i-on Edinburgh | September 2014

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Ready to wear Prints with punch Wedding planner Big day inspiration Desert Dream Luxury in Dubai Chef’s Table Dining at the pass

NEWS AND VIEWS 10 Eye on the City

Inspiration for September 40 Fashion 78 Health and Beauty 90 Homes and Interiors 105 Food files

REGULARS

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i-on magazine pre-festival party 08 WIN… £500 to spend at Reiss 14 State of the Art 16 Edinburgh Live 18 Music 22 My i-on Edinburgh

Nick Finnigan 25 i-on People

Beauty, Music 28 Being Mum 36 Men’s fashion 48 Our wedding, our way 84 Tried and tested

IPL laser hair removal 88 Iconic Edinburgh 100 Lunch at…

Montpeliers 102 Take three 108 Drink Talk 110 Talking About

The Edinburgh Gin Distillery 112 Reader Offers 114 At the Back

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04 | INTRODUCTION

DID YOU KNOW...?

i-on Edinburgh this month

As well as our regular i-on magazine competition, there are even more exclusive prizes to be found on our website. Be first to hear about what’s up for grabs by subscribing to the weekly i-on newsletter at www.i-onmagazine.co.uk/subscribe. Coming up there’s the chance to win a designer chair from Elements (pictured), tickets to Pout Lifestyle Event and an exclusive prize package at Edinburgh Castle, courtesy of Historic Scotland. Good luck! ionedinburgh

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The festival has been and gone so sit back, put your feet up and get stuck into this bumper edition of i-on. This month there’s an extended weddings section to inspire those looking to make their Big Day even more special - we’ve covered everything from real life weddings (p48) to a list of quirky venues to tie the knot (p67).

We welcome the sunshine with a visit to Dubai on page 72 and take on prints in our fashion shoot on page 30. On the food front we raise the culinary bar with a dining experience in the kitchen at One Square (p98). We also find out if a Bruntsfield institution still makes the cut on page 100. Last month, as proud media sponsors of the St Andrew Square Garden, i-on hosted its first pre-festival party at The Stand in The Square and on page 06 you can get a glimpse of some of our guests, who, in a nod to i-on’s 9th birthday this month tell us about their favourite gifts.

Congratulations to last month’s winner Angela Hughes who won a luxury skin rejuvenation package courtesy of Beyond MediSpa Edinburgh in Harvey Nichols. This month we’re giving one reader the chance to win £500 for a new season shopping spree at Reiss on Multrees Walk. For details on how to enter turn to page 08.

Until then, enjoy i-on.

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I-ON EVENTS

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Anna Somerville, 36, owner of Covet, “Last year my partner took me to the National Portrait Gallery and unexpectedly Annie Lennox was doing a gig.” Anna wears trousers and top from FCUK, shoes from Schuh, bag and jewellery from Covet.

Kyle Boggie, 28, marketing manager at City Cabs, “My fiancé gave me tickets to see Rod Stewart at Edinburgh Castle,” Kyle wears a Topman jacket and trousers, River Island shirt and Firetrap shoes.

Richard Laing, 30, director of Laing Edinburgh, “It has to be my Rolex watch. It was given to me from my family and bought in Laing, obviously.” Richard wears a Jaeger suit.

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Jeff Laing, 56, company director of Jeffreys Interiors, “It would have to be a stay in the beautiful Arisaig Hotel in the Highlands.” Jeff wears a jacket from Manuel Ritz, shirt and jeans from Harvey Nichols.

Colin Wong, 42, creative designer at Development Direct, “That’s easy, I’m a total foodie and a friend gave me a whole leg of Ibérico ham from Spain.”

Colin wears a shirt from Religion, Zara trousers and Camper shoes.

Katie Gilruth (left), 27, marketing manager at Montpeliers, “I got a gorgeous Tiffany ring from my family.” Katie wears an outfit from H & M and bag from a boutique in Greece. Kelly Scott, 23, events manager at Montpeliers, “A holiday to the south of Spain with my friend was one of my best gifts.” Kelly wears a Zara jacket, Warehouse shirt, leggings from Oasis and a Michael Kors bag.

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EYE ON THE CITY Inspiration for September

MUSIC MOVIE Learn all about Brazilian music with acclaimed DJ Gilles Peterson in the docufilm, Bam Bam Bam: The Story of Sonzeira, at the Cameo on 05 September.

It’ll be a samba dancealong and Gilles himself will be around to answer any questions at the Q and A afterwards. Cameo Picturehouse, 38 Home St, EH3 9LZ, Tel: 0871 902 5723, www.picturehouses.co.uk.

GET CRAFTY Pick up traditional and contemporary arts, crafts and food from all over Scotland at the Exclusively Highlands event at The Assembly Rooms on 25 and 26 October.

The craft showcase is in support of The Macmillan Appeal and will include jewellery, textiles (including Harris Tweed), collectables, art work and Highland fare. Entrance is £2. For more information www.exclusivelyhighlands.co.uk.

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A DOG’S LIFE USE Treat your favourite four legged friend with a visit to House of Hound. Catering for Great Danes to tiny Pugs, the swish doggy boutique has the tastiest treats, the comfiest beds and the most stylish of accessories. House of Hound, 43 Roseburn Terr, EH12 5NQ, Tel: 0131 467 6834, www.thehouseofhound.co.uk.

FAMILY EDUCATION Stuck on education? The Mary Erskine School has an open day on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 10am to 1pm.

It’s open for boy and girls aged three to 18 so pop along and see why Stewart’s Melville Colleges won Scottish Independent Secondary of the Year in 2013. To find out more email admissions@esms.org.uk. The Mary Erskine School, Ravelston Dykes Rd, EH4 3NT, Tel: 0131 347 5700, www.esms.org.uk.

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ROYAL WORDS Explore the world of the Poet Laureate, a special honour awarded by the Sovereign to a poet whose work is of national significance, at Poetry for the Palace: Poets Laureate from Dryden to Duffy. Running until 02 November at The Queen’s Gallery, the exhibition celebrates the work of the current Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy. The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyrood House, Canongate, The Royal Mile, EH8 8DX, Tel: 0131 556 5100, www.royalcollection.org.uk.

ONE TO WATCH There are many reasons to see A Most Wanted Man but this espionage story features the last leading performance of the late Philip Seymore Hoffman. Set in Hamburg, it’s a fast paced thriller which tells the story of a Chechen Muslim who illegally immigrates to Germany and gets caught up in the war on terror. In cinemas from 12 September 2014.

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IN SHORT

E f f i c i E n t. . . f a S t. . . r E l i a B l E . . . S a f E

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STATE OF THE ART

Golfing at North Berwick by Sir John Lavery words ∙ Joshua King

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olf. We invented it and many see it as our national pastime. So as the world’s finest players prepare for the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles this month, the National Galleries have teed up their own golfing extravaganza with a collection of special images - including Lavery’s beautiful depiction of the East Lothian course - which have captured golf’s magic.

Lavery was an Irish painter who became part of a group of artists who breathed new life into Scottish painting known as The Glasgow Boys. Curators are hopeful his work and a selection of golfing railway posters from the 1920s and ‘30s and more modern photographs can attract a new breed of visitor to the galleries.

Michael Clarke, director of the Scottish National Gallery, explains Lavery’s affinity with North Berwick: “He was very

friendly with Sir Patrick Ford, a prominent Edinburgh solicitor and politician, who built a fine house called Westerdunes in North Berwick.

“He was particularly keen on golf and Lavery and, his family used to stay with the Fords at Westerdunes and in the years immediately following the Great War, Lavery made a number of very fine paintings of the golf course at North Berwick and its environs. In the 18th and 19th centuries there are painted portraits of golfers and Charles Lees’ great 1847 painting of The Golfers which belongs to the National Galleries and will be in the show.”

The Art of Golf exhibition runs until 26 October 2014 at the Scottish National Gallery. For more information visit www.nationalgalleries.org.

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EDINBURGH LIVE

Stu Todd showcases a smorgasbord of music events happening across the city this month MARC HOULE @ THE CAVES After taking over Glasgow with a road block event with Brazil’s Gui Boratto, Kapital continue their fine run of parties with Ontario’s second most famous techno don. Celebrating his new album Cola Party, Marc Houle showcases his live set at The Caves. Expect machine funk of the highest calibre. Tickets, £10 early bird, 11pm-3am.

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SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO @ LIQUID ROOM Simian Mobile Disco's debut album, Attack Decay Sustain Release, propelled SMD to the top of the British dance music charts. Fast forward to 2014 and the duo’s new album Whorl blurs the lines of how a studio album is produced, with live recordings providing the backbone of the album. The duo stops by the Liquid Room to showcase the new material for Karnival. Expect only the finest analog sonic treats from all concerned. Tickets are £12.50, 10.30pm-3am.

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KARMA KID @ CABARET VOLTAIRE Young gun Karma Kid has been blazing a SAT 13 bass heavy trail, having recently remixed Ben SEP Pearce’s chart smash What I Might Do and being responsible for the maiden release on Bondax’s own Just Us imprint. Karma Kid returns to Edinburgh this month for Stay Gold, supported by a range of local heroes. Tickets, £8 early bird, 11pm-3am.

MOVE D ALL NIGHT LONG @ SNEAKY PETES Much lauded selector Move D has been steadily putting out quality jazz tinged house and techno since the early ‘90s but it is only recently that his star has really started to shine. David’s touring schedule reads like a checklist from around the world in 80 raves and, in a venue like Sneaky Pete’s, the Notsosilent team has a real party on its hands for its 2nd birthday. Tickets £10, 11pm-3am.

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Honeyblood S

cottish indie-rock has plenty of reason to be grateful to Brightonian indie label FatCat, an imprint which has launched many of the better bands in the country to national prominence. The likes of epic Kilsyth rockers The Twilight Sad, Glasgow power punks Paws and the same city’s indie contingent We Were Promised Jetpacks have all passed through the FatCat ranks, while the label most famously set the careers of the now internationally famed Frightened Rabbit on their way.

In which case, Honeyblood is a first for the label, breaking away from the boys-in-bands dynamic of past Caledonian signees to offer an all female alternative version of the indie rock sound so beloved of all of the above. Not that it’s a

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contest or anything, but the duo of singer/guitarist Stina Tweeddale and drummer Shona McVicar is actually among the very best of those bands mentioned, with a sound which is infectiously pop and scuzzily experienced beyond their years all at once. FatCat’s founder Alex Knight reportedly saw that in them the first time he saw their live show, buying all their merchandise on the spot and resolving to sign them right away.

