Trend Magazine April/May 2016

Riviera Chic SPRING ESSENTIALS

Strike up the Band HIT THE RIGHT NOTE WITH ABERDEEN CONCERT BAND

Blooming Beechgrove IN THE GARDEN WITH THE BEECHGROVE GARDEN TEAM

A FAMILY MEMBERSHIP AT DAVID LLOYD ABERDEEN A WHITER SMILE FROM QUEENS ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE TICKETS TO FOOTLOOSE & THE LAST TANGO AT HMT COOL TECH FROM EMIE £200 OF JEWELLERY FROM MINE AND A NIGHT OUT FOR TEN AT VILLAGE THE HOTEL CLUB

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It’s spring! It’s the season of renewal, regeneration and new beginnings, so it’s time for us all to cast off the gloom of winter and look forward to lighter nights, longer days, warmer temperatures (Ooooh, double figures!) and all that’s new and fresh.

Traditional wisdom advises us to 'Ne’er cast a clout till May be oot!', but our advice is to embrace the new season with gusto. Pack your anorak away, chuck your winter boots under the bed and let your hair down. Reinvent yourself, wear a colour you’ve never worn before, smile at strangers, have a day out, take the weekend off and live a more interesting life. When you’re 104 and looking back over your achievements, having spent your weekends catching up on the chores shouldn’t feature in the highlights. There are very few statues erected to those who always got the ironing done! Blow off the cobwebs and explore the possibilities the new season offers.

Naturally, we’re here to help; you’ll find everything from fabulous fashion finds to days out with the kids, great places to eat or grab a weekend away, art, music, places to visit and new things to experience. Everything’s there, it just needs you!

DONNA MURRAY is a photographer from Aberdeen. She graduated from Napier university with a BA Hons in photography and film in 2006. She then ventured into press photography, gaining national recognition for her style. She remains in Aberdeen working freelance, in weddings, commercial and PR work.

COURTNEY O’GRADY has been writing for Trend since 2010. A mother of three who has lived in Aberdeen for seventeen years, Courtney focuses primarily on family, activity and history pieces.

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KIRSTY MCLEAN has created hundreds of garden designs for clients all over the North-east and many community gardens in her work with Beechgrove Garden since 2001.

PETER MITCHELL became a valued Trend columnist nearly seven years ago after 37 years on the Press & Journal. For Trend, he has interviewed lots of prominent people including TV’s Angela Rippon.

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13 HEALTH & BEAUTY

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FOOD & DRINK

13 Health advice from Your GP 78 Win a year’s family membership at David Lloyd Aberdeen 82 Win a whiter smile from Queen’s Road Dental Practice

39 Seasonal eating ideas from Craig Wilson at Eat on the Green 44 Trend Tries… coffee shops 50 Chef focus: Meet Ashley Daniel from the Milton Brasserie

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HOMES, GARDENS & INTERIORS

18 West End Wanderer uptown styles for the city 24 Riviera Chic - Spring style essentials 42 Win £200 of jewellery from MINE 94 New season highlights Robin shares his style tips for men

32 BEAUTY

32 New products worth seeking out

37 LIFESTYLE

37 Win some cool technical stuff from EMIE 52 Win a night out for 10 from Village Hotel Club 90 Courtney tries Breakout Games 92 Courtney delves into local history at the Central Library 104 The last word with Peter Mitchell

56 Mug up on new crockery 66 In the garden with Kirsty McLean

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80 Jan samples the delights of Dubrovnik 98 A wild day out: The Highland Wildlife Park 102 Our guide to what’s on in April and May

83 ARTS & CULTURE

83 Books: It ended badly 84 A study in pastels: meet local artist Karen Hadjitofi 86 Strike the right note with Aberdeen Concert Band 88 Aberdeen’s Festival of Architecture

PICTURED: Stripe Dress £160 Karen Millen

A Day at the Races, Ladies Fund Raiser Nicola Murray, Louise Burnett & Joan Stirling

Rona Grimmer, Avril Smith & Audrey Wood

Lorraine & Rebecca Hendry

Elizabeth Douglas & Jill Cowie

Angela Mair, Brenda Campbell & Jean Slater

Linda Ross, Moira Miller & Dorothy Shepherd

WHO: The Ladies Committee of Cullen Golf Club and guests WHAT: Around 12O guests enjoyed a fizz reception, lunch, fundraising activities and a disco. Over ÂŁ8,000 was raised for the Cullen Golf Club roof repair appeal.

WHERE: The Cullen Bay Hotel, Cullen

Elizabeth Wilson, Gemma Wilson, Kim Wilson & Irene Ritchie

Jean Watt, Hilary Macandrew, Joan MacLean, Irene Herd, Sheila Paterson & Jill Reid

Audrey Lawson, Linda Reid, Jackie Webster & Teri Greig

Tara Speirs, Sonya Angus, Lamya Yousif & Susan McGinty

The Premiere Productions Uk Models

Claire Anderson & Jo Thomas

Leanne & Grace Cardno With Alison Wisley

Chelsea Macgregor, Sarah Ironside & Louisa Flores

Sharon King, Leanne Park & Kimberley Birnie Faith-Maree Summers, Emma And Lisa West, Shelley Jack, Faye Whyte & Karen Stephen

WHO: 135 ladies enjoyed an afternoon of fashion, fizz and fun with fashion collections showcased by Escale France, Cruise and @hamishmunro.

WHAT: Guests were treated to champagne on arrival, followed by a two-course lunch and the opportunity to observe the beautiful Premiere Productions UK models wearing the finest attire from the guest fashion houses. Aberdeen Foyer was the sponsored charity at the Fashion Lunch.

WHERE: Malmaison, Aberdeen

GLENCRAFT’S LANG STRACHT SITE GETS ROYAL APPROVAL

HRH The Princess Royal officially opened the Lang Stracht factory and showroom of Aberdeen-based Glencraft, manufacturer and supplier of high-quality, handmade mattresses, on 19 February, which is apt, since the social enterprise have provided mattresses for four generations of the Royal family at Balmoral.

Glencraft moved into the new premises in July 2015, which has allowed for a more streamlined manufacturing process and an improved working environment for all employees, around 80% of whom are disadvantaged, disabled or visually impaired. Since the expansion, Glencraft have secured a contract with major retailer Argos to supply their mattresses and beds, as well as being named Social Enterprise of the Year at the 2015 UK Private Business Awards. www.glencraft.co.uk

SEX DISCRIMINATION STILL COSTING EMPLOYERS A leading employment law expert has warned that sex discrimination claims could leave employers facing large fines. The problem is avoidable, says Empire CEO, Steve Cook, ‘Firstly, an employer must have discrimination and harassment policies in place that address sex discrimination including sexual harassment,

pregnancy discrimination and family responsibility discrimination.

Employment policies should be applied in a gender-neutral manner, and promotion and training should be offered fairly and equally to men and women and employment decisions should never be made on the basis of gender’. www.empirehr.com

Why are we not protecting our sons from HPV? Most people know that HPV vaccine protects girls against cervical cancer and is offered free to all girls at school.

But not many know that boys are equally at risk from contracting HPV related cancers, and that vaccinating boys can protect them too.

More than 2,000 cases of cancer in men each year in the UK are caused

by HPV. In 2012, 67% of new cases of oral cancer were in men. According to Cancer Research UK, figures are significantly higher in Scotland.

Boys are not on a government programme for the vaccine. In theory, if girls are immunised, boys will be protected. However if a young man has any form of sex with a woman over 20 odd, she is unlikely to have been vaccinated. He is therefore at risk of contracting HPV and affiliated cancers.

Although not on the NHS, we can still protect our sons. Private GP practice YourGP in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, offer GARDASIL - the only vaccine that protects against four types of HPV and used by the NHS for girls.

Costing £160 per jag, 2 or 3 doses are required

depending on age. It should be administered as early as possible (from 9) to be effective.

YourGP are well practiced at vaccinating children, keeping them, and the parents, calm and relaxed!

They offer the full range of children and baby jags including Chickenpox vaccine, Meningitis B, Hepatitis B, all travel immunisations and Yellow Fever.

They also carry out a wide range of comprehensive health medicals and sexual health checks giving rapid treatment as required.

To find out more about HPV vaccination for boys, any other child vaccines or health concerns visit www.your-gp.com call 0131 225 5656 or 01224 040080 or email reception@your.gp

Most of us get fed up with our bodies, but Anastasia Millar transformed herself into a bodybuilding and fitness champion. Now she helps others to regain their fitness as a personal trainer.

