i-on magazine | April 2018

WIN A LUXURY OVERNIGHT STAY At The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square GRAND DESIGN A heaven-sent renovation project CHANGING THE RULES The rise of Dua Lipa

EDINBURGH | GL A SGOW

SPRING INTO APRIL On your marks, get fit, go...

Contents

Issue 147 / April 2018

REGULARS

08 We Can’t Wait To… This month’s unmissable events 10 Win… A luxury overnight stay at The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square 18 The Lifestyle Edit Local news in Edinburgh and Glasgow 64 Take to the Streets Your mini-break plans 66 A Day in the Life of…

Author and illustrator Catherine Rayner

FEATURES

16 The Life & Style weekend returns Trend talks, beauty treatments and a fashion show 30 In Conversation with…

Topshop Personal Shopper Carolyn Knox 32 Run Baby, Run Expert tips for runners 38 i-on Homes Renovation goals 54 He did what…?!

The trio behind the podcast, My Dad Wrote a Porno

I-ON EVENTS

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12 On Sale Now Lunching in style with Jane Davidson and The Printing Press 13 Be Our Guest Exclusive cocktail masterclasses at Chop House 14 VIP Beauty Our recent reader event with John Lewis Edinburgh

BEAUTY

44 Beauty Notes Products, treatments and reviews 48 Tried and Tested Balmain hair extensions

CULTURE

50 Five things you need to know about…

Dua Lipa

FOOD & DRINK

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60 Sunday Best Chop House and The Butchershop Bar & Grill

CONTACT: +44 (0) 20 77 20 97 25 UK@THOMASSABO.COM

INTRODUCTION

I-ON THIS MONTH

Dua Lipa by Markus Pritzi

Overindulged in one too many Easter eggs?

Me too. Thankfully, we can redeem ourselves: running, even just to the shop and back, is a great way too alleviate chocolate-induced guilt and has great health benefits into the bargain. But don’t just take my word for it. If you’re looking to set yourself a fitness challenge – whether it’s to achieve 5k or a marathon (gulp) – we have pro tips from running experts on page 32 to up your game and help you over the finish line.

This month the i-on reader event combines our love of fashion, style and great food in stunning surroundings. Readers can enjoy a delicious lunch at The Printing Press, a spring/summer 2018 catwalk show and a masterclass on what to wear this season from Sarah Murray, owner of designer womenswear boutique Jane Davidson.

See page 12 to bag your place.

You’ll find mouthwatering comfort food in the form of must-try Sunday roasts on page 60; a stylish church conversion in Portobello that’ll make you give serious consideration to taking on a renovation project on page 38; and on page 50 we find out why cover girl Dua Lipa is making big waves in the music industry.

Congratulations to last month’s winner Amy Robertson who won a luxury trip to

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Northern Ireland courtesy of P&O Ferries.

This month, we’ve teamed up with The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square to offer a lucky reader and friend a luxury overnight staycation, including spa treatments, right here in the city. Find details on how to enter on page 10.

Until next month, enjoy i-on

Nicky Howden, Editor

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Published by Treacle Productions Ltd, Suite 9, 2 Commercial Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 6JA Tel: +44 (0)131 555 4126, Email info@ionmagazine.co.uk, ionmagazine.co.uk, ionmembersclub.com Directors Laura Cully, Jo Morris, Creative Director Paul Dickson, Editor Nicky Howden, Contributing Editor Carine Seitz, Content Coordinator Holly Tracey, Digital Content Executive Lucy Cruickshank, Editorial Intern Charlotte Hulme, Account Director Amy Falconer, Business Development Manager Amanda Southey, Finance Manager Michelle Clancy, Head of Photography Susie Lowe, photographer Cat Thomson Contributors Tracey McCallum, David Pollock All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. All prices correct at time of going to press but are subject to change. i-on magazine cannot be responsible for unsolicited material. The views and opinions by contributors in this magazine may not represent the views of the publishers. i-on magazine takes no responsibility for claims made by advertisements in this publication. i-on is a trademark of Treacle Productions. ©Treacle Productions Ltd 2018.

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WE CAN’T WAIT TO… The i-on team shares their must-dos this month

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2 …hang out with the beautiful people “The Edinburgh International Fashion Festival returns for its seventh year this month, and I can’t wait to get involved.

A series of workshops, presentations and glitzy social events will take place at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, and ticket holders can attend the Scottish premiere of a film originally produced for Vogue Italia on sustainability in the fashion industry. 26 – 28 April, edinburghinternationalfashionfestival.com.

Nicky Howden, Editor

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…check out the new hot spot in Finnieston “Originally from Glasgow, I still spend a lot of time there so I’m always on the look out for new places to eat. I’ve heard on the grapevine that the team behind Bloc are set to open a new place on the site of The Scullery, specialising in South East Asian cuisine and cocktails, named Nonya. Rumour has it the menu will include an all-day breakfast dish made from coconut rice, crunch deep fried anchovies , boiled egg, peanuts, cucumber and chilli sambal.

Sounds good to me.” 10 Claremont St, G3 7HA, nonyaglasgow.co.uk.

Amanda Southey, Business Development Manager

…enjoy some summer lovin’ “I’m not ashamed to admit that Grease was my firm favourite movie as a child. I knew all the words (to the script as well as the songs) and I may have customised a pink bomber to make me an honorary Pink Lady. So I’ll be well-versed for the 40th Anniversary Sing-A-Long screening at the Cameo on 19 April. Eat your heart out.” 38 Home St, EH3 9LZ, picturehouses.com.

Laura Wood, Director

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NEWS

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Going Up HERBIVORE BOTANICALS We’re suckers for clean ingredients and beautiful packaging to match, so the news that cult US beauty brand Herbivore Botanicals is now available at Space NK has got us clambering to spend our hard-earned cash. spacenk.com

…get my groove on “The minute I heard Bruno Mars crooning that I’m amazing just the way I am, I was hooked. I’m delighted to have tickets to his outdoor gig at Glasgow Green on 10 July, where his support acts Dua Lipa and DNCE should get things started very nicely thank you.” gigsinscotland.com/bruno-mars Charlotte Hulme, Editorial Intern

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WEARABLE HOSPITAL CLOTHING Yes, that’s right. Hospital gowns are uncomfortable and impractical (and ugly), so INGA Wellbeing have developed a range of stylish and functional clothing to improve patient wellbeing during hospital treatment.

Featuring discreet pockets and openings, the clothes can be put on and taken off independently without having to disconnect IV leads or monitors. ingawellbeing.com GIN Yep, the craze for gin is showing no sign of abating.

Paisley Food & Drink Festival on 27-28 April is hosting a palace tent with over 20 craft gins, including native favourites Arbikie, Gin Bothy and Isle of Harris. gin71.com/paisley

Barometer Going Down BEASTLY WEATHER First we had the Beast from the East, followed by its second coming a week later. And now every time the sun dares to shine, it gets shot down the following day by frosty temperatures. Enough already.

…have a pint “Edinburgh’s Craft Beer Festival is happening at the Biscuit Factory in May and, as well as seasonal, exclusive and brand new beers, there will be live music from Mogwai, Metronomy and Two Door Cinema Club – reason alone to get tickets. Street food will be curated by the team from the Pitt, with a one-off beer inspired menu.” 25-27 May, 4–6 Anderson Pl, EH6 5NP, tickets £35 from edinburghcraftbeerfestival.co.uk/tickets.

