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East Lothian

Rock star Derek Dick, also known as Fish, the former frontman of Marillion, is planning a new life on Berneray in the Outer Hebrides (pictured) PIC: geograph.org.

Scottish rock star prepares for the quiet life and buys croft in Outer Hebrides

Andrea Baker at rehearsals for Catriona and the Dragon PIC: Rob McDougall
Andrea Baker at rehearsals for Catriona and the Dragon PIC: Rob McDougall

Andrea Baker on new opera Catriona and the Dragon

Oliver Mukherjee in action in his title triumph in last year's Scottish Amateur Championship at Gailes Links in Ayrshire. Picture: Scottish Golf.
Oliver Mukherjee in action in his title triumph in last year's Scottish Amateur Championship at Gailes Links in Ayrshire. Picture: Scottish Golf.

Scottish champion Mukherjee close to carding magical 59 at Craigielaw

Fronting the team with 18 years of experience is legal director Claire Christie. Picture: Ian Georgeson
Fronting the team with 18 years of experience is legal director Claire Christie. Picture: Ian Georgeson

East Lothian legal firm takes aim with launch of family law division

If you live in one of these 11 local authority areas you'll be facing a bigger-than-average council tax rise.
If you live in one of these 11 local authority areas you'll be facing a bigger-than-average council tax rise.

The 11 biggest council tax hikes across Scotland

Gilmerton House exterior
Gilmerton House exterior

Travel: exclusive use venue Gilmerton House, East Lothian

The Herringbone, North Berwick
The Herringbone, North Berwick

Restaurant Review: The Herringbone, North Berwick

The Lowther - Inchcolm Green - Aberdour - CALA Homes (East). Image: Chris Humphreys Photography Ltd
The Lowther - Inchcolm Green - Aberdour - CALA Homes (East). Image: Chris Humphreys Photography Ltd

New builds: Quartet of house styles comes to the fore

Phil Prentice: 'The difference an improvement district makes is colossal.'
Phil Prentice: 'The difference an improvement district makes is colossal.'

Economic boost in store as Scotland gains further business improvement districts

Xander Schauffele poses with the Genesis Scottish Open Trophy after his win at The Renaissance Club last summer. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.
Xander Schauffele poses with the Genesis Scottish Open Trophy after his win at The Renaissance Club last summer. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Thomas and Fitzpatrick to join Schauffele in Genesis Scottish Open

Greywalls, Muirfield, Gullane, East Lothian, was designed in 1901 by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Pic: Contributed
Greywalls, Muirfield, Gullane, East Lothian, was designed in 1901 by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Pic: Contributed

Review: Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux, Gullane – Scotland on Sunday Travel

Pragmatism will be key for property buyers and sellers - Wilson Browne

David Warren was presented with the Sir Henry Cotton Award by Golf Foundation president Nick Dougherty at a ceremony in London. Picture: Golf Foundation.
David Warren was presented with the Sir Henry Cotton Award by Golf Foundation president Nick Dougherty at a ceremony in London. Picture: Golf Foundation.

East Lothian junior guru Warren wins Sir Henry Cotton Award

The Thompson, Fentoun Green, Gullane. CALA Homes (East)/Chris Humphreys Photography
The Thompson, Fentoun Green, Gullane. CALA Homes (East)/Chris Humphreys Photography

New builds: Showhomes open for view at Saltcoats Grange

Nick Freer is the founding director of corporate communications agency the Freer Consultancy
Nick Freer is the founding director of corporate communications agency the Freer Consultancy

Putting East Lothian increasingly on the map - Nick Freer

James Waters PIC: Ian Potter
James Waters PIC: Ian Potter

James Waters: Scotland's musical mastermind on giving audiences what they want

Victor Perez speaks during a press conference prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Victor Perez speaks during a press conference prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Perez says new base at The Renaissance Club has 'been great for my game'

Teachers strike Scotland 2023: Full list of dates EIS will strike in January and February
Teachers strike Scotland 2023: Full list of dates EIS will strike in January and February

Full list of dates teachers from EIS union plan to strike

Children in East Lothian are the latest to take delivery of new bird boxes that are going up in primary school playgrounds across Scotland as part of a project by teacher and conservationist Tom Rawson, founder of environmental firm GreenTweed Eco
Children in East Lothian are the latest to take delivery of new bird boxes that are going up in primary school playgrounds across Scotland as part of a project by teacher and conservationist Tom Rawson, founder of environmental firm GreenTweed Eco

Home tweet home: How school project is boosting birds

A new tax on electricity generators will not apply to those using coal, oil, and gas to produce energy (Picture: William Edwards/AFP via Getty Images)
A new tax on electricity generators will not apply to those using coal, oil, and gas to produce energy (Picture: William Edwards/AFP via Getty Images)

UK tax raid on renewables is damaging fight against climate change – Rod Wood

Members of the EIS demonstrate outside Bute House in Edinburgh as teachers from secondary schools around Scotland are shut as members of the EIS and SSTA unions take strike action in a dispute over pay. Picture date: Wednesday January 11, 2023.
Members of the EIS demonstrate outside Bute House in Edinburgh as teachers from secondary schools around Scotland are shut as members of the EIS and SSTA unions take strike action in a dispute over pay. Picture date: Wednesday January 11, 2023.

