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CONTENTS

Issue 04 May/June 2015

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ON THE COVER 06

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WIN‌ professional teeth whitening from Fergus & Glover A Fishy Tale River of Fish He Who Dares Boyhood heroes Ideal Homes 2015 Hot interior trends

NEWS AND VIEWS 08

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Eye on the City Things to do this May and June Talking About North East Feast Fashion Health and Beauty Property and Interiors Food and Drink

REGULARS

14 Music

James Bay 16 My i-on Aberdeen

Naz Hussain 18 i-on people

Natalie Fearnley on Beauty

Andrew Scott on Business

Fiona Gormley on Property

Ross Spence on Food

Amanda Sullivan on Style 36 Something Niche Byredo 66 Dinner Review

Rye & Soda 68 Take Three

BYO venues 74 At the Back

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04 | INTRODUCTION

DID YOU KNOW…?

Scotland’s only retail and entertainment experience for kids takes place in Aberdeen?

The Scottish Kids Show 2015 on 27-28 June 2015 at AECC hosts an abundance of shopping opportunities, daily fashion shows, live demonstrations and family friendly entertainment including 30 minute pantomimes and interactive dancing demonstrations. Tickets can be purchased on the door. Adults £10, concessions £7.50, and kids 15 and under go free.

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i-on Aberdeen this issue There’s nothing better when the weather begins to heat up and the light nights start taking root than a leisurely lounge in the garden, cheeky glass of ice cold Picpoul de Pinet in hand and the accompanying spring sounds of drills, hammers and the odd sledgehammer tearing up your home - at least that’s the current story at casa Cormack Bruce. So Lizzie Ford’s look at this year’s hot interiors trends on page 50 is of particular personal interest for lots of décor inspiration.

The gentlemen in our lives take centre stage in June (at least on 21st for Father’s Day) and we catch up with six of the city’s leading men to talk about their boyhood heroes.

Turn to page 30 to read all.

And our competition prize on page 06 is definitely something to smile about. We’re offering professional at home whitening and cosmetic air polish for two people, courtesy of dental experts Fergus & Glover. Congratulations also to Linda Sim, the winner of our last competition, who won his and her Kennett watches from the stylish Kensington collection.

Until next time, enjoy i-on.

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EYE ON THE CITY Inspiration for May and June

FIRST DEGREE TURNS The 130th Gray's School of Art Degree Show opens from 20-27 June. The BP sponsored show is an annual highlight in the arts calendar, showcasing the work of graduating students. It’s a great opportunity to view the work of tomorrow's creative stars today with many graduates, including painter and model maker Catherine Ross, seen here, going on to become leading names in art and design. Visit www.rgu.ac.uk for more details.

THERE’S STILL TIME TO… Buy tickets for Elton John’s open air show at the AECC on 20 June 2015. It’s Elton’s first visit to Aberdeen since his 2004 sell-out Pittodrie Stadium show and the concert will be staged in a specially constructed outdoor arena, with fully reserved seating. Tickets, £44£88, at www.ticketmaster.co.uk or Tel: 08444 77 9000.

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WICKED WAYS The multi-award winning musical Wicked flies into His Majesty’s Theatre on 05-26 May. The imaginative and witty untold story of the witches of The Wizard of Oz, Wicked continues to leave audiences spellbound. Tickets £26-£56 at www.aberdeenperformingarts.com.

A STAND UP GUY American comedian Reginald D Hunter comes to the Music Hall with his latest tour The Man Who Attempted To Do As Much As Such. As ever expect to been challenged and amused by the honey toned Hunter’s humour. Tickets £27.50 at www.aberdeenperformingarts.com.

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Bistro Verde has enjoyed a reputation for being the finest seafood restaurant in Aberdeen for the past 16 years. A cosy little venue which prides itself on the quality of the locally sourced food, it is the place to be for special occasions, intimate dining and corporate bookings. 59 The Green, AB11 6NY, Tel: 01224 586180, www.bistroverede.co.uk.

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Good coffee, hearty sandwiches and a laidback vibe are the ingredients that make up Cafe Contour. With such names as The Mona Lisa and Squakin Ranch, the sandwiches and salads are as adventurous as they are generous. Scrumptious cakes, good tunes and outside catering all add to the appeal of this lovely independent coffee shop. 47 The Green, AB11 6NY, Tel: 01224 58215, www.contourcatering.co.uk.

Born out of a lack of choice and a general distaste for the norm, CASC is an original concept bar focussing on Cuban cigars, craft beer, Scotch whisky and artisan coffee. Passion lies at the heart of CASC, its products and ethos, so expect only the very best and the most unusual. 7 Stirling St, AB11 6ND, Tel: 01224 212373, www.cascbar.co.uk.

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EN POINTE Contemporary dance company, Barrowland Ballet, presents its new touring work, Whiteout by acclaimed choreographer Natasha Gilmour and musician/novelist Luke Sutherland. Playing at Banchory’s Woodend Barn Arts Centre on 16 May, Whiteout explores the complexities of bi-racial relationships in a witty, heartfelt and innovative piece of dance theatre. Tickets £11 at www.woodendbarn.co.uk or Tel: 01330 825431.

WALKING TALL Friends of ANCHOR will host Courage on the Catwalk, one of the most special events in the summer calendar, on 09 and 10 May at Aberdeen’s Beach Ballroom. Now in its third year the event celebrates the beauty and bravery of women who have faced a cancer diagnosis as they take to the catwalk to raise vital funds for local cancer care. Tickets, £17.50-£20, available on Tel: 01224 859170 or foa@balmoral.co.uk.

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TALKING ABOUT Feast North East

Feast North East? What’s that all about then?

It’s a new food and drink festival which runs from June to August 2015 to showcase the very best food and drink producers, farmers, independent retailers and eating establishments in Inverurie and the surrounding areas, with a series of fun and food filled events.

Food and fun are my favourite words.

What else can I expect?

A bit of a smorgasbord really as the inaugural festival, which is supported by Aberdeenshire Council, will comprise of a summer full of events and activities organised by the local businesses, including family fun days, tasting events, foraging tours, cooking demonstrations, product launches and meet the producer days.

Can anyone get involved?

Absolutely. There’s a real community feel to the events and along with encouraging visitors to attend, organisers are also inviting local businesses to use their imagination to plan events or activities that will showcase their offerings, raise awareness and hopefully continue to attract visitors to the area long after the festival is over.

I’m up for it. When and where does it all kick off?

The first official Feast North East event is the friendly and free Taste of Grampian on Saturday 06 June at Inverurie’s Thainstone Centre. Baking is a theme on the day, with some familiar Bake Off faces there along with celebrity chefs JeanChristophe Novelli (pictured) and Lady Claire Macdonald and a large array of local exhibitors.

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JAMES BAY words ∙ David Pollock

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t time of writing, it’s only been a few hours since James Bay walked offstage at the Brit Awards, having collected the ceremony’s Critics’ Choice award for 2015. Nobody remembers the kid in the hat with the long hair, of course – they only remember the sound going a bit funny for Kanye and that unfortunate but iconic tumble taken by Madonna.

Despite the public’s ignorance of him, though, receiving said award, as well as taking second in the BBC’s Sound of 2015 poll, suggests the right people have got his back.

In fact, when US financial magazine Forbes takes notice (they noted his “strong social growth” and said he has a “40

per cent chance of hitting the Billboard 200 this year”), you feel that money will be made somewhere down the line.

Yet the critical consensus has by no means fallen into line, with the Guardian’s Mark Beaumont describing him as “the sound of the UK’s once-trailblazing pop culture grinding to a halt”. Which seems a bit harsh, considering Bay is treading a path which many have used before.

Raised in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, and educated at Brighton Institute of Modern Music, Bay shares much in common with artists like George Ezra, Hozier and Paolo Nutini, in that he’s a young guy (he was born in 1990) whose voice far outweighs

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Given his style, it’s no surprise to learn that his debut album was recorded in Nashville with sometime Kings of Leon producer Jacquire King, although he’s got a way to go if he wants to catch up with the Followill family in terms of filling arenas. At the moment his success is theoretical rather than actual, despite all the accolades, and Bay is the kind of artist who appeals to an audience which wants to see him prove his ability on stage.

In which case, venues the size of those he’s playing on this current UK tour provide a perfect opportunity for him to showcase his work. Whether he’s playing the segment of his show with a full band or striking out on his own with just an acoustic guitar, it might well be more likely to strike a chord in venerable surroundings like those of the Queen’s Hall rather than cavernous amphitheatres such as the Hydro for which he’s surely being groomed.

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MY I-ON ABERDEEN | 17

MY I-ON ABERDEEN

Naz Hussain photo ∙ Susie Lowe

If funny is what funny does, Breakneck Comedy boss Naz Hussain is officially hilarious. With the energy to rival a nuclear power station, the comedy promoter extraordinaire is changing the face of comedy in the North East, one laugh at a time. Here Naz gives us his take on his native city.

Favourite area in Aberdeenshire?