Carine Seitz, Contributing Editor

SOCIAL MEDIA Apparently the recent revelations about Cambridge Analytics have had people leaving Facebook in their droves. Is this the end of the social network as we know it? Next we’ll be going completely off-grid (we won’t).

ILL HEALTH Between us at i-on HQ we’ve had tonsillitis, flu, sickness bugs, migraines and pleurisy over the last month, and we are now well and truly OVER IT.

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I-ON PRIZES

WIN A LUXURY OVERNIGHT STAY AT THE PRINCIPAL EDINBURGH CHARLOTTE SQUARE

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he Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square, formerly The Roxburghe Hotel, re-opened its doors back in September 2017, following a multi-million pound top-to-toe refurbishment by award-winning British luxury design studio Goddard Littlefair. Since then the hotel has revealed 199 newly refurbished bedrooms, seen the launch of BABA, an Eastern Mediterranean mezze restaurant from the successful team behind Glasgow’s Ox and Finch, and transformed its courtyard into The Garden, an oasis of calm in the city centre where you can enjoy light bites, cakes, spritzers and cocktails.

This month the hotel’s refurb is complete with the opening of a brand new Spa. The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square hotel, 38 Charlotte Sq, EH2 4HQ, Tel: 0131 240 5500, phcompany.com

THE PRIZE i-on has teamed up with the Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square hotel to offer you the chance to win an overnight stay in a luxurious suite for two. The prize includes spa treatments, a Twilight Tea and cocktails under the twinkly lights of The Garden restaurant.

TO ENTER For a chance to win, visitionmagazine.co.uk by noon on Monday 23 April and leave your details. The winner will be notified by email and announced in the May edition of i-on.

For more exclusive prizes subscribe to the i-on weekly newsletter at ionmagazine.co.uk.

Terms and conditions: The prize is as stated and there is no cash alternative. The prize cannot be redeemed in August or between Christmas and New Year. The prize is valid until April 2019.

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I-ON EVENTS

A splendid assortment of exclusive events, put together by i-on, especially for you

JANE DAVIDSON AND THE PRINTING PRESS TAKE LUNCHING IN STYLE TO ANOTHER LEVEL

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ho needs the big Fashion Weeks of the world when all the best designers can come together under one fabulous roof?

Ladies, grab your best-dressed girl friends on Sunday 22 April for an afternoon full of the things we like best in life. i-on has teamed up with Sarah Murray, owner of Jane Davidson designer boutique, and the stylish Printing Press Bar & Kitchen on George Street, for an intimate fashion event and lunch. Expect great fashion, seasonal food, Taittinger and style tips, including a Jane Davidson take-over of the Editor’s Bar with a current season pop-up shop open throughout the event.

Style expert Sarah will present a spring summer 2018 catwalk show followed by a masterclass on what to wear this season from day to night looks. You’ll also learn how to wear colour and find out about hero pieces from designer classics and niche brands including Bella Freud, Dries Van Noten, Donna Ida, J Brand, Osman (pictured), Queene and Belle, and Rixo London.

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ON SALE NOW

EVENTS

BE OUR GUEST

Want to check out the new Chop House in Bruntsfield, for free? We bet you do.

Printing Press Bar & Kitchen

Sarah Murray

Dries Van Noten

Tickets are priced at £35 (plus booking fee) and include Taittinger Champagne on arrival, a delicious two course lunch with coffee and 250ml glass of wine. Extra wine can be pre-ordered at time of ticket purchase. Guests are welcomed at 12 for 12.30pm till 4pm. Tickets are limited to 60 and available at ion.ticketbud.com

The Menu xx STARTERS Smoked haggis, puréed neeps, crispy potato or Grilled goat’s cheese, caramelised red onion, lamb’s lettuce, truffle dressing (v) xx MAINS Roast chicken breast, buttered Savoy cabbage, shallot and tarragon jus or Celeriac, tarragon and pear risotto (v) or Sea bream

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uckily, we’re holding three cocktail masterclasses at the most stylish joint, with the first taking place at 7pm on Wednesday 04 April. The cocktails here are off the scale and you’ll get to try steak and seafood bites too. Only snag? This event is strictly for i-on members only. Each evening caters for 12 so register your interest by emailing your name and Member ID number to events@ionmagazine.co.uk. You can nominate a friend too but remember, they must have an i-on membership.

Cocktail masterclasses at Chop House Bruntsfield xx 04 April - FULL xx 18 April - AVAILABLE xx 02 May - AVAILABLE

To find out more about i-on members’ club and to join visit ionmembersclub.com.

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EVENTS

VIP BEAUTY

Behind the doors at the i-on reader event at John Lewis

Photography Cat Thomson

Our recent rendezvous in the Beauty Hall at John Lewis Edinburgh was an evening that even the most clued-up beauty expert would’ve loved.

More than 400 i-on readers were treated to first class advice on skincare, premium brands and spring’s hottest make-up trends. All washed down with the obligatory glass or two of fizz and a goody bag filled with this season’s ‘must-trys’ to take home.

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FOOD AND DRINK

EXCLUSIVE I-ON READER OFFER 2-for-1 Around the World Afternoon Tea at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian

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ho doesn’t love Afternoon Tea? Served in the iconic surroundings of Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian’s elegant Peacock Alley, our exclusive 2-for-1 offer means you can enjoy the £35 experience with your favourite person at no extra cost. Far from your standard fare, the luxurious Around the World Afternoon Tea takes you on a gastronomic tour where each tasty bite is inspired by the different flavours of the continents.

THE MENU: • An indulgent selection of savoury finger sandwiches • Homemade scones served with clotted cream and seasonal jam

• Delicate pastries hand crafted by the inhouse pastry team • A choice of over 40 fine loose-leaf teas and herbal infusions • Upgrade to a Champagne Afternoon Tea: Add a glass of champagne for just £10 per person, for a truly decadent experience TO BOOK: Quote i-on when emailing afternoontea. reservations@waldorfastoria.com or Tel: 0131 222 8945. Afternoon tea is served between 12pm and 5pm in the Peacock Alley Lobby Lounge. For further details on the Waldorf Astoria Afternoon Tea, visit waldorfastoriaedinburgh.com/ dining-and-bars.

Terms and conditions: Offer available Monday to Wednesday from 03-25 April 2018.

Offer is subject to availability and must be booked in advance.

Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

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FEATURES

EDINBURGH’S

LIFE & STYLE WEEKEND IS BACK After a sell-out debut last year, Life & Style is back for a weekend of fashion, styling, interiors, shopping and one-off experiences

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n Saturday 05 and Sunday 06 May, the Royal Society of Edinburgh on George Street will be transformed into a hub of the best shops, bars, brands and businesses in central Edinburgh. Your ticket grants access to a whole host of activities including a fashion show, trend talks, express beauty treatments and

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workshops, as well as gaining access to exclusive discounts and one-off masterclasses, sharing expert advice on fashion, health and beauty, interior design, food and drink and much more. You’ll also receive an Edinburgh Gin cocktail on arrival, an exclusive offers booklet and the first 500 ticket holders will receive a fantastic goody bag.

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LIFESTYLE

• Catwalks: The popular catwalk show returns for 2018 featuring Oliver Bonas, Anthropologie, John Lewis, Jenners and many more.

