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Win . . . Dinner for two An interior design consultation An overnight stay in a country house hotel

Cherie Blossom Beloved spring wear

Body & Mind Alternative ﬁtness techniques

Just Daaahling Meet the stars’ theatrical costume and bridal gown designer

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The Rendezvous Gallery An Exhibition of Paintings by

Paul Muzni Saturday 2nd May Sat 16th May 2009

Set amidst the beautiful scenery of Royal Deeside, and at the beginning of the Castle and Whisky trails, the Milton is ideal for a range of events.

> Back Study Oil on canvas, 25cm x 25cm

Open Daily Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm

100 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen AB15 4TL Tel/Fax: (01224) 323247 info@rendezvous-gallery.co.uk www.rendezvous-gallery.co.uk

The Milton Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH Tel: 01330 844566 email: info@themilton.co.uk www.themilton.co.uk

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The Rendezvous Gallery An Exhibition of Paintings by

Paul Muzni Saturday 2nd May Sat 16th May 2009

Set amidst the beautiful scenery of Royal Deeside, and at the beginning of the Castle and Whisky trails, the Milton is ideal for a range of events.

> Back Study Oil on canvas, 25cm x 25cm

Open Daily Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm

100 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen AB15 4TL Tel/Fax: (01224) 323247 info@rendezvous-gallery.co.uk www.rendezvous-gallery.co.uk

The Milton Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH Tel: 01330 844566 email: info@themilton.co.uk www.themilton.co.uk

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EDITOR’S ETCHINGS

PROFILE

Contents Aberdeen

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A promising start to spring has seen us shedding the threads and breaking out of our winter cocoon to enjoy the longer evenings with colleagues and friends after a day at the oﬃce.

published by Trend Productions Ltd The Bank, 292 Rosemount Place Aberdeen, AB25 2YA

In this issue, we bring you Trend’s recommendations for Aberdeen’s most welcoming after-work wind-down venues. Put our tips to the test. It would be churlish not to…

Tel: +44 (0) 1224 631141 Fax: +44 (0) 1224 622280 info@trendmagazine.co.uk www.trendmagazine.co.uk director Gill Buyers - gill@trendmagazine.co.uk editor Niki Tennant - niki@trendmagazine.co.uk Advertising & distribution Gill Buyers - gill@trendmagazine.co.uk FinAnce & AdministrAtion Jill Walker - jwalker@trendmagazine.co.uk business development Sarah Wattie - sarah@trendmagazine.co.uk events Lynn Batham - lynn@trendmagazine.co.uk Nicola Smith - nicola@trendmagazine.co.uk design & production EQ Design Limited Cover Image Julia Macrae Photograph by Ross Mitchell

FASHION 14 Cherie Blossom… Darling Spring Wear

SHOPPING 20 It’s a Breeze… Spring Things for Boys & Girls 22 You’ve Clicked… On-line Shopping

HEALTH AND BEAUTY 22 Face it… Seasonal Beauty Tips FOOD AND DRINK 25 Win Dinner for Two at Double Tree 30 Deli Focus 32 After Work Wind-down HOMES AND INTERIORS 34 Through the Window with Lynne Frost 40 Win a Design Consultation with Trendenza 44 In-Tune Interiors at Sopranos TRAVEL 42 Lose Yourself at Regal Roxburghe 43 Win an Overnight Stay at Raemoir House 60 The Spice of Life… the Mexican State of Los Cabos GADGETS 56 Golﬁng Gizmos to a Tee

Editor’s welcome

FEATURES 08 You Said It 38 Trend’s Life with Style Awards Takes Centre Stage 47 Pole-try in Motion 52 Lifting the Veil on Costume & Bridal Designer Gwen Russell 74 On the Bench with Willie Miller ART AND CULTURE 54 Artist Lesley McKenzie Shares her New Horizons 55 Book Reviews: City Guides

Our fashion spreads – featuring a local model, as always - bring you a breath of fresh air with breezy florals and sun-sational seasonal tones, all available within the Aberdeen area. We show you how to embrace the summer by toning your torso through alternative fitness techniques, kendo and pole dancing. Give them a try. Again, Trend is a platform on which we showcase local talents. This time, it’s Banff’s Gwen Russell - costume designer to Hollywood’s leading ladies and now also designer of exquisite bridal gowns. We also introduce you to interior designer, Lynne Frost, and to self-taught landscape painter and sculptor, Lesley McKenzie. There are great competitions, too. But, what do you think? Turn to page 48 for news of our new letters page, in which we’ll invite you to have your say about Trend and living a modern life in Aberdeen. Until June… Best wishes, niki tennant, editor

MOTORING 58 Two Wheels: the Psyche of the Bike SOCIETY 66 Take Me Take Me 70 Glamorous Gatherings 05

EDITOR’S ETCHINGS

PROFILE

Contents Aberdeen

trend

A promising start to spring has seen us shedding the threads and breaking out of our winter cocoon to enjoy the longer evenings with colleagues and friends after a day at the oﬃce.

published by Trend Productions Ltd The Bank, 292 Rosemount Place Aberdeen, AB25 2YA

In this issue, we bring you Trend’s recommendations for Aberdeen’s most welcoming after-work wind-down venues. Put our tips to the test. It would be churlish not to…

FASHION 14 Cherie Blossom… Darling Spring Wear

SHOPPING 20 It’s a Breeze… Spring Things for Boys & Girls 22 You’ve Clicked… On-line Shopping

Editor’s welcome

MOTORING 58 Two Wheels: the Psyche of the Bike SOCIETY 66 Take Me Take Me 70 Glamorous Gatherings 05

Contributors 02

01 DAVID NICHOLSON Music contributor David Nicholson was a member of local band Driveblind. After signing a deal with A&M/Geffen Records in 2003, the band moved to Los Angeles and spent 5 years writing, recording and touring the US before splitting last year. Now he is back in Aberdeen to be with his fiancé Laura and Walter their cat. He hopes that his articles may influence people to discover some of the fantastic talent available on their own doorstep. “Aberdeen is full of music fans,” he says, “as evidenced by the numbers who turn out for acts such as The Killers and Snow Patrol when they come to town. More of these people should be willing to pay a couple of quid and support a local band once in a while. They’d be surprised at how good many of these bands are..”. See his latest article on page 57 for more...

02 DAVID GILLANDERS David is better known to us as former British Rally Champion 1987 and Scottish Rally Car Champion 1995. David’s wealth of experience in the motor industry gives him a unique insight and view of motoring.

03 ALISON DANIELS Alison Daniels writes for many publications and is our ‘roving reporter’. She lives on the outskirts of Aberdeen.

04 CAROL BROWN Carol Brown has been tasting, talking, teaching and writing about wine in and around

07 DEREK IRONSIDE Derek Ironside is one of the most respected freelance photographers in Aberdeen, having covered all aspects of life in the North-east for more than 20 years. His agency, Newsline Scotland, has four photographers and supplies pictures to national newspapers and magazines. Newsline also has a wide range of corporate and PR clients. www.newsline-scotland.co.uk

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05 SARAH WATTIE A graduate from Heriot Watt, Sarah is now putting her degree to good use as Trends Business Development Co-ordinator, and when not working she can be found enjoying the many hot spots that Aberdeen has to oﬀer. 06 NICOLA SMITH Nicola Smith is from Aberdeen, and is currently a second year student at the Robert Gordon University studying Publishing with Journalism.

Aberdeen and Scotland, for more than 10 years.

08 VICKY HARAZIM Vicky Harazim is currently in her first year of studying Media Studies at The Robert Gordon University. She has contributed to a number of regional newspapers and magazines. She loves films, shopping and going out. 09 BEN TRITTON Ben Tritton is currently in his first year studying Media at Aberdeen College. Ben has a love of fashion and issues relating to war, and hopes to pursue a successful career as a journalist in one of those areas.

10 STEPHANIE FORRESTStephanie Forrest graduated in 2007 with a ﬁrst-class Honours degree in Fashion Textiles. In her spare time she designs jewellery, which can be seen in this issue’s fashion shoot, on which she was the stylist. She hopes to continue her studies and complete a Masters in the future. 11 ROSS MITCHELL Ross Mitchell obtained Honours with First Class at Heriot Watt University Edinburgh

College of Art in 2003, and was awarded ﬁrst place and overall winner of the Fuji-Film Student Photographer of The Year Awards 2003 for his social documentary work. www.rossmitchell.com

12 FIONA SMITH Accomplished make-up artist Fiona Smith trained at the Chanel Make-up Academy in London. She has been working fully-trained for over four years nationally and internationally, including a spell working in Moscow.

13 JUDY MARSHALL After several years teaching English in Finland, Judy has moved back home to Aberdeen

to pursue a career as a freelance writer, with the hope of combining her love of travel with her literary ambitions.

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03 ALISON DANIELS Alison Daniels writes for many publications and is our ‘roving reporter’. She lives on the outskirts of Aberdeen.

04 CAROL BROWN Carol Brown has been tasting, talking, teaching and writing about wine in and around

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Aberdeen and Scotland, for more than 10 years.

College of Art in 2003, and was awarded ﬁrst place and overall winner of the Fuji-Film Student Photographer of The Year Awards 2003 for his social documentary work. www.rossmitchell.com

13 JUDY MARSHALL After several years teaching English in Finland, Judy has moved back home to Aberdeen

to pursue a career as a freelance writer, with the hope of combining her love of travel with her literary ambitions.

Fiona Wark, 23, Midwife, Aberdeen I have five weddings to go to this year, which means I’ll be really busy. It’s great though because it means I get to buy lots of new dresses and shoes.

Blair Daniel, 18, Retail Assistant, Concept

Katie Brown, 19, Student studying in Aberdeen

Matthew Macdonald, 19, Sports Science Student, Aberdeen

Laura Doole, 19, Sculpture Student, Aberdeen

I’m going to Ibiza in July with 10 of my mates for a good holiday. I’m really excited about going. The quicker it comes the better.

I’m going to Paris in the summer with a group of friends and we are planning on a trip to Disney Land Paris, so I’m looking forward to acting like a big kid, and having fun.

The building excitement of going over to America soon to work with children at a camp called Camp Partland keeps a spring in my step, because I’m looking forward to visiting America and facing a new challenge.

I’m really excited about going to T in the Park this year. I cannot wait to see Blur perform, and I’m going with close friends and my boyfriend so hopefully it is going to be amazing.

You said it...

whAt puts A spring in your step?