Stonehaven. We’ve done a few shows there and it has a great atmosphere, great venue and the people were really into it.

If there’s one thing you could change about the city, what would it be?

I’d like to see a lot more community support for the arts. Some people can’t afford to come to the shows but that shouldn’t stop people having a laugh at Breakneck. We’re in the early stages of a community comedy project - a mixed programme of workshops and shows - so we can branch out to regeneration areas and make a difference for the people there too.

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The seagull military training programme. Why else would they be so aggressive?

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BEAUTY

Natalie Fearnley photo ∙ Susie Lowe

As a professional make-up artist Natalie Fearnley is big on all the latest beauty trends but with a background in beauty therapy her clients benefit from more than her creativity with cosmetics. A firm favourite with North East brides and photographers, Natalie also offers make-up tutorials and product suggestions via her website and Facebook page.

What are your top beauty essentials?

Benefit’s They’re Real mascara for long, volumised lashes, Mac Pro Longwear concealer for great coverage, EOS lip balms as they are 100% natural and leave lips super soft and Garnier Micellar cleansing water removes the toughest of make-up without the need to rub or rinse your face after.

What’s your hero skincare product?

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm; it looks beautiful under foundation, doubles up as a primer and leaves skin soft and glowing.

Best new product you’ve recently tried?

Anastasia Beverly Hills Pomade. It’s perfect for precision brows and it does not budge.

What’s your beauty no-no?

Bad contour. Contouring is not supposed to be noticeable – just a subtle definition. So blend well and avoid using products that have an orange hue and shimmer.

Beauty top tip?

When applying strip lashes, make sure you trim the lashes to the size of your eyes, lashes that are too long can make your eyes appear droopy.

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BUSINESS

Andrew Scott photo ∙ Susie Lowe

Andrew Scott is principal dentist, general dental surgeon and dental implant surgeon at Queens Cross Dental Practice.

The practice, which was established in 2004, currently employs 15 people and covers all aspects of dental work to ensure clients eat, speak and smile with confidence.

How did you get started in the industry?

I always wanted to do something with a medical background and I like the dramatic changes that you can make with people’s lives through dentistry.

Do you have a particular field of expertise?

I have a special interest in dental implantology and I am a study club co-ordinator for the International Team for Implantology for NE Scotland and a registered mentor to help dentists through their first steps in placing dental implants.

What sets your business apart from your competitors?

We are a multi-disciplinary dental practice offering a range of treatment from preventative dentistry, cosmetic, specialist dental care to referral service.

We have many happy clients so we seem to be doing something right.

Any big plans for the coming year?

We celebrated our 10th anniversary last year so the focus is to build on what we’ve already achieved. Personally, I would like to increase the amount of dental implant work and cosmetic work we provide.

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PROPERTY

Fiona Gormley photo ∙ Susie Lowe

Fiona Gormley spends her days having a good look around other people’s houses but, we can assure you, it’s purely professional. As Head of Residential at Savills Aberdeen, Fiona is one of Aberdeenshire’s most respected and experienced property professionals making her the ideal choice for our first i-on Property profile.

What do you look for in a property?

Traditional features, character, and the scope and opportunity to develop and create a homely and relaxed ambience.

Have you always bought as a home or an asset?

Both. I have always felt comfortable investing in something which I love and also have a knowledge of.

Where in your opinion is the most valued area in Aberdeen?

The West End of the city and suburbs along the sought after Royal Deeside corridor.

And following on, the most under rated area in Aberdeen?

Ferryhill which has fine granite homes in a leafy location and is essentially a community in itself.

Any tips for sellers?

I always suggest taking an objective look at the entrance to your house.

This is the first feeling a buyer gets, so do make sure that gates are properly hung, your front door and windows are in good condition with no flaking paint, spruce up any tubs or window boxes, remove any litter or leaves, tidy the garden and cut the grass.

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FOOD

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Aged 13, Ross Spence won Scottish Junior MasterChef. By 17 he was honing his skills at the Chester Grosvenor in Chester before moving to New Zealand to run a restaurant with his cousin, Ali. Since his return to Aberdeen in 2007 he has been in charge of the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa kitchen.

What’s the best thing about being in the restaurant business?

Working with others who get the same enjoyment out of local produce and ingredients as I do. And customer satisfaction; if the customer is happy then everyone is happy.

What’s the signature dish at the restaurant?

Our signature dish is Russian King Crab but we always have locally caught langoustines and lobster on the menu when they are in season. Being in the North East we are spoilt with fresh fish and shellfish.

What impresses you most about the restaurant?

There’s a good vibe most nights and my father, Stewart Spence, has been in the hospitality business for 50 plus years and can still be found working on the hot plate on a Friday and Saturday night.

Off duty, which restaurant in the city would you choose to go to for dinner?

Zen is a favourite; I enjoy Asian style cooking.

Finally, what’s your ultimate comfort food?

A Sunday roast chicken… must be with oatmeal stuffing though.

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STYLE

Amanda Sullivan photo ∙ Susie Lowe

Amanda Sullivan worked in fashion in the US and London for many years before launching her first boutique in Brighton 13 years ago with partner Andy Hughes. They opened their Aberdeen store, Sirene, on Union Street, in March last year.

I’d describe my style as… my own. I don’t follow fashion too closely, I interpret it for myself.

My favourite shop in Aberdeen… this week it’s Peltoniemi Concept Store.

The person whose style I admire is... I love a maverick - from Quentin Crisp to Vivienne Westwood, Coco Channel to David Bowie.

When it comes to fashion… I’m a bit of a rebel. Who says you can’t wear black with navy or sequins during the day?

My favourite recent find is... SVP Jewellery.

I’ve got a thing about... fabrics with print, colour and texture. I love it.

If money were no object I’d buy... a piece of vintage YSL or Dior, frame it and hang it on our wall.

When it comes to style I think that it’s important to… be yourself and don’t be afraid to experiment.

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A FISHY TALE What do you get when you take three artists, one great idea and a stream of community support? This summer’s most innovative and ambitious art installation, River of Fish. photos ∙ Susie Lowe

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here can’t be anyone who didn’t see the Wild Dolphins project last year. Fifty life size sculptures were decorated by various artists and adorned the streets of Aberdeen before being auctioned off to raise more than £500,000 for The ARCHIE Foundation and Whale and Dolphin Conservation charities.

Following on from that success, along with the stunning spectacle of the cascading ceramic poppies at the Tower of London, local artist Mel Shand and basket maker Helen Jackson, both of whom contributed to the Wild Dolphins project, have joined forces with ceramicist Hilary Duncan to devise a project which is a blend of the two concepts, and the result is the ambitious River of Fish.

“I have been involved with the work of the River Dee Trust for a good few years now,” explains Mel, “and I was interested in working in collaboration so proposed to Hilary and Helen that we produce something for the Banchory River Festival.”

Focusing on the life cycle of the salmon and the place this iconic fish has in our river, River of Fish will host a number of ceramic workshops in spring and summer to create two of the life stages of salmon - Parr and Smolts - with schools and other community groups taking part.

The project, with funds raised going to the River Dee Trust and Banchory Sports Village, will also see three super-sized willow fish called Whoppers, especially created by Helen and based on the largest salmon ever landed in the UK – quite literally, a 65Lb, five foot whopper – appear at community venues where members of the public will get the chance

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Work in progress

to show their creative side and contribute to the project by making and attaching individual scales to the whoppers for a charitable donation.

While Mel, Helen and Hilary take the reins as lead artists, they have invited 12 other professional local artists – including the Heckleburn Quines collective - to be part of the project, charged with the creation of the limited edition showpiece Bars of Silver – the name given by fishermen to the glistening adult salmon on their return to their native rivers after a few years at sea.

At time of printing, local businesses and individuals have already snapped up ten of the Bars of Silver for a sponsorship fee of £500 each. Owners of the Bars of Silver may keep the finished fish or choose to “catch and release” their piece by donating the artwork back to the project to auction at the end.

The final River of Fish installation will contain more than 150 fish of various sizes and will premiere at Banchory Lodge Hotel on Wednesday 10 June to tie in with the Banchory River Festival that weekend. Carol Fowler, director of Banchory Lodge says: “The hotel, sitting on the banks of the

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River Dee, is the perfect location to showcase the fish in all their glory. We are preparing a couple of events surrounding the exhibition at the hotel, details of which will be revealed closer to the time on our website.”

After moving to Woodend Barn with an accompanying exhibition, the ceramic fish will then swim onwards to various Deeside destinations throughout the fishing season until Thursday 08 October when the Whoppers, as well as any Bars of Silver which have been donated back to the project, will be auctioned at the concluding event.

“The River of Fish project really has grown arms and legs or perhaps that should be fins and a tail,” says Mel. “I’m very proud of this project and the response we’ve had so far is nothing short of fishtastic.”

If you’re interested in becoming involved in the River of Fish project, you’ll find a drop in session taking place at Banchory Farmers Market between 9am and 1pm on 16 May. Follow the River of Fish on Facebook at Heckleburn Quines or www.heckleburnquines.co.uk.

