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Local History Lennox Tower Technology A better reception plus local businesses, community information and more!

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Editor’s Message I hope the summer holidays have been going well for those who've got children off school – it's been perfect weather for exploring and enjoying the local area if you've stayed home this year. It will soon be time to think about the new term, don't forget to browse the Clubs and Classes pages for activities, sports and hobbies for all ages.

Our local history article this month looks at Lennox Tower, one of the older structures in our villages, dating back to the 15th century. It has been in ruins now for almost as long as it was in use. Its history is little-known - we're not even sure if it was in fact built for the Lennox family although it has been attributed to them for centuries. See the article on page 8. We have a back-to-school themed Though of the Month from Pat, a quick look at local playgroups, a suggested walk in Uphall from Karen, as well as all our other regular columns.

Congratulations to John Black of Balerno who won the crossword competition in the last issue. This month Tony Harper's Hair Studio in Balerno is offering a conditioning treatment plus a cut and blow dry for one lucky Konect reader, so well worth sending your crossword entry in! They have regular offers so check their advert on page 20.

Thanks for reading the Konect Directory!

Helen-Jane, Editor hj@konectdirectory.co.uk 07854 492638

Contents

Features Lennox Tower 8 Playgroups 13 Chantilly Lace 14 Lane Decor 24 Regulars Thought for the Month 22 Technology 18 Money Matters 30 Gardening 42

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Local Walk Recipe and Food Notes Competitions and Puzzles Prize Crossword Sudoku Kids Puzzles Community What's on Useful Information Clubs & Classes Index of Advertisers

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The Konect Directory is delivered to homes in Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green and Baberton. Copies are also left at the library, community centres, convenience stores and various other locations within the area.

Advertising enquiries: Jenny Thomson 07824 469266 jenny@konectdirectory.co.uk Charlene Gaffney 07772 941899 charlene@konectdirectory.co.uk Advert booking deadline: 15th of the month prior to print Artwork/copy deadline: 18th of the month prior to print

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Front cover photograph: Lennox Tower

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Feature

Lennox Tower

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Edinburgh” in the 1880s, wrote that “Among the six chief places mentioned as being fortified and garrisoned in the neighbourhood of Edinburgh are Lennox Tower on the loyalists' or queen's side, and Curriehill for the king.” This doesn't seem inconsistent with the fact that the Lennox family were vehemently against the queen, believing her to have been implicated in Darnley's murder.

An underground passage that saved it from siege; a story intertwined with Mary Queen of Scots; maybe even a ghost.....if the stones could talk, the ruins of Lennox Tower in Currie would have plenty of stories to tell.

Standing today in an out-of-the-way location near the Water of Leith between Balerno and Currie, in its day it was a strong, if small, fortified tower house.

Its origins are lost - it's unclear exactly who owned it for much of its history, but for centuries it has been said to have belonged to the Earls of Lennox - the Stewart family from which Lord Darnley sprang, the unfortunate second husband of Mary Queen of Scots. It dates from the 15th century and according to tradition it was visited by Mary. Given that the 4th Earl of Lennox was her father-in-law, it is quite possible that she and Darnley spent time here - before his murder and her father-in-law's subsequent witness against Mary in the murder enquiry. But the facts are by no means clear. The historian James Grant, who published “Old and New

By Helen-Jane Shearer

It was a rectangular keep with thick walls and surrounded by a moat. Sited on high land above the river it would have had beautiful views over the Firth of Forth.

We can tell from the ruins that it was possibly surrounded by a barmkin, and that other buildings stood between the tower and the moat. The lower floor had three barrel-vaulted interconnecting cellars. There was a long hall at the upper level, and deep recesses with stone seats.

There was possibly an upper floor or parapet walkway above. A large fireplace with 2 flues are still visible in one of the walls. article continues on page 40

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Principal: Ms K. Sara J.Wood

BA (HONS), RAD RTS, Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance

Lessons for age 2 years and above New Adult Ballet Class!

Studio Locations:

Edinburgh College - Sighthill Campus Ratho Community Centre

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Local Playgroups

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It's a well established fact that children's pre-school years form a vitally important foundation for their future development - learning to mix with other children; taking part in a range of activities that they may not necessarily be able to do at home; their parents meeting other parents for support and sharing....these are all vital factors in giving children a head start.

We've been finding our what's on offer at local playgroups, so if you have a toddler and are contemplating playgroup, we hope this will encourage you.

The Village Playgroup, Wraparound and Afterschool Club Based in Balerno Community Centre, and open 8am – 6pm 5 days a week, including holidays (50 weeks per year). Children can experience and choose from a wide and balanced range of toys and activities in a safe and stimulating environment. “Playzone” sessions available: two hours of play and craft for 2 year olds at £5.00

per session. (You need to book a minimum of two Playzone sessions per week). Breakfast and Afterschool Club until 6pm available for children up to 8 years. Pick up service from Dean Park Nursery. For more information see www.thevillageplaygroup.co.uk.

Currie Playgroup Based in Currie Baptist Church Hall, and open 8.45am-11.45am 5 days a week during term time. Preschool play from age 3 years. £6.50 per child per morning. Wraparound and Lunch Club available for children attending Currie Nursery. Wrap around £5.00, lunch club £2.00.

Session starts with circle time (including a story) followed by other activities.

See www.currieplaygroup.co.uk.