> Interviews by Ben Tritton

< Neil Scott, 27, Banking Adviser, Clydesdale Bank I keep a spring in my step because I get to play rugby every Saturday with friends. It’s a sport I absolutely love playing and watching. It gives me a lot of satisfaction and puts a huge smile on my face.

> Tori Chalmers, 18, Student, Aberdeen The thought of getting out of the cold and going back to America soon to visit all of my family in Houston, Texas keeps a spring in my step.”

Fiona Wark, 23, Midwife, Aberdeen I have five weddings to go to this year, which means I’ll be really busy. It’s great though because it means I get to buy lots of new dresses and shoes.

Blair Daniel, 18, Retail Assistant, Concept

Katie Brown, 19, Student studying in Aberdeen

Matthew Macdonald, 19, Sports Science Student, Aberdeen

Laura Doole, 19, Sculpture Student, Aberdeen

I’m going to Ibiza in July with 10 of my mates for a good holiday. I’m really excited about going. The quicker it comes the better.

I’m going to Paris in the summer with a group of friends and we are planning on a trip to Disney Land Paris, so I’m looking forward to acting like a big kid, and having fun.

I’m really excited about going to T in the Park this year. I cannot wait to see Blur perform, and I’m going with close friends and my boyfriend so hopefully it is going to be amazing.

You said it...

whAt puts A spring in your step?

> Interviews by Ben Tritton

> Tori Chalmers, 18, Student, Aberdeen The thought of getting out of the cold and going back to America soon to visit all of my family in Houston, Texas keeps a spring in my step.”

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Romantic mood grips Spring ‘09 > WORDS BY SUSAN PATTERSON, DIRECTOR @HAMISHMUNRO

After an Autumn of grey and black, Spring ’09 has exploded with a kaleidoscope of strong, vibrant primary colours. A contemporary romantic mood flows through many womenswear collections where vivid colours and oversized prints have been used to create bold statements, while feminine details, sheer fabrics and a delicate colour palette offer a softer look. @hamishmunro, the ‘ Set ‘ collection epitomises this trend with a palette of fruity summer hues that include lime green, berry, lavender, blush pink and indigo blue. Tying up the collection we focus on romantic neutrals. Footwear brands also sizzle this season in neon brights and metallics. Wedges are definitely back - team up with skirts and dresses, wide leg trousers, crops or jeans. There’s something about platforms that make us crave hot temperatures and stylish outfits. Wear with a shift dress to show off those endless legs, either bare or with coloured tights. The combinations are endless – the only rule is to keep the look simple but striking.

Have fun with colour.

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Romantic mood grips Spring ‘09 > WORDS BY SUSAN PATTERSON, DIRECTOR @HAMISHMUNRO

Have fun with colour.

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SHOPPING SHOWCASE

Those winter blues have finally been dispelled and the absent-minded, sunny fantasies of summer have blossomed.

River Island £19.99

> WORDS BY VICKY HARAZIM

Rimmel £2.93 each

Marc Jacobs Available from Cruise £675

First we need to make it through spring, and what better way to do so than an accessory update for your wardrobe? Still hot off the catwalks of London and NY are tantalising appetizers for summer ‘09. Acid, bold, charismatic block colours are definitely in, as are light, airy florals and metallics - a firm favourite with designers this season! Gentlemen: patent leather shoes and electric blue are not to be overlooked. Shorts: an unrequited must-have perfect for that springtime escape. Use gradient colours and widely striped designs for impact.

Signature £20

G-Star £55

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(For your wardrobe, that is!)

Jimmy Choo Available from Cruise £470

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SHOPPING SHOWCASE

Those winter blues have finally been dispelled and the absent-minded, sunny fantasies of summer have blossomed.

River Island £19.99

> WORDS BY VICKY HARAZIM

Rimmel £2.93 each

Marc Jacobs Available from Cruise £675

Signature £20

G-Star £55

Springtime

Rejuvenation

(For your wardrobe, that is!)

Jimmy Choo Available from Cruise £470

Signature £120

TREND LOVES...

Online Shopping!

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Trend Loves…

Here is a look at what Trend think are the best places to shop online at the moment…

> WORDS BY NICOLA SMITH

1. www.asos.com Aka, As Seen On Screen, this website has an original concept of allowing you to copy your favourite style icon, at designer or high street prices. Asos now has a new selection of kids’ clothing.

4. www.my-wardrobe.com The idea of this website is to make designer fashion accessible… and it does, with updates from the catwalks in London and Milan via video, you’ll always be tempted to buy something!

2. www.net-a-porter.com For all you brand name lovers out there, all the top designers in the world are in the heart of this website, from Roberto Cavalli to Oscar de la Renta... and not a high street name in sight!

5. www.koodos.com Designer fashion is available at a very reasonable price at koodos.com, with brands like Long Tall Sally and Diesel. There is also the ability to purchase eVouchers for friends - how convenient!

3. www.peopletree.co.uk This website’s priority is having all their products fairtrade and ethical, helping people in over 15 countries have jobs at a fair wage. With beautiful garments for men and women of all ages, it’s deﬁnitely worth a look.

Trends we love for Spring-Makeup

> WORDS BY FIONA SMITH

Looking at the spring collections this season we see a somewhat 80’s inspired look. Rather sophisticated eyes and bold lips. Eyes are softly smoky with accents of shocking colour. Mulberry under-tones of blackened heathers, highlighted with shocking pink, purple and even green are to be found in abundance. For smoky with a twist, try Mystic Eyes by Chanel (£33.00.) The combination of golden brown and golden studded purple looks amazing against brown, green or blue eyes. If you’re after a more ethereal, vibrant look, Clarins Nature Temptations Eye Palette(£27.00) is perfect. With an array of bright pastels, it lends itself to a very fresh-faced, youthful look. Lips are decorated with a spectrum of coral pink, to coral red. 22

> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

Smiles Better

As a child, Ryan Swinton had an infectious, beaming smile… until a playground accident claimed a large chip from his front tooth. The tooth was repaired with a crown, which soon worked loose, exposing the tooth and causing decay. It was replaced by a denture, which lecturer Ryan loathed. It affected his speech and made communication with his students sometimes difficult. Then his dentist referred him to Queens Cross Dental in Aberdeen’s commercial district, where he chatted with practice principle, Andrew Scott, about a dental implant. He decided to proceed with treatment.

Don’t be afraid to really go for it with lip colour; it’s a great way to really lift your complexion.

“Before this procedure, I was massively self-conscious about my smile. It’s been the best money I have spent in years. It’s greatly boosted my confidence and I’d honestly say it’s been life-changing,” said Ryan (24).

The light is at its purest at this time of year, so really make use of all that vibrant colour available.

“Over the course of around 10 appointments, the implant was placed, casts were made, the colour was decided, and the implant crown was fitted initially on a temporary basis to make sure I was happy with it. The service was exceptional.”

Ryan is one of an increasing number of patients in the Aberdeen area who are turning to Queens Cross Dental for dental implants. Due to the popularity of similar events last year, the practice is repeating its dental implants information evenings at 7pm on Tuesday, April 14 and 28. Said business development manager, Ainslie Scott: “The free open evenings allow people to ask questions, view the surgery and chat to the dentist one-to-one. Dental implants are a big investment, but can last a lifetime. It can make an enormous impact on people who have for too long put up with hating their teeth.” At any time, patients can also chat over a coffee with dedicated dental implant coordinator, Sacha Carroll – a service unique to the practice in the North-east. The atmosphere in the surgery – which underwent a massive extension and refurbishment programme exactly a year ago – is relaxed, warm and friendly, and the flexible appointments system is designed to meet the needs of busy professionals.

To book a place at the open evenings, or to arrange a chat with Sacha, call 01224 638889. Queens Cross Dental 80 Carden Place Aberdeen AB10 1UL www.queenscrossdental.com 23

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Online Shopping!

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Trend Loves…

Here is a look at what Trend think are the best places to shop online at the moment…

> WORDS BY NICOLA SMITH

Trends we love for Spring-Makeup

> WORDS BY FIONA SMITH

> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

Smiles Better

Don’t be afraid to really go for it with lip colour; it’s a great way to really lift your complexion.

The light is at its purest at this time of year, so really make use of all that vibrant colour available.

To book a place at the open evenings, or to arrange a chat with Sacha, call 01224 638889. Queens Cross Dental 80 Carden Place Aberdeen AB10 1UL www.queenscrossdental.com 23

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Tea is... the New Coffee > WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT / PICTURES BY KATT DLUGOSZ

Bringing the BEST into the Bridge of Don ‘Area’ • Florist & Celebration Cakes • Local & Easy Free Parking • Family Run & Friendly

A café revolution is causing a stir in Aberdeen with the arrival of the red espresso South African Rooibus tea at delightful deli, Foodstory. Naturally caffeine-free red espresso Rooibus drinks – exclusive to Foodstory in the North-east – are delicious, different… and good for you! Red espresso has taken tea to the next level by taking it out of the bag, into the espresso machine and coating it with saffron-coloured crema. Its taste captures the essence of Rooibus and is well-rounded, with woody undertones and a refreshingly clean finish.

The red espresso leaf contains five times more antioxidants than green tea and 10 times more than regular Rooibus tea. “I introduced this beverage to Foodstory and to the North-east of Scotland because I found that a lot of customers who wanted a caffeine-free drink were ordering coffee, without necessarily enjoying the taste,” explained Foodstory proprietor, Anne-Marie Bain. “This method involves expressing the water through the tea leaves at high temperature to produce an intensive shot of tea. It tastes great, and with no preservatives, colourants or additives, the health properties are amazing.”

Foodstory serves a range of espressobased red drinks, including red cappuccino, red latte and red symphony (alternative to Mocha). Foodstory 22 Rose Street Aberdeen AB10 1UA T: 01224 622293

• Home Baked Cake • Large Range of Gifts • Cards, Gift Wrap Service • Men’s Gifts

DoubleTree by Hilton Aberdeen City Centre, in conjunction with Trend Magazine, is oﬀering a lucky reader the chance to win a three-course dinner for two, including a bottle of house wine, at the hotel’s stylish Footdee’s Restaurant.

• Ladies Gift • Homeware • Hampers • Gift Vouchers

Tel. 01224 826061 Email info@theraspberrycheesecake.com www.theraspberrycheesecake.com Unit 2, Jesmond Drive, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB13 0EE 24

WIN...DINNER FOR 2 Footdee’s is situated on Aberdeen’s striking beachfront and serves a mouthwatering menu of modern Scottish cuisine sourced from the ﬁnest local and seasonal produce. The restaurant’s contemporary décor and vibrant atmosphere make it the perfect place to enjoy lunch or dinner.