Schools shut as teachers strike in Scotland over pay dispute

The project, on land east of Glennie Road, Newcraighall, highlighted, would see the construction of some 220 mixed-residential units.
The project, on land east of Glennie Road, Newcraighall, highlighted, would see the construction of some 220 mixed-residential units.

Proposed development near East Lothian town would provide more than 200 homes

The East Lothian company specialises in converting and customising Volkswagen Transporter vans.
The East Lothian company specialises in converting and customising Volkswagen Transporter vans.

East Lothian campervan converter to turbocharge production after investment

Douglas Alexander served as Scottish secretary under Tony Blair. Picture: John Devlin.
Douglas Alexander served as Scottish secretary under Tony Blair. Picture: John Devlin.

Former Labour Cabinet minister 'submits' bid to stand in East Lothian

Eskgrove Hall, Inveresk, Musselburgh. Image: Angus Behm/Square Foot
Eskgrove Hall, Inveresk, Musselburgh. Image: Angus Behm/Square Foot

Prestige property: Stately but with a secret to share

StorTera’s single liquid flow battery (SLIQ) will offer flexibility to the grid by storing electricity which can then be released at peak times when weather dependent technologies such as wind turbines and solar panels have periods of decreased energy generation.
StorTera’s single liquid flow battery (SLIQ) will offer flexibility to the grid by storing electricity which can then be released at peak times when weather dependent technologies such as wind turbines and solar panels have periods of decreased energy generation.

Power grid boost as Scottish firms net £14m to work on energy storage systems

'We pride ourselves on offering an authentic and personal local accommodation experience and this grant will allow us to further enhance that offering,' says the firm's founder Cassie Bouverie. Picture: contributed.
'We pride ourselves on offering an authentic and personal local accommodation experience and this grant will allow us to further enhance that offering,' says the firm's founder Cassie Bouverie. Picture: contributed.

Accommodation booking site Private House Stays checks in funding boost

Image: Paul Watt Photography
Image: Paul Watt Photography

Ad Feature Christmas 2022: Sampling the festive flavours of Belhaven Smokehouse

Scotland's offshore wind energy is a vast natural resource that should be providing jobs and a boost to the economy (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Scotland's offshore wind energy is a vast natural resource that should be providing jobs and a boost to the economy (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Wind farm workers replaced by cheap overseas labour is worse scandal than P&O

Kaydee-Louise Lucas, 15, was described as a “beautiful, caring and bubbly girl”.
Kaydee-Louise Lucas, 15, was described as a “beautiful, caring and bubbly girl”.

Tributes paid following death of schoolgirl in Dunbar

A new book reveals the findings of a 10-year research project into the hoard of Roman silver found at Traprain Law in East Lothian more than a century ago. PIC: NMS.
A new book reveals the findings of a 10-year research project into the hoard of Roman silver found at Traprain Law in East Lothian more than a century ago. PIC: NMS.

Shedding new light on some of Scotland's greatest Roman silver treasures

A light and airy open-plan kitchen and dining room
A light and airy open-plan kitchen and dining room

New builds: A new showhome is set to launch on Saturday

'Everyone is really excited to use the campervan and it’s getting booked out quickly,' say the firm. Picture: contributed.
'Everyone is really excited to use the campervan and it’s getting booked out quickly,' say the firm. Picture: contributed.

East Lothian campervan-conversion firm buys vehicle for staff to use for free

Glasgow and West put on a show at the DAM Health Stadium.
Glasgow and West put on a show at the DAM Health Stadium.

Glasgow and West shine in under-17 regional competition

Stirling-based housebuilder Ogilvie Homes is poised to start work at the plot 11 site at Blindwells, located to the east of Prestonpans.
Stirling-based housebuilder Ogilvie Homes is poised to start work at the plot 11 site at Blindwells, located to the east of Prestonpans.

Work to start on latest homes at ambitious new town development in East Lothian

The firm said its service means that clients do not have to leave their home, memories and belongings to relocate into a facility which can often be closed to protect more vulnerable residents.
The firm said its service means that clients do not have to leave their home, memories and belongings to relocate into a facility which can often be closed to protect more vulnerable residents.

Glasgow in-home care provider to push into East Lothian amid 'burgeoning' demand

Wind turbine firms are being paid compensation to stop producing electricity because of a lack of storage capacity (Picture: John Devlin)
Wind turbine firms are being paid compensation to stop producing electricity because of a lack of storage capacity (Picture: John Devlin)

Kenny MacAskill: The £1 billion wind turbine scandal amid energy crisis

Braw Beard, which is based in East Lothian, was founded by John Jackson, a former graphic designer who launched the business in 2012 after a mountain bike accident in Fort William when he broke his back while training for a six-hour endurance race.
Braw Beard, which is based in East Lothian, was founded by John Jackson, a former graphic designer who launched the business in 2012 after a mountain bike accident in Fort William when he broke his back while training for a six-hour endurance race.