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While it’s true that a hero can come in many forms – from the superheroes of Marvel comics and the brilliant mind of Stan Lee to the unsung heroes who quietly and discreetly make a significant difference to the lives of others – one thing is absolute, we all benefit from having one. Whether formed from fiction or flesh, heroes can help teach us right from wrong, set us on the right moral path and demonstrate character strengths to aspire to. Here five of i-on Aberdeen’s favourite fellows share their thoughts on their boyhood heroes, and who they turn to now for inspiration.

Ryan Manson General Manager at Union Square

Growing up my hero was Clint Eastwood’s The Man with No Name from the Spaghetti Westerns. He was the coolest man alive when I was a kid – we would all talk about him on the way to school after watching the film the night before – reiterating his phrases etc. I enjoy watching A Fist Full of Dollars even today – I’ve no idea how often I’ve seen it.

Eastwood’s character remains the coolest guy of that time but as I got older, Stuart Adamson of Big Country became what I call ‘my Elvis’ – his songs, lyrics and actions were in sync with those days. At times of my life his songs and lyrics would come back and talk to you – give you strength, let you see something in another way, make you happy, make you proud, fall in love and get married.

I listened to loads of rock music in those days and still do.

Some of the rock n’roll cliché lifestyles make for amazing stories to read about 25 years down the line – Duff Mckagan, Slash, Nikki Sixx being the hectic leaders in that field.

Stuart Adamson was a man with a heart too big for this world and someone missed heavily by his fans to this day.

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He finished every gig by telling the crowd “Stay Alive” and it was a tragedy that that’s not how life worked out for him. Whatever demons took him away from us he talks as strongly through his music today as ever before.

I am fortunate enough to enjoy playing classic rock in a band with my friends – and now also my elder son too on drums. My youngest son, Kieran, suffered a malignant brain tumour when he was five-year-old – a difficult story to revisit. He is 16 now and puts a smile on our face every day.

When we get together to play music we sing My Hero by Foo Fighters – that’s for Kieran and every other kid that’s going through or been through cancer treatment, as well as giving thanks to those angels who care for them.

Adrian Gomes Founder and Head Bartender, 10 Dollar Shake

When it comes to boyhood heroes it’s a flip between B.A. Baracus from the original A-Team series, martial arts don

Bruce Lee or Arnie Schwarzenegger from any one of his earlier films. Pushed, I guess I would need to go with Arnie, although BA’s comeback in the recent Snickers advert does warrant an honourable mention. Just Arnie’s general badassness was enough to reach hero status in my younger eyes and while brutality doesn’t really qualify as an admirable quality, when it’s against the bad guys, who’s complaining? Granted, in Terminator, Arnie was the bad guy, but he did deliver the memorable line “I’ll be back”. Good always overcomes evil… unless Arnie is the evil, then you have no chance.

Arnie becoming Governor of the State of California was a heroic move too. If you need to choose a state to govern, why not sunny Cali? Sure, Arnie was a Republican but he was fairly moderate in terms of his political and social beliefs. Definitely not as right wing as some of the more conservative Republicans in the States.

These days it’s hard to point to a particular person as a hero as they now come in all shapes and forms, from successful entrepreneurs and industry peers to friends and family. It’s a tough call and I’m not going to risk leaving someone out.

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Adrian Gomes, photo by Susie Lowe

Luke Patience Olympic Sailor

Growing up, my hero was my dad. I was his biggest fan and wanted to do everything with him and be just like him.

But as I got older I started to look at the world of sport and sporting heroes. For me that was Roger Federer. He has such composure. I always admired his tennis during Wimbledon.

The expectation on him as a giant of the grass world and his history there always seemed like the media put extra emphasis on him winning. Yet, solid as a rock. He kept his emotions fully intact and would so rarely give off frustration or elation through a game. It reminds me of the poem IF by Rudyard Kipling – “if you can meet triumph and disaster, and treat those two imposters just the same”. He epitomised this. He remains a hero. He still plays on the tour and I’m guessing still loves the game.

These days I’m not sure I have a hero. Maybe I should?

Through the sport I have met a lot of really good and inspiring

Luke Patience, photo by Susie Lowe

people who have made an impact on the way I do things. I’ve sort of taken snippets of good qualities in people and tried to apply them to what I do.

I’m so involved in the goal and the task at hand moving towards the next Olympics. The thought of getting the process right is my inspiration and working towards being the right athlete in Rio. I’ve always been greatly inspired by people so that doesn’t change. We sadly lost a good friend in our sport, Andrew Simpson. He was a great guy and if ever I need a wee kick or moment to pick myself up, I imagine what he would say to me which always helps.

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The seven time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher became a hero for me when he first started with the Ferrari team in 1995. I’ve always been a huge Ferrari fan and, at that time, they were really struggling. He moved

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Sam Brill

from a team that was already successful in order to help improve Ferrari, and he did. I’ve always been impressed with the control and determination he displayed while driving and the risks he took in order to win.

He remains a hero, although it’s the period before he came out of retirement that I remember the most, from 2000 to 2004 when he was at the top of his game. I will always remember him as that great champion.

Now that I am older, my dad is very much my hero. I turn to him more for advice and it is always exactly what I need to hear. The help he has given me and the patience shown by him has been a great help in my relationships, career and family matters. I’ve never told him that he wasn’t my childhood hero, but I think knowing that he is a hero to me now will make him happy.

Sam Brill Photographer

My hero would have to be natural history Attenborough. His hero status for me is all legend of a man - whose voice is on par Freeman - and his amazing enthusiasm in

expert David down to the with Morgan bringing the

wonders of the animal kingdom to our TV screens and to multiple generations.

It’s his passion and compassion that impresses the most.

His love, excitement and adventure to his work, studies and life, along with what seems to be his genuinely happy nature. He just seems like a lovely dude. His positive impact on our planet can’t be underestimated and, if it wasn’t for his documentaries, I can’t imagine we would care for animals or the environment as much as we do.

My admiration for him has built up over time with each episode and series I’ve watched, so there’s not one specific moment which his ‘heroic’ state gripped me although it is always great seeing the moment when he just chills with the gorillas, and I always think to myself ‘That gorilla knows too, he is a good guy’. But who wouldn’t want to spend time with David Attenborough? I guess the fact that he introduced me to so many cool and alien creatures made him a hero.

The Australian lyrebird is a great one (google it) or some of the fascinating deep sea animals that are straight out of a science fiction film.

He definitely remains a hero today. I’m amazed at how compos mentis he is. He still seems ripe at the age of 88, which is incredible. If you ever see him on a talk show, his sense of humour is fantastic; always jovial, flirtatious and a little childish, qualities that shouldn’t, but often do, disappear with age.

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Now working in collaboration with perfumers Olivia Giacobetti and Jerome Epinette on mostly unisex fragrances, the heavily tattooed Gorham keeps the formulas simple, preferring to create fragrances with fewer notes because, according to him, their existence is justified.

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MEN’S FASHION Focus. Finds. Flair CAN HE KICK IT? As immaculate off the pitch as on it, it’s no wonder Mango Man chose Zinedine Zidane to front its spring 2015 collection. The great Zizou wears Mango’s mix of understated separates well as seen here in this cable knit cotton sweater, £19.99, and slim fit trousers, £45.99. www.mango.com

PRINTS CHARMING LUST HAVE There are trainers and then there are Moncler trainers.

These Montego style runners at Kafka, £315, contrast buttery suede with mesh paneling. There’s a subtle logo on the tongue and Moncler’s identity colours wrap neatly around the heel. Kafka, 15 Rosemount Viaduct, AB25 1NE, Tel: 01224 648888.

Prints are one of the key menswear trends and it’s a case of go big or go home. But if the thought of the Baroque suiting from Dolce & Gabanna or floral bombers from Brioni fill you with fear, dip your toe into the trend with a splash of Paisley in the shape of this Pretty Green Vintage Paisley shirt, £65 at Concept. Team with jeans or under suiting for a patterned punch. Concept, The Academy, Belmont St, AB10 1LB, Tel: 01224 635268.

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PACK IT IN

FILL YOUR BOOTS

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New for this season is this Parkgate Backpack, £80 from Attic. This larger volume backpack features two storage compartments, a large front pocket and is designed to keep multiple electronic items organised. It also includes a unique harness shoulder strap design for durability and comfort when carrying heavier loads. Attic, The Academy, Belmont St, AB10 1LB, Tel: 01224 644000.

Iconic boot brand, Dr. Martens is on the look out for some stylish individuals for its new project. The #STANDFORSOMETHING campaign needs free-thinking, authentic wearers who embody subculture to bring the boots to life for future advertising campaigns. If you think you fit the bill, send your photograph, name, age and address with a ‘What I Stand For’ statement to DMS@opr.co.uk by 31 May.

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WOMEN’S FASHION Focus. Finds. Flair

White Get set to watch your dry cleaning bills soar as white is the hottest hue for spring.

