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Aberdeen

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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 09

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Trend is two!

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FASHION | BEAUTY | FOOD | PROPERTY | INTERIORS | REVIEWS | CARS

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Contents Aberdeen

trend PUBLISHED BY Trend Productions Ltd 2 Rubislaw Place Aberdeen AB10 1XN 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

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FASHION 16 Back to Black 32 WIN a JUICY watch from Finnie’s 33 WIN designer lingerie from Frou Frou

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ADVERTISING & DISTRIBUTION Gill Buyers - gill@trendmagazine.co.uk FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Jill Walker - jwalker@trendmagazine.co.uk BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Leigh Mathieson - leigh@trendmagazine.co.uk EVENTS Lynn Batham - lynn@trendmagazine.co.uk Nicola Smith - nicola@trendmagazine.co.uk DESIGN & PRODUCTION EQ Design Limited www.eqdesign.co.uk PRINT CCB Limited

SHOPPING SHOWCASE 24 Heads and Tails HEALTH & BEAUTY 10 Ten Years Younger 22 WIN a Rejuvenating Facial from SAKS FOOD & DRINK 26 Restaurant Reviews 28 Yes, Chef 39 WIN a Nick Nairn Cookery School day 47 Shaken, not stirred: Trend Talks Cocktails FEATURES 8 You Said It

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Community Counsel Happy Birthday to Us: Trend is Two! Talking Back: Your Letters Trend Competition Winners

TRAVEL 42 WIN Four Days in the Big Apple from Heavenly Pizzas 60 Haste Ye Back to Ardeonig 62 Postcard from Norway DESIGN 52 Art for Floors 53 WIN a TV Designer Garden Makeover 54 Lava Jewellery: It’s Hot SOUNDS 63 Stan’s the Man VROOM 58 The Paganzi Zonda: No Lightweight NOT SO SECRET SOCIETY 70 Glamorous Gatherings

Editor’s welcome We made a wish, and it came true…

Trend is officially two!

and our circulation from 5,000 to an amazing 17,000.

Each and every one of us who’ve been involved since the inception of this exciting project covets it like a baby.

From day one, it’s been tremendous fun.

We’re all now proud to be moving into year three, and to be taking our cherished readers, advertisers and supporters with us.

MD Gill Buyers had the vision, and the rest of the team – from design, to sales, events, distribution, finance/ administration, print, photography, style and editorial - have been privileged to help make it happen. (Have we had to manage the tantrums that custodians of a two-year-old are led to expect? Now, that would be telling…!)

Since our launch in October 2007, we have boosted our pages from 56 to 76 –

Our 2nd birthday fireworks display comes in the form of some of our most sparkling competitions ever – win four days in New York, an overnight stay in a Perthshire retreat, luscious lingerie, chic Juicy Couture watches, a day at the Nick Nairn Cookery School, and a consultation with a TV garden designer.

EDITOR’S ETCHINGS

food and wine critic samples what’s much more palatable than squashed tomato and stew (from page 26), while reporter Alison endeavours to look 10 years younger on page 10.

Thanks for reading. See you in December/January.

Best wishes, Niki Tennant Editor

In keeping with the birthday theme, our

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Contributors

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I woul “...produce a social documentary in the boundaries in which we are not allowed to see or know within military bases such as Area 51. The intense secrecy surrounding the base located in the southern part of Nevada has made it the frequent subject of conspiracy theories and a central component to unidentified flying objects. Being invisible would allow me to capture the pure essence of the subject matter, the mystery and the theories.”

“...make the world a better place. I’d selflessly go to meetings and slap people on the back of the head whenever they spout meaningless business jargon. When my hand got too sore, I'd move on to staging paranormal events and religious miracles round the city for my own amusement. The art gallery might be missing their Bacon, Blake and the Ken Currie but this would just be coincidental, I’m sure.”

OTHER CONTRIBUTERS IN THIS ISSUE Newsline Scotland David Nicholson David Gillanders Leigh Mathieson Sharon Hawthorne Kerry Taylor-Smith Carol Brown www.wineuncorkededucation.co.uk Fashion Stylist - Stephanie Forrest Fashion Stylists Assistant - Maxine Eggenberger Hair Styling - Rory McGhee at Biyoni Models - Yasmin Moayyad & Matthew Tranter

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The City is an ideal venue for conferences, client or team meetings, entertaining clients or private functions. It is a new development located within the heart of the city, and offers a conference room and café all under one roof - making it perfect for business development purposes.

The facility offers a modern and spacious conference room complete with: • STATIONARY • FLIPCHART • LAPTOP TO WIDE SCREEN TV ENABLEMENT All available on request and for a competitive price.

This facility is also suitable for private parties so why not mix business with pleasure. It leads onto a roof-top terrace, making it the place to be in the summer months. Our friendly and accommodating staff will provide food and beverages and will help decorate the venue on request.

Cover Model: Yasmin Moayyad Photography: Ross Mitchell Cover look created by Rae Mathieson using: Face: prep and prime face, studio fix foundation NW35, studio sculpt concealer NW30, prep and prime transparent powder, mineralize skinfinish powder ‘gentle’, Bronzer ‘Matte’, crème colour base ‘pearl’.

Eyes: prep and prime eye base‘medium’, Eyeshadows in ‘ploof!’, ‘filament’, ‘carbon’, ‘satin taupe’, ‘black tied’, eye kohl ‘smoulder’, paintpot in ‘blackground’, Brow pencil in‘stud’, false lashes ‘nadine’.

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Emma Wattie, 27, Personal Co-ordinator, Aberdeen

Lara D’Wit, 28, Quality Co-ordinator, Aberdeen

I like to watch a pile of dvd’s and cuddle up with my little puppy, Blu.

I like to cosy up under my duvet and watch reruns of ‘Sex and the City’.

Donald McKernie, 58, Senior Project Manager, Oldmeldrum I enjoy sitting at the fireside, whether it be watching some television or reading a good book. When I’m not doing that I can be found in the kitchen enjoying some cooking.

You said it...

Heather Rust, 54, Nurse, Aberdeen

Gail Cormack, 35, PA, Aberdeen

I try to get to some of the music venues in the city such as The Tunnels, or I occasionally go to the theatre as a treat.

I like to cosy up and catch up with dvd’s, especially the seasons of ‘Mad Men’ and ‘24’.

I also like to get back into the gym and do some detoxing.

WITH THE NIGHTS GETTING DARKER WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COMFORT PASTIME?

> Interviews by Leigh Mathieson

< Angie Nicol, 39, Mum, Ferryhill When it starts to get colder, I like to curl up in front of the coal fire!

> Paul Fraser, 36, Businessman, Oldmeldrum I like to sit down in front of the TV with a bottle of red wine, and watch sky sports.

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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.

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BEAUTY FEATURE

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When Lori, Gail and the team at Beauty Uncovered told Trend they could make me look ten years younger, I assumed that they’d have to resort to surgery or Photoshop.

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I have an appallingly low maintenance approach to the way I look. If I’m honest, I don’t even own a comb, and my beauty routine most days consists of sunscreen. My face is a bit like a potato that’s been left in a shed all winter in a high gravity environment. On the rare occasions I wear makeup, you’d think it had been applied in a power cut during an earthquake.

The salon also offers a wide range of facials, peels, massages, Ioniethermie inch loss, aromatherapy, waxing, tinting, spray-tanning, manicures, pedicures and Ellipse laser treatments to ensure you look your best from top to toe.

