Trend Magazine Jun/Jul 2017

Sun, sea & style Super brights & statement stripes... Oh my!

Dapper in Denim

The do's & don'ts of denim

Wine Country

Perfect prosecco from Veneto, Italy

4 | HEALTH

David Lloyd Clubs Aberdeen member Gary Corbett has been playing tennis at the club for almost 10 years.

A busy company director he receives regular coaching from the Adult Tennis Professional who he calls Mark 'Peter Pan' Malcolm. We asked Gary about his time playing tennis at David Lloyd Clubs Aberdeen: WHY DID YOU TAKE UP TENNIS? I was getting too old to play football so I decided it was time for a non-contact, but still competitive sport! My first step was the David Lloyd tennis welcome with Mark at the club.

played before I joined David Lloyd.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY YOUR INDIVIDUAL STYLE OF TENNIS IS? Unorthodox, many people say very annoying. Lots of running, chasing and getting balls back.

HOW HAS TENNIS HELPED YOU IN OTHER ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE? Tennis keeps me fitter than I would be and helps me relax and de-stress.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING

HOW HAS YOUR TENNIS COACH HELPED YOU IMPROVE YOUR GAME? Mark has made various fine-tuning and constructive coaching adjustments over the years.

ABOUT PLAYING AT DAVID LLOYD ABERDEEN? It’s a great social opportunity for me. I’ve made some quality friends; I love a good run around and it doesn’t feel like exercising when you are chasing a ball. I seem to be improving given that I hadn’t really

WHAT TIPS DO YOU HAVE FOR PEOPLE WANTING TO GET INTO TENNIS? Go for it. Keep at it and you will get better. Try and play people better than you to improve even if you get a hiding to start.

6 | ADVERTISEMENTS

FASHION & BEAUTY 20 SUMMER DAZE

Fashion takes a city break

26 FASHION EDIT

Summer Stripes

32 BEAUTY

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Our guide to denim

LIFESTYLE 42 CHEF FOCUS

Time for curtain up on 1906’s head chef

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HOMES, INTERIORS & GARDENS 52 INTERIORS

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DIRECTOR Gill Buyers gill@trendmagazine.co.uk EDITOR Alison Daniels alison@trendmagazine.co.uk ADVERTISING Clare Findlay clare@trendmagazine.co.uk DESIGN Ryan Swinney ryan@trendmagazine.co.uk

The Scottish summer, like third marriages, is often a triumph of hope over experience. No matter how many dull, damp days we experience, we hope that each summer will bring an endless vista of gloriously warm weather, filled with simple pleasures, lazy al fresco meals, floaty dresses, sunblock-striped children running in and out of the garden sprinklers and a soporific air of wellbeing and contentment.

While we might hope for an enchanted summer, this time of year is all about making the best of what we have. There’s so much to do, so many places to explore, so much heritage and history, so many festivals and events, that we can forgive the odd shower or particularly unseasonal hailstorm.

ACCOUNTS Jill Walker jwalker@trendmagazine.co.uk

PRINT Stephens & George Print Group DISTRIBUTION Nordrop

Contributors Newsline Media, Courtney O'Grady, Kirsty McLean, Peter Mitchell, Emma Leiper Finlayson & Purdey Lines.

On The Cover FACE | NARS Sheer Glow, Creamy Concealer, Copacabana, MAC Honestly Blush EYES & BROWS | MAC Spiked Brown Pencil, Shadows All Make Up Geek, Sara Hill Chestnut & Onyx liner LIPS | MAC Dark Out Liner, Sara Hill Valentina Lipstick

Take the time to reconnect with the world about you, to enjoy the simple things in life: the things that really matter. Spend time with family and friends, try something new, treat yourself to a day out, a picnic or fish and chips at the seaside, or perhaps a bit of pampering or a new purchase or two. Summer is a time to renew, reconnect and refresh.

MODEL | Ana Asatiani & Steven Aitken, both Premiere Productions UK PHOTOGRAPHER | Louise Carnegie louisecarnegie.co.uk STYLING | Raegen Smith, Samantha Williams & Sarah Rose

MAKE UP | Jade Koemans jadekoemans.co.uk HAIR | Kirsten Munro, The Lounge at Chapelton STOCKISTS | Cruise, Debenhams & @hamishmunro

Whether the sun comes out or not, take the time to enjoy all the best that our city and shire has to offer.

As usual, we’re here to help!

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HEALTH | 9

It is approaching the time of year that many people dread, as whilst most of us can enjoy a summer barbeque, one in three will suffer the effects of being in contact with air borne grass and tree pollens and certain spores. ‘Hayfever’ or seasonal allergic rhinitis can make life miserable as summer months approach.

Typical symptoms of rhinitis may include: • Sneezing.

• runny nose and nasal congestion.

• Itchy nose, eyes and/or palate.

• Symptoms tend to be on both sides and are worse on waking.

These symptoms can affect work, home and social life. In children and adolescents, symptoms can affect their schoolwork and cause sleep problems which is particularly worrying around exam times.

INVESTIGATIONS First, an electronic questionnaire is sent out, and depending on the responses, further tests are indicated:

'I am really pleased with the result I have had from Kenalog I have been cycling without any problems and I can now no longer use my hayfever as an excuse not to cut the grass! One my husband takes great delight in telling me!!’

SKIN PRICK TESTING A small drop of allergen is placed on your forearm and a lancet used to ‘scratch’ the skin, a weal will develop if an allergy exists. Evidence from controlled trials shows the high sensitivity and specificity of skin tests. Skin prick testing is an important mechanism for identifying allergens so that avoidance measures can be introduced.

BLOOD TESTS A range of blood tests are also available for adults where skin prick testing is inappropriate and children under 2 years old.

We operate a comprehensive allergy treatment program beginning with reviewing current medication and assessing use of nasal spays. If an allergy is severe and having a negative effect on your daily routine then we can discuss complex desensitisation. We have also been using the intra-muscular steroid injection Kenalog for seasonal allergies which needs to be given when your hayfever starts to flare up. The injection may be used in patients aged 16 years and above on the advice of a doctor. Our GP will assess and prescribe this if appropriate to do so.

Call 0333 0143488 or email allergy@ theaberdeenclinic.co.uk for more information.

Elaine & Carol Wallace

Miriam Smith & Moira Napier

Carole Bruce, Vee Thom (winner of the Best Hat prize) & Lynsey Milne

Trend’s Afternoon Tea Garden Party Tracy McAllan, Mandy Bray, Katie Young & Emma Byrne (winner of the Best Dressed prize)

Norma Forman & Mary Michie

Helen Moir & Mo Vernal

WHO: More than 180 ladies donned their finery, hats and all at Trend's Afternoon Tea Garden Party in aid of The Archie Foundation.

WHAT: Guests were treated to delicious cocktails from Orchid and Porters Gin, while Fifth Dimension provided a fabulous magic show.

Entertainment provided by Right There Production's Dan Greavey got the ladies on their feet and a dazzling fashion show featuring Hobbs, Karen Millen, Coast, Jigsaw and Phase Eight showcased their latest collections.

WHERE: The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa

Lillias Smith, Mrs Findlay & Clare FIndlay

Anne-Christe Henderson, Catriona Kelly, Eucharia Robinson & Rachel Grant Jeff Burns & ivor Smith

Sally Hutchison, Lynne Frost, Debbie Mcfarlane & Mandy Aitchison

Jason Coyle & Gemma Setter

Craig Begg, Mike McKenzie & Nick Reade

Huntsman Aberdeen Launch Party Andrew Reade

WHO: A number of guests, including Olympic snowboarder Ben Kilner, attended the launch party of new luxury barber, Huntsman, in Aberdeen’s city centre.

WHAT: Those in attendance were given behindthe-scenes access to barbering and waxing sessions, as Huntsman staff demonstrated the Cameron McHattie & Dannielle McAllister

variety of high-quality services and techniques on offer. Attendees were also treated to House of Elrick Gin and a beer tasting session from Craft Origins.

WHERE: Huntsman, 520 Union Street, Aberdeen

Brittany Robson & Ben Kilner

Kyle Ross, Erin Crawley, Vikki Kane & Laura Cowie

Blair Johnson & Jason Coyle

Become a fully accredited Yoga Alliance Yoga Instructor with Louisa ouisa Craig has been teaching yoga since 2003 and has been practising for over 20 years. Louisa runs weekly classes, individual and family sessions in Aberdeen, Stonehaven and Laurencekirk, monthly yoga supper clubs at the Bieldside Inn, and yoga retreats around the world.

Applications are now being accepted to train as a RYT200 yoga instructor or a children’s yoga teacher. Louisa explained, 'I am passionate about

the philosophy of yoga, and my courses reflect this. They are taught in an informal setting and lunches are provided. The adults course is 22 days spread over 9 months or over 5 months if training in Javea, Spain, and the kids course is a 6-day intensive programme. Trainees will graduate with a strong sense of confidence and a unique style of teaching.

I’m looking forward to sharing my passion for yoga with like-minded people'.