Award-winning head chef Bernard Taylor, renowned for his creativity and meticulous culinary skills, creates a ﬂawless dining experience.

To enter, email your answer to the following question to info@trendmagazine.co.uk, stating your name, address and contact telephone numbers, and tell us where you picked up your copy of Trend…

what is the name of Footdee’s head chef? Doubletree by Hilton, Beach Boulevard Aberdeen AB24 5EF. T: 01224 633339

Terms and conditions: • Prize is subject to availability • The prize is non-transferable • Travel to the hotel is not included • Prize must be taken within six months

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Tea is... the New Coffee > WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT / PICTURES BY KATT DLUGOSZ

Bringing the BEST into the Bridge of Don ‘Area’ • Florist & Celebration Cakes • Local & Easy Free Parking • Family Run & Friendly

Foodstory serves a range of espressobased red drinks, including red cappuccino, red latte and red symphony (alternative to Mocha). Foodstory 22 Rose Street Aberdeen AB10 1UA T: 01224 622293

• Home Baked Cake • Large Range of Gifts • Cards, Gift Wrap Service • Men’s Gifts

• Ladies Gift • Homeware • Hampers • Gift Vouchers

Tel. 01224 826061 Email info@theraspberrycheesecake.com www.theraspberrycheesecake.com Unit 2, Jesmond Drive, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB13 0EE 24

Award-winning head chef Bernard Taylor, renowned for his creativity and meticulous culinary skills, creates a ﬂawless dining experience.

To enter, email your answer to the following question to info@trendmagazine.co.uk, stating your name, address and contact telephone numbers, and tell us where you picked up your copy of Trend…

what is the name of Footdee’s head chef? Doubletree by Hilton, Beach Boulevard Aberdeen AB24 5EF. T: 01224 633339

Terms and conditions: • Prize is subject to availability • The prize is non-transferable • Travel to the hotel is not included • Prize must be taken within six months

A Matter of Taste

CHEF FOCUS

Kevin Shand, Head Chef Restaurant 21 > INTERVIEW BY SARAH WATTIE

Ingredients 2 barbary duck breasts 2 barbary duck legs 1 stick of rhubarb Thumb size piece of ginger 1 litre of vegetable oil 1 garlic clove 1 lemon 1 orange Sprig of thyme Ground cardamon 100g kale 25g butter 50 ml of Shiraz 25ml double cream

Name your three desert island ingredients Coffee, a live chicken and red wine. The live chicken, as it can supply meat and eggs and if I could bring four items I would take a second chicken! The red wine is because I adore it. What’s the biggest compliment your cooking has received and from whom? When I worked at the Marcliffe I won the Grampian Young Chef of the year and I was told I had an amazing talent. That is probably the biggest compliment I have received. Which dish or ingredient would you banish to room 101? Definitely Jalapeños: they are the work of the devil.

What is the most bizarre request you have received from a diner? Someone once asked for a bowl of chips for their starter! I found this quite bizarre as there were 9 great starter options to choose from!

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Method: 1. For the duck leg roulade you need to gently warm the duck legs in the vegetable oil, lemon, garlic and thyme for approximately 2 hours. Once the meat is falling from the bone, you can gently remove from the oil and place somewhere cool before picking it off. Place the picked meat into a bowl and season, adding peeled and finely grated ginger. In a pan gently roast the rhubarb in a little butter before adding it to the meat mix. Toss the ingredients together with the zest of 1 orange before rolling it in cling film into a tight sausage shape. Chill in the fridge for up to one hour.

In the kitchen are you hot and fiery, or cool as a cucumber? It depends on the day of the week. From Sunday to Wednesday I would say I am pretty cool, but then as soon as Thursday to Saturday come round, it becomes more stressful and I can be quite fiery.

What is your favourite restaurant and most memorable meal? A restaurant in Chelsea called the Tom Aitkens Brasserie is probably my favourite. I had a fois gras and duck egg starter, and it was amazing and very memorable.

Barbary Duck cooked two ways: confit leg, boned and rolled with rhubarb and ginger, and the breast roasted with cardamon and served with creamy kale, potato crisps and plum syrup.

2. On a plate, pat the duck breasts with the cardamon spice and keep chilled until you are ready to serve. 3. Boil the cream with seasoning, turn down the heat and add in your kale. Allow this to cook for approximately 5 minutes before removing from the heat ready for serving. 4. For the syrup, boil your red wine, star anise, sugar and plums until they start to fall apart. Remove the star anise and blitz with a stick blender until smooth. Allow to cool before checking the seasoning.

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5. Season the duck breast with salt on the skin side and roast in a hot pan until the fat starts to melt fast and the skin becomes crispy. Place the breast on a piece of greaseproof paper before placing in a hot oven for another 6-8 minutes for pink. 6. Put a generous helping of the warm kale on the plate, cut a slice of your duck leg roulade on top. Carve the duck breast once it has been rested, adding a generous spoon of the rich plum syrup. 7. Use the rhubarb crisps as a finishing garnish.

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When choosing a wine to enjoy alongside duck, there is always one grape which springs to mind - Pinot Noir. Choose an example from its Burgundy homeland, or New Zealand where the variety is so at home. Other good New World sites include cooler, coastal parts of California, Chile, South Africa and Australia. Typically, the freshness and acidity cuts through the richness and in the case of Kevins recipe, the influences of the rhubarb, plum and spice will be complemented by the ripe red and dark berries, which are classic expressions of a young Pinot. On a recent trip to Paris, we enjoyed a leisurely lunch in a small brasserie close to the Musee D’Orsay. I had decided that duck confit was the order of the day, and completed the Parisian experience with a Bourgogne Passetoutsgrains (a blend of Gamay and Pinot Noir). It worked so well. Quartz Reef Pinot Noir 2007, Central Otago New Zealand. Central Otago, on New Zealand’s South Island, is home to the most southerly vineyards in the world. The continental climate here is proving to be great for Pinot, and more producers are planting in the area. With an abundant raspberry and bramble perfume, this has a savoury side with subtle oak and a lingering smooth mouth feel. £15.99 Majestic Wines. > WORDS BY CAROL BROWN 27

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Kevin Shand, Head Chef Restaurant 21 > INTERVIEW BY SARAH WATTIE

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Barbary Duck cooked two ways: confit leg, boned and rolled with rhubarb and ginger, and the breast roasted with cardamon and served with creamy kale, potato crisps and plum syrup.

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Lunch Review: La Bonne Brasserie Decisions, decisions! It’s so hard to make a choice when having lunch at the La Bonne Brasserie. I should have been good and had the Japanese style noodle bowl but with a tempting array of interesting salads, wraps and sandwiches, and brasserie classics such as moules mariniére and steak and fries, it’s easy to be led astray. To make my decision even more difficult the main menu is supplemented with daily changing lunch specials. It’s one of those ‘I’ll have to decide when someone comes along to take my order’ menus!

Restaurant REVIEWS > WORDS BY CAROL BROWN

With its central location tucked away on Correction Wynd, yet close to the St Nicholas Centre, Bonne Brasserie is well established. It has an instantly welcoming

Enter my Salad Paysanne £8.95 – 2 perfectly poached eggs sitting atop a mix of salad leaves tossed with bacon, avocado and mushrooms. It wasn’t my idea to order the crisp French fries to go with it, but I’m afraid that I couldn’t resist them once they were close to me. Around the table there was a risotto of the day £7.95- smoked salmon, shrimp and fennel, a Thai honeyed sweet chilli chicken wrap and the salad of the day –roast black pudding and smoked bacon which contrasted so well with the intensity and sweetness of sun blush

With work calling, we finished off a great girlie lunch with a round of coffees, although it would have been easy to linger on into the afternoon. La Bonne Brasserie, 19 Correction Wynd, Aberdeen AB15 1LBN T: 01224 644445 Open from 9am for breakfast and coffee, lunch is served 11.30am- 4pm. Dinner is served from 6pm Thursday to Saturday.

Dinner Review: Cafe Coast Situated on Aberdeen’s Beach Boulevard, Café Coast is linked to the charity Inspire, and is one of 2 social enterprises based at the Boulevard Project, which also houses Inspire conferences. The charity offers support and services to young people and adults with learning disabilities throughout the north east of Scotland. The café is open from 10.30am for breakfast, which then leads into a lunch menu with sandwiches, paninis, baked potatoes and main meals. The evening menu (currently served Thursday, Friday and Saturday) begins at 5pm, with last orders being at 8.30pm. Subtle lighting and vibrant purple and gold linen transform the bright café into a relaxed evening eating place. North-east favourites such as deep-fried haddock and homemade burgers feature on the menu,

atmosphere and with a lunchtime clientele ranging from 8 months to 80, the place is buzzing. The service is both friendly and efficient throughout our visit.

tomatoes and pepperyness of the rocketdelicious. £9.95. The wine list is a good mix of old and new world and our Sancerre from Gaspard was refreshingly crisp and dry with lively gooseberry and mineral sensations. £22.95.

and there is a changing specials board. My boys both had the lasagne from the specials board (£9.50). It was a generous portion that came with salad and garlic bread, and they devoured it in no time. Hubby went for venison sausages and mash (9.95). They were full of flavour and came with complementing rich and fruity redcurrant gravy. I opted for seared pork loin, again generously proportioned, it came with flavour-packed roasted veggies and a tangy, creamy apple sauce; it was most enjoyable (£12.95). We finished with a cream-laden banoffee pie (and 4 spoons) (£4.10), and a cheese platter of cheddar, brie and stilton (£3.95). With a pre-cinema offer of £12.00 for 2 courses and £15.50 for 3 available between 5 and 7pm, Café Coast by night offers great value, homecooked food in relaxing surroundings, yet just moments from the hustle and bustle of the beach front.

Café Coast, Inspire, Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen AB24 5HP T: 01224 594488 www.cafecoast.com

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With its central location tucked away on Correction Wynd, yet close to the St Nicholas Centre, Bonne Brasserie is well established. It has an instantly welcoming

atmosphere and with a lunchtime clientele ranging from 8 months to 80, the place is buzzing. The service is both friendly and efficient throughout our visit.