So I put myself in Beauty Uncovered’s friendly and expert hands.

After a consultation, the girls designed a custom programme to rejuvenate my skin. They suggested a combination of Diamond Tome micro dermabrasion, Omilux light sessions and CACI non surgical facelift treatments.

Diamond Tome uses tiny diamond chips to slough off dead skin cells and reveal fresh skin. Omnilux uses light of different wavelengths to promote the production of collagen and elastin, plumping the skin and the CACI treatments use faradic currents to stimulate the facial muscles to turn back the clock.

Each day, I used a range of Priori products with high levels of anti-oxidants.

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After a month, my skin is springier and more resilient, the overall tone is improved. It feels smoother and glows with health. It’s also pinker and warmer and my jawline is firmer. My eyes look better since individual lash extensions were painstakingly applied.

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WHERE KIDS CAN BE KIDS ADVERTORIAL

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> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

Fitness should be fun… which means there’s no better time to start than in childhood.

Aberdeen’s top fitness destination, David Lloyd Leisure, recently unveiled its new, state-of-the-art ‘Kids’ Space’ – a colourful play zone for children aged three months to 11 years.

Kids can be kids in Kids’ Space. They now have their own dedicated activity zone within David Lloyd Leisure to be enjoyed on their own, with friends, or with family.

Kids’ Space includes a crèche, which is open four mornings a week for little ones aged three months to five years.

Qualified football coaches, gymnasts, dance teachers and fitness instructors are on hand to host seven-day-a-week instructions in a variety of classes.

They include pre-school gym sessions, body conditioning for mums and babies, post natal classes, football coaching – and even music and movement.

Parents and carers can choose to leave children in the care of Kids’ Space while they pursue their own exercise programmes – or join the youngsters in a joint fun class.

“Children now have their own rainbow-lit, purpose-built space, with soft, cushioned flooring, a wall of mirrors with ballet bars, and every game imaginable,” said David Lloyd sports manager, Susie Malcolm.

“This is the ideal way to introduce children to a positive attitude to fitness.”

The Kids’ Space at David Lloyd Leisure is open seven days a week, and is available for children’s birthday parties.

For information, contact: David Lloyd Leisure, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 7AY T: 01224 321333 www.davidlloyd.co.uk 12

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Collection Fall 2009 With two stores in Aberdeen and a third on the cards there’s no denying that @hamishmunro have found the perfect formula when it comes to selling fashion.

With womenswear now accounting for over 30% of the turnover and the business still steadily growing, Orla Kiely is one of the new womenswear labels to be introduced in the store for autumn ’09. This collection shows us a designer who has brought her signature style to new levels while retaining the feminine charm and playfulness which she has become so well known for.

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On the footwear front purple and berry shades are the stand out colours and look stunning in some of the lace up shoes and ankle boots on show in the store. One of the cutest things they stock are the redfoot and cocorose foldable flat pumps, just great for popping in your handbag.

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© Ross Mitchell www.rossmitchell.com Yasmin wears: Coat £199, Karen Millen 'Garbage' Bag price on request, Peltoniemi Scarf, stylist's own Matthew wears: Three Piece Pinstripe Suit £720, Purple Striped Shirt £110, both Paul Smith at Kafka

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Yasmin wears: Diane Von Furstenberg Maasai Print Dress £330 Jimmy Choo Sandals £450, both Cruise Necklace, stylist's own

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Yasmin wears: Dress £165, Karen Millen Kurt Geiger Shoe Boots £130, John Lewis Gloves, model’s own

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© Ross Mitchell www.rossmitchell.com Yasmin wears: Grey Coast 'Tessa' Dress £125 Kurt Geiger Suede Shoe Boots £150 Bag £70, all John Lewis Ribbon Scarf £99, Karen Millen Tights, stylist’s own Necklace £65 and Bracelet £60, Silver Experience at Cadeau Matthew wears: Ted Baker Endurance Trousers £120 Tie from a selection £15, both John Lewis White Shirt £80 Sunglasses £165 Coat £595, all Paul Smith at Kafka Suede Shoes £325 Leather Belt £150, both Prada at Kafka

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Yasmin wears: Diane von Furstenberg 'Jori’ Dress £350 D&G Patent Court £325, both Cruise Jacket £70, Warehouse at John Lewis Necklace £35, Coast

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Matthew wears: Three piece suit £840 White Shirt £80, both Paul Smith at Kafka Suede Shoes £325, Prada at Kafka Scarf, stylist’s own

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© Ross Mitchell www.rossmitchell.com Yasmin wears: D&G Sheer Silk Blouse £180 D&G Satin Trouser £175, both Cruise Thanks to our models - Yasminn Moayyad & Matthew Tranter, hair stylist - Rory McGhee, fashion stylists - Stephanie Forrest & Maxine Eggenberger, make up artist - Rae Mathieson and stockists - John Lewis, Kafka, Cruise, Coast, Karen Millen and Peltoniemi.

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Give yourself a little lift!

COMPETITION

> WORDS BY ALISON DANIELS

We’re offering one very lucky reader the chance to turn back the clock courtesy of SAKS, Aberdeen’s premier hair and beauty destination.

The new CACI Ultra Anti-Aging Facial uses a combination of micro-currents, ultrasound, highfrequency vibration and diode photo stimulation to take years off your appearance. Essentially, the skin is refreshed, re-educated and rejuvenated using one of a choice of seventy different programmes, meaning each client gets a treatment regime designed to meet their individual skin’s needs.

The CACI Ultra Anti-Aging Facial starts off with a relaxing cleansing and toning of the skin, followed by a gentle strawberry-scented fruit acid peel. Then the muscles of the face, cheeks, chin, forehead and eyes are treated to almost imperceptible stimulation and a rejuvenating serum. A special attachment is used to boost collagen production, improving the appearance of deeper wrinkles. Then the skin is treated with red light to promote healing and a blue light which helps improve the texture of pores, reduce oiliness and improve the skin. A special vibrating plate helps boost circulation and boosts sallow skin. This is followed by an intense moisture boost.

CACI isn’t just for the girls either. An increasing number of men find that the CACI Ultra system leaves them with firmer, more toned facial skin.

SAKS are offering one lucky Trend reader a course of ten CACI Ultra Anti Aging Facial treatments worth £550. To enter please answer this question: Where are the two Saks Salons located in Aberdeen?

Email your answer with Saks in the subject box include your name, address, and telephone numbers and tell us where you picked up your copy of Trend.

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Fenner & Coburn /Rosie Thistle’s Tea Room

A match made in heaven > WORDS BY ALISON DANIELS

Throughout history, there have been some great pairings. Anthony and Cleopatra and Romeo and Juliet to name two; and now Thistle Street provides the backdrop for another great duo.

Fenner and Coburn share a retail space with Rosie Thistle’s Tea Room. It’s a match made in heaven for the busy shopper who fancies a break and a browse at the same time.

The front of the shop is given over to Rosie Thistle’s Tea Room which offers a fresh and tasty selection of sandwiches, Panini’s and home baking. If you’re dying for a cuppa after a hard morning’s shopping, then you’ll be spoilt for choice. Rosie Thistle’s carries a range of speciality teas, coffees, Chinese herbal teas, and even an exotic rose petal tea. The hot chocolate shouldn’t be dismissed, either.

Squashy sofas come equipped with a selection of books and magazines and offer an ideal haven to the reluctant male shopping companion. Install your other half with a coffee and a cupcake and he’ll be happy to wait while you treat yourself at Fenner & Coburn.