Formed and based in Glasgow, the duo first came to the attention of the city of their birth with a two track cassette entitled Thrift Shop, which was recorded in their bathroom and launched at hipster hangout the Old Hairdressers.

Their first gig, however, was at Sneaky Pete’s in Tweeddale’s

MUSIC | 19 native Edinburgh, where she previously played in the locally admired Boycotts and was encouraged to play music by her father Sandy, guitarist in local outfit Blues ‘n’ Trouble.

Given her first guitar at the age of 12 and ambitious to form a band since pretty much that moment, Honeyblood is the perfect combination of Tweeddale’s youthful fascination with Riot Grrrls and their contemporaries, including L7, Hole, the Breeders and PJ Harvey. It’s the latter pair whose influence is strongest on Honeyblood though, with their sound a fuzzy, shoegaze-like wash of guitars set off by Tweeddale’s sweet, bubblegum popping voice.

They recorded their self titled debut album in rural Connecticut with The National producer Peter Katis, and its aftermath has seen them featured in Elle and played on BBC Radio 6 Music. There’s no question that the pair are already one of Scotland’s musical exports of the year, a satisfying sonic experience whose smart, snotty way with a lyric (Super Rat’s “I will hate you forever… you really do disgust me” is hard to match) will see them celebrated far and wide.

Honeyblood plays the Tolbooth, Stirling, on 11 September.

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From running Historic Scotland’s Events and Filming unit to becoming executive manager of Edinburgh Castle in early 2011, Nick has seen it all throughout his 20 years at the company. Here he shares his view on the city with us.

What gives Edinburgh its edge?

It’s classy and compact – a true world city.

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Is there anything that would place Edinburgh more firmly on the map?

A top quality indoor arena which could attract larger international artists and major events.

Your preferred areas in Edinburgh?

The city centre, particularly during the Edinburgh Festival and at Christmas and New Year because the atmosphere is fantastic and the setting incredible.

Where would you take visitors to show them the ‘real ‘Edinburgh?

Clark’s Bar on Dundas Street, a very traditional bar in the vibrant New Town.

Describe a good night out in Edinburgh.

Dinner at The Honours, cocktails at The Dome and comedy at The Stand.

Around the city - where you’ll find me: Dining out: Bell’s Diner, St Stephen Street.

Doing business: The Tearooms at Edinburgh Castle.

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BEAUTY Eve McBride photo ∙ Susie Lowe

Eve McBride, owner of All About Eve salon and boutique, shares her beauty tips and secrets with i-on.

What comes first… hair, make-up or skin? I’d say make-up (although if you’ve got great skin, make-up isn’t as important). I love translucent powder to keep make-up in place all day. Make-up transforms a look from day to night too. When I’m going out I always vamp up my eyes.

My signature scent is… Chanel Mademoiselle. I have always worn it but now we have Miller Harris in the boutique, I’m loving Peteit Grain.

My beauty icon is… Elizabeth Taylor; she exudes glamour, beauty and fashion.

My top beauty tip is… to keep misbehaving brows in shape.

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Jon Spaczynski photo ∙ Susie Lowe

Also known as DJ Huggy, Jon is the producer and events manager of The Liquid Room nightclub. He’s a key player in the Edinburgh music scene and has DJ’d at world renowned clubs from Pacha in Ibiza to WMC in Miami with his minimal, deep house techno sound.

How has music influenced your life?

Without music I wouldn’t be in the job I’m in and I wouldn’t have travelled as extensively as I have or met so many amazing, talented people.

What was the first record you bought?

Pet Shop Boys Disco on cassette.

What’s your classic album?

Today it’s Massive Attack Blue Lines.

Tomorrow it could be De La Soul 3 Feet High and Rising or Stevie Wonder Talking Book.

Best gig you’ve been to?

Daft Punk at T in The Park 1997. It was one of the first times I’d heard a dance act go all out and not just guys on keyboards with a screaming diva.

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Being mum Clara Govier, head of charities and communications at People’s Postcode Lottery The family unit: Andy, 41, Clara, 39, Izzie, 5, Jamie, 18 months, and Freddie, the Jack Russell, aged 13.

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was really lucky with both pregnancies. My symptoms were mainly nausea in the afternoon, going to the loo a bit more and an unbelievable passion for mango. Giving birth to Izzie was more traumatic as she had meconium in the womb. Jamie was a breeze, I left work the week before I was due, moved house on my due date and gave birth five days later. I arrived at the hospital and he came an hour later.

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“The hardest thing about being a parent is the constant self-judgment – are you doing the right thing and a good job.

As a working mum, time away from the babes can be hard and guilt ridden too. I took five months maternity leave and enjoyed every moment but as the main breadwinner my choices were more limited so I returned to the same job, full time, and my husband, who loves spending time with the kids, took five months paternity leave – the new Shared Parental Leave worked well for us.

“Life as a working mum is tiring and difficult but at the same time I think my kids get the best of me when I am there. The best advice I can give new mums is the more relaxed you are, the more relaxed your baby will be. What Popdon’t Up know Fox:Layout 14/08/2014 08:37 Page 1 you you will1learn.”

I rate the Baby Massag e classes at Tiso in Lei th and the Baby Feeding app, it’s good if you’re breastfeeding.

When it comes to toy s my babies loved the VTech First Steps Bab y Walker, Early Learnin g Centre Musical Drum and Sophie Le Giraffe .

The website you’ll find me on is www. offeroftheday.co.uk. It’s great for bargains.

The recipe that works with my children is chicken and butternut squash soup. Bake a whole butternut squash in the same oven which you are cooking the fam ily roast. Make stock from the chicken bon es, add carrots, onions or any other root veg tha t needs using up. Scoop out the squash seeds and add the flesh to the chicken stock and boi l until other veg are soft .

Whizw up if you like it ultra smooth.

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PRETTY IN PRINTS photographer ∙ Steven Webster, www.sawphotography.co.uk stylist, make-up, hair ∙ Tatiana Ashakova, www.esteemmakeover.co.uk models ∙ Regina Skoroletova and Anna Akhvlediani from Brave Model Management, www.bravemodels.com Dress, Urban Outfitters; necklace with a leather detail, Accessorize; turban/scarves, Accessorize.

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Floral blouse, OVS; trousers and belt, Moschino; earrings, Zara

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THIS PAGE Top and trousers, OVS; dress, Urban Outfitters; necklace with a leather detail, Accessorize; turban/scarves, Accessorize.

OPPOSITE PAGE Floral sweatshirt, OVS; peach trousers, Moschino; earrings, Zara.

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Zara, www.zara.com; Moschino, www.moschino.com; OVS, www.ovs.it; Accessorize, www.accessorize.com; Urban Outfitters, www.urbanoutfitters.com.Â

Floral tops, OVS; trousers, Moschino; earrings, Zara.

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MEN’S FASHION Focus. Finds. Flair

MELLOW YELLOW Try a bit of rugged fisherman fashion for size with a stylish yellow hooded jacket, £65, and a cream knitted sweater, £32, both from Topman. Just remember that the matching yellow waterproofs are not essential to nail the nautical trend.

Topman, 30/31 Princes St, EH2 2BY, Tel: 0131 556 6589, www.topman.com.

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WATCH EXCLUSIVE If you’re a watch man check out the new and exclusive chronographs from Italian luxury watchmaker Officine Panerai. Exclusively available in the city at Laing Edinburgh, this Luminor 1950 style with a brushed stainless steel case, automatic movement, black dial and black alligator strap will set you back £5,600 at Laing Edinburgh, 27-29 Frederick St, EH2 2ND, Tel: 0131 225 4513, www.laingedinburgh.com.

AW1 4 Co l l e c t i on Cashmer e k nit w ear. Made in Sco tland. www.c am eron-tayl o r. co m Exclusively stocked at: Epitome 35 Dundas Street EH3 6QQ Telephone: 0131 556 5554 www.epitomeofedinburgh.com

GOOD SPORT Perfect smart but casual and go Tommy Hilfiger from head to toe. The autumn winter sportswear collections feature the brand’s signature all American aesthetic mixed with hints of quintessential English charm. Tommy Hilfiger, 23 Multrees Walk, EH1 3DQ, Tel: 0131 558 3069, uk.tommy.com.

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Eden Discover unique, stylish yet affordable European designer fashion at Eden. With collections from Coster Copenhagen, Anna Scott, Selected Femme and Smash. Plus plenty of accessories and jewellery to complete your look this season.

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Great Scot Rapidly building an international cult following for their unapologetic return to elegance, Great Scot use rich textiles and gorgeous details styled the way they once were. This is new vintage couture for a country sophisticate who wants to look like she’s just strolled out of Downton. www.greatscotscotland.com

For exclusive contemporary menswear check out the new autumn/winter collection now in store.

14Ten Designs offer a wide selection of jewellery created in their studio in Allium.

The mother and daughter team work mainly in fine and sterling silver. Choose from their existing range or commission a piece to suit your style.

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Ooh Ruby Shoes Introducing the Sam Edelman Fall collection, a brand which is a favourite among celebrities and fashionistas around the globe.

Ooh Ruby Shoes loves the iconic Petty Boot in Argento Metallic and the Bethanie loafers which are already a bestseller. View the collection on-line and in store.

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New stock is arriving thick and fast this September at Nordic Outdoor - the outdoor lifestyle shop. With a wide selection of winter coats and useful accessories for the change in temperature - don’t let the colder weather stop you from heading outdoors in style.

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WOMEN’S FASHION Focus. Finds. Flair

“Excuse me, but my legs are down here!” said the girl with the beautiful jeans.

NEW SEASON Shop new season labels at ladies wear boutique Eden on 25 September from 5 to 8pm. The exclusive shopping evening is running as part of Stockfest, a week long festival celebrating Stockbridge.

