i-on magazine | June 2018

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ALL OUT FOR SUMMER Kicking off the season in style

Contents

Issue 149 / June 2018

28 REGULARS

08 We Can’t Wait To… This month’s unmissable events 10 Win… A Coach designer handbag worth £475 12 The Lifestyle Edit Local news in Edinburgh and Glasgow 66 A Day in the Life of… Montpeliers area

sales manager, Tammie Allan

FEATURES

16 Fringe By The Sea August highlights 28 All Out For Summer Get your favourite season off to an adventurous start 38 Grand Designs How best to invest

FASHION

34 Short Order Get your legs out 36 Mule Rules The shoes you should be wearing

TRAVEL

46 Under The Tuscan Sun The sweetness of doing nothing

BEAUTY

50 Beauty Notes Products, treatments and reviews 52 Not Your Average Jo In conversation with Jo Malone MBE

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CULTURE

54 Five things you need to know about…

Confidence Man

FOOD & DRINK

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58 In Season Why you should eat more asparagus 60 Neighbourhood Watch Kelvingrove Café, Leftfield, Nam Tuk

Tram Stop, Aurora 64 The Register Club Edinburgh’s grandest bar

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INTRODUCTION

I-ON THIS MONTH

WIN A DESIGNER HANDBAG Courtesy of Coach LA DOLCE VITA Hip hideaways in Tuscany HOME MAKEOVER How best to invest

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ALL OUT FOR SUMMER Kicking off the season in style

Cover image: marksandspencer.com

I’m a summer girl at heart. The fashion, festivals, al fresco dining and impromptu short breaks, it’s my time of year and I love spending it right here in sunny Scotland.

Let’s hope the weather’s not peaked too soon.

And so, to make sure you squeeze every last bit out of summer we’ve got a jampacked issue with suggestions to make it an adventurous start to the season. Whether you want to hit the road, ride the waves or soak up some culture we’ve got some great suggestions for you on page 30. Or, if you’re not convinced the good weather will stick, be inspired by three idyllic boutique boltholes in Tuscany (p46). Trust me, you’ll want to go.

If project ‘home’ is on your agenda this month, we’ve spoken to interior designer and stylist Emily Smoor about where best to invest your cash and where to hold back. Read her advice on page 38. We also dine out at some favourite locals around Edinburgh and Glasgow (p60) and bring you an exclusive preview of the supremely cool drinking destination, The Register Club (p64).

Located on the fourth floor of the hottest new address in town, The Edinburgh Grand on St Andrew Square, you’ll want to be on its guest list.

Speaking of the rather grand Grand, our congratulations go to last month’s winner,

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Eloise McCarthy, who’ll soon be checking in to one of its plush apartments. We’ve teamed up with New York designer brand Coach for this month’s competition to give away a gorgeous handbag from its Signature collection. Turn to page 10 for details on how it could be yours.

Nicky Howden, Editor

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

… be a Big Kid again “Think bouncy castles on steroids and you pretty much have the Labyrinth Challenge. Murrayfield Stadium will be transformed into a huge inflatable bouncy course, with kids (over 10) and adults racing against the clock to complete the course of challenges including hurdles, climbing walls, tunnels and slides. There's also a Mini Labyrinth course for kids aged five to nine. The Labyrinth Challenge runs over the weekend of 16,17 June and tickets are £20, and £15 for under 10s.” thelabyrinthchallenge.com Holly Tracey, Content Coordinator

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...Bill Murray “I'm literally obsessed with Bill Murray. His only Scottish show at The Festival Theatre is a collaboration with classical cellist Jan Vogler and friends and promises an evening of literature and music. To be honest, I'd be entranced listening to him read a dictionary.” 18 June, capitaltheatres.com/billmurray Amanda Southey, Business Development Manager

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…eat steak and lobster “Steak, lobster, art deco surroundings and a passion for sourcing the finest seafood and meat from around the British Isles. Hawksmoor joins the exciting St Andrew Square restaurant scene at the start of July and with their pedigree of great restaurants down south, frankly they had me at hello. To celebrate the opening, there will be a soft launch with 50 per cent off food from 02-11 July.” thehawksmoor.com/edinburgh Amy Falconer, Account Director

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NEWS

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Going Up DAD DANCING Father's Day this month so, dad dancing, dad jokes and dad clothes all get a thumbs up. Just for a day mind.

Let's not go crazy.

BROWN SUGAR Speaking of Dad dancing, Mick and pals shake their still pretty agile booties on 09 June at Murrayfield. If it’s a still night across the capital, you might even hear some classic tunes wafting your way. rollingstones.com

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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling Night Ride

…get in a flap at the Gleneagles garden party “Drink champagne and eat strawberries on the lawn of Gleneagles. Think Great Gatsby meets Merchant Ivory for afternoon tea. Xavier Malisse and Henri Leconte will be enjoying a game or two whilst a jazz band plays the soundtrack to the afternoon. Is this the best garden party of the year? Get your tickets and find out.”

The Glorious Garden Party at Gleneagles, 24 June, £150 per person. gleneagles.com Jo Morris, Director

…go night cycling “As part of the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling (07-24 June) the Original Edinburgh Night Ride starts at 11pm on 15 June and finishes at 6am for breakfast. Whilst exact details are kept under wraps until the night itself, riders will be guided on a tour around East Lothian and organisers promise to avoid big hills, making it perfect for the leisure rider looking for an adventure.”

Book at entrycentral.com/event/102784 or google the Festival of Cycling for more information.

Susie Lowe, Head of Photography

QUEUES AT THE TENNIS COURTS AT THE PARK Ah yes. A few Wimbledon preview adverts is all it takes to dust off the racquet and head off to the courts – only to realise that loads of other people had the same idea.

Pub anyone?

Barometer Going Down EARLY NIGHTS The longest day of the year on 21 June means it will stay light for 17 hrs 36 mins. Great news for night owls. Bad news for people with young kids who refuse to believe it’s really bedtime.

BEING IN CHARGE OF THE REMOTE The Football World Cup in Russia starts 14 June and with it goes control of the TV. If it's not your bag, you might like to spend some time with your iPad and Netflix and if it is your thing, settle down, get comfortable and keep the takeaway menu within arm's reach.

SCHOOL ...It's out for summer! Throw away the books, rip up the revision notes and dance and be merry all summer long.

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A COACH HANDBAG WORTH £475

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stablished in New York 1941, Coach began as a family-run workshop with six artisans and a simple goal: to make beautiful, functional items in modern shapes from the finest leathers.

The brand went on to establish itself as the Original American House of Leather and to this day remains true to its rich heritage offering quality, craftsmanship and a stylish edit of statement bags and accessories. This season the collection features pastel leathers, Tea Roses, rivets and metal petals as well as classic soft, minimalistic and slouchy styles, blending style and functionality perfectly.

We suggest you check it out.

THE PRIZE i-on has teamed up with Coach to offer one reader the chance to win a gorgeous Parker bag (pictured above) from its Signature Collection. Structured and lightweight, it’s crafted in smooth leather with border rivets and genuine snakeskin detail.

TO ENTER For a chance to win, visit ionmagazine.co.uk by noon on Monday 18 June and leave your details. The winner will be notified by email and announced in the July edition of i-on.

Coach, 30-34 St Andrew Sq, EH2 2AD, Tel: 0131 524 8388, uk.coach.com.

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EDINBURGH I-ON READER OFFER

WIN A £250 SHOPPING SPREE AT BISCUIT This month we’ve teamed up with the stylish Biscuit boutiques to offer one reader the chance to win an exclusive shopping spree with owner and fashion expert Amanda Mitchell. The winner can choose new season looks from brands including Tara Jarmon, Des Petits Hauts, Part Two, Chinti and Parker, American Vintage.