Fenner & Coburn offer an outstandingly well chosen distillation of key seasonal trends in clothing, bags and footwear, much of it unique in Aberdeen. There are bags from Majo, Paparazzi and Lulu Guinness, footwear by Fly, Irregular Choice, Miss Sixty and Ursula Mascaro. Clothing ranges from padded jackets and chunky knitwear to delicate dresses in gossamer fabrics. There’s a great selection of directional, but wearable, jewellery to put the finishing touches to an outfit. The staff are friendly, relaxed and can also help put together an outfit or a capsule wardrobe to take you through the season.

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Fenner & Coburn at Rosie Thistle’s Tea Room make the ideal combination. Where else can you pick up a whole new wardrobe and have afternoon tea at the same time?

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Restaurant REVIEWS > WORDS BY CAROL BROWN

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Lunch Review: The Marine Hotel, Stonehaven I’m always drawn to the harbour side at Stonehaven, (it reminds me of time spent living on Guernsey), and I’ve been an occasional visitor to the Marine Hotel for as long as I’ve been in Aberdeen. This was my first visit since the refurbishment and I barely recognised the upstairs restaurant. Muted tones and dark wood set the scene, and there are glorious views over the harbour.

We watched hopeful seagulls surround a fishing boat. A flotilla of ducks swam back and forth whilst children splashed about in the sea.

As well as the wine list, there is an impressive menu of both Scottish and international beers by the bottle and on draught. From the pump, I chose a Hoegaarden wheat beer. I’m happy to experiment with my beer and food matching, and this is the place to do it as The Marine

Hotel was voted the CAMRA Scottish Pub of the year 2008/2009.

All my good lunch time intentions of a salad or soup and sandwich went out of the window.

The imaginative menu changes with the seasons.

I began with a filo basket filled with smoked chicken and feta, and with a deliciously robust sundried tomato pesto, whilst my partner indulged in the Marines’ take on one of his favourites, a creamy hot smoked salmon skink served in its own bread bowl.

The specials board enticed us for the main event. For me, what has now become a modern classic -scallops with black pudding.

Perfectly seared and sweet, they were fragrant with basil oil and came with

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mashed potatoes. Across the table, moist sea bass fillets were complimented by a creamy, curried mussel sauce and jasmine rice.

Our youngest son had opted for the soup and wrap, and promised to share his warm banana pancakes with ice cream and butterscotch sauce - wonderfully indulgent they were too.

A combination of cracking location, good food, interesting beers and speedy, friendly service mean that a return visit is on the cards.

The Marine Hotel Shorehead, Stonehaven T: 01569 762155 www.marinehotelstonehaven.co.uk

Dinner Review: The Bhan Thai, Aberdeen You can’t beat a good session of aromatherapy, but on this occasion I wasn’t being massaged with essential oils, I was revelling in the enticing aromas wafting around the restaurant.

The Thai experience began with friendly waiting staff dressed in elegant Thai dresses and a Singha Thai beer in hand. We faced some difficult decisions but didn’t opt for one of the five set menus. However, we did submit to the Bhan Thai starter platter (£7.95 per person). Chicken Satay with peanut dipping sauce, Thai Fishcakes with a sweet and sour vinaigrette, Thoong Thong; crispy vegetable parcels with a sweet chilli sauce, Goong Hom Pha; deep fried wrapped

prawns and glossy and Sticky Honey Roast Pork Ribs. The individuality of the flavours shone through with each dish. We opted for a new world wine, the Australian Tiddy Widdy Well white (£14.50). An interesting blend of Colombard, Riesling and Sauvignon with vibrant lime, grapefruit and floral touches and refreshing just dry minerally, citrus notes.

rice and fried noodles with bean sprouts accompanied.

A Gaeng Masaman Curry (£9.50) awaited; slow cooked, fall apart lamb with potatoes and peanuts in a rich, highly fragrant gravy and Panang King Prawns (£12.00), an intense creamy red curry with coconut milk and Kaffir lime leaves and the seductive bite of finely tuned chilli. Steamed jasmine

Bhan Thai Restaurant and Takeaway 21 Rose Street Aberdeen AB10 1TX T: 01224 639155 www.bhanthaiaberdeen.co.uk

The atmosphere and the attention to detail in both service and food have given the Bhan Thai a well deserved following. If you yearn for the authentic flavours of holidays in Thailand gone by then make sure that you add this restaurant to your ‘must visit’ list.

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Food, gloriousfood > INTERVIEW BY NIKI TENNANT

Craig Mackenzie, Commis Chef, The Milton

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Craig was Commis Chef at the Potarch Hotel for two years before joining the Milton seven months ago. In July this year he won the Young Scottish Seafood Chef of the Year Award against tough competition in Edinburgh, and later this month as part of his prize Craig has the privilege of cooking for the First Minister and a delegation of European MPs. Craig is currently working towards his SVQ Level 3 under the tutelage of Executive Chef David Littlewood.

What in your career has made you most proud?

Winning the Young Seafood Chef of the Year Award made me very proud.

What dish says home to you?

Breaded Haddock What’s the most bizarre request you’ve ever received from a diner?

Roast Beef – hold the Beef!

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Cheesy Garlic Naan Pizza Where did you have your most memorable meal?

My most memorable meal was in the Conservatory Restaurant at the Marcliffe Who is your fantasy dinner guest?

Marco Pierre White

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CRAB CAKES

(makes 6 large fishcakes) 500g fresh white crab meat (cooked) 1.5 tbsp mayonnaise 150g breadcrumbs 3 beaten eggs Lemon juice to taste Pinch coriander Pinch cayenne pepper Mix together breadcrumbs, mayonnaise and eggs. Add crab meat, stir and season with cayenne & lemon to taste. Shape into 2 – 3 cm wide cakes and shallow fry each side until golden. Keep in a warm oven until ready to serve.

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Relax at Foodstory Take time out from the stresses of the festive season to treat yourself with a bite of lunch, or join with friends for an organic hot chocolate with cardamom and share a cranberry chocolate brownie.

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Bistronomy > WORDS

BY NIKI TEN NANT

for the bon viveur

It’s no coincidence that romantic restaurant La Stella combines an Italian name with traditional French ambience.

Take a generous helping of the freshest ingredients from Scotland’s natural larder. Fold in a good measure of rustic French fayre, and blend with the magnificent flavours of the Mediterranean. Serve by candlelight.

That’s the dish of every day at La Stella in Aberdeen’s Adelphi Lane, which was acquired earlier this year by passionate chef Chris Tonner and his ‘front-ofhouse’ fiancée, Lynsey Yule.

Promising Scottish fayre with a modern twist, intimate and romantic restaurant La Stella has won the hearts of Aberdeen’s most discerning diners.

Chef Chris – whose enthusiasm for his relatively new venture is truly infectious

– has brought ‘bistronomy’ to Aberdeen by serving gastro food in a relaxed, bistro setting.

Serving specialities such as beetroot, lime and Sambuca-cured sea trout, and 24-hour, slow-roasted belly of pork, it’s no wonder weekend tables at La Stella are reserved two weeks in advance.

Trend tip: Sample La Stella’s succulent mussels, swathed in Scrumpy cider, pancetta and garlic cream. Devine.

