When good things come in small packages

By Kenny Smith | March 9, 2018

The Fat Pony This addition to David Ramsden’s culinary menagerie is a wine bar serving small plates of loveliness. Chef, Rose Gregory creates these wee gems in a kitchen so tiny that it barely exists. There’s a choice of charcuterie and cheese boards and a selection of tapas-style plates on the menu. We found it…

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Edinburgh group is UK Salon of the Year at beauty awards

By Kenny Smith | March 9, 2018

Edinburgh-based salon group Zen Lifestyle is celebrating having been crowned the UK’s Salon of the Year at the prestigious Professional Beauty Awards – the Oscars of the beauty industry. The national awards are the most prestigious and established in the country for the beauty, spa, nails and aesthetics markets. Zen Lifestyle beat off competition from around the UK…

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Rosie Sugden’s luxury knitwear sees her follow family footsteps

By Kenny Smith | March 9, 2018

When Edinburgh- based knitwear designer Rosie Sugden launched her luxury cashmere brand in 2011 she was certainly following in the family footsteps. Her father and grandparents all made their careers in the Scottish cashmere industry and her brother, along with his wife, now runs the iconic Scottish country wear store Campbells of Beauly. Rosie, a…

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Former farm site with potential for 45 homes is now on the market

By Reporter | March 6, 2018

A former farm site in Midlothian is now available to buy as a proposed area for building houses. Presented by Scarlett Land and Development, this site in Wester Cowden is located on the north-eastern edge of Dalkeith, and the area is approximately 1.55 ha (3.84 acres), excluding the farmhouse. Planning permission in principle has already…

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Contemporary living in the New Town with a beautifully modernised flat

By Reporter | March 6, 2018

Enjoy the benefits of living in the heart of Scotland’s capital with this impressive modernised flat. Knight Frank present this home Frederick Street, a popular street situated within the very heart of Edinburgh’s New Town and is a short walk from some of the city centre’s fashionable streets such as George Street and Princes Street. The…

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Leading Scottish cosmetic expert gets ready to host a masterclass

By Reporter | March 5, 2018

One of the UK’s most distinguished cosmetic experts is set to speak volumes as she hosts an in-depth industry masterclass at a prestigious Glasgow university. Jackie Partridge, who founded Edinburgh-based Dermal Clinic with husband Jarrod in 2007, will share her expertise with an audience of 85 cosmetic professionals at the University of Strathclyde on Wednesday, 7…

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New Town flat offers everything you need in the heart of Edinburgh

By Reporter | March 2, 2018

A perfect two bedroom purpose built New Town flat is for sale in Edinburgh. This is a stunning first floor flat that has been beautifully renovated, in Dundas Street, at the heart of New Town, presented by Knight Frank. Classic Georgian proportions and period features have been cleverly combined with stylish contemporary design resulting in…

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Scots writer returns from Oz but snow ends his World Book Day events

By Reporter | March 1, 2018

A Scottish writer who flew 10,000 miles to continue his world book tour found his plans thwarted by the Beast from the East. The snow storm which has struck Scotland meant that Stuart Reid, author of the Gorgeous George series of children’s books, flew 10,124 miles from Adelaide, Australia back home, to be stopped by…

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Royal Regiment of Scotland says a sad farewell to mascot Cruachan III

By Reporter | February 28, 2018

The Royal Regiment of Scotland has announced the sad passing of its beloved retired regimental mascot. Shetland pony Cruachan III, who served across the world, was sadly put down yesterday, at the age of 30, after suffering from arthritis. The Royal Scots announced his death in a tweet, which read: ‘With great sadness, we bid…

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