Juniper Green Nursery Playgroup Juniper Green Community Centre, and open 9.15am - 12 noon 5 days a week during school term times. A safe and stimulating environment for children aged 2 – 5 years to develop their social and learning skills through free play and creative art work, such as: dressing up, painting, collage, play dough, reading, singing and musical games, sand and water playing. In warmer weather there is a wellequipped garden. For more information see http://junipergreenplaygroup.vpweb.co.uk.

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I provide expert advice on all building projects with a free consultation to determine viability.

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Central heating - service, repairs Gas fires, cookers, hobs installation, service & repairs General Plumbing services Garden taps, washing machines, dishwashers Landlord safety inspections email : lesweir@blueyonder.co.uk

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Spotlight on: Chantilly Lace

By Helen-Jane Shearer

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Holly describes her vision for Chantilly Lace: “When you walk through the door looking for your wedding dress, you need to feel really special. My experience of shopping for a dress was that the shop staff didn't treat it as if it were the most important thing happening to me at that time. But it should be! Like in the movies,” she laughs, “where the bride-to-be gets champagne at her dress fitting and is made to feel really special. That's what Chantilly Lace will be like.”

“When I was looking for my wedding dress, I couldn't find any shops selling non-designer dresses. It was impossible to find a nice dress for less than £1000 - and most are much more.” Holly Sneddon is explaining to me the story behind Chantilly Lace, her new bridal shop opening in Bathgate this month (August).

“I thought, 'There has to be a better option, there has to be a way of having a beautiful dress without paying those prices'” So, with her own experience behind her of trailing around countless bridal shops, Holly set about finding a solution. The answer was in importing non-branded dresses at a fraction of the price of the designer brands. And for the past two years, she has been running a very successful online business selling bridesmaids dresses, flower girl dresses, veils and accessories by importing them at a much reduced rate and selling them online. Following the success of this, she is now extending the principal to a full bridal shop, where beautiful, quality and of course affordable bridal dresses will be stocked in addition to her current range of bridesmaids and flower girl dresses. You will be able to visit and see the dresses, have a fitting and choose from a wide range of beautiful dresses that look as stunning as the designer ones, are great quality but leave a much smaller hole in your wedding budget.

“I want a shop where anyone, from any walk of life, can come and find a beautiful dress without worrying about the price tag”, she explains.

“We stock a wide range of dresses to suit all tastes, from ball gown styles, or modern elegant fish tail dresses, or 50s style....really something for everyone.”

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What else will be different about Chantilly Lace? “You will be able to buy bridesmaids or flower girl dress on the spot and take it home if we have the size and style in stock that you want. That is very unusual for a bridal shop.” They will have samples of many styles of wedding dresses in stock in sizes 8 – 20, so you will be able to try something your size and then order the style you want. Holly can order in up to size 24. “We also have a huge range of veils in stock, at least 30 different styles, which again you will be able to purchase and take home on the spot.”

The shop was in the process of being painted when I spoke with Holly. She explained that the interior décor and feel of it is very important. “Being in a beautifully painted and decorated shop to choose your dress is important, it's all part of the experience.”

It sounds like the Chantilly Lace experience is a must for all local bridesto-be. The shop opens at 13 Hopetoun Street, Bathgate, on the 10th of August.

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Chantilly Lace

OPENING SATURDAY 10TH AUGUST

Champagne & canapes From 12 noon

Opening Times

Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 10am to 5pm Thurs 10 am to 8pm

Closed Sunday and Mondays

Tel: 01506 815561 Specializing in bridal dresses & wedding party wear Bridesmaid & flower girl dresses veils, tiaras, crystal shoes & christening dresses

Bridal dresses start from £400 Cathedral veils start from £50 Bridesmaid dresses from £110 Flower girl & christening dresses start from £40

13 Hopetoun Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, EH48 4PA To advertise call Jenny on 07824 469266 or Charlene on 07772 941899

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Tag Cleaning Services Local window and gutter cleaning service

Established over 30 years Free quotations on request Tel : 0131 449 2807 (Office) Neil : 07711 581 384 (Mob) www.TagCleaningServices.co.uk

IRONING AID

Free pick-up & delivery - next day service

0131 538 5223 07877 381940

A & A Electrical Solutions Ltd Balerno All electrical work Private or commercial No job too big or small All work guaranteed Free estimates Professional and reliable service

Alan: 07969 929327

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Alexander Aitken Plastering 51 Dolphin Rd, Currie Call Sandy

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Plaster work, rough casting, ceramic tiling & general maintenance

Now doing a CARPET CLEANING SERVICE

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GET 3 CARPETS THOROUGHLY DEEP CLEANED FOR THE PRICE OF 2 FREE no tion obliga s quote

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Technology

A better reception

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TV's been around for a long time and we're all familiar with the standard roof aerial's coaxial cable. But what happens when an old-style aerial isn't enough? It might be because your Freeview reception isn't up to scratch, or because you want to upgrade to Freesat - or it might be because you have a Smart TV that's just begging to be connected to your broadband, or because you want to have TVs in multiple rooms.

Freeview boxes can be particularly prone to reception problems, especially if they're the fairly cheap ones you can buy in supermarkets. If the signal isn't strong enough you'll encounter picture freezes and the picture degrading into a series of large blocks.

Upgrading your aerial to a better one can help address this: the better the signal going in, the better the experience you're going to get from your TV. Remember too that aerials can benefit more than just your TV: you can also buy dedicated aerials for FM radio and DAB radio.

