193 min read
Spotlight on Taylor Roofs
Jamie Taylor’s work ethic has taken him from a 16 year old school leaver in Armadale hungry for work in the trades, to running a sizeable...
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Oct 10, 20191 min read
My favourite zero waste changes
Emms Choice is a West Lothian business that stocks products with a strong ethical focus. We embrace zero waste and all things...
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Oct 10, 20192 min read
What’s your favourite garden tool?
The Garden Project column from New Hopetoun Gardens: sustainability special We both might have said our spade was our favourite garden...
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