Go head to toe in white for a pristine look but mix textures like lace, crochet or leather to keep it beyond the pale. Gold or silver accessories add a touch of luxe.

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BAG SOME ART DID YOU KNOW? Tennis bracelets got their unusual name from an incident involving Chris Evert during a US Open match in 1987. When the clasp broke on her diamond bracelet she asked officials to stop the match until the jewellery could be found and the ‘tennis’ bracelet was born. Now a modern classic, John Park Jeweller has a great selection in both diamond and cubic zirconia priced from £85-£33,500. John Park Jeweller, 17 Rose St, AB10 1TX, Tel: 01224 646599.

This season Canadian artist Kris Knight has reimagined Gucci’s iconic Flora print making this canvas tote, available at Cruise. For the sum of £1,200, it’s not only the most coveted carry all of the season but also a true work of art. Cruise, 247 Union St, AB10 6BQ, Tel: 01224 588573.

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265 North Deeside Road, Peterculter Tel: 01224 735000 www.lavajewellery.co.uk

PRETTY PLEASE Lovers of ladylike style and fierce florals will be crushing over the new season collection at Ted Baker. Prints abound and whether you like sheath, skater or maxi dresses, Ted has it, and you, covered. Seen here, Youma mini dress, ÂŁ139, and Jalita sheath dress, ÂŁ159, both in a mirrored tropics print. Ted Baker is at John Lewis, Bon Accord Centre, AB25 1BW, Tel: 01224 625000.

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GOLD STANDARD Invested in 70s flares but falling over yourself in them?

You need to elevation and the easiest way to walk tall is in wedges. These gold snakeskin print Peyton T-bars from Mode in Pelle at AB10 Woman pack a platform sole, 10cm wedge and feature a sparkly jewel buckle detail. Yours for £60. AB10 Woman, St Nicholas Shopping Centre, AB10 1HW, Tel: 01224 634025.

I-ON LOVES… Danish brand Nümph. Designed by a seven women strong collective, each year Nümph shows collections of fun, feminine and highly affordable fashion that’s the perfect choice of stylish weekend wear. Inverurie’s Silver Dapple stocks the brand with this long sleeved top priced £42. Silver Dapple, 66a Market Pl, Inverurie, AB51 3XN, Tel: 01467 62344.

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We would be delighted to use our experience to guide and advise you through the process and the expert treatments. Call our Aberdeen or Glasgow clinics to discuss your free cosmetic consultation.

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BEAUTY NEWS People. Products. Places

Peach Make like Georgia May Jagger in the new Thomas Sabo campaign and get fruity this spring by including peach in your new season look. “The right shade of peach adds instant life and youth without draining the complexion like some pinks can,” says make-up artist Terry Barber. If you fancy biting into the peach trend, products to try include Chanel’s Jardin de Chanel Blush palette, £36, Clarins Instant Light Lip Perfector in Coral, £18, and Estee Lauder’s Pure Color Envy Shine Lipstick in Boudoir Baby, £25.

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AGE CONCERN

SUNNY DISPOSITION We always look forward to the latest incarnation of Estée Lauder’s Bronze Goddess collection. This year the focus is on shimmering nudes with bronzers, highlighters, eye shadows, and lip and nail shades perfectly capturing the heat and light of summer – even if the Aberdeen weather doesn’t. Prices from £14.50. Bronze Goddess Shimmering Nudes collection at Estée Lauder counters citywide from June 2015.

New research by Origins has found that during our 20s, pores become enlarged and more visible, skin tone becomes uneven and age spots start to appear. Origins’ answer to these quarter-life skin concerns is the new Original Skin™ Renewal Serum; a potent potion to restore clarity and luminosity to recreate ‘original’ glowing skin. £32 at Origins counters citywide.

BLONDE MOMENT Good news if you’ve been inspired by the likes of Khloe Kardashian into going lighter and brighter this spring as Sexy Hair has launched its first colour maintenance system, and it's all about blondes. Shampoos and conditioner £11.95 each, shine spray £13.95 at www.sexyhair.co.uk.

A CUT ABOVE Looking for a new look but not finding inspiration? Check out Toni & Guy’s great online Style Finder which showcases looks from their campaigns and magazine shoots along with hair length and colour options. Once you’ve found your style, take it to Toni & Guy, 373 Union St, AB11 6BT, Tel: 01224 593 939 and let the transformation begin.

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A TRUE PRO Elizabeth Arden has taken its first steps into professional skincare with the Elizabeth Arden PRO range and word is, it’s delivering mighty impressive results. Created in collaboration with leading skincare scientist and Priori founder, Joe Lewis, the range targets five key skin conditions; problem prone, brightening, age defying, hydration, and sensitive, along with booster products for all skin types. These cutting-edge cosmeceuticals are exclusive in the North East to Temple Medical, 6 West Craibstone St, AB11 6DL, Tel: 01224 869997.

TOTAL LIGHTWEIGHT If you like a full colour pay-off but with a lightweight feel, Revlon’s new Ultra HD™ Lipstick is definitely worth trying.

Just one coat delivers true colour clarity with a weightless feel and a smoother, more even application than traditional wax-based lipsticks. £7.99 at Boots and Superdrug citywide.

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TRIED & TESTED

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Along with the essential LED lamp, the kit included orange stick, buffer, lint-free wipes, gel cleanser, primer, base and top coat and gel polish.

The instructions were very clear but I also watched a couple of YouTube videos to familiarise myself with the process. It was exactly like my last salon experience but took a bit longer as I had to wait between each ‘curing’ before working on the other hand. It’s a 30 second cure for base and top coat and a one minute for each colour coat.

Are my home efforts as good as a salon? Not really but six days on they are still chip free and super shiny – although they did glow white in a couple of clubs with UV/black light.

The kit is great for convenience and everyday nails but I’d still definitely book a professional gel polish for a special occasion. www.sensationail.co.uk

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uch like the world of fashion, trying to keep up with what’s happening in the realms of home style can be a fickle business. There are looks that are fleeting (and we’re all rather relieved that they are), and others that arrive and stick around. Hidden amongst the rails of disposable home fashion are the ‘skinny jean’ and ‘camel coat’ of the world of interiors - the pieces that remain from one season to the next. The key is investing

wisely, in things you really love that will bring joy and fun to your home whatever the magazines are telling you to buy next.

Whether your four walls are looking decidedly tired and in need of a full overhaul or you just fancy a freshen up, take a little inspiration from the best of 2015’s interior design trends for style that will stick around long after the summer is gone.

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Metals Get Warmer There is nothing warm about a stainless steel splash back or chrome light fitting. You could be forgiven for never even having considered the warmth of such an item to be of significance. However, it’s official. This season warm metallic tones are in, whether it be a splash of copper in the kitchen, a brassy light fitting or a gold tap at the sink side. And don’t be afraid to mix your metals. New rules apply meaning you no longer have to coordinate your shiny bits in the same manner as you might once have. Maybe a copper bath is

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beyond your budget but small updates might include a new light fitting or be as simple as your kitchen pans or a detail in a display bowl. Eighty7 Design has a great selection of copper and rose gold accessories and lighting.

Soft Around The Edges The influence of mid-century design remains strong – an Ercol sofa or Eames chair is as popular now as it was in the 1950s and their distinctive arcs are evident in many of the designs of today. Soft lines and shapes are used to create

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Jonathan Rose table segment

Cherner Chair, available at TOJO Glasgow

texture against modern, clean lines, with the juxtaposition of a curve against a contemporary, angular backdrop resulting in a distinct yet homely finish. Banchory based Jonathan Rose cuts a dash in quality contemporary Scottish carpentry as does Fife’s Angus Ross while Moleta Munro is an excellent resource for the best in modern furniture design from across the globe. If you’re looking for the authentic vintage touch, Pitmedden Furniture Workshop houses a great collection of original furniture and offers a restoration service for small interior pieces.

Jonathan Rose Attentive Chair

The Really Wild Show For the last couple of years, geometric prints have been everywhere and it looks like they’re staying put a little longer. But if hordes of triangles aren’t your thing, don’t for a moment allow yourself to be hemmed in as this year prints go wild. Quite literally. Think jungle-themed, botanical, zoo animals; if it lives, breathes, uses photosynthesis, you’re on the right track and you can take this trend as far as you dare. Be it a cushion, an entire sofa or a bold papered wall, the world is your oyster. Ambiance Interior Design is a

WHAT’S HOT AT HOME FOR 2015 | 55 Jungle Beat Fabric, Matthew Williamson for Osborne and Little @ Ambiance

Merian Palm, Timorous Beasties

great place to start when sourcing wallpapers and fabrics, including the Jungle Beat fabric seen here, while Scottish specialists Teasel & Tweed stocks animal themed cushions from Country House Interiors and a selection of artwork from Georgina McMasters.