SAY YES TO THE DRESS! Ivory Grace is a unique new bridal boutique situated in the heart of Aberdeen’s West End. Clients will have access to an exclusively stocked wardrobe of the best of British designers Sassi Holford, Stephanie Allin Couture, Augusta Jones and Charlotte Balbier as well as Ghost London dye to order gowns for bridesmaids.

Our relaxed boutique and friendly atmosphere create the perfect environment for Brides to say yes to the dress! www.ivorygrace.co.uk

EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR RIVERSIDE The Riverside Chiropractic Group is a private medical group with clinic branches in Holburn St, Aberdeen, Mintlaw and Oldmeldrum Business Centre. They have recently been awarded the Clinical Management Quality Mark (CMQM) by The Royal College of Chiropractors, and are the first in the North-east of Scotland to do so. Clinics must demonstrate excellence in a range of areas including clinical audit, incident reporting and patient satisfaction. www.riversidechiropractic.co.uk

'After my second child was born, I didn’t like how my body had changed. I didn’t have much time to go to the gym, so I exercised at home. I started with fitness DVDs and YouTube, becoming so interested in all aspects of nutrition and fitness that I became a qualified fitness instructor and personal trainer. I’ve won Galaxy Girls Universe twice in bikini class over 35 and came 3rd in the UK Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation in bikini class last year', Anastasia enthused.

'Now I help my clients get the bodies they want, from my studio at Kingswells or in their own homes. I also offer personalised workout plans and meal plans and healthy lifestyle consultations.

Single sessions start from £30, with discounts for block bookings.

'My goal is to motivate others to be healthy, fit and confident by being an example of someone who makes her health a priority while still having a normal, full of fun, life.'

Anastasia can be contacted on 07759 811777 or by e-mail at anastasia.millar@yahoo.com

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VISIT OUR ALL-NEW SAKS HAIR & BEAUTY SALON AT DAVID LLOYD RE-OPENING ON THURSDAY 7TH APRIL We’re thrilled to re-open at the David Lloyd Club on Garthdee Road, Aberdeen.

Come to us for fantastic hair and beauty with our gorgeous new Saks collection - IRRESISTIBLE YOU, anti-ageing facials with the amazing Elemis Biotech technology, massages, spray-tan, waxing, nails, brows and more.

We work with the best brands around including Kérastase, L’Oréal, Elemis and Jessica Nails. With a dream team of award-winning hair and beauty experts, we’ve built an amazing reputation in Aberdeen for excellence and customer service.

We love what we do and are ready and waiting to welcome customers, existing and new! Pop in or call us to book.

For the latest in hair and beauty, special offers, competitions and more, like us on Facebook or visit saksaberdeen.co.uk Saks Hair & Beauty, David

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Oasis Cardi £45 Oasis Shirt £34 Oasis Skirt £38 Faith Black Pumps £25 all Debenhams

Warehouse Dress £45 Wallis Blazer £40 Jasper Conran Bag £45 Faith Red Pumps £22 all Debenhams Sunglasses, Stylist's Own

High Waisted Jeans £90 Shirt £115 Leather Jacket £350 all Karen Millen Necklace £64 Watch £230 both Curated Stories Jasper Conran Bag £49 Debenhams

Trench Coat Warehouse ÂŁ89 Warehouse Shirt Dress ÂŁ45 both Debenhams

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Knit £95 Skirt £99 Leather Red Jacket £499 all Karen Millen Dune Chelsea Boots £60 Debenhams

OUR THANKS | MODEL: Solveiga Baltusyte PHOTOGRAPHER: Donna Murray, assisted by Frankie Masson STYLING: Hayley Charles MAKE UP: Rae Mathieson HAIR: Amy Kirkpatrick of James Duns House VENUES: Hammerton Store, Café Cognito, Long Dog Café, Rendezvous Gallery, Curated Stories & Kim Dalglish Florist STOCKISTS: Curated Stories, Debenhams, Karen Millen & @hamishmunro

FACE | MAC Strobe Creme, MAC Matchmaster, MAC Studio Conceal, MAC Prep & Prime, MAC Soft & Gentle & MAC Coppertone EYES & BROWS | MAC Eyeshadows, MAC Coffee Pencil, MAC Smoulder Pencil, MAC Haute & Naughty Mascara & MAC Brow Pencils LIPS | MAC Subcultur' Lip Pencil & MAC

Topshop Jeans £36 Debenhams Yellow Trench Coat £235 Shirt £115 both Karen Millen

Creme Cup Lipstick.

Make-up by Rae Mathieson www.raemathieson.com

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Ease into spring with some Riviera inspired pieces and hope that the weather follows your lead. Think Brigitte Bardot in Cannes or Audrey Hepburn in Positano. Lighten up with lady like shapes and sorbet shades teamed with cropped trousers and flattering A-line skirts and dresses. Top it off with a luxe suede or silk jacket in either a boxy or biker style. Don’t forget a great pair of shades...

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LIFE WITH ADVERTISEMENTS STYLE AWARDS | 27

Trend readers can now nominate their favourite North-east business for this years Trend Readers’ Award! The only category of the Life With Style Awards completely up to YOU! Open to all businesses in the North-east of Scotland, this award can be promoted in-house to clients and supporters, get trending on social media, or mention us in your advertising - do whatever you can to generate as many votes as possible.

Nominate your favourite business at www.trendmagazine.co.uk and all will be revealed at the awards night on Thursday, 16th June 2016 at Ardoe House Hotel & Spa. Entries close 23rd May 2016 at 12noon.

THE AESTHETIC ROOM: NEW LASER TECHNOLOGY FOR TATTOO REMOVAL...

Louise and Ellen at The Aesthetic have responded to the increasing demand for tattoo removal by introducing the first Clinical Derma Q-Switched laser in town. Unlike some surgical, chemical and other treatments available, it is now possible to remove all shades of ink, including stubborn oranges and yellows - eradicating the signs of a misspent youth!

Louise has extensive experience of laser tattoo removal and is hugely impressed by the new machine, saying, 'The Clinical Derma laser makes tattoo removal simple.

After a free consultation, we can remove unwanted tattoos using the laser to fire a beam of light through the skin in extremely short pulses. This allows the gradual and natural bodily removal of the pigment over a series of treatments. As a guide, most Indian ink amateur tattoos should respond with between three and ten treatments. Coloured professional tattoos usually take between eight and twelve treatments.

In general, our costs range from £50 to £400 per treatment per tattoo, though if more than one tattoo is being removed a discount may apply.

Ellen added, 'During a treatment session, which can last from five minutes to an hour, we cool the skin to minimise stinging and the minor discomfort that some clients experience. It’s important that the treated area should be protected from the sun.

We recommend the use of sun block before, during and for six months after the period over which the tattoo is being removed and the use on sunbeds is prohibited.' Both Ellen and Louise are fully qualified to offer this new form of laser tattoo removal treatment.

Louise continued, 'Laser treatment is considered to be the safest method of tattoo removal. The Q-Switched lasers are part of a new generation which neither burn nor cut the skin’s surface. They have been used extensively in medical practice for a number of years and The Aesthetic Room at The House is one of the few aesthetic centres in the UK to offer this treatment.'

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...MAKE ME OVER Remember getting together with your friends to get ready for a big night out? Well, now you can do it with the funky new Make Me Over service at The House. It’s a deliciously decadent approach to preparing for an evening of painting the town red in their brand new salon. There’s really nothing else like it to put you in the mood and get you looking picture perfect for a special event, whether it’s a wedding, black tie event, corporate do, party or school prom.

It’s a superb service whether you’re planning a romantic evening or heading out with a group of friends. Just choose from the top to toe menu that includes threading and HD Brows so you can perfect your smouldering glances and come-hither stares, then select your make up look for an expertly applied flawless finish - great for those of us who find our attempts at doing our own make up always seem to end up more Marilyn Manson than Marilyn Monroe!

You can also opt for a stylish express hair updo from the Make Me Over menu for a polished finish. Talking of polish, you can have a manicure at the Make Me Over three station nail bar or pamper your tootsies at one of the salon’s brilliant new pedicure stations.

Better yet, you can relax and have a laugh in the House’s spa lounge area, complete with some drinks and nibbles, while admiring how well you all scrub when you have your own hair and makeup artist and manicurist at your beck and call. From head to toe, you’re good to go with the House’s Make Me Over service.