Tel: 07967 647220 louisayoga.co.uk

Wrestling stars to take on UK homegrown talent in Aberdeen This summer a selection of the world’s best wrestling stars will descend on Aberdeen as 5 Star Wrestling takes to the ring at the AECC’s GE Oil & Gas Arena on Saturday 15 July. On a mission to prove that since leaving WWE he's become one of the best wrestlers on the planet, John Morrison will defend the 5 Star Championship title against 127 men as part of the biggest tournament in wrestling history, spanning 30 weeks and covering the whole UK. Fans should keep an eye on the AECC social media pages for the full announcement. ticketmaster.co.uk/AECC

Aberdeen Festivals announces new event Absafe and AFC search for the next ABrentice Absafe and AFC Community Trust are joining forces in The ABrentice, a fundraising competition where teams compete to come up with the most creative ways to turn £50 into as much money as possible for the charities. Teams have five weeks of trading from 1 May to turn this initial investment into oodles of cash, with the money raised split between the two local causes. Like BBC One’s The Apprentice, teams have access to top business advisors to help guide them along the way. Representatives from AFC Community Trust and Aberdeen Football Club will aid the teams with business development, while Absafe will provide media relations, marketing and legal support. absafe.org.uk

Aberdeen Festivals has announced the addition of the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy to further strengthen its portfolio of local festivals. The renowned festival, which is in its 24th year, and takes place from 24-25 June, will join ten existing and diverse festivals including; SPECTRA, Aberdeen Jazz Festival, Look Again, May Festival, Aberdeen International Youth Festival, TechFest, True North, North East Open Studios, DanceLive and sound. aberdeenfestivals.com

Do you know the women’s top health risks? You may be worrying excessively about ovarian or breast cancer risk, when statistically heart disease may be a more significant risk. As you get older, your women’s health concerns will also change.

At ROC Clinic we provide a personalized assessment 5 days a week, with ultrasound scanning available daily - evenings as well as early mornings and Saturdays.

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Dexa Scans Osteoporosis Assessments Once a year Intravenous

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Breastfeeding Support

Ultrasound Scanning is available either as part of a health check or at the request of your usual doctor, private / NHS. We are recognized by several UK insurers and direct billing may be possible. Self-payers fees start from £100.00. Pregnancy related scans may be booked without a referral.

For more information on our services contact us on 01224 515 254 or email us at aberdeen@rochealthservices.com

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18 | ADVERTORIAL ADVERTISEMENTS

Albyn Hospital sets the pattern for outstanding healthcare in the city.

Albyn Hospital: a centre of medical excellence on your doorstep s a BMI hospital, Albyn Hospital is part of the UK’s largest private medical group, affording access to highly qualified specialist consultants, doctors, technical staff and nurses in 30 different specialities. The hospital offers modern facilities, the latest equipment and treatments and appointments at times that fit round busy lifestyles.

X-ray as well as comprehensive recovery services including physiotherapy. It’s a co-ordinated care approach which provides the highest standards of patient-centred diagnosis, treatment and aftercare.

You’re treated as a person, not a collection of symptoms.

The hospital also offers full diagnostic scanning facilities

Albyn Hospital has an outstanding reputation for cosmetic and plastic surgery. Consultant plastic surgeon Amir Tadros, who practices at both the Albyn and in London’s Harley Street, is a member of BAPRAS and

including MRI, Ultrasound, CT and

BAAPS; the aesthetic and plastic

surgery organizations responsible for quality of care.

Mr Tadros explained, 'My interest is complex microsurgical reconstruction of areas affected by trauma or cancer in adults and children. I am also a cosmetic surgeon, enhancing the aesthetic appearance to give a natural rejuvenated look.

'In cosmetic cases, even the smallest procedure can have a massive impact on appearance and selfconfidence. At my Albyn clinic, we

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offer a range of treatments such as fillers to replace some of the

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'Cosmetic procedures should not be taken lightly. They should

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their ideal position using the latest breast augmentation techniques.

Breast augmentation, or indeed reduction, can now be achieved

only be carried out in reputable establishments, able to provide safe quality care with 24 hour facilities to deal with any complication'.

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'Many women find that the abdominal skin can stretch and the breasts can drop after pregnancy.

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20 | FASHION

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Hugo Boss Paul Slim Polo £79 Hugo Boss Delaware Jean £139, both Cruise Converse All Star Ox Plimsolls In White £45 (Model’s Own)

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26 | FASHION

Breton, barcode, pin or rainbow, stripes are appearing in all shades and sizes this summer.

Take this trend on holiday by pairing your stripes with bold colours and raffia bags.

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1. Cruise, By Malene Birger Lanfi Silk Trim Striped Shirt. 2. Dune, Jany Sandals. 3. Monsoon, Savannah Stripe Wide Leg Trousers. 4. Dune, Dircle Bag. 5. Miss Selfridge, Stripe Poplin Flute Blouse. 6. Hush, Soho Striped Tunic. 7. Figleaves, Havana Stripe Bikini Set. 8. Monsoon, Clara Linen Jumpsuit. 9. Accessorize, Lemon Beaded Hoop. 10. White Stuff, Honey summer tassel bag. 11. Accessorize, Gill Pink Cateye.

Gray’s Fashion student shortlisted in prestigious design Award A second year Fashion and Textiles student at RGU’s Gray’s School of Art is one of just seven in the UK to be shortlisted for the prestigious Batsford Prize for fashion. Emily Burnel (19), from Hopeman in Moray, entered her avant-garde anatomy designs into the competition, which is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students. The theme for this year’s competition was ‘Interpreting Nature’ and Emily will now travel to London for the Awards Ceremony, where she will be up against five of her peers in the hope of winning the £500 prize and prestige which goes alongside.

Laings named UK’s Bathroom Showroom of the Year 2017 Laings of Inverurie has been named the UK’s Bathroom Showroom of the Year at this year’s prestigious national kbbreview Retail & Design Awards. The luxury kitchen, bathroom and bedroom retailer won the accolade at a glittering awards ceremony amongst 600 of its industry peers, which was held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole and presented by celebrity host, Jimmy Carr. laings.com

End of an era for an iconic Aberdeen store

kitchenware. Today’s customers now include the grandchildren and great

One of Aberdeen’s oldest independent

grandchildren of the original sixties

retailers may close its doors this

followers keen to find something ‘new’.

summer unless a buyer is found. After 52 years at the helm, the owner of

As the business grew Mrs McCann’s

Nova, Mrs Rosemary McCann is due to

husband Patrick joined her to run the

retire. She was instrumental in setting

‘family firm’. He remained co-director

up in 1965 what was then a new design

until his death last year.

concept in gift shopping in Aberdeen’s West End. She hopes to do a bit more

The building which, with the

travelling in her retirement especially

exception of the card shop, is wholly

visiting family who are scattered

owned by Mrs McCann’s company will

around the country.

be sold through FG Burnett, Property Consultants and interested parties

It will be the end of an era when this

should contact Richard Noble

iconic business closes and it will be

richard.noble@fgburnett.co.uk or

remembered by many for its innovative

01224 597528.

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32 | BEAUTY

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34 | AWARDS

Thursday, 15th June 2017 Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

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Introducing the Life With Style Awards 2017 Finalists Local Retailer of the Year

Best Place To Eat: Local Flavours

Hotel Of The Year

Health & Wellbeing

Sponsored by

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Sponsored by

Sponsored by

— Madhatters The Wee

— Country Flavours Of Alford

— Douneside House

— Innocent Aesthetics

— The Aberdeen

— Laura Walker Limited t/a

— Déjà Vu Sandwich Bar

— Nine X

— FreshMex

— The Station Hotel, Rothes

— The Mains Of Drum

— Porterhouse Steakhouse

— Willow Cottage

Craft Shop

& Coffee Bar

— Shahi Darbar

Excellence In Beauty Sponsored by

Excellence In Hairdressing

— Malmaison Hotel

Sponsored by

Altens Hotel

The Community Award Sponsored by

Primemover Pathway

— MSK Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic

— The Orthodonic Clinic

Lasting Contribution To The North-East’s Lifestyle Scene

— Aberdeen Science Centre — Meraki Hair & Beauty

— Aberdeen Sports Village

Sponsored by

— Absafe

— Shelley Milne Brows

— Fusion-Hairdressing

— Instant Neighbour

— Aberdeen Festivals

— Meraki Hair & Beauty

— Maggie's Aberdeen

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& Beauty

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— Rebecca Carr Hair Salon — Ruby Tuesday Hair

Best Place To Eat: Restaurants & Bistros

— Aberdeen Sports Village

The Creative Award

& Beauty

— Aberdeen Exhibition

& Conference Centre

Sponsored by

Best Bar

Trend Readers’ Award

— Fifth Dimension

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— Madhatters The Wee

— 8848 Restaurant

— Eat On The Green

— Malmaison Hotel

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Nominations have now

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Let a theme fine tune your big event In the hands of an experienced wedding and events company, a theme can create that extra bit of magic on the big day. Today, themes are not just for children’s parties! This year at Fairytale we are working on several themed weddings and events. No fancy dress, no over-the-top props, just flowers, linen, colour pops and motifs to hint at your favourite location, film or character. We used silver sequin cloths to represent fish scales and shades of shimmering turquoise and blue linen for an under-the-sea themed dinner.

A low-key wedding at a harbour location used shades of blue in flowers, bespoke menus, quirky favours and a menu including fish, chips and ice cream to recreate childhood memories of the seaside. Steampunk is big news in 2017 - and we brought that vision to life at a prestigious dinner dance with Victoriana table centrepieces and careful use of heritage colours. So, with a little help from experts, it’s time to let your imagination run wild and create an event to remember.