The upgrades that can feed your high-tech TV by satellites, and while many are scrambled plenty aren't; in most cases, accessing them requires a slightly different kind of satellite dish to the one you'd use for Sky. If you've bought a TV in the last few years there's a very good chance it's a smart TV with some kind of internet features: even relatively affordable sets such as Finlux's £269 32F8030-T comes with internet services including BBC iPlayer, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. While some such TVs include wireless network connections, including the Finlux we've just mentioned, home wireless networks aren't usually up to the job of streaming HD TV - especially if other family members are using the same network for their laptops, tablets or smartphones. For best results we'd recommend a wired broadband connection, which connects to your TV via an Ethernet cable - and we'd make the same recommendation for smart Blu-Ray players with internet features as well as games consoles such as PlayStations and Xboxes.

If the signal's good enough, you can run the aerial to multiple rooms and install extra points without having to install a new aerial.

The process is fairly straightforward - your aerial has a box called a splitter, which provides multiple connections for the cables to your new points – but it's important to use the right cable: cheap cables can suffer from interference and poor signal quality. If in doubt, ask a professional installer.

Another popular option is Freesat, which offers all the benefits of satellite TV without the expensive monthly subscriptions. With over 150 channels including six free HD ones it's a great service, but of course you'll also need a satellite dish so you can receive it. You'll need a dedicated Freesat SD or Freesat HD box, too, although if you're an ex-Sky customer you should be able to use your existing dish with your new Freesat box.

Freesat isn't the only satellite service you can access. Many European channels are broadcast

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The problem for many households is that the TV, games console or smart Blu-Ray player is nowhere near the internet router, and while you can run Ethernet cabling over door frames and around skirting boards to connect your device to the router the results can be rather unsightly. A professional installer can run the cabling and make it invisible, and we think it's well worth doing: not only will you have the best possible speeds from your internet connection, but you won’t have to look at any unsightly cabling.

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BABERTON GOLF CLUB SPECIAL 2013 LIMITED OFFERS ON MEMBERSHIPS See the fantastic new clubhouse and course improvements!

Full Memberships—CONTACT US FOR SPECIAL LIMITED OFFER WITH ENTRY FEE REDUCED BY 50% FOR FIRST 50 APPLICANTS 6 Day Membership. Play Sun—Fri, NO ENTRY FEE Midweek Membership. Play Mon—Fri, NO ENTRY FEE Young Adult (Age 18—30) Membership. NO ENTRY FEE Use our interest free direct debit scheme to spread the cost at no charge!

Number of places are limited so to book your discounted trial round (£10) and for further details phone Club on 0131 453 4911 Mon—Fri Pro shop on 0131 453 3555 Sat—Sun email: manager@baberton.co.uk website: www.babertongolfclub.com

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Total was £58.00 now only £40.00 INCLUDE - Geleration long lasting Polish or a Spray Tan for an additional £15.00.

Book today for your Christmas Party Pamper. You deserve it.

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Thought for the Month

Starting at a new school or in a new class?

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look for someone who is being quiet, because they will probably be feeling worse than you are and will be very grateful if you can start a conversation with them. You can do this by making a comment and then asking a question, ‘It’s hard keeping up with all this writing isn’t it, do you manage all right?’ or something similar. Then you can look out for them going into class, at break times, or outside school. Remember that it’s fine to have 2-3 friends, not everyone needs a crowd. Making friends in class is good, but so are friendships on the bus, at an after school activity, club or sports.

Remember that true friendships take time to build naturally and you don’t need to change to fit into them. Being yourself at your best is what people will like.

Maybe you have someone in your family who is starting at a new school soon? Or just moving into a new class or school year?

What will they be most concerned about?

It is probably going to be friendships, how will I keep old friends, make new ones, know how to choose a good friend? For children in primary school family and friends can help by talking about the positive aspects of school, and arranging play dates with others who will be going to the same school. You can use other mums as a source of information about the school, and the school itself if you are new to the area.

For older children and those starting secondary school one of the principle worries will be about making friends (and this actually applies to all of us who are going into new situations). Look around for the sorts of people you would like to be friends with. If you feel a bit lonely,

By Pat Banfill

Pat Banfill, Pastoral Assistant, St Mungo’s Church, Balerno, www.stmungos.org

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Pain-free dentistry ... ...in an atmosphere of care and trust at No 9 Dental Practice 9 East Main Street Broxburn EH52 5AB

If you would like an appointment please give us a call, we would love to see you

Telephone: 01506 857717

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Photo Feature Lane Decor

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David Lane is an awardwinning local decorator who specialises in special effects such as graining (imitating wood grains), marbling (imitating marble), murals and trompe l’oeil. Trompe l’oeil means “deceive the eye”, and refers to work that creates an optical illusion of depth, such as a 3D appearance on a flat surface. David has been given the title Master Decorator by the Faculty of Decoration.

Images: 1) David at work marbling

columns in St John Cantius

church in Broxburn.

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EH1 CONTRACTS ROOFING & BUILDING CONTRACTOR LOCAL FAMILY RUN BUSINESS Flat Roofing Traditional Slating & Tiling Guttering- Cast iron & uPVC Harling & Roughcasting All Building Work Undertaken All Works Fully Guaranteed

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Covering Clackmannanshire, Edinburgh, Fife, the Lothian's and Perth & Kinross

Professional Oven cleaning service: ovens, ranges, hob, BBQ, microwaves or extractor unit. Gives us a call for a free no obligation quote.