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COMPETITION

Time for Couture WIN… a watch from the JUICY range, exclusive to Finnie’s

“A Juicy girl is highly spirited, feminine, flirty, likes to show off the latest trends, always sophisticated, appreciates casual luxury, confident and stylish.”

That’s what they say about Juicy Couture watch wearers and to celebrate this new range Finnies the Jeweller is offering three lucky ‘Trend’ readers the opportunity to be amongst the first in the North East to be wearing these gorgeous and distinctive watches.

All you have to do to win one of these must have timepieces from Finnies is to answer the following simple question.

Which anniversary has Finnies just celebrated? 20th? 40th? 50th?

Email your answer to info@trendmagazine.co.uk, with Juicy in the subject box, along with your name, address, contact telephone number and where you picked up your copy of Trend.

If you simply can’t wait for the results of the competition go to Finnies at 219-223 George Street, Aberdeen and see the Juicy Couture timepiece range priced from £89 to £399.

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Elixir de Lingerie, a diffusion line by French lingerie designer Lejaby, is completely dedicated to comfort and elegance for well-endowed women. With open necklines or full coverage cuts and its ultra-soft sophisticated materials, Elixir ensures you perfect support and comfort from C cup up to H cup whilst still accentuating your silhouette.

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For a chance to win, simply email your answer, with Frou Frou in the subject box, to info@trendmagazine.co.uk, stating your name, address, email and contact numbers, and tell us where you picked up your copy of Trend.

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PROFILE

> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

If the North-east’s schools are at the heart of the community, then Victoria Drysdale’s family orientated magazine is firmly at the heart of its schools.

in July 2007.

Within only six months – a year prior to the vision outlined in her business plan – she introduced Raring2Go to Aberdeen city.

After the birth of her daughter, Natasha, three years ago, Victoria found that her career as a professional conference organiser at Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC) no longer suited her lifestyle.

With a focus of family and children aged under 12, the quarterly magazine is distributed among Aberdeen City Council primary schools, playgroups, leisure centres and shops, and has a circulation of 26,000.

At the end of 2006, she responded to an advertisement in a national glossy for an Aberdeenshire franchisee for community magazine, Raring2Go.

It’s a showcase for the region’s family products and services, and includes a comprehensive, well-thumbed what’s on guide.

The requirements perfectly matched her skills set – and she launched the magazine

Victoria – who is soon to open an office in Aberdeen’s Little Belmont Street and

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commission a freelance designer and writer – hopes to extend circulation by up to 10,000 next year.

“I get great feedback from parents and advertisers, and the response rate to our competitions is tremendous,” said Victoria, who not only acts as a consultant to the AECC, but is also mentor to 25 other magazine franchisees from Manchester north.

Victoria is a finalist in the Alex Buchanan Smith Spirit of Enterprise category of the Grampian Enterprise Awards.

E: Aberdeenshire@raring2go.co.uk www.raring2go.co.uk

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> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

From drab to fab This sad looking house in Cults was crying out for a make over!

New owners Gareth Innes and Fiona Suttie had the vision to transform this modest three-bedroom, two-bathroom house into a dream, spacious home, with an additional bedroom, five bathrooms, and a contemporary openplanned living space.

While their new look home had to have all the attributes that would suit their young family, the couple were keen to take into account the environmental impact of the development.

Having seen Leathan Property’s 36

advertisements in Trend, they invited the all-in-one development team to tender – and charged them with the complete project management of their new-look home, from conception to completion.

“The house was tired and drab - the ugly duckling in a desirable area,” explained Leathan director, Tommy McCarthy. Architects Fitzgerald & Associates were also appointed to the project by Fiona and Gareth..

The team gave the villa a five-star makeover, using the highest standard of materials, hand crafted solid cedar windows, doors and cladding, automatic cedar garage door, Tatajuba brazilian decking for longer life, and stainless steel balustrades with toughened safety glass.

Eco-friendly external finishes included a sarnafil flat roof membrane, giving higher insulation with longer lasting guarantees.

The Leathan team applied the very latest external render ďŹ nish, K Rend silicone range incorporating silicone water repellents as an integral part of the cement based render system. This silicone technology imparts a high degree of water repellency to the render surface whilst allowing water vapour to pass through the render, allowing the substrate to breathe.

Look out for a walk-though of this gracious living space in the December/January issue of Trend.

This project was delivered ahead of schedule by Leathan Property. Tommy McCarthy oďŹ&#x20AC;ers home-owners embarking on a similar undertaking the following advice: - Plan what you want for your home well in advance, be realistic, and be prepared for a change in direction that may impact on budget and schedule.

- Appoint a respected architect who understands your needs and leaves no stone unturned.

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ADVERTORIAL

Northwood Aberdeen:

The property professionals > WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

North-east landlords can be assured their property is in safe hands when they put their trust in Northwood.

Northwood, in Aberdeen’s Rosemount Place, offers a high calibre range of services tailored to match the level of involvement a landlord wishes to have in the management of a rented property.

“Our unique product is our ‘Platinum Guaranteed’ rental income scheme,” explained Northwood managing director, Steven Mearns, whose firm has an extensive portfolio of rental properties – from bed-sits to stately homes.

“It offers landlords complete peace of mind and can take away the financial risk that can be associated with renting out a property.”

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The no-obligation scheme offers landlords guaranteed rental income 12 months of the year, regardless of whether there is a tenant in the property.

Northwood will tell a landlord at the outset how much they will pay over the 12 months of their contract – even if the property is vacant.

The lettings agency also has a successful introduction service, in which they market a rental property, vet prospective tenants, conduct viewings, and draw up legal agreements and a full, photographic inventory.

As part of the comprehensive service, Northwood will also check a tenant into the property at the commencement of the lease, and transfer utilities and council tax obligations to the tenant.

Alternatively, Northwood can be instructed to find a suitable tenant, and then leave the landlord to manage the rest of the rental process themselves.

“We are happy to visit a property and advise landlords about how much they can expect to command in rental income,” said Steven, whose business operates a traditional commissionbased service for landlords who seek to take on more of the risk – and reap greater rewards.

Northwood Aberdeen 225 Rosemount Place Aberdeen AB25 2XS T: 01224 218450 F: 01224 637950 E: Aberdeen@NorthwoodUK.com www.northwooduk.com

COMPETITION

WIN… A DAY’S COOKING COURSE FOR TWO AT THE NICK NAIRN COOK SCHOOL WIN: The Nick Nairn Cook School is offering a lucky Trend reader the chance to win two places at a recreational cooking day* (each worth £185). To enter, email your answer to the following question to: info@trendmagazine, with ‘Nick Nairn’ in the subject box. Include your address and contact numbers and tell us where you picked up your copy of Trend. Closing date for entries: November 9, 2009. *Prize excludes Saturday courses.

Q: In which year did Nick set up the cook school?

Nick Nairn Cook School Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JZ Classes from £165 pp. Web saver discounts available on classes and gift vouchers

For a decade, Nick Nairn was one of Scotland’s few Michelin starred chefs. In 2000, whilst running his eponymous restaurant in Glasgow, he set up a small cookery school in a converted piggery in the Trossachs.

Four years ago, he left the restaurant business entirely to dedicate himself to the Nick Nairn Cook School on his family’s land on the shores of the Lake of Menteith.

Today, the school inspires kitchen confidence in 6,000 home cooks each year.

Day, weekend and five-day courses are available. Easy Posh Dinner Party is a popular day, with a focus on restaurantstyle food made easy. Other courses include Feast of Fish or Meat, and Game & Poultry days.

> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

Students spend the day cooking, eating and drinking in beautiful surroundings.

The classroom includes 12 state-of-the-art cooking stations that can accommodate 24 students. Across the hall is an elegant dining room with a wood burning oven overlooking the school’s organic garden and Victorian greenhouse.

Nick’s school will be celebrating its 10th birthday next year, having put over 40,000 foodies through its doors.

Nick says: “Cooking for groups at home is uncharted ground for many. The very thought can bring a sense of fear and loathing to the fore. The good news is that we’re pretty damn good at teaching those little kitchen secrets and we excel at growing your confidence in the kitchen.”

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TRAVEL

New York is the perfect holiday destination for a romantic weekend for two, a week-long sight-seeing holiday, or a three-day shopping trip. > WORDS BY KERRY TAYLOR-SMITH

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If you can prise yourself away from the shops, visit the Statue of Liberty in Lower Manhattan. For a few dollars you can take a boat over to Liberty Island, and now President Obama has relaxed security, you can once more go inside the famous lady’s crown for a unique view of New York.

There are some fantastic views of New York from the Empire State Building. Different packages allow you to visit different floors, but the 86th floor and 1050 feet will be high enough for most people! Amongst other popular sights are the Chrysler Building, Ground Zero and Rockafeller Centre, complete with outdoor ice rink.

If you fancy a show, head for Broadway and Times Square. If it’s tranquility you seek, a walk around Central Park takes you away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. Or, if you’re a sports fan, see the New York Knicks at Madison Square Gardens.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy on a trip to New York, and with so many restaurants, shops and landmarks around, you’ll never be short of anything to do or places it eat in a city that never sleeps.

ction in one a e th f o e c li cities.

Get a s most vibrant ’s ld r o w e th of Aberdeen’s Heavenly Pizzas is offering a lucky Trend reader and a companion a chance to take a giant bite of the Big Apple.

The four-night trip includes return flights to New York from London, four-star accommodation, and tickets for the famed ‘Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour.’

This visit to the city that never sleeps is brought exclusively to Trend by Heavenly Pizzas of Rosemount, Kintore and Mannofield to celebrate the imminent launch of the company’s new website and super efficient on-line ordering service.

Said managing director James Cummings: “We are about to launch the brand new Heavenly website, which includes a fantastic on-line ordering module. We have seen a huge increase in customers using on-line ordering, and felt we needed to update the site to make this experience as enjoyable and as simple as possible.”

Heavenly Pizzas became the only takeaway pizza company in Scotland to be awarded a healthyliving award from Consumer Focus Scotland for its collection of healthier thin-base pizzas, whose healthier toppings include a range of mouth watering vegetables, which are highlighted on the menu using the healthyliving apple logo.

For a chance to win, simply email your answer, with New York in the subject box, to info@trendmagazine.co.uk, stating your name, address, email and contact numbers, and tell us where you picked up your copy of Trend: Which award did Heavenly Pizzas receive for its healthy living menu?

www.heavenlypizzas.com

Terms and conditions: Entries close on 9 November 2009, and the prize must be taken between January 11 and February 28, 2010.

Please state if you do not wish Heavenly Pizzas to contact you with news and offers. Heavenly Pizzas will not pass on your details to any other organisation.

If it’s shopping you want, a day on Fifth Avenue and Garment District is a must, but don’t forget the smaller boutiques too, which often have exactly the same items at reduced prices.

And it’d be rude not to come back with a patent Macy’s bag or Bloomingdales bag.

ADVERTORIAL

Luxury, down to a TEE > WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

A prestigious international property company has secured exclusive rights to offer to discerning purchasers in the North-east of Scotland seasonal and fractional luxury ownership on the shores of Loch Lomond.

the ultimate in luxury, with sumptuous soft furnishings and Bang & Olufsen home entertainment systems.

Aberdeen-based Reaper International is the only property company to bring to the North-east the opportunity to purchase 12 weeks a year in the luxury mansion house at The Carrick on the De Vere deluxe resort at Cameron House.

“We are privileged to have secured the exclusive rights as the only company in the North-east to sell these deluxe apartments that have been created for high net-worth individuals who appreciate the finer things in life,” said Reaper International managing director, Steven Reaper, who founded the business in August 2008.

The grand mansion has been converted into two, three and four-bedroom apartments. Reaper International has secured the rights to offer these properties for sale, six of which have magnificent views over the picturesque Loch Lomond.

If the lure of one of the most famous golf courses in the world is not enough, owners of these deluxe apartments in The Carrick mansion also have the luxury of being able to unwind in the award-winning spa, or enjoy fine cuisine in the stylish Claret Jug Clubhouse.

The Carrick is a Mecca for golfers the world over, having already attracted some elite personalities from the sporting and entertainment industries.

As part of the RCI Regency Collection, owners at The Carrick may choose to exchange their weeks for luxury breaks at other five-star destinations worldwide.

The North-east’s own Paul Lawrie is touring pro at The Carrick, which welcomed some of the world’s highest ranking golfers in July for the Scottish Open.

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For further information, contact: Steven Reaper Reaper International T: 0845 057 3656 E: info@reaperinternational.com

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Picture Perfect See the world in high definition > WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

Consult Aberdeen’s oldest locally-established optician, Jenson and Ledingham, and see what you’ve been missing…

If you’re looking for the perfect setting for the most important day of your life, the historic 13th century Meldrum House estate has everything you could wish for to make your day a dream come true.

Whether it’s an intimate occasion or something on a grand scale in our marquee, we can provide the high quality of service you would expect. You can enjoy traditional stylish accommodation in the hotel or the more homely Chain Lodge. As an alternative our newly refurbished Stables offer beautiful rooms with contemporary Scottish interiors and has its very own chapel.

The friendly hotel staff will take care of all those little details that go to make a truly special occasion. Your guests can even round the whole day off at the stunning Meldrum House Golf Course.

Picture yourself in the beautiful setting of Meldrum House and we’ll make that dream come true.

Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Tel: +44 (0)1651 872294 Email: enquiries@meldrumhouse.com www.meldrumhouse.com

Jenson and Ledingham, in the city’s Belmont Street, is the only optician in Scotland to offer customized, iZon Wavefront-guided spectacle lenses that allow the wearer to see the world in high definition.

Spectacle wearers may think they are seeing perfectly – until they make the comparison.

Director Bill Hay B.Sc.F.B.CO explained: “Like fingerprints, no two eye prints are alike.

“With Wavefront-guided technology, we use a state-of-theart laser device to provide us with a bar coding that contains information about aberrations that interfere with the sharpness of vision, which can then be eliminated.”

The benefits of Wavefront-guided lenses come into sharp focus when wearers are driving in poor lighting conditions when the eyes perform least well. The lenses improve judgement about space and the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles, and quicken the wearer’s reaction time.

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TESTIMONIALS

Happy 2nd Birthday,

Trend

“We’re delighted to be part of such a well written and produced magazine.

We've been involved since day one.

Trend is a great size, has the right content and the right advertisers. I love it and hope it continues from strength to strength in the North-east.”

Matthew Finnie Finnies the Jewellers

Aberdeen loves you!

“We’ve successfully worked with Trend to raise the awareness of our exclusive Greenfields development of just 10 luxurious, executive homes in Cultercullen, and we have already secured one sale as a direct result of our advertising in the magazine. With limited media options available to reach our target audience for this development, Trend complements our brand values of style, quality and attention-to-detail, offering us a unique opportunity to appeal to prospective customers.”