34 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6PY Tel: 01224 586699 www.thehousespa.co.uk

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fifi’s cafe bistro, Aberdeen’s first gluten-free eatery, is offering all day breakfasts, delicious lunches and more. We believe that it’s time to pay tribute to the humble egg... not so humbly...by celebrating these little nutrient grenades during our Mellow Yellow Sundays. Worth exulting, this protein, vitamin and mineral packed superfood is the centre of fifi’s Mellow Yellow menu which offers an abundance of delicious egg dishes: some you’d expect and others maybe not, like our ostrich egg omelette and

avocado baked eggs with pancetta and chilli.

Coming soon... fifi’s is expanding, creating a partnership with Mac to bring you fantastic new and innovative ‘clean’ food and body products. For further information please contact fiona@fifiandmac.com 297 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen Tel: 01224 561562 www.fifis.co Open 7 days Mon - Sat 9 - 5pm | Sun 10 - 5pm

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URBAN DECAY NAKED 2 EYESHADOW PALETTE This is the ultimate nude eyeshadow palette. The award winning Naked 2 is filled with 12 pigment-rich, taupe and neutral eyeshadows, including five exclusive new shades. Feast your eyes on shades ranging from pale to deep, matte to sparkly. This collection lets you achieve many neutral looks, smoky dramatic eyes, and everything in between.

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TOO FACED MELTED CHOCOLATE LIPSTICK Too Faced’s bestselling Melted Lipsticks are now available in six new cocoa-powder infused nude shades. The liquid lipstick formula offers intense, high-impact colour and rich shine. The innovative, angled velvet tip allows for precise application and the new shades even come in a delicious chocolate scent.

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BARE MINERALS INSTANT ATTRACTION EYESHADOW PALETTE From Bare Minerals’ latest Lovescape collection, this gorgeous four-shade palette includes rich sunset-inspired hues with skin-nourishing benefits and seamless blendability. The long-lasting, highly pigmented formula allows for up to 12 hour wear that resists smudging and creasing.

SHIP SHAPE AT COUNTRY WAYS We love the new Barbour ‘Seafarer’ collection at Country Ways.

With a hint of coastal inspiration in the form of blues, whites and nautical stripes, this range brings together women’s lightweight jackets and

gilets with feminine midlayers and accessories. Available in-store and now on their newly launched website.

115 Holburn Street, Aberdeen www.countryways.com

WORN BY ROYALTY AND GUESS WHAT! WE TREAT YOU LIKE ROYALTY!

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Your wedding ring represents a symbol of your commitment, and unlike the dress and the flowers which are there for one day, your wedding ring is something you will wear for the rest of your life.

We carry an extensive selection of wedding rings in store and are committed to ensuring that your chosen ring is perfect.

ring. For men it is important to try on each of the metals and consider the pros and cons of each.

Platinum remains a popular metal and in recent times palladium has also been a sought after choice for men.

A good place to start is choosing the metal for your wedding ring with platinum, white, yellow and rose gold and palladium available. We will talk you though each metal to help you make your decision.

The next step is choosing the shape; a classic straight band of varying width, a band set with diamonds or something made to fit your engagement ring. Our ‘made to fit’ service allows us to tailor a ring to your exact requirements and all wedding rings purchased from Finnies can be engraved to make your purchase truly unique.

We generally advise ladies to choose the same metal as their engagement

For more information visit www.finniesjewellers.co.uk

When it comes to amazing wedding hair, Sarah Jane of Salon 70 is the bride’s best friend. For the past 15 years, Sarah Jane has travelled to homes and venues and all over Scotland to make sure her bridal clients and their wedding party all look their best on their special day. Sarah’s work is often featured in wedding magazines.

The service starts with a comprehensive consultation and a couple of trials at Salon 70 on Great Western Road, where Sarah Jane leads the accomplished team. You can even arrange a Hen Party package with some fizz!

Tel: 01224 573727 ProfessionalStylingBySarahJane

competition

Emie may be a new name to the UK, but it won’t be long before their stylish designs meet with the approval of even the most difficult to please technophile. From their Bluetooth wireless speaker that looks like a retro radio to their quirkily designed little powerbanks and their devil horn earphones, each product marries fun with high performance in an irresistible fashion, to produce products that look great and sound even better.

Discover more for yourself at www.emie.com.

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

What shape are Emie’s earphones?

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INGREDIENTS 25ml Porters Gin 10ml Passoa 10ml Aperol 15ml Lychee 5ml Sugar 10ml Lemon Juice 15ml Egg White 1/2 Passionfruit Top Prosecco Garnished with a dehydrated starfruit and pink peppercorn salt The concept of Orchid's new cocktail menu is a to take their customers on a trip around the world, with each drink showcasing flavours from a different country. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is a modern twist on a Pornstar Martini, pulling fruity and tropical flavours from the isle of Madagascar. www.orchidaberdeen.com

FAB FRESH FOOD IDEAS FROM CHEF CRAIG WILSON AT EAT ON THE GREEN I always believe it’s best for both health and flavour to eat seasonally.

At the moment you will see new life appearing, lambs, chickens, spring greens, fresh herbs, new season potatoes - all of course bursting with flavours.

If your kids hate vegetables, try making a delicious homemade tomato sauce and sneak in ingredients like fresh herbs, sprouting broccoli, spinach, rocket or watercress, which are all in season. Blitz with a hand blender, mix through pasta and

the kids will never know it’s good for them!

Always put fresh items at the top of your shopping list for a healthier balanced approach. We grow a lot of our own vegetables at Eat on the Green. Home grown produce tastes amazing, and you can grow salads and herbs in pots on a windowsill.

competition

It’s time to dig out your ra-ra skirt, look out your legwarmers and enjoy an Eighties flashback with the musical of Footloose. The show, which features retro hits like Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let's Hear It For The Boy and the unforgettable title track, explodes onto the stage. Footloose is at HMT from June 20 to June 25, and

stars Gareth Gates and Maureen Nolan.

We have a pair of tickets to give away.

Visit www.trendmagazine.co.uk and answer this question to enter:

Who stars in Footloose the Musical?

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WIN A SPARKLING SHOPPING SPREE AT MINE We have teamed up with the gorgeous new monthly pop-up jewellery boutique and on-line store Mine, to give one lucky reader the chance to select key pieces up to the value of £200 in-store.

‘Mine’ is the brainchild of Aberdeen hairdresser Amy Donaldson, and will become an ongoing feature, one Saturday every month at Profile Hair, 33 Huntly Street. The on-line store will also allow you to purchase key pieces from the comfort of your own home.

experience will be a different one every time you visit. A limited number of each piece will also make sure customers are unlikely to find someone else with exactly the same item, so if unique is what you are looking for then look no further!

The jewellery collections available include brass and gold combination rings, intricate tiled necklaces and an unusual animal skull. The designers range from as far afield as Australia, as well as France, Berlin, Copenhagen and London.

To be in with a chance of winning go to www.trendmagazine.co.uk and answer the following question,

Amy will be renewing the collections regularly with up and coming designers, to ensure the shopping

Which jewellery designer range is Mine the only UK stockist of, outside London? www.mine.gifts

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Coppa Coffee

Old Post Office Tea Room

The Coffee Apothecary

If you’re looking for a good place to catch up with friends over coffee, to talk business over a working lunch, or simply to relax and take in some professional artwork with a piece of homemade shortbread, then city-based Coppa offers a little something for everyone. Their chocolatey cappuccino will perk you up for an afternoon of work, and their larger than life slices of Victoria sponge make for a perfect 3pm sugar refill. If you’re having a particularly challenging day, a Coppa cup of tea will see away any daytime drama - even the most ardent of tea connoisseurs will find themselves quietly supping away on a Coppa brew, their silence speaking a thousand words of approval.

Nestled at the foot of Bennachie, this quaint little tea room is a welcome retreat after a hard day’s traversing the Scottish plains (or not!). With a cosy snuggery and countryside views to enjoy with a vintage teapot brew, the tea shop is an endless source of intrigue for visitors, with its nooks and crannies brimming with books, ornaments, displays, and savouries and jams to purchase. Its guests are spoiled with continental inspired sandwiches and mouth-watering fine pieces.

From the salted caramel chocolate brownies to homemade marmalade fruit loaf, you’re sure to be in fine piece heaven. If you’re preparing for a mountain climb, you’ll certainly be well fuelled after a stop at the Old Post Office Tea Room.

