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Best buys - Fit for purpose



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Published Date: 16 August 2008
STOP procrastinating about getting fit and just do it, with a special trial at this gym.
It's offering a six-week membership for £70 (normally £51 a month). You'll get to use the 12-metre indoor pool, fully equipped gym, sauna and steam rooms, plus trained instructors will get you started with a fitness test and gym programme. If you pre
fer to take classes, there's a range including pilates, body pump and step. Quote Best Buys when you book and they'll throw in a free back, neck and scalp massage, worth £20.

• Vital Health & Wellbeing, The Roxburghe Hotel, 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh (0131-527 4665). Gym open 6:30am-10pm daily.

Watch

Who knew the west end branch of this timepiece chain also stocks a lovely range of trinkets? These include colourful resin beads from Swatch, chic Pilgrim pieces, as well as some eye-catching volcanic stone and glass beads from Fife-based designer Katherine Malcolm. Prices range from £4 to £500 but, as a summer treat, it's offering 20 per cent off all jewellery until the end of the month.

12 Melville Place, Edinburgh (0131-225 3633, www.watchedinburgh.co.uk). Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12noon-4pm.

Context Interiors

It's been a year since this interiors shop opened. To celebrate, get along on Thursday evening from 5pm-7:30pm, when staff will be serving cake and drinkies, as well as unveiling a few special offers. If you can't make it, never fear; there will be a 10 per cent discount on all purchases or orders until next Saturday.

79 Morningside Road, Edinburgh (0131-447 6384, www.contextinteriors.co.uk). Open Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm, Sun 12:30pm-4:30pm.

James Dun's House

This new Aveda salon is really something special – the reclining chairs that prevent a sore neck when you're having your hair washed must be experienced. Head along to the swish venue and take advantage of a very generous offer. Mention Best Buys when booking in advance for any treatment or service (costing £40 or over), to be taken before the end of the month, and they'll take £20 off. Remember to bring this copy of The Scotsman Magazine to your appointment.

4 Hanover Street, Glasgow (0141-248 5864, www.jdhlifestyle. co.uk). Open Mon-Tues 9am-5pm, Wed-Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-6:30pm, Sat 8:30am-5pm.

• If you are offering a best buy we should know about, contact us at bestbuys@scotsman.com





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  • Last Updated: 13 August 2008 3:42 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
 

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