• The catwalk show will include a trend talk hosted by Scottish fashion designer Lynne McCrossan on the three key trends for summer.

BEAUTY • Express beauty treatment in the pop-up beauty hall, including a choice of mini-makeovers, manicures or massages.

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LOOK WHO’S COMING TO THE LIFESTYLE STAGE • Easy-to-achieve hairstyles to take you from desk to dancefloor by celebrity hairdresser Jason Collier whose clients include Victoria Beckham, Sienna Miller and Eva Longoria.

• Skincare secrets for maintaining a healthy, youthful glow by A-list facialist Charlotte Connoley (clients include Meghan Markle and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley).

• Expert advice on packing for holiday from Wendy Rigg, Fashion Director at Prima, Good Housekeeping and Reveal magazines.

• The key beauty trends for summer by Scottish make-up artist Sara Hill.

• Q&A session with blogger and author Vicky Psarias, aka Honest Mum.

• Masterclasses: shaken or stirred, learn from the cocktail pros from Bad ger& Co and Element • Tastings: enjoy nut rient rich tea tastings with the Eas t India Company

HOT TO GRAB YOUR TICKET… ...and other important info • Tickets are £10 and includes entry to the event on the day of your choice. You’ll also receive an Edinburgh Gin cocktail on arrival, an exclusive offers booklet and a goody bag worth over £20. Available exclusively at edinlifestyle.co.uk.

• On purchase, you can select a preferred time slot for a seat at one of the many fashion shows, and book into a workshop and Lifestyle Stage talk. These are available on a strictly first-come-first-served basis. Express beauty treatments will be booked on arrival at the event.

• Edinburgh Life & Style is from 10am-6pm on Saturday 05 and Sunday 06 May 2018 at The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George St, EH2 2PQ. Doors open for registration at 9.30am.

Follow Instagram for up-to-date info and offers: @edinevents #MyEdinLifestyle2018

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EDINBURGH

ENRICH YOUR BODY AND SOUL

Sample some of the country’s best skincare brands, super-healthy foods, revitalising fresh juices, invigorating yoga sessions, relaxing meditation and more when the East Lothian health and wellbeing festival takes over Archerfield Walled Garden on 12 May. There’ll be a variety of different zones to explore including the Health Fair Zone, featuring Harvey Nichols and Neal’s Yard, and a host of specialists including Lululemon. For early bird tickets, £30 (available until 14 April), visit archerfieldwalledgarden.com or Tel: 01620 388 588.

FAIRWEATHER FRIEND

#THIRSTYTHURSDAY As well as delicious seasonal food, did you know The Herringbone Goldenacre has 30 wines by the glass, a seasonal cocktail list and offers selected cocktails at half price, Monday - Thursday. We know where we’re drinking this month. 2 South Trinity Rd, EH5 3NR, Tel: 0131 552 3292, theherringbone.co.uk

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A classic trench from Holland Cooper is yet another reason to love spring.

Crafted using the best quality tweeds and materials, the Marlborough Black Watch Trench Coat is a wise investment at £699.

Holland Cooper, Multrees Walk, Tel: 0131 556 0988, hollandcooper.com.

FORM AN ORDERLY QUEUE Laings has transformed its Watch Boutique at 25 Frederick Street into an Outlet Boutique with up to 75 per cent off the sparkliest selection of jewellery. It’s exclusively open until August and includes everything from diamonds, sapphires and rubies so get down there fast... laingsuk.com

SOCIAL SCENE Build your contact list at the quirky new ‘net-working’ club at Black Ivy, Bruntsfield. Featuring guest speakers, knowledge-sharing workshops and the chance to take time out with a game of table tennis, Love Your Business runs on the last Thursday of the month, 10am - 12noon.

For tickets visit http://bit.ly/2GN8p4N, email michelle@ michellebrownpr.com or Tel: 0792 040 6674

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AND THE BEST DRESSED GOES TO…

DECADENT DINING

Pick your partner and head over to Dine where ‘Dine With Fizz’ is launching this month. Every Saturday, 12pm - 2.30pm, and every Sunday, 12pm - 6pm, you can enjoy a three-course meal accompanied by a glass or bottle of Devaux Grande Réserve. Prices start at £42.50 per couple. To book, Tel: 0131 218 1818 or visit dineedinburgh.co.uk.

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old onto your hats and don your most stylish looks. Stobo Castle Ladies Day, Scotland’s most glamourous event on the racing calendar, returns to Musselburgh Racecourse on Saturday 02 June. This year there’s a new Stage Marquee complete with internationally acclaimed aerial performers, live music from Sounds of Soul and a dedicated selfie wall.

There’ll also be a £3,000 cash prize up for grabs for 2018’s Queen of Style and £1,000 vouchers from Slaters Menswear for the King of Style. Fancy coming along?

We’re giving away one pair of tickets to a lucky i-on reader. Simply enter your details at ionmagazine/win by 23 April to be in with a chance of winning.

Early Bird tickets, £45 (normally £50), are on sale until 30 April 2018. For more information on available packages and to book advance tickets visit musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk.

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I-ON LOVES...

the Generation Charm Club from Thomas Sabo.

Featuring extra large charms, graphic and vintage styles for men and women, make them your own by mixing and matching. thomassabo.com

LUXURY BRANDS DIANE VON FURSTENBERG DRIES VAN NOTEN ROLAND MOURET BELLA FREUD SPORTMAX SMYTHE OSMAN RIXO Rick Rhe Rainbow Wave Lace Dress, £444

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SPONSORED FEATURE

ORGANIC FAST FOOD

New Soil Association accreditation scheme supports restaurants serving organic food

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ow there’s a way to easily identify which restaurants offer organic food without even having to scan the menu – look out for Soil Association’s ‘Organic Served Here’ logo. Stars are awarded based on the percentage of organic food they source (five stars 95-100%; four stars for 75-95%; three stars for 50-75%; two stars for 25-50%; one star for 15-25%).

Edinburgh’s FEED is the recent proud recipient of three OSH stars at both of their venues. Owner Chris says “the Organic Served Here Award is important for us as it sets us aside from others. It gives customers confidence in the quality and provenance of our product and importantly also confidence in the animal welfare standards our suppliers adhere to.”

“Our ribs and our chicken wings are our stand-out products. We pride ourselves on using as much of the animal as we can. Originally our organic ribs were a waste product for another top-end restaurant before we negotiated to get our hands on them. We also use the pig skins and ears to make bar snacks.”

Search for Organic Served Here eateries at www.soilassociation.org/organicservedhere.

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IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER Check out Greta’s Eyegaze Art exhibition at Custom Lane Leith, 21 - 28 April, where works of art have been digitally created using pioneering software which tracks the talented Scottish teen’s eye movements. customlane.co.

just dance When the Citrus Club closed its doors after 25 years last May, we felt a little piece of us go too.

Hearing that the iconic venue re-opens next month as 4042; a fun, late night party bar, with a 3am license, seven days a week, is music to our ears. 40-42 Grindlay St, EH3 9AP.

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Edinburgh’s premier luxury shopping street

LUXURY FASHION BRANDS THE DEFINITION OF LUXURY SHOPPING

HOLLAND COOPER For a timeless essential look no further than the fitted City Chelsea coat in Tawny/Ostrich. It’s available in sizes 6-16 for £999 at the Edinburgh store.

