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WHEN Joanie Ross talks about the inspiration behind her textiles and sculptures her eyes light up and it is obvious she has a deep passion for what she…

Her mother’s death led Carol-Anne MacKenzie to an African orphanage. Now home, she tells Rosemary Lowne how the experience changed her THE sight of…

Switching careers proved to be very rewarding for Margaret Davidson. Having completed an apprenticeship as a butcher baker she tells Helen Aird about…

CATHERINE Bentley never considered herself to be fat. "I thought I was a bit podgy, but not fat," she said. "People used to say, ‘you carry it well’." But…

A RESTAURANT manager who worked for celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal in one of the world’s best restaurants is planning to take forward his mantra in…

AS one of Scotland’s few women Highland Games conveners, Sandra Ross is certainly a force to be reckoned with. The go-getting 61-year-old grandmother…

THE fashion industry’s size zero debate has been rumbling on for years but when the image of gaunt-looking model, Codie Young, appeared on Topshop’s online…

WITH her beautifully tailored clothes, made from locally sourced fabric, it is no surprise that up and coming Highland fashion designer Henrietta Ludgate…

WE all know eating plenty of fruit is a great way to stay healthy on the inside but the beauty world is getting to the core of fruity goodness for your…

WAYWARD false lash, smudged eye liner or lipstick on teeth? Next time you moan about a make-up blunder, take pity on those poor celebrities.

OLYMPICS fever may be hotting up, but until next summer beauty fans are going for bronze not gold.

HOT nights, holidays, and travelling can play havoc with our sleeping patterns, and our children's!

BIKINI season is upon us and the sunny spotlight is on your figure.

SHINY faces, perspiring bodies and glistening beads of sweat... it's a look best reserved for the gym.

A LONG hot summer spent soaking up the rays and splashing in sea water might sound like bliss, but it can spell holiday hell for your hair.

MILLIONS of people whose sleep is affected by snoring rely on the spare room or sofa to solve the problem.

NOBODY wants a bad hair day or a mirror nightmare but if there's one time in your life when you need to look your beautiful best, it's your wedding day. With…

ATTENTION to detail is vital when planning a wedding – and that is especially true when it comes to the bride’s dress. It goes without saying that she…

?WHEN you are budgeting for your wedding, you may be advised that one possible area of economy is in the stationery. However, bear in mind that carefully…

WEDDINGS tend to centre on the arrangements and activities of the bride – indeed all too often the groom is almost overlooked in the preparations. His…