The Dark Side In terms of colour, recent years have relentlessly championed a white and grey palattes with tones such as Farrow and Ball’s Elephant’s Breath and Down Pipe gaining almost

iconic status. If life has become far too Fifty Shades for your liking, this season witnesses a move towards creating greater contrast in your environment. Carefully adding very deep, moody hues to offset white and paler tones can altogether create more warmth, drama, and texture in a space. Pantone’s colour of 2015 is Marsala – a rich, earthy red-brown, and deep greens, blues, aubergine tones, dark leathers, even black are making a major comeback. If you’re looking for inspiration wallpaper and paint specialist Kynoch & Robertson in Rosemount is a great place to start as it

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stocks paints from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene Company, Morris & Co., Paint Library, Sanderson Spectrum and the ecofriendly Earthborn range.

Industrial Gets Practical The industrial look made a foray into our homes many moons ago, but no longer is a broken Singer sewing machine in the corner of a room, or a rusty set of school lockers hopelessly acting as storage going to cut it - the need for

practical living has triumphed. The influence remains, it just works a little better now. And you can wipe it down with a wet cloth without getting a splinter. Anything from salvaged kitchen chairs or an enameled light fitting, to polished concrete or reclaimed shelving fits the bill. Just team it with an altogether cleaner look to keep it fresh. The Heritage Industrial Collection at Annie Mo’s has some stunning pieces made from reclaimed teak and due to the nature and sourcing of the wood, no two items in the range ever look

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the same. Scaramanga, based in Fife but also selling online, stocks an extensive collection of reclaimed pieces so worth checking out too.

The Edinburgh home of Grainne Morton, photos by Lizzie Ford

Find Your Marbles Marble, in particular Carrara (the white stuff), has been increasing in popularity for some time now and its prevalence is gathering pace. Not just for your kitchen worktops (though yes, here definitely), the marble effect can be seen making forays into the spheres of fabrics and wall coverings also. If you fear a marbled wall might drive you to lose your marbles altogether in a year’s time, the combination of a white marble worktop with an inset copper sink has surely got timeless classic written all over it. Spanish luxury specialist Porcelanosa has a stunning Carrara tile called Marmol Carrara Blanco and while Porcelanosa’s new Aberdeen showroom opening is a little way off, the brand is stocked at Inverurie Tile Centre.

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a shopper’s guide to…

Teasel & Tweed photos ∙ Susie Lowe

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easel & Tweed not so much flies the flag for Scotland but weaves, cuts, colours and stitches it. That’s because all of the merchandise at this mother (Linda Masters) and daughter (Zoe James) owned independent is created entirely by Scottish based artists, designers and makers. Stock changes on a weekly basis, so every visit to this treasure trove of unusual and bespoke pieces yields a new buying opportunity. And by working so closely with makers, there are endless design possibilities with regard to tailoring pieces to individual customer specifications.

Brands to look out for… Soft furnishings from Arthouse, Warped Textiles and Country House Interiors, art works from Anita Inverarity and Georgina McMaster, contemporary furniture design from Tom Butcher, Tim Norman, Colin Semple, Iain Muir, Niall Wilson and Roland Fraser.

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PROPERTY AND INTERIORS NEWS Ideas. Innovations. Inspiration NEW IN STORE Sterling Furniture, Scotland’s largest furniture and interiors retailer, has just launched its collection of home fashion looks for the new season.

Debuting in its Aberdeen store, the all-new collection has been inspired by the S/S15 catwalk collections and includes Coral Reef, seen here, a cool copper chic look with smart coral tones and black and white detailing. Sterling Furniture, 40 Denmore Rd, AB23 8JW, Tel: 01224 704250.

DID YOU KNOW? People are most likely to buy or sell a property in the spring. Research by ASPC found there was a 31 per cent increase in people buying houses in the second quarter of last year as compared to the first quarter.

FACE IT Give your sofa a facelift with. Printed by hand in high quality silk, this ‘Mrs’ cushion, £59 by Danish interiors brand Ferm Living, looks good on its own or makes the perfect pair teamed with the matching ‘Mr’ version. www.amara.co.uk

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BOWLED OVER This copper bowl by Pure Culture at Eighty7 Design looks beautiful on a dining table, coffee table, hallway dresser or just about anywhere that needs brightened up with a flash of warm copper. Available in four sizes from 10cm-30cm and priced £15 - £48 it’s the quickest way to inject the new season’s warm metals trend into your home. Eighty 7 Design + Living, 68D Countesswells Rd, AB15 7YE, Tel: 01224 311003.

I-ON LOVES… interior designer Bryce McKenzie’s collection of beautifully crafted sofas and chairs. With a great selection of styles to choose from, including the elegant Frederick seen here, all the pieces can be made to your exact sizes and preferences, including fillings and leg types. www.brycemckenzie.co.uk

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I-ON FOOD Mussels May means mussels – at least for seasonal seafood eaters. The Aberdeenshire coast is blessed with an abundance of these meaty molluscs so for the more adventurous amongst us, now’s the time to source your own by embarking on a coastal foraging session. Either join an organised forage – Foodie Quine blogger Claire Jessiman regularly runs them – or download a dedicated app such as River Cottage Get Foraging or Foraging Companion UK to keep your foraging safe as well as fun.

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DINNER @ RYE & SODA words · Vhairi Walker · photos · Sam Brill

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ithin six months of opening, Rye & Soda has become the go-to place for weekend brunching and Sunday lunching. But what of the evening dining? Served daily, 4pm to 10pm, this Anglo-American brunch café switches to contemporary British comfort food come late afternoon.

Seated, we are brought a jug of cucumber infused water and the menus before owner, Adrian Gomes, offers some direction with the wine, suggesting a gutsy Chilean Quinta do Crasto,£30.

At Rye & Soda the booze is as worthy as the food, with a catalogue of gins and tonics, craft sodas, sparkling wines and ales on offer. These guys are serious drinks connoisseurs.

For us non-connoisseurs, the wine menu has helpful icons indicating food pairings, with Adrian’s choice covering several bases for the meal ahead, including the crispy haggis and peat whisky mayo pre-nibbles, £3.

There are few occasions when food can elicit a vocal “mmm” and involuntary head nod of appreciation but my salmon starter, £7, was one of them. The fillet had been

cured in gin (of which Rye & Soda boasts 40 different varieties), crispy capers (a revelation for me which I will be attempting to emulate at home), crisp rye thins, micro basil leaves and a dollop of lemon sour cream. It was a lovely dish, among the nicest things I’ve eaten this year in fact – simple, clean flavours that all spoke.

The wild game terrine, £7, meanwhile, was chosen in place of the Cullen skink terrine, which wasn’t available that evening. My dining partner quickly gets over the disappointment however and mercilessly tucks in, glad of the alternative. Venison, rabbit, partridge and grouse are parcelled together and served with pickled baby vegetables, apple jam and Cumberland chutney. The sweetness of the chutney and the sourness of the vegetables balances the dish nicely, and it quickly becomes another clean plate – or board, of which it is served upon.

Moving onto mains, the confit leg of Gressingham duck with sweet cherry red cabbage, beetroot mash, peppered pecans and sticky hoisin jus, £15, is among our picks.

DINNER | 67 Visually, it’s not the prettiest but it definitely tastes good.

Forever gravitating to fish and seafood (my eye has already been caught by the sea bass, with a bubble and squeak potato rosti, and a crab and crayfish butter sauce, £14), I also decide to go with a poultry option, and settle on the pot-roasted poussin with a lemon, thyme and garlic rub, £14.

The bird comes with potatoes, glazed carrots and a pot of rich, chicken gravy for good measure.

Decoratively presented on a board, the duck egg tart to finish is paired with a rhubarb custard, white chocolate ice cream and a few micro mint leaves, £7.50. Goodness, is it good. Achieving the right amount of sweetness, the egg tart is delicate, light and subtle in its flavour, while the white chocolate ice cream actually tastes of white chocolate, helped by a generous studding of white chocolate chunks.

A few spoonfuls in and “Could you make this at home?” is asked across the table (a serious indication of his enjoyment). “No, I’m not sure I could…it would fall woefully short,” is my honest reply. On so many levels, Rye & Soda would be difficult to compete with.

Rye & Soda, Unit 17, The Academy, Belmont St, AB10 1LB (open Tuesday to Sunday, BYOB Tuesdays).

Tel: 01224 643338, www.ryeandsoda.com

Schloss Rothenburg Wholesale Importer of Fine Wine. Est 1978 Explore our collection We are small independent wine merchant established in 1978 and based in Aberdeenshire.

We source and import a wide range of wines from all over the world many from lesser-known vineyards, boutique vineyards, limited production runs and rare vintages.

From everyday drinking wines, to specific vintage wines, we have something to suit every palate, and pocket.

For our full range of wines visit www.schlossrothenburg.co.uk or call Sinead Graham 01224 733110 / 07989 486928

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TAKE THREE

Never spot your favourite on the wine list when dining out? Never fear as here are three restaurants where you’re welcome to bring your own bottle. photos · Susie Lowe

Lahore Kirachi

Lahore Karachi “It’s your bottle, so why would you pay?” was Lahore Karachi’s response when we pressed them on their no corkage policy. We won’t argue with that. Located on King Street, this curry house serves up authentic Pakistani dishes along with Western crowd-pleasers like chicken korma and butter chicken.