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Telephone 01506 410530, www.thecleanteam-scotland.co.uk

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Spotlight on:

 Take advantage of our celebrations  Massive savings to be made!

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So to celebrate this great milestone and more importantly give back to our loyal customers who’ve helped keep us around so long, we’ve decided to slash our prices in our summer sale. Come along to our Church Hill showroom today.

James Erskine Interiors This year, the managing director of James Erskine Interiors will be celebrating his 50th year with the company.

Norman Laidlaw joined the interior firm in the 1960s after his father had purchased the business in 1945.

Norman started as an apprentice, and grew up with the industry.

Norman is the MD and owner of the company. We caught up with Mr Laidlaw to get his thoughts:

Look forward to seeing you!

The James Erskine Team 6-10 Church Hill Place 0131 447 3135

“I really enjoy my job, and still go out estimating. I am proud to have been a part of this business for so long”.

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0131 477 1167 Fully stocked & fully trained professional Locksmiths 24 hours a day www.1stcall-locksmiths.com

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Money Matters

Pensions: All change

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Advantages of a pension plan 1) Tax relief on contributions up to £40,000 a year

at the member’s highest marginal rate with the

ability to carry forward any unused allowance.

2) In most cases the pension will be free from

Inheritance Tax. 3) From age 55 onwards, 25% of the fund can be

taken as a tax free lump sum but there is now a limit.

In previous articles we have mentioned the benefits of pensions i.e. you get tax relief at your marginal rate, the fund grows in a tax efficient environment and at the end on retirement you can take 25% tax free cash. That is all well and good, but the government is as always tinkering with the rules so it is worth outlining some key changes.

Allowed contributions From 6th April 2014 the amount that you will be allowed to contribute to a personal pension and get tax relief will be reduced to £40,000 or 100% of total income, whichever is the lower.

By Personal Money Management

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Local walk

Wanders in a Community Woodland

Karen Murray revels in the tranquillity of a local woodland in Uphall

that has been cleaned up, replanted and generally given a make-over.

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Here we fared better. Managed by West Lothian Council the woodland has a number of entrances in the village and off the B8046. There is no real parking apart from on residential streets but as long as you are considerate you will not cause a problem, or park on West Main Street and walk up through the housing estate to find an entrance.

I don’t know what the weather is doing as you read this month’s issue but as we have all been basking in glorious sunshine during the school summer holidays (a rare event from my experience) walks have been more plentiful in our household than is the norm.

As I work most days, enjoying a stroll in the evening sunshine comes quite high up my list of good things to do, and managing to persuade the kids to come too is a bonus. They do sometimes wonder why I drag them off in the car in order to walk however and they don’t necessarily agree with the idea of researching walks that others can do from their own doorstep.

By Karen Murray

We entered the woodland from behind the houses on St Andrew’s Drive, going through a wide gate and were immediately on a recently surfaced path.

The boys had a Frisbee with them which meant we didn’t get very far along the path at first but fun was being had. There are benches and sign posts to help you negotiate the woods and while most of the paths are surfaced, some remain grass tracks but with the good weather there were no muddy walkways to worry about.

The woodland is 13 hectares and contains some dense woodland, up to 60 years old, with areas of open grassland where the wild flowers grow in profusion - deliberately so. It had been very overgrown but thinning and removal of non-native species in the improvement work has increased the natural light and improved the biodiversity.

One such gorgeous evening, kids in tow, we headed to Uphall to search out some walking routes. I had been informed that you can take a circular route of just ¾ of a mile around the Uphall Bing and I am sure you can. Unfortunately we could not find an entrance to this walk - if you know where to park up and find this walk please let me know! In deference to the increasing boredom of the children as we drove in circles, we headed on into Uphall itself in search of the Uphall Community Woodland I had also heard mention of as it one of those overgrown woodlands 34

The woodland is obviously a haven for dog walkers and we met plenty along the way and there are great views not only of the Pentlands but of the local high point of Binny Craig too. Sitting as it does behind the houses, the woodland provides a green wedge between the housing and the agricultural land behind it. However, you can access the fields behind the woods via a number of stiles and needless to say this looked far more interesting to two young lads than the organised structure network of paths. Over a stile we hopped and into the fields where the narrow paths are overgrown with meadow plants.

One Frisbee had to be confiscated as we walked through waist high foliage. Like the woodlands you could wander quite a way here among the fields.

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If you are after a longer walk you could take the gravel track that ultimately leads to Binny Craig; alternatively you can head back on the same gravel track to West Main Street. We decided to retrace our steps through the fields and then back into the woodland and through the housing estate to the car. Having told the boys were doing a quick walk of less than a mile, I think we may have wandered around for nearer three miles and it was way past bedtime when we returned home. The sun

was still warming our backs however and there was no school next day so why worry.

This community woodland is a great place for a quick stint of exercise or a more leisurely stroll and if you live in Uphall it is the perfect place to pop out with the dog, the husband/wife or on your own for some peace and quiet, and if you don’t live in Uphall, visit it anyway as it is a tranquil little spot right on the edge of a busy little town.

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p8 There was an underground

passage linking Lennox Tower with the Water of Leith. This tunnel is described by Dr William Nisbet in the Statistical Account of Currie in the 1790s as being recently blocked up as cattle kept wandering down into it.

