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The National
3 days ago
- Business
- The National
109-year-old Port of Edgar marina home to 300 boats up for sale
With berthing for more than 300 vessels, full-service boatyard facilities and an established sailing school, Port Edgar marina is looking for a suitable buyer for the long leasehold interest in the property. Situated on the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry, just outside Edinburgh, the marina is a hub for boating, tourism and waterfront retail. Current owners Cara and Russell Aitken have spent more than a decade revitalising the marina. Since acquiring the long leasehold in 2014, the Aitkens have overseen a seven-figure investment programme, transforming Port Edgar into a premier destination. READ MORE: Skerryvore on 20 years, castle gigs, global fans and staying true to Scottish roots The sale includes the entire shareholding of Port Edgar (Holdings) Ltd, Port Edgar Marina Ltd, and Production Yachts (Port Edgar) Ltd, encompassing all business assets, operational interests and the long leasehold of the property, which runs until 2100 under lease from the City of Edinburgh Council. Bosses say operations will continue as normal during and after the sale, with all staff and tenants remaining in place. Notable tenants of the marina include Scotts Restaurant, Edinburgh Watersports, and Forth Tours. The marina also has Beacon, a retail shop offering a selection of clothing and accessories by a variety of suppliers, including well-known brands. Richard Prestwich, director in the leisure and trade related team at Savills, said: "This sale represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational and established marina business in a strategic coastal location. With a long leasehold secured, the asset offers both immediate operational income and the potential for future development – ideal for buyers seeking a foothold in a tightly held sector. "With offers now invited for the long leasehold interest, we anticipate high levels of demand from prospective buyers eager to secure such a unique property.' READ MORE: Jobs lost as luxury Highland spa goes bust amid 'mounting cost pressures' This included dredging, infrastructure upgrades and the redevelopment of land-based assets. Russell Aitken, managing director at Port Edgar Marina, added: 'Port Edgar has been a labour of love for us. We are incredibly proud of what has been achieved – from a naval heritage site to a vibrant, modern marina that serves more than 300 vessels and a diverse community of marine and hospitality businesses. "We believe it's the right time for new ownership to take it forward.' Commissioned in 1916 during the First World War as HMS Columbine, the site served as a Royal Navy training base and later played a key role during the Second World War in minesweeping and anti-submarine operations across the North Sea. The marina remained under Royal Navy control until 1978, when it was formally closed as a military facility and transitioned into civilian use, laying the foundations for the thriving leisure destination it is today.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Arizona toddler recovering after two rattlesnake bites
The Brief A 15-month-old Arizona girl was bitten twice by a rattlesnake while playing outside. She was airlifted to a hospital, treated with antivenom, and is now recovering at home. Doctors are still assessing the damage, and her ability to walk remains uncertain. FLORENCE, Ariz. - An Arizona toddler is recovering at home after being bitten twice by a rattlesnake earlier this month. However, 15-month-old Cara Reed's prognosis remains unclear as doctors continue to evaluate the effect of the venom on her body and determine what treatments and surgeries she would need. The backstory Cara's mother, Jacquelyn Reed, said her daughter was bitten earlier this month while she was playing outside at their home in Florence. Jacquelyn said she quickly went to throw something in the trash when she heard her daughter crying. RELATED: Giant rat species captured on video for 1st time in Papua New Guinea "Came back and she was crying, and so I saw four puncture wounds on the top of her foot and I did luckily see the snake tucked behind the propane tank," Jacquelyn told FOX Television Stations. "I was able to put two and two together and then just rush her to the hospital." Cara went to the nearby emergency room but then was airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital. "Her foot was already black," the mother added. Cara spent several days in the hospital where doctors had to intubate her and provide antivenom. What they're saying Jacquelyn said her daughter is able to crawl but cannot walk due to the pain she has in her foot. RELATED: Snake