TO ENTER: Visit ionmagazine.co.uk/win by Monday 18 June. The prize is valid until November 2018 at the Bruntsfield or Thistle Street boutiques. For more information on the shop visit biscuit.clothing.

THE LATEST ESCAPE ROOM

DATE FOR THE DIARY

See Bridget Jones’s Diary presented as never before with a full orchestra, as it tours across the country for the first time ever this November. Bringing to life the film’s renowned score with a 60-piece orchestra, the film itself will be presented in HD via a huge screen at the Edinburgh Usher Hall on 03 November. Prices from £29.50 at ticketmaster.co.uk

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Crystal Maze meets a magical escape room at the new Department of Mysteries in the Old Town. Inspired by all things magic and fantasy, Harry Potter style, you have 50 minutes to defeat the Dark Lord in this fun, mystery escape game. Available for two to five players. Tel: 0131 357 0377, departmentofmysteries.com.

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SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND From Blues music to food and drink festivals, you’re spoilt for choice this month

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e’re Fife bound on 09 and 10 June for the Crail Food Festival. Back with a new harbour venue, Seafood Spectacular, and a host of local produce, the two-day packed programme includes chefs’ workshops, live music, cookery demonstrations and hands-on activities. 10am until 5pm each day, and costs £6 (kids go free). crailfoodfest.co.uk There’s more chefs at Royal Highland Show, 21 - 24 June, too (Tom Lewis of Mhor, Neil Forbes of Café St Honore and Paul Newman of Thyme at Errichel) and an exceptional range of food and drink at the show’s very own food and drink festival, Scotland’s Larder Live. royalhighlandshow.org Whisky lovers are also in for a treat when more than 30 producers, makers, and bottlers from across the world set up stall for The Whisky

Lounge’s Edinburgh Whisky Festival at the Assembly Rooms on 16 June. Tickets from £20 at thewhiskylounge.com.

Meanwhile down in Leith we’ll be reliving childhood memories at Leith Gala Day on 09 June, marking the start of Leith Festival. The nine day festival has a full programme of art, music and theatre. Visit leithfestival.com for details.

Or for an evening of good cocktails and great music head along to the award-winning Voodoo Rooms (pictured left). On Friday 22 June you’ll see the Edinburgh Blues Club with special guests, Rob Tognoni and Andrew Robert Eustace. Advance tickets £17 at ticketweb.co.uk or for more information visit thevoodoorooms.com.

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AHEAD OF THE CURVE Want to get your mitts on the latest slice of luxury living in the city? A little birdie tells us that the swish apartments, duplexes and penthouses at The Crescent at Donaldson’s are finally available for reservation. Situated in the grounds of an iconic estate in West Coates, the contemporary homes are priced from £950,000.

For more information, Tel: 01313 412 667 or visit cala.co.uk/thecrescent.

FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD Join Dorothy and all her friends for an enchanting, epic production of Wizard of Oz - The Beyond Broadway Experience.

It promises to have you dancing down the Yellow Brick Road all the way to the Emerald City. For tickets visit capitaltheatres.com/ wizardofoz or Tel: 0131 529 6000.

GRADUATE WITH TOP HONOURS As exams finally come to an end, now’s the time to think ahead to the big day when you get to wear a gown and watch your Grown Ups shed a proud tear. And what would graduation day be without a celebratory meal with said loved ones. We can highly recommend The Honours for such an honour (boom) thanks to its fine dining menu in a brasserie setting. Chef Martin Wishart is one of the best in Scotland and has devised a graduation menu priced at £38.50 for three courses plus a glass of prosecco.

For details on how to book visit ionmagazine.co.uk.

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BY T H E S E A 2 018 Some of this year’s highlights that are definitely worth buying tickets for now

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e do love to be beside the seaside… and in August the festival vibes continue on the east coast down in beautiful North Berwick, home to Fringe by the Sea for the last 10 years. Now a 10-day festival covering music, comedy, literature, children’s events, talks and film, two Spiegel tents around the town’s harbour are the hub of the action. ‘Small is beautiful’ is still the name of the game here; this is the place to be to watch intimate performances from big names, and to discover new faces.

Mica Paris Sings Ella Fitzgerald, 9.30pm, 05 August, £30 Sultry Sundays take on a new meaning when singer Mica Paris performs classics by the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. Don’t miss the chance to see her perform live.

Judy Murray: Knowing the Score, 5pm, 03 August, £12/5 Who doesn’t love Jamie and Andy’s mum?

Here she talks about her extraordinary memoir, which gives the inside story on family, tennis and Strictly Come Dancing.

Phil Kay: Gimme Your Left Shoe, 12pm, 04 August An improv show with Phil Kay and your kids (4-13 year olds). Every kid gives up their left shoe and does a skit with daft props to get it back. What could possibly go wrong?

Mica Paris

The Sugarhill Gang and the Furious Five, 9pm, 03 August, £28 American hip hop icons come together to create a super group from the birth of hip hop, starring original members Master Gee and Wonder Mike from The Sugarhill Gang and Melle Mel and Scorpio from Furious Five.

David Steel’s Lunchtime conversations, 12pm, 08-10 August, £10 Lord David Steel discusses the issues of the day with invited guests; Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson (08), veteran Labour politician Roy Hattersley (09), and broadcaster and commentator James Naughtie (10).

Simon Evans and Friends, 11pm, 03 and 10 August, £12 Late-night comedy and LOL moments guaranteed. Both Fridays, Simon will host two of his favourite fellow comedians currently performing at the other Fringe down the road.

Fringe by the Sea runs from Friday 03 until Sunday 12 August. For a full programme of events and ticket sales, visit fringebythesea.com.

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3 PLACES TO... BRING YOUR OWN WINE Occasionally some great restaurants let you bring your own. Here are three new to the corkage club scene

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Tuesday will be your new favourite day of the week at Stockbridge favourite The Raeburn. Book ahead and bring your own bottle of wine or fizz for £5 corkage fee in its main restaurant. Tel: 0131 332 7000, theraeburn.com

Chop House also offers £5 corkage (magnums included) every Monday and Tuesday at Leith, every Tuesday and Wednesday at Market Street and on a Monday at Chop House Bruntsfield. chophousesteak.co.uk

Or, there's no corkage fee on Tuesdays at Montpeliers when dining off the a la carte menu. Plus, Oddbins Bruntsfield will offer five per cent discount off wines exclusively for Montpeliers' Corkage Club. montpeliersedinburgh.co.uk

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AS SWEET AS CANDY Leila Williams rediscovers an old George Street favourite

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andy bar has been part of many a good night out in the Burgh for me over the years; for its outside tables on sunny days, and cocktails served with party vibes for pre-club nights. And while time hasn’t changed the bar’s good times and party vibes, it definitely has changed in the looks department, having just reopened after one heck of a makeover. Candy Bar & Diner is back with a fresh new look and I think you’ll like it.

A modern take on the diner feel and attitude, Candy’s blank canvas will be utilised by talented local graffiti artist Elph and others to be confirmed from around the UK. It’s all going on and Candy will be the place to be for great drinks, food and tunes!

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Dinerama Six main courses for £6 each, every day of the week.

Bloody Brunch Club (Saturday and Sunday) Two brunch dishes with a bottle of Prosecco or a Big Smoke Bloody Mary Sharer for £15 per person.

Quiz Night Hosted by Gooses Quizzes Every Tuesday from 8pm. Great prizes to be won.