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ith plenty of options to express your style, arm candy is the perfect trend to take into the summer.

Our Raymond Weil Shine collection at Finnies is a great place to start, and sure to make you stand out from the crowd.

The ability to create something that can perfectly match your mood and outfit is great fun and this glamourous and versatile range allows you to introduce variety into your daily looks.

Presented with two different straps, a stainless steel bracelet and a black satin strap, simply change the bracelet and you have transformed your style. This clever feature means you can switch from a contemporary urban look to a

glamourous evening style, with many options in between.

Straps are available in a series of vibrant colours including red, pink, blue and gold.

Already becoming a firm favourite at Finnies, this interchangeable collection is an elegant option for women who want their watch to make a statement and be a part of every occasion.

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38 | ADVERTORIAL

ave you heard the news? Olly Murs will be gracing the Northeast with his presence on July 21st at an outdoor arena...

Elton John style circa 2015.

and the temporary structure will more than triple the GE Oil & Gas Arena seated/standing capacity for the Olly gig, creating memories for fans to last a lifetime.

This specially constructed outdoor arena will take place on the grounds of Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) and will present Mr Murs to 16,000 screaming fans, whilst providing him with a stunning sea view of the North-east’s coastline - what more could he ask for?

Introducing the Top-up Ticket why not upgrade your Olly Murs ticket to the Top-up Ticket, giving you exclusive access to an indoor experience on the night. This upgrade will include a separate entrance, priority parking, access to an exclusive bar, pre-show canapés and full access to arena amenities including, food and beverage stands, toilets and

This will be the second time that the venue has constructed this type of setting, the first being for Elton John in 2015

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The peak of curry perfection It’s not often we find our mouths watering when we’re just talking about a restaurant, but Union Street’s 8848 is simply the peak of curry perfection.

8848’s open kitchen offers sublimely spiced authentic Nepali dishes, which combine Indian and Asian influences. The 8848 team support the Buy North East campaign, so dishes are made with the freshest local ingredients and using less sugar and fat. The flavours really take centre stage.

8848’s superb new evening menu reflects Nepal’s unique position

day tapas menu which is bursting with yummy little sharing treats.

If you’re having a corporate event or organising a big night out, then book the private dining room, for up to 30 people.

Since opening two years ago, 8848’s friendly, hard-working, team have become known for their warm welcome and excellent service. Their attention to detail is unrivalled, so it’s no surprise that they’ve already scooped the Aberdeen Curry Award 2017. Give your taste buds a treat, hit the heights at 8848.

on ancient trading routes between China and India. Vegetarians will delight in several dishes you won’t find elsewhere. 8848 is also a great choice for lunch. Try the lighter all-

347 Union Street, Aberdeen Tel: 01224 595588 8848restaurant.co.uk

Run4It runs off with the triple Â

Run4It, the specialist retailer of running shoes and accessories, has outpaced the competition to win prestigious running awards for the third year in a row. Voted for solely by the running

public, Run4It scooped Best Customer Service and Best Independent Retailer at the 2017 National Running Awards.

It won the same categories in 2016 and 2015. run4it.com

Yoga supper clubs, retreats and courses

Local yoga instructor, Louisa Craig, has recently had her RYS200 Yoga Teacher Training School approved by Yoga Alliance Professionals. There will be two courses running this year; one in Javea, Spain, and the other in Laurencekirk, Scotland. There are still spaces for the accredited Children’s Yoga Teacher Training in August. Louisa also runs monthly Yoga Supper Clubs at The Bieldside, local weekly yoga classes, and will be running a yoga retreat in Holbox, Mexico in September. louisayoga.co.uk

42 | FOOD & DRINK

eet Andrew Gray, the

‘At 1906 we try to use as much

head chef at 1906, the

fresh and seasonal produce

restaurant at HMT.

as possible on our menus, which change every three

‘Like many chefs, I’ve always

months. My inspiration for new

had a passion for food! Cooking

dishes comes from all sorts of

is a family tradition - two of

places - books, other chefs,

my family were chefs and I

seasonal produce, or food I’ve

remember being sent to work

enjoyed elsewhere. We also

in the kitchen with my Dad for

have a popular lunch menu,

being bad when I was about

take corporate bookings with

13. I didn’t really see it as a

our dedicated suite, do tasting

punishment and I was hooked

events, afternoon teas; and

on the kitchen environment

there is also a café where people

from then onwards.

can enjoy a coffee and cake, light snacks or lunches, whilst

‘Working at 1906 is very

enjoying the fantastic views we

different to anywhere I have

have out over Union Terrace

worked before. It is a short

Gardens and the Aberdeen

busy service where everyone

skyline.’

in the restaurant is going to the theatre. So there’s a bit of

And when Andrew’s not in the

pressure to make sure the food

kitchen? ‘That’s easy. I like to

and service is delivered at the

spend my spare time playing

right time, so people can relax

golf when I can and relaxing.’

over their meal.

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Grilled sea trout fillet, spicy crab & potato cake, in citrus butter sauce 6/7oz sea trout fillet

1 handful of plain flour

120g mashed potato

1 beaten egg

50g white crab meat

Tenderstem broccoli

1 red chilli finely chopped

Asparagus

1 lemon

Salt and pepper

1 lime

Oil for frying

1 shallot

200ml double cream

1 spring onion finely sliced

200ml white wine

1 pinch of chopped chives

4/5 knobs unsalted butter

1 handful of breadcrumbs

Mix the potato, crab meat,

Season the fish with salt &

chilli, chives & spring onions

pepper and a little oil. Grill for

together. Season with a

2-3 minutes on each side.

pinch of salt, pepper and a squeeze of lime. Shape into

For the sauce, finely slice the

a round, coat in plain flour,

shallot and add to a saucepan

then the beaten egg and coat

with the white wine. Add the

in bread crumbs. Shallow or

juice of half a lemon and half

deep fry till crispy and hot in

a lime, reduce by half, add the

the middle.

cream, again reduce by half, remove from heat and whisk

Blanche the asparagus and

in the butter, season to taste

broccoli in salted boiling water

& pass through a sieve to

for 2 minutes.

remove shallots. Enjoy!

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TREND TRIES After a busy weekend of shopping and merriment, the cosy and relaxed atmosphere of the Ferryhill House Hotel was just the place for some much-needed R&R and good home-style cooking.

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'...the hearty chicken roast was a sight to behold. '

Situated in leafy Ferryhill, just a stone’s throw away from the city centre, the Ferryhill House Hotel has long been a popular dining haunt for families looking for an afternoon meal with the kids, friends enjoying a chilled-out afternoon with glass of wine over lunch, or couples enjoying date night in the newly refurbished restaurant’s ambient conservatory.

The restaurant offers a diverse and varied menu, with good hearty food for the traditional foodies; wholesome fare including Sunday roast, macaroni and cheese, and steak and Guinness pie. And for those who like their dishes with a bit of a twist, the chilli bowl, coconut chicken, and lamb rogan josh will keep the taste buds buzzing.

Now the words ‘curry’ and ‘soup’ are not usually nouns I’d put together, but the smells emanating

from the kitchen enticed my taste buds to give the starter a try. Thick and rich, with only a hint of a little kick, it was very pleasing on the palate of a somewhat fussy eater.

Returning to more traditional fare, the hearty chicken roast was a sight to behold. With al dente vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, perfectly prepared roast potatoes, and succulent, melt in your mouth chicken, it was all the gastronomic fun of a Spring-time Christmas.

After such a culinary feast, I was sufficiently filled to the brim, but I felt it would have been downright rude not to at least try one of their light and fluffy sticky puddings. It was a tough job, but someone’s got to do it, and the Ferryhill House Hotel was the perfect place for the task.

46 | ADVERTORIAL

ountry Ways on Holburn Street has been in business for 40 years and is the place to go for country and equestrian clothing, accessories and gifts and their collections include leading brands such as Hunter, Barbour, Dubarry and more recently Joules.

These clothes are on-trend and designed to survive repeated laundering.

The family-run store has maintained its reputation for outstanding personal service and product knowledge. So whether you’re eight or eighty-eight, for a great selection of clothing for all the family, Country Ways is well worth a visit.

Joules designs are always bright, colourful and well-made, lasting well and standing up to the rigours of the most adventurous childhood. The Little Joules collection features quirky prints and fun colour combinations for both boys and girls.

115 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BQ Tel: 01224 585150 countryways.com

If you’re a bit of a foodie, we have just the competition for you. We have two pairs of Taste Angus VIP tickets up for grabs, which include a glass of prosecco on arrival, a VIP goody bag, complimentary show guide, priority seating at chef demonstrations and access to the VIP area with complimentary refreshments.

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guests Candice Brown, Great British Bake Off winner 2016, Nick Nairn, Jak O’Donnell and Gary MacLean winner of MasterChef The Professionals. It’s a fabulous foodie day out for the family!

