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I’ve recently returned from Cyprus, where my sister, Jill, tied the knot with long-term partner, Bill Lownie, to the applause of gathered guests from Aberdeen.
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During the week of the nuptials, we had the pleasure of staying in luxury holiday accommodation that presides over breathtaking azure views of Pissouri Bay. I’m thrilled, therefore, to be able to offer Trend readers the chance to win a week in the lovely Zeta Villa. Find out more on page 50.
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Cover Image - Jill Davidson Photograph by Ross Mitchell
14 FASHION 14 Coat Tales 22 Man About Town 23 Leather’n’Lace 54 Bright Young Things HEALTH AND BEAUTY 40 Win a Pampering Session at Preen FOOD AND DRINK 26 Eat My Words 28 Restaurant Reviews 30 21st Century Cocktailia 32 Say Cheese 44 Blinded by Delights of Sensory Dining HOMES AND INTERIORS 36 Tradition at Heart TRAVEL 31 Win a Stay in Malmaison Aberdeen 42 Something for the Weekend: Gleneagles Hotel & Spa 50 Win a Week in a Luxury Cypriot Holiday Home
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64 SHOPPING 53 Dig This: Garden Centre Gifts FEATURES 09 You Said it 10 Celebrities’ Winter Wonderlands 34 My Big Break 41 Trend’s Life with Style Awards Update 45 Not so Private Benjamin 46 On a Par with Richie Ramsay 52 Meet the Stars’ Favourite Jeweller 63 Chasing the Dream 64 Win a Red Carpet Casino Experience 74 On the Sofa with Rachael Tennant ART AND CULTURE 49 Simply Read - Trend’s Look at Books 57 Sound Explosion: Katerwaul
Our homecoming to a somewhat nippy north saw me dusting off my winter wardrobe. As a devoted sun worshipper, I don’t make the transition into woollies easily, which is why this issue of Trend is packed with ideas about how to wrap up this season with fashion panache. As usual, we showcase the considerable creative talent that the North-east continues to nurture - including jeweller to A-list stars, the charming Gerry Summers. Due to increasing demand from our valued advertisers, we’ve again boosted our page count, this time to a bumper 76 pages. That allows us to bring to you even more exciting competitions. . . Win a make-over at iconic Ishoka, a stay in the newly unveiled boutique hotel, Malmaison, a pampering session, or a Hollywood-style evening for six at Aberdeen’s new G casino, with drinks, dinner and your personal limo and croupier. Also, turn to page 41 to find out more about Trend’s very own 2009 awards ceremony, designed to salute Aberdeenshire’s lifestyle elite. Get your nomination in now! Until February, thanks for reading. Best wishes, niki tennant, editor
MOTORING 58 Porsche 911 SOCIETY 65 Take Me Take Me 70 Glamorous Gatherings 05