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The Richmond Street Deli

Holding its own, in a nondescript street, The Richmond Street Deli is a breath of fresh air for the local people of Rosemount. Somewhere a local can feel at home and at ease, The Richmond Street Deli wants all their customers to feel like part of the furniture. > WORDS BY NICOLA SMITH Leanne Coutts started her career as a chef, so had the foundations to open a deli, along with her business partner Tracey Lefevre, in the palm of her hand. With not only quality food as a high priority, organic, free-range, gluten-free and eco-friendly are words that are repeated by Leanne several times. Not just a sandwich shop, the Richmond Street Deli oozes an

The Richmond Street Deli 65 Richmond Street Rosemount Aberdeen AB25 2TS T: 01224 636598

originality seldom found in our culture today… not only will they cook you fresh pancakes at your command, they’ll source any food or ingredient you wish, and even deliver your shopping for you! It’s simple: the Richmond Street Deli is oﬀering a service that’s second to none. With food served all day, at a very reasonable price, anyone can enjoy the huge range of foods on oﬀer. You can settle down in the cosy café style

arrangement and pick up a book of your choice in Richmond Street Deli’s library, where books can be exchanged, like for like, free of charge! We can look forward to watching this lovely Deli develop into something special, as Leanne’s aim for the future is to expand into a bistro, but “one thing at a time!” she says. However, with her enthusiasm, you can tell she can’t wait to get started on her next venture! This includes developing her own skills as a chef, and she is willing to learn anything and everything to satisfy her customers. What’s so refreshing about the Richmond Street Deli, and Leanne’s work ethics, is that she feels one of the most important things is to help the businesses around her, and is not out there to make competition for anyone. With this attitude, She is destined to go far, and make sure you try her most popular dish, stovies, which conveniently, is her speciality!

Time for Wine… On Saturday 25th April, a one day ‘Tour De France’ workshop is taking place, from 9.30-5.30pm, at the Atholl Hotel in Aberdeen and includes a 3-course lunch. Booking is essential and can be made through the Wine Education Service (WES) by calling 020 89918212/3 or visiting www.wine-educationservice.co.uk. If you would prefer a course which takes you around the wine world, the next WES Introductory 8 week evening class is scheduled to begin at the Atholl Hotel on 16th September. (Enquiries, bookings and full details as before.) If you are looking to gain a qualiﬁcation in wine, a 4 day Wine and Spirit Education Trust Intermediate Certiﬁcate Course is available in November. Please contact carolwineuncork@aol.com or call 01224 312076. Details on course content can be found at www.wset.co.uk

Flowers by Booth A new contemporary florist business has blossomed in Cults, Aberdeen. Flowers by Booth has been launched by Richard Booth and Isla Duncan, both from Inverurie. Isla has 15 years’ experience in the profession, training in Inverurie before moving south to work with various top London florists. She is looking after the day-to-day running of the North Deeside Road shop while Richard, who also runs Cars by Booth, is taking care of the business side of the venture. The minimalist style at the Cults shop is an ideal space for displaying flowers and it also boasts a private consultation room. It also offers a range of exclusive greetings cards designed specifically for Flowers by Booth, and a number of other gifts, including glassware, contemporary jewellery and handmade organic soaps.

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The Richmond Street Deli

The Richmond Street Deli 65 Richmond Street Rosemount Aberdeen AB25 2TS T: 01224 636598

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Revolution The perfect venue for sampling every possible flavour of vodka, and if you fancy a daring drink opt for the vodka shots option: flavours range from Cream Soda to Rhubarb & Custard. If this is all too much they also serve refreshing beer and spirits. 25 Belmont St, Aberdeen AB10 1JS. T: 01224 645475

friday tea times in... Dusk Dusk is the ideal destination for tempting and thirstquenching cocktails. The menu is large and varied and the atmosphere welcoming and relaxed.

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Soul The perfect spring Friday tea time can be enjoyed in the outside courtyard of Soul Bar. With an abundance of wines, spirits, beers and a delicious food menu, it is a great place to meet friends and enjoy the light nights.

Five Set at the Castle Gate end of Union Street, Five is a contemporary bar which hosts a number of flat-screen TVs, ideal for enjoying different sporting events. A great place to start the weekend and enjoy a relaxed beer or two.

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21st Century Cocktailia… Zubrowka is a unique ﬂavoured vodka from Poland. Goes best with apple juice, and so I’ve taken my cue from that. The cocktail has scents of summer orchards (check the blade in the bottle), cinnamon and treacle on the nose, whilst the palate detects caramel and all-spice, with a lingering ﬁnish. Excuse the name of the cocktail…it was an obvious one! Beauty & the Beast 50ml Zubrowka Bison Grass vodka 25ml Pink Lady cloudy apple juice 12.5ml cinnamon sugar syrup 3 Deri dates Quarter of Pink Lady apple 32

Firstly, chill a brandy balloon glass. Take 2 eighth’s of a Pink Lady apple, rub with Demerara sugar and caramelise with a kitchen torch. In a shaker glass, muddle the dates, caramelised apple and cinnamon sugar syrup (can easily be homemade). Add the Zubrowka and cloudy apple juice. Give everything a stir to make sure the dates haven’t stuck to the bottom of the glass before adding ice. Shake vigorously. Fine strain into the balloon glass, and garnish appropriately.

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BE SEEN IN THE CITY! It’s fitting that one of the most talked-about names to be catapulted onto the Aberdeen café bar/ restaurant scene in recent months is The City. You see, this place is slick… > WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

The striking glass and black-tiled frontage of The City makes a bold, contemporary statement on the increasingly vibrant Netherkirkgate area of Aberdeen. Located over three floors, it opened its doors at the end of last year under the uncompromising, watchful eye of manager Natalie Wilson, previously of The Square. The ground floor café, decorated in soothing coffee colours, is a firm favourite for breakfast, serving everything from generously filled hot rolls, to indulgent toasted pancakes with maple syrup and fresh fruit. Its lunchtime treats include hand-carved turkey salad, soups and sandwiches, and classics such as macaroni cheese. Let’s not forget the patisserie and its homemade tray bakes, including Mars Bar crispies and millionaire’s shortbread. Refreshingly, The City offers a children’s menu that would make Jamie Oliver proud. As well as hearty dishes such as sausage and mash, kids can select cheese, grape, strawberry and ham salad.

Make your acquaintance with the first floor restaurant in its autumnal hues, and experience a warm and welcoming space with a balcony area accommodating four tables. Its lunchtime menu offers light delights such as Cajun chicken wrap with salad and Kettle crisps. Turn down The City lights and relax over dinner with a ‘Sexy in the City’ aperitif (a blend of fresh peach, pear liqueur, ginger beer and honey), before sampling sumptuous culinary creations such as beef medallions, or melt-in-the-mouth tuna steak with lime and coriander salsa. Since the owners of The City are the farming stock behind the reputable Herds Butchers on Rosemount Place, it goes without saying that all produce is locally sourced and farmed. The City recently opened a conference and function room on the upper floor. And with a heated outdoor terrace soon to be unveiled, summer in The City is the obvious hot spot.

The City 37-39 Netherkirkgate Aberdeen T: 01224 644105 www.thecityaberdeen.co.uk 33

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Trend loves... > WORDS BY SARAH WATTIE

friday tea times in... Dusk Dusk is the ideal destination for tempting and thirstquenching cocktails. The menu is large and varied and the atmosphere welcoming and relaxed.

51 Langstane Place, Aberdeen AB11 6EN. T: 01224 594430

333 Union St, Aberdeen AB11 6BS. T: 01224 211150

5-9 Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1BD. T: 01224 595585

Adrian Gomes, General Manager, Snafu www.clubsnafu.com

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Through the Window with Lynne Frost > WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

Visitors to Aberdeen’s interiors district will be only too familiar with the window of Lynne Frost Interiors’ studio. The ever-changing display in Hartington Road is a showcase for the team’s talents for creating captivating contemporary and traditional designs. Lynne’s career in interior design was launched 13 years ago when she joined Ambiance before moving on to specialist antique and furniture restorer, Gatts in 2002.

Leading Advisers Host Joint Corporate Finance Seminar Queen’s Road based financial adviser Gary Walker, law firm Paull and Williamsons, and tax experts Hall Morris, will be hosting a joint corporate finance seminar at the Marcliffe at Pitfodels on Wednesday 27th May.

Four years ago, Lynne Frost Interiors was born and Lynne signed a lease for a small studio in the centre of Aberdeen. Having recruited History of Art graduate and interior designer Sara Hyslop, the pair and their burgeoning library of interiors bibles soon outgrew their base. It was time to move on.

There will be breakfast and lunch sessions and the event will be supported and compered by Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce. Paul Wilson, corporate market divisional director with one of the countries’ wealth management organisations, will ﬂy in as a guest speaker. This will be a great opportunity for the city and shire business people to check that their corporate and personal ﬁnancial planning is robust.

“When I worked at Ambiance, I used to pass a window in Hartington Road during my lunch break and think what a perfect location it would be for a studio. Ironically, that very place is where we now work from,” said Lynne, who’s been in the locale for two years.

Places can be booked through the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce website at www.agcc.co.uk, or phone 01224 343 900 and ask for the events team.

“The studio has a big presence in Aberdeen. We try to change our window regularly to give diversity and allow people to see our style. Because we work on an ‘appointments only’ basis, we can dedicate time to our clients, many of whom have become friends.”

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Continued Lynne: “My job is hugely rewarding. When I walk away from someone’s home, they are so happy with what I have left them with – and that gives me a great sense of achievement.” Lynne’s association with Gatts continues. She frequently calls on Gatts’ craftsmen for polishing, restoration and upholstery. Said Lynne: “I’m very fortunate to have found something I love doing and always will. From the people I meet, to the seasons, it’s always changing.” Lynne Frost Interiors, 38 Hartington Road Aberdeen AB10 6XX. T: 01224 312221 www.lynnefrost.com

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Simone is head of Communication and Development at AVC Media Enterprises. Simone provides strategic marketing consultancy to a range of clients across different sectors. Simone has over 16 years of experience in providing Marketing Communications Strategy and Planning across the public and private sectors, with a wealth of experience in strategic growth issues.

Jo Royle is a Senior Lecturer within the Aberdeen Business School at Robert Gordon University and is Subject Leader for the Department of Communication and Media. She is also involved in running the new undergraduate Fashion Management course which was launched this Session.