JO JO MAMAN BEBE A classic pair of Twill Chino Shorts, £16, will see kids through countless occasions in the summer months.

Available in a selection of colours, add a navy and white striped T-shirt for a classic, casual look or dress it up with a cotton shirt.

NESPRESSO Offering a wide variety of coffee styles, the Vertuo machine from Nespresso means you can easily find a coffee experience that’s made for you. For a highly roasted blend with notes of cocoa and vanilla, try the double Espresso Scuro (80ml) is made from Central American Robusta and Arabicas.

TOMMY HILFIGER The spring 2018 capsule celebrates speed – from Tommy’s love of motor sports to Gigi’s fast-paced lifestyle.

The look is bold yet relaxed, with a playful fashion edge inspired

by Gigi’s own effortless twist on athleisure style.

Harvey Nichols Louis Vuitton Burberry Michael Kors Mulberry BOSS Nespresso Links of London Tommy Hilfiger Castle Fine Art Kurt Geiger Pandora North America Travel Service Swarovski Bravissimo Holland Cooper Coach JoJo Maman Bébé The Pen Shop Reiss Caffè Nero Boots Tesla

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SPONSORED FEATURE

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NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH?

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ell that to the good people at the Montpelier Group where their full focus is on making you star of the week amongst your peers. From now until the end of April, you can take a friend for lunch (or even dinner) at Tigerlily and Rabble… and their meal will be absolutely free. Yes, you did hear correctly.

Any snags? No, not really. You’ll have to book in advance and be dining from Monday to Wednesday but otherwise, you’ll get one free course for every course ordered by a paying customer. Simple.

On the menu at Rabble they’ve gone all super healthy and we’d feel more than just a little bit saintly by ordering the superfood salad topped to the brim with roasted butternut squash, tenderstem broccoli and kale. Or maybe even the grilled halloumi salad with goji berries and pumpkin seeds.

Over wine at dinnertime, a catch up at Tigerlily, tucking into some lime and ginger roast chicken with apple and cashew shredded vegetable salad, or the slightly

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more indulgent five spice pork belly with cream cheese mash, sounds like the kind of Tuesday evening that’s right up our street.

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Katie Connolly & Jordan Laird’s

for him – and equally how crap it is not going to gigs anymore now we are parents. We decided to do some thing about it.

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Any upcoming events? We’ve sold out Admiral Fallow on 15 April at SWG3, but there may be last minute tickets available. The best way to check for upcoming gigs is to follow us on Instagram at @majorminormusicclub.

Founders of Major Minor Music Club, Katie and Jordan talk gigs for kids, working together and the joy of the EIF

Best thing about Edinburgh?

The Edinburgh International Festival, and everything it brings. It’s easy to get cynical about it but it’s amazing that one of the biggest events in the world takes place on our doorstep every August.

Why Edinburgh? K: I moved here for university from Aberdeen when I was 17, via San Francisco, Alaska and Wylam.

J: I was born in Edinburgh but after living out of town in my teenage years I moved back for university when I was 18.

Where do you live and what do you like about it? Hillside. It’s close to town but not too busy.

We never want to not live in the city.

Edinburgh’s best bits

Is there anywhere/thing in the city that you think deserves a shout out? Kebab Mahal, the best Indian restaurant in town!

As humble as it is outstanding.

What do you do? J: Katie is a stylist, who has worked on TV commercials, photo shoots and feature films, and I run Bafta-nominated creative agency Studio Something. In our spare time we run Major Minor Music Club together with a group of friends.

What is Major Minor Music Club? Put simply, it’s ‘gigs for kids’. We try to stick quite rigidly to being a gig – there are other people that do fun kids’ events and activities, but we want to keep it as authentic as possible. We try to use traditional gig venues and avoid it feeling like a kids birthday party.

Why did you set it up? We took our little boy Sonny to a friend’s gig last year and realised what an amazing experience it was

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Worst thing about the city?

Edinburgh always feels the poorer relation to Glasgow in terms of live music. We’d love to host a gig here but it’s easier to secure bands and spaces in Glasgow.

Sum up Edinburgh in three words: Needs. More. Sunshine.

Date The Basement Dinner with pals DiGiorgio’s Coffee Hideout Walk Portobello Posh nosh Chop House

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GLASGOW

LOVE DOUGHNUTS

Put the diet on a backburner, Tantrum Doughnuts has opened its second store of instaworthy doughy delights. Crowned the winners of our i-on Breakthrough Awards in the Food and Drink Products category, Tantrum Doughnuts had us at custard, jam and chocolate crémeux... 28 Gordon St, G1 3PU, tantrumdoughnuts.com.

ART IN THE CITY To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Glasgow architect, designer and artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has a major new exhibition showcasing many artworks that have never been on public display. We suggest you check it out. Charles Rennie Mackintosh Making the Glasgow Style runs until 14 August 2018. glasgowmuseums.com

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INTERIOR GOALS

The first retail shop from Glasgow textile brand Bluebellgray opens this month in Hyndland. Check it out for colourful, modern and abstract fabrics, cushions and bedding that will make you smile. Opens mid April at 162 Hyndland Rd, G12 9HZ, bluebellgray.com.

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The trendy Radisson Red hotel finally opens its doors this month. Located a stone’s throw from the Hydro, it’ll be home to the OUIBar + KTCHN, and the Sky Bar, our new favourite spot for cocktails and to watch the sun set over the Clyde. radissonred.com

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YOUR HOME IN OUR HANDS We don’t only do ‘bricks and mortar’, we also do bedrooms, hidey-holes and outdoor spaces

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hen people put their homes in our hands, we know that we’re part of a big moment in their lives. Selling up, house-hunting, moving somewhere new: these events can be exciting but stressful too. They want to feel sure that we’ll secure a smooth sale at the best price and truly understand their situation when they’re on the move – in short, that we really get the picture.

Well, we got just that from one of our clients. The drawing shown was sent to us by the daughter of a customer, soon after a successful sale was confirmed for them. We’ll let the image speak for itself, but we hope it reflects the fact that we’re genuinely interested in the people we work for and seek to understand the thoughts of everyone involved, whatever their age. So although we don’t have magic powers, we do try to be super-helpful.

Our team of local experts also appreciate the range of things that matter when families are moving home.

Kids don’t do ‘bricks and mortar’, but they do care about bedrooms, hidey-holes and outdoor spaces. Alongside the financial facts, most grown-ups are reassured by our neighbourhood knowledge, which means we can advise on everything from nearby schools to leisure facilities, transport links to foodie hotspots.

Our approach to estate agency ensures that we cover every issue for the entire household. It’s about making a sale as straightforward as possible and moving as smooth as can be. Because at Corum, we’re not just concerned with selling properties – we really care about the people in them too.

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Carolyn Knox The Topshop Glasgow Personal Shopper on trends and bold colourways Tell us about a bit about you? I’ve been a Topshop Personal Shopper for just over a year at the Glasgow Argyle Street store. I love my job and I love styling clients for everything from special occasions to holiday wardrobes there’s nothing more satisfying than making someone feel happy and confident in their individual style.

How would you describe your signature style? I would say it’s quite experimental, I never stick to one look. I love to mix it up whilst staying quite trend-driven.