Karen Armstrong Sales and Marketing Director, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland

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Our Life with Style awards, 2009

“Gill and the team have done so well to get Trend going. I love seeing what's new in the city.”

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It's a breath of fresh air.”

Lorna Cruikshank RGU Sport

“From our previous advertisements in Trend magazine during 2008/2009,The Rendezvous Gallery has been delighted with the responses to our advertisements from the readers of Trend magazine. Due to our advertisements dealing with Catriona Millar and Tom Merrifield we have acquired new clients. May I take this opportunity to wish Trend Magazine the very best for its future.”

Duane Mead Director, Rendezvouz Gallery

“Trend is a great addition to the Aberdeen scene. It has quickly become established as a must read. It's fun, entertaining and stylish.”

Ken Massie VisitScotland

“There have been several attempts over the years to give the North-east a professional magazine; but they didn’t really manage it somehow, they just couldn't pull it off and make it believable - you have. What you and your team have achieved is a very professional and sophisticated looking magazine. The content is well written and the layout is visually stimulating and interesting too, so well done!”

Kirsty McLean Garden Designer

“I would like to say a big thank you to Trend for my art feature in the last issue. I am delighted to be mentioned in Trend. I think the magazine represents a new, vibrant and exciting Aberdeen.

The feature has already brought me some publicity and Vogue has been in contact about a possible interview!”

Karen Meldrum Artist

“The awards are fabulous. I've never seen the Marcliffe so well lit.”

Alan Moult, XPD8 “The decor and ambiance are great. It goes to show there's a lot more to Aberdeen than oil and gas!”

Jackie Allen, B’s Knees “The room is very well laid out and the turnout is superb.”

Craig Ross, Synergy Salon Supplies “Gill has done a terrific job.The awards ceremony has been a great success. It's good to see so many of the area's newer and more dynamic businesses together. It's astounding when you realise what Aberdeen and the shire can offer in the way of design, style and hospitality. It really highlights the range and depth of what Aberdeen has to offer. There's a hidden passion in Aberdeen and Trend brings it out!”

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DESIGNER FEATURE

Art for floors > WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

With the 1980s trend of bagging carpets in favour of the wooden floor, anyone with a nuance of interior design flair was shopping for rugs.

Jean Moncrieff – a Gray’s School of Art graduate in textile design and weaving - was among them. Yet, the drab designs and inferior quality rugs she found in North-east stores fell short of her expectations and failed to inspire.

“I thought I could do much better than that and started to do some research,” remembers Jean, whose needlepoint designs were then selling in prestigious shopping destinations, such as Harrods and Liberty of London.

She was fascinated to discover that the craft of weaving was brought to Nepal by exiled Tibetans in the late 1950s/early 1960s.

Jean made a trip to Kathmandu to visit a number of accredited weavers who work with high quality wool from sheep reared in the Tibetan mountains. She selected the most skilled to produce high wool-count 52

rugs to her individual, inspired designs.

All colours are dyed exclusively, which makes each one of Jean’s rugs a oneoff. Styles range from traditional to minimalist, and she can work to a client’s own design or create a bespoke pattern to complement the appeal of a room.

Working from her home in Aboyne, Jean’s designs adorn the floors and walls of palaces, hotels, galleries and private homes around the world.

She and her suppliers are members of the Rugmark quality foundation, through which a percentage of her sales are returned to Nepal for the benefit of workers in the rug and carpet trade.

Want to know more?

Contact: Jean Moncrieff The Stables, Balnacoil Aboyne AB34 5JD T: 01339 885398 E: info@jeanmoncrieff.co.uk www.jeanmoncrieff.co.uk

COMPETITION

Win a Garden Design Session Kirsty McLean, guest designer for Beechgrove Garden, BBC Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest running gardening programme of 30 years, will work with you personally to develop a conceptual design for your garden.

Whatever your idea, this session can be used to develop a basic conceptual design for a small or medium sized garden or provide advice or basic solutions on any topic, such as privacy issues, planting suggestions for borders in shady areas, hot sunny slopes, or deal with ideas for speciďŹ c areas of the garden that need a face lift.

If you have never been through the design process before, this is an ideal introduction.

At the end of the session, Kirsty looks at what has been achieved and develop a strategy to take the plan forward. If you would like to continue to work through additional design phases following the session, The Garden Design Company can provide you with a complete service.

To win please answer this question: With which Gardening programme is Kirsty McLean guest designer?

Please email your answer, with Garden in the subject box, to info@trendmagazine.co.uk stating your name, address, contact telephone number and where you picked up your copy of Trend.

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hot contemporary rocks from lava

ART FEATURE

The jewellery business has always been a labour of love for soul mates, Jacqui and Duncan Grant.

The husband and wife team met while studying 3D design, specialising in jewellery, at Aberdeen’s Gray’s School of Art in 1989.

“The only available seat in the department was next to Duncan – and the rest, they say, is history,” said Jacqui.

Their personal and professional lives have been in tandem ever since. The pair worked together on the Rennie Mackintosh collection at Carrick in the ‘90s, before moving to Sandy Menzies, where Duncan was workshop manager and Jacqui had the role of senior designer/retail manager.

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They launched contemporary Scottish jewellery specialist, Lava Jewellery, in 2006 – an enterprise that became a fulltime venture for the couple at the end of last year.

Their distinctive and exclusive collections are strongly influenced by the Scottish landscape and the memories they evoke for Jacqui and Duncan. ‘Coastline’ immortalises a moonlit, beach front walk shared at Lossiemouth, while the Burns collection honours the bard in the year of the homecoming. That’s not all that’s personal about Lava. Jacqui frequently meets clients for a coffee to chat over

> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

ideas for bespoke designs, which are then modelled in wax to give the owner an accurate picture of how the piece will look.

“It’s a different style of dealing with people,” explained Jacqui, whose business also specialises in remodelling work, or the setting of stones which have been acquired by Aberdeen’s oil industry professionals on their worldwide travels.

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It is almost impossible to describe the Zonda - you really have to see it in the flesh, as this truly is a Supercar in every way.

For example, it weighs less than a Lotus Evora, 2750 lbs to be exact, and has a V12 Mercedes engine with over 600 bhp. At the touch of the throttle, because there is no weight in the car, there is no delay before the power arrives. The Zonda accelerates like a Formula One car and with its bubble canopy, shovel nose and rocket-like tail pipes, it turns heads like none other. Who cares what its 0 – 60 is, or its top speed – both are out of this world.

What I find interesting is the background of the designer, Horacio Pagani. He originates from Argentina, the son of a 58

baker, and he probably would have carried on the family business had he not started to avidly read Auto magazines.

He established his own small shop in 1977 and started to design and build car trailers and their suspensions. He was then asked to rebody a race car, as in his spare time he liked to work with fibre glass. Later he went on to design and build a racing car from scratch. This took him a year and, true to his name, the car came in at 88 lbs lighter than all the others in the same category.

Fast forward to today: the Zonda’s interior has amazing attention to detail, e.g. every

stitch in the soft trim is precisely placed and tensioned. Although the Zonda drives like a racing car, getting in and out of the Zonda is relatively easy. Pagani is well aware that people of all shapes and sizes will wish to drive this car.

Let’s face it, without Horacio there is no Zonda and if I tell you he works on every technical aspect of his car – he is chief stylist, chief engineer, chief executive and also head of public relations - he does truly put his heart and soul into the Zonda.