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IN WITH THE NEW It’s almost heart-wrenching to have to accept that a cherished piece of furniture that has been at the heart of your home for so long has aged and outgrown your living space. Thanks to the expertise and craftsmanship of long-established Aberdeen specialist furniture restorer, Gatts, home lovers can now retain those prized items by giving them new appeal within a modern living environment. Renowned for its loving and sympathetic nurturing of traditional furniture, Gatts is also earning considerable acclaim for its high-gloss spray booth state-of-the-art technology and expertise that gives furniture a stylish, contemporary look.

A West End couple’s circular dining table in mahogany finish was recently brought up to date by Gatts to complement their contemporary environment. Craftsmen hand-stripped it to the timber before building up the new colour through a process of spray application with sheen and a lacquer finish. “The clients were thrilled – it was exactly what they’d had in mind,” said Doug Tough, general manager of Gatts’ traditional crafts division. Contact the team for a free estimate. T: 01224 870038 E: enquiries@gatts.info www.gatts.info

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Sometimes the most interesting places on our doorstep are the first to be overlooked in favour of far-flung weekends away. But here’s one local gem that is worth discovering. The luxury Raemoir House Hotel is an architecturally stunning country house hotel and working estate, situated in Royal Deeside within 3,500 acres of parkland and forest.

Where time is on your side Roxburghe House Hotel near Kelso

It’s easy to lose all concept of time at The Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course. Nestling privately among woodlands on the banks of the River Teviot, The Roxburghe Hotel at Heiton, near Kelso, is a tranquil haven that beckons the visitor to return time after time. We’re met at the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe’s stately house by the concierge. Open ﬁres have infused the reception, lounge and bar areas with the aroma of wood smoke that’s as comforting as a hot bath. Grand portraits of dukes and duchesses of yesteryear preside over the sweeping staircase leading to our room. It’s one of 22 bedrooms, many of which have been individually designed by the Duchess herself, and the only one with a balcony. 42

The décor is fresh and subtle, and sympathetic to the old house’s vintage and character. The generous room has a grand four-poster bed and, to my delight, an open log ﬁre waiting to be kindled. We share an aperitif in the cosy bar before being shown to the restaurant swathed in white linen to sample the culinary delights created by head chef, Alasdair Stewart and his team. We opt for starters of Tain of Eyemouth crab, and a platter of divine Teviot smoked salmon. Our mains of ﬁllet of pork wrapped in Parma ham, and tranche of cod with Arbroath smoky won-ton, are followed by a selection of Scottish cheeses and homemade chutney.

> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

Next morning, I throw open the double windows leading to the balcony, hoping to catch a glimpse of the deer that wander the lawns below. Instead, gun dogs bound excitedly across the grounds preparing for the morning’s shoot. An overnight at The Roxburghe Hotel is less of a stay and more of an experience. Enjoy a pampering treatment in the health and beauty suite, or a round on the Championship Roxburghe Golf Course. Take time….

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Beautifully refurbished, the public rooms and 20 generous guest bedrooms in the hotel, which dates back over 200 years, have many period features. Talented head chef, Dougie Scobie has previously held roles at Cameron House, Summer Isles, Gleneagles and Westin Dragonara in Malta. His menus have helped Raemoir consistently sustain its

2AA rosette accolade over the past couple of years, and afternoon teas at Raemoir are legendary. The hotel’s bedrooms vary from suite through to superior and standard. Each room is different and complimentary upgrades can be arranged on arrival, subject to availability. The rooms are located mainly in the oldest part – the Ha Hoose. WIN… an indulgent overnight stay on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis at Raemoir House Hotel. Simply email your answer to the following question to info@trendmagazine.co.uk, stating your name, address, email address and contact numbers, and tell us where you picked up your copy of Trend…. How many acres of parkland and forest surround Raemoir House Hotel? Raemoir House Hotel, Raemoir, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 4ED T: 01330 824884 www.raemoir.com

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Sopranos, the new elegant Wine Bar and Bistro in Guild Street, came together after its owner, Jonathan Day, visited the luminary cities of Paris, Florence and Sienna.

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It sets out to create a European feel and something diﬀerent for Aberdeen. The understated elegance has been achieved by marrying some rustic charm with the best contemporary Italian and Parisian design. The unique bar counter concept was actually spawned in Paris, where an unusual stone centrepiece was reborn with splendid smooth and silky contours that just cry out to be stroked. Behind the bar they have cleverly framed an original granite wall to create an impressive backdrop to the chattering wine glasses suspended above. To the left of the bar sits a Wine Box Wall made up of premier cru wine box ends gathered from some of the ﬁnest wine estates in the world. It’s a talking point that will impress any wine lover. 22 Guild Street Aberdeen T: 01224 589411 www.sopranohotels.co.uk 44

There’s a muted colour scheme with chocolate walls, green leather banquettes, plum velvet cushions and

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Most girls want to be princesses when they grow up, but I always fancied being a superhero or a ninja assassin. So I’m thrilled to try Kendo, the ancient Japanese martial art that uses a sword and has evolved from the days of the Samurai. The session starts with ritual bowing, chanting, meditation and warm-up stretching. This is followed by a number of practice exercises. It’s fast, noisy, precise, disciplined, and features short bouts of controlled aggression followed by what can only be described as skipping. Initially, it’s diﬃcult to work out where your feet should be, where the bamboo practice sword should be, when to shout along with keeping your body in 46

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balance. One of the ﬁrst strikes we practice involves bringing the shinei down on the opponent’s head, while screaming “Men!”. Women may ﬁnd the sport deeply therapeutic.

tuition until ready to join in the main group. One of the latest recruits points out that he took up the sport at forty, and that age brings wisdom and guile, apparently.

The session ends in a number of short but very impressive practice ﬁghts that are more exciting than anything you’d ever see at Pitoddrie.

I loved trying Kendo. I’d be really good at it too, if not for a complete lack of speed, grace, balance and aggression.

It’s not the cheapest of sports, but it will keep you ﬁt, help relieve tension and stress and develop the mind, spirit and body in harmony. Also you get to dress up in cool robes and hit people with a big stick while pretending to be a Sith Lord, so it’s really a bit of a bargain! New members over the age of 14 are welcomed and beneﬁt from individual

You should try it. It’s the most fun you can have without actually being a Jedi.

Meditation and pole dancing are two activities that would normally never go hand in hand, but at Soul-Pole they merge perfectly. At Soul-Pole, on Union Street, teacher Sian Young is not only a trained pole dancing instructor, but also a Reiki Healer and holistic supporter. She believes that all sides of the body should be honoured, and this includes both the physical and mental aspects. Pole dancing is a more exotic and unusual means of expressing yourself and promoting a healthy body and mind. The dance incorporates the use of a pole for making aerobic dance moves and can be learnt by virtually anyone who wishes to learn, at any age. The art of pole dancing is great for all-round physical strength: the training experienced throughout a routine improves muscular strength, coordination, posture, and is an excellent cardiovascular work-out. It is also the perfect activity to improve confidence and self belief. With each movement learnt, new challenges are met and it is an opportunity to connect with the whole body. Pole dancing traditionally has a more underground reputation, but at Soul-Pole, where wellbeing is key, it has taken on a new and more approachable form. During the classes, everyone is seen as an individual and it is a safe place for women to discover their own way of accepting and loving who they are and how they move. The meditation that takes place at the end of each session separates these classes from others: it allows for deep relaxation, and is a great way to unwind after a vigorous work-out. At the Soul-Pole dance and fitness studio, there are four different class options: a six week beginner course, one-to-one lessons, private group hire, and the option of hiring a pole for working out at home. The different options give everyone the opportunity to experience and enjoy this alternative form of exercise at their own pace and in their own comfort zone. Launch Party - 2nd May 1pm onwards

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I A R U M A S SEVENTH THE

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balance. One of the ﬁrst strikes we practice involves bringing the shinei down on the opponent’s head, while screaming “Men!”. Women may ﬁnd the sport deeply therapeutic.

tuition until ready to join in the main group. One of the latest recruits points out that he took up the sport at forty, and that age brings wisdom and guile, apparently.

The session ends in a number of short but very impressive practice ﬁghts that are more exciting than anything you’d ever see at Pitoddrie.

I loved trying Kendo. I’d be really good at it too, if not for a complete lack of speed, grace, balance and aggression.

You should try it. It’s the most fun you can have without actually being a Jedi.

Aberdeen Kendo Club Contact: Rajmund Marschall T: 07840 876950 E: r_marschall76@yahoo.com www.aberdeenkendo.org.uk

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ThinkPR announces growth ThinkPR is celebrating its fifth birthday and has grown to 7 PR professionals. With a number of new contracts secured since the end of 2008 and as part of the growth of the business, ThinkPR secured further space at its offices at 13 Rubislaw Terrace. Ms Sall said: “2008 was a great year for ThinkPR and we were delighted to secure work with organizations including The Ferguson Group, flexlife and Banff & Buchan College, as well as consolidating our existing business. “Although there are obvious challenges ahead for many businesses, companies with an effective marketing and communications plan in place are those

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that will be best positioned in the long-term.” Mike Melville, finance director of offshore accommodation specialists the Ferguson Group, said: “The Ferguson Group appointed ThinkPR in May 2008 and since working together our profile as a Group has been raised with our key messages being effectively conveyed to the market, both locally and internationally.” ThinkPR employs a team of former senior journalists and communications specialists. The company has successfully launched a number of start-ups and products as well as handling communications around

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OVER TO YOU… After 18 months of playing an increasing part of modern life in Aberdeen, we the Trend team think it’s time to hand over to you…

That means that we’d love to publish your letters and comments on what you love – and what you don’t – about your priceless, quality North-east glossy. Did you win one of our competitions or sample one of our featured restaurants or shopping/weekend destinations? Let’s hear it.

We’re also keen to hear about your ideas for future features, and your take on the contemporary Aberdeen lifestyle scene.

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Go on, get it off your chest… you could be the author whose letter wins a top prize. Please email us before 11th May: info@trendmagazine.co.uk. Include your name, address and contact numbers and tell us where you picked up your copy of Trend. We’re all ears!

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OVER TO YOU… After 18 months of playing an increasing part of modern life in Aberdeen, we the Trend team think it’s time to hand over to you…

We’re also keen to hear about your ideas for future features, and your take on the contemporary Aberdeen lifestyle scene.

Trend says

In the June/July issue of Trend, we’ll be launching a ‘mouthpiece’ page, on which we’ll share your views on our coverage and content.