Top style tip for the season? Inject colour into your wardrobe. Pink with red is my favourite colourway and I love yellow too - try mixing block colours together for a bold look. I’m also a fan of polka dots, vintage florals, micro sunglasses and thick soled trainers.

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Who do you follow on Instagram for style inspo? I love @ellenvlora, @sincerelyjules and @lissyroddyy.

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Describe a typical day at work: Firstly, I check my appointment diary for the day.

No one day is the same; I could be styling a bride for her honeymoon wardrobe in the morning, and a student for her graduation in the afternoon or a regular client who’s looking for a seasonal update. Clients book online and provide their dress and shoe sizes in advance so I use this information to prep for the appointment, putting together outfits tailored to their likes and dislikes. When the client arrives I’ll show them to their Personal Suite and take them over the items I have chosen based on their brief. It’s important for me to build a good relationship with my clients to ensure they walk away feeling relaxed and happy with the experience.

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Last year 40,000 runners completed the London Marathon, more than 50,000 did the same in New York, and over 30,000 took part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. Whether you’re gearing up to run a 5k or 26 miles, Holly Tracey gets the lowdown from experts on how to make it across the finish line

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Gone are the days when the need for protein automatically meant loading up on meat and dairy. In fact, many athletes are shunning animal products altogether in a bid to improve performance. Recent shifts in attitudes towards the positives associated with a vegan lifestyle have gained increasing popularity amongst health experts and athletes.

“In general, we need protein and carbohydrates for a complete refuel. Protein repairs and restores our muscles and prevents further muscle breakdown; carbs replenish our glycogen stores so they’re ready to go again. Green vegetables can be a fantastic way to boost your refuel and recovery too,” explains nutritionist and fitness instructor Cassandra Barns.

Evany Ibáñez-Banczer, co-director and co-founder of Detox-Fit, explains why a vegan diet is not only good for your overall health but can also give your performance the edge. “Loading up on calories through meat and dairy can leave you feeling full and bloated. Animal products produce high levels of acidity in the body and can affect the pH level in your blood, leading to inflammation and impeding recovery. A vegan diet, however, is naturally high in fibre and nutrient rich. It helps to support digestive health by keeping your body running smoothly while providing all the nutrition needed for a long race. Plant-based sources of protein produce an alkaline in the body which improves recovery by lowering inflammation.”

‘Scott Jureck, author of Eat & Run and a vegan ultrarunner, explains he tried going vegan purely to run faster and it worked. Running the Minnesota Voyageur 50-mile race three times before he won, Jureck says his vegan diet was the key difference, after realising he could run smarter by eating smarter.’

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A gentle introduction to running with a plan which reduces the risk of injury from doing too much too soon.

• MAPMYRUN: For navigating a new destination or changing up your routine Easily load any of your previously created routes, or those nearby generated by other runners, and follow a breadcrumb trail on the screen. Great for getting you off the roads and onto some local insider trails.

• ENDOMONDO: “The personal trainer in your pocket” Motivates you to go the extra mile through gentle reminders and providing a training plan based on your recent pacing • ROCK MY RUN: For music lovers and pace chasers Features mixes from professional DJs, syncs with your heart beat, or you set the tempo to your choice of beats per minute.

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Carnation Footcare podiatrist Dave Wain gives the lowdown on the most common ailments and how to fix them • BLISTERS: A runner’s nightmare and one of the most common complaints. An anti-blister stick is a long-lasting, non-greasy formula that provides instant relief from rubbing shoes.

• HOT FEET/COLD FEET: Wear appropriate footwear. If not, feet can get numb in cold weather and too sweaty when the sun’s out.

Carnation Footcare’s Silversocks (£12, firstaidfast.co.uk) are made with pure silver threads that act as a natural heat thermostat.

• MUSCLE STRAIN: Running, whatever the distance, puts a lot of strain on your muscles, so recovery is as important as training.

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Susie Lowe visits Improve My Running to get her performance back on track Most people I’ve spoken to about going to see a running coach ask “what’s the point? You just put one foot in front of the other and speed up a bit,” but the experience of a Running Analysis is so much more than that. I spent an hour with Improve My Running founder Matt Holland at his studio in Charlotte Square where he put me through my paces to carry out a biomechanical analysis. This involved filming me running and walking as well as performing numerous movements and exercises. From this he pinpointed historical injuries and explained how they were affecting my performance. He also suggested ways to improve them. Matt coaches a huge variety of different people, from kids with dyspraxia to elite athletes and people who just want to make it around the park without too much pain and a little more grace. His enthusiasm and passion are infectious and I’m seriously considering signing up to his six-week programme to get the most out of my running. Watch out Mo Farrah.

A Running Analysis at Improve My Running, Edinburgh, costs £89. For more information Tel: 07931 721 843 or visit improvemyrunning.com.

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• KILOMATHON: 08 April, Edinburgh Cycle Path 13.1k or 6.5k distances.

• GUNG-HO! 12 May, The Meadows.

Seriously fun 5k on an inflatable obstacle course.

• RACE FOR LIFE GLASGOW: 20 May, Glasgow Promenade A 5k/10k for women-only to raise money for 200 types of cancer.

• EDINBURGH MARATHON FESTIVAL: 26/27 May Full marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k.

• CANCER RESEARCH UK'S RACE FOR LIFE: 13 June, Hopetoun House, Edinburgh A 5K, 10K at Queensferry.

• TOUGH MUDDER: 16/17 June, Drumlanrig Castle Thornhill Full/half/tougher.

• SEVEN HILLS OF EDINBURGH: 17 June Combination of road-running, cross-country, hill-running, and urban orienteering, 14.3 mile race with 2200 feet of ascent/descent.

• TOUGH MUDDER 5K: 25 August, Holyrood Park All the atmosphere/ teamwork of a Mudder course, without the mud.

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We take a look inside an apparently unassuming church on a Portobello residential street Photography David Barbour

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n the search for a home in 2010, Zoë and Richard Berry came across a disused church in Portobello. “Richard had always joked about converting an old church, so when he came across one online I didn’t take it too seriously at first. Then one evening we got chatting to an architect in the pub who had drawn up plans for the place after having seen it himself. A week later we bought the church and hired him.

Richard is a civil and structural engineer so he’s extremely practical and hands-on; I love interiors and am good at project management, so we were a good team. It was far too good an opportunity to miss.” The church and associated outbuilding hall cost just £180k, but that soon increased. “We made all the mistakes you see on TV shows”, Zoë says.

“We went over budget, and kept changing our minds about things at the last minute. The build’s timescale went to plan as we had great builders (HM Raitt), but the drawn-out stuff was the planning, listed building consent, and fielding the opinions of various heritage groups who suddenly became interested in the plans for an old church in Porty.”

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I’M LIVING IN THE RIGHT PLACE, SURROUNDED BY THE RIGHT PEOPLE, IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT MAKES ME HAPPY EVERY DAY. I’M IN MY DREAM HOME”

However the labour of love has reaped benefits ever since, even if the early days were a little daunting. “We had our first baby during the process. I felt overwhelmed at the beginning, trying to juggle being a new mum with making decisions on the build.

It was challenging designing a kitchen and bathroom for a space that didn’t exist yet. But it’s working on the house and its interior that honed my skills and made me realise I could do it professionally. At Life/Edit I help people with all aspects of organising their home.