Here is one of the stories associated with the underground tunnel :

Drawing by A Archer of Lennox Tower from the West, 1836.

“It is supposed that the garrison (in war time) secured by this means a clandestine supply of water, and that during a siege, when they were hard pressed for provisions and the enemy in confident expectation of starving them out, a soldier accidentally caught some fish in his bucket (in the act of drawing water) which the governor boastingly held out in sight of the besiegers. On seeing this unexpected store, the assailants hastily raised the siege, deeming it hopeless to attempt to starve a garrison that was so

mysteriously supplied.

It is probable that this episode occurred during the war between the king's and queen's party, which culminated in the siege of Edinburgh Castle in 1573”.

James Grant, Old and New Edinburgh, Cassell's 1880.

James VI said to have used Lennox Tower as a hunting lodge; George Heriot may have acquired it; the facts are murky.

But by the time Dr Nisbet was writing his Statistical Account in 1790s, it was well and truly ruined and being used as a pig sty. He writes, “The extent of the rampart, or out wall, which goes round the brow of the hill, is about 304 paces, or 1212 feet. The under part of it is now occupied as a hog-stye.” We have drawings of the ruins from 1836; and in 1920, archaeologists visiting from the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) recorded that “the ruin, in poor condition now forms a rock garden.”

Today the ruins still rest in peace in their secluded spot. It seems unlikely that we will ever know the real stories they have to tell.

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This month is often seen as a gap month; the summer flowers begin to fade and the harvest of vegetables begins to feel samey. It can also be the hottest and/or the wettest month in Scotland.

The real heat has helped things ripen and begin to taste as they should. To see how to support plants that have grown lanky, visit the Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. The enormous herbaceous border is managed so as to look spectacular in August and September.

Trim and shape hedges leave them in good shape for winter and snow loads.

Prune climbing plants and trained fruit trees.

Cut back and tie -in climbing roses making a good shape for next year.

Harvest lavender and other herbs you want to dry in bunches.

Propagate lavender, Hebe,Box, Ceanethus and other semi-ripe cuttings.

Plant out leeks and winter brasicca. Re-new 1/3 of the strawberry patch by planting the runners you potted up earlier in the year. If you missed doing this you can pot up runners now and keep over winter for spring planting.

Pest control - introduce bio controls to the greenhouse; start burning black-spot infected leaves. It’s too late to spray.

Earwigs can be a menace for carnations,chrysa nthemums,clematis and dahlias. The traditional remedy is to stuff small flowerpots with straw or wood shavings and put them on canes at flower head height. The earwigs rest up there in the day when you can catch them and deal with them.

Plan - Early autumn is the best time to plant shrubs and trees. The soil is at its warmest and the plants get time to settle before winter.

You need not restrict yourself to whatever the nearest DIY store happens to have - often these shops have stock out of season for Scotland (they are national chains) so you are better off going to local people who know our conditions. Look at bulbs and don’t leave it too late to order them.

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It’s that time of year again, time for the Scottish Newfoundland Club to hold their annual Charity Fund Show at Humbie Holdings, nr Kirknewton.

Last year we held the show to help local girl Rebecca White from East Calder who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy. We raised £1,000 to start the fund for a MyTobii which works with eye movement and would be a fantastic help for her. The fund now stands at over £5.000 which is great news for the family.

This is the 20th anniversary of the Scottish Newfoundland Club and in those 20 years

Companion Dog Show in Kirknewton we have raised thousands of pounds for various charities. This year the funds raised will go to Newfoundland Welfare.

We hope many people will come along with their dogs and their families and enjoy a great day out. There will be lots of specials on offer, rosettes, trophies, lots of raffle prizes, teas, coffees, burgers and homemade baking. We hope this year will be a great success and make our 20th anniversary show really special.

We would like to thank everyone at Konect for their support and adverts throughout the years.

COMPANION DOG SHOW

in aid of Northern Newfoundland Club Welfare held under Kennel Club Regulations by The Scottish Newfoundland Club Sunday 1st September, 2013 at Nr Wilkieston, Kirknewton, EH27 8DS Entries from 12 noon - £5 for first dog; £1 for subsequent dogs.

Judge – Les Griffiths. Judging commences at 1.00 pm Rosettes 1st to 4th – Trophies BIS; RBIS; BP; BV; SNR Pedigree Classes •AV Puppy (6-12 months) • AV Junior (12-18 months) • AV Sporting • AV Non Sporting • AV Working • AV Terrier • AV Pastoral • AV Open • AV Veteran (over 7 years) • Junior Handling (exhibitors under 18 - dog must be owned by exhibitor or exhibitor’s parents) Companion Dog Club Members Only • Most lovable OAP (8 years and over) • Dog judge would most like to take home

Rescue Classes (Judge – Ros Dyer) • Best rescue • Special Newfoundland Rescue Novelty Classes • Best Golden Oldie (8 years and over) • Best 6 legs • Handsomest Dog • Prettiest Bitch • Dog with waggiest tail • Most Appealing eyes • Dog judge would most like to take home • Dog most like his/her owner Fun Agility

Obedience Classes • Good Citizen Bronze Test Dogs who have won any of the following awards are not eligible for entry : •Challenge Certificate (or any award that counts towards the title of Champion under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club) (Pedigree classes only). •Reserve Challenge Certificates (Pedigree classes only). •Junior Warrant (Pedigree classes only) •Obedience Certificate (Obedience classes only) ONLY UNDOCKED DOGS AND LEGALLY DOCKED DOGS MAY BE ENTERED FOR EXHIBITION AT THIS SHOW.