Good for… a low cost, full on flavour curry night.

Expect to pay… £4.50 for pakora, £7.95 chicken tikka masala, £8.50 for rogan josh and £2.50 for a peshwari naan.

Anything else… Lahore Karachi doesn’t have an alcohol license so unless you remember to bring your own, an evening of soft drinks will ensue.

Lahore Karachi, 145 King St, AB24 5AE, Tel: 01224 647295.

Meze House

Meze House This Turkish restaurant on Rose Street charges only £2 corkage and although Turkish food isn’t traditionally paired with alcohol, bring out your inner sommelier and try matching your favoured sauvignon to Meze House’s flavoursome options.

Good for… satisfying a hummus and mixed grill craving.

Expect to pay… around £4.90 for hot or cold meze starters, £12 for a main, and £4 for dessert. The set menus, £21.95 and £23.95, are inclusive of corkage.

Anything else… Meze House’s takeaway is open until 4am at weekends.

Meze House, 3 - 5 Rose St, AB10 1TX, Tel: 01224 624203.

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Josephine’s Ask anyone in the city about BYOB and Josephine’s is the first name uttered from local lips. For this reason, advanced booking is essential to secure a table at this longestablished BYOB restaurant.

Good for... a cheap and cheerful work’s night out. You can bond over sharing tapas and the free-flowing wine.

Expect to pay… £3 for corkage, tapas plates (such as paella, scallops with black pudding and garlic butter, and creamed leak gratin) are around £5.95, with nothing exceeding £6.95.

Anything else… Josephine’s doesn’t have a set menu which makes it an interesting and ever-changing dining scene.

Josephine’s, 18 Holburn St, AB10 6BT, Tel: 01224 590087.

A B E R D E E N

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FOOD NEWS

I-ON LOVES… The Nicolas Vahé range of delicious goodies at Peltoniemi Concept Store. We discovered the amazing dark chocolate fondue at Easter and we’re now officially addicted, and a full dress size bigger… Peltoniemi Concept Store, 8 Chattan Pl, AB10 6RD, Tel: 01224 211851.

Sound bites

STAR TURN Marco Pierre White opens his first restaurant in Aberdeen as part of the £3 million renovation of the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel. In keeping with his now signature steakhouse concept, the chef – who was the youngest ever to be awarded three Michelin stars - will train staff to his exacting standards and if the décor is to mirror his other steakhouse enterprises, expect a number of black and white images of the brooding chef to adorn the walls. Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Beach Boulevard, AB24 5EF, Tel: 01224 633339.

NOSTALGIA TRIP Americana fans are in for a treat when the Ed’s Easy Diner group opens its first diner in the city in the Bon Accord Centre in late May. American classics including burgers, hot dogs and Ed’s legendary chilli laden Atomic American fries make up the menu as 50s classics play on the jukebox. Ed’s Easy Diner, Bon Accord Centre, AB25 1HZ, Tel: 01224 647470.

LET’S DO LUNCH There’s no such thing as a free lunch but thanks to the recently refurbished Howies, there is a cheap one. The Chapel Street restaurant is offering a two course lunch for a tenner from Monday to Thursday. There’s a comprehensive selection of dishes on offer and if you should find yourself wanting more, you can add another course for £3. Howies, 50 Chapel St, AB10 1SN, Tel: 01224 639500.

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SOMETHING BREWING The Great Grampian Beer Festival returns for its 29th year on 04-06 June at Pittodrie Stadium. CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) Beer Festivals help promote real ales in the North East of Scotland and the three day event gives visitors the chance to sample over 100 of the finest ales and barley wines the country has to offer. Although we don’t recommend trying them all in one day. Tickets £6 per day at www.aberdeencamra.co.uk

JEWEL IN THE CROWN If the night always ends too soon for you, check out One Diamond Street which has been transformed from a nightclub to a luxurious late night lounge. Along with a great value modern European restaurant, you’ll find a laidback whisky bar and a plush cocktail bar. There’s also live music at weekends to keep you entertained into the wee hours. One Diamond Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1QX, Tel: 01224 647610.

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CINEMAS

GARDENING CENTRES

COFFEE HOUSES/BISTROS

GOLF CLUBS

Belmont Filmhouse, 49 Belmont St, Aberdeen, AB10 1JS, Tel: 01224 343 500 210 Bistro, 210 Market St, AB11 5PQ, Tel: 01224 211857 Almondine, 43 Thistle St, AB10 1UY, Tel: 01224 632976 Birdhouse Café, 74 High St, Banchory, AB31 5SS, Tel: 01330 822072 Bite Me, 75 Skene St, AB10 1QD, Tel: 01224 611665 Books & Beans, 22 Belmont St, AB10 1JH, Tel: 01224 646438 Café Boheme, 23 Windmill Brae, AB11 6HU, Tel: 01224 210677 Café Cognito, 39 St Swithin St, AB10 6XL, Tel: 01224 209727 Café Montmarte, 58-60 Justice Mill Ln, AB11 6EP, Tel: 01224 584599 Cake Of Rosemount, 191 Rosemount Pl, AB25 2XP, Tel: 01224 649150 Contour Café, 47 The Green, AB11 2NY, Tel: 01224 582151 Cup, 9 Little Belmont St, AB10 1JG, Tel: 01224 637730 Foodstory Cafe, 15 Thistle St, AB10 1XZ, Tel: 01224 622293 Grub, 149 The Spital, AB24 3HX; Exploration Drive, AB23 8GX, Tel: 01224 460026 Haigs Food Hall, 45-51 Schoolhill, AB10 1JT, Tel: 01224 638525 Hammerton Store, 336 Great Western Rd, AB10 6LX, Tel: 01224 324449 Moonfish Café, 9 Correction Wynd, AB10 1HP, Tel:01224 644166 Sand Dollar Café, 2 Esplanade, AB24 5NS, Tel: 01224 572288 The Coffee House, 7 Gaelic Lane, AB10 1JF, Tel: 01224 478621 The Store, Foveran, Newburgh, Ellon, AB41 6AY, Tel: 01358 788083

GALLERIES

Gallery At 55, 55 Allardice St, Stonehaven, AB39 2AB, Tel: 01569 785606 Gallery Heinzel, 24 Thistle St, AB10 1XD, Tel: 01224 625629 Gallery one twenty one, 117-121 Holburn St, AB10 6BP, Tel: 01224 582266 Seventeen, 17 Belmont St, AB10 1JR, Tel: 01224 644885 Peacock Visual Arts, 21 Castle St, AB11 5BQ, Tel: 01224 639539 Smart Gallery, 9 Albyn Terr, AB10 1YP, Tel: 01224 561977

PICK ME UP PLACES Where you can find i-on Aberdeen magazine

Mains Of Drum Garden Centre, Mains Of Drum, Banchory, AB31 5AN, Tel: 01330 811000 Trump Golf Scotland, Menie Estate, Balmedie, AB23 8YE, Tel: 01358 743300

HAIR & BEAUTY SALONS

Beau Cheveux, 5 Allardice St, Stonehaven, AB39 2AB, Tel: 01569 760007 Citi Spa, 46 Market St, AB11 5QE, Tel: 01224 531105 De Milo, 1 Little Belmont St, AB10 1JG, Tel: 01224 640222 Findlay’s Hairdresser, 365 Holburn St, AB10 7FQ, Tel: 01224 593431 Gosh Hair, 20 Great Western Rd, AB10 6PY, Tel: 01224 594284 Ishoka Hair & Beauty, 11 Albyn Terr, AB10 1YP, Tel: 01224 641900 James Duns House, 61 Schoolhill, AB10 1JX, Tel: 01224 648480 Know Nails & Beauty, 195 Rosemount Pl, AB25 2XP, Tel: 01224 611610 No Vello, Rose St, AB10 1UA, Tel: 01224 646800 Preen Beauty, 321 Holburn St, AB10 7FL, Tel: 01224 594066 Purdey, 49 The Green, AB11 6NY, Tel: 01224 211890 Saks Hair & Beauty, David Lloyd, Garthdee Rd, AB10 7AY, Tel: 01224 200306; Union Sq, AB11 5RG, Tel: 01224 591300; 409, Union St, AB11 6DA, Tel: 01224 212020 Serenity Hair, 11 Crown St, AB11 6HA, Tel: 01224 595952 Simply Bliss, 131 Rosemount Pl, AB25 2YH, Tel: 01224 630044 Skin Beauty, 261 Union St, AB11 6BR, Tel: 0844 800 0323 Sunspot Sun, 133 Broomhill Rd, AB10 6JQ, Tel: 01224 200123 Toni & Guy, 373 Union St, AB11 6BT, Tel: 01224 593939

