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Welcome to Konect magazines!

Read our November 2021edition 👇

We are the lifestyle & community magazines for West Lothian and Edinburgh (west).

Be inspired and informed.

Positive stories, expert columns, deals, offers and everything you need to know about local life.

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2 min

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...

3 min

Interested in counselling skills? Courses & volunteering at SMILE West Lothian

A local charity specialising in counselling for children and young people is looking to get more people trained, and raise funds for the...

Homes & Gardens

Oct 27
2 min

Easy autumn updates

The best things about autumn? Stunning foliage, the return of hearty soups and stews, spiced apple pie and the chance to cosy up your home

Local charities

Community for Food: So that no local schoolchild will go hungry

Interested in counselling skills? Courses & volunteering at SMILE West Lothian

Search, Track, Trap

Local People

Jun 8

Balerno's Waffle Queen

Feb 7

West Lothian Dippers : Braving the winter water

Jul 7, 2020

Isolation? Been there, done that

Local walks

Apr 20

Have you discovered Bathgate's hills?

The hills’ rich history, interesting features and proximity to Bathgate, Livingston and Linlithgow make for many fantastic short walks

Food & Drink

The truth about ice cream

Six hour shortcake

Avoiding traditional rules: the wine recommendation column

Health & Beauty

May 12

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

Apr 9

Ride It Out together

Add an event to the What's On

Add your club to the Clubs & Classes

CLUBS & CLASSES

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