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Recipe & Food Notes Swedish Lemon Potatoes 500g Waxy potatoes, Anya or Charlotte; half cooked and sliced Gratted zest and juice of a large lemon Spoon of Marmite Black pepper Chopped parsley for decoration 100g butter melted with the Marmite Method Mix the melted butter, Marmite and lemon juice and zest together.

Layer up the sliced potatoes in a ovenproof dish, pouring a little butter/lemon/ Marmite mixture over each layer as you go.

Dot the top with a little butter to help in the baking. Cover closely with cling wrap and a layer of foil. Bake in the oven at 180C for 35/45 minutes. Baking the dish covered ensures it is moist and the lemon salt taste goes into all the potatoes. This goes well with ham or cold meats and a salad.

Classic Mayonnaise Mayonnaise is the basic sauce from which many others are created.

Making your own is not difficult but requires a calm steady hand and is much helped by the use of a blender wand However the best texture is achieved by mixing slowly by hand with a wooden spoon or a fork.

2 egg yolks at room temperature 1/2 pint oil; half and half sunflower and refined olive oil. Extra virgin oil has too strong a taste.

Method Put the oil in a jug from which it is easy to control the flow. The oil and yolks should be the same temperature. salt, ground black pepper, mustard powder squeeze of lemon juice/ little wine vinegar In a shallow bowl beat the yolks with the salt, pepper and mustard. I use a fork.

Slowly DROP by DROP beat in the oil.

Gradually the mixture thickens; as it does you can add the oil more quickly and also change to using a wooden spoon. When about half the oil has been used add a little lemon juice or vinegar. Beat it well in.

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Condiments and Sauces

By Anne Pinkerton

Then continue adding the oil until it is all incorporated and you have a glossy, thick, creamy, yellow sauce.

The original recipe I was given by an aunt ended with.... “and do not let your mind wander.� Good advice; watch the slow development of the emulsion and all will be well! If you are unlucky and the sauce curdles, start again with one egg yolk adding the curdled mixture drop by drop.

Rose-Marie Sauce add a little tomato puree and tomato ketchup, a dash of dry sherry, a drop of Tabasco and a tablespoon of whipped double cream to half the basic mayonnaise above.

Coronation Sauce needs a little more work but the real thing is delicious and subtle.

1 small onion finely copped and cooked in 2 teaspoons of oil till transparent. To this add 2 teaspoons mild curry powder and a teaspoon of tomato puree. Cook for 1 minute. Add 1/2 wine glass red wine, 3 tablespoons water, a bay leaf, 2 teaspoons apricot jam and salt and black pepper and a good squeeze of lemon juice. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes and cool. Sieve the mixture and use to add to taste to mayonnaise.

Finally add 2 tablespoons of whipped double cream. Use to coat cooked, cold chicken.

Barbeque Sauce is a sauce made of sauces.

Mix to taste but starting with about equal quantities of Brown sauce and Tomato ketchup. Add a little Worcester sauce and a drop or 2 of Tabasco. Sweeten with some tomato chutney and sharpen with some Dijon mustard. Mix well. Spread this on chicken thighs and leave them to take in the flavours for 30 minutes before grilling or cooking on the barbeque.

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What’s On & Useful Info Balerno Library

1 Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EQ 0131 529 5500 balerno.library@edinburgh.gov.uk Opening times Mon & Wed: 1.00pm - 8.00pm Tues & Fri: 10.00am - 5.00pm 10.00am - 2.00pm Saturday: Bookgroup - Last Monday of the month, 6.30-7.30pm Bookbug (rhymes and songs for babies and toddlers) – every Friday 10.30am – 11am Storytime for under fives every Tues at 10.30am

Currie Library

210 Lanark Road West, Currie, EH14 5NX 0131 529 5609 currie.library@edinburgh.gov.uk Opening times Mon & Wed: 1.00pm - 8.00pm Tues, Thurs & Fri: 10.00am - 5.00pm 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday: Bookbug (rhymes and songs for babies and toddlers) – every Thurs & Fri 10.30am – 11am Bookgroup - 1st Wednesday of the month, 7-8pm Arts and Crafts every Thurs 3.30pm The Pentlands Medical Centre 44 Pentland View, Currie, EH14 5QB 0131 449 2142

August 2013 Monday 5th August Wild flower meadow survey Meet at Threipmuir. Car Park. 13.30 – 15.30.

Help survey the wildflowers at this recently developed site at Bavelaw Marsh; located within a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Bring sturdy footwear and waterproofs.

Booking essential, for more information and to book contact the Natural Heritage Service on 0131 529 2401 or email pentlandhills@edinburgh.gov.uk.

Cost: free.

Saturday 10th August Balerno Farmers Market Main Street (pedestrianised), Balerno, 9am – 1pm.

Saturday 24th August Juniper Green Community Market The Dental Surgery Car Park, 577 Lanark Road, opposite Juniper Avenue, Juniper Green. 9am – 1pm.

The members of Balerno & Currie Marie Curie Fundraising Group would like to say a great blooming "Thank You" to everyone who supported their Great Blooming Tea Party on Sunday, 23rd June. We are delighted to let you know that we raised a fantastic £1100! Watch this space for our next event.

Thank you again!