RSVP to shop@edenretail.co.uk to attend. Eden, 18 North West Circus Pl, EH3 6SX, Tel: 0131 225 5222, www.edenretail.co.uk

Find Your Fit New Autumn Stock Now In

PINT SIZED Mix and match colours and stack’em high. The sleek, mini Links of London friendship bracelet comes in nine colour ways and can be personalised on the toggle fastening. £45 at Links of London, 3 Multrees Walk, EH1 3DQ, Tel: 0131 558 1239, www.linksoflondon.com

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New Collections

SEASONAL COLOURS Master the transitional colour for autumn with the Crossbody bag in burgundy or burnt orange, £165 from Covet. With a huge range of AW14 accessories available in-store and online, the accessories haven is brimming with lust worthy pieces. Covet, 20 Thistle St, EH2 1EN, Tel: 0131 220 0026, www.thoushaltcovet.com

IN IT TO WIN IT We’re keeping our fingers and toes crossed for Kakao by K this month. Bringing stylish Scandinavian designs to the city, the ladies boutique has been shortlisted for the 2014 Drapers Womenswear Independent of the Year. The winners will be announced mid September. Kakao by K, 45 Thistle St, EH2 1DY, Tel: 0131 226 3584, www.kakao.co.uk

AGL Miu Miu Tory Burch Jimmy Choo Gianvito Rossi Rene Caovilla Pretty Ballerinas Christian Louboutin

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LITTLE BLUE DRESS If you’re bored of your little black dress and are ready to step it up a notch then this prom style mini dress could be your new go-to dress. The metallic detailing, embellished necklace and dramatic A-line skirt keep it pretty and feminine. Yours for £55 at Miss Selfridge, 13-21 Hanover St, EH2 2DL, Tel: 0131 220 1209, www.missselfridge.com

WANTED Channel your inner rock chick with these T bar points at Office. The Valentino-esque design comes in snake effect leather with a nubuck trim, red or black. £65 at Office 79A Princes St, EH2 2ER, Tel: 0131 220 4296, www.office.co.uk

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Creme Mix Clutch, £59

Grey Leather Gloves, £75

INDEPENDENT SHOPPING Keep warm and in vogue this autumn and at the Grassmarket. Full of boutiques including Hawick Cashmere, Fabhatrix and Walker Slater (pictured), it’s the place to shop for hand woven knitwear, bespoke hats, tweeds and unique fashion collections. Visit www.greatergrassmarket.co.uk for more information on shopping and events.

LUXE UNDIES Update your lingerie with the latest collections from Rosa Faia. Made from quality, super soft fabrics, the padded basics are perfect everyday bras or up the ante in the best-selling Scarlett (available in up to an I cup) or the Malia print bra set in platinum. Rosa Faia is available at Bravado Underwear Ltd, 22 Morningside Rd, EH10 4DA, Tel: 0131 447 6715, www.bravadounderwear.co.uk

Wool & Silk Scarf, £75

Lemonade Purse, £39

All products featured are available at Covet, 20 Thistle St, Edinburgh EH2 1EN, Tel: 0131 220 0026, www.thoushaltcovet.com

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BURBERRY My Burberry, the most significant new fragrance from Burberry to date, launches this month. Inspired by a London garden after the rain, My Burberry takes its name from the affectionate way in which people refer to their Burberry trench coat.

HARVEY NICHOLS The new Jimmy Choo shoe boutique has arrived at Harvey Nichols, offering a wide range of shoes, bags and accessories. The boutique will stock some of the brand’s most covetable styles, from the sky-high heels that have graced the feet of some of the world’s most notable women to eyepopping arm candy including totes, handbags and clutches.

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INTRODUCING… Paperchain Jewellery

Designed in Northern Ireland and created in Uganda, a piece of jewellery from Paperchain Jewellery goes global before it makes it into your collection. Founded in 2013 by mother and daughter jewellery making duo, Hannah and Avril Robinson, Paperchain is a non-profit label and gives 100 per cent of the profits to their associated charities in Uganda.

Unique and fair trade, the handcrafted jewellery is made using paper beads mixed with bronze beading. Bracelets, from £15, and necklaces, from £20, are available at www.paperchainjewellery.co.uk.

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Our wedding, our way Be inspired as three couples share their big day with i-on

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Colin and Sarah Church Married on 19 April 2014 Venue: Kinkell Byre, St Andrews “We met in Hamilton’s Bar in Stockbridge in August 2009 and three years later I swept Sarah off her feet by flying her to Italy and proposing at the top of Monte Bianco.

“The wedding was two years in the planning and we chose Kinkell Byre in St Andrews as the venue. Our friends got married there and we just loved it. We looked at other venues but nothing compared to it. We never had a specific theme for the day but injected our own style through personal touches like vintage luggage pieces for our card box and table plan, personalised wine labels and a twitter page to allow everyone to upload photos over the wedding day and the weeks after #churraysselfie. We also created our own road sign for the end of the farm road. By far the most important personal touch was that the profits from the bar went to Breakthrough Breast Cancer in memory of my mum, Myra.

“We had 132 day guests and an additional 25 that joined us for the evening celebrations. The menu consisted of

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antipasti sharing boards (a nod to where we got engaged) and a choice of locally sourced fillet steak, roasted root vegetables with garlic and parsley mash or Beet bourguignon for vegetarians. Dessert was a lemon and raspberry roulade and coffee with homemade chocolates.

“The band was great and really set the mood. They were a six piece cover band called Soul Inferno – Marissa, the lead singer, sings in Scarlet every Sunday in Hamilton’s, one of the bars I own with Martin Luney. Our first dance was When Loves Takes Over by Kelly Rowland sung by Sarah’s bridesmaid Katie. Early on in our dating we went to see Katie sing and she dedicated this song to us so it seemed apt.

Sarah walked down the aisle to an instrumental version of All I Ask Of You from The Phantom Of The Opera, we went to see the stage show together and loved the music.

“If we could do anything differently we’d probably go on honeymoon straight away. We’ve both been so busy with work we’ve still not managed to book anywhere but we’re hoping to go away at some point early next year. I’m saying skiing and Sarah’s looking to beach it… we’ll see.

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Our favourite things Apart from the obvious part of actually getting married, we made sure we spent time together to take a step back and enjoy everything around us. At one point we stood at the side of the dancefloor and watched the ceilidh dancing turn into what can best be described as dodgems. Sarah and I laughed so much, it was hilarious.“

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Hair: Megan Dales.

Make-up: Nicci Weston.

Wedding dress: Jenny Packham at Pan Pan Bridal.

Invites: We made our own with Colin’s usher Nigel; it was his wedding gift to us.

Cake: Clare Hurn at Crumbs Creative Cakes Edinburgh.

Rings: Clarksons on Victoria Street.

Flowers: Pathhead Nursery Flowers, Anstruther, Fife.

Bridesmaid dresses: Pretty Woman.

Groom’s outfit: The Edinburgh Kilt Hire Company and Walker Slater.

Best man and ushers outfit: Davison Menswear & Kilt Hire, Edinburgh.

Photography: Jonathon Fowler, Edinburgh.

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Tammy and Robert (Bob) Neillings Married on 15 November 2013 Venue: The Caves ”Bob and I went to the same school but we didn’t really know one another as he was a few years above me. Over time we ended up with mutual friends and this led to us spending more time together. Things grew from there.

“Bob proposed on Christmas morning in 2012. It was really early and he woke me up to say he had a surprise; he then made me close my eyes and played one of my favourite songs, Nick Cave Into my Arms. As soon as I heard the song I had a feeling what was about to happen. When he asked me to open my eyes he was in front of me on one knee with both hands open - one hand had a beautiful diamond ring in it and the other was tattooed with the words ‘marry me’, a permanent reminder of that moment. ”We got married the following year and did all the planning in 11 months. I thought this was plenty time and it avoided us having too much time to fuss over decisions. ”I never expected to have a big wedding; I always said I’d have an intimate affair and go abroad. That didn’t happen. We ended up having 100 day guests and

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54 | I-ON WEDDING SPECIAL another 100 evening guests at The Caves in the Old Town.

I loved the venue’s old Edinburgh atmosphere and the fact it needed minimal styling. Due to the time of year we chose a dark colour scheme - the groom and his party wore charcoal grey and maroon, whilst the bridal party wore black and white. For me it was important that things didn’t look forced or contrived, I just wanted the day to have a good autumn/ winter feel. ”I didn’t really look to wedding magazines for inspiration; I felt that as a couple we had our own style and was keen for that to be reflected in our wedding. I did, however, really like the site Rock My Wedding. The relaxed nature of the blog was really appealing and it was a good source of different ideas.

“I found wedding dress shopping overwhelming and I struggled to enjoy it. But as soon as we went into Lamesley Bridal on Broughton Street I knew it was the place I would find my dress. They do lots of vintage inspired styles and Carly in the shop was amazing, she made me feel so relaxed and understood my 'quirks'. Music was individual too and thanks to our great friend Giuseppe Leo, who DJ’d after the amazing Clash tribute band, The Counterfeit Clash, we were able to have our own playlists which was great and definitely helped get everyone dancing. For a quirky touch we also personalised playing cards and had temporary tattoos with our names and wedding date on them.

Our favourite things We loved every second but our close friend Neil doing a really special reading that he wrote himself at the ceremony definitely stands out. Walking into the dining room as Mr and Mrs Neillings with everyone cheering was pretty special too. At the end of the night John, our photographer, took us outside for one last photo (pictured on previous page) and I can’t help but smile when I see it now, it’s my favourite shot from the night. It was after a lot of drinking and dancing and Bob had his shirt off and his tie around his head.”

Suppliers Hair: Cat and Miriam, Charlie Miller Ocean Terminal.

Make-up: Anneka Moncrieff.

Wedding dress: Frankie by Stephanie Allin from Lamesley Bridal.

Invites: Designed and printed by my Uncle David Dignan.

Cake: The Sicilian Baker.

Rings: Lime Blue.

Flowers: Pyrus.

Bridesmaid dresses: French Connection.

Groom’s outfit: 21st Century Kilts.

Photography: John Gilchrist.

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Andrew Turnbull and Tracy-Anne Turnbull Married on 11 April 2014 Venue: Balbirnie house, Fife “Andrew and I were in the same year at school but it wasn't until a few years after we left school that we got together on a night out in Berties, now Dropkick Murphys on Merchant Street. After 11 years together he finally popped the question with a pretty special proposal.

“We had taken our dog Rylo for a walk to Threipmuir Reservoir in the Pentlands and Andrew decided to find out if there were any geocaches in the vicinity which wasn’t anything unusual – I suppose in some ways Andrew can be a bit of a geek and geocaching, a kind of treasure hunt, is his guilty pleasure. Low and behold there was a geocache nearby but I thought nothing of it. In fact, I was starting to get slightly irritated as the search was taking us further away from the car. As we got to the place where the 'geocache' was supposedly hidden Andrew told me to start searching. I didn't know what we were looking for but with a little prompting and guidance towards a pile of rocks, I began to dig and came across a tub of jelly rings. Confused, I turned around to show him and he was down on one knee with the ring in his hand – unbeknown to me he’d been up there the day before to plant the sweets.