Visitors to this Aladdin’s cave of tea and coffee would be forgiven for thinking they were in Italy, given this cafe’s dedicated array of caffeinated hot beverages.

They take their drinks seriously in the Coffee Apothecary, but they have much fun serving them, with many of their sophisticated coffees served in quirky glass beakers. The caffeine is amiably washed down with a chic and filling lunch menu, and is followed by much fawning over the range of dessert goodies in the cake cabinet. The carrot cake is divinely soft and crumbly, and the banana and chocolate muffin looks almost too pretty to eat, but its zesty icing and sponge combination won’t hold you back for too long!

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Chapel of Garioch, Inverurie AB51 5HE Tel: 01467 681660

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NEW MENUS FOR THE SOUL Stunning church conversion Soul bar are now offering a wider selection of sharing skewers, handmade burgers, delicious dawgs alongside pub classics and a taste of Asia.

A great place to eat out or catch up with friends over the newly revamped cocktail menu right in the heart of the city centre. www.pbdevco.com/soul

CABER COFFEE LAUNCHES ACADEMY Aberdeen-based Caber Coffee has launched the UK’s most northerly barista training facility following the completion of a £60,000 investment at Caber Coffee’s Holburn Street headquarters. The founding principle of the new facility is to give customers and coffee enthusiasts the chance to gain valuable training in how to make the most of Caber Coffee’s extensive product range and use it to serve and enjoy the perfect cup of coffee. www.cabercoffee.com

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Laings' Saturday Kitchen WHO: Laings with special appearances by Craig Wilson, Eat on the Green, Masterchef: The Professionals finalist, Sven-Hanson Britt, and Norman Calder of The Great British Bake Off. WHAT: Guests were treated to an afternoon of food, wine and fashion with some of Laings local business partners.

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Lesley Davidson & Neil Tocher

Marion Nicol & Elsa Rutherford

Mary Durno & Irene Mcdermott

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Tom Abel, Craig Wilson, Katie Allan, Norman Calder & Sven-Hanson Britt

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Rebecca Carr Hair Salon Opening Night Gemma Connon, Laura Tait, Amanda Stephen, Rebecca Carr, Shelley Strachan & Sharon Louise Watt

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ASHLEY DANIEL OF

Milton Brasserie

Ashley has been Head Chef at the Milton Brasserie at Crathes for the last six months, but she’s already seen the new menu prove popular with the restaurant’s many fans...

'Over the years, the Milton Brasserie has been popular for a family day out, during the week or especially at weekends. There’s plenty to do at Milton of Crathes, from visiting the shops and art gallery to taking a stroll by the river, then rounding the visit off with a bit of a treat for lunch or some tea and cakes here.'

'Our new menus build on our reputation for traditional Scottish food using the best, freshest seasonal ingredients. I’ve always been passionate about home cooked food, this is reflected our approach of making everything freshly from scratch wherever possible. First thing each morning, for example, Mary, our resident baker, makes her home bakes and scones. Mary’s been at the Milton for the past 15 years and her scones are legendary amongst the local community!

'We change the menu four times a year, to make the most of game, meat, fish, vegetables and fruit as it comes into season. That way we use the best ingredients that have reached their peak in terms of quality and taste. All the chefs sit down together and bounce ideas of each other, this helps form the basis of the menu. That said, our fish and chips and Cullen Skink are so popular that there would probably be a riot if we took them off the menu!

ASHLEY’S SESAME SALMON WITH GINGER-SOY DRESSING Ingredients (Serves 2) > 1 garlic clove > 2 tablespoon rice vinegar > 1 tablespoon pureed ginger root > 1 pinch dried chilli flakes > 2 salmon fillets > 2 tablespoons sesame seeds For the dressing (Serves 2) > 60ml Soy sauce > 2 teaspoons brown sugar > 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger > 3 teaspoons sesame oil

Method 1 | Combine the garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, pureed ginger and chili flakes in a bowl. Add the salmon and leave it to marinade in the fridge. It’s best to leave it for a few hours or even overnight, but it’ll need at least an hour.

2 | Preheat oven to 375oF or 190oC. Mix the dressing ingredients together in a small bottle or jar, making sure the lid is tight, then set aside.

3 | Pour the sesame seeds onto a plate or a shallow flat bottomed dish, shaking it lightly so that the seeds form a single layer. Lay salmon fillets face down in sesame seeds to coat the top. Place the crusted salmon on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper.

4 | Bake for 15-20 minutes in the over, depending on fillet thickness. Decorate the plate and salmon with the dressing. Serve with buttered new potatoes and seasonal salad.

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ACCESS ALL ERAS AT MCCALLS! If you love jewellery, then we are the store to visit whatever your style, with most of our jewels from the bygone eras of Art Deco, Victorian and Edwardian times.

McCalls Jewellers on Bridge Street, Aberdeen is a long established, independent family owned business.

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Did you know that we have an in-house designer or that we have a repairs and insurance valuation service? Our in-house designer will be happy discuss a bespoke commission, remodel or shaped wedding band.

All repairs and valuations are carried out by our experts.

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Beechgrove Garden has been on our screens for the last 38 years, and celebrates its 1000th edition this year. Produced by Tern TV for BBC Scotland, it is the longest running contract in the BBC and whilst it may be gentle and ‘couthy’ in its presentation, this homegrown success has got serious street cred!

Jim McColl started with the programme in 1978 and celebrated his 80th birthday last year. Carole Baxter clocks up 30 years this year and together with George Anderson and Chris Beardshaw these expert gardeners have almost 200 years of experience between them.

It is an amazing achievement for any programme to be continually commissioned by the BBC for as long as this and clearly that success has to be down to the BG team both on and off camera, but who is the real power behind this success story? I went to take a sneak peak behind the scenes at the Beechgrove Garden here in Aberdeen

and to meet Gwyneth Hardy, the programme’s Series Producer, Director and Co-founder of Tern.

GWYNETH, YOU HAVE BEEN THE DIRECTOR AND SERIES PRODUCER FOR BEECHGROVE GARDEN FOR OVER 20 YEARS, WHAT DOES THAT ROLE ENTAIL? As S.P. the buck stops with me but Beechgrove is very much a team game where my specific role is to manage the production processes. Creatively I set the tone and the concept of the programme and directing-wise I pull all the threads together to try and make it work on camera.

WORDS BY KIRSTY MCLEAN

WHAT ARE THE SPECIAL INGREDIENTS THAT KEEP THE PROGRAMME RELEVANT AND SO POPULAR WITH ITS VIEWERS? BG is a practical, get-your-hands-dirty gardening programme presented by real experts. We are unashamedly cheap but very cheerful. We try to make Beechgrove everyman’s gardening.

We show the successes and the failures of every aspect of growing in difficult conditions, in an honest way so that the viewer is gaining real knowledge. Viewers know they can trust what they are being told because it’s been tried and tested by experts.

The BG team will be giving the garden a few nips and tucks and in some cases a full facelift! New to the programme will be Gardening on a Budget, How to Grow a Gardener and the whole team will be on the road for the new BG Roadshows stopping at some wonderful locations: Nairn, Strathkinnes (near St. Andrews) and Gairloch.

A thousand programmes and still growing!

BEECHGROVE GARDENER JOINS PLANT TEAM AT THE MAINS OF DRUM

ANGUS HOTEL REACHES FOUR STARS The owners of the 120 year old Glenesk Hotel & Conference Centre in Edzell are celebrating the completion of a three year, £1million investment which has created 12 new jobs and lifted the venue to four star status.

The venue now has 38 bedrooms and improved public areas, and has been awarded four stars from Visit Scotland and a Taste Our Best accreditation. www.gleneskhotel.com

VISITSCOTLAND AIM TO HARNESS THE SPIRIT OF THE NATION #SCOTSPIRIT Dunnottar Castle is set to play a starring role in defining the ‘spirit’ of Scotland in VisitScotland’s first ever global campaign. As part of the campaign, VisitScotland is creating a unique social movement asking people in Aberdeen City and Shire to show what the spirit of Scotland means to them through the hashtag #ScotSpirit.

To start the conversation, VisitScotland has introduced ‘The Seven Spirits of Scotland’ – key traits that can be found within the characters of the people and landscapes of the country. To find out more, go to www.visitscotland.com

NEW SALON AT THE WEST END A new and exclusive hairdressing salon, Urban West opened in the west end of Aberdeen in the middle of March. Urban West use L’Oreal Professional Colour, and also stock the fabulous Bumble and Bumble hair care range, including shampoos, conditioners and styling products to

Dr Jane Bingham has joined the garden team at the Mains of Drum, fresh from BBC2’s Beechgrove Garden. Jane started out in horticultural science before becoming a freelance writer for Amateur Gardening and Gardeners World Magazines which she continues to do.