East Lothian beard conditioning firm to restart annual event as sales go global

A typical exterior of homes at Birchwood Brae
A typical exterior of homes at Birchwood Brae

New homes at Birchwood Brae go on display next month

A typical image of the Munro's dining room
A typical image of the Munro's dining room

Last homes announced for sale at East Lothian development

David Torrance MSP in his Scout leader's uniform
David Torrance MSP in his Scout leader's uniform

Fife MSP rescues man who fell 50-feet while guiding parliamentary group in woods

Big crowds turned out at The Renaissance Club to watch American Xander Schauffele win the Genesis Scottish Open in July. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.
Big crowds turned out at The Renaissance Club to watch American Xander Schauffele win the Genesis Scottish Open in July. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Genesis Scottish Open contributes to record DP World Tour ticket sales in 2022

Scott Wallace and Steve Herkes shake hands on the deal.
Scott Wallace and Steve Herkes shake hands on the deal.

Gilson Gray Financial Management swallows East Lothian peer in seven-figure deal

Tyninghame beach and the Bass Rock.
Tyninghame beach and the Bass Rock.

Man dies at East Lothian beach

A mother from East Lothian has said she feels her children are "forgotten about" due to the recent E. Coli outbreak as well as mounting pressures over nursery hour funding being withdrawn (Photo: Edmond Terakopian/PA).
A mother from East Lothian has said she feels her children are "forgotten about" due to the recent E. Coli outbreak as well as mounting pressures over nursery hour funding being withdrawn (Photo: Edmond Terakopian/PA).

E.coli outbreak and withdrawn funded hours in nurseries 'total shambles'

The Renaissance Club, home of the Genesis Scottish Open, is staging a match between the Scottish Junior Tour and Madrid Golf Federation this weekend. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.
The Renaissance Club, home of the Genesis Scottish Open, is staging a match between the Scottish Junior Tour and Madrid Golf Federation this weekend. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Renaissance Club hosts top Scottish juniors in Madrid match

Richard Cockburn blazed a trail in the 'Mad Men' world
Richard Cockburn blazed a trail in the 'Mad Men' world

Scotsman obituaries: Richard Cockburn, fighter pilot and pioneering advertising ...

Police are searching for Austin McGovern
Police are searching for Austin McGovern

Police launch search for missing nine-year-old boy

The family hub in the open-plan kitchen, dining and family space in the Cedarwood
The family hub in the open-plan kitchen, dining and family space in the Cedarwood

New builds: Bee-themed showcase creates a real buzz

Angela Craig, Tony O'Malley and Alan Borrowman. Picture: Ian Georgeson
Angela Craig, Tony O'Malley and Alan Borrowman. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Glasgow-based Friends Legal acquires East Lothian’s largest firm of solicitors

Millie Thomas, head of the new EDA East Lothian franchise, with pupils of the school, at its branch in Haddington. Picture: contributed.
Millie Thomas, head of the new EDA East Lothian franchise, with pupils of the school, at its branch in Haddington. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh Dance Academy leaping into East Lothian with new franchise

John Johnstone of Football Mindset with Lothian Colts 2012 team and their new kits.
John Johnstone of Football Mindset with Lothian Colts 2012 team and their new kits.

Hearts, Hibs & Rangers stars who helped kit out Lothian team after £800 lurch

Andy Martin, operations director, Andrew Wright Windows; Colin Kennedy, construction director, Cruden Building; Charlie Berry, managing director, Andrew Wright Windows.
Andy Martin, operations director, Andrew Wright Windows; Colin Kennedy, construction director, Cruden Building; Charlie Berry, managing director, Andrew Wright Windows.

Historic Irvine firm secures key contracts for 3,500 windows and doors

Magnet fisherman Eddie Wells With Japanese Sword
Magnet fisherman Eddie Wells With Japanese Sword

Magnet fishermen haul Samurai sword and bullets from Union Canal

The outbreak is related to the Church Road Pear Tree Nursery in Haddington.
The outbreak is related to the Church Road Pear Tree Nursery in Haddington.

East Lothian E. coli outbreak at nursery leads to 28 cases

A man at the power supply for electric car charging station. charging the battery of the vehicle. Picture: Adobe Stock
A man at the power supply for electric car charging station. charging the battery of the vehicle. Picture: Adobe Stock

Vehicle charging points to become mandatory for new builds

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Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader
Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why unionists should not celebrate Yousaf's election as SNP leader

A man drops flowers to a makeshift memorial where baloons and Teddy bears are left on the outside the Covenant School building at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Nashville, Tennessee, March 27. -(Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
A man drops flowers to a makeshift memorial where baloons and Teddy bears are left on the outside the Covenant School building at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Nashville, Tennessee, March 27. -(Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Three children and three adults killed in Nashville elementary school shooting