Go to trendmagazine.co.uk and answer this question:

The event takes place on 19-20 August in the grounds of Glamis Castle and brings together celebrity chefs, local culinary talent, producers and artisan food

Which Bake Off winner will be a headline guest?

suppliers. There’s also live music and includes amazing

tasteangus.co.uk

35ml Tapatio Blanco 15ml Mozart White Chocolate Liqueur 15ml Mint Stem Cordial

10ml Orgeat 40ml Almond Milk 2 Dash Dr Adam Elmegirab's Teapot Bitters

This drink is a twist on a grasshopper, originally created in New Orleans in the late 19th Century. The original drink is a mix of mint and chocolate liqueurs, plus milk and cream.

New Orleans to Home is a boozier drink with the addition of tequila, but also 'sustainable' and approachable for guests with dairy allergens. The mint stem cordial is an attempt at using disposables that would otherwise go to waste, and the almond milk is substituted instead of the dairy products. orchidaberdeen.com

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Eat on the Green’s Craig Wilson, The Kilted Chef offers some tips for summer salads.

Salads are great for eating indoors or al fresco, but there’s a lot more you can do than chopping up an iceberg lettuce. We grow mizuna, mustard frill and oak leaf lettuce mixed with edible flowers in the

restaurant’s polytunnel, but you can do it in a well-drained pot.

Salads aren’t just about leaves. Try mixing leftover pasta, rice or noodles with some raw vegetables and a favourite dressing or add barbeque sauce to cooked baby potatoes for an unusual potato salad.

Delicious.

RGU students to benefit from new accommodation scholarship

Chris Foy joins VisitAberdeenshire from VisitBritain, the national tourism organisation for Great Britain, and brings over 25 years of tourism industry experience to the position, having also held positions at the former London Tourist Board, London Development Agency, and in the heritage attractions

of business events, Chris has created and implemented a strategy to sell the UK as a business event destination, primarily to American and European markets. Through this role, he has dealt with a range of business events across Scotland. Chris will be in position as the chief executive officer at the beginning

The Ardmuir Access Scholarship will offer rent free accommodation for a talented undergraduate student from an under represented group studying at RGU, for the duration of a four year degree course. Worth around £25,000 to a student, the generous scholarship has been established by local family owned business Ardmuir Ltd., Aberdeen’s largest provider of quality student accommodation, to support a student who would not have been able to attend university due to the associated costs of living

sector. In his most recent role as head

of August 2017. visitabdn.com

and studying. ardmuir.co.uk

Visit Aberdeenshire appoints new CEO

Milking time at the Tin Coo

of the milking. devenickdiary.co.uk

About 2 miles off the South Deeside Road near Blairs, there is the new coffee shop attached to the Devenick Dairy called the Tin Coo, where you can watch the cows being milked while enjoying ice cream or an afternoon tea. The family-run business make quality local cheeses that sell in their Aberdeenshire farm shop, as well as offering soft play and a bird’s eye view

Lauren McMeekin, Carol Thomson, Tracey NuddMilne & Susan Smith

Lauren O'Neill , Andrea Taylor & Alison Locke

Anona Gauld, Laura Gauld, Laura Mowatt & Laura Fairbairn

Trend’s Ladies Day at Perth Racecourse

Lauren Watt, Kathryn Hennessey, Rachel Thomson, Kelsey Murray & Jo Milne

Rebecca Young, Andrea Forsyth, Sarah Ironside & Jan Leiper

Chelsea Georgia & Luisa Flores

WHO: It was hats, heels and horses at the ready as over 80 ladies joined Trend for a day at the Races.

WHAT: Guests enjoyed a champagne breakfast at Malmaison before heading down to Perth Racecourse via luxury coach for an afternoon of

Diane Duncan, Sarah West, Samantha Law & Zoe Gordon

decadence in the VIP Marquee. Raffles and prizes were given for Best Dressed Lady and Best Hat, all of which supported Friends of Anchor.

WHERE: Malmaison, Aberdeen & Perth Racecourse

Chloe & Elizabeth Greig with Ann Mathers

Fiona Taylor, Jill Law & Ann McLauchlin

Claire McCool, Gillian Main & Elaine Smith

Julie Hunter, Jill Edgar & Anita Strachan

Karen Pugh, Tracy Clark & Cara Munro

Janine Douglas, Wilma Waterston, Pam Nottage, Murray Knowles & Diane Wood

Wear It Pink Ladies Lunch Susan Cantlay, Steph Craigie, Ruth Ramseyer & Sarah Michie

Anne Alexander, Sarah Goudie, Abigail Skinner, Gail Reid & Lucy Herd

Laura Goodwin, Shona Wilson, Elaine Anderson, Margaret Robertson & Vivienne Webster

WHO: The Oldmeldrum Breast Cancer Now fundraising group held their second 'Wear It Pink Ladies Lunch for two hundred women at the beautiful Meldrum Country House Hotel.

WHAT: Mary Allison, Director Breast Cancer Now Scotland, told the audience that breast cancer affects one in eight women in the UK. The research is wholly funded through donations from groups such as the one in Oldmeldrum and individuals and through grants from various non-government organisations. The afternoon raised around ÂŁ11,000 but with some monies still to come in, the final figure will be higher.

WHERE: Meldrum Country House Hotel.

Linda O'Donnell & Linzie McDonald

Gillian Kinnear, Sharon McKilligin, Karen Emslie, Mairi Riddoch & Carol Wilson

Kristen Rossvoll, Lorna Whyte & Nicola Clubb

April Ritchie, Carole Bruce, Louise Smith & Pauline Fraser

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There’s nothing better than warm evenings when you can host gatherings in the garden. Hold the perfect summer soirÊe with these alfresco party additions.

1. Kikkerland, Moroccan Copper String Lights. 2.

Debenhams, Cocktail Shaker. 3. Sweetpea & Willow, Eichholtz Tray Marrakech. 4. Lights4fun, St Austell Large Candle Lantern. 5. Marks & Spencer, Frida Picnic Drinks Dispenser. 6. Sisters Guild, Liberty Betsy Mini Garland. 7. Tolly McRae, Chunky Picnic Blanket in Pink Hydrangea. 8. Wawa, Folding Rocking Chair.

Kim Clark, Margaret Stephen & Jackie Rosendale

Blair, Jamie & Amber Leese

Iris Robertson & Dionne Mcintosh

Garrod Interiors Launch

Lori Manson & Paula Reynolds

WHO: More than 60 clients, friends and family from across the North-east came to the Treehouse, Midmar to celebrate the launch of Garrod Interiors.

Jean West & Marilyn Mair

WHAT: Guests were treated to cocktails, canapĂŠs and fizz and were given the opportunity to explore the studio and gain interior inspiration.

WHERE: Garrod Interiors at the Treehouse, Midmar

Fiona Drummond, Jemma Simpson & Steffani Fitzpatrick

Deborah & Nicola Garrod Jackie & Jim McClement

Christine Reilly, Sheila Garrod, Helen Gray & Carole Hay

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56 | ADVERTORIAL

Blooming marvellous Central Investment, one of Scotland’s leading firms of independent financial advisers, is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Georgia Mansfield, Scotland’s fastest junior female cyclist.

As part of a three year deal, the company has offered its support by donating a bespoke track bike which will allow Georgia to compete in key races and fulfil her dream of becoming a professional cyclist.

Georgia started cycling with local groups at the age of 14 and her intense training regime led to success in 2014, when she raced in the Scottish Cycling Youth category.

To date, she holds the Junior Scottish record for 25 miles and 50 miles, and Junior Scottish North records for 10 and 50 miles.

Derek Robertson, managing director of Central Investment, said: 'As a firm which is deeply rooted in Aberdeen, having been based in the city for more than 40 years, we have been long-time supporters of giving back to charities and individuals in the area.

'Georgia has had a very exciting and successful career so far and we look forward to seeing the Central Investment branding - featured on her team racing kit - come to life as she races for gold.'

Hair miracles at Meraki

Harbouring ambitions to represent her country at both Olympics and Commonwealth Games in the future, Georgia commented on

Three staff at Meraki in Macduff are headed to Manchester to become fully certified in BeautyWorks hair extensions, specifically Flat Tip pre-bonded and Nano extensions.

Sarah , Samantha and Zoe intend to use these skills to enable customers to enhance their natural beauty and boost confidence.Having teamed up

Keen gardeners and beginners alike should head for Duthie Park on the weekend of 26-27th August. There’s plenty to admire about the exhibits at this year’s RHS Aberdeen Flower Show.

You can see a huge variety of flowers, fruit, veg, plants, baking, junior classes and arts and handicrafts, or even enter some of the 390 classes yourself.

Everyone is happy to offer advice or

the sponsorship: 'I am delighted with this gesture from Central Investment, sponsorship is essential for me to continue training at the level required, and I genuinely couldn’t do what I love without it.'

with Kim Kardashian’s hairdresser, Jen Atkin, BeautyWorks are already making their name in the hair game - and the girls at Meraki can’t wait to work with this hair and make you all 10/10! merakihairandbeauty.co.uk

share some tips, so it’s a great way to learn more. The society is keen to welcome new members and you don’t need to be Alan Titchmarsh to join!

