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Meet our writers and columnists

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Suzanne Green

Columnist

Suzanne lives in Balerno. She contributes a series of columns, currently the Real Life column. She is married to Andy and they have two adult daughters.

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Joanne Frette

Sommelier

Joanne is a professional sommelier who runs Swirl Sip Socialise -  food and wine pairing specialists based in Edinburgh. She contributes Konect's monthly Wine Tasting column. Joanne lives in Juniper Green with her family.

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Stuart McMorrow

Vet

Stuart McMorrow BVM&S MRCVS is head vet at West Port Veterinary Clinic in Linlithgow. He contributes the pet's health column.

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Kate Stevenson

Photographers

Clare and Kate run Scottish Sisters Photography,. They travel around the country to watch and photograph amazing wildlife and scenic landscapes. They contribute the Local Environment column

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Graham Stevenson

Living Well

Graham is the Owner of Home Instead West Lothian. He is passionate about providing care and support to allow individuals to lead fulfilled lives in their own homes. Graham contributes the Living Well column in the West Lothian editions.

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Heriot Watt University

Researchers

The Local Lab column is contributed by Heriot Watt University to engage the public in a range of their research projects. We get a glimpst of cutting edge research via an interview with a different  researcher each month.

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Robert Ewing

Film Reviewer

Robert writes the monthly film review for Konect. He lives in Kirknewton and is passionate about film as an art form and shining a light on films that may not be on people's radar.

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Tina Gilbert

Thought for the Month

Tina lives in Livingston and teaches yoga and meditation. She contributes the Thought for the Month.

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Dougal Phillip

Gardening

Dougal and Leslie are Directors at New Hopetoun Gardens. Inspiring, informing and entertaining for over 40 years. Dougal contributes the monthly Garden Project.

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Francine Orr

Life Coach

Francine is an NLP coach, hypnotherapist and reiki practioner. She lives in Linlithgow and contributes the monthly life coaching column for Konect.

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Helen-Jane Gisbourne

Editor & Feature Writer

Helen-Jane is the editor of Konect magazines and writes many of the regular articles especially third sector features, business spotlights and local history.

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Alison Downie

Physiotherapist

Alison works at McNaughton Physiogrange in Edinburgh and is one of the therapists who contributes the monthly health column.

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Lucy Logan

Money Matters

Principal at Calderwood Financial, an Associate Partner Practice of St James's Place. Lucy lives in Calderwood and contributes the monthly Money Matters column in the Calders edition.

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Linda Linton

Physiotherapist

Linda works at McNaughton Physiogrange in Edinburgh and is one of the therapists who contributes the monthly health column.

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