She was Head Gardener at Aberdeen’s Beechgrove Garden for several years and then joined the TV team organising all manner of horticultural delights. www.mainsofdrum.co.uk

help you recreate those salon looks at home. Owner Susie Shand completed her L’Oreal Colour Specialist degree while working at Saks, and this honed her knowledge and skills to create the perfect colour for clients. www.urbanwest.co.uk

THE GLENEAGLES LADIES OPEN After a successful launch last year, The Gleneagles Ladies Open is being held again on 17 April this year. The competition will be played over The Queen’s Course and is a strokeplay event that will count towards your handicap. As well as competing for the trophy there are also some fantastic prizes on offer. The day costs £30 per person to enter which includes a tea/coffee and a bacon roll prior to your round, a goodie bag as well as nearest the pin and longest drive competitions. For more information and to enter go to www.gleneagles.com/golf/golf-events/ladies-open

ABERDEEN SPORTS VILLAGE APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE Aberdeen Sports Village, which boasts more than 10,000 members, has appointed Duncan Sinclair to their top post. Mr Sinclair, 50, who has over 30 years experience in the sport, health and fitness sector, will utilise his considerable experience to ensure the premier sport and exercise facility continues to provide world class sporting opportunities to all of its customers. www.aberdeensportsvillage.com

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Jeff and Ivor formed Fifth Dimension in 1998 and have since cast their spell over audiences everywhere from the Orient Express and Edinburgh Castle to Thailand and Las Vegas. They’ve even performed by special invitation at The Magic Castle in Hollywood for celebrities, members and VIP guests.

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DUNCAN TAYLOR SCOTCH WHISKY CELEBRATE AN INTERNATIONAL DOUBLE

DENIS LAW COMMUNITY FOOTBALL FESTIVAL RETURNS Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) is set to welcome more than 1300 participants to the annual Denis Law Legacy Trust Community Football Festival, which this year has been extended to run from 11 May to 15 July. The event will see individuals of all ages participate in a variety of sporting activities, and ASV are introducing an educational element to the Festival in order to remind the younger generation about the legendary status of football hero Denis Law, who originates from the Granite City. www.denislawlegacytrust.co.uk

CALA HOMES (NORTH) CELEBRATES SUCCESS AT CITY APARTMENTS CALA Homes (North) is enjoying a surge of sales success at its Parklands development in Aberdeen’s city centre, with more than 40 percent of apartments already sold within East House. Offering homebuyers a glimpse of luxury living in Aberdeen, the inspiring new show home has prompted five sales since its launch at May Baird Avenue. Comprising 46 two and three-bedroom properties over two blocks, Parklands is the dream setting for those looking for convenient apartment living in a superb central location. www.cala.co.uk

MORE AWARDS FOR ÉLAN An award-winning Inverurie business is on its way to Wembley after booking a place at the final of a national awards ceremony for family-owned businesses. Élan Hair Design, which can lay claim to being the UK’s most eco-friendly hair salon, has been chosen to represent Scotland as a regional finalist in both the Best Small Business and Innovation categories at the Red Ribbon Awards in recognition of its commitment to the environment. The salon will compete with firms including Mackie’s of Scotland at the London stadium on 15 July this year. www.elanhair.co.uk

CAROLE OPENS ON-DEMAND IN-HOUSE LAWYER SERVICE

Aberdeen lawyer Carole Ferguson has launched Outsource, an on demand in-house lawyer service, offering the expertise of an in-house lawyer without the commitment.

Carole explained, 'I’ve seen the trend for an outsource service work well in Australia and the United States and saw this could be the perfect opportunity to introduce it here, not just to the oil industry but across all markets. My clients love to have the personal service without the full-time commitment, as well as the option of having their lawyer work remotely or in the office.' www.fergusonlegal.com

Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky have just returned from China with two awards in their luggage. The Huntly based independent whisky blenders and distributors had their 12 year old and 21 year old Black Bull whisky selected as winners in blind tastings at the China Wine and Spirits Awards.

The winners are selected by a hundred of Hong Kong and China’s most influential importers, distributors, sommeliers and hoteliers. The small company were up against some of the industry’s biggest names and wine and spirits producers from 58 countries. www.duncantaylor.com

Anne Littlejohn and Gavin Cooper of Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace offer an expert view on the local property market...

For the property market, each Spring marks the start of a new season as both buyers and sellers emerge from the winter months and start to put their plans into place, whether it’s a first home, a bigger place for the family or downsizing to something more manageable.

The current economic climate in Aberdeen has had a slowing effect upon the property market, leading to less competition for properties than there has been in recent years. Consequently, prices have stopped rising rapidly, properties are taking longer to sell and there is more property on the market at all price levels. Many sellers have revised price expectations which means buyers face less negotiation to reach a settlement that is acceptable to both seller and purchaser. For those considering a new build, housebuilders are offering heavy discounts and attractive incentives, such as free flooring, part exchange opportunities and Land and Business Transaction Tax contributions.

Mortgage lenders continue to offer favourable interest rates and deals, with lower deposits required, making buying more affordable for first time buyers. Fixed Rate mortgages allow for longer-term budget planning. The UK Government has also introduced the Help to Buy ISA which allows first time buyers to invest up to £12,000 with a Government bonus of 25% that can be used towards the deposit for a new property.

Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace is a full service legal firm, able to provide you with not only independent financial advice, but also impartial legal advice on your purchase whether of an existing property or new build.

To discuss buying or selling a property, pop in to one of our offices, or call 01224 564636. www.raeburns.co.uk Aberdeen - Banchory - Ellon - Inverurie - Stonehaven

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School Charity Donation makes SENSE As many oil and gas companies cut back on community or charity spend due to the current challenging industry climate, downhole solutions provider to the global energy industry Well-SENSE Technology Ltd, has demonstrated that financial donations aren’t the only way to make a difference.

Well-SENSE designed, constructed and donated a sandpit to Tullynessle School, near Alford in Aberdeenshire, in support of the outdoor learning curriculum for 45 nursery and school children.

The three by four metre sand play area, which was tailor-made to fit the school’s playground, also incorporates access for disabled children.

Dan Purkis, technology director at WellSENSE said, ‘The best, most innovative and creative ideas happen when people aren’t restricted to a classroom or office

environment. We are passionate about encouraging children to learn in a way that captures their imagination.

‘School children are the workforce of tomorrow and it’s vitally important to enthuse and spark an inquisitive nature from as young an age as possible, wherever their passions lie. Hopefully, Well-SENSE’s efforts with Tullynessle School demonstrate that some time and dedicated effort are all that’s required to make a positive impact.’

Tullynessle School’s head teacher, Valerie Goodlad said, ‘We were delighted to receive support from Well-SENSE to advance our outdoor learning activity offering, which is an integral part of our day-to-day curriculum. It means so much to the children at Tullynessle School, all of whom are so very happy, I’m sure it will provide much enjoyment for many years to come.’

DIETRICH ARRIVES AT FINNIES THE JEWELLER Finnies the Jeweller has become the only Scottish stockist of the latest sought after Dietrich watch collection. Dietrich is the brand of artist and designer, Emmanuel Dietrich, offering elegantly designed timepieces with changeable straps which allow a range of different stylish looks. With a choice of more than 15 straps in a variety of colours and materials, the wearer will be spoilt for choice. www.finniesjewellers.co.uk

DUNNOTTAR CLINIC TURNS THREE

KEEPING UP WITH WOMEN CONNECT

The Dunnottar Clinic @ Stonehaven Medical Centre is celebrating its third year anniversary. Prices for Botox injections have been revamped, and the clinic continues to offer competitive rates across their range of aesthetic fillers, private minor surgery, acupuncture, yellow fever injections and Offshore Medicals.