pops out of car hood during Missouri mom's drive The mother said Cara had always been a low-maintenance baby. "I think that we just continue to be so grateful and feeling so much love and so many prayers," Jacquelyn said. "Super consolable, super-happy kid," Jacquelyn continued. "She always usually loves to read books. She loves to go out to the garden with me and play with the flowers." The family has also taken more steps to remove any remaining rattlesnakes from the property. What's next Jacquelyn said her daughter has been able to move her feet and toes and amputation may not be possible. It's not clear if any tissue will have to be removed as doctors determine how extensive the damage the venom had done. What you can do The family has previously setup a GoFundMe page to help out with any medical expenses. "I think that we just continue to be so grateful and feeling so much love and so many prayers," Jaquelyn added. Dig deeper According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rattlesnakes are the largest venomous snakes in the country. The CDC, if you're bitten by a snake you should: Seek emergency medical attention as soon as possible to start antivenom (if needed) and stop irreversible damage. Do not drive yourself to the hospital because the snakebite can make you dizzy or pass out. Take a photograph from a safe distance to identify the snake if possible, which may aid in faster treatment. The Source The information in this story comes from an interview with Cara Reed's mother, Jacquelyn Reed, conducted by FOX Television Stations. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
Indianapolis Star
6 days ago
- Health
- Indianapolis Star
'Truly a miracle.' Arizona toddler returns home after week of treatment for rattlesnake bites
An Arizona toddler has returned home after a more than week-long hospital visit in which she was treated with 30 antivenom vials for two rattlesnake bites. While playing in her yard on Friday, May 16, 15-month-old Cara Reed was bitten by a rattlesnake twice on her left foot, as reported by The Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network. But the toddler is out of Phoenix Children's Hospital and back at home. "Cara is truly a miracle," her mother Jacquelyn Reed said in a Facebook post on Friday, May 23. "She is now alive and healing at home to try and recover some of her trauma that has temporarily changed her vibrant personality." Jacquelyn Reed did not immediately respond when contacted by USA TODAY on May 24. The Arizona Republic: Florence mom and nurse acted fast to save daughter bitten twice by rattlesnake While playing in the family carport in Florence, Arizona, which is just more than 60 miles southeast of Phoenix, Reed was bit twice by a rattlesnake that appeared from under a nearby propane tank, The Arizona Republic reported. Initially, Jacquelyn took Reed to a nearby emergency room, where she was treated with 30 vials of antivenom. As the antivenom began its work, Reed was airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital, where her medical team focused on correcting the toddler's plummeting oxygen levels due to the venom, The Arizona Republic reported. In a May 21 Facebook post, Jacquelyn shared that Cara was still showing signs of weakness and because she was not able to pass a swallow test, she was given a feeding tube in her nose. Reed remained on a breathing tube until May 19, as reported by The Arizona Republic, and a feeding tube until May 22, as shared by Jacquelyn on Facebook. In her latest Facebook update, Jacquelyn said she and Cara's medical team are working on a physical therapy plan ahead of upcoming reconstructive surgery on Cara's foot. "Sweet Cara still has yet to smile and has a thousand yard stare for right now," Jacquelyn shared in her May 23 Facebook post. "Matthew and I truly believe that her best chance of recovering while not much medical intervention is needed is at home with her family. She is so very loved and so very cared for." A GoFundMe fundraiser was created shortly after Reed's hospital admittance. As of May 24, the fundraiser had raised more than $45,000. Rattlesnake bites are rarely fatal. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, between 7,000 to 8,000 people are bit by a venomous snake (including rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths and coral snakes) in the U.S. each year. Of those cases, about five are fatal. When it comes to how a snakebite affects a child in comparison to a full-grown adult, recent research says there aren't many differences. A 2020 study published in Journal of Medical Toxicology found that adult and pediatric patients bitten by venomous snakes had similar rates of system toxicity, severity, length of stay and late hematologic toxicity − low blood count.