The drinks list is as good as it’s ever been, made up of forward-thinking cocktails built on classic foundations, boozy hardshakes, carefully selected ales from UK craft breweries and a wine list as inventive as ever including fresh, fun, zesty and lively wines, all served with energy and attitude.

Expect great value, diner style dishes that everyone knows and loves, full or flavour and modernised for the Instagram age.

And just in time for the World Cup and Wimbledon, the bar’s kitted out with big screens showing live coverage of all the big sporting events. Multi-tasking has never been so sweet.

Candy Bar & Diner, open seven days a week for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks. candybaredinburgh.co.uk

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Edinburgh’s premier luxury shopping street BOSS The classic polo shirt is a wardrobe essential. You’ll find a variety of fits and colourways at Boss, all crafted from premium piqué jersey. This regular fit polo with two-button placket, £75, features tonal embroidery and flat-knit cuffs.

CASTLE FINE ART This hand signed, limited edition boxed canvas by acclaimed contemporary artist, Stuart McAlpine Miller, uses his signature style of subtle tones of paint to create the illusion of layered transparencies in his work. Good Against Evil, £3,950, from Castle Fine Art.

PANDORA Joining the Moments family at PANDORA is the Sliding Leather Bracelet, £45; the perfect accessory to summer style.

Available in black and golden tan, add charms for a free-spirited, bohemian look. Sterling Silver charms from £35.

LINKS OF LONDON Get ready for that photo finish with Links of London new Ascot collection. Double your luck with the new Horseshoe Clover collection; four connected horseshoes create a beautiful clover, perfect on or off the racecourse.

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“CIVERINOS SLICE IS ALWAYS A WINNER AND I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO SAMPLING EL CARTEL AND PAOLOZZI WHEN THEY OPEN TOO”

Paul Fletcher’s

Edinburgh Fashion and retail consultant Fletch on the appeal of Bruntsfield and bringing more menswear brands to the city

Any new projects in the pipeline? The Northern Arrow residency will be coming soon with even more menswear and lifestyle brands exclusive to Edinburgh.

What’s the best thing about the city? The picturesque views you can’t beat the view from the top of Arthur’s Seat.

How did you come to live in the capital? I moved to Edinburgh from Manchester almost 17 years ago - the rest is history.

What area do you live in and why do you like it? I live in Bruntsfield with my wife and three children. We’re close to the Links which is great on a sunny day.

My wife grew up in the area and the schools are good which is the reason we ended up there - I always loved living in Leith too though.

Describe a typical day: I wake early and get straight onto Instagram and emails for business. I run my own fashion retail/ wholesale agency, Northern Arrow, which represents contemporary menswear brands from the UK, Europe and New York and also curate pop up retail events so social media is important. Once the school run is done I walk into town getting a coffee en route.

You can currently find me at my Pop Up Shop in Sygn Bar at the West End. There’s usually a pint or two involved before heading home to the family for dinner.

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Edinburgh’s best bits

… And its best kept secret?

The Polwarth Tavern - the perfect local for a pint and the football.

Where’s the city’s most vibrant area? I love the new bars and restaurants on Forrest Road. Civerinos Slice is always a winner and I’m looking forward to sampling El Cartel and Paolozzi when they open too.

Sum up the city in three words: Beautiful, evolving, cosmopolitan.

Date night Chop House Bar and Butchery Night out clubbing MFSB at The Street Pampering One Spa Dinner with pals Scran & Scallie Shopping Those Were The Days Vintage Posh Nosh Rhubarb

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GLASGOW AN EVENING OF BOWIE Featuring world class vocalists including Rolling Stones singer Bernard Fowler, Living Colour’s Corey Glover and Joe Sumner plus an ever-rotating mix of Bowie hits, A Bowie Celebration is a must see show for David Bowie fans. The tour comes to Glasgow on 10 January 2019 and tickets are available at abowiecelebration.com. We also have two free tickets up for grabs over at ionmagazine.co.uk/win… good luck!

WEST END VIBES

Head over to the West End this month for hundreds of amazing events and performances all part of The West End Festival. From an afternoon of yogapacked fun at Queen's Crescent Park on 10 June (entry £10) to a family day at The Big Sunday at Kelvingrove Park on 17 June (free entry) and 15 Scottish bands playing at Òran Mór’s West End Festival All Dayer on 24 June, 3pm till late, there’s plenty for everyone. Find out more at westendfestival.co.uk.

THE GUESTLIST

Two club nights you’ll want to get into RIVAL CONSOLES The sublime electronic producer plays a set under artist Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon exhibition.

06 June, Mackintosh Queens Cross Church, Glasgow.

ROSS FROM FRIENDS A new producer on the block with a diverse sound that’s as retro as his name. 15 June, Sub Club, Glasgow.

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KNOW YOUR CHAM-INGO If you’re in the market for premium bubbles, there ain’t no party like a Champagne party. The Summer Series of the biggest Champagne parties in town is back at Hutchesons. Glad rags on and go all out for the most glamourous of Champagnes brunches served up with good vibes, giveaways and a game of Chamingo (aka Champagne Bingo to the uninititated). For full details visit hutchesonsglasgow.com/summerseries.

BEING TOURIST FOR A DAY Tracey McCallum enjoys a feast on the go with Glasgow Walking Lunch

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JAAZZZ The Glasgow Jazz Festival has hosted some of the world’s biggest names in jazz, blues and R&B and it’s back in town from 20- 24 June bringing its annual supply of worldclass musicians and upcoming superstars to the city.

Headline acts Mr Jukes, The Georgie Fame Family Trio and Orchestre Poly-Rythmo will all play the Old Fruitmarket.

We’re especially excited to see Yazmin Lacey at The Hug and Pint on 23 June. Her EP, Black Moon got a big thumbs up from Gilles Petersen last year which is reason enough for us. Tickets and other acts at jazzfest.co.uk.

Sometimes it’s good to just take some time out and appreciate the things around you. When it comes to Glasgow, it’s great to learn more about the city I hold dear and if, on any given moment, the learning process includes food along the way, well then, sign me up. So here I am, one Saturday afternoon, waiting at the Duke of Wellington to meet food and travel writer and host of Glasgow Walking Lunch, Andrea Pearson.

The tour covers Glasgow’s history in four chapters and each food stop ties in with a different part of the story including St Mungo and the founding of the city, the tobacco and sugar merchants rounding up with the modern-day city. Andrea really knows her stuff.

Her storytelling is informative, relaxed and humorous, and, without giving anything away, the food stops really laid it on for us, serving up great food along the way. Glasgow Walking Lunch is a lovely way to spend an afternoon, even if you’ve lived in the city all your life, and offers excellent value for money at £36.50 per person.

To find dates and book check eventbrite.co.uk or glasgowwalkininglunch.com

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TAKE THREE

WHERE I-ON'S BEEN EATING AND DRINKING THIS MONTH

INGRAM WYND As dark and cosy as an old Victorian pub should be, the Scottish seasonal menu includes hangover cures such as stovies, £15.50, and Ingram mac ‘n’ cheese with haggis, £14.50 or indulgences like rib eye steak, £22. An all-round winner and worth a visit on a more regular basis. 58 Ingram St, G1 1EX, Tel: 0141 553 2470, ingramwynd.co.uk

BAR HOME After a recent facelift, Bar Home is as bustling as ever. It retains its old charm but with more space, a candy shop theme cocktail list and a menu with superfood salads and decent food offers. 80 Albion St, G1 1NY, Tel: 0141 552 1734.