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STAR LETTER Dear Trend, I picked up my first copy of you for the first time while in Vanity buying a dress for my Vegas wedding in November. I am totally hooked and can’t wait for the next one; you have lots of great features, competitions and most importantly it lets me know whats happening in Aberdeen. I enjoy eating out and reading restaurant reviews. As I am vegetarian it can be frustrating going to a restaurant with limited choices for vegetarians. It would be very helpful when reading reviews if it was metioned if they catered for vegetarians. I wonder if this is something you would consider when reviewing them in your magazine? Thank you.

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We thoroughly enjoyed our two-night break at the Torridon Hotel recently. On arrival we received a friendly welcome and once settled into our sumptuous room, we were invited to the drawing room for afternoon tea and homemade shortbread.

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PROFILE SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND

Haste ye back > WORDS BY CAROL BROWN

The winding road along the south banks of Loch Tay leads to the door of the Ardeonaig Hotel and Restaurant.

There has been an inn at Ardeonaig since 1649.

South African chef/owner Pete Gottgens has combined the best of local produce with the influences of his homeland to provide a unique experience.

The wine list is totally South African with some of the wines imported directly from small producers whom Pete knows personally. Sommelier James Payne is on hand to guide you with your choice.

It was hard to pull ourselves away from our stylishly decorated junior suite in the garden cottage, but dinner called.

While we opted to dine in the restaurant, there is also the option of the more casual cellar where you can savor the food, surrounded by wine.

We chose the gourmet menu, and each course was complemented with a chosen wine. Each dish was beautifully prepared and presented: Uig smoked salmon, Orkney scallops, lobster, hare (a first for me, delicately gamey and very tender), slow-cooked Ardeonaig lamb and a platter of small desserts.

After a delicious breakfast in the study, it was time to say goodbye to the Ardeonaig - our new retreat.

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Tranquility in the highlands

Close your eyes and picture clear blue waters drifting in across a beautiful, sandy beach. See families strolling along the boulevard laughing and enjoying the warmth of the mid-day sun and imagine every stress, strain and worry ease away on a gentle breeze. > WORDS BY SHARON HAWTHORNE

This is Nairn, just a two hour drive north of Aberdeen, not, as you may have been thinking, a haven in the Med. Nairn nestles perfectly on the Moray Firth and, as we sauntered along the shore to the Golf View Hotel for a delicious early supper and a glass of wine, my partner and I made plans for the weekend. The town is a short drive from many Highland attractions, two championship golf courses and the wooded beauty of Culbin Forest, so there was plenty to choose from.

We plumped for the Findhorn Foundation on Saturday and toured its interesting eco-village and holistic education centre before sipping a chai tea at the cafe. Then we drove into Findhorn village and ate fish and chips at the Kimberly Inn, which overlooks the bay, and watched the setting sun.

Augusta, where we sat in the sunshine and watched boats navigate the locks through to the Caledonian Canal, then back up along the north side to Urquhart Castle. The day ended wonderfully as we watched dolphins leap and dance through the water at Fortrose on the Back Isle.

On Sunday I fulfilled a long held dream when we visited Loch Ness and I wasn’t disappointed - it truly is a beautiful landscape. We drove along the more rugged south side of the Loch to Fort

Nairn proved to be a perfect base for our weekend and, after browsing through quaint gift shops and enjoying a morning coffee at Henry’s, I knew that it wouldn’t be long before I return.

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Stanley > WORDS BY DAVID NICHOLSON Anyone who has taken an interest in the local music scene over the last number of years will know the name Stanley.

This could be because: A) They’ve got a vibraphone player.

B) And they’re one of the best bands the city has seen - an enviably capable and inventive band who seem to have an endless supply of talent and originality.

C) A little from column A, a little from column B. Stanley are about to make waves in the music industry as they near completion of their debut album, entitled ‘Animals With Amazing Disguises’. The album has taken them two years to get to this point, although they’ve hardly been dragging their heels.

At the heart of the band is Steven Podlesny.

Not just a gifted singer/songwriter, he’s also a talented recording engineer - something which is no small asset to the band and their future.

He explains, “We recorded ‘Animals..’ ourselves. And we’re perfectionists. So we spent the last couple of years experimenting with different recording techniques and recording, experimenting, learning and rerecording over and over until we got it right.”

For an example of this, go to www.myspace.com/iamstanley where you can listen to three tracks. The results are nothing short of stunning. All three are so cleverly arranged, so accomplished, so audacious that it’s hard to imagine they were

self-recorded in a rehearsal room near the harbour.

There are definitely hints of The Divine Comedy in Stanley’s music –Podlesny’s intelligent lyrics, vocal range and tenor is reminiscent of Neil Hannon (..or Scott Walker) but their music has more of a creative edge, inviting further favourable comparisons with The Bad Seeds, Radiohead and Frank Zappa.

Perhaps unsurprisingly for a band of their calibre, the rest of Stanley is comprised of an impressive array of talented musicians. Three members (co-founder and guitarist Paul Davidson, drummer Billy McBain and piano/vibes player Geoff Jones) are music teachers while bassist Ramsay Clark is a recognisable veteran of the Aberdeen scene.

With a winter release due, Animals With Amazing Disguises is bound to attract serious attention from the music industry. It’s really that good. Now go and find out for yourself www/myspace.com/iamstanley Stanley play the Tunnels on 11th Oct.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS Aberdeen Petroleum Club Kippie Lodge, Milltimber, Aberdeen AB13 0AB Tel: 732677 Curves Unit 9, The Galleria, Langstane Place, Aberdeen AB11 6FB Tel: 596720 Curves 17a North Street, Inverurie AB41 4RJ Tel: 01467 621199 Curves Unit 3, Muirend Road, Portlethen, Aberdeen AB12 4XP Tel: 780777 Curves Unit 5, Ashdale Drive, Westhill, Aberdeenshire AB32 6LP Tel: 740063 David Lloyd Leisure Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 7AY Tel: 321333 ExEL Farburn Ind. Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7PB Tel: 833170 Garioch Sports Centre Strathburn Park, Burghmuir Drive, Inverurie AB51 4GY Tel: 01467 626141 LivingWell Health Club 161 Springfield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7AQ Tel: 209867 National Karate Institute Hadley House, Culter House Road, Miltimber, Aberdeen AB13 OEN Tel: 734609 Nuffield Health and Fitness 39 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen AB11 6EP Tel: 588789 RGU Sport Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 5GE Tel: 263769 Soul Pole 35A Union Street, Aberdeen Tel: 07756 223292 Warehouse Health Club (The) 20 Mearns Street, Aberdeen AB11 5AT Tel: 571457

HEALTHCARE Aberdeen Chiropractic Clinic 331 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6NW Tel: 585456 Aberdeen Physiotherapy 99 Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB25 2SG Tel: 626266 Albyn Dental Practice (The) 22 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YT Tel: 582814 Albyn Hospital 21-24 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1RW Tel: 595993 Ark Occupational Health 213 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1HY Tel: 566500 Kirkwood Fyfe 12 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XB Tel: 643999 Orthodontic Clinic (The) 9 Golden Square, Aberdeen AB10 1RB Tel: 611633 Orthoworld 24-26 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 638404 Queen’s Cross Dental Practice 80 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UL Tel: 638889 Rosemount Centre 1 Mount Street, Aberdeen AB25 2RA Tel: 636378 Rubislaw Aesthetics Clinic 20 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1WE Tel: 647977 Sk:n Clinic 261 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BR Tel: 0800 028 7222