“We got married nine months after the proposal and choosing the venue was probably the biggest decision we had to make. We chose Balbirnie House Hotel because we loved its imposing driveway, picturesque surroundings and friendly, helpful staff.

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The planning should be part of the fun, come in for a glass of fizz and speak to our Kitchen and Event team about how to make your dream day everything you hoped. Call us on Tel: 0131 225 3711. www.appetitedirect.com

58 | I-ON WEDDING SPECIAL “For inspiration on flowers, hair, dresses and cake, I looked to Pinterest. I also went to wedding fairs which were great. Physically seeing products and set ups can make all the difference. A lot of companies also offer discounts if you book there too.

“It was at a wedding fair at the Sheraton Hotel that I came across Susan Gregory bridal wear. I had already tried a lot of wedding dresses but had found the experience quite stressful. I couldn't find one that instantly felt right and began to panic, especially as I’d heard it could take up to eight months to order a dress and it was six months until our wedding. I’m so happy I popped into the shop as it’s where I found ‘the one’. I made a few tweaks to it by adding buttons down the back and changed the front to a sweetheart neck and it was perfect. What’s more, alterations were priced at a very reasonable £40.

“The lead up to the wedding can feel pretty stressful and you’ll no doubt feel overwhelmed at times but it is all worth

it in the end. Just allow yourself to have fun on the day and not get caught up in the small details.

Our favourite things “Andrew would say the food but I guess having all our friends and family in the one place is pretty special. We had a pianist called Euan from the The Wedding Music Company who played for us throughout the ceremony and drinks reception. For the bridal party entrance he played A Thousand Years by Christina Perri and it was perfect. The Jenni Gibb Band were our band for the evening reception, they were absolutely fantastic. “

Suppliers

Hair: Chris Dickson from Dickson Reid.

Make-up: Dawn McEwan.

Wedding dress: Romantica at Susan Gregory.

Invites: Kirstie Clifford at White Blossom Paper Boutique.

Cake: Sweet Sweet Success.

Rings: Liam Ross Goldsmith.

Flowers: Kirsty Downie.

Bridesmaid dresses: Pretty Woman.

Groom’s outfit: McCalls Highlandwear on Leith Walk.

Photography: Marc Millar Photography.

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1ct diamond solitaire ring, from £11,000 at Sheila Fleet This sparkler will make any girl feel special. A new design from Orkney jewellery designer Sheila Fleet, visit the Stockbridge boutique for more inspiration and designs.

Floral displays, White House Flowers From classic to vintage and boho styles, if you’re looking for a statement bouquet or tall table centrepiece this Edinburgh florist can cater for any event, big or small.

Sienna Silk Knickers, £42 at www.lovebysusie.co.uk Pretty underwear for those luxe boho brides-to-be, this vintage design is handmade to perfection.

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Here are some little details that could make a big impact at your wedding

Save the Date luggage tags, £1 each at www.afarmersdaughter.co.uk A simple way of making a wedding announcement, these bespoke luggage tags come with ribbon, raffia or jute ties.

Earrings, £420 at Laing Edinburgh Understated and elegant, these 9ct white gold cultured pearl and diamond drop earrings are the perfect finishing touch for brides.

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Wedding karaoke, www.freakmusic.co.uk Let your guests have a turn behind the mic with The Midnight Specials and Bandeoke. It’s like karaoke only much more entertaining with guests singing (possibly badly) and dancing along to live music.

Engraved best man moustache cufflinks, £17.50 at www.sarahhurley.com In search of a thank you gift? These laser cut and engraved wooden moustache cufflinks might just be the ticket.

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Diamond eternity ring, from £685 at Annie Smith A beautiful wedding or anniversary gift, the Annie Smith jewellery studios in Stockbridge and Bruntsfield offer a bespoke service so you can get the design just right.

Mens highland dress Keep it formal and ensure the groom, best man and ushers look their best in traditional, quality highland dress.

Kinloch Anderson (pictured) and McCalls Highlandwear both offer kilt hire and bespoke tailoring services in the city.

Asian street food, www.appetitedirect.com Forget the traditional stovies, adventurous diners are in for an Eastern treat with wedding trends swerving towards Asian street food for late night nibbles. Serve in noodle boxes for a unique foodie flare at your wedding.

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FAIR LADY

If you’re planning a wedding and looking for inspiration get these dates in the diary The Vintage Wedding Show Sunday 14 September Step back in time and meet some of Scotland’s best vintage inspired wedding suppliers at The Caledonian Waldorf Astoria from 11am to 4pm. Expect everything from VW campers to The Marshmallow Lady and A Vintage Tea Party.

Tickets £5.

Dalhousie Castle Wedding Fayre Sunday 21 September Meet the dedicated wedding planners at Dalhousie Castle from 12pm to 3pm. On the day you can look around the exquisite rooms of the Castle and meet key suppliers.

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Edinburgh International Wedding Exhibition 11 and 12 October Round up the girls for a weekend of wedding planning, shopping and Champagne at the Edinburgh International

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Conference Centre. The event kicks off at 11am each day, tickets cost £8.50 and venues such as the Glasshouse will be there showcasing their packages.

The Scottish Wedding Show 25 and 26 October This wedding show at Glasgow’s SECC is Scotland’s largest wedding event and has everything from bridal catwalks to cocktail bars and beauty zones. Doors open 10am to 5pm, tickets £10.

Corn Exchange Wedding Fair 08 and 09 November For photographers, make-up artists, cakes and car, this wedding fair ticks lots of boxes to help plan your big day.

Doors open 11am-4.30pm, £5 and brides can register for free.

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Wedding Have animal antics, a time travelling experience or flower powers on your big day. Here’s our list of quirky wedding venues around Edinburgh for a first dance you’ll never forget…

Dovecot Studios, photo by Sarah Elizabeth

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HAVE YOUR FIRST DANCE IN FRONT OF A DINOSAUR History buffs can have their big day surrounded by some of Scotland’s most treasured artefacts. Take the opportunity to have your first dance in front of the skeletal dinosaur and priceless artefacts at the National Museum of Scotland. The Grand Hall can hold 1,500 for a reception, 950 for dinner and 700 for a dinner dance – perfect for big families. A dinner dance for up to 700 costs £8,000 for room hire with further bespoke services varying in price.

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers St, EH1 1JF, Tel: 0131 247 4113, www.nms.ac.uk

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SAY I DO NEXT TO THE PENGUINS

PLAY HIDE AND SEEK FROM YOUR NEW SPOUSE

There’ll be no monkey-ing around with a wedding ceremony conducted in the grand Mansion House at Edinburgh Zoo. Packages start at around £75 per head, with a minimum of 50 guests required for venue hire. You and your guests can even have some wacky and unforgettable pictures taken in front of the chimps or penguins.

Edinburgh Zoo, 134 Corstorphine Rd, EH12 6TS, Tel: 0131 314 0336, www.edinburghzoo.org.uk

Give your wedding a fairy tale setting at Traquair Castle.

Located on the outskirts of Edinburgh at Peebles, the castle has an enchanting 4,000 acre maze to have photos in with your other half, or to hide from. The grounds’ facility fee costs £1,100 for the day and £250 for an outside, picturesque ceremony.

Traquair Castle, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW, Tel: 01896 830323, www.traquair.co.uk

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TIME TRAVEL WITH GUESTS Explore the Stratosphere, dance in the Ozone or dine in the Earthscapes at Our Dynamic Earth. Your guests will be left astounded after experiencing tropical rainstorms and touching that famous iceberg. Invite up to 550 guests to explore the universe and share your big day with a big bang.

The room hire fee for the Galleries, Ozone and Biosphere from 7pm until 1am is £1,000.

Our Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Rd, EH8 8AS, Tel: 0131 550 7800, www.dynamicearth.co.uk

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Located on the Firth of Forth, give 100 guests a boat ride introduction to the day with a wedding at Inchcolm Island.

For a £500 rental charge from Historic Scotland you can be married in a 13th century abbey steeped in history. The Refectory is the largest room to wed in and can hold 100 guests. Don’t worry about the weather, in 15 years Maid of the Forth boat has never cancelled a wedding.

Maid of the Forth Travel, Tel: 0131 331 5000, www.maidoftheforth.co.uk

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WANDER IN EDINBURGH’S PRETTIEST GARDEN You’ll have a blooming marvellous wedding at Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Gardens. A winter wonderland wedding is on offer for a starting price of £3,995 for your full wedding from 01 October 2014 to 31 March 2015. Pick the flowers on 21 September in the Caledonian Hall at the Botanic’s Annual Wedding Fair from 11am to 3pm.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, 20A Inverleith Row, EH3 5LR, Tel: 0131 248 2909, www.rbge.org.uk

HAVE YOUR FIRST KISS IN A RENOVATED VICTORIAN SWIMMING POOL It might be full of brightly coloured yarn and looms but Dovecot Studios is a unique and elegant wedding venue in the city centre. The use of the Weaving Floor and grand Balcony will split your reception into two contemporary looking sections and cater for a maximum of 250 guests for a wedding banquet. Quotes are available on request at this 100 year-old-venue.

Dovecot Studios, 10 Infirmary St, EH1 1LT, Tel: 0131 550 3660, www.dovecotstudios.com

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BOUTIQUE WEDDINGS

Edinburgh is spoilt for choice when it comes to unique boutique businesses and we give you the lowdown on some of the best ones around for your Wedding Day.

Blushbooth

Avantgarde Chauffeur Drive

A remake of a classic, Scotland’s Blushbooth is the 21st century way to capture those special moments without the hassle of a photographer. The portable photo booths allow you to design instant photography around your perfect day.

Avantgarde Chauffeur Drive offers a range of silver Mercedes vehicles for your wedding day. 10 years’ experience and over 100 weddings each year, they offer a fantastic service at an affordable cost.

Ribbons, floral displays and suited chauffeurs complete with caps are all part of the deal.

Email: info@blushphotobooth.co.uk, www.blushphotobooth.co.uk

Lily Luna

Tel: 0131 453 1111, www.avantgardehire.com

Grant Mitchell The Wedding Magician

Blossom Beauty Blossom Beauty can help you and your bridal party get ready for your big day. They offer a range of treatments including nails, make-up, tanning and lashes. Make-up for the day can be done in the salon or on location.