VILLIERS & CO We love the European way of eating; boards of food to pick at while taking the time to savour a good wine and watch the world go by. Villiers & Co on Woodlands Road captures this continental feeling excellently serving up coffee, cake, cheese, charcuterie and wine, with local suppliers and top notch produce in mind. 48 Woodlands Rd, G3 6UR, Tel: 0141 332 7936.

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There's also stunning sights like the University and Kelvingrove Art Gallery.

Diane Stewart’s

Glasgow

Worst thing about the city?

Potholes, they are everywhere.

The owner of Stella & Stokes handmade silver jewellery on the Hidden Lane, family life and the best food in town

Why Glasgow? I was brought up here and after spending some time living in Edinburgh I moved back to be closer to family. We now live in Netherlee, a fantastic area with a real sense of community in the leafy Southside of the city.

What does a typical day involve? Once the kids are off to school I walk our two wee dogs in the local park then head to my jewellery studio. Jewellery commissions come in from all over the world so I’m kept busy - every piece is handmade which takes a bit more time but it’s totally worth it. I’ll be in the workshop until the kids come home and then it’s a juggle between mum duties and replying to customer enquiries. Evenings are generally spent with my husband and boys but I’ll sneak out every now and again for a glass of wine with pals.

Where do you go for a quick escape?

Linn Park is great for a muddy, head-clearing walk.

The city’s most vibrant area? The West End has great shops, pubs, eats and parks.

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The city’s best kept secret?

The Hidden Lane in Finnieston has dinky shops, jewellery workshops and a charming cafe.

Best restaurant in the city?

Ox and Finch is hands down the best food I’ve ever eaten in this city. The restaurant has a great, relaxed atmosphere, the staff are always delightful and the food is delicious.

Glasgow’s best bits

Somewhere that deserves a shout out? The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and the Beatson Cancer Charity.

It’s a fantastic facility for people at their most vulnerable.

Sum up Glasgow in three words Something for everyone.

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PLAN A ROAD TRIP As American as the fourth of July, the road trip is a proper institution across the Pond but you can enjoy a coastal route to rival any on the planet right here in Scotland, starting with the daddy of all routes, The North Coast 500. Beginning and ending in Inverness, it’s a stunning 516-mile circuit around the north coast of Scotland which, in our opinion, should be enjoyed at leisure, punctuated with Michelin-starred pit stops and Instagram- friendly scenery along the way (read our full feature and recommendations at ionmagazine.co.uk).

There are a handful of other, shorter routes that make the grade too, like the North East 250, taking you right to the heart of Scotland and exploring just about everything for which the country’s famous; golf, beaches, heritage (the route takes in Royal Deeside and it doesn’t get more heritage or royal than Balmoral Castle) and whisky, dropping off at Speyside, the biggest whisky producing region in Scotland. Immerse yourself in the hard stuff and stay at the character-laden Craigellachie Hotel, a great spot to relax and close to the Craigellachie, Macallan and Cardhu distilleries. It’s also home to the famed Copper Dog pub with one of Scotland’s biggest collections of whisky.

Make sure you try their signature drink when you’re there; a freshly juiced Granny Smith apple mixed with a good measure of their own label Copper Dog whisky. It’s worth the drive alone.

South West 300 is a newish tourist route which does what it says on the tin and covers 300 miles of the South

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West of the country. It’s a relatively quiet and family-friendly route with striking coastal views, taking in quaint villages and the gorgeous Galloway Forest along the way.

Ticking the box of superlatives, you could visit Scotland’s highest village, Wanlockhead, nestled in the Lowther Hills, or the most southern point in Scotland, the Mull of Galloway. However you decide to travel, we reckon if you hire a campervan for the week, your Scottish road trip is guaranteed to be tonnes of fun.

KICK OFF THE FESTIVAL SEASON

We always get a bit excited when our invite to the opening party for the Edinburgh International Film Festival arrives at the office. It’s one of our summer milestones and, this year, EIFF pulls out the red carpet from 20 June with world premieres, new film talent and the very best in international film.

“Throughout the ‘80s, there was a group of women in the US working hard to make fantastic cinema that resonated with audiences all over the world,” says the festival’s deputy artistic director, Diane Henderson. “Some of those filmmakers are featured in American Women, part of this year’s Sign of the Times retrospective strand.

As a student studying photography at Napier University I worked as an usher at Filmhouse and spent many an evening engrossed in titles such as Desert Hearts, Working Girls and a personal favourite, Near Dark, all of which will screen again this year.”

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Pray for good weather on the weekend of Friday 15 to Sunday 17 June and catch Film Fest in the City with Mackays in St Andrew Square Garden. Throughout the weekend the special open-air cinema will screen classics such as Casablanca and Top Gun to modern day blockbusters including Thor: Ragnarok and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. All free. Some great family-friendly options too for the wee ones.

Other personal highlights for Diane include new feature film The Parting Glass which brings two of the stars of HBO’s brilliant True Blood to Edinburgh. “The Parting Glass stars and was co-produced by Anna Paquin and it’s Stephen Moyer’s first feature in the director’s chair. We’re delighted to be hosting its World Premiere.

“Also, Kate Novack’s amazing documentary The Gospel According to Andre gives insight into the life of Andre Leon Talley, a giant of the fashion world and a fascinating and trailblazing style guru.

It features interviews with many of the fashion world’s elite and provides a stunning portrait of a warm, engaging, larger than life character whose passion for fashion will make you smile. Not to be missed.”

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CHANNEL YOUR INNER SURF DUDE Being a bit of an adrenaline junkie on water or at the beach is the way forward at this time of year. There’s no time like the present to learn how to ride the waves and while you may not be the next Kelly Slater in the making, Coast to Coast surf school in East Lothian runs daily surf lessons for beginners to help them learn how to catch their first wave, for surfers who want to build their skills and even junior holiday courses for the school holidays – hurrah! Not much further along the road is Foxlake Adventures, where you can try your hand at wakeboarding. An overhead cable pulls you over the lake, with a feel similar to surfing/water skiing, and it’s all fairly fail-safe, good fun. If you’re not standing after your first session, it comes with a money back guarantee.

Stand Up Paddleboarding (you stand on a board and paddle) takes paddle sports to the next level and it’s one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Coast to Coast offers classes, as does Port Edgar Watersports in South Queensfeery, where the harbour is the ideal sheltered spot to get to grips with the sport before venturing down rivers and along lochs. The activity centre even offers taster sessions if you just want to give it a go and decide if it’s for you during the two-hour trial. Next one is on 01 July.

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Or, if surfing appeals to you but dry land is more your thing, Blown Away is an outdoor experience company based on West Sands in St Andrews. Set up by twin brothers, Guy and Jamie McKenzie, this is the home of land yachting. Basically, land yachting consists of a three-wheeled buggy with a sail which is propelled along the beach by the wind (the perfect green activity). Over the last couple of years, the fleet has grown in size; with the addition of "twins" they can take out children sitting alongside an adult. It’s a thrilling activity and most people are whizzing along the beach racing their friends within 15 minutes. Try not to be the one left behind…

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eady to get your pins out? We hope so as shorts were the star of the catwalk at this year’s fashion shows. The shorter the better too it would seem. Even cycling shorts made an appearance (under puffball skirts) at Saint Laurent – yikes. And while cycling shorts may not work for us yet, highwaisted and belted over a metallic blouse (as shown by fashion house Isabel Marant) does a day to night look brilliantly. The trend for tiny is carrying through to the high street too with Oasis (pictured), Zara and River Island all stocking styles of the shorter variety.