Find out more at sites.google.com/ site/rhsaberdeen/home

Promoting Health Clinic moves to the Unit Gym & Fitness

Georgia Mansfield, Scotland’s fastest junior female cyclist

Dr. Jennifer Sudder has moved her Promoting Health Clinic to the state-of-the-art Unit Gym & Fitness facilities in Banchory. She is delighted to report that the results of a recent clinic audit noted that 78% of patients noted a clear improvement in their

improvement in well-being. Dr Sudder increasingly uses natural approaches to help patients alongside conventional medication and has found this hugely beneficial, in many cases where conventional options either cannot be used or have not helped.

symptoms and 89% noted a general

promoting-health.co.uk

58 | ADVERTORIAL

We’ve just discovered the best reason to take a trip up towards Banff. The picturesque Eden Watermill, just off the A947, offers a delightful combination of locally made high quality craft, gifts and a great little tearoom in the working watermill.

You’ll find hand-crafted glassware, jewellery, woollens and textiles all made in Scotland. Elaine, Eden Watermill’s lovely welcoming owner, also has her Needlenose Studio upstairs where she makes fabulous Harris Tweed and tartan handbags and accessories to order.

The bijou tearoom is a little gem, with some great cakes, homemade scones and light lunches made from the freshest local ingredients. In the summer, the deck offers restful woodland views, or you can cosy up by the fire in cooler weather. Once you visit, you may not want to leave!

Opening hours: Thurs-Mon 11-4 Near Dunlugas AB45 3LP Tel: 01261 821677 edenwatermill.com

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ang & Olufsen has officially opened its store to Aberdeen customers following months of anticipation.

The newly refurbished store will wow customers with the outstanding performance, magical movements, unparalleled craftsmanship and provide the best possible customer service synonymous with the brand.

Bang & Olufsen believes the store will satisfy a huge demand in the region for those who are ready to upgrade, those looking to expand their existing systems, as well as introducing new customers to the brand with their collection of amazing and innovative products.

For the past 20 years, Holburn Hifi has enjoyed a reputation for offering the best in sound and vision,

now Managing Director Jonathan Turner has added another dimension to the business with the creation of a dedicated luxury Bang & Olufsen showroom next door and appointed Ryan Hughes as his new store manager. Joining Bang & Olufsen in 2004, Ryan brings with him years of sales and technical experience working with the brand and is looking to return it to its former glory in the region.

'We want to provide Aberdeen’s customers with a unique and intimate customer experience. The customer experience is, and will continue to be, at the heart of Bang & Olufsen. While consumers can research our products online, feeling and testing them at a store will always be instrumental to our success. We can’t wait for people to come in-store

and experience the Bang & Olufsen products first hand.'

We are heartened by the welcome response of our customers who have been crying out for a store in the city for many years now and are very glad to see B&O is back!

Open Monday to Saturday 10am - 5.30pm, and Thursday 10am - 7.30pm, with free parking outside.

Stay tuned for our official store launch date in July.

445 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 7GU Tel: 01224 585771 www.bang-olufsen.com/aberdeen

11 W High St, Inverurie AB51 3SA Tel: 01467 621489 Strachans Inverurie

62 | HOMES, GARDENS & INTERIORS

Herbs have got to be one of the easiest plants to grow and with the most versatile of uses. You can grow them outdoors in containers, create a knot garden using box hedging or a potager. Indoors, a simple windowsill in the sun will do, where they can grow for longer than if they were outdoors. They can be grown for their flower, or their flavour and often have therapeutic uses toward health and healing.

As long as you have access to sunshine, shelter and water you have the possibility of growing these wonderfully scented plants almost anywhere and where they are grown outdoors they attract bees.

Here’s a list of useful herbs that grow here in the North-east of Scotland and their various uses.

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Chives (Allium Scheoenoprasum):

stews or summer marinades and makes the perfect

Marjoram (Origanum majorana):

leaves and flowers Part of the same botanical family as onions, shallots, leek and garlic, they grow from a bulb. This hardy perennial has long flowering vibrant purple blossoms and can also be used for a wide range of culinary purposes. Known for their many essential minerals including potassium, calcium and iron they are also high in folic acid and Vitamins A, C, B-6 and Magnesium.

accompaniment for pork, beef, duck, chicken and especially roasted potatoes!

leaves Analgesic marjoram oil reduces the pain associated with colds, fevers, inflammation, toothaches and headaches. Its leaves (don’t use the stems) go with almost all meats, game and poultry. It’s widely used in Mediterranean and North American cookery.

Sage (Salvia officinalis): leaves and flowers Garden sage contains the powerful compound thujone that controls profuse perspiration and dries up lactation. Sage tea is a traditional remedy for sore gums and throat, skin infections and insect stings, and for sharpening the memory. Currently, Salvia species are being researched for their antioxidant properties, specifically for the prevention or treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. It is wonderful with winter

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis): leaves and flowers Antibacterial, antispasmodic and antiviral, and can be used as an insect repellent and sedative. The leaf is used in tea, tincture and in the bath for its calming properties and pleasant lemon scent. It also adds a bit of ‘zing’ to simple salads and fruit salads.

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia): leaves and flowers A fragrant flower as well as an edible herb, mostly used in baking. It possesses anti-spasmodic properties on smooth muscle tissue and a depressant to the central nervous system. As an essential oil, lavender can be used to treat burns, wounds, headaches and nervous tension.

Mint (Mentha spp.): leaves and flowers Leaves are used in tea for their flavour and bath blends for their stimulating properties and fragrance.

Mint leaves are also taken in tea to aid digestion, reduce gas and treat headache, colds and fevers.

Best grown in a pot whether outside or indoors... unless you want a border invasion!

Caution: It is important that pregnant or nursing women who are considering using herbs medicinally should consult their health care professional first.

64 | ADVERTORIAL

he arrival of summer may mean a holiday in warmer climes, but if you’re planning a staycation, now might be the perfect time to plan the kitchen, bathroom or bedroom renovation you’ve been dreaming about.

The summer months are a great time to get ahead if you would like to complete your renovation before Christmas (the dreaded C word!), as they offer you plenty of time to gather inspiration for your project and prepare for your installation in

better weather, ahead of the busy autumn season.

If you are looking for luxury design, the latest trends from the highest quality European brands and the choice and convenience of over 100 kitchen, bathroom and bedroom displays under one roof, then visit Laings’ award winning showroom.

Featuring an array of contemporary and classic styles to suit rooms of every size, Laings’ showroom impressed the prestigious kbbreview Retail & Design Awards panel and as

a result the company was named the UK’s Bathroom Showroom of the Year 2017. Allow Laings’ friendly, expert design team to guide you through the process, helping you create a room which perfectly complements your home and is as unique as you are.

Inverurie Business Park, Oldmeldrum Road, Inverurie AB51 0ZJ Tel: 01467 620311 laings.com

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New Executive Lounge opens in partnership with the Kilted Chef Opening on 1 July, the Northern Lights Executive Lounge is teaming up with Craig Wilson, chef proprietor at Eat on the Green, to offer a special menu with the focus on local flavours. The new lounge will have three times the seating capacity of the previous offering, and there will be a featured Whisky Wall, along with a hot and cold buffet and made to order special dishes each day and a variety of beers, wines and premium soft drinks. The hosted lounge will have wi-fi and dedicated restrooms, with the option to upgrade to a luxury prosecco or champagne package.

Aberdeen to host Natural Products Conference Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) will host the International Conference on the Mechanism of Action of Nutraceuticals (ICMAN) and the International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (IUPHAR) Natural Products Section joint conference. Heading to the city from 27-29 September 2017, this international life science conference is expected to attract 500 delegates to the region over the three day event. aecc.co.uk

We’ve got two pairs of tickets for the

on Dolly, Doreen, Magrit and Mrs

opening night of Tony Roper’s riotous comedy, The Steamie, up for grabs.

Since it was first staged 30 years ago, this moving and genuinely funny play has become one of Scotland’s favourites, with strong female characters and a robust and ribald humour. There are even a few songs

by Davie Anderson. The action centres

Culfeathers airing their dirty laundry in a 1950s washhouse on Hogmanay.

Send Trend your In-Brief Articles Got some news to share? Send Trend Magazine your latest updates and successes to clare@ trendmagazine.co.uk. Deadline for the August/ September 2017 issue is 10th July 2017.

To enter, go to trendmagazine.co.uk and answer this question:

Who wrote The Steamie?

Chapelton Bike Ride returns

Inspiring CALA Homes interiors unveiled at Cults Park When it comes to spectacular show homes, CALA Homes is no stranger to show-stopping abodes, but the recently launched Lowther show home at The Paddocks at Cults Park takes interior design wow factor to new levels. The five-bedroom detached Lowther show home has been designed to the highest possible standard, matched by the location. Cults serves as the perfect setting in which to showcase this boutique collection of three, four and five-bedroom semidetached, detached and terraced homes. cala.co.uk

Last year’s ride raised over £6,500 for NESS, and the event returns on Sunday 3 September to Chapelton, near Newtonhill, promising a day of fun for all the family. Participants have the choice of either 42-mile and 12-mile bike routes for cyclists, or a 2.4 mile walk through the grounds of Elsick House. Starting and finishing at Hume Square in Chapelton, the bike ride takes cyclists into the seaside town of Stonehaven, through Fetteresso and Durris Forests, before leading them towards Maryculter and the picturesque banks of the River Dee and home. There will also be plenty of activities available for visitors and spectators, including live music, arts and craft stalls, plus market stalls featuring delicious produce from local suppliers. chapeltonbikeride.co.uk

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68 | COMPETITION

Win a stay for four at the luxurious Mill of Dess Lodge on the Lower Dess Estate ow do you fancy a stay at your own private sporting estate, set in the heart of Royal Deeside?