Tel: 0772 0259 831, www.blossombeauty.co

Magic and Mind Reading entertainment from award-winning magician Grant Mitchell. The perfect interactive and close-up experience for keeping your guests captivated during your photographs, between meal courses or as part of the evening celebrations. Create some unforgettable magic moments.

Lady JoJo’s Brides

Located in Edinburgh’s West End, Lily Luna specialises in a whole range of bridal accessories, including a beautiful handpicked collection of statement headpieces, glitzy jewellery, elegant garters, and bespoke vintage brooch bouquets.

43 William St, EH3 7LW, Tel: 0131 4678 245, www.lilyluna.co.uk

Tel. 07951 969360, magic@grantmitchell.co.uk, www.grantmitchell.co.uk

44 London St, EH3 6LX, Tel: 0131 629 9886, www.ladyjojosbrides.com

Lady JoJo’s are specialists in vintage inspired wedding and bridesmaid dresses. An established Edinburgh brand, they are known for their particular focus on Tea and Ballerina length styles. Their new Classic Collection launches at the end of September.

TRUST US WITH YOUR BIG DAY

We count ourselves extremely lucky at Fairmont St Andrews to enjoy such a stunningly beautiful location. Views from our 520-acre estate, along the coast to the historic town of St Andrews and out over sandy beaches to the North Sea, regularly make guests catch their breath. The peace and tranquillity are almost tangible and make Fairmont St Andrews the perfect choice for your wedding.

It’s your ‘Big Day’, whether your guest list is for a select few or a few hundred. A day when you want everything to be just right. A day to look back on with the fondest memories. A day that involves so many elements that planning it can be exhausting as it is exciting.

Put your trust in Fairmont St Andrews and allow us to deliver that truly magical experience.

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Dubai

For honeymoons, winter sun and everything in between words ∙ Henry le May

Sunset at Anantara Dubia The Palm Resort and Spa

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n the depths of a Scottish winter, summer can seem like a cruel joke. And when, sometime in June, the sun breaks through the cloud shroud that has engulfed this fair land for the last 10 months, optimism abounds. “Taps aff,” we cry, and the pale blue bodies emerge squinting into the balmy 17 degree heat.

The reality is Winter sun isn’t a luxury, it’s an essential, and with two direct flights from Glasgow a day, year round warmth and blue skies, the City state of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is a great option for a short break to relax and replenish those vitamin D stores. At around eight hours Dubai is no short haul destination, but if you are heading for a mini break of 4+ days, the travel time can constitute an overnight

portion of your trip, giving you maximum opportunity to lounge on the beach or shop in a number of mega malls.

Dubai is no stranger to superlatives with maxims ringing out amongst the hotels and resorts - 7 stars, ski slope, manmade archipelago in the shape of the world - it can be tricky to know where to stay. For me, Thailand has always been a favourite destination and, as a fan of the Bangkok based Anantara Hotel group, legendary Thai hospitality coupled with a private beach, the UAE’s only over water beach villas and the largest spa in the city made the newly opened Anantara The Palm Resort an easy choice.

Nestled on the farthest frond of the Jumeirah Palm Island, the Anantara resort blends Thai temple architecture with

DUBAI | 73 beach resort glamour. In this most demanding of cities the team behind the resort cater to your every need. 293 guest rooms and villas exude tasteful luxury and have lagoon and palm views. Staying in the lower level of a four unit villa, we were delighted to find we could slip directly into the 10,000 square meter lagoon pool and take a leisurely swim right up to the 400 meter private beach with the calm waters of the Arabian Sea lapping against the shore.

The beach played a big part during our time at the resort. It was here that we set forth for our wake boarding adventure, one of the numerous water based activities offered by Yellow Boats. As a natural water baby I only spent the first 20 minutes floundering facedown in the water. After getting to grips with the initial jerk and temptation to bend one’s arms, it was quite a sensation to skim the water, towed behind a speedboat with the skyline of Dubai as a backdrop.

After an in-room Thai oil massage to soothe my wakeboard muscles and a snack on an amazing selection of dates, we were ready to head back to the beach. Sitting in the Arabian dusk at Lotus Lounge overlooking the infinity pool, towards the palaces of the super wealthy on the opposite shoreline and sipping a Singha, relaxing in style doesn’t get much better. We wandered down a verdant path to the water’s edge where a lone candlelit table had been setup. As the sun set, a team of chefs and butlers arranged a seamless

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fine dining experience showcasing the finest Middle Eastern cuisine such as hot and cold mezze, shish taouk and umm ali, all with matched wines, as part of the resort’s dining by design experience.

Dubai has a wealth of activities for the restless, from the bottom of the ocean at the Dubai Mall with an indoor aquarium and underwater Zoo to vertigo inducing trips to the top of the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa. Boredom is not an option.

With some of the biggest names in food vying for your Dirham, foodies are spoilt for choice, least of all back at the resort where Mekong restaurant offers authentic modern Thai cuisine, rickshaw-style seating, oriental tables and stunning contemporary design. If that doesn’t tickle your taste buds, the decidedly more carnivorous Bushman’s Australian Restaurant & Bar offers steaks and grilled delicacies.

It’s the attention to detail at the Anantara Palm Resort that distinguishes luxury from the merely expensive; the flaming scented torches at dinner, the electric three wheeled Tuk-

Tuk that ferries guests around and the floating bars that slip silently round the lagoons providing sun worshippers with much needed refreshment. In a city that thrives on providing the best of everything, this stunning resort goes that little bit further to help guests forget that in just a few days they will be back in the real world and that, surely, is worth more than money.

FACT BOX Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates, http://dubai-palm.anantara.com Room rates start from £218 per night. Dining by design POA with 24hrs notice Two flights per day from Glasgow with Emirates.

Prices start from £339pp return.

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TRAVEL NEWS Destinations. Deals. Advice

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Explore the Norwegian fjords in Stavanger, the luxury of Doha in Qatar and experience the American dream in Chicago with new direct flights from Edinburgh Airport. Fly with SAS, Qatar Airways and United Airlines for an unrivalled and unique holiday destination this winter. Just don’t forget our postcards. Edinburgh Airport, www.edinburghairport.com

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FAMILY ESCAPE As the nights draw in make Mauritius the destination of choice for the ultimate half term break. Heritage Le Telfair is offering families a seven night stay from £1,736 per family of four, a saving of 35 per cent. The offer includes a deluxe ocean view room on a B&B basis. www.heritageresorts.mu/en

ARCHERFIELD SPA INDULGENCE Treat yourself to a spa break at one of Britain’s leading Spas for just £130pp* Unwind at Fletcher’s Cottage in our Marine Steam, Aroma Sauna and relax area before a 60 minute massage or facial which is tailored especially to your needs.

Kick back in your luxurious pavilion suite, complete with complimentary bottle of wine and snacks before the perfect night’s sleep.

Before you leave, enjoy a hearty Scottish breakfast in our Clubhouse.

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BEAUTY NEWS People. Products. Places

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Sleek and sculpted, the art of contouring is a hard one to master. But, when it’s done well, it can completely transform face shapes, softening and defining all elements.

“I would say highlighting and contouring is one of the most desirable techniques people want to learn,” explains M∙A∙C senior make-up artist Cher Webb. “What is essential though is choosing products that are best suited to your complexion. It needs to look as natural as possible to look real. I would always start by applying a small amount and build it up. Product wise I would suggest trying M∙A∙C Pro Sculpting powder in Sculpt to carve and contour the cheek area in a subtle way. Use a small powder brush to build it up - I like M∙A∙C the large 168 brush as it has an

angled shape that fits snug into the contours. Highlighters are available in many forms, cream textures and powder.

Combining cream and powder formulas will give the face a completely new dimension. Cream highlighters with a slight sheen or glowing texture look great as a contrast next to a matte contour; the two marry perfectly together. The contour shadow will shape and engulf the contours of the face which makes cheekbones pop. Try M∙A∙C Cream Colour Base in Pearl or Shell for gorgeous, youthful results.”

M∙A∙C products are available in Harvey Nichols Edinburgh or www.maccosmetics.co.uk

In need of a post summer pick-me-up? Our Autumn Reviver Spa Day has been created to leave you perfectly rejuvenated for the months ahead.

An invigorating Salt and Oil Scrub will soften the skin, before a Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage soothes away stress.

Finally, an Oriental Head Massage will nourish the scalp, easing tension and calming the mind. You’ll also enjoy Escape at One, an indulgent range of heat and water experiences, as well as time in our rooftop Hydropool.

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SHADOW PLAY Glamour is the order of the day with Estée Lauder’s new Pure Color Envy Sculpting 5-Color Palette, £40. The highly pigmented palettes feature dramatic, rich hues accentuated with timeless nudes, which offer great versatility combined with high impact and the blendability is second to none. Available from Estée Lauder counters citywide.

PURE BLACK Deeper and richer, Coco Noir Parfum is the latest addition to Chanel’s Coco Noir range. With gorgeous notes of May Rose, Jasmine Absolute and Gernanium Rose Leaf, team with Coco Noir Extrait body cream for an intense seductive scent that’ll last all day.

Coco Noir Parfum, 15ml, £165 at John Lewis, Jenners and Harvey Nichols.

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Origins’ GinZing revitalizing mineral makeup, £25. With revitalising caffeine and perfecting mineral microsphere pigments, the long-wearing featherweight formula fits like a second skin, providing the coverage of a buildable foundation with the perfecting finish of a powder. What’s not to love? Origins is available in John Lewis.

The latest addition to Clinique’s Chubby Stick franchise is Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm; the dome shaped design glides smoothly across the apples of the cheeks, depositing long-wearing colour. Simply swivel up the colour stick and dab on cheeks, then blend with the warmth of your fingertips. Ideal for beauties on the go. £19 at Clinique counters citywide.

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COMING UP ROSES GIRLS DAY OUT Round up the ladies for a day of pampering, fashion and cocktails at Pout. The lifestyle show is back at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 27 and 28 September with pop up shops, hair, nail and brow bars, Champagne and cocktails aplenty. For tickets, from £15 including goody bag, visit www.poutevent.com.

For Dr. Hauschka’s new ‘richer in roses’ formula, the extracts of wild rose hip, rose blossom and rose wax of the iconic Rose day cream have been enriched with rose water and a higher content of essential oil from Damask rose to create a formulation that is even richer in nurturing care and roses. £28 for 30ml. Dr. Hauschka is available at John Lewis and Flux, 55 Bernard St, EH6 6SL, Tel: 0131 554 4075, www.get2flux.co.uk.