And before men reach for their trusted knee-length cargos, ‘short’ shorts apply for you too. Menswear designer Kestin Hare recommends his own brand ‘Elphin’ shorts as a staple this summer, paired with a casual top or worn with a shirt and relaxed jacket as a nod to the short suit trend. Cruise Glasgow Mainline also has a great selection of casual and smart styles while Joules, French Connection and Frontiers Man all do a nice line in classic and preppy styles.

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Geranium flats, £85 at dunelondon.com

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GRAND DESIGNS Whether you’re undertaking a full property renovation or buying a new sofa, interior designer and stylist Emily Smoor gives the lowdown on how best to invest

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hen faced with renovating and redecorating a property it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Just knowing where to start can be an ominous task but breaking it down into more familiar terms can make it less scary. The truth is, it’s not that different to choosing an outfit. Clothes hang best on a strong, healthy body and the same goes for a property: investing in the bones of a building should always be the spending priority. After that, the interiors are the equivalent of a well fitting suit: things we use every day and need to look good while standing up to daily wear and tear will do so better with a little investment. Soft furnishings and other trappings act just like fashion accessories; largely non-essential, but definitive in creating style and giving a room wow factor – this is where you can spend less if you choose wisely.

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BLOW THE BUDGET Underfoot

Floors have a tough life; being walked on every day takes its toll. Sanded original pine floorboards look great for a few years but, because of the softness of the wood, they were never designed to be a finished floor surface – if you’re in a property for the long haul, hardwood floors last a lifetime and gain

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character with age. These days, innovation has brought so many new types of flooring to the market that the options now are endless.

Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) are the ultimate in hard wearing, low maintenance flooring.

For classic pattern, try Neisha Crosland’s range for Harvey Maria; while Amtico has a broad range of wooden parquet patterns and colours. For a practical option with the look of a jute or sisal, check out Unnatural Floorings’ ‘Savannah’ or ‘Dakar’ woven vinyl.

Walls and woodwork

Uneven walls and gloopy woodwork will always distract the eye, no matter how nice your cushions are. A skim of plaster makes all the difference to walls that are in a poor state.

A good plasterer should leave walls ready to paint, making decorating much easier. It’s a tedious job, but if woodwork has been poorly painted over the years, stripping or sanding it back and starting again, can be the only way to achieve a really slick finish.

Upholstery

When buying a sofa, think about cost per wear. The average person spends three times as many hours on their sofa as in their car, but wouldn’t dream of spending three times as much. Invest in a well-made, hardwood frame in a classic style and it will last for decades. When the covers become tired, reupholstering will give a sofa a new lease of life and is far more cost effective – not to mention environmentally friendly – than sending a sad sofa to the dump.

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Kitchen: worktops, doors and hardware

So many companies offer budget friendly, wellmade kitchen carcasses these days that upgrading a kitchen has become much more affordable.

Where it pays to really invest, is in the worktops; they take a real beating and are integral to your daily routine, especially if you cook. If the budget allows, go for a man-made quartz like Caesarstone or a composite like Corian.

If money is more limited, good hardware is a failsafe way to elevate your kitchen without spending a fortune. Try Superfront (pictured above) for their stylish handles and innovative door facings in gorgeous pastel shades.

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Plan for it – we will work with you to fully understand your goals and aspirations to offer well-thought through advice and solutions to help you get to where you want to be.

Live it – life is for living – so whatever stage of life you are at we look to offer you peace of mind and security now and for the future by making your money work harder for you.

Love it – we love what we do and our passionate, caring and tailored approach to financial planning stems from our desire to help our clients love life and live it to the full.

Call us on 0131 303 0053 or visit www.pwandpartners.co.uk to find out how we can help you make it happen.

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PENNY PINCH Lighting

High Street lighting has come a long way, catching up with the fashion industry. Just as we see catwalk looks in Topshop and Zara, designer lighting is filtering its way to the high street faster than ever. Debenhams has some fabulous lights at the moment. The Pixie pendant (pictured) is an absolute winner and its style factor punches well above its ÂŁ120 price tag.

Cushions

Cushions are a cheap and easy way to update a room; H&M (pictured) and Zara Home have an excellent and inexpensive range.

Just remember to always buy an insert that is slightly bigger than the cover, ensuring your cushions look luxurious and fat.

Art

In an ideal world we would cover our walls with meaningful pieces - prints, photographs or paintings full of memories that represent our story. In the real world, many art institutions offer images from their collections in high-resolution formats that are free to download so you can have them printed in the size you need for very little money. There are thousands of images available online from Rijksmuseum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Wellcome Library, meaning that your biggest problem now will be trying to choose a favourite.

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azel Robertson is a low carbon energy consultant; her husband Luke is a sustainable finance consultant. Travel plays a huge part in both their lives. Work regularly takes them away from home, while their educational roles as Explorers in Residence for charity, the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, take them to far-flung places. Letting their Edinburgh flat through Airbnb makes financial sense and using management company Airsorted ensures things run smoothly.

“Airsorted manages the flat and the booking process,” Hazel explains, “everything from liaising with guests, cleaning and sorting fresh linen, to repairs. It takes away the stress factor and saves time. Before we brought Airsorted on board we managed the flat ourselves, so we know just how much time is involved in sorting everything out.”

Whether they are out of the country for a weekend or weeks, having someone else manage their property allows Hazel and Luke to focus on their trips. “We were in Alaska for three months and frequently had no phone reception, so it was reassuring to know there was somebody looking after things at the flat.”

You might not be planning an extended stay in the Arctic, but Hazel says Airsorted works just as well for a weekend away: “Letting out our home fits really well around our working lives – the time-saving element is huge.”

Aside from work, Hazel and Luke have a passion for travelling. “Part of it is the freedom,” Hazel says.

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refreshing getting different points of view, and it’s a privilege to discover remote and beautiful places. Luke was the first Scot to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole, so I guess we both have a bit of a thing for wild places!”

Despite a love of wild places, the couple still appreciate home comforts. “It’s such a treat coming home to a clean and tidy flat. It’s a really nice feeling knowing that your home has been taken care of.”

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TUSCAN SUN Amy Falconer goes on a food trip of Tuscany and practises the art of il dolce far niente, the sweetness of doing nothing.

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road trip around Tuscany, the land of ethereal landscapes, rolling hills, olive groves and countless vineyards, and a place that is a true celebration of food.

Here are my personal recommendations of three of the best boutique boltholes with a gastronomic flair.

Castello di Vicarello (pictured)is a medieval, country house with more of a castle feel, nestled in the middle of the Tuscan countryside. The property is privately owned and decked in the most exquisite array of antiques, art and books. It also has two large outdoor pools where we soak up the spring sunshine. We are treated to a wine tasting experience featuring their own award-winning organic wines and dine on a traditional Tuscan dinner of fresh pasta, beef bollito and tiramisu in the glass fronted dining room. The next day we awake to a breakfast of freshly squeezed juice, homemade yoghurt, eggs, fresh meats and cheeses and delightful homemade bread using ingredients from within the estate, something to which we become accustomed during the rest of our stay.

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What I liked most about it: The setting, high up in the hills with views to the coast.

Personal standout: The charming and comfortable four poster bed.

Food highlight: The fresh salsa verde and homemade mayonnaise served with beef showed us a different way to eat beef.

Follonico is a quaint and enchanting stone farmhouse B&B set in dramatic scenery, the vivid green hills rolling on for miles around. After a tour of the property we are encouraged to pick our room and opt for the Verde Intenso, the green room,

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to match the scenery. Lovingly decorated in high quality furniture, with quirky original features that catch your eye, the styling here is out of this world. This is better than a home away from home; it’s the ultimate chill out haven.