Indianapolis Star
6 days ago
- Health
- Indianapolis Star
'Truly a miracle.' Arizona toddler returns home after week of treatment for rattlesnake bites
An Arizona toddler has returned home after a more than week-long hospital visit in which she was treated with 30 antivenom vials for two rattlesnake bites. While playing in her yard on Friday, May 16, 15-month-old Cara Reed was bitten by a rattlesnake twice on her left foot, as reported by The Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network. But the toddler is out of Phoenix Children's Hospital and back at home. "Cara is truly a miracle," her mother Jacquelyn Reed said in a Facebook post on Friday, May 23. "She is now alive and healing at home to try and recover some of her trauma that has temporarily changed her vibrant personality." Jacquelyn Reed did not immediately respond when contacted by USA TODAY on May 24. The Arizona Republic: Florence mom and nurse acted fast to save daughter bitten twice by rattlesnake While playing in the family carport in Florence, Arizona, which is just more than 60 miles southeast of Phoenix, Reed was bit twice by a rattlesnake that appeared from under a nearby propane tank, The Arizona Republic reported. Initially, Jacquelyn took Reed to a nearby emergency room, where she was treated with 30 vials of antivenom. As the antivenom began its work, Reed was airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital, where her medical team focused on correcting the toddler's plummeting oxygen levels due to the venom, The Arizona Republic reported. In a May 21 Facebook post, Jacquelyn shared that Cara was still showing signs of weakness and because she was not able to pass a swallow test, she was given a feeding tube in her nose. Reed remained on a breathing tube until May 19, as reported by The Arizona Republic, and a feeding tube until May 22, as shared by Jacquelyn on Facebook. In her latest Facebook update, Jacquelyn said she and Cara's medical team are working on a physical therapy plan ahead of upcoming reconstructive surgery on Cara's foot. "Sweet Cara still has yet to smile and has a thousand yard stare for right now," Jacquelyn shared in her May 23 Facebook post. "Matthew and I truly believe that her best chance of recovering while not much medical intervention is needed is at home with her family. She is so very loved and so very cared for." A GoFundMe fundraiser was created shortly after Reed's hospital admittance. As of May 24, the fundraiser had raised more than $45,000. Rattlesnake bites are rarely fatal. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, between 7,000 to 8,000 people are bit by a venomous snake (including rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths and coral snakes) in the U.S. each year. Of those cases, about five are fatal. When it comes to how a snakebite affects a child in comparison to a full-grown adult, recent research says there aren't many differences. A 2020 study published in Journal of Medical Toxicology found that adult and pediatric patients bitten by venomous snakes had similar rates of system toxicity, severity, length of stay and late hematologic toxicity − low blood count.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
'Truly a miracle.' Arizona toddler returns home after week of treatment for rattlesnake bites
An Arizona toddler has returned home after a more than week-long hospital visit in which she was treated with 30 antivenom vials for two rattlesnake bites. While playing in her yard on Friday, May 16, 15-month-old Cara Reed was bitten by a rattlesnake twice on her left foot, as reported by The Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network. But the toddler is out of Phoenix Children's Hospital and back at home. "Cara is truly a miracle," her mother Jacquelyn Reed said in a Facebook post on Friday, May 23. "She is now alive and healing at home to try and recover some of her trauma that has temporarily changed her vibrant personality." Jacquelyn Reed did not immediately respond when contacted by USA TODAY on May 24. The Arizona Republic: Florence mom and nurse acted fast to save daughter bitten twice by rattlesnake While playing in the family carport in Florence, Arizona, which is just more than 60 miles southeast of Phoenix, Reed was bit twice by a rattlesnake that appeared from under a nearby propane tank, The Arizona Republic reported. Initially, Jacquelyn took Reed to a nearby emergency room, where she was treated with 30 vials of antivenom. As the antivenom began its work, Reed was airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital, where her medical team focused on correcting the toddler's plummeting oxygen levels due to the venom, The Arizona Republic reported. In a May 21 Facebook post, Jacquelyn shared that Cara was still showing signs of weakness and because she was not able to pass a swallow test, she was given a feeding tube in her nose. Reed remained on a breathing tube until May 19, as reported by The Arizona Republic, and a feeding tube until May 22, as shared by Jacquelyn on Facebook. In her latest Facebook update, Jacquelyn said she and Cara's medical team are working on a physical therapy plan ahead of upcoming reconstructive surgery on Cara's foot. "Sweet Cara still has yet to smile and has a thousand yard stare for right now," Jacquelyn shared in her May 23 Facebook post. "Matthew and I truly believe that her best chance of recovering while not much medical intervention is needed is at home with her family. She is so very loved and so very cared for." A GoFundMe fundraiser was created shortly after Reed's hospital admittance. As of May 24, the fundraiser had raised more than $45,000. Rattlesnake bites are rarely fatal. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, between 7,000 to 8,000 people are bit by a venomous snake (including rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths and coral snakes) in the U.S. each year. Of those cases, about five are fatal. When it comes to how a snakebite affects a child in comparison to a full-grown adult, recent research says there aren't many differences. A 2020 study published in Journal of Medical Toxicology found that adult and pediatric patients bitten by venomous snakes had similar rates of system toxicity, severity, length of stay and late hematologic toxicity − low blood count. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Arizona toddler returns home after intensive treatment for snake bites
