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Ali Carlyle: Committed to quality

Ali Carlyle is head chef at Carlyle’s Bar and Kitchen in Balerno. He got his start in catering at age 15, and since then has taken...

Sprint for Life! Gavin McMurray

Balerno resident Gavin McMurray is involved in the fight against coronary heart disease. Founder of the Sprint for Life charity, in...

Meet the jazz cook! Shannon Denson

Shannon Denson is the new manager of the Bridge Community Café at Holy Trinity Wester Hailes, a church that St Mungo’s, Balerno partners....

Suzan Webber: The queen of time management

Councillor Susan Webber represents the Pentland Hills ward alongside fellow Conservative Councillor Graeme Bruce. A local, she attended...

Amy Foster: A Girl and her Golf

Balerno High School pupil Amy Foster (17) has a passion for golf! In 2015 she reduced her handicap from 27 to 14 and was named “Most...

A day in the life of a Natural Heritage Officer

When you and (most probably) your dog make your way round Harlaw Reservoir, you’ll pass the Visitor Centre, which is opened and closed...