These services continue to be provided in the reassuringly safe and secure environment of a medical centre by fully qualified experienced General Practitioners. www.thedunnottarclinic.co.uk

Aberdeen based networking group Women Connect have launched an incentive for new members who join before 31st May. Any new member will be offered a 20% discount from their usual annual fee, making the cost of individual membership £48 rather than £60. Membership includes a reduced booking price for events, business listing on the website, targeted member offers and exclusive benefits. The AGM will be held on 27 April at Aberdeen Maritime Museum; all women welcome. www.womenconnect.co.uk

LINTON & MAC SHORTLISTED FOR L’OREAL TROPHY AWARDS Two creative directors of a recently launched fashion-forward hair salon have been shortlisted as finalists in the longest running live hairdressing competition in the world. Jennifer Linton and Joanna MacDonald of Aberdeen hair salon, Linton & Mac have been shortlisted in the L’Oreal Colour Trophy Awards 2016. www.lintonandmac.com

BENCH MARKS CHARITY PARTNERSHIP Residents of Inspire’s St. James’s Court development in Inverurie will be sitting pretty when Spring arrives after receiving a new handmade garden bench. North-east company Flowline Specialists cemented its 18-month long partnership with local charity Inspire by donating the piece. The hand crafted metal bench was created by one of Flowline Specialists’ welders at its Fyvie workshop. St James’s Court opened last autumn and and comprises 24 large, self-contained flats that provide residents with the freedom of their own personal living space.

DUNECHT DASH BENEFITS NORTHSOUND CASH FOR KIDS For the second year running, Radio Northsound’s Cash for Kids is the chosen charity partner for the Dunecht Dash. The event is held in the grounds of Dunecht House on Sunday 8th May and consists of a 2km fun run for children and a 5km race for adults.

Family participation is encouraged, and entries from throughout the Northeast. Profits from the event will benefit pupils attending Dunecht Primary school, as well as those children supported by Northsound Cash for Kids. www.dunechtdash.co.uk

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Leading North-east solicitors Balfour +Manson has expanded its portfolio with the addition of specialists to their employment and family law teams.

Karen Wilkie brings over eight years of litigation experience and expertise to the employment law team, where she will focus on assisting individuals and businesses with every aspect of their employment law needs from contracts to unfair dismissal or discrimination claims.

Kirsten Lobban has joined Balfour+Manson’s family law team where she advises clients in all areas of family law including divorce, cohabitation, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, child related disputes and adoptions. Kirsten is also a trained collaborative solicitor helping families reach amicable resolutions of emotive and life-changing issues.

Julie Clark-Spence, who heads up the firm’s Aberdeen office, commented, 'We are delighted to add our new dedicated family and employment teams to our services in Aberdeen. Local clients can now access a full range of personal injury, family and employment advice from one of Scotland’s leading law firms that is bespoke to their needs. We understand that no two cases are the same and we pride ourselves on the personal service that we offer during what are undoubtedly traumatic and incredibly difficult times in our clients lives'.

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Here’s your passport to improved health and fitness for the whole family. The popular David Lloyd Aberdeen has just undergone a £4 million refurbishment programme to emerge as one of Scotland’s leading health and fitness clubs. To celebrate, they are offering one lucky Trend reader a fabulous membership package for up to two adults and three children.

The club is well-known for its friendly atmosphere and the stylish DLicious café bar and lounge facilities will provide zoned spaces for members to relax with friends and family. An adults-only area offers a retreat for some quiet down-time and the business hub is perfect for flexible working. Younger members will love the new DL Kids area with fun soft play area where they can burn off excess energy and make new friends. There’s something for the whole family to enjoy.

The hi-tech gym forms the centrepiece to the new look club, with cutting edge equipment and contemporary open spaces, complemented by carefully designed exercise zones to cater for all types of workouts.

To join or for more information visit the club, call 0345 125 2785 or visit www.davidlloyd.co.uk/aberdeen

The upgraded High Impact and Mind & Body studios provide a modern group exercise environment. Fans of group cycle will love the varied selection of instructor-led and virtual classes in the innovative new cycle studio. The tennis and badminton courts, swimming pool and spa facilities have been refurbished along with the reception area and locker rooms.

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As we approached the spectacular walled port city of Dubrovnik along a precarious cliff-side road, our driver informed us that the Adriatic coast is said to resemble the Mediterranean before tourism really took off. Certainly the first impression of sparklingly clear azure waters and white-walled buildings with picturesque rustic tiles seemed to bear that out.

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Our first port of call was the obligatory open-topped bus tour, followed by a trip around the top of the 9th century city walls which is definitely worth doing (just not in the heat of the midday sun...). The walls are just under 2km long and afford pictureperfect vistas in every direction, including down into the Old Town itself. As you make your way round, you may experience a spot of déjà vu, particularly if you’re a fan of Game of Thrones, as this was the original film location for the popular series. Both guided walking tours and Game of Thrones tours are available.

The Old Town has magical marble streets, the magnificent Rector’s Palace and contemplative Franciscan Monastery, Big Onofrio’s fountain (perfect for refreshing water bottles) and the thought-provoking War Photo exhibition. Easily walked around in a morning, the UNESCO World Heritage site has plenty of nooks and crannies to explore.

Definitely worth a trip is the short ferry ride to the wooded island of Lokrum, just 40 minutes away from the old port. The island is easily walked around and is home to many peacocks and a botanical garden, as well as being the perfect place to find a secluded swimming or sunbathing spot on the rocky shores. There is a café and bar on the island, but this is a perfect opportunity for a picnic. Those in search of more island adventures will probably want to visit the beautiful Elafiti archipelago.

One thing you can be almost certain of in Dubrovnik is a sunset, and whether you choose a private cruise, a kayaking tour, or a G & T in the Buza Bar clinging onto the cliff face, there is something eternally romantic about watching the sun go down with your favourite person.

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Queens Road Dental Practice have been providing quality dental care to patients of all ages in Aberdeen for over 45 years.

Now you can see for yourself why their customers have such bright smiles with this competition.

One lucky reader will be grinning from ear to ear when they win a Phillips Zoom Professional Home Whitening treatment with Associate Dentist Roshan Fernandez.

Roshan joined the practice in 2005 and has a particularly interested in minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry. He is also certified to carry facial aesthetics treatments. The treatment is worth £484 and provides superior whitening results by utilizing high-potency gels with custom-moulded trays, specially made to fit your teeth.

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We’ve all been there. Whether it’s teenage angst because the love of your life likes someone else, or the awkwardness of realising that you prefer your loved one’s absence to their presence. It’s the realisation that Tammy Wynette had it all wrong and that rather than standing by your man, you want to crush him with a steamroller.

Whatever you’ve been through, it’s nothing like the historical breakups featured in Jennifer Wright’s It Ended Badly. It’s a beguiling trawl through the breakups of some of history’s most gloriously unhinged lovers. Pity poor Poppea, humiliated by Nero who replaced her with his favourite eunuch who he dressed in her clothes. Socially awkward, particularly if the eunuch looked better in the dress than she did. Eleanor of Aquitaine stars in a Dynasty-esque tale of what happens when an overachieving first wife gets thrown over for a sweet-natured unchallenging mistress. Gathering her sons to her side, she literally started a war with her errant husband.

Jennifer Wright has managed to combine thorough historical research with amusing insight and a fabulously gossipy tone. She dishes the dirt on Lucretia Borgia, Norman Mailer, Oscar Wilde, Alma Mahler and Edith Wharton.

Lesser known lovers also shine, like Timothy Dexter, an idiot who somehow became immensely wealthy, then went around telling everyone his wife was dead, advertising his estates for sale so he could rid himself of the ghost. Divorce might have been simpler, but this was a bloke who once gave a speech in French to an English speaking audience, despite not speaking any French.

Perfect reading whether you’re going through a break up or in a happy relationship. For a start, it’ll keep your beloved on their toes should you leave it on the sofa! Available to order from bookshops or available on Amazon for £13.48.

84 | ART

Karen Hadjitofi found her love of art rekindled as her family grew up...

'I grew up in Glasgow and was lucky enough to graduate from the Glasgow School of Art with a degree in Graphic Design. After working in design for a few years, I moved to Aberdeen with my husband and my focus shifted to bringing up our family. Back in 2009, I took part in the North East Open Studios for the first time which rekindled my passion for art and I loved meeting other artists too', Karen enthused.

'I love walking in the country and in the city’s parks as well.

I gather a lot of information in my head, then work with preliminary sketches and my own photographs. A lot of my smaller watercolours are from my imagination, but based on my memories and senses. The natural world and all its colours, shapes, textures and patterns is a constant inspiration, as is the work of artists such as Paul Klee, Gustav Klimt and M.C. Escher.