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Growing up in Glasgow, Gwen was massively inﬂuenced by her father’s love of American movies - the catalyst for Gwen’s love aﬀair with the performing arts. When she made the natural progression to drama school, it was there she began designing costumes. After a spell as a speech and drama teacher, she uprooted to study period costume at the London College of Fashion where she met Janette Haslam. The fusion of their creative talents was to take her career to a new plain.

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who has over the years made the costumes for famous West End musicals, including the Lion King’s ‘Can You Feel the Love’ scene – recently combined her theatrical talents with her new bridal collection to create a gown for actress Christina Ricci, for the hit film ‘Penelope.’ “I work in an organic way and not from sketches,” explained perfectionist, Gwen, who also has consultation rooms in Glasgow and London. “I create the silhouette on a bride at the first consultation by reading her body shape, hiding all the things she doesn’t want to show, and enhancing the attributes she didn’t know she had.” From conception to creation – down to the hand-stitched bead work – Gwen takes ownership of every intricate detail of her wedding gowns, which embody the bride’s personality and flair. With price tags starting at £3500, Gwen’s bridal gowns don’t come cheap. But no designer is better equipped to create a wedding show-stopper.

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Lie in the grass and gaze at the North-east of Scotland’s springtime sky, and you’ll capture a sense of the qualities of nature that have so inspired self-taught artist, Lesley McKenzie. “We have a tremendous quality of light in the North-east. We don’t know how lucky we are,” said Lesley. “Whether I’m painting landscapes in this or in other parts of the world, Scotland’s sky and light will be reflected in my work.” An enthusiastic art student at school, Lesley went on to work as a graphic artist until 1995, when the first of her three children arrived. She then decided to pursue her real passion: fine art. She works with a variety of materials including acrylics, ceramics and sculpture, as well as producing her own framework from her

Blackburn studio, Frameworks. Her abstract work takes a landscape image, changes the perspectives of its elements, and commands a striking stylised personal interpretation of the local landscapes with which we’re blessed. Her love of wildlife is reflected in her ceramic, crackle-glaze sculptures, which can be viewed at the Just Scottish Gallery, The Mound, Edinburgh, throughout April. A collection of Lesley’s landscape work is currently exhibited at the AVC Gallery, AVC Business Centre, Altens: a stylish new showcase for the talents of North-east artists and photographers and is on display at AVC until the end of April. Frameworks, Bishopston, Kinellar AB21 0TX T: 01224 791945 E: Lesley.mckenzie@btinternet.com www.frameworksaberdeen.com AVC Gallery, Wellington Circle, Altens, Aberdeen AB12 3JG www.avcmedia.com

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Australia is a vast country, so the skill of the writers of this guide in packing so much into such a portable size is to be marvelled at. From learning to surf or finding the best place to pitch a tent in Queensland, to knowing the difference between the two types of crocodiles down under and where to find the best meat pies in New South Wales, there is no activity, eatery, winery or hotel they seem to have missed. Add to that the little facts and useful safety advice in every section, and this travel book is ideal for planning that magical trip to the other side of the world. 54

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THE GADGET GOLFER

It is arguably the oldest game in the world, with many historians believing golf originated on our Scottish shores. It certainly hasn’t been left in the past however, when it comes to technology. Trend decided to handpick the best gadgets that are on the market right now. > WORDS BY BEN TRITTON

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Top of the range technology is available from the American Golf shop, where you can pick up the Tomi Putting Analyzer. This fantastic device works with four infra-red sensors attached to a putter, and a camera to analyze your stroke, direction, speed, alignment, and consistency to transform your stroke on the green.

The mobile phone-shaped Sky Caddie SG5 device can tell how far you are from the centre of the green, wherever you are on the course; it even lets you know of bunkers and water in your path. Also available is the SG 2.5, with fewer features but still as good, and slightly less budget busting.

At Kingslinks Golf club and shop, they not only oﬀer you top of the range clubs, but the best technology to carry them in. The Powa Caddy Freeway is an excellent motor-driven caddy which means you can save your strength for that vital tee-oﬀ swing.

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SUZUKI K7 GSX R 1000

> WORDS BY DAVID GILLANDERS

In my rallying heyday, I was involved in several Championships. One rally that ﬁlled me with trepidation was the Manx which took place on the Isle of Man. The island is also the home of the very famous TT - for those of you who are not aware, this is a road race circuit for bikes like none other. The same routes are used for the Manx rally. If you can imagine racing down Union Street at 140 mph and turning right onto Crown Street and accelerating to 160 mph, then speeding onto narrow winding, twisting country roads – that is what the TT is all about. Just recently when my good friend, Derek Edgley oﬀered me a drive on his 58

Suzuki K7 GSX R 1000, I thought it was an ideal opportunity to find out what the current state-of-the art road bike was all about. The performance figures of the K7 are staggering. It has over 180 bhp, goes 0-60 in just over 2 seconds, and with a competent pilot on board can do 100 mph in first gear. However, there is more. It has a 3-positioned rocker switch which allows the driver to select 3 settings from the engine – 600 cc, 750 cc or 1000 cc. This technology is usually only available on competition cars (remember this is a road bike).

What impressed me, over and above the phenomenal performance, was the new electronic steering damper tucked away below the bottom yoke. It is not adjustable but seems to kick in at just the right time. A quick mention of the brakes which you will need - they are beautifully progressive, and certainly stop the bike from warp speed at an extremely respectable rate. I believe Suzuki should rename the K7 the “Tardis”, as it has the ability to take you to a diﬀerent time and place instantly.

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SUZUKI K7 GSX R 1000

> WORDS BY DAVID GILLANDERS

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3. Drinks

Chill out in...

Barometro – with large screens and couches right on the marina, this fashionable bar is classy and comfortable.

Los Cabos

and the Baja Peninsula > WORDS BY GILL BUYERS

Ingredients required for a great holiday...

1. Hotels Casa Natalia – A small, graceful boutique hotel in San Jose del Cabo. All 12 rooms have private patios and the 4 suites have hot tubs, decorated in Mexican regional motifs with plush linens www.casanatalia.com Hilton Los Cabos – situated on a swim friendly lagoon, this newly upgraded and revamped resort is top notch in the Hilton chain. It has 3 pool areas, a fabulous swim up bar and superb views of the Sea of Cortez where you can watch the Whales. The rooms are large, with all mod cons www.hiltonloscabos.com One & Only Palmilla – this is a world class resort which has a Charlie Trotter restaurant and a Jack Nicklaus golf course. Rooms boast Bose sound systems, flat screen TV’s and luxurious toiletries you would expect from this top resort. www.oneandonlyresorts.com 60

The Baja Peninsula is one thousand miles long and at the tip between the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean lies los Cabos, the Capes, San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. Although being Mexican, these two sister towns are alive with luxury spa hotels, fine dining restaurants, beautiful sandy beaches and golf courses which have distinguished names such as Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Davis Love III and Phil Mickelson associated with them. Whatever the reason you choose to come to this amazing area, be sure and chill out in true Baja style and soak up the laid back atmosphere.

ME Cabo – situated in the middle of the most popular beach in Cabo, El Medano is the ME Cabo, Sol Melia’s top brand. The Me Cabo is a playground for adults with more day beds than sun loungers, toys for the sea and hot tubs under the palm trees. It is ‘the’ place to see and be seen. It also hosts the popular Nikki Beach chain. All rooms have iPod docking stations and Plasmas. www.solmelia.com

2. Restaurants Amarone Ristorante – this fine dining Italian could be in Italy but it’s not – it’s in the centre of Cabo on the marina. The outstanding selection of imported Italian produce is the best you can get, the presentation, service and meals are polished and professional and the handmade pastas and desserts to die for. Lorenzillo’s – this trustworthy seafood is famed for its Caribbean Lobster where it is

cooked in 12 different ways. There is a nautical flair to the dining room inside but the views of the marina from the upstairs dining area outside are the best. It also boasts a separate champagne and oyster bar on the quayside. Mi Casa – this is one of Cabo’s top restaurants; situated on a back street, its bright blue exterior is painted with a mural of a ‘burro’. When stepping through the door you are transported into a maze of dining areas where you are entertained by the local musicians and entertainers. The Mexican food is lively and service good. Nikki Beach – indisputably this is the hippest place in Cabo to see and be seen! By day or night this restaurant at the ME Cabo is stylish and sophisticated with many beautiful people chilling to chilled music which gets louder as the evening progresses and it turns into more of a club.

Red Lounge – if you like Martini’s this is the place for you where you can choose from a huge selection. Cabo Wabo – owned by rock legend Sammy Hagar of Van Halen, this established bar is famous for its tequila and latest American rock screaming at you from the excellent sound system.

4.Things to do Tequila Tasting – great fun and you soon get to know the difference between the cheap firewater and the expensive cognac styles. Go to Pancho’s where they have a tequila museum. Deep Sea Fishing – this is what originally put Los Cabos on the map. Even if you’ve never fished before, a day on a boat trying to catch a marlin is an experience. Surfing – the best waves are to be found at Cabo Surf Hotel where you can learn at the surf school, which has over 60 boards of all shapes and sizes. Golfing – this is now one of the world’s top golfing destinations. Most of these spectacular courses are open to non-members. Try Cabo del Sol Desert Course designed by Tom Weiskopf. El Arco and Lover’s Beach – at Land’s End is Cabo’s famed arched landmark, El Arco. The best way to view this amazing natural attraction is to take a water taxi or a glass bottomed boat, and then stroll along this sandy stretch in its shadow.

5. Method Mix together 1-5 in any combination and you can have a great holiday in the Baja peninsula of California!

TRAVEL ABROAD FEATURE

3. Drinks

Chill out in...

Barometro – with large screens and couches right on the marina, this fashionable bar is classy and comfortable.

Los Cabos

and the Baja Peninsula > WORDS BY GILL BUYERS

Ingredients required for a great holiday...

5. Method Mix together 1-5 in any combination and you can have a great holiday in the Baja peninsula of California!

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Life through a lens...

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Never let it be said that we Aberdonians are mean, for I now have proof to the contrary. Where did that notion come from anyway? Who is responsible for branding us all with this rather unattractive character trait?