Womens Health Care And fertility clinic

Our qualified practitioners can advise and support you in the following areas:  Unexplained infertility and Secondary infertility  IVF treatment Support  Endometriosis  Miscarriage  Fibroids, ovarian cysts and polycystic ovarian syndrome(POS)  Menstrual irregularities  Menopause Taking a holistic approach, using a combination of therapies including:  Medical herbalism  Acupuncture  Nutritional Therapy  Counselling and hypnotherapy  Book your initial free ‘Fertility Planning’ telephone consultation.

THE EDINBURGH HERBAL DISPENSARY 18 Bristo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 1EZ, Tel 0131 225 5542

The Napiers Children Clinic For new born babes up to 12 year old children.

The clinic runs weekly with experienced herbalist Claire McQuade treating everything from eczema and itchy skin to sneezes and snuffles, using gentle plant remedies to make everything feel better.

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IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS MONTH… try LVL lashes

A luxurious and friendly salon in the heart of Edinburgh. We specialise in colouring, balayage, hair extensions, nails, long hair, bridal and vintage styling.

Please call 0131 556 4478 for an appointment.

2a Broughton Place, EH1 3RX www.broughtonplacehair.com

After your brows, wide eyed curled eyelashes are one of the quickest face framers, bringing your features to life. The look can be created by an eyelash curler, or eyelash extensions, but, for those looking for a longer lasting, quick and natural alternative then eyelash treatment LVL (length, volume and lift) at Odyssey Boutique might be for you.

Working with your natural lashes, LVL lifts and straightens lashes from the roots so they instantly appear longer. The whole treatment takes about 60 minutes and once the silicone pads are placed over the eyelids - this process can be slightly uncomfortable as top lashes need to be carefully stuck to the shields before a series of serums are applied to curl the lashes and volumise them - eyes stay closed throughout.

The result is a brighter, more awake look with longer, fuller looking lashes – and no need for mascara, certainly for daywear. Perfect for a low maintenance look, holidays and mature lids, results are instant (they actually look better after a few days once lashes have had a chance to settle and blend together) and last up to six weeks.

LVL lashes, £50, at Odyssey Boutique, 39 William St, EH3 7LW, Tel: 0131 220 2908 www.odysseyboutique.co.uk

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TRIED AND TESTED IPL laser hair removal words ∙ Holly McKay

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’ve done it all. Waxed, shaved, plucked, used hair removal cream and even experienced the pain of the epilator, all in the quest of hair free skin.

I’ve gone professional too trying everything from the classic bikini and g-string wax to the Brazilian (Hollywood was a step too far for me). But one problem remained: regrowth and waving goodbye to selected hair forever was the only way forward.

It’s all down to IPL, intense pulsed light to be precise.

As this is a laser treatment that destroys the hair follicle, I chose my salon carefully to ensure I had therapists with the best training and expertise and opted for the award-winning Zen Lifestyle.

IPL is no quick fix. In fact, you need a block of sessions because normal hair growth happens in a cycle of three

phases so each session treats the roots of new and current hairs.

After a warm welcome and swig of cucumber water in the waiting room of the Bruntsfield Place salon, I was taken to the treatment room where everything was explained.

With IPL it all starts with a patch test to make sure you’re eligible for the treatment (fair hair can be hard to treat). It also ensures you have no adverse reaction and understand everything about it. A good start I thought.

The next session came about two weeks later. This time (as with all sessions) I had to go in shaved and hair free.

Cool gel is applied to the area to be treated before the therapist quickly and methodically began covering small areas with the Ellipse IPL machine releasing a quick burst of light each time. The light emits a warm sensation on the

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AS THIS IS A LASER TREATMENT THAT DESTROYS THE HAIR FOLLICLE, I CHOSE MY SALON CAREFULLY TO ENSURE I HAD THERAPISTS WITH THE BEST TRAINING AND EXPERTISE.

skin similar to being pinged with an elastic band. It lasted seconds and intensified towards the bikini line where hair is thicker and skin more sensitive. The whole process lasted about 15 minutes and whilst there’s slight discomfort in some areas, it’s definitely less than waxing.

After the first session I noticed a difference - hair took a lot longer to grow back and when it did return it was much finer and sparse. Ingrown hairs appeared to be a thing of the past too. Six months on and six sessions later the difference is quite amazing. Highly recommended, believe the hype.

A patch test for IPL costs £25, redeemable against any course of three treatments or more. This month you can save between 30-50% on courses of IPL hair removal at Zen Lifestyle, 9 Bruntsfield Pl, EH10 4HN, Tel: 0131 477 3535, zen-lifestyle.com.

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“OH MY GOSH”

The moment you realise age has caught up with you

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ur busy lives mean that we rarely make time for ourselves. As we race to get ready in the morning, the chances are that we glance in the mirror, so when we actually take the time to examine our real reflection, what we see may not be quite what we expect. Surely there weren’t that many grey hairs yesterday? And where did those lines around our eyes suddenly come from?

It’s what Victoria Dobbie, medical director of Face & Body Cosmetic Clinic, calls the “Oh My Gosh” moment – when we realise that suddenly we look our age (or worse still, older). “It’s not over-dramatising the situation to say that this realisation can be a shock,” she says. “Yet wanting to look and feel good is perfectly natural. The younger you are when you embrace that idea - the more likely you are to age gracefully.”

The good news is that recapturing a more youthful look no longer has to mean going under the knife. Advances in nonsurgical treatments mean that they now give comparable results with surgery, but without the downtime and costs associated with theatre.

Just look at the difference between these before and after photos, all thanks to non-surgical treatments using dermal

fillers. “But you don’t have to use filler or toxin treatments.

Exciting new medical advances like Ultherapy, which uses ultrasound similar to pregnancy scans, can be particularly effective in treating the neck and jaw line, helping to banish that slightly jowly look that so often comes with age,” says Victoria. Ultherapy is the only non-surgical treatment to be approved by the FDA for lifting skin on the neck and face and is exclusively available at Face & Body.

For those just looking to tighten sagging skin underneath the eyes Radiofrequency is ideal. Treatments are easily fitted into a lunch hour and a course of six gets fab results.

Face & Body has lunchtime availability, is open late on Thursdays and every second Saturday. Tel: 0131 226 9610 to book a complimentary consultation.

Face & Body Cosmetic Clinic, 32 Alva St, EH2 4PY, Tel: 0131 226 9610, www.faceandbody.co.uk

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ICONIC EDINBURGH 36 St Andrew Square

words ∙ David Hicks ∙ photos ∙ Susie Lowe

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he typical New Town street is a terrace of graceful and neat terraced houses, but 36 St Andrew Square was designed to break that rule. In its day it would have stood out as the grandest house in the New Town. Even now it is still an imposing building with a spectacular interior, which must count as one of the treasures of the city.

The building dates back to 1772, and was built for one of the wealthiest men in Scotland at that time, Sir Laurence Dundas. He was a self-made man, well versed in the shady dealings of Georgian commerce and politics. Dundas made his fortune by providing supplies for the army through his post as Commissary General.

He had already bought many fine houses and estates, when his eye fell on a prime spot in the New Town plan in what was to become St Andrew Square. Acting quickly before anyone could object, he bought a plot of land which had been ear marked for a church because of its important position.

Set in its own grounds, the building would have appeared more like a country mansion than a townhouse - it would have been the grandest in the New Town too. The architect William Chambers designed the building in the latest fashionable taste, a compact neo-classical villa with decorative features inspired by ancient Rome, following the lead set by Marble Hill House in London.

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THE BUILDING DATES BACK TO 1772, AND WAS BUILT FOR ONE OF THE WEALTHIEST MEN IN SCOTLAND AT THAT TIME, SIR LAURENCE DUNDAS

7–9 Church Hill Place Morningside 0131 447 7640 timeandtidestores.co.uk

There is an old story that Sir Laurence staked his splendid new house in a bet with one General Scott. When he lost the bet, Dundas decided instead to build the general a replica in Drummond Place. Unfortunately Sir Laurence was not able to enjoy his house for long. Only nine years after it was built he died, and the building was bought by government as the Excise Office for Scotland. To this day the royal coat of arms, picked out in gold leaf, still adorns the front of the building.

In 1825 it was bought by the Royal Bank of Scotland as their head office. They carried out several changes, including taking out a floor to create the soaring entrance hall and installing a statue in the forecourt to the bank’s governor, the fourth earl of Hopetoun. The biggest change came in 1857 when a new banking hall was added to the building.

Today Sir Laurence’s mansion is another city centre branch of RBS. Although the rooms on the upper floors remain private, the entrance and banking hall are open to the public and well worth a visit.

David Hicks is the communications manager at Edinburgh World Heritage, a charity devoted to conserving and promoting the city’s World Heritage Site. For more information visit www.ewht.org.uk.

Also at: 225 Morningside Road EH10, 398 Byres Road G12, North Berwick, Peebles

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Turn up the heat in your autumnal interiors with a dollop of mustard.

It clashes brilliantly with bold blues and purples and adds zing to basic black, as seen here in this look from Debenhams.

KITCHENS | BATHROOMS | BIFOLD DOORS | SUNROOMS

Many ideas, one solution At EKCO we’ve been supplying and installing top quality Pronorm German-built kitchens and bathrooms since 1999. We’re also one of Scotland’s top suppliers of Origin bi-fold doors which are designed to open fully and allow more fresh air into your home.

And, if you need some extra space or simply a place to relax and unwind then we can create that lifestyle sunroom you have always dreamed of.

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INTERIORS NEWS Ideas. Innovations. Inspiration

TREASURE TROVE For a collection of luxury home interior products and unusual gift ideas take a trip to LoDemore, a beautiful home accessories boutique recently opened in the heart of Old Town.

They’ve décor ideas and crafts from around the world to make your house a home. Open Mon-Sun, 10am to 6pm. LoDemore, 20 St Mary’s St, EH1 1SU, Tel: 0131 557 1404.

No 2 - 4 S t S t e p h e n P l a c e E d i n b u r g h E H 3 5 A J +44(0)131 225 2888 sales@cataloginteriors.com

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I-ON LOVES… the UK website Made.com which consistently produces quality design led interior pieces at a great value prices.