HEALTH & FITNESS

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Dental Inspirations, 395 North Deeside Rd, Coults, AB15 9SX, Tel: 01224 860220 The Yoga Spot, 1a Ruthrie Terr, AB10 7JY, Tel: 01224 322211 Innocent Aesthetics, 481 Great Western Rd, AB10 6NN, Tel: 01224 325354 The House Spa, 34 Great Western Rd, AB10 6PY, Tel: 01224 586699 Nuffield Health, Justice Mill Ln, AB11 6EP, Tel: 01224 588789 Temple Medical Spa, 6 West Craibstone St, AB11 6DL, Tel: 01224 869997 Pure Spa & Beauty, Union Sq, AB11 5RG, Tel: 0843 507 1888 Fergus And Glover, 160 Union St, AB10 1QT, Tel: 01224 644876 Love Yoga, 42 Union Terr, AB10 1NP, Tel: 07916 147338 Barry Stephen Personal Training, 41 Ann St, AB25 3LH, Tel: 07850 013634 Ispiro Estetica, 4 Schoolhill, AB10 1JX, Tel: 01224 641999 Grampian Cosmetic Clinic, 1 High St, Inverurie, AB51 3QA, Tel: 01467 629892 David Lloyd, Garthdee Rd, AB10 7AY, Tel: 01224 321335 Pure Gym, 15 Ship Row, AB11 5BW, Tel: 0844 477 0005 Queens Cross Dental, 80 Carden Pl, AB10 1UL, Tel: 01224 638889 Warehouse Gym, Mearns St, AB11 5AT, Tel: 01224 571457

HOTELS/ACCOMMODATION

Apple Apartments, 120 Rosemount Pl, AB25 2YW, Tel: 01224 641 108 Atholl Hotel, 54 King’s Gt, AB15 4YN, Tel: 01224 323505

Banchory Lodge Hotel, Dee Street, Banchory, AB31 5HS, Tel: 01330 822625 Carmelite Hotel, Stirling St, AB11 6JU, Tel: 01224 589101 Chester Hotel, 59-63 Queens Rd, AB15 4YP, Tel: 01224 327777 City Wharf Apartments, 47 Regent Quay, AB11 5BE, Tel: 0845 094 2424 Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen, 122 Huntly St, AB10 1SU, Tel: 01224 630404 Double Tree By Hilton, Beach Boulevard, AB24 5EF, Tel: 01224 633339 Holiday Inn Express, 43 Chapel St, AB10 1SQ, Tel: 01224 623500 Kippie Lodge, North Deeside Rd, AB13 0AB, Tel: 01224 734747 Logie Country House, Pitcaple, Inverurie, AB51 5EE, Tel: 01224 589282 Meldrum House Country House Hotel, Old Meldrum, Inverurie, AB51 0AE, Tel: 01651 872294 Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel & Spa, South Deeside Rd, AB12 5YP, Tel: 01224 398801 Norwood Hall Hotel, Garthdee Rd, AB15 9FX, Tel: 01224 868951 Park Inn By Radisson, 1 Justice Mill Ln, AB11 6EQ, Tel: 01224 592999 Pittodrie House, Chapel Of Garioch, Inverurie, AB51 5HS, Tel: 01467 622 437 Royal Athenaeum Suites, 15 Union St, AB11 5BU, Tel: 01224 589124 Skene House Hotel, 6 Union Gr, AB10 6SY, Tel: 0333 253 2423 Skene House Hotel & Apartments, 2 Whitehall Pl, AB25 2NX, Tel: 01224 646600 The Dutch Mill Hotel, 7 Queens Rd, AB15 4NR, Tel: 01224 322555 The Rox Hotel, 17-23 Market St, AB11 5PY, Tel: 01224 212224 Thistle Aberdeen Altens Hotel, Souterhead Rd, AB12 3LF, Tel: 0871 376 9002 Thistle Aberdeen City Centre, Union Terr, AB10 1WE, Tel: 0871 376 9003

LEISURE/ENTERTAINMENT

Aberdeen Gymnastics Centre, Corunna Rd, AB23 8DU, Tel: 01224 703051 Aberdeen Performing Arts, Music Hall, Union St, AB10 1QS, Tel: 01224 337625 Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Rd, AB24 5RU, Tel: 01224 438900 Nick Nairn Cook School, 15 Back Wynd, AB10 1JN, Tel: 01877 389900 Lochter Activity Centre, Old Meldrum, Inverurie, AB51 0DZ, Tel: 01651 872000

OFFICES

Aberdeen Asset Management, 10 Queens Terr, AB10 1YG, Tel: 01224 631999 Ambiance Design, 31a St Swithin St, AB10 6XB, Tel: 01224 310211 Anderson Anderson Brown, 9 Queens Rd, AB15 4YL, Tel: 01224 625111 ASPC, 40 Chapel St, AB10 1SP, Tel: 01224 632949 Ashtead Technology, Discovery Dr, Westhill, AB32 6FG, Tel: 01224 771888 Bibby Offshore, Prospect Rd, AB32 6FJ, Tel: 01224 857755 Citrus Mix, Greenbank Rd, AB12 3BQ, Tel: 01224 439990 Clan Cancer Support, 12 Westburn Rd, AB25 2QA, Tel: 01224 647000 Conocophillips, Anderson Dr, AB15 6FZ, Tel: 01224 205000 Divex, Enterprise Dr, Westhill, AB32 6TQ, Tel: 01224 740145 Ene Trust, Mill Rd, Inverurie, AB51 5NQ, Tel: 01224 289700 Enterprise Business Centre, Poynernook Rd, AB11 5QX, Tel: 01224 289725 Fifth Ring, 47 Huntly St, AB10 1TH, Tel: 01224 626288 Fisher Offshore, North Meadows, Inverurie, AB51 0GQ, Tel: 01651 873932

LISTINGS | 73 Fraser Media, 19a Chattan Pl, AB10 6RB, Tel: 01224 857999 Mearns and Gill, 7 Carden Pl, AB10 1PP, Tel: 01224 646311 Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace, 12-16 Albyn Place, AB10 1PS, Tel: 01224 332400 Relocation Scotland, 33 Albyn Ln, AB10 6XF, Tel: 01224 648488 Schlumberger Oilfield, Enterprise Dr, Westhill, AB32 6TQ Simpson & Marwick, 4, Alford Pl, AB10 1YD, Tel: 01224 622622; 4 Carden Terr, AB10 1US, Tel: 01224 624924 Skene Group, 96 Rosemount Viaduct, AB25 1NX, Tel: 01224 645971 Sparrows, Denmore Rd, AB23 8JW, Tel: 01224 704868 Sport Aberdeen, Inspire Building, Beach Boulevard, AB24 5HP, Tel: 01224 57870 The Soap Factory, 111 Gallowgate, AB25 1BU, Tel: 01224 619777 Society Of Advocates, Broad St, AB10 1BS, Tel: 01224 640079 Thorpe Molloy, 38 Albyn Pl, AB10 1YN, Tel: 01224 327000 Town & Country Leasing, 54 Chapel St, AB10 1SN, Tel: 01224 392 333 Wood Group, 15, Justice Mill Ln, AB11 6EQ, Tel: 01224 851000

PUBS

The Office, 7 Crown St, AB11 6HA, Tel: 01224 571475 Revolution, 25 Belmont St, AB10 1JS, Tel: 01224 645475

RESTAURANTS

122 Steak And Grill Room, 122 Huntly St, AB10 1SU, Tel: 01224 630404 Bistro Verde, Units 1-2 The Green, AB11 6NY, Tel: 01224 586180 Café Boheme, 23 Windmill Brae, AB11 6HU, Tel: 01224 210677 Fennel Restaurant, 10 Burn Ln, Inverurie, AB51 4UZ, Tel: 01467 670065 Number 1 Restaurant, 1 Queens Terr, AB10 1XL, Tel: 01224 611909 Pizza Express, 47 Belmont St, AB10 1JS, Tel: 01224 620128 Pizza Express, 402 Union St, AB10 1QT, Tel: 01224 649511 Silver Darling Restaurant, 2 Pocra Quay, AB11 5DQ, Tel: 01224 576229 Stage Door, 26 North Silver St, AB10 1RL, Tel: 01224 642111 The Albyn, 11 Albyn Pl, AB10 1YE, Tel: 01224 211666 The Courtyard, 1 Alford Ln, AB10 1YD, Tel: 01224 589109 The Cock & Bull Restaurant, Ellon Rd, Balmedie, AB23 8XY, Tel: 01358 743249 The Prime Cuts, 21 Crown Terr, AB11 6HD, Tel: 01224 590127 Yatai, 53, Langstane Pl, AB11 6EN, Tel: 01224 592355

RETAIL

Andersons Of Inverurie, Blackhall Rd, Inverurie, AB51 5QW, Tel: 01467 620360 Ashley Ann, 16 Denmore Rd, AB23 8JW, Tel: 01224 703274 Attic Clothing, The Academy Centre, AB10 1LB, Tel: 01224 644000; 3 Station Road, Inverurie, AB51 3SD, Tel: 01224 644000 Avril Oenone Milliner, 64 Rosemount Viaduct, AB25 1NT, Tel: 01224 626578 Bellino, 17 Thistle St, AB10 1XZ, Tel: 01224 648130 Bentleys Of Banchory, 36 High St, Banchory, AB31 5SR, Tel: 01330 825655 Boarder Line, 15 McCombies Court, AB10 1AW, Tel: 01224 626996