Ah well, we must surely be having the last laugh in this new era of belt-tightening. After all, our years of supposed frugality have given us a head start on those who’ve always lived life beyond their means! Before I go any further, I feel compelled to make a solemn admission. I’m not a true Aberdonian. I was born in a city 150 miles away, three years before I came to live in the Granite City (you work out where, and when!). However, after more than 30 years here, I think I can speak with a certain degree of wisdom aboutmy hometown. 62

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So let us hear the proof I hear you cry. Well, at a recent concert at the AECC, I enjoyed one of the finest ever nights of ‘people watching.’ You know what I mean even if you refuse to admit it. We all sat there in those little plastic seats and enjoyed a fantastic night of entertainment. Let’s face it - and trying not to be too Aberdonian about it - we’d paid quite a lot of money for the privilege.

her chart-topping Number One hit? But instead of enjoying the climax of the show, some of our fellow audience members took the song as a cue to start heading for the exits and hence, beat the worst of the traffic home. Why bother listening to the biggest selling single of 2008? And to heck with the cost of the ticket! If it saves you 10 minutes over the Parkway on your way home, then the sacrifice must be worth it.

So with the final act on stage, we could surely have guessed that the young songstress’ pièce de résistance would be

And they say Aberdonians are mean?!

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SOUND BITES

Life through a lens...

...Kirstin Gove

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So with the final act on stage, we could surely have guessed that the young songstress’ pièce de résistance would be

And they say Aberdonians are mean?!

Letter from A merica Royal Oaks Cou ntry

Club

Houston USA

>W FORMER DIREORDS BY DEBBIE MCFARLAN CTOR WITH PI E, RECR NOW EX-PAT UITMENT ABROAD

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Express by Holiday Inn 29-43 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SU Tel: 623500 Hilton Aberdeen Treetops Hotel161 Springfield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7AQ Tel: 313377 Holiday Inn Aberdeen West Westhill, Aberdeen AB32 6TT Tel: 270300 Kintore Arms Hotel 83 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QJ Tel: 01467 621367 Malmaison 49-53 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YP Tel: 327370 Marcliffe at Pitfodels (The) North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA Tel: 861000 Mariner Hotel (The) 349 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6NW Tel: 588901 Menzies Hotel Dyce Aberdeen Airport Farburn Terrace, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7DW Tel: 723101 Mercure Ardoe House Hotel & Spa South Deeside Road, Blairs, Aberdeen AB12 5YP Tel: 860600 Micasa ApartHotel 9 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5PD. Tel: 565 950 Norwood Hall Hotel Garthdee Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9FX Tel: 868951 Palm Court Hotel 81 Seafield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7YX Tel: 310351 Patio Hotel Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen AB24 5EF Tel: 633339 Raemoir House Hotel Raemoir, Banchory, Kincardineshire AB31 4ED Tel: 01330 824884 Simpson’s Hotel 59 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YP Tel: 327777 Soprano St. Magnus Court Hotel 20 Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 6NF Tel: 589411 Thainstone House Hotel and Country Club Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 5NT Tel: 01467 621643

JEWELLERS Aly Bali Jewellery Gallery 35 Barclay Street, Stonehaven AB39 2AX Tel: 01569 760999 Finnies The Jewellers 219 George Street, Aberdeen AB25 1ED Tel: 636632 John Park (Jeweller) Ltd. 17 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TX Tel: 646599 Menzies Designer Jewellers The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1LB Tel: 641031 Sinclair’s Jewellers 63 Market Place, Inverurie AB51 3PY Tel: 01467 620275

MISCELLANEOUS A Alterations & Tailoring 8 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UA Tel: 648277 Academy Street Dance Studio 12 Academy Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DZ Tel: 211017 Autospa North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA Tel: 863444 Belmont Bridal First Floor Carlton House, 32-36 High Street, Banchory AB31 5SR Tel: 01330 820822 Coach House Aberdeen 4x4 Number One Wellheads Place, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7GB Tel: 724474 Cowie Interiors The Workshop Amy Row Cowie, Stonehaven AB39 2RG Tel: 01569 767600 Danscentre 89 Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen AB25 3RS Tel: 647341 Hire a Hat 187 Countesswells Road, Aberdeen AB15 7RA Tel: 318511

Inverurie Garden & Machinery Centre Oldmeldrum Road, Inverurie AB51 0TP Tel: 01467 621402 Original 106FM Original House, Craigshaw Road, Aberdeen AB12 3AR Tel: 294860 Purdies 33-35 Market Square, Stonehaven AB39 2BA Tel: 01569 760002 Sparkles Cleaning Services Ltd Suite 345, 73 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6DN Tel: 488283 Thank Evans (Child Care Services) 30 West High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QR Tel: 01467 629000 Unique Gifts 7 Evans Street, Stonehaven AB39 2EQ Tel: 01569 762244 Venture 32 King Street, Aberdeen AB24 5AX Tel: 764280 Washbay (The) 54 Salisbury Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 6QH Tel: 213119

OFFICES Aberdeen Appointments Agency Alford House, 1 Alford Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YB Tel: 259418 Aberdeen Appointments Agency 461 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DB Tel: 211211 Aberdeenshire Council Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB16 5GB Aberdeen Football Club Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen AB24 5QH Tel: 650400 Aberdein Considine & Co 8 & 9 Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen AB11 6DN Tel: 589700 Aberdein Considine & Co Justice House, 4 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen AB11 6EQ Tel: 560600 Aberdeen International Youth Festival 35 Regent Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5BE Tel: 213800 Aberdeen Property Leasing Rosemount House, 138 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2YU Tel: 635355 AM and PM 441 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DA Tel: 595555 Anderson Bain & Co 10 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ Tel: 626244 Atholl Scott Victoria House, Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XB Tel: 640227 AVC Brand Advertising Wellington Circle, Altens, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 217300 BBKS North Deeside Road, Banchory AB31 5YR Tel: 01330 825207 Big Partnership (The) 11 Thistle Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UZ Tel: 615000 BIS Salamis Greenhole Place, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB23 8EU Tel: 246000 Business Gateway Riverview Bus. Centre, Centurion Court, North Esplanade West, Aberdeen AB11 5QH Tel: 289700 Canyon Helix House, Kirkton Drive, Pitmedden Road Industrial Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0BG Tel: 351800 Charles Edmond Accountants 23 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UQ Tel: 628240 Charlie Innes Associates 8 Albert Place, Aberdeen AB25 1RG Tel: 261313 C.I.S. 7/17 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XX Tel: 656656 Claremont Office Interiors (A&H) Ltd Unit 6, Tyseal Base, Craigshaw Crescent, West Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3AW Tel: 245400 Clydesdale Bank plc 56 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UP Tel: 657900 Compass Group 13 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UR Tel: 623607 Contempo Lettings & Property Management 7 Queens Gardens, Aberdeen AB15 4YD Tel: 619360

Covey McCormick Bon Accord Hse, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen AB11 7SL Tel: 581700 Craig Group Ltd. 12 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4ZT Tel: 261400 Davies Wood Summers 8, Albyn Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1YP Tel: 622101 Driver Hire & DH Recruitment Deemouth Business Centre, South Esplanade East, Aberdeen AB11 9PB Tel: 899449 EQ Design The Bank, 292 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2YA Tel: 622277 Fifth Ring St. Mary’s Ct., 47-49 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TH Tel: 626288 First Group plc. 395 King Street, Aberdeen AB24 5RP Tel: 650000 Fisher Offshore North Meadows, Old Meldrum, AB51 0GQ Tel: 01651 871492 Fyfe Moir & Associates Accountants & Tax Advisers, 58 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 208729 G5 Technologies 15-17 Commerce Street, Aberdeen AB11 5EU Tel: 0845 1144477 Global SantaFe Langlands House, Huntley Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SH Tel: 654400 Granite PR Ltd 54 Craigieburn Park, Springfield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7SG Tel: 576070 H-Events @ Brian Mutch Property Services 27 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BS Tel: 443878 Harper and Company 22 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UQ Tel: 635632 Imajica 11a Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen AB116DE Tel: 592333 James & George Collie 1 East Craibstone Street, Aberdeen AB11 6YQ Tel: 581581 James & George Collie 220 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TL Tel: 572777 Karen MacRae Resources Ltd. 9 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XB Tel: 646530 K.W.A.D. 133-137 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BN Tel: 857930 Law Practice (The) 2 Rubislaw Place, Aberdeen AB10 1XN Tel: 562870 Ledingham Chalmers 52-54 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1HA Tel: 408419 Lime Creative Solutions 62 Queen’s Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 810160 Max Marketing 18 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XQ Tel: 649494 McGrigors LLP Johnstone House, 52-54 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1HD Tel: 347100 McIntosh McTaggart 52-54 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XS Tel: 593100 McLeod & Aitken Queens Gate, 30 Queens Gate, Aberdeen AB15 4YF Tel: 313900 Mearns and Gill 7 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1PP Tel: 646311 Meston Reid & Co 12 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UR Tel: 625554 Morna Petrano Property Leasing 2D Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ Tel: 645757 Munro’s Travel Group 267 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BR Tel: 261850 Northsound Radio 2 Abbotswell Road, Aberdeen AB12 3AJ Tel: 337000 Patience and Buchan Family Lawyers 10 Golden Square, Aberdeen AB10 1RB Tel: 648222 Performance Improvements Ltd. 6 Albyn Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1YP Tel: 647770

PI Recruitment Ltd. Bishop House, 48 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1HP Tel: 639350 Francesca’s Unit 2, Ashdale Drive, Westhill, Aberdeenshire AB32 6LP Tel: 743172 Raeburn Group Ltd Ruby House, Ruby Place, Aberdeen AB10 1QZ Tel: 625050 Rowson & Associates Ltd 96 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BY Tel: 581771 Royal Bank of Scotland (The) Queen’s Cross Branch, 40 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YN Tel: 321212 St. Jame’s Place Wealth Management 3 Queen’s Gate, Aberdeen AB15 5YL Tel: 202400 Simmons & Co Simmons House, 22 Waverley Place Aberdeen AB10 1XP. Tel: 202 300 Simpson Forsyth 52 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 321133 Simpson & Marwick 4 Alford Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YD Tel: 622622 Simpson & Marwick 4 Carden Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1US Tel: 624924 SOS Marketing Ltd. 7 Queens Gardens, Aberdeen AB15 4YD Tel: 619388 Source Relocation 80 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2XN Tel: 631555 Space Solutions Bishop House, 50 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UP Tel: 218500 Sterling Relocation 7 Queen’s Gardens, Aberdeen AB15 4YD Tel: 619231 Storie Cruden & Simpson 2 Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen AB11 DH Tel: 587261 Storie Cruden & Simpson Unit 22, Westhill Shopping Centre, Aberdeenshire AB32 6RL Tel: 740718 Strategic Offshore Research Ltd. 1 Queen’s Lane South, Queen’s Cross, Aberdeen AB10 6XW Tel: 498020 Stronachs 34 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1FW Tel: 845845 Taggart Neil Mathers 20 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen AB11 6DJ Tel: 588020 Talisman Energy UK Ltd Talisman House, 163 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BZ Tel: 352500 Think PR 13 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XE Tel: 562825 Total Business Furniture Balmano House, Ruthrieston Road, Aberdeen AB10 7JR Tel: 313260 Tricker PR 9 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XB Tel: 646491 Venture Office Solutions Arnhall Business Park, Endeavour Drive, Westhill, Aberdeen AB32 6UF Tel: 744667 WeberShandwick 58 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 806600