Thursday 1st August Autumn Watch at Harlaw - Children's Activity Afternoon Autumn is a busy time for animals as they prepare for winter. Come along to Harlaw House Visitor Centre and learn about what the animals are doing, with arts, crafts and activities.

Drop in Session at Harlaw House Visitor Centre, 13:30 – 15:30. Suitable for 5 - 8 year olds. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: Donations welcome.

To include your event here, please email editor@konectdirectory.co.uk or call 07854 492638

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Balerno Bowling Club 5 Ladycroft, Balerno, EH14 7AG

Social, competitive and friendly local community lawn bowling activities Range of Memberships available for all age groups. New members welcome Pool, Darts, Dominoes, Televised Sport, Bingo and great Cabaret acts Comfortable licensed bars & lounge, Function Hall available for member hire

For more information visit us at the Clubhouse or phone 0131-449 3789

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The Pitstop is open daily, all year round in the Main Steet of Addiewell, EH55 8HN. There is ample parking, free entry and child friendly facilities.

Perfect for any age we offer low cost softplay, kids parties, new Hedgerow Café with free wifi, pay as you go gym and sauna, meeting rooms and function suite for up to 140 people. We welcome you and group visits.

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Solution July 13 crossword

Across: 1 Chateau, 5 Raced, 8 Identical, 9 Ode, 10 Eaten, 12 Mirrors, 13 Relationships, 15 Instant, 17 Ahead, 19 Who, 20 Ambulance, 22 Yield, 23 Enthral.

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Clubs & Classes

Sports, Hobbies, Learning, Support Groups & more...

Potter Around Studio at Overton Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DD Clubs including oil painting for both children and adults, jewellery workshops, fused glass, candle making, knitting, scrapbooking, kids craft club, Warhammer club. Craft shop, beads, children’s parties, baby prints and more. Plus drop in any time for pottery painting.

For all class times, bookings and more information call 01506 238961 or email chat@potteraround.co.uk. www.potteraround.co.uk

Pentland Art Club Meet at Balerno High School Art Room every Thursday 7.30 – 9.30pm. Demonstrations, speakers, work evenings. All mediums. New members welcome, please contact Denise Cunningham on 0131 449 3468

BABERTON 172nd Pentland Scouts (Baberton)

BALERNO Balerno Girls' Brigade Ogston Hall in Balerno Parish Church Tuesdays 6.30 – 7.30pm Contact Marion Milne, 0131 449 4441 or email marion724@talktalk.net Village Playgroup, Wraparound and Afterschool Club Balerno Community Centre.

Available 8am – 6pm 5 days a week. Preschool play from age 2 years, Breakfast/Afterschool Club up to 8 years. Full or part time childcare. Call 0131 451 5756.

Pilates classes Balerno Parish Church Mondays. New term starts 12 August 6.35 - 7.35pm - Post Beginners 7.35 - 8.35pm - Intermediate 8.35 - 9.35pm - Beginners Please call Judi on 07716 830905

Balerno Parish Church Guild Balerno Parish Church New Hall First and third Wednesdays (commencing October) at 7.30pm.Varied syllabus with many interesting speakers.

Tea/coffee is served at the end of the meeting. New members or visitors warmly welcomed.

Balerno Folk Club Held on the last Tuesday of each month in Balerno Bowling Club. Doors open 8pm; Evening begins 8.20pm; Guest artist on stage at 8.30pm. Members and guests welcome. For further info contact Morag Dunbar on 0131 449 5014 or John Stirling on 0131 449 3456.

Compass Playgroup Dean Park Primary Pre-School Centre. 2-5 years, wide variety of activities. Mon to Thurs (school term time only) 9:00am-11.45am. Lunch Club and Transfer Service to Dean Park Nursery. Call 0131 449 4530 (during opening hours) for more information or email info@compassplaygroup.com Balerno SWRI Balerno Community Centre First Tuesday of every month (ex Jul & Aug) 7 30pm in. We usually have a speaker but we also have “in house” evenings. There is usually some business to be discussed and we enjoy a “cuppa” whilst chatting.

New members or visitors welcome, just come along.

Children’s swim scheme Balerno High School Tues, Wed and Fri pm, Sat and Sun am Contact Balerno Community Education Office 0131 477 7733 for more info

Balerno Footsteps 4 Fitness Mondays 10am Balerno High School Riverside Café Alternate Thursdays 10am Balerno High School Riverside Café Alternate Fridays 10am Balerno Parish Church Hall Contact 0131 477 7733 www.bf4f.org.uk

Minis @St Mungo’s Group for babies and toddlers with their carers on term time Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am to 11.30am in St Mungo’s church building, Ladycroft, Balerno. All welcome. For more information visit www.stmungos.org

Pentland Caledonia Pipes and Drums Balerno Community Centre every Friday 7pm-9.30pm. New members welcome.

Tuition free on pipes or drums Phone 0131 4495133

Pentland Flower Club Drama Studio, Balerno High School First Friday of the month at 7.15pm (excluding January, February, July and August). Visitors and new members are always welcome. Contact Lis Daly on 0131 442 2146.

