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Such a funny month – some folk say it’s the end of Summer – some the start of Autumn, obviously it’s both – but it doesn’t help that the weather seems to be struggling to make its mind up too! We’re getting quite used to seeing four seasons in one day at the moment but also getting quite fed up with these “September showers” and the trouble they’re causing our poor Argyll roads. We’re definitely ready for it to be...

The mood-generating properties of candles are well-documented. For centuries, candles were employed for their most obvious virtue – they shed light on their surroundings. But they’ve long been used for their aromatic properties, too; by mixing the wax with perfume, a slow-release scent diffuser can be created. It didn’t take long for the merits of this innovation to become widely-appreciated, and before long scented candles were everywhere. They’ve been used as an aid for meditation and relaxation for centuries, and...