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Balerno Village Pharmacy – passion for healthcare in the community

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May 93 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."

The importance of providing a ‘listening ear"

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Mar 13 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

From inspiration to installation: Kitchen renovation

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Mar 12 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

When choosing glasses is an indulgent personal styling experience

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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?

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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"

FLOAT your way to relaxation and well-being

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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

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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!”

Essential oils: what are these magic oils and what can I do with 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

Artisan baking at its best: Bakery Andante

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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

Caring is at the heart of new home care company

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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...

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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

African soul, crafted in Scotland: Gold medal-winning rum from Matugga Distillers

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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

Waz and Assfa – Keeping Supplies Rolling

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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...

Safe Hand Cabs: genuinely accessible private hire

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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...