HOTELS Aberdeen Douglas Hotel 43-45 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5EL Tel: 582255 Aberdeen Thistle Caledonian Hotel 10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1WE Tel: 640233 Atholl Hotel 54 Kings Gate, Aberdeen AB15 4YN Tel: 323505 Brentwood Hotel (The) 101 Crown Street, Aberdeen AB11 6HH Tel: 595440 Carmelite Hotel Stirling Street, Aberdeen AB11 6JU Tel: 589101 Copthorne Hotel (The) 122 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SU Tel: 630404 Craighaar Hotel Waterton Road, Bankhead, Aberdeen AB21 9HS Tel: 712275 Cults Hotel (The) North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9SE Tel: 867632 Double Tree by Hilton Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen AB24 5EF Tel: 633339 Dutch Mill (The) 7 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4NR Tel: 322555 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 The Marine Hotel Shore Head, Stonehaven AB39 2JY Tel: 01569 762155 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 Raemoir House Hotel Raemoir, Banchory, Kincardineshire AB31 4ED Tel: 01330 824884 Red House Hotel Aulton Road, Cruden Bay, AB42 ONJ Tel: 01779 812215 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 Woodbank, Shell Hotel and Conference Centre North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen, AB15 9PN Tel: 884756

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JEWELLERS Aly Bali Jewellery Gallery 7 Evan Street, Stonehaven AB39 2EQ 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 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 Leathan Property Developments LTD 8 Balmoral Place, Aberdeen, AB10 6HH Tel: 0706 1001199 Original 106FM Original House, Craigshaw Road, Aberdeen AB12 3AR Tel: 294860 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 Washbay (The) 54 Salisbury Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 6QH Tel: 213119

OFFICES 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 Foyer 18 Marywell Street, Aberdeen AB11 6FS Tel: 224250 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

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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 Cammach Recruitment Greenbank Business Centre, Greenbank Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3BN Tel: 894444 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 Grant Smith Law Practice 252 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TN Tel: 621620 Grant Smith Law Practice Old Bank Buildings, 9 Balmellie Street,Turriff AB53 4DW Tel: 01888 562245 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 Next Business 111 Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BU Tel: 619822 Northsound Radio 2 Abbotswell Road, Aberdeen AB12 3AJ Tel: 337000 Northwood Letting 225 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2XS Tel: 218450 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 Reaper International 11 Hopeman Close, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 8AZ Tel: 0845 0573656 Relocation Scotland 11a Queens Gdns, Aberdeen AB15 4YD Tel: 648488 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 Duncan and Todd The Mall, Aberdeen AB10 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 Andrew Gordon Butchery & Fine Foods 35-37 Chattan Place, Aberdeen AB10 6RB Tel: 587553 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 Booth For Better Service 12 West High Street, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire Tel: 01467 620570 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 Celebrations of Turriff 15 Main Street, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 4AA Tel: 01888 563361 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 Emlou Fashion Boutique Unit 7, The Galleria, Langstane Place, Aberdeen, AB11 6FB Tel: 588950 Encore Dress Agency Main Street, Fettercairn AB30 1XW Tel: 01561 340550 Esslemonts 2 22 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 31 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UY Tel: 632445 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 Jamieson & Carry 142 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1GF Tel: 641219

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 Nova 18-24 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SP Tel: 641270 Ortak Jewellery Bon Accord Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB25 1HZ Tel: 621889 Papillion 373 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9SX Tel: 868808 Parade 30 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 625196 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 Peltonieme 8 Chattan Place, Aberdeen, AB10 6RD Tel: 211851 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 Trilight 227 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen, AB25 2XS Tel: 0845 4608494 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 The Craibstone Suites 15 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen AB11 6DJ Tel: 857950 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

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The PANAMERA Launch Porsche’s eagerly awaited new four-door Grand Tourer; the Panamera, was launched at Town & County’s Porsche Centre where record numbers of Porsche enthusiasts attended the evening event. Athol Strachan, Managing Director, said ‘We are very pleased with tonight’s launch and are delighted to report the new vehicles have already sold out for the rest of the year!”

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Sixty well dressed ladies attended a Strawberry Tea at Eat on the Green restaurant, in aid of Breast Cancer Care Scotland. Chef and proprietor Craig Wilson, invited customers to enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea with champagne and thanks to generosity raised over £3000. Craig created a Strawberry & Chocolate Indulgence dessert and demonstrated the recipe with the help of the First Minister, the Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSP. Craig has now raised over £35,000 for Breast Cancer Care.

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Parade recently celebrated the launch of their fourth store at 30 Thistle Street, Aberdeen by hosting a 'Naked Butler Champagne Evening'. Guests were able to preview some of the new autumn collections from brands including Avoca, InWear, Part Two, Noli and Pink Label.

01: Laura Meldrum, Lisa Watts, Sarah Milroy 02: Lucy Wild, Shona Duthie, Lesley Davidson 03: Jenny Watson, Darryn Thomson, Barbra Jones, Fiona Ramsay 04: Angela Clark, Elaine Pope 05: Naomi Barnett, Rebecca Brooks, Angela McCardle 06: Margaret Forrest, Stephanie Forrest, Arlene Ogston 07: Donna Stewart, Lorraine Stewart-Mo, Gail Reaper, Karen Hudson 08: Lesley & Suzanne McKechnie

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Fenner & Coburn Fenner and Coburn held a fashion show to launch their new collections of Masai, Yay Ya , MinaUK and Culture clothing as well as Irregular Choice, Fly and Lulu Guinness collections for Autumn/ Winter 09. The show centred on owner, Kirsty Laird, chatting about how the clothes can be put together in differnt ways with focus on how they can be styled differently depending on age and preference.

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CAROLYN DIACK, LESLEY GOOD

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Reading between the lines with...

Stuart MacBride Anyone who has ever seen Stuart MacBride speak will be familiar with his wicked, self deprecating sense of humour. Trend asked the bestselling author for an insight into his early years...

I was born in Dumbarton, but ran away to join the circus when I was nine years old, where I specialised in wrestling bears for money, (going on to represent Great Britain at the Atlanta Olympics). In 1975 I won the Nobel Prize for Peace for my revolutionary work on Irn-Bru, before creating the world’s biggest ball of bellybutton lint. In 1989 I joined the secret intelligence service, but was later invalided out due to a back injury sustained while performing a reverseoverhead-pile driver on a grizzly bear. Now 74

confined to my pyjamas, I while away my time writing crime novels set in Aberdeen and lying to journalists.

with my eyeballs, and seeing through stuff.

The only trouble would be having to wear your underpants on the wrong side of your trousers.

From whom or where did you draw the inspiration for the character DS Logan McRae? Nowhere and everywhere – he’s completely made up. I wanted him to be an everyday kind of bloke, instead of the big alcoholic hero-types that litter crime fiction.

Which book would you choose as your desert island read?

It would have to be Hard Frost by R.D. Wingfield – DI Jack Frost is the kind of character I can go back to again, and again, and again.

If you were to be offered the chance to become a fictional character for 48 hours, who would you be?

Definitely Superman, then I could do all that cool mucking about with time by making the world turn backwards, make diamonds

What's been the highlight of your literary career?

Getting flown out to New Zealand and Australia earlier this year, where I got to drink lots of the local wine and eat lots of the local wildlife.