Charity fundraising will be a top Dollar effort

Pupils at Dollar Academy are to put their best feet forward in support of a range of charities this week. On Friday, 28 September, Dollar Academy’s biennial sponsored walk takes place over a 12 mile route in the nearby Ochil Hills. The event promises to be a memorable occasion as the original organising committee join…

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Talented weaver Belinda is coming up roses

The Colourbothy studio in Hirns, Deeside, is the artistic home of innovative designer and weaver Belinda Rose. Belinda, who has been weaving for about 40 years now, discovered the joys of playing with fabrics when she started collecting sheep’s fleece from fences while out on walks. It was something that ran in the family: her…

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A relaxing gift that would be perfect for Father’s Day

Kohler Waters Spa at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews has launched a range of luxury male treatments in time for Father’s Day. The spa, which has recently undergone a multi-million pound renovation, borders the renowned 17th Road Hole of the Old Course, making it ideally located with a multitude of sports activities on…

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Marathon man Gavin puts his best feet forward

A type 1 diabetic who aims to complete 25 marathons in one month across the UK and Ireland has completed the Edinburgh leg of his countrywide tour. Gavin Griffiths from London began the marathon on Easter Road at 9am yesterday, passed Edinburgh Castle around his midway mark and concluded the marathon successfully near the Edinburgh…

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The Old Abbey School is a class act of a property

The Old Abbey School is a substantial, detached early Victorian town house dating from approximately 1850. Presented by Knight Frank, this is a substantial, detached home in Melrose which comprises of a hall, three reception rooms, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and one ensuite and kitchen/breakfast room. It began life as the stables for the Episcopalian Rectory…

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Huge bonfires let us make our perfect garden

When artist Val Leckie and her husband, violin maker Paul Bowers, moved into their flat on Edinburgh’s Eglinton Crescent in 1997 they set about creating their perfect garden. It was completely derelict,’ says Val. ‘We had to have several huge bonfires.’ As the walls of the garden emerged, the couple discovered an extra ten feet…

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Property of the Month -July

Our July Property of the Month is the fabulous Dean House in North Queensferry.  Situated on the foreshore overlooking a triple SSI and World Heritage Site, this four-bedroom modern detached villa offers a unique family home that is truly benefiting of its unrivalled location. Arranged across three levels and over 4,000 square feet, the architect-designed…

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