We wake early in the morning to watch the dramatic red and orange sun rise over the hills and, once again we’re treated to a delightful homemade breakfast of bread, yoghurts, meats and cheeses and fresh ricotta cheese with pine nuts and honey, made by their own bees. Wonderful.

What I liked most about it: The styling. It looks like something you’d find in an interiors magazine.

Personal standout: How relaxed we feel. I don’t know how they do that!

Food highlight: The best breakfast in Tuscany; all five courses, especially the fresh ricotta.

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Borgo Pignano is a stunningly beautiful and grand 750-acre estate on the hilltops near the town of Volterra. The service is highly sophisticated and the attention to detail second to none. There are various styles of accommodation, from the main villa to an ancient Priest’s house and maisonettes, and it also houses riding stables, a full working farm where they mill their own flour, bees to produce their own honey, an art gallery, spa and even an inhouse herbalist who makes all of the estate’s soaps and products. The soap making experience is fascinating and one of my highlights of the trip, along with dining at the long communal table and cooking our steaks on the open fire. The following day we try the Gastronomic experience where the chef serves up plate after plate of innovative and lip-smackingly tasty dishes with paired organic and biodynamic wines.

Simply exquisite.

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What I liked most about it: Getting a tour of the estate in a jeep.

Personal standout: Gin and tonic on the terrace overlooking the infinity pool and dramatic views.

Food highlight: “Pomarance” lamb flavoured with Tuscan peanut cream and roasted garlic sauce from the Gastronomic experience.

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BEAUTYNOTES Must-try products and expert advice

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BEAUTY EXPERT Featuring Claire Davies, partnership manager for Skinade The treatment people need but don’t get regularly enough? Facials, you should have one at least once a month, or fortnightly if you have problematic skin.

My top beauty tip is… take a comprehensive approach to skincare, and feed your skin from within. I drink Skinade daily, mainly due to the amazing results I’ve personally seen in my own skin - it feels far more hydrated, brighter and looks more youthful. The product contains 7000mg of hydrolysed marine collagen and 450 per cent RDA vitamin C so it really is keeping the wrinkles at bay.

1. Create a California glow with the pigment packed Cali Contour Palette from Smashbox. £35 at smashbox.co.uk and boots.com 2. Guerlain Terracotta Route des Iles Tan Enhancing Bronzer is a limited edition powder combining Terracotta’s universal bronzing shade with a vibrant apricot blush and threads of iridescent gold. £46.80 at escentual.com/guerlain/ 3. Cult classic Nars Laguna bronzer creates a gorgeous all-over healthy glow. £29 at narscosmectics.co.uk and SpaceNK.

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My celebrity beauty icon is… Mila Kunis.

She is just flawless.

Three beauty essentials I can’t live without: ZO sunscreen + primer SPF 30, Environ AVST moisturiser with vitamin A and Skinade - it’s the main reason my skin looks good.

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JO not your average

With two hugely successful brands under her belt and a talent for creating sell-out scents, British perfumer Jo Malone MBE has a passion for fragrance that’s both inspiring and infectious, as Nicky Howden discovers

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escribed as a ‘scent maverick', Jo Malone MBE was founder of the British perfume house responsible for changing the face of fragrance in the UK. After selling the wildly successful eponymous brand to Estée Lauder in 2006, she went on to launch Jo Loves in 2011; the new name referring to experiences that inspire the creation of each fragrance. "This new brand is about memories,” she said when it launched.

“It's where I am and the person I am now."

Does she feel any regret about leaving behind the brand she originally created in her kitchen? “With hindsight, if I hadn’t walked away from Jo Malone I wouldn’t have been able to create Jo Loves. Do I regret that? No. It just feels like two parts of my life – one was 30 years ago and one is today. The original has my name but doesn’t bear my creativity and hasn’t for a very long time,” she says candidly. “I was [once most commonly associated with] a cream and black box, but I’ve moved on with my life.”

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ecause of a lock-out clause in the sale of the original business to Estée Lauder, Jo was prevented from working with fragrance for five years. Not surprisingly, this was difficult. “It made me desperately unhappy,” she says. “This is how I communicate; it’s my passion and the only thing I do utterly brilliantly. So when I wasn’t doing it, I felt like half a person.”

After a five-year pause, Pomelo was Jo’s debut fragrance for Jo Loves. Inspired by a holiday in the Turks and Caicos islands, it’s a bright and zesty scent she uses daily. “I use Pomelo throughout the house – I have a five litre metal canister and even add it to the water when washing floors.” She extols the virtue of citrus scents for the home, adding that “in bedrooms I don’t like anything floral or too heady so I have something clean and crisp like sharp orange cologne or grapefruit.

In the dining room citrus notes clear away the smell of food.”

It’s been far from plain sailing however, having had to endure treatment for breast cancer which had a profound effect on her ability to create. “I did chemo for a year, and I wasn’t able to smell or taste anything during that time. I didn’t think my sense of smell would ever come back but when it did, it was more powerful than ever,” she says.

“I was much braver, and [the fragrance] Jo Loves Red Truffle is part of that. I thought, I’m going to create something that’s never been done before.”

Understanding the importance of her trademark style, she has stayed true to that with Jo Loves. “When I create a fragrance I want people to smell it and think, ‘that’s Jo’.

That’s important to me, you can still feel the thread of me in everything I do.”

I can’t help but wonder if she agrees that fragrance monogamy is a thing of the past.

“People used to wear one fragrance – my mum loved Christian Dior’s Diorella. Now I think people are looking at scent much more as a great accessory. For me, fragrance is my means of communication; expressing how I’m feeling, telling my story.” And what a good story Jo Malone tells.

Jo Loves fragrances are now available at Space NK, and online at joloves.com

SUMMER SCENTS Jo Loves Pomelo This grapefruit infused citrus scent is fast becoming a cult classic. Or try… the Jo Loves Shot Box - 10 miniature fragrances to sample before you pick a 50ml fragrance of your choice. £105 at joloves.com and spacenk.com

Elie Saab Le Parfum In White A pretty blend of orange blossom, white musk and patchouli. From £41 at theperfumeshop.com

Cartier La Panthere EDT Floral, sensual and musky… just delicious. £73 at selfridges.com

Coach Floral A floral, fruity scent that’s light and feminine. From £49 at theperfumeshop.com

Bronze Goddess Cooling Body Spray A multi-use spray with cooling properties for hot summer days and the seductive aroma of Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche. £34 at Estée Lauder counters.

Michael Kors Sheer Soft and feminine with soothing herbal notes, rich florals and musk. From £46 at debenhams.com

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CONFIDENCE MAN David Pollock talks about the Australian pop group promising the most fun and individual set you’ll see on any festival stage this year

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THEY’RE NOT ALL MEN Despite a trend for bands whose name ends in ‘Man’ or ‘Men’ these days, Brisbane quartet Confidence Man’s lead singer and focus of attention is actually the incredibly sassy and amusingly don’t-give-a-**** Janet Planet, whose dance moves are choreographed with those of co-vocalist Sugar Bones, a man whose worrying Aussie abs are matched only by his fierce pout. They’re backed up by Reggie Goodchild and Clarence McGuffie, men (we presume) who go anonymous in veils. None of these may be their real names.

THEY’RE THE MOST FUN ACT YOU’LL SEE AT TRNSMT THIS YEAR “Musically they sit somewhere between Deee-lite and Girls Aloud,” said music website the Quietus of Confidence Man earlier this year, and if that quote has you yawning at the kind of hyperbole which just can’t be matched, try giving them a listen. You’ll find they really are that good, and their live shows look even more exciting.