One of our current favourites is this curvy, orange Lulu two seat sofa, £599, exclusively at www.made.com

LEG UP Graphic prints are a big interiors trend this autumn and while it may be wise to proceed with caution when it comes to investing in a full sized sofa, this Portia footstool, £279 from Marks & Spencer, is large enough to give your room a taste of the trend but small enough to disguise should that taste not be to your long term liking. Marks & Spencer, Princes Street and The Gyle Shopping Centre, www.marksandspencer.com

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a shopper’s guide to…

Moleta Munro photos ∙ Susie Lowe

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extiles, designer lighting and contemporary furnishing, Moleta Munro is a one stop shop for those needing an interiors upgrade. Born out of a shared passion for Scandavian design by husband and wife team, Justin Baddon and Juliet Moleta in 2007, the London Street showroom is brimming with super cool, up-and-coming and major European brands like Design Stockholm House, Carl Hansen and Muuto. It’s the showroom’s first anniversary in its current location this month and to celebrate they’re having a drop-in paper art workshop with book artist Rachel Hazell from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday 20 September.

Things to look out for… the new Fritz Hansen Analog table and the reissue of the iconic Drop Chair.

43-46 London St, EH3 6LX, Tel: 0131 557 4800, www.moletamunro.com.

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DINNER @ THE PASS

WHAT: A private dining experience in the One Square kitchen. WOULD SUIT: A special occasion for a gastronome.

PRICE: A five course tasting menu from £60 per person, wine matching from £30 per person. words ∙ Henry le May

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n my younger days I entertained notions of becoming a professional cook. After spending a few months in a kitchen I decided it wasn’t for me. While I enjoy light hearted conflict and shouting is a pastime of mine, when confronted with a full scale assault from colleagues for 18 hours a day, six days a week, I realised I couldn’t stand the heat.

One Square at the Sheraton Hotel got me back in the kitchen, this time in a more civilised fashion. The lady and I began our evening at the Gin Bar. A perfect serve of 209 Gin and 1724 Tonic loosened me up and a well crafted Aviation provided a gin kick sans tonic for my companion - with over 50 gins to choose from the bartender’s advice was invaluable.

After our drinks we were guided from our seat through the serene restaurant and to the ubiquitous double doors of the mysterious kitchen. On the ‘other side’, the heat and smells of the state of the art kitchen hit me and then we saw the pass, gleaming black marble, in the heart of the kitchen.

There, executive head chef Craig Hart greeted us and as he explained the menu my eyes wandered over the huge kitchen where chef’s industriously and silently prepared a cornucopia of delights. This kitchen was spacious and airy, well lit with happy looking cooks working diligently, vastly different from my catering experiences.

DINNER | 99 Sipping sparkling English wine our conversation drifted and minds wandered to focus entirely on the food that Craig so delicately prepared before our eyes. The pressed ham terrine and pea mousse was a delightful, light starter that showcased dexterity of production and skill of presentation.

Throughout the rest of the meal we were treated to sublime dishes created with a masters touch, the mushrooms on toast was so much more than the description gives away. This theme of understatement on the menu; the process of plating up and the final presentation of each dish built anticipation for the remainder of the meal. Parten Bree was followed by Highland venison, again twists and flavours abound in each course.

The final extravagance of the evening was dessert at the pass, the preparation was elaborate, the final touches theatrical and the overall result incredible. To say any more would spoil the surprise. If you know someone who loves food then dining at the pass is one of the most memorable and enjoyable dinners you could hope to have in the city.

Book it. Now.

To book Dining at The Pass in the One Square kitchen, Tel: 0131 229 9131 or visit www.onesquareedinburgh.co.uk

THIS KITCHEN WAS SPACIOUS AND AIRY, WELL LIT WITH HAPPY LOOKING COOKS WORKING DILIGENTLY, VASTLY DIFFERENT FROM MY CATERING EXPERIENCES.

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LUNCH @ MONTPELIERS

WHAT: A funky bar and brasserie in Bruntsfield. WOULD SUIT: A brunch, lunch or dinner date. It’s buzzing all day.

PRICE RANGE: Mains from £7.95 - £16.95. words ∙ Nicky Howden ∙ photos ∙ Susie Lowe

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ynonymous with Bruntsfield, Montpeliers has been a local drinking institution since it opened its doors in 1992.

As a veteran of the capital bar scene, it has sensibly invested in image overhauls over the years. Now on its fourth revamp Montpeliers is back and looking better than ever.

The latest reincarnation has seen the bar move and large windows installed to really open up the space. Grey walls, industrial style lighting, new furnishings and an eclectic mix of objets d’art create a cool, urban vibe while a reconfiguration has enhanced dining covers and drinking space. In short, it’s been a worthwhile investment that’s injected a new lease of life into the venue. As well as the new look, there’s now live music on Friday evenings, an impressive offering of 26 craft beers, fresh bakes and a pretty al fresco dining area where tables go like hotcakes on warmer days.

Unsurprisingly Saturday lunchtimes are busy so booking a table in advance is recommended. The menu itself ticks all the boxes with all day breakfasts, burgers, salads and more substantial, hearty mains for those looking for some sustenance for the day.

Sitting in the cosy snug at the back of the restaurant we dined on the à la carte menu although a £10 lunch deal for two people and two main courses is also up for grabs.

From the expertly executed Italian themed starters of goat’s cheese and red pepper bruschetta, £5.95, and Taleggio Arancini £5.95, moist and flavoursome stuffed rice balls with sunblushed tomato sauce, to the Montpeliers main of the day - a delicious, fresh and meaty seabass - and warm charred chicken with little gem, avocado, crispy bacon and vinaigrette, £8.95, this is pub grub par excellence offering good, well cooked and well presented dishes that get the flavours just right.

Montpeliers has seriously upped the game in all aspects pulling in punters from all over the city. A local with character, class and good service, its bustling atmosphere has London style wrapped up.

Montpeliers, 159-161, Bruntsfield Pl, EH10 4DG, Tel: 0131 229 3115, www.montpeliersedinburgh.co.uk.

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S C O T T I S H R E S TA U R A N T Scottish gins, fine wines & Orkney Island beers.

New a la carte and lunch menus using seasonal Scottish produce.

Aberdeen Angus beef, Shetland salmon, Borders lamb, rabbit and Scottish salmon.

Private dining rooms and group menus available.

See website for Christmas menus.

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Fresh Scottish food served all day Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktails

4-7 North Bank Street (The Mound) Edinburgh, EH1 2LP Bar/Bistro 0131 225 7224 | Shop/Tastings 0131 225 1532 www.whiskirooms.co.uk

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ENZO

TAKE THREE

Introducing our pick of some new arrivals in town. photos ∙ Susie Lowe

ENZO This new foodie venture has been shrouded in secrecy for months but it’s finally open and a perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even late night drinks. Bright and contemporary, the stylish Quartermile haunt offers a menu of modern Italian dishes so expect everything from Liguria style braised rabbit with Taggia olives and pine nuts to Tagliatelle Carbonara with smoked Italian pig cheek.

Good for… authentic Italian dishes.

Expect to pay… around £14 - £20 for a main course at dinner.

Anything else I should know… Enzo has a contemporary cocktail list, go for the Enzo G an T (Gin Mare, Meletti Limoncello, Fever-Tree tonic water, orange slices, basil leaves and radish).

8 Lister Sq, Simpson Loan, Quartermile, Tel: 0131 229 4634, www.enzo-edinburgh.co.uk.

Guild of Foresters

Guild of Foresters Portobello said a fond farewell to one of its local boozers, the Foresters Arms at the start of the year and welcomed its revamped replacement The Guild of Foresters in March. This great boozer keeps some quirky touches with the map of the town adorning the ceiling and menus made from original floorboards. We especially love the beach huts out back.

Good for… classic gastro grub near the seaside.

Expect to pay… £10 -12 for a main dish.

Anything else I should know… If you like a pint you’ll be in for a treat here, expect classic beverages from Williams Brothers, Belhaven and West Beer.

40 Portobello High St, EH15 1DA, Tel: 0131 669 2750, www.forestersguild.co.uk.

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The Safari Lounge Voyage to the east end of town and join the trendy set at The Safari Lounge. The bar and bistro has a varied menu with everything from Shanghai Pork Ribs, £4.95, to Mix ‘n’ Match Tacos, four for £8. The bar has a fine selection of spirits, beers and wines plus a pretty funky safari themed cocktail list - try the Um Bongo, Um Bongo, They Drink it in the Congo for a ‘80s juice and gin based concoction.

Good for… safari lovers on a food and drink expedition at Abbeyhill.

Expect to pay… around £5 for a light bite and £8 for a main meal.

Anything else I should know… Saturday nights are good for music and jungle cocktails.

21 Cadzow Pl, EH7 5SN, Tel: 0131 661 4741, www.thesafarilounge.co.uk.

The friendly all-day brunch and breakfast cafe-bar with a ping pong table! Fresh, high quality and locally sourced food, always served with a smile.

9 Brandon Terrace, Canonmills, EH3 5EA 0131 629 0229 www.cafebluebear.co.uk

Fine Italian food in the heart of Edinburgh The shows are gone but pre-theatre is better than ever

Mia restaurant is a must for people who appreciate fine Italian food, good service, and great atmosphere.

We use quality ingredients to bring you amazing Italian dishes. We open daily from 12 to 10pm.

Everyone is welcome.

2 courses ÂŁ15, 3 courses ÂŁ18 all night every Tuesday - Thursday in September from 5.30pm 1a Alva Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4PH. 0131 225 4599 / bistro@edinburghlarder.co.uk

96 Dalry Road, Edinburgh EH11 2AX T: 0131 629 1750 E: info@mia-restaurant.co.uk W: mia-restaurant.co.uk

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FOOD NEWS Sound bites

CRISPY NIBBLES Forget snack time guilt; Peter’s Yard has just introduced two new crispbreads for a healthier snack in between meals. The newbies are seeded wholegrain and spelt and fig, both £2.50, and join the existing range of high fibre and completely natural snacks available at the Stockbridge café.

Peter’s Yard, 3 Deanhaugh St, EH4 1LU, Tel: 0131 332 2901, www.petersyard.com.

BBQ TIME Fridays just got a whole lot better at One Square with barbecues on the terrace every Friday night until the end of September. The Big Green Egg, a barbecue fuelled by natural charcoal made from oak and hickory, will grill up Inverurie Flat Iron Steak and Smoked Ayrshire Pork Chop from £12-22 per head. Book now to extend summer nights until October. One Square, 1 Festival Sq, EH3 9SR, Tel: 0131 221 6422, www.onesquareedinburgh.co.uk.