Our winner and three guests will experience a modern take on the Edwardian luxury that would normally only be available to those who lived upstairs at Downton Abbey but with double glazing!

position in a totally unspoilt rural setting, with plenty of opportunity to wander the grounds or take a more strenuous hike before supper.

There’s plenty to do on the estate with golf, hillwalking, shooting, fishing, ponytrekking and mountain biking all available in the area as well as heritage sites, castles and charming villages to explore.

The Lower Dess Estate lies in Royal Deeside on the north side of the river Dee with uninterrupted views over the valley to the Forest of Birse.

The 428 acre estate enjoys

You’ll stay in the Mill of Dess Lodge, which is finished to the highest standards by wellregarded Scottish designers, with each bedroom being individually designed and named after a pool on the

a very private and secluded

adjacent Lower Dess fishing

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beat. Every room offers Sky TV, wi-fi, room safe, hair dryer, and complimentary bathroom products by Scottish Fine Soaps.

The prize package includes two double rooms, supper for four and is worth around £500.

The two course supper will be a special treat as the Lower Dess chef uses, where possible, the finest locally sourced Aberdeenshire produce, complemented by an excellent wine list. After a restful night’s sleep, you and your guests can sit down to a hearty breakfast, before heading off to explore more

Spending quality time in such luxury is worth far more!

of the area.

To enter this competition, visit trendmagazine.co.uk and answer this question:

How large is the Lower Dess Estate?

Lower Dess Estate, Mill of Dess, Aboyne Tel: 01763 264249

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WIN A PAMPER PACKAGE & OVERNIGHT STAY FOR 10 AT THE ABERDEEN ALTENS HOTEL hen did you last enjoy a get-together with friends, a great meal and a bit of a pamper? If it’s longer than you’d like, we’ve got just the prize for you, thanks to the Aberdeen Altens Hotel.

Our winner and nine friends can check in to their twin rooms then chill out at the hotel’s spa pool, dish the dirt in the sauna or work up a sweat in the steam room.

Once you’ve changed into your latest outfits (or maybe just your PJs), it’s time to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail before heading to your private dining room for a three course meal complete with half a bottle of wine each. After that, it’s up to you - you can bring some music, play games and have a bit of a party, or just spend the evening catching up. When you head off to your luxurious 4* rooms, you’ll have a full Scottish breakfast to look forward to the next day.

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel is known for its friendliness and contemporary style. As the city’s largest hotel by number of bedrooms, it occupies a prime location on the south side of the city. Over £6million has been invested in the facilities over the past six years, and it was recently selected as a finalist in the Conference & Events Venue of the Year category at the 2017 Prestige Hotel Awards.

You’ll also find ample free parking and, unlike some hotels, the impressive leisure facilities are also free for guest use. You’ll even find a Starbucks for that morning caffeine kick-start.

To enter visit trendmagazine.co.uk and answer this question:

How much has been invested in the facilities at the Aberdeen Altens Hotel over the past six years?

Souterhead Road, Aberdeen AB12 3LF Tel: 01224 379240 aberdeenaltenshotel.co.uk

72 | TRAVEL

On the Prosecco Trail in the Veneto rosecco: the word itself conjures up images of sipping the well-known Italian white wine in the sun.

A versatile and luxurious aperitif, prosecco has become the go-to decadent drink for wine lovers. So much so, that reports were rife last year of a potential prosecco shortage, with demand far outstripping supply. Best then, to get to know this popular drink before it’s too late, and where better to get to know the many tastes of prosecco than in the beating heart of the prosecco motherland – the Veneto region.

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Prosecco wineries are in abundance here, with row upon row of vineyards with their green and luscious grapes. Here in the Veneto, they pride themselves on producing DOCG prosecco, a symbol of the highest quality prosecco, produced and taste tested under the strictest of regulations and grape restrictions.

DOC prosecco is perhaps its more famous sister, produced ubiquitously throughout Italy, but

At a winery in Valdobbiadene, guests are invited to taste for themselves the difference, putting their newfound knowledge to the test with samplings of the area’s finest grown prosecco. From DOCG to DOC, guests go on to explore the subtleties between extra dry prosecco, the less bubbly frizzante, and the bubble-fest that is spumante. And that’s before tasting the difference between white and

Finish off the day with your very own prosecco tasting under the moonlight of Venice’s Grand Canal, sampling the city’s own take on the famous vino: the Bellini, with its fruity peach and prosecco combo; and the Spritz, the perfect after work aperitif with prosecco, soda and Aperol. Sit back, relax, and test yourself on what you’ve learned that day. All in the name of education, of course. As they say in Italian, Salute!

still with its sparkling allure.

pink prosecco. It is indeed a hard life.

Cheers to good health!

74 | LEISURE

— If you are fortunate enough to live in Aberdeen, participating should not present a challenge but, make no mistake, the rowing most certainly will. —

Rowing is one of many Olympic sports that is so elegant in its execution and so mastered by its worldclass competitors, it compels you to give it a try and, quite erroneously, convinces you that it is going to be easy. If you are fortunate enough to live in Aberdeen, participating should not present a challenge but, make no mistake, the rowing most certainly will.

Many will have tried their hand at rowing on a machine in a loud, steamy sports centre but only when you find yourself gliding over the calm waters of the River Dee in the wee hours of the morning, with a crisp breeze drying the sweat on your brow, will you know its true power. This is a sport that benefits you mentally almost as much as it does physically.

If you have spent any time walking the banks of the Dee, you will have encountered the characterful boat houses of the local rowing clubs, but you may not have realised just how welcome you would be made to feel in them. The Aberdeen Boat Club, established over 150 years ago, runs regular Novice Nights and hosts an annual Inter-Company Regatta, a competition between local businesses which is already in its 33rd year.

The Aberdeen Schools Rowing Association welcomes recreational and competitive members up to age 19 and, through its Wet and Dry Start school programmes, has succeeded in getting a large number of budding young athletes hooked on the sport. At University level, University Rowing Aberdeen supports rowers from both University of Aberdeen and RGU, whether they are looking for a leisurely weekly paddle or wish to compete internationally.

If your only experience of rowing has been watching the graceful boats as they slice through the water in perfectly straight lines across your television screen, you would be doing yourself a favour by coming down to the River Dee and trying it for yourself.

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In 1843, a disgruntled band of zealous ministers took umbrage with the Church of Scotland and ultimately decided to part ways in a mass walkout that came to be known as The Disruption. They would go on to form the Free Church of Scotland, a Protestant denomination with a sizeable following, creating an urgent need for new church buildings in which to worship. And suddenly the skyline of Aberdeen was graced with one of its most iconic structures.

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reunited with the Church of Scotland, meaning the dearth had now become a glut of buildings, and the Triple Kirks largely fell into disuse.

Only the East Church has fully survived, having been remodelled in 1900 and again in 1965 and today being home, ironically, to one of the city’s most popular pubs and nightclubs. The brick-clad tower, a defining feature on the face of the city, remains standing but is vulnerable to further deterioration if restoration measures are not taken.

The Triple Kirks were rumoured to have been erected in a matter of weeks, using readily available and inexpensive materials, including reclaimed red brick which dresses the stillstanding spire, producing a striking contrast in a city of granite. The structure was so named as it was the only Scottish church built to accommodate three separate congregations the East, South and West United Free Churches.

Over the years and through a series of

There have been various proposals to convert the ruins of the Triple Kirks over the past twenty-five years, with plans for everything from office blocks to a heritage centre, but none has thus far come to fruition. The latest design will see the ruins converted to much-needed student accommodation in the heart of the city, with the spire remaining prominently at the centre. With luck, refurbishment of some kind will take place before Aberdeen loses an

unifications, the Free Church was essentially

important part of its skyline forever.

78 | CREATIVE

RGU Students produce digital fashion show A group of third year RGU Fashion Management students has produced and curated an exciting digital fashion show called Fashion: Undefined. The students were responsible for creating the content and coordinating every aspect of production: from choosing the clothes and models, to spending three weeks in the editing suite, painstakingly fine-tuning the video frame by frame and matching the images to the soundtrack music.

we wear every day, is one of the film’s most interesting and strongest visual themes.

The professional quality show is in three parts, each outlining the part fashion plays in culture, creativity and business, as it reworks and rampages through history, music and art appropriating and constantly remaking ideas in fabric form. The contrast between this wild creative and cultural side of fashion, and the toned down relationship that the constraints of business bring to the clothes

tulle ballgowns, with a nod to Alexander McQueen’s spray painted dress, the Hindi Holi colour festival, street culture, ladies who lunch, impressionist art and the ubiquitous Breton top to create a coherent and compelling showcase.

Fashion: Undefined draws on disparate influences, from Bowie’s Aladdin Sane through to romanticised

Nichola Strachan, lecturer in Fashion Management, was impressed by the students’

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dedication, creativity and sheer hard work

For a short film, it’s a remarkable piece

saying, ‘We have an excellent group of committed and creative students embracing the project this year, and tackling the learning curve of filming, directing, and editing using industry standard software. The theme is also a challenge with different perspectives of fashion to be considered and communicated through the film’.

of work, especially given that most of the students had no prior experience in video production or managing a project of this complexity. The course provides students with real-world transferrable digital, creative and business skills including teamwork, organisation and project management, so it’s not too surprising that several of those involved have been offered summer work in the digital field.