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ZOË’S RENOVATION ADVICE

Have a contingency plan and budget, and expect the unexpected: whether it’s coming up against a difficult planning issue, uncovering a load of damp, or the 200 year old cross falls off the top of your church and bashes in the porch roof two months before completion.

I do interior design and I also projectmanage home makeovers, whether it’s for living in or ‘staging’ for sale.”

“We replaced all the windows, opened up an arch at the back to form a double height window and installed ground floor and first floor rooms. We replaced the railings, laid a driveway, knocked down the hall at the back, planted and landscaped the garden. We took out all the church furniture: 47 pews, an organ pit, the pulpit and even the minister’s calendar, saving what we could: the globe lights in the sitting room are original, we’ve incorporated some of the pews, and we restored the old stonework at the front of the building. We know every inch of the property and literally shed blood, sweat and tears over it.”

“Inside, I chose colours which speak to our seaside environment; teals, greens and calm tones. I’ve enjoyed making the

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porch very kitsch; I love tongue-in-cheek religious iconography and I have gold glitter wallpaper to go up next. But my favourite place is the kitchen/dining room. It’s been the focus of so many events: my boys’ birthday parties, dinner parties and long lunches with friends; it’s a great space for entertaining. The huge map of Portobello from the 1800s on the wall (pictured on previous page) is a great talking point.

It’s developing all the time as our family grows (we now have three children) and it’s exciting to keep playing with the décor. But right now I’m busy working on other people’s homes!”

“I’m at a lovely point where I’m living in the right place, surrounded by the right people, in an environment that makes me happy every day.

I’m in my dream home.”

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Your top beauty tip? What you put in your body is just as important as what you put on it. I always use my Nutribullet to make sure I get a veggie packed juice in the morning. And I swear by collagen drink Skinade for radiant, youthful looking skin.

Your beauty icon is… Grace Jones – those gravity defying cheekbones.

1. CliniqueFit, a new line of athletic-inspired, high performance skin care and makeup, is long-wearing and light weight. Try the foundation (Workout Makeup SPF40) for a shine-free, natural matte finish that’s both sweat and humidity resistant. £29.50, clinique.co.uk 2. SportFX is another brand to lookout for. We love the Core Cream Concealer for a heavyweight cover up that won’t budge. £8.99, sportfx.com 3. Vichy is known for its hypoallergenic makeup and its Dermablend range is great for all skin types. Try the Dermablend Setting Powder to help makeup stay in place no matter what. £18, boots.com

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Your favourite treatment? I’m currently alternating between IPL skin facials and Rejuvapen micro-needling, both of which are hugely rejuvenating, anti-ageing and collagen boosting.

Your beauty essential? Medik8 Retinol 6TR, it’s a powerful anti-ageing serum that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and accelerates skin renewal. zen-lifestyle.com

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’ve been toying with the idea of hair extensions for a while now. Thick hair isn’t something I was blessed with and, after having children, I seem to be lacking in the volume department too. So when Jamie at Cheynes Hairdressing York Place recommended Balmain’s Systeme Volume I couldn’t wait to try it out. Perfect for adding colour, length and volume, Balmain Hair Extensions is the market leader in their field and uses 100 per cent human hair that can be coloured to any shade.

What I loved most about the system though, is just how fast and easy they were to apply. Professionally fused and colour matched to your own hair in less than one hour, I left the salon delighted with the results and full of knowledge on the impressive Balmain brand.

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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT…

Dua Lipa David Pollock tells us why the London-born Queen of Pop-in-waiting is a star and a role model for a new generation

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SHE’S A NEW GENERATION OF POP STAR At 22, Dua Lipa triumphed in the Best Breakthrough Artist category at this year’s Brit Awards, and in the Best British Female Solo Artist slot. That says a lot about how meteoric her rise has been; she had her first UK hit with Be the One in 2015, but it was last year’s huge hit New Rules and one billion YouTube views which propelled her to success around the world. She’s leapfrogged her breakthrough and is already in the premier league.

SHE’S A SELF-MADE WOMAN Lipa’s backstory is unusual and inspiring, and it began before she was even born, when her mother and father migrated to London from Kosovo to escape the war in their home country. She was born and mostly raised in the city, while her mum and dad worked manual jobs to get by (and studied tourism and journalism, respectively).

She returned to Kosovo for a time in her early teens – where she’s now viewed as a homecoming star – and then signed up at the Sylvia Young Theatre school in London.

So determined was she, that she returned to the city on her own as a teenager, staying with a friend.

…BUT SHE’S HAD HELP ALONG THE WAY “I knew the only thing I wanted to do was make music,” Lipa has said before, and that much is obvious when you see her CV. As well as attending Sylvia Young, she was uploading Christina Aguilera and Joss Stone covers to YouTube when she was 15, and her decision to take a year out and try to get into music after school earned her a major record deal before that year was out - mainly with the help of Lana Del Rey’s manager Ben Mawson, who she was canny enough to get her music in front of. She’s also been championed by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, who she wrote Homesick with; Bruno Mars, whose current world tour she’s the main support on; and Mark Ronson, who she’s recorded with. In each case, their input has only made her own voice sound more unique and distinctive.

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SHE HAS A GREAT IMAGE, BUT IT’S NOT EVERYTHING “I’m a bit obsessed with social media because I’ve always been involved with it,” she told the New York Times. “I just do it all on my own.” With eight million followers on Instagram, it’s a huge responsibility for Lipa, but she deals with the attention brilliantly, projecting a style and a personality which is all her own. Her determination to be her own woman has roots in the time she was a model in her teens, when she was told to lose weight; “it really messed up my body confidence, because I was so young,” she later told the NYT.

SHE’S FIERCE For any woman who finds themselves in the same place Lipa did when she was a teen model, her music offers plenty of positive, relatable messages, from New Rules and its determination to get tough with a man who takes her for granted, to IDGAF and its uncensored up-yours to the target of the title (it stands for “I don’t give a f---”), and Blow Your Mind (Mwah)’s insistence that she’ll only be taken how she is. She’s a real role model, in other words.

Dua Lipa plays the Hydro, Glasgow on Thursday 12 April, and supports Bruno Mars at Glasgow Green on Tuesday 10 July.

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THE BOOK SHELF

Behind the book Winner of the 2018 Scottish Teenage Book Prize, Caighlan Smith talks about the inspiration behind her novel Children of Icarus

Cooking inspiration for spring Lose Weight For Good

by Tom Kerridge (Absolute Press, £11) Following a low-calorie diet helped Michelinstarred chef Tom Kerridge lose over 11 stone. Now he’s helping food-lovers do the same with his tasty and satisfying dishes, guaranteed to fill you up without feeling like you’re missing out. Out now.

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by Tommy Banks (Orion Publishing Co, £25) The first cookbook by the Great British Menu champion celebrates the home-grown ingredients central to his award-winning restaurant, The Black Swan in North Yorkshire. Out 05 April.

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by Catherine Kidd (Orion Publishing Co, £8.99) Going vegan has never been so easy with this one-month guide of 100 plant-based recipes for quick breakfasts, satisfying lunches, hearty dinners and tasty snacks.

Out 19 April.

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FANTASY WRITING MEANS I CAN GET AWAY WITH ANYTHING”

Children of Icarus tells the story of two best friends trapped in a labyrinth full of monsters and fellow chosen youth. I’m a huge mythology nerd and especially love the spectacular monsters from ancient Greek myths. They really inspired the setting for Children of Icarus.