51st Pentland Scouts (Balerno) Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Various evenings, Balerno Scout Hall Contact Lawrence Mitchell on 0131 449 4680

Balerno Baby and Toddler Group Balerno Parish Church Hall, 3 Johnsburn Road, Balerno, EH14 7DN. For children 0-5 years and their carers. Term-time Thurs 9.30am-11.30am

Adult daytime swim club Balerno High School. Contact Balerno Community Education Office 0131 477 7733 for more info

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Currie Rugby Football Club Malleny Park Minis (P1-7) Sundays 10.30am - 12pm Contact 0131 449 2432 www.currierugby.org

Currie Youth Club Various activities and facilities available including Gym Teds for childern, Sound and Music room, Youth club facilities Sports hall Playgroup Lunch club and Football teams. See http://cyc.smartchange.org/

Currie Playgroup Currie Baptist Church Hall Mon-Fri, 8.45am-11.45am (term time). Preschool play from age 3 years. £6.50 per child per morning.

Wraparound and Lunch Club for children attending Currie Nursery. Wrap around £5.00, lunch club £2.00.

See www.currieplaygroup.co.uk Bridge Club Meetings in Gibson Craig Hall on Mondays at 1:30pm, September to June. For more information contact the Secretary on 0131 449 3527.

42nd Pentland Scout Group Currie Forth View Crescent, Currie Beavers Tuesdays 18.15 - 19.30 call Martin Elliot 07752 182793 Cubs Mondays 18.15 - 19.45 call Wendy McEwan 07773 446694 Scouts Mondays 19.45 - 21.45 call Ross Brown 07729 714445 Air Cadets 2463 (Currie & Balerno) Squadron Forthview Crescent Mon and Thu 7-9.30pm. 0131 449 7449 for more info Book Group Currie Library. First Wednesday of each month 7.00pm Coffee and Craft Currie High School, Sun Room Monday 7pm -9pm. Bring your own craft and share your knowledge and experience with other crafters and perhaps learn something new. All welcome. £2.00 per night refreshments are included.

The Octagon Club for Adults with Special Needs and Learning Difficulties.

Meets in the Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West, Currie, 7 - 9pm on Wednesday Evenings from mid September until June for table tennis, snooker, badminton, table games and “tuck shop” etc.

Contact Alastair Hardie on 0131 453 3556.

Currie Baby and Toddler Group Gibson Craig Hall Friday 9.30 am - 11.30 am (term time only). Adults £2.00, kids go free. Parents/Grandparents/Carers/ Childminders are all very welcome. Snack provided for the kids and tea and coffee for the adults. Loads of space to play.

Boys Brigade - 65th Edinburgh (Currie) Company Gibson Craig Hall, Lanark Road West Currie Anchors (Boys P2 & P3) – Thursday 6.00-7.00 pm Juniors (Boys P4, P5 & P6) – Thursday 7.00-8.30 pm Company/Seniors (Boys P7 – S6) – Friday 7.00 – 9.15 pm For further info contact Jim Webber on 451 5112.

Currie & District Local History Society Meetings Mondays at 7.30 in the Gibson-Craig Hall in Currie. Visitors welcome. For further information contact Mr P.D. Cowlishaw on 0131 449 2520 or pdcowlishaw@hotmail.com Currie SWRI Meet in the Masonic Hall, 3 Riccarton Mains Road, Currie, on the second Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at 7.15pm. New members and visitors welcome.

Balerno and District Ramblers Midweek Group meets on a Wednesday at Currie Library Carpark, Lanark Rd West, at 9.15am for 9.30am start. Contact K. Gordon 0131 449 2534 or A Blyth 0131 449 5020 Saturday and Sunday Group meets at Pentland View Carpark, Currie, at 8.45am for 9am start. Contact E Scroggie on 0131 441 1666.

Karate Currie High School Mondays 7.30 - 9pm. Adults and Children over 6 years. Please contact 0131 449 3510 or 0131 445 2945 for more info or email patricia.shearer@edinburgh.gov.uk Baby Group Currie Library Thursdays 2.00 - 3.30pm.

Come along for an informal tea.coffee and chat with other parents and babies. 50p/week.

Topic for 19th August - Baby resuscitation Messy Church at Currie Kirk Usually the last Friday of the month, 2-3.30pm for children from Pram to Primary Age, accompanied by an adult. Crafts, stories, games and fun. Please register through www.curriekirk.org or currie_kirk@btconnect.com or tel 0131 451 5141

JUNIPER GREEN Pilates classes Juniper Green Parish Church Thursdays. New term starts 15 August New class 6.45 - 7.45pm – Beginners/Post Beginners 7.45 - 8.45pm - Intermediate Please call Judi on 07716 830905 31st Pentland Scouts (Juniper Green) 45 Lanark Road West, Currie Beavers Wednesdays 6.30pm Cubs Mondays 7.00pm Cubs Tuesdays 6.30pm Scouts Fridays 7.00pm Contact: Mary Dick on 0131 449 7043 Juniper Green SWRI Juniper Green Community Centre (Village Hall) 1 Juniper Park Road, EH14 5DX Contact 0131 539 9886 Juniper Green Nursery Playgroup Juniper Green Community Centre, 1 Juniper Park Road, EH14 5DX. Contact 07948 554889 or see website at www.junipergreenplaygroup.vpweb.co.uk Monkey Music Saturdays in Juniper Green 9.50am Heigh-Ho for 1-2 year olds 10.30am Jiggety-Jig for 2-3 year olds 11.10am Ding-Dong for 3 & 4 year olds

RATHO Beginners golf for youngsters At Ratho Park Golf Club For girls and boys P5. Tuesdays 5.15 – 6.15pm. We provide the clubs! For further information contact Liz Robinson on 0131 449 6193

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