SOMETHING FISHY Here’s another seafood haven for fisho philes. Fish Eatery at Picardy Place is the latest restaurant to hit our shores, stocking the highest quality of seafood and dishes including a citrus lemon sole, fish stew, halibut kiev and chicken and lobster macaroni. Fish Eatery, 12 Picardy Pl, EH1 3JT, Tel: 0131 556 9908, www.fishedinburgh.co.uk.

ALCO-SWEET It’s all about the marshmallow, especially liqueur ones.

Created by mother and daughter sweetie making team, Michelle and Rachel Kelso, Tipsy Mallow in Portobello is full of handmade gourmet marshmallows created using fresh fruit purees, natural flavourings and liqueurs and spirits.

Whether you like a Mojito or Jack Daniels and Coke, they’ve got all the boozy mallows you can think of (and alcho-free ones too). Tipsy Mallow, 230 High St, Portobello, EH15 2AN, www.tipsymallows.co.uk.

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MASTER CHEF Café St Honore will be running a Slow Food masterclass and lunch on 06 September with top tips on pickling and preserving fruit and veg from your garden, how to make the most of meat and game and you’ll even learn how to make your own bacon. The class costs £25 with chef director Neil Forbes who’ll answer confusing culinary questions and give plenty of tasters too. Café St Honore, 34 Thistle St NW Ln, EH2 1EA, Tel: 0131 226 2211, www.cafesthonore.com.

CONGRATULATIONS TO...

Bon Vivant who scooped the coveted title of Best International Restaurant Bar at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award in New Orleans. Bon Vivant was the only Scottish contestant in the category and beat off rivals from London and Moscow due to its dedication of creating a great dining and cocktail experience. Bon Vivant, 55 Thistle St, Tel: 0131 225 3275, www.bonvivantedinburgh.co.uk.

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Try this at home…

Genesis Crafty Scones with Maple syrup icing For an American twist on the traditional British afternoon tea try this savoury treat with a big mug of coffee.

YOU’LL NEED 100g icing sugar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 tablespoons maple syrup Handful, chopped walnuts, hazelnuts and pecan nuts 1 packet of Genesis Crafty Sultana Scones WHAT TO DO 1. Mix your icing sugar with a spoonful of butter and three spoonfuls of maple syrup 2. Coat your scones with the icing and sprinkle with a mixture of chopped walnuts, hazelnuts and pecan nuts.

Recipe created for Genesis Crafty by lifestyle blogger Coralie Grassin of Teatime in Wonderland http:// teatimeinwonderland.co.uk. For more information visit www.genesiscrafty.com

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ON THE GRAPEVINE

DRINK TALK Bars. Brands. Booze

Virginie Brouard, owner of La P’tite Folie restaurant and Le Di-Vin wine bar, gives her recommendations.

GOOD VALUE Picpoul de Pinet Beauvignac, Caves de Pomeroles, £21.50 At Le Di-Vin we see a fair turnover of “Picpoul de Pinet”, a white wine from the Languedoc region. People are discovering something different to Sauvignon – it is a refreshing, dry white with a tangy finish.

CLASSIC

WINE O’CLOCK I-ON READER OFFER For your chance to taste, explore and discover over 350 wines, don’t miss out on the 2-for-1 offer to the Tesco Wine Fair Edinburgh at the EICC on 18 and 19 October. With workshops, wine walks and a whole host of wine experts, including Tesco’s wine buyers on hand to answer any questions you may have, this is one wine investment not to miss out on. To take advantage of the offer, available on Saturday morning or Sunday session, visit www.tescowinefair.com.

Carte Noire Rose de St Tropez, £23.50 Light rose coloured from the Mourvedre grape in its typical Provençale bottle, this classy rose offers a fresh, long lasting palate of red fruits. It’s great on its own or with a light lunch.

MIXER HEAVEN Specifically blended to be mixed with certain spirits, Gloworm should on your radar. Available in delicious flavours like ginger and lemongrass, the premium mixer not only tastes delicious but is sugarfree and taurine-free and acts as a slight stimulator. Available at 56 North, 2-8 W Crosscauseway, EH8 9JP, Tel: 0131 662 8860 or for more information visit glowormdrinks.com

RISING STAR

Menetou Salon, Domaine Rollin, £25 A newcomer in the red section at the wine bar, a Pinot Noir from Menetou Salon from the Loire region. A light-bodied red with wonderful red fruit flavours and raspberry finish. We recommend putting it on ice for 10 minutes before enjoying it on its own or with some tapas of charcuterie.

RARE BEAUTY Introducing Pride 1978, Glenmorangie’s finest – and rarest – whisky creation to date. Available at www.gordonandmacphail.com or by the dram at the Balmoral Hotel or Gleneagles Hotel, only 700 bottles of this extra matured single malt are available worldwide.

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TALKING ABOUT The Edinburgh Gin Distillery

Is this the new gin distillery in the city centre?

Yes, you’re bang on the money. Located within Bruce Hamilton’s trendy new Heads & Tales gin joint, beneath the Rutland Hotel, Edinburgh Gin now has two working stills (pictured) that produces around 1,000 litres of gin per week.

There’s also a visitor centre that gives people the chance to learn about the history of gin and partake in guided tasting tours.

Sounds like a great idea. What’s the story behind Edinburgh Gin? Well, the Edinburgh Gin Company was set up four years ago by husband and wife duo Jane and Alex Nicol of The Spencerfield Spirit Company. Unique beginnings have seen the Scottish gin become one of the most popular in city centre bars, probably because it’s made using an old recipe Alex found when working at Glenmorangie.

I really want to go and try it. What kind of things can you do at the visitor centre?

There are a number of tours ranging from corporate packages to the Gin Discovery Tour which lasts 45 minutes

and costs just £10, including a G and T. For the ultimate gin education there’s the Gin Making Experience, £75, where you can make and bottle a one-off custom gin.

So what happens when the visitor centre closes?

The beauty of that bar is that you can still have a glimpse into the workings of the machinery whilst relaxing with a cocktail or two because the stills are encased behind glass to give guests a rare opportunity to see gin distilling taking place no matter what time.

Ok, I’m hooked. Anything else I should know?

Edinburgh Gin also has some pretty exclusive flavours. There’s raspberry, elderflower and soon to be introduced rhubarb and ginger liqueurs made with Edinburgh Gin. Premium Edinburgh Gin is now in the pipeline plus Cannonball Gin which is a navy strength gin at 57.3 per cent.

The Edinburgh Gin Visitor Centre is open from Monday to Sunday, 10am-4pm, and Tuesday evening by appointment at Heads & Tales, 1a Rutland Pl, EH1 2AD, Tel: 0131 656 2810, www.edinburghgindistillery.co.uk.

Make tiMe for tea With stylish surroundings overlooking Edinburgh Castle, there could be no finer place to get together with friends & enjoy a perfectly indulgent afternoon.

One Square, 1 Festival Square, Edinburgh EH3 9SR OneSquareEdinburgh @OneSq Telephone +44 (0)131 221 6422 www.OneSquareEdinburgh.co.uk Car parking available

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READER OFFERS

This month’s offers, discounts and giveaways for i-on readers 50% off colour and cuts for new customers at Freddy Antabi

35% off Classic Camper hire with Arkvendor

50% OF F Freddy Antabi is offering new clients 50 per cent off their first visit, 25 per cent off their second visit and 10 per cent off their third visit. Get a new look this month and remember to quote i-on when booking.

30% off at Medusa

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Medusa is celebrating 30 years in the business by offering i-on readers 30 per cent off from the 15 September to 15 October. Online booking available.

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50% off dance fitness classes at StudioD

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50% OF F To celebrate the launch of its brand new dance and fitness studio, StudioD is offering 50 per cent off Adult DFit classes. Book six classes for £16.50 (normally £33). Any adult classes can be attended. D.Burnmix, D.Cardio, Ballet, Tap and Ballet Gold (over 60s). Book by 30 September and quote i-on.

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DID YOU KNOW...?

The University of St Andrews is older than the Aztec Empire.

Founded in 1413, the centre of learning is the second oldest English language university in the world and it remains one of the finest. But students of history in the early days were not able to study the rise of the human sacrificing Central American dynasties - they were not born until 1427.

WHO SAID THAT?

I feel sorry for people who don’t drink.

When they wake up in the morning, that’s as good as they’re going to feel all day

Frank Sinatra, singer, actor.

Nowadays every day is a weird and wonderful celebration of some kind but few are as entertaining as 19 September - International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Founded by Mark Summers and John Baur in 1995, people are encouraged to hoist the lingual mainsail whenever possible. Let’s see what you know about corsairs: There were female pirates. Anne Bonny and Mary Read sailed with ‘Calico Jack’ Rackham in 1719 and fought bravely with their male counterparts. When they were apprehended they dodged the gallows by claiming they were pregnant.

Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, a swashbuckling tale of bucaneers and buried gold, was allegedly inspired by a small pond in Edinburgh’s Queen Street Gardens which a young Robbie could see from his bedroom in Heriot Row. Not all pirates were criminals. Nations would often issue Letters of Marque and Reprisal, which allowed ships to attack enemy ports and vessels.

Called ‘privateers,’ the most famous examples were Englishmen Sir Francis Drake and Captain Henry Morgan who were considered heroes. Their Spanish victims did not see it the same way.

Barkhad Abdi, a Somalian actor who debuted in the 2013 film Captain Phillips, won an Oscar for his very first on-screen appearance. The film tells the true story of modern day Somalian pirates who captured the Maersk Alabama merchant ship.

LEARN THE ART OF WHISKY BLENDING AT SCOTCH FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER, 6PM

The Balmoral’s whisky bar has teamed up with the House of Johnnie Walker to offer a master class in whisky blending this Autumn. Enjoy a welcome dram of Johnnie Walker Blue Label accompanied by a selection of bar nibbles as you relax on the tweed sofas and enjoy the intimate surroundings. Take inspiration from Scotch’s collection of over 400 Scottish whiskies as you learn about the art of blending from a Diageo whisky ambassador and discover the history behind the process. Sample a selection of whiskies as you take part in your own blending journey to find the perfect dram. Complete the experience by decanting and labeling your own blend into a 20cl bottle to enjoy at home. £40 per person.

Must be booked in advance.

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