Having nearly lost her daughter once when only a baby, loving mum Karen Lantrip was naturally determined to keep her as safe as possible.
So when little Ivy reached school age, Karen and husband Matthew started considering alternatives to their California home. And after Karen attended veterinary school in Edinburgh, the capital was top of their list.
Now the family are so settled, 41-year-old Karen has even opened her own family vet clinic, West Edinburgh Vets, in the heart of Corstorphine.