Student Ciara Boyle added, ‘Our aim was to encompass vibrancy, fluidity, detail and the art of telling a story, into one digital fashion show.

The project, and the way it is led by students and guided by lecturers, shows how Fashion Management at RGU is continuously keeping up to date with the evolving fashion industry, and is the perfect way to prepare us students with the vital digital skills which are increasingly important to this area of business.’

The students also produced an endearingly frivolous Making of Fashion: Undefined behind the scenes documentary, which shows just how much hard work went into the making of the main project and how enjoyable the process was. You can see the film for yourself at rgu.ac.uk/digitalfashionshow

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his year’s Aberdeen International Youth Festival runs from 28 July to 5 August, offering a diverse blend of everything from visual arts to music and performance over eight days.

AIYF started out back in 1973 as an orchestral event, but now includes all forms of performing art with plenty to see in the city and the shire, as well as a chance to join in some of the festival’s workshops and activities. The festival draws enthusiastic and talented performers, up to the age of 25, from across the globe.

Also not to be missed are festival favourites Hamrahlidakorinn, the ethereal Icelandic choir who’ll be making several appearances including a joint concert with RCS, a Scottish student chamber ensemble, at St Andrews Cathedral on 1 August.

This year’s highlights will include local youngsters from the Mitchell School of Drama, with a musically enhanced version of the Comedy of Errors at the

There are also plenty of theatrical treats in store, with performances from Collision and South Africa’s Utnubu Movement (South Africa) at the Lemon Tree

Lemon Tree, virtuoso jazz performances at the Blue Lamp with featured performers from Italy and Scotland, and gala performances which bring together many of the performers.

on 29 July, while Spain’s La Inestable 21 Theatre Company will appear at ACT that same evening. The festival line up also features theatrical groups from Ukraine and Morocco, Russia and Iran.

The Garthdee International Gala at Inchgarth Community Centre offers incredible value for £6 in the city. London-based Roundhouse Choir, music from the Jamaica Youth Theatre, Dutch Orchestra, Ricciotti Ensemble as well as local soul songstress Millicent and other artists will all take to the stage.

All in all, this year’s AIYF will showcase performers from over a dozen countries in almost 50 shows. For the full programme, visit aiyf.org.uk and to book tickets go to aberdeenperformingarts.com Words: Alison Daniels

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Sports village events to add £2million to Granite City economy A leading sports facility is forecast to bring over £2million to Aberdeen this year, as it welcomes high-profile national and international events.

Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV), which is based on the city’s Linksfield Road, is holding four national and international competitions in 2017,

which are predicted to bring the significant economic boost. Each year, ASV holds over 200 events at the prestigious venue, from local festivals to international competitions, by working closely with community leaders and national sporting bodies. aberdeensportsvillage.com

Two lucky readers are set for a sizzling summer thanks to Cordiners, the oldest family business in Aberdeen. We have two of these stylish and surprisingly comfortable chair and table sets to give away. Cordiners is proud to hold a royal warrant for supplying Her Majesty the Queen, but they also offer great value if you don’t happen to live in a castle or palace.

and gazebos. Cordiners even offer assembly and installation for a complete service. Better yet, the showroom is open six days a week, has plenty of parking, and is just a three minute drive from Union Square.

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West End Stars to feature in spectacular new musical at AECC Some of the biggest names in the West End will take to the stage of the AECC’s GE Oil & Gas Arena next Spring as the spectacular new musical ‘Heaven on Earth’ hits the road for the very first time. The show is a classic re-telling of the story of Adam and Eve and their fall from paradise that will wow Aberdeen audiences with four shows from 28-31 March next year. A huge production is planned which will see the Garden of Eden created in all its glory with an all-star line-up, including West End and Broadway star Kerry Ellis, and Lion King star Hugh Maynard. Four time Classical Brit Award winner, Russell Watson will play the Voice of God. aecc.co.uk

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Laura Walker, Chris Cantrill & Yvette Rayner

WHO: 57 finalists from the North-east of Scotland were invited to the Life With Style Awards Finalist's Evening.

WHAT: Each finalist was presented with a certificate and had the opportunity to further their applications following a meeting with a specified judge. This year's awards attracted many new businesses to apply - resulting in 57 finalists over 14 categories.

The judges were delighted at the overwhelming volume of applications this year which reflects the fantastic variety of entrepreneurs and innovative local businesses in the North-east and they found shortlisting them more challenging than ever.

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Hassled parents all know that sometimes there’s a lot to be said for the respite offered by giving a child a tablet to play with, or plonking them down in front of the TV. However, there’s only so many episodes of Dora the Explorer or Paw Patrol you can take before you lose your grip on reality. When you need to keep the kids engaged and entertained while having a few moments to yourself, then remote control toys fit the bill.

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oyologist Peter Jenkinson explains, 'Far from stopping children developing imaginative play, remote control toys help develop hand-eye co-ordination skills and motor skills. They also help foster an early interest in science and engineering and kids get a lot of pleasure from emulating something their mum or dad does, like driving.

'They are also a good choice for shared, competitive, imaginative play. It’s like controlling a live-action animation. Kids make up elaborate stories to go with the action.

'Choosing the right remote control toy is important.

Sometimes dads, in particular, end up buying a big boys toy instead of something to suit their toddler. If you buy a fast remote control car or drone for a child under the age of 11 or 12, it’ll end up repeatedly crashing into walls or furniture, or nosediving leaving you with expensive repairs or a pile of wreckage.

Remote control toys also offer an insight into the future, when many jobs will be performed by robots, meaning an early introduction to mechanised toys

and computer-controlled toys may be the start of a lifelong interest and career path. There are toys

designed for kids aged from two to six. It converts from a car into a futuristic designed robot in three simple

suitable for all ages from toddlers to teens, often featuring popular cartoon or movie characters.

There’s a misconception that these toys are designed to appeal to boys. Girls enjoy playing with remote control toys every bit as much.

steps, giving little ones hours of fast and furious fun. £29.99.

Here’s our pick of some of the best remote control toys on the market: Teksta have introduced adorable mini versions of their much-loved ROBOPETS. This kitty zooms around, makes realistic cat noises and responds to touch. £9.99 each and also available as a puppy, racoon and dinosaur.

One for older kids, the new GEOSMART™ is a range of magnetic construction sets that combines bright colours with outstanding safety. Try the remote controlled Mars Explorer kit, which contains 51 pieces, 2 motors, a transmitter and receiver. £59.99 from Amazon.

Chicco, the pre-school toy specialists, have ROBOCHICCO, which is the first ever transformable remote controlled car

MY FIRST FLYER from Little Tikes is the only drone for preschool kids that flies, turns and lands with one-touch control. It’s robust, easy to fly and maintains a height of three feet, though it’ll go higher if you place your hand under the sensor. It’s probably wrong to tell them it’s because you can do magic. £34.99.

Another drone, but definitely designed for older kids, the AURA GLOVE CONTROL DRONE dispenses with fiddly controllers, knobs and joysticks in favour of a control glove that lets you tilt and rotate your hand to fly it. Tons of fun for around £80.

Last up, how about a remotely controlled inflatable TELETUBBY? Sure to be a big hit with small children and more than a few adults. Bladz Toys does a whole range of character based inflatables, so there’s bound to be a superhero to suit.

Peter Jenkinson provides information on the latest remote control toys, tweeting at @toyologist

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Theatre THE WEDDING SINGER HMT, Aberdeen Don’t miss your chance to join the party of the year - with a musical that promises to get you up dancing faster than your Dad at a wedding, packed with songs which capture all the fun and energy of the Adam Sandler smash hit film. Runs until 22 June. aberdeenperformingarts.com

Food & Drink

TASTE OF GRAMPIAN Thainstone Centre, Inverurie This popular annual event allows visitors throughout Scotland to discover and sample the wide range of high quality food and drink products from Grampian in the North-east of Scotland. tasteofgrampian.co.uk

Charity SCOTLAND'S GARDENS OPEN DAY Kincardine Castle, Aboyne A great day out for the family. Walk around the walled garden and appreciate the amazing laburnum, enjoy afternoon tea with home-baking and lots of activities for children. Gates open from 1:30pm until 5pm. children1st.org.uk

Awards 2017 LIFE WITH STYLE AWARDS Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen Celebrating the best of the North-east's businesses and their achievements.