OPTICIANS Corry & Christie 185 George Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XH Tel: 631633 Douglas Dickie 477 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6N Tel: 311001 Duncan and Todd Unit 12 Dyce Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB21 7LW Tel: 771144 Duncan and Todd Unit 10, Westhill Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB32 6RL Tel: 745888 Duncan and Todd 4 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JE Tel: 644927 Duncan and Todd 1 Market Street, Stonehaven AB39 2BT Tel: 01569 762765 Duncan and Todd 37 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QA Tel: 01467 620078

Duncan and Todd Head Office 14 Crown Terrace, Aberdeen AB11 6HE Tel: 211911 Frame Up Trinity Centre, Aberdeen AB11 6BE Tel: 572368 Jenson and Ledingham 23 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JS Tel: 643557 Straine Opticians 33-35 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UY Tel: 624103

RETAIL @hamishmunro 19-25 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UY Tel: 641388 AB1 Collectables Limited Unit 9, The Mall Aberdeen, Union Street, AB11 6BE Tel: 211151 AB10 Unit 18, The Trinity Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB11 6BE Tel: 592070 Academy (The) Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1LB Tel: 633009 Alexanders 207-213 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2XS Tel: 636241 Altro Designerwear Shop 1, Falconer Court, North Street, Inverurie AB51 4RJ Tel: 01467 622886 Attic The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1LB Tel: 644000 Attic 3 Station Road, Inverurie AB51 3SD Tel 01467 624545 Avril Oenone Milliner 64 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1NT Tel: 626578 Bang & Olufsen of Aberdeen 53 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JS Tel: 620120 B‘s Knees 2 Urquhart Road, Oldmeldrum AB51 0EX Tel: 01651 873270 B‘s Knees Too 68 Market Place, Inverurie AB51 3XN Tel: 01467 629400 Bellino 17 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ Tel: 648130 Boss Store 245 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TN Tel: 587487 C’Arla du Nord 31 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1YU Tel: 625070 Coast Unit 16, Bon-Accord Shopping Centre, George Street, Aberdeen AB25 1HZ Tel: 647193 Coco Violet 70 The Green, Aberdeen AB11 6PE Tel: 587423 Concept Clothing The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1LB Tel: 635268 Cruise 245 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TN Tel: 588573 Dress Agency (The) 129 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BP Tel: 582257 Encore Dress Agency Main Street, Fettercairn AB30 1XW Tel: 01561 340550 Esslemonts 2 30 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 645564 Esslemonts Menswear 20 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 630606 Exquisite Design 49 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UB Tel: 636985 Fenner And Coburn 47 Netherkirkgate, Aberdeen AB10 1AU Tel: 622170 Frasers of Ellon Ythan Terrace, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 9LL Tel: 01358 720363 Frou-Frou 36a Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 630015 Frox 28 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 622692 High and Mighty 339 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BS Tel: 594701 Hire a Hat 187 Countesswells Road, Aberdeen AB15 7RA Tel: 318511

Image Fashion 42 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 646380 Indigo 15 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SQ Tel: 646642 Its Kitsch, 20 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JH Tel: 644466 Isabelle Randall 14 Erskine Street, Aberdeen AB24 3NQ J Barber & Son 35-37 Chattan Place, Aberdeen AB10 6RB Tel: 587553 Kafka 5 Alford Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YD Tel: 626002 Laings Bathroom & Kitchen Centre Oldmeldrum Road, Inverurie AB51 0ZJ Tel: 01467 620311 Langstane Press 1 Links Place, Aberdeen AB11 5DY Tel: 212212 Millsom & Main The Galleria, Bon-Accord Street, Aberdeen AB11 6FB Tel: 580507 Nicky Walker Home 80 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TD Tel: 636263 Nova 18-24 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SP Tel: 641270 Ortak Jewellery Bon Accord Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB25 1HZ Tel: 621889 Parade Watchmakers Lane, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8PX Tel: 019755 64459 Parade 59 Main Street, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8PX Tel: 019755 64548 Parade 50 Barclay Street, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire AB39 2AY Tel: 01569 765997 Perfect Bridal Rooms 265-267 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 7FL Tel: 574141 Pure 411 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 6DA Tel: 594004 Signature 349 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BT Tel: 210050 Signature 2 256 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TP Tel: 646982 Tree House Interiors 3 Whitehall Road, Aberdeen AB25 2PP Tel: 647744 Vanity 17 West High Street, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 3SA Tel: 01467 625382 Verdict 13 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ Tel: 644558 Wrights of Inverurie 35 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QA Tel: 01467 620108 Zoomp 491 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DB Tel: 642152

SERVICED APARTMENTS Apex Mansions Apex House, York Street, Aberdeen AB11 5DD Tel: 212022 Chapel Apartments 44 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SP Tel: 07824 666321 City Wharf Apartments 19-21 Regent Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5BE Tel: 0845 0942 424 Dreamhouse Apartments 9 Baker Road, Aberdeen AB24 4RS Tel: 0845 2260 232 Kepplestone Manor 80-101 Queens Highlands, Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4AS Tel: 639355 Parkhill Luxury Serviced Apartments 119 Hammerman Drive, Aberdeen AB24 4SF Tel: 0845 6025967 Skene House Holburn 6 Union Grove, Aberdeen AB10 6SY Tel: 580000 Skene House Rosemount 96 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1NX Tel: 645971 Skene House Whitehall 2 Whitehall Place, Aberdeen AB25 2NX Tel: 646600 Spires (The) 531 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6PE Tel: 08452 700090

Competition winners Cars by Booth Competition Gladys Coull of Bridge of Don will be taking daughters Karen and Lesley on a shopping trip to Glasgow or Edinburgh in a chauffeur driven Bentley, courtesy of Cars by Booth. Frou Frou Competition Bank worker Lesley McEwan, wins designer Lejaby lingerie from Frou Frou in Thistle Street. Killyhevlin Hotel Competition Sheila Armstrong and husband Robert, from Ellon, are looking forward to a twonight break at the Killyhevlin Hotel in Northern Ireland. Ortak Competition Retired fashion pricer, Catherine Mitchell, of Cults, has won £200 to spend in Ortak in Aberdeen’s Bon Accord Centre. The Torridon Competition School administrator Jill Johnston of Westhill and partner Ian Geddes will enjoy a two night dinner bed and breakfast package at luxury Highland retreat, The Torridon Hotel. Treehouse Competition Legal secretary Lynne Gilmour, of Hamilton, Lanarkshire, will be among the crowd at the sell-out Take That concert at Hampden, courtesy of Treehouse. Living Well Competition Clare Sawyer, an Environmental specialist has won the Living Well competition of gym membership for two; she will be taking Kieran Murray as her workout partner. 69

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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) held their annual charitable ball which raises monies for research into Type 1 Diabetes. The theme this year was BOND! Guests had the chance for a ﬂutter in the 'Casino Royale' and then dance the night away to live band Slinky. The event rose in excess of £64,000 giving the charity a huge boost and the opportunity to thank our supporters 01: Mandy Aitchison (Ball Chairperson), Ian Aitchison 02: Karen Addison, Carol Stranger 03: Linzie & Neil McDonald 04: Sandra & Jamie MacPherson 05: Gwen, Sarah, Rebekah & Gemma Sutherland 06: Hannah Scott, Emma Penny 07: Bruce & Pauline Webster, Nicola & Tim Sheehan 08: Vladislavs Strelecs, Kevin Reid, Artis Stavtnieks

Aberdeen Appointments Agency held a Client Evening to introduce the charity they support called Wildhearts. The event was to raise awareness for ‘Wildhearts in Action’ an oﬃce supply company created to give organisations the ability to give money to charity. Its founder Mick Jackson shared his experiences and showed how working together the business community can make a diﬀerence.

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EUAN STEWART’S 40TH BIRTHDAY PARTY @ THE FORUM Euan Stewart, Openings Manager of the newly launched Micasa ApartHotel, who has been associated with many of the City’s hot spots, celebrated his 40th Birthday in style with friends at the Forum.

The Charities Committee at the University of Aberdeen held a Fashion Show all in the name of the Students’ Charities Campaign which works to support over 50 charities in the North East of Scotland. Some of the shops supporting the show were Coco Violet, Retrospect, Miss Selfridge and many more. The event was a resounding success raised a stylish £4,000 for charity.

05 01. Willie Miller, Euan Stewart 02. Linda Still, Stacey Trim 03. Ronan Fox, Stana Kovacova 04. Gareth Winchester, Donna Glately, Sara Anderson, Ewen Lovie 05. Kevin & Jill Davidson, Neil & Wendy Christie 06. Graeme Mann, Gordon Pirie, Chris Robb, Derren McRae 07. Sarah Brownie, Penny Diplock

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Willie Miller MBE

Originally signed as a striker in 1971 before being converted to defender, Willie went on to rack up the most league appearances ever for an Aberdeen player, turning out 556 times between 1973 and 1990 when injury forced his premature retirement. During that time he led the Dons to a dozen major trophies, including the European Cup Winners Cup, and won 65 international caps. Once famously described by Sir Alex Ferguson as ‘the best penalty box defender in the world’, Willie was manager at Pittodrie between 1992 and 1995, returning, in 2004 as Director of Football, while among his other business interests is the recently opened Skipper’s Restaurant in Aberdeen. What keeps Willie Miller on the ball? The continual challenge that football brings in terms of working with Jimmy Calderwood and his staff to ensure Aberdeen Football Club is as successful as it possibly can be. What so far has been the biggest highlight of your career? No surprise there – the lifting of the European Cup Winners Cup in Gothenburg in May 1983 surpasses anything before or after! What one piece of advice would you oﬀer an aspiring North-east professional, either in football or in business? The same for both; namely have faith and belief in your own ability and never give up! Time to kick oﬀ your boots, now... How do you chill out? Usually on the golf course and if possible, a nice glass of red to perfectly complete the chilling process!

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Willie Miller MBE