THERE’S PLENTY OF EVIDENCE ONLINE TO BACK US UP We suggest you start with the live version of their track Boyfriend (Repeat) from Australian festival Splendour in the Grass last year.

In it Sugar, the member Scissor Sisters never had, and Janet, looking like a punk rock Mrs Peel from the Avengers (the old British television show, not the Marvel movies with Thor and Captain America) pull some ridiculously fun coordinated dance moves with mock-serious faces which just add to the entertainment. It helps that Janet’s lyrics are an unsentimental anti-love song: “my boyfriend wants to talk / my boyfriend talks too much… he’s just a repeat / of what I had before.”

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WE ACTUALLY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE F**K WE’RE DOING” Janet Planet

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THEY’RE NOT VERY FASHIONABLE, AND THAT JUST MAKES THEM COOLER Formerly members of unknown Brisbane psychedelic rock groups like the Belligerents, Moses Gunn Collective and the Jungle Giants, the members of Confidence Man decided to throw away their previous seriousness when they moved into a flat and started writing together. While the local scene moaned about their unashamedly pop approach, the world started to take notice. “We wanted to create these characters that were outside of ourselves and be these badass people that we weren’t in real life,” Janet told the NME earlier this year about their new personas.

THEY’RE GREAT DANCERS Just look at any live footage, or the compulsive choreography on the video for Better Sit Down Boy. “We actually have no idea what the f**k we’re doing with dance music,” Janet told the NME. “Things have turned out well because I think people can see the messiness of it… it’s kind of punky.”

As she said elsewhere to Drowned in Sound, they’re also big fans of Abba: “We worked on the show for about two weeks and decided me and Sugar would look good in gold shiny outfits. Then we thought it would look even better if we did some ‘70s-inspired dance moves.”

Confidence Man play the TRNSMT festival, Glasgow on Sunday 01 July. Their debut album Confident Music for Confident People is out now. www.confidenceman.com.au

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CULTURE

Without Glastonbury this year, other UK festivals will be competing to fill the gap. Try one of these boutique options for something a little different

BOOK SHELF

Top reads for June

Little Fires Everywhere

by Celeste Ng The arrival of a single mother and her daughter threatens to upend a carefully ordered suburban community as intrigue and suspicion surround their mysterious pasts.

Eden

EDEN FESTIVAL 07-10 Although not quite as out-there as last year’s ingenious JUN line-up, Eden still has the kind of roster which makes you wonder what’s coming next. Alongside DJ sets from Groove Armada, Peepshow’s Super Hans, the Happy Mondays’ Bez and Mr Motivator, Submotion Orchestra, Shooglenifty and Blazin’ Fiddles are among the bands appearing. Raehills Meadows, near Moffat. edenfestival.co.uk

KELBURN GARDEN PARTY 29 JUN- An eclectic and distinctly child-friendly festival which 02 JUL is set in a glen with its own castle, play areas and small farm, the music at Kelburn happens alongside circus, cabaret and alfresco artworks sited around the Neverending Glen. The emphasis is on local bands during the day and more dance-based artists at night, including Goldie and A Guy Called Gerald. Kelburn Castle, near Largs. kelburngardenparty.com

DOUNE THE RABBIT HOLE 13-15 A boutique event held in an eminently accessible midpoint JUL between Stirling and Loch Lomond, Doune the Rabbit Hole is small but perfectly formed. This year the Levellers offer retro fun and Akala brings political conscience, with This is the Kit, Big Country and the Orb also playing. Cardross Estate, near Stirling. dounetherabbithole.co.uk

BELLADRUM TARTAN HEART FESTIVAL 02-04 One of Scotland’s most well-established and scenic festivals AUG promises an eclectic line-up with Paloma Faith, Primal Scream, Amy Macdonald, the Charlatans, Professor Green and much more. Belladrum Estate by Beauly, Inverness-shire. tartanheart.co.uk

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Forever and a Day by Anthony Horowitz A spy is found dead in the waters of Marseille.

Now a new agent must take his place and earn his license to kill. James Bond. The explosive prequel to Casino Royale set in the brutal underworld of the French Riviera.

Quicksand by Malin Persson Giolito 18-year-old Maja stands accused of mass murder, vilified by the press and awaiting trial for her role in a school shooting which claimed the lives of her boyfriend and best friend. Alternating between Maja’s memories and the present tense of the courtroom.

Out 28 June.

jamieprimrose

Sense of Place

Evocative memories: Edinburgh waterscapes, shorelands of The Forth & East Lothian beaches

by Jamie Primrose, contemporary Scottish artist

Friday 8th – Saturday 16th June 2018 The Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh

98 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4BY 0131 447 5544 | sarah@shjgallery.com | www.shjgallery.com

Monday – Friday, 11am – 6pm Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm 6a Dundas Street, Edinburgh EH3 6HZ

“A prolific bestseller” The Herald

t: 0131 446 9510 m: 07947 243 418 e: mari@jamieprimrose.com

“Highly collectable”

“Well-known artist” The Times Scotland on Sunday

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i-on food+drink

Why you should eat more

ASAPARGUS If there’s one thing Brits do well, it’s asparagus. Hailed by leading chefs as the best in the world, it’s spring’s most versatile vegetable and tastes just as good whether it’s steamed, barbecued or grilled. Flavoursome and packed with good-for-you vitamins, it also contains anti-inflammatory properties, improves digestion and helps cure hangovers too. The bad news is that its relatively short season of just seven to eight weeks comes to an end this month so add it to your shopping list and feast while you can. Find out how to make the Asparagus, Mozzarella and Bacon Sliders (pictured) at ionmagazine.co.uk or for more recipe ideas visit enjoyasparagus.com.

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Graduating in Edinburgh?

Celebrate in style with the Graduation Menu Three courses with glass of Prosecco ÂŁ38.50 per person

lunch & dinner Tue 12th June Thur 12th July 2018

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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH From well-established local favourites to up and coming foodie destinations, here’s a rundown of places we’ve been dining in Edinburgh and Glasgow

KELVINGROVE CAFÉ Amanda Southey checks out a local Finnieston favourite

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or reasons unbeknown to me, Kelvingrove Café on Argyle Street has slipped under my radar. It opened five years ago which coincides with my move from west to east so I’ll put it down to that. Regardless, my time had come and I booked a table on a Sunday afternoon with the family in tow.

The place is renowned for amazing cocktails so it felt right to sample some, for research purposes, obviously. I went for the Death on the Nile, £8, a small, delicate, gin-based cocktail with a slight bitterness – a great pick-me-up after the night before – and a special mocktail was made for mini me, my daughter, who was instantly smitten with its creator, Barry, one of the co-owners of the cocktail bar. The bar has a great atmosphere with chilled, cool vibes. On our lunchtime visit there was a mixed crowd of families, friends and couples chilling with a drink or having

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lunch. And the food is as good as the drinks and vibes, living up to our expectations created after listening to rave reviews from friends over the years. We go comfort all the way with haggis bonbons, £6.50, and chicken caesar lettuce cups with avocado, £6.50, to start, followed by the KC Sliders, £5 each, with the mini cheeseburger and mini fried chicken burger winners for us, accompanied by a side of Salted Rooster Fries, £4. What’s a burger without fries, right? A big plate of mac&cheese, £10, is divine - crispy on top with truffle oil adding a welcome kick; and the KC Breakfast, £10, is a full-on fry up and instantly declared as one of the best brekkies around.

Kelvingrove Café, please accept my humble apologies for taking so long to visit. We’ll be back again very soon.