After a long wait the winners are finally revealed alongside the Trend Readers' Award. Follow Trend's social media accounts to get updates throughout the night at #lifewithstyleawards

Culture SUE RYDER ‘DON’T WRITE ME OFF’ PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION H1 Building, Hill of Rubislaw, Aberdeen The well-known charity launches their Capital Appeal for the Aberdeen Neurological Care Centre - Dee View Court with a contemporary photography exhibition showcasing the real life stories of people living with neurological conditions. Runs until 18th. sueryder.org

Culture GRAY'S SCHOOL OF ART DEGREE SHOW 2017 Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen Many of Gray's graduates have gone on to become leading names in art and design, so the show is a great opportunity to view the work of tomorrow's creative stars today. Runs until 24th June. graysartschoolaberdeen.com

Culture ABERDEEN HIGHLAND GAMES Hazelhead Park, Aberdeen Cheer on competitors in the traditional events such as tossing the caber, track and field events, plus they are the hosts of the 725kg Scottish TOW championship for Scottish Highland Games Association. shga.co.uk

Festival SCOTTISH TRADITIONAL BOAT FESTIVAL Various, Portsoy With it's combination of history, creativity, activities and food and drink (the very best of the region) all set in the superb natural setting of Portsoy's harbour, there's no better place to celebrate Scotland's rich cultural heritage. Runs until 25 June. stbfportsoy.com

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Festival STONEHAVEN FOLK FESTIVAL Various, Stonehaven Enjoy some of the best traditional and contemporary folk music, concerts, ceilidh, sessions, singarounds, workshops, the famous aqua ceilidh and world paper’n’comb championships! Runs until 9 July. stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk

Comedy PHILL JUPITUS Woodend Barn, Banchory Watch in delight and/or horror as this experienced funnyman smashes laughs out of the chaos of his own life and the uncertain world that surrounds it. thebarnarts.co.uk

Festival ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH

Theatre Music BLINK 182 AECC, Aberdeen Fresh from the success of their #1 UK and US album 'California', Blink-182, the punkpop favourites of a generation, arrive in Aberdeen during their 2017 UK Tour. aecc.co.uk

THE LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK The Sabai Pavillion, Aberdeen Here come the girls! If ever a name fitted a show this is the one, this blazing hot production includes Thailand's most beautiful and

intriguing lady boys, performing a show like no other! Where side splitting comedy combines with chart-topping hits from across the years. Runs until 29 July. ladyboysofbangkok.co.uk

FESTIVAL Various, Aberdeen A world class festival bursting at the seams with music, dance and theatre, Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF) is one of the most celebrated festivals in the city. Runs until 5 August. aiyf.org

Music OLLY MURS AECC, Aberdeen Since the ‘Heart Skips A Beat’ singer shot to fame in 2009, he has recorded four multiplatinum albums and produced four number one singles with total record sales exceeding £10million. The former X Factor star will take to the outdoor

Gaming 4TG GAME CON 2017 AECC, Aberdeen 4TG is the North-east of Scotland’s largest gaming convention. Bringing together gamers, developers and brands all under one roof for 20 hours of gaming heaven. 4thegamers.co.uk

stage on Friday 21 July. aecc.co.uk

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omen’s football, the fastestgrowing sport in the world, is attracting an increasing number of players in Northeast Scotland. One of the city’s newest clubs, Granite City Ladies, entered the scene in style last season, winning every league game in SWFL Division 2 North.

With a squad of 28 girls, ranging in ages from 15 to 26, Granite City Ladies FC are sponsored by Lister Domestic Appliance Engineers, Dron & Dickson and Granite City Events.

Meanwhile in the SSE Scottish Women’s Cup, Granite City are through to the second round having beaten Dundee United and Dundee.

The ladies are also making their mark off the pitch with the younger players having just sat National 5 and Higher exams and the older ones either studying at university or involved in a variety of professions from teaching to nursing and physiotherapy.

As guests at the Cove Rangers FC Dinner recently, three of the squad were fortunate enough to meet guest speaker, Freddie Flintoff, who seemed more than happy to pose for a photograph with the stunning trio.

Captain, Vikki McIntee, who runs her own business, Bajolo Beauty, in Inverurie said, 'It’s not exactly glamorous with shin guards and hair scraped back, especially when you come off the pitch dead-tired and soaked through. But we all love the game, playing for each other and improving our skills. With training two nights a week and a game every Sunday, our fitness is key. And off the pitch it’s normal girls stuff, getting dressed up for a night out and a prosecco or two!'

As the 2017 season approaches its half-way mark, Granite City Ladies are in a strong position in Division 1 North. Last month, they had a convincing win over Inverness City, who until then were the undefeated

Next season, Granite City Ladies will become the official ladies team for Cove Rangers Football Club and they will train and play at the new Balmoral Stadium

leaders at the top of the table.

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ou know it’s summer when Thailand’s finest export since Pad Thai make their annual appearance at the beach. Yes, the Lady Boys of Bangkok will be pitching their brand new Sabai pavilion tent and camping it up from 14-29 July.

The lavish production combines Hollywood glamour with Las Vegas glitz and a nod to the classic British music hall tradition. With more songs and big-scale musical production numbers than you could pout a painted lip at, the Lady Boys

pay tribute to a host of stars ranging from Beyoncé, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Boy George, Pitbull, Tom Jones and Queen Latifah.

We have six pairs of tickets to give away for a night you’ll never forget.

The show will have you laughing, singing your heart out and partying with hundreds of friends you’ve yet to meet in this deliciously naughty.... risqué but never risky...night out.

Tickets can be booked online at ladyboysofbangkok.co.uk and there are special deals for the opening

night, as well as a Champagne Table, which can be booked for a party of eight and offers the best view in the house, plus a couple of bottles of fizz.

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This competition will close on Friday, 7th July 2017. Winners will be notified on that date also.

RGU’s Gray’s School of Art appoints BBC’s Great Pottery Throw Down winner

Cherrytree Hair Salon welcomes Anthony Nelson One year after opening, Rachel Smith continues to strive for the perfect combination of a warm atmosphere and professional care. She has recently added experienced stylist Anthony Nelson to her great and professional team, joining Julia, AJ, Cheryl and Katie at the Jamaica Street salon. The Cherrytree is

The winner of the inaugural series of the BBC show, The Great Pottery Throw Down, has been appointed to Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Gray’s School of Art as a lecturer in Three Dimensional Design. Matthew Wilcock (25), who excelled in the first series of the TV show in 2015, joins RGU from Giggleswick School, where he was artist in residence. His role at Gray’s will focus on ceramics and developing the Three Dimensional Design students’ skills in the craft, helping to ensure they are

situated just a 10 min walk from John Lewis (parking available), and not only offers expertise in hair, makeup and brows but also offers a call out service for bridal parties. thecherrytreehairsalon.co.uk

equipped to enter the workplace after graduation.

As well as lecturing, Matthew will also be continuing his education and starting his MA this coming September. graysartschoolaberdeen.com

COLIN WILL, FIONA IRVINE AND MORAG CHRISTIE will each be getting a book from DK Publishers. AILEEN SCORGIE AND JODIE BLAIN will looking out their ra-ra skirts and each inviting a friend along to HMT for a riotous eighties flashback evening when they go to see The Wedding Singer: The Musical. CATHERINE COUTTS will also be having a good time, since she’s off to Aviemore courtesy of MacDonald Hotels, while ELEANOR BRENNAN and three of her friends will be looking good with our spa

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Former oil and gas worker makes the cut in new barber role A former oil and gas worker has made the cut in a new barbering role at an Aberdeen-based luxury gents barber, after being made redundant from his previous job. Formerly a workshop technician at an oil and gas company, Marc Cran (27) from Insch, now works at Huntsman Barber, and made the career move after completing a specialist six-month course in barbering on the heels of being made redundant twice in six months. huntsman-aberdeen.com

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Trend readers are switched on to all the latest, er, trends but does that include the revolution in gin production? Hardly a day goes by without a new gin hitting the market, despite its image in days of yore as so-called mother’s ruin.

Ruin or not, one label of particular interest in Aberdeen is

Prof Porter helped us to source the cold-distillation

Porter’s Gin which is partly produced in the basement of

equipment we needed to allow us to extract light

the Orchid cocktail bar in the city’s Langstane Place,

refreshing flavours from twelve botanicals. Juniper

a self-styled glossy late-night spot open until 2am. It is

has to be a principal ingredient of gin but after much

the first juniper-based gin spirit to be distilled in Aberdeen

experimentation we came across a citrus fruit called

in 100 years and Ben Iravani, managing director of the

Buddha’s Hand from south China which became a key

Langstane Liquor Company which produces the gin,

ingredient. It is sometimes described as a lemon with

leaves you in no doubt about what an exciting adventure

fingers. Inside the fruit, there is little or no flesh or juice.

it was to bring the project to fruition by December 2015.

It is all rind and pith but it has a sweet floral fragrance.’

Next stop in the process is the more traditional

‘Myself and colleagues Josh Rennie and Alex Lawrence

distillation which is carried out in partnership with G&J

were tired of tasting the unbalanced/one-dimensional

Distillers in Warrington.'

gins of the 'craft' movement, so we set out to create a new gin recipe that paid homage to the core principles

Attendance at gin festivals throughout the UK is another

of traditional gin distillers but utilised modern distilling

essential part of the growth strategy and it is a reflection

techniques', he says.

of the thriving gin scene in Aberdeen, that the team at Orchid are hosting a gin festival at the Lemon Tree in

Ben adds, ‘We wanted to create a true modern-classic and

three sessions over the weekend of 7 and 8 July. For

combine the best of the old with the best of the new. We

more details, see aberdeenginfest.co.uk

spent a lot of time balancing unique botanicals with an innovate distillation process and the result gives Porter's

So here’s a toast to the trio behind Porter’s Gin. With

a classic juniper body with a unique citrus profile.

backgrounds in mechanical engineering, law and the drinks industry, Ben, Alex and Josh have it all going for

‘We were greatly helped by Aberdeen University’s Professor Andrew Porter, after whom the gin is named.

them. Next stop the world!