My main character is an unconventional hero. I wanted to subvert the stereotypical heroic narrative with a protagonist that wasn’t tailor-fit for courage, strategy, or basic heroism. Instead I explore how a character lacking in basic heroic tropes could handle an intense survival setting.

I love fantasy writing because I can get away with anything.

It gives the creator total control over the borders of their imagination. Anything that helps the plot, the atmosphere, or character development – no matter how outrageous – is fair game. Having said that, I’m a firm believer in sticking to your fantasy world rules once you’ve made them. If you break them unintentionally and never resolve the breach, then that’s a plot hole you can’t magic away.

Children of Icarus is available to buy now.

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THE HOT TICKET

With the summer rush about to start, ease yourself in with eclectic art, music and theatre

05-08 APR

Counterflows AC Projects’ annual festival of underground, experimental and international music holds very few household names on its bill, but makes up for it with a wide and eclectic mix of work which anyone who appreciates sonic adventures will enjoy. Various venues, Glasgow, counterflows.com

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GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL Glasgow’s biannual international art festival is back in town with work by artists including Mark Leckey, Lubaina Himid, E Jane and Hardeep Pandhal. There will be 90 exhibitions, highlights includes Mick Peter’s The Regenerators at Dalmarnock Gas Purifier Shed, a piece created with children from across the city. Various venues, Glasgow, glasgowinternational.org GUT In association with the National Theatre of Scotland, the Traverse’s big new play arrives from the pen of writer Frances Poet, who wrote last year’s Fringe hit Adam. A psychological thriller on the subject of trust, it’s about a couple who experience a ‘troubling incident’ with their three-year-old son. Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, traverse.co.uk

THE ROLLING STONES The idea of guys who are well into their 70s playing rock ‘n’ roll music sounds like a throwback nostalgia show to many, but others would argue the continued existence of the Rolling Stones 56 years on is a welcome reminder that age doesn’t have to stop anyone. Enjoy them while you can. Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, rollingstones.com

GUESTLIST OBJEKT & SOFAY 06 April, La Cheetah, Glasgow.

Berlin’s Objekt and Glasgow’s Sofay team up.

B.TRAITS 11 April, Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh.

A midweek set from the Canadian Radio 1 regular.

MIKE SERVITO 12 April, Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh.

Raised in Detroit and made in New York, Servito plays Edinburgh’s best small club.

EROL ALKAN 13 April, Reading Rooms, Dundee; 14 April, Caves, Edinburgh. The Phantasy label boss and founder of the seminal Trash.

ILLYUS & BARRIENTOS 21 April, Club 69, Paisley; 27 April, Mash House, Edinburgh. The production duo from Glasgow make appearances on both sides of the country.

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He did what..?!

The trio behind the podcast, My Dad Wrote a Porno, chat sell-out live shows and what it’s like to run the world’s filthiest book club

Creator Jamie Morton with co-hosts James Cooper and Alice Levine at the Royal Albert Hall

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Where did the idea for the podcast come from? Jamie Morton (JM): My recently retired father sent me the first three chapters of an erotic novel he’d been writing in the garden shed called Belinda Blinked. I showed it to James and Alice down the pub and we found it so funny that we had to share it with the world.

Essentially, each episode consists of me reading a chapter of the book and we all chip in with thoughts, comments and critique. It’s a lot of fun.

How does each episode come together?

JM: We always meet around the kitchen table. I’ll have already read the chapter for the episode, but James and Alice just rock up and get on with it - normally after dinner and accompanied by a fair bit of wine. We record a couple of hours of content then I’ll spend a couple of days editing it down to about 30 minutes.

That’s my favourite part of the process actually, crafting our conversations into a piece of polished audio entertainment.

My Dad Wrote a Porno has hit more than 100 million downloads. Are you surprised by its success? JM: We are genuinely so surprised by the success of the show. Who knew some terrible dadporn would be such a universal hit? We’re currently on our world tour and it’s so bizarre that people all over the globe are as invested in my dad’s books as we are.

Hearing that Daisy Ridley listened to us on the set of The Last Jedi was insane. She came along to one of our American shows and loved it.

Why do you think people connect so much with the podcast? Alice Levine: There are a few reasons we’ve had this crazy reaction, I think. The universal truth that your parents’ sexuality is the final taboo is, of course, the first hook.

Dad’s are intrinsically embarrassing everyone can identify with that.

James Cooper: I think we’ve stumbled across an amazing alchemy that doesn’t come along too often. The books are obviously incredible but I think people have also enjoyed getting to know us

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the trio’s top picks

along the way – we’ve overshared way too much. I like to think listeners feel like the fourth friend around the kitchen table.

Alice’s podcast recommendation: My Favourite Murder - I would listen to the hosts Karen and Georgia read the phone book! Great injokes, references, you feel like you’re part of the gang.

And are the family on board too? JM: They have been from word go and they are all now mega fans. Well, not my mum. She’s supportive but she doesn’t listen - I can’t blame her for that!

James’ podcast recommendation: Beautiful Anonymous - people making anonymous phone calls to the host and telling their deeply personal stories, knowing that they won’t be identified.

Your live stage shows are selling out fast. How does reading the book in your kitchen compare to performing on stage? JM: It’s very different, but wonderful. Around the kitchen table you forget that anyone will ever hear it.

We’re playing the Royal Albert Hall in June which will be the biggest podcast gig in history. Walking onto a stage in front of an audience is a total buzz. You feel like you’re in a massive, filthy book club.

Jamie’s podcast recommendation: Empire Podcast’s Spoiler Specials - delves into specific new movies and discusses them in detail. Amazingly knowledgeable team, fun and dynamic.

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SUNDAY BEST The perfect Sunday features a lie-in, a slow read of the papers, maybe a leisurely walk… and most definitely a roast

CHOP HOUSE Laura Wood cheats on Leith with the East Market Street

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Barrel Selection Malbec from Argentina, £48. The beef is pink in the middle, tender and flavoursome, the gravy rich and full (we ask for second helpings) and the trimmings expertly-made and as they should be. We share salted caramel fondue, £11,50, served with doughnuts and marshmallows for dessert before rolling out the door, replete and happy.

Turns out the East Market Street branch is every bit as good as its older sibling, and their Sunday roast is every bit as good as their must-try general menu of excellent cuts of beef and other delights. Next up, I’ll try their newly-opened Bruntsfield restaurant. But don’t worry Leith: I still love you the most.

Arch 15, East Market St, EH8 8FS, Tel: 0131 629 1551, chophousesteak.co.uk

“TURNS OUT THE MARKET STREET BRANCH IS EVERY BIT AS GOOD AS ITS OLDER SIBLING” Photo by Susie Lowe

’ve eaten several times at the original – and brilliant – Leith Chop House, and feel quite loyal to the cosy Constitution Street location and its friendly team. So much so, that I’ve avoided their second branch on East Market Street since its opening almost a year and a half ago, feeling weirdly like it just won’t be ‘the same’. So when my friend visits from out of town and wants to eat near Waverley I feel conflicted. When I meet her off the train and explain my dilemma she looks at me with a combination of bemusement and borderline irritation brought on by a grumbling tummy and desire for a Sunday roast. I relent. She’s scary when she’s hungry.