In recent years I’ve exhibited in local galleries in and around Aberdeen and have a range of cards which are available in shops from Orkney to the Falkland Islands. I’m currently working on a series of paintings of the Victoria and Westburn Parks in Aberdeen for an exhibition in the Belvidere Gallery in Rosemount at the beginning of May. I hope to raise awareness of the various voluntary groups that support the council in keeping these parks looking beautiful.

'I’m also taking part in ArtAboyne in July and in NEOS in September, showing jointly with two friends near Fourdon.

My work can be purchased in the Jack Tierney Gallery in Cults, The Milton Gallery at Crathes and the Belvidere Gallery, and I’m always happy to discuss commissions'. www.karenhadjitofi.com www.newleafcards.com

Most of us will have attempted to play an instrument at some stage, but we often let it slide when faced with exams, work, or a busy family and social life. If you’ve ever wanted to pick up where you left off, then the Aberdeen Concert Band may be just what you’re looking for.

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The band started life 16 years ago as the Northfield Community Band, but has since evolved into a city wide group of enthusiastic musicians who play for the love of music and the fun of playing together at concerts and charity events across the region.

night at Northfield Church on Byron Crescent in Northfield from 7.15 to 9.15pm. The Concert Band also tries to teach beginners who want to play, but as a charity they have very restricted means so more experienced new members are welcome.

The band members of the Aberdeen Concert Band are as diverse as their musical programme. You’ll find everyone from teenagers to retired folks playing a new programme of musical delights under the directorship of Eric Kidd. A typical programme spans work from the musicals, jazz, film scores, classical and pop pieces, all played with great verve.

You can see the band in action at various events over the spring and summer season, starting with a concert for the Woman’s Guild on the 9th of May at Byron Church. There’s a full listing on the band’s Facebook page, but they are always keen to hear from event organisers about opportunities to perform or from potential new band members.

If you’re interested in joining, you’ll need to be Grade 3 or above and the expert tuition will bring you up to speed in no time. Rehearsals are held each Monday

Please contact aileen.sharples@tenacre.com or julie.longmuir@hotmail.co.uk for more information.

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Some of us might not associate Aberdeen with iconic structures or inspirational architects, but we have a surprising number of interesting buildings dotted round the city and beyond.

WORDS BY ALISON DANIELS

DESIGN | 89

From the Georgian frontage of Union Street, which cost so much that the city declared bankruptcy back in 1817, to the perpendicular gothic grandeur of Marischal College and new buildings like the striking new libraries at both Aberdeen University and RGU, there’s plenty to look at. Wherever you find yourself, Aberdeen’s Society of Architects is hoping we’ll all stop and look up at our surroundings this April as part of the Festival of Architecture.

The festival is a key part of the 2016 Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. Aberdeen Society of Architects has created a packed programme of events for the city throughout April that promises to inspire and capture the imagination.

Catherine McKeown, President of ASA and director of Aberdeen’s Festival of Architecture 2016 said, 'Architecture, like other art

A NUMBER OF ICONIC ABERDEEN BUILDINGS HAVE MADE IT INTO THE TOP 100 BUILDINGS IN SCOTLAND AND WILL FEATURE IN THE MAJOR TOURING EXHIBITION, SCOTSTYLE... forms, is an integral part of our culture. We celebrate the talent of artists so let’s celebrate the work of the many talented architects who work locally and across Scotland.'

Following its official launch at Aberdeen’s Pentland Gallery, the Festival of Architecture will include: a series of inspirational lectures hosted by world-leading architects and iconic designers in conjunction with 57'10, the student group at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, a selection of city walks and a mini filmfestival at the Belmont, including some rarely seen archive footage of the city’s architectural history.

You can find out more by checking the www.fao2016.com or visiting the Look Again mirrored pavilion designed by a group of RGU students, which will be located in the Castlegate and will act as an information point during the festival.

Catherine continued, 'For anyone keen to explore Aberdeen’s architectural heritage there’s an abundance of buildings to explore. Perhaps most predictably are the grand castles and granite buildings scattered across the city and shire. Marischal College, completed in 1906, is the second largest granite building in the world and what makes it more special is the fantastic refurbishment it has undergone to become Aberdeen City Council headquarters. It’s a great example of an historic building being successfully refurbished for reuse in modern times.

'At the other end of the spectrum is the Marine Operations Centre at Aberdeen Harbour; a perfect marriage of form and function.

'A number of iconic Aberdeen buildings have made it into the top 100 Buildings in Scotland and will feature in the major touring exhibition, Scotstyle and a superb new book, including the Bon Accord Baths, St Mary’s Church and Aberdeen War Memorial and Cowdray Hall.

'Traditional, modern, award-winning, sustainable – Aberdeen has it all when it comes to architecture. We hope our Festival will inspire residents to become more engaged with their surroundings. It is a festival for everyone - remember it is your city, your environment, your built heritage - so please go out, embrace all your city has to offer in this very special year - go and enjoy it!'

WORDS BY COURTNEY O'GRADY

In this age of social media with so many eagerly tweeting every detail of their day, from breakfast choice to how many reps they did at the gym, it is almost impossible for anything to remain a mystery.

So when we turned up for our session at Breakout Games Aberdeen without a clue what to expect, I was genuinely excited.

Breakout Games, located in The Arches just behind Union Square, is a real-life escape game, a concept born of an encouraging trend to take what starts as a sedentary video game, and turn it into a physical challenge that requires patience, observation, critical thinking and cooperation. As someone who is admittedly lacking in one or two of these traits, I was glad to learn that it is a group activity so I recruited my own crew of experienced gamers - my children.

Without giving too much away, the adventure begins when you and your team are taken to a room and presented with a scenario. The scenario varies in theme and degree of difficulty

depending on which room you have chosen to play in, but suffice it to say that they all involve being locked in and then forced to use your nous to identify clues, crack codes, and determine what information is and is not pertinent to making your escape - and all before the clock runs out.

In the shortest 47 minutes I have ever experienced, I learned that a shared goal can create a common ground for even the most varied group of personalities. We began as five people scratching our heads but soon individual strengths were shining through and every single one of them played a role in our eventual breakout. Admittedly, the youthful minds fared better than mine, with its tendency to grossly overcomplicate things, but that only added to the entertainment value.

Whether you go to Breakout Games as part of a family outing or a team building event, the only thing you will want to do once you break free is get locked up again.

www.breakoutgamesaberdeen.com

92 | HISTORY

In 1892 Aberdeen Central Library was erected on Rosemount Viaduct in an elevated position giving it an unparalleled outlook over the city it was built to serve. Having been witness to the comings and goings for the 124 years since, it is no wonder that this three storey Renaissance building is now the guardian of a treasure trove of history on Aberdeen and the surrounding area.

The Local Studies Collection, located within the top-floor Reference Centre, is the legacy of George Milne Fraser, an expert

on the North-east and the City Librarian for the first 38 years of the 20th century. Today, the collection is an enviable resource that boasts a vast array of documented history in a variety of formats, some available from the comfort of your own home.

Whether you are looking into your own family history or researching for a school assignment, here you can scan through original newspaper clippings, local publications, government transcripts, parish registers and area maps, some of which date back to the 1600s. If pictures are worth more to you there is

an extensive collection of photographs including the George Washington Wilson archive. Best of all, there are knowledgeable librarians on hand to guide you through the wealth of information that is available.

If you simply cannot find the time to get into the library, the Silver City Vault is an ongoing project of the Local Studies Collection, aiming to upload as many of its available images as possible to the internet, making a global endeavour of Aberdeen’s local history.

These days, a lot of people consider Google to be the oracle on all things but when it comes to local history, nothing can compete with a library that has dedicated its own history to preserving it.

Besides, a computer screen just cannot convey history quite like the feel and smell of a stained old bit of newspaper. www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/localstudies www.silvercityvault.org.uk WORDS BY COURTNEY O'GRADY

MEN | 95

If you’ve struggled with the slimmer cut trouser these last few years, breathe a sigh of relief. The wider leg has returned. A wider cut on a chino or similar lighter weight cotton is ideal. It will even work on a more casual suit.

As we continue our march towards the promise of better weather, let’s take this opportunity to look at this year’s spring/summer trends.

Green and khaki dominate this season’s palette, but white, grey and yellow also feature. Grey should be used sparingly and in contrast with a brighter hue. Strong colours bring a vibrancy that matches the weather but beware; they are not the most practical choice and need to be managed to ensure they don’t overpower your look. Rather than going head to toe, use them as accent

colours, they lend themselves well to accessorizing an outfit.

Jackets should be lightweight.