Brides Delight, 68 Rosemount Viaduct, AB25 1NU, Tel: 01224 625999 Celebrations Of Turriff, 15 Main St, Turriff, AB53 4AA, Tel: 01888 563361 Clever Space Interiors, 19 Rosemount Pl, AB25 2XA, Tel: 01224 642327 Coast, Bon Accord Centre, AB25 1HZ, Tel: 01224 633028 Concept, Unit 20 Belmont St, AB10 1LB, Tel: 01224 635268 Cruise, 247 Union St, AB11 6BR, Tel: 01224 588573 Dargie Designs, 132 West North St, AB24 5AR, Tel: 01224 620069 De-zire, 36aThistle St, AB10 1XD, Tel: 01224 643005 Duncan & Todd, 4 Belmont St, AB11 6BE, Tel: 01224 644927; 14 Crown Terr, AB11 6HE, Tel: 01224 211911; 1 Market Ln, Stonehaven, AB39 2BT, Tel: 01569 762765; 15 West High St, Inverurie, AB51 3SA, Tel: 01467 620078 Dunnotter Wine & Spirits, 32a Evan St, Stonehaven, AB39 2ET, Tel: 01569 760060 Eighty7 Design Living, 68d Countesswells Rd, AB15 7YE, Tel: 01224 311003 Esslemonts, 22a, Thistle St, AB10 1XD, Tel: 01224 630606 Fenner & Coburn, 13 Thistle St, AB10 1XZ, Tel: 01224 644558 Finnies Jewellers, 219-223 George St, AB25 1HY, Tel: 01224 636632 Fountainhall Wines, 29 Fountainhall Rd, AB15 4EW, Tel: 01224 641628; 6, Market Sq, Stonehaven, AB39 2BT, Tel: 01569 763399 Frox, 28 Thistle St, AB10 1XD, Tel: 01224 622692 Gamola Golf, 47-53 Market St, AB11 5PZ, Tel: 01224 592900 Granite Reef, 45 The Green, AB11 6NY, Tel: 01224 252752 Hamish Munro, 19 Thistle St, AB10 1UY, Tel: 01224 641388 Hugh Harrison Menswear, 51 Chapel St, AB10 1SS, Tel: 01224 640400 Hugo Boss, Union Sq, AB11 5RG, Tel: 0122 4560 500 Jamieson & Carry, 142 Union St, AB10 1GF, Tel: 01224 641219 Jewellery At McCalls, 11 Bridge St, AB11 6JL, Tel: 01224 405303 John Lewis, George St, AB25 1BW, Tel: 01224 625000 John Park Jeweller, 17 Rose St, AB10 1TX, Tel: 01224 646599 Juniper Gifts & Jewellery, 35 Belmont St, AB10 1JS, Tel: 01224 640480 Kafka, 15 Rosemount Viaduct, AB25 1NE, Tel: 01224 648888 Kafka Mainline, 5 Alford Pl, AB10 1YD, Tel: 01224 626002 Kim Dalglish Florists, 279 Holburn St, AB10 7FL, Tel: 01224 592000 Lava Jewellery Design, 265 North Deeside Rd, AB14 0UL, Tel: 01224 735000 Lynne Frost Interiors, 38 Hartington Rd, AB10 6XX, Tel: 01224 312221 McCalls, 15-17 Bridge St, AB11 6JL, Tel: 01224 405300 Munros Travel, 267 Union St, AB11 6BR, Tel: 01224 261800 Na Na Nail Salon, 23 Holburn St, AB10 6BS, Tel: 01224 595776 Nicky Walker Florist, 59-61 St Swithin St, AB10 6XL, Tel: 01224 323254 Nova, 18-24 Chapel St, AB10 1SP, Tel: 01224 641270 Pandora, Union Sq, AB11 5PS, Tel: 01224 595531 Paperchase, Union Square, AB11 5PN, Tel: 01224 213455 Peapod, 144 Rosemount Pl, AB25 2YU, Tel: 01224 635710 Peltoniemi Concept Store, 8 Chattan Pl, AB10 6RD, Tel: 01224 211851

Pure Man, 411 Union St, AB11 6DA, Tel: 01224 594004 Rock & Oyster, 27-29 Union Terr, AB10 1NN, Tel: 01224 622555 Rox, Union Square, AB11 5PN, Tel: 01224 587275 Scottesque, 197 Rosemount Pl, AB25 2XP, Tel: 01224 622522 Shades of Blue & Grey, 281 Holburn St, AB10 7EN, Tel: 07923 362206 Signature, 349 Union St, AB11 6BT, Tel: 01224 210050 Sirene Boutique, 434 Union St, AB10 1TR, Tel: 01224 637740 St Nicholas Centre, AB10 1HW, 01224 647187 Straine Opticians, 33-35 Thistle St, AB10 1UY, Tel: 01224 624103 Teasel & Tweed, 83 Rosemount Viaduct, AB22 1NS, Tel: 01224 652352 The Academy Centre, Belmont St, AB10 1LB, Tel: 01224 633009 The Dress Agency, 129 Holburn St, AB10 6BP, Tel: 01224 582257 Vanity Collections, 17 West High St, Inverurie, AB51 3SA, Tel: 01467 625382 Waterstones and Costa, 3 Union Bridge, AB11 6BG, Tel: 01224 592440 William Wilson Bathrooms, Harness Rd, AB12 3QA, Tel: 01224 877522 Wine Raks, 8 St Swithin St, AB10 6XD, Tel: 01224 630496; 1 Urqhuart Rd, AB24 5LU, Tel: 01224 630496

STYLE BARS AND RESTAURANTS

99 Bar & Kitchen, 1 Back Wynd, AB10 1JN, Tel: 01224 631640 Adelphi Kitchen, 28 Adelphi, AB11 5BL, Tel: 01224 211414 Amicus Apple, 67 Langstane Pl, AB11 6EN, Tel: 01224 587717 Bosn, Belmont St, AB10 1LB Casc, 7 Stirling St, AB11 6ND, Tel: 01224 212373 Dizzys, 70 Carden Pl, AB10 1UL, Tel: 01224 625577 Dusk, 51 Langstane Pl, AB11 6DJ, Tel: 01224 594430 Eclectic Fizz Champagne Bar, 150 Union St, AB10 1QX, Tel: 01224 641685 Fusion Bistro, 10 North Silver St, AB10 1RL, Tel: 01224 652959 Granite Park, 8 Golden Sq, AB10 1RB, Tel :01224 478004 Korova, 18 Bridge St, AB11 6JJ, Tel: 01224 582828 Musa, 33 Exchange St, AB11 6PH, Tel: 01224 571771 No 10 Bar, 10 Queens Terr, AB10 1XL, Tel: 01224 631928 Orchid, 51 Langstane Pl, AB11 6DJ Paramount Bar, 23-25, Bon Accord St, AB11 6EA, Tel: 01224 590500 Rye & Soda, Belmont St, AB10 1LB, Tel: 01224 643338 Six North, 6 Littlejohn St, AB10 1FF, Tel: 01224 379 192 Soul, 333 Union St, AB11 6BS, Tel: 01224 587711 Tippling House, 4 Belmont St, AB10 1JE

THEATRES

His Majestys Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, AB25 1GL, Tel: 01224 641122

TRAVEL

Scotrail First Class Lounge, Guild St, AB11 6LX

UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES

Gray’s School of Art, Garthdee Road, AB10 7QD

VENUES

The Lemon Tree, 5 West North Street, AB24 5AT, Tel: 01224 337688 AECC, Exhibition Ave, AB23 8BL, Tel: 01224 824824

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OUTSIDE CHANCE If you want to give something back or take on a new challenge, the National Trust for Scotland is looking for Grampian Conservation Volunteers to carry out practical conservation work. You’ll learn new skills such as drystane dyking, footpath construction and woodland management, and meet new people whilst working in the most stunning locations around the Grampian region. For more information visit www.nts.org.uk/volunteering/outdoor.

THINGS TO DO ON A SUNDAY Earn your Sunday roast by burning some calories at Aberdeen Sports Village. The world class sporting facility offers an exhaustive range of activities to tickle your fancy such as badminton, tennis, basketball, squash, swimming and hockey. Get the whole family involved and throw in a little incentive to win…the Sunday night dishes is a suitable forfeit for the losing team and ensures everyone is in it to win it. A family swim (two adults and two children) from £11. Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Rd, AB24 5RU, Tel: 01224 438900.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY For something different to do with dad on 21 June, Grampian Transport Museum in Alford is offering Father’s Day Supercar Rides. With a selection of supercars - Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche included - it’s just £15 for two rides. Open to over 18s, buy tickets at www.gtm.org.uk

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