As we walk inside I clock the familiar design, furniture and tableware; industrialchic, pared-back brick, metal and woodwork, stylish lighting and oh-sodesirable wishbone chairs. We kick things off with a couple of sesame old fashioneds, £8.50, and follow with starters of crab cake with chipotle hollandaise, £8.50, and sesame squid with chilli butter and coriander ‘slaw, £8.50; both pleasing, both light enough to serve as prelude to the main event without denting our appetites. I’m a great believer that if you do something, you should do it properly, and the same applies to Sunday lunch – if I’m going out for roast beef and all the trimmings I want to go somewhere that does it well: and that’s Chop House. Roasted sirloin arrives with bone marrow gravy, roasters, honey roast root vegetables, butter greens and a Yorkshire pudding, £18.50, which we pair with a bottle of Salentein

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THE BUTCHERSHOP BAR & GRILL The perfect Sunday roast can be found on Sauchiehall Street, as Tracey McCallum discovers

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e’re spoiled for choice when it comes to good food in Glasgow but it’s a while since I’ve been bowled over. In a quest to remedy this, and with a taste for Sunday lunch and all the trimmings, my friend and I visit The Butchershop. I’m straight away impressed with the decor, featuring lots of leather, wood and exposed brick, which feels somehow fitting.

While we scan the menu, our server appears at the table brandishing a butcher’s block laden with cuts of meat including a foot long tomahawk steak. She talks us through each, pointing out the marbling, explaining how long each piece has been hung and how it’s best cooked. It’s clear that considerable time and effort has been invested in the training of their team - it’s reflected in the knowledge displayed and we enjoy the theatre of it all.

Bemused by the name, we choose the 35 day dry aged roast tafelspitz (loosely translated as ‘tip of meat for the table’, in this case it’s rump; the tip from the sirloin) for two people to share, £35. Cooked medium rare, it’s carved at the table and served with pillowy Yorkshire puddings, roast spuds, horseradish and gravy. It’s meltingly tender, and the accompanying bottle of La Picoutine Carignan Grenache, £19, washes it down beautifully.

Pancotta with blackcurrant coulis and caramelised figs, £7, for me, and sticky toffee pudding, £7, across the table, follow for dessert, both delicious.

The thoughtful touches and knowledgeable staff put The Butchershop Bar & Grill a cut above the rest.

1055 Sauchiehall St, G3 7UD, Tel: 0141 339 2999, butchershopglasgow.com

THREE MORE TO TRY THE PRINTING PRESS BAR & KITCHEN Choose from a choice of meats, as well as a vegetarian option, served with gravy and all the trimmings.

Sunday lunch served 12 noon-5pm. £19.95 for two courses, half price for children under 12, under-fours dine free. For the full review visit ionmagazine.co.uk. 21-25 George St, EH2 2PB, Tel: 0131 240 7177, printingpressedinburgh.co.uk

ONE SQUARE Savour a Bloody Mary and enjoy the sound of live jazz, before tucking into classic British comfort dishes.

One Square’s seasonally changing Sunday lunch menu features roasts served with fresh market vegetables, fluffy Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings. The Sunday lunch buffet is available from 12.30pm-2.30pm.1 Festival Square, EH3 9SR, Tel: 0131 221 6422, onesquareedinburgh.co.uk

SPANISH BUTCHER Sunday lunch with a twist, Galician Sunday at the Spanish Butcher serves up roast sirloin of beef, rump of lamb or poussin accompanied by charred red onion, paprika cauliflower, red peppers, olive oil & thyme roast potatoes with jamon jus. Sundays 12pm-5pm; one course £15, two courses £18. 80 Miller Street, G1 1DT, Tel: 0141 406 9880, spanishbutcher.com

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READY, STEADY, COOK i-on takes teamwork into the kitchen

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e’re big fans of a day out at i-on, and not just because it gets us away from the office. It gives us a chance to try different things and get our creative juices flowing. Case in point: the Cook-in Competition - the ultimate team building cooking challenge - at the oldest cookery school in Scotland; Edinburgh School of Food & Wine.

Located within Newliston Estate, it feels a little like you’re trespassing on private property when you drive onto the impressive grounds. But once you step inside

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the school’s impressive industrial style kitchen, you’ll find the focus firmly on food.

The Cook-In Competition begins with a short demonstration by a dedicated chef-come-tutor of how to cook each course. You then recreate the dish in your allotted teams, before sitting down to eat (with a glass of wine) and awards (yes, we get competitive) are given to the team the tutor deems the best.

Our chef and course tutor for the day, Steve Brown, is skilled, engaging and inspiring and, whether you’re a budding chef or beginner cook, you’re guaranteed to leave with some culinary nuggets to up your game in the kitchen. Our session is themed (on our request) to healthy eating and the menu features dishes including Thai seared beef and vegetable salad, and rhubarb custard with pistachio,

orange and cardamom granola crumble. Delicious.

Fun, challenging and a great way to bring out some healthy competition.

Edinburgh School of Food & Wine, The Coach House, Newliston, Edinburgh, EH29 9EB, Tel: 0131 333 5001, esfw.com

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TAKE TO THE STREETS

As spring gets underway, Charlotte Hulme heads to Glasgow’s Kelvingrove to find out your mini-break plans, home and away “I’m off to the fashion hub that is Milan, Italy, next month.”

Rachel Sword, 23, enjoying a sunny lunch break.

“I’ve just got married – so it’ll be a honeymoon trip to Florida.”

David Sinclair, 28, walking his puppy, Severus.

“We want to go to Blue Lagoon in Iceland.” Nina and Will, 25, exploring the city, next stop: The Necropolis.

“I love walking my dog, Ollie, around Kelvingrove park, so this is mini-break enough for me!” Shuang W, 25, taking a break from studying.

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“I have my salopettes at the ready for a skiing trip to St Anton tomorrow.” Debbie McRae, celebrating her 46th birthday.

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I WORK BETTER IF I START THE DAY DOING SOMETHING CREATIVE”

HOW DO YOU START YOUR DAY? I generally rush about looking for my children’s shoes, bags and coats. After taking the boys to school and nursery I’ll get my caffeine fix at Williams and Johnson Coffee Co before heading to the studio.

DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY AT WORK My priorities change daily depending on what I’m working on but generally I find I work better if I start the day doing something creative.

Thankfully my assistant, Lucy, helps me stay away from the admin so I can spend as much time drawing and writing as possible.

TELL US A BIT ABOUT WHAT YOU DO? I write and illustrate books for children. I also exhibit my artwork worldwide, give lectures and do

then spotted at a graduate show in London. Meeting children who enjoy my books is one of the best parts of being an illustrator and I feel very lucky to do a job I enjoy so much.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF… Catherine Rayner, award-winning author and illustrator

events about my work - but not so much at the moment as I’m mum to a toddler.

HOW DID YOUR CAREER START? I’ve always loved picture books.

A secret world between two covers just seems magical to me. In my final year at Edinburgh College of Art I wrote and illustrated my first book, Augustus and his Smile which was

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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WORK? I’ll sort out the children and then make dinner. A few nights a week I visit my horse Shannon who I keep just outside the city. We try to go to bed before 11pm and if it’s not too late I love to read.

IN 10 YEARS TIME… I’ll be doing exactly the same thing, just in a slightly bigger studio. catherinerayner.co.uk

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