A Harrington or bomber jacket is a sound choice. If the mercury is struggling to rise, then layer up.

A denim jacket underneath or a lightweight suede jacket on top is ideal. With the inevitability of rain, the fashion savvy Scottish male’s most practical layer will be a lightweight unpatterned anorak.

Use shades of colour to your advantage. They contrast and lend more definition to a look.

With green being the big season colour, consider olives and jades, which suit most skin tones.

Teal and turquoise will provide further contrast with hints of blue, and khaki compliments both darker greens and denim.

Given this year’s colour pallete, it should not come as a surprise to hear that a military style features heavily.

Top pockets on shirts and lightweight ‘shackets’ are an emerging trend and

Now you’re ready to spring forward in style!

a particular favourite. If you like a short sleeve on a shirt, consider a Cuban collar (main image) which will extend that beach look even further.

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Howies Refurbishment Celebration Night WHO: Howies Restaurants WHAT: Guests were treated to delicious food and drink, live entertainment and a chance to network with Howies suppliers at the year anniversay celebration evening of the restaurants' refurbishment.

WHERE: Howies, Chapel Street Aberdeen Tracey Lefevre, Carol Munroe & Paul Lefevre

Matt & Angie Marr

Steve & Karen Atkins

Jan Leatham & Gillian Paterson

Bruce Angus & Sonja Banks

Vicky Sorbie & Paola Bellamy

David & Alison Scott

> Gary Shearer, Shirley & Shirley Munroe, with Alison Forsyth

Denis Garden & Matt Bennet

Carrie & Heather Cameron

Graham Mcateer , Mandy Duthie & Graham McWilliam

Steph Asher, Katrina Hall & Sarah Bremner

2015 Finalist, Kim Dalglish

Ivor Smith & Jeff Burns

Lisa Stevenson & Lauren Craigie

Jamie Crothall & Aicha Islane

Head Judge, Ken Massie

> Jillian Sheran, Pauline Fraser & Leigh-Ann Kemp

Life With Style Awards 2016 Launch Evening WHO: Life With Style Awards WHAT: Representatives from the North-east's top businesses enjoyed a short presentation on the entering process for the 2016 Life With Style Awards. They also heard from Head Judge Ken Massie and previous finalist Kim Dalglish on her experience entering the awards.

WHERE: Norwood Hall Hotel

98 | KIDS

If you find yourself at a loose end one weekend or during the school holidays, then head up to the Highland Wildlife Park at Kincraig, where the whole family will delight in a chance to see some really interesting creatures close up.

If you like twisty, scenic routes then head out through Ballater or Alford, then take the Cock Bridge to Tomintoul road, and then head through Grantown-on-Spey, then about 7 miles south of Aviemore where you’ll find the Highland Wildlife Park. You can also take the train from Aberdeen to Aviemore, changing at Inverness, though at almost 7 hours travelling time for the return journey, it’s a long day for smaller children.

However you get there, the Highland Wildlife Park offers a brilliant day out for the whole family, without being as rapaciously expensive as some other attractions. You’ll appreciate the fabulous Cairngorms scenery while exploring the 85 hectare park which is home to over 30 cold weather adapted species ranging from the fabulously fluffy to the ferociously fierce.

The major attractions include polar bears, European grey wolves, Amur Tigers (formerly known as Siberian tigers), lynx and snow leopards as well as appealing little bundles of fur like adorable Arctic foxes, red pandas and the increasingly rare Scottish wildcat.

Down by the café, you’ll find an enclosure with a playful troupe of around 40 Japanese macaques, ranging from swaggering dominant males to tiny infants clutching their mothers and teenagers grooming each other. All the animals have larger enclosures than you’d find at a normal zoo and it’s worth walking round several times as you’ll spot something new on each circuit.

WORDS BY ALISON DANIELS

For a donation of at least £1 a head, you can ride along with one of the park’s staff, learning more about their work and the creatures they care for as you drive slowly round the roadways past small herds of elk, Bactrian camels, deer, yak and hardy little groups of Przewalski’s wild horses. This is the next best thing to bringing David Attenborough with you, as it’s clear how much affection the staff have for their charges, and it lets you off the hook when replies to, ‘why is that camel trying to sit on the other one?’ are required. This also supports the work of the park, which is part of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. They also run Edinburgh Zoo and, in common with all other public zoos in the UK, receive absolutely no funding from the government.

There are picnic facilities, though the café is reasonably priced and does surprising good soup and bread, as well as good cakes and sandwiches. There’s even a small gift shop, but none of the

hard sell and pester power merchandising you find in many attractions aimed at children.

At £48 for a family ticket for two adults and two children, it’s less expensive than many activities and will hold kids and adults alike spellbound throughout their visit. Children of two and under go free. www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

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We have a pair of tickets up for grabs for the magnificent final show from Strictly superstars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace, who have been dancing together for twenty years.

This moving production shows the tango at its best, full of fire and passion, making a fittingly dramatic end to their partnership. The Last Tango is at HMT from June 13 to June 18.

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A bumper crop of prize winners from our last issue.

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JULIE FAWCETT won a new shed from Cordiners including installation. NICOLE SMITH, LORNA TAYLOR AND WILMA MCGHEE won copies of Granite Grit, while CLAIRE REID will be off to Debenhams for a £300 spree with a personal shopper, a makeover and a £100 beauty hamper. Some people have all the luck.

AILEEN SCORGIE AND LINDA SINCLAIR will each be off to see Guys and Dolls at HMT while ANDREW MCINTOSH will be luxuriating at the spa at Cameron House.

Lastly, NORMA BUTLER, DOROTHY ABERCROMBIE, JENNIFER FULLER, GRAEME SMITH, STEPHEN MORRISON AND SHEILA TANNER will all be toasting their good fortune with a bottle of Gordon Castle Gin.

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104 | THE LAST WORD

Emma Leiper Finlayson has energy, drive and commitment and Children 1st, Scotland’s national children’s charity, is all the better for it.

WORDS BY PETER MITCHELL

The 31-year-old has been its regional fundraising manager at 36 Carden Place, Aberdeen, since last year and says, ‘I knew I was never going to be a world leader or prime minister but as a fundraiser I’m able to make a little difference to the world in my own way'.

She joined Children 1st from jobs at her much-loved alma mater, Aberdeen University where she took an MA in History and M.Litt in Renaissance Studies.

‘I worked for the university’s fundraising development trust and, prior to that, the students association. It was a big wrench to move on but I wanted to work for a charity that I really believed in and one about which I could speak openly and passionately,’ she adds.

support. She says, ‘Many youngsters referred to the charity have to wait up to a year to receive support from our project workers which is an incredibly frustrating situation’.

Undaunted, Emma is motoring ahead with various fundraisers, including the charity’s flagship event, the 29th Touch of Tartan Ball at Aberdeen’s Beach Ballroom on Friday 18 November. ‘We bucked the trend last year by raising a record £140,000,’ she says, ‘so we are hoping for more of the same.’ You can buy a table of 12 for £1,800 or a table of six for £900. You can also help the cause by donating gold items which goldsmith and engraver Malcolm Appleby will melt down to create the iconic Banchory Bangle for the 40th time.

I wanted to work for a charity that I really believed in and one about which I could speak openly and passionately.

‘At Children 1st we try to help children and young people from all backgrounds, classes and areas to recover from abuse, neglect or trauma. Nobody likes to talk about it, but abuse does happen in Aberdeen and sadly it’s more prevalent than any of us like to think. We may not all be parents, but we were all children, and none of us want to think about what it would have been like growing up having suffered an unimaginable experience such as abuse. That’s why our work is so important. We can’t change a child’s past, but we can help change their future.’

Emma’s enthusiasm is tempered by the current challenging economic climate which means that Children 1st is unable to reach out immediately to all the children who need one-to-one recovery

Children 1st will benefit from the proceeds of Trend's Afternoon Tea Garden Party at the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa on 22 April and there is a lunch at the same venue on 13 June, organised by the Aberdeen Action Group, chaired by Juliette Paton.

Away from work, what does Emma enjoy? ‘I am a keen writer,’ she says, ‘and in a future life I aspire to live out my days in Venice, getting the novel I have inside of me out onto a laptop as I sip coffee and look out the window of my canal-view Venetian apartment.’ Nice dream, eh?

36 Carden Pl, Aberdeen AB10 1UP Tel: 01224 251150 aberdeencity@children1st.org.uk www.children1st.org.uk