1161 Argyle St, G3 8TB, Tel: 0141 221 8988, kelvingrovecafe.com

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LEFTFIELD Michelle Clancy finds a delicious addition to Bruntsfield’s restaurant scene

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eftfield could be one of Edinburgh’s best-kept secrets, and, here’s why. Last summer, owners Rachael Chisholm and Phil White decided it was time for them to set up their own venture after 20 years of working in some of the city’s most-loved restaurants (Atrium, Café St Honore and Fishers amongst others). Their ethos is to support small local producers so the menu is small yet varied, with a very fine selection of Scottish beef and seafood.

Inside Leftfield, it's small and cosy with a nice, relaxed vibe… I could happily ensconce myself here on a regular basis.

I kick off proceedings with Shetland mussels in white wine and garlic, £7.90; my dining partner goes for crispy fried squid with sriracha mayo, £7, on recommendation. Both are excellent,

Tracey McCallum heads to Partick for pan-asian food

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but the thickly sliced, tender squid gets top marks. We wash it down with a delicious Pinot Noir. Mains are even better with a melt-in-the-mouth, medium rare, ribeye steak, £22, served with garlic butter and the most amazing stack of homemade chips, and an almost wholesome smoked haddock pearl barley risotto with spinach and poached egg, £13 - I would visit again for this dish alone. One indulgent sticky toffee pudding and ice cream with popcorn later, we left happy and replete, singing Leftfield’s praises and thrilled to have such a welcome addition to Bruntsfield on our doorstep.

s it just me, or has Partick become a hub of Asian restaurants over the past year? If that’s the case I’m not complaining, and I’m particularly pleased with one standout.

You can’t fail to notice Nam Tuk Tram Stop’s colourful and funky décor, visible from the roadside and carrying on through into the eatery where the atmosphere’s convivial.

The Pan-Asian menu offers an interesting mix of Korean and Thai. King prawn spring rolls, £5.95, and gyoza dumplings, £5.95, get the show on the road. Both piping hot, tasty and perfect for sharing, but the spring rolls deserve a special mention; it’s all about ingredients over wrapper and there’s no scrimping on the prawns. Red king prawn curry, £7.95, and steamed rice, £2.50, has a lovely combination of hot chilli and sweet basil. The food is fresh, flavoursome and great value for money, and service is friendly and efficient. Give it a go.

12 Barclay Terr, EH10 4HP, Tel: 0131 229 1394, leftfieldedinburgh.co.uk

2 Partickbridge St, G11 6PL, Tel: 0141 357 0330, namtuk.co.uk

“ I COULD HAPPILY ENSCONCE MYSELF HERE ON A REGULAR BASIS”

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FOOD AND DRINK

THREE NEW PLACES TO TRY...

AURORA Amy Falconer discovers a hidden gem on Great Junction Street

FHIOR From the former chefpatron and creative energy behind Edinburgh’s Norn, the new restaurant on Broughton Street will serve a set tasting menu in the evening four days a week (Wednesday – Saturday) and lunch on Friday and Saturday. fhior.com

BIBIMBAP GLASGOW Named after Korea’s ultimate comfort food, (a hot rice dish topped with tasty veg for the uninitiated) they’re keeping things fresh, wholesome and authentic at this city centre eatery on West Nile Street. bibimbapglasgow.com

MONO RESTAURANT Offering a ‘progressive Italian dining’ experience, we’re intrigued by this new opening on 85 South Bridge. The spring nine course Tasting Menu, £75, sounds tasty too. monorestaurant.co.uk

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eith’s Great Junction Street has a bit of a bad rep and is probably one of the least likely locations in the city for vegan supper clubs and creative cooking. But times are a changing with the relatively recent opening of Aurora restaurant choosing to call the street ‘home’ and it’s a proper little diamond in the rough. A small, modern eatery with simple and understated interiors, it’s open for brunch, lunch and dinner and delicious tasting food is always on the menu.

We dine on a busy Saturday night with starters of wild mushrooms, spinach, smoked almonds and warm Brie, £7, and Loch Fyne salmon tartare with avocado concassè and watercress foam, £7.50. The mushrooms’ flavour is perfectly balanced between earthy and peppery with the salty, oozy cheese enhancing the whole dish. The salmon is a pretty little stack of vibrant orange and green - fresh, citrusy and moreish.

For mains I order pistachio crusted lamb rack with salt baked parsnips, Jerusalem artichoke, salsify and lapsang pommes

purèe, £13.50; two thick, perfectly pink, pieces of lamb speckled with nuts, and an absolute delight to eat.

Meanwhile, Laura is in gnocchi heaven with her choice of parsnip gnocchi, pickled walnuts, cauliflower stems, blue murder cheese and pea shoots, £11.

The nuts, cheese and cauliflower give real depth and contrast to the gnocchi.

We finish with a Scottish cheese board, £7, for Laura, while I indulge in the chocolate mousse bar with chocolate and whisky ganache and chocolate spaghetti, £5. It’s gloriously sticky with light, soft mousse and lots of yummy, crunchy textures, and a pudding that will sort out the cravings of even the staunchest chocoholic.

Word about Aurora is out and spreading fast, with the place getting an excellent and deserved reputation for great value food done well. All the things that make a restaurant great.

187 Great Junction St, EH6 5LQ, Tel: 0131 554 5537, auroraedinburgh.co.uk

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COULD THIS BE EDINBURGH’S GRANDEST BAR? Jo Morris gets the tour of newly-opened The Register Club

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rand: the name kind of gives it away. You don’t refurbish one of the most iconic buildings in St Andrew Square, give it a name like The Edinburgh Grand and then make it vanilla, greige and average. So Grand is what you get. In scale, vision and ambition.

In a nutshell, the old RBS head office, built in the ‘30s, has been refurbished to within an inch of its former life. Wood panelling has been meticulously restored or recreated, the traditional colours the bank used to denote levels of seniority have been playfully adapted in rooms and the somewhat austere banking vibe has been updated to something altogether more aspirational and luxurious.

Most exciting for those of us who call Edinburgh home is the arrival of The Register Club, the new bar on the fourth floor. Think cocktail bar buzz with the vibe of a private club and the interiors of an upscale establishment.

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The clientele is well-heeled and the service and skills are provided in huge dollops by the team from Bon Vivant and Devil’s Advocate.

Entering the high ceilinged, wood panelled bar, it’s luxurious, it’s beautiful and… it’s weirdly devoid of beeps and alerts that are the norm these days. That’s because mobile phones are parked at the door. As I sip my French martini, it feels like I’ve stepped back into some glamorous ‘20s speakeasy whilst also seeing the future. Could that be because of the games room next to the main bar? It can be hired out for meetings but forget changing the layout into a conference room. This is a space for competitive ping pong, not projectors and power points.

You need to pre-book at The Register Club instead of deciding on a whim to turn up. This means the bar is never overflowing and everyone has the best experience.

It also speaks of the confidence the owners and GM have in this project. Their confidence is well placed. This is a grand place with grand aspirations, and I have no doubt that this bar will be THE place to be seen this summer.

See you there.

The Register Club, 42 St Andrew Square, EH2 2AD, Tel: 0131 230 0570. Reservations are essential.

A new Japanese restaurant serving authentic Waygu beef, succulent sashimi, crispy tempura in Edinburgh city centre.

11 Lochrin Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 9QJ | Tel: 0131 466 5964 www.yamatosushiedinburgh.co.uk

Photo by Jess Shurte

BIT AT THE BACK

“NETWORKING IS A BIG PART OF THE JOB AND I REALLY ENJOY MAKING NEW CONNECTIONS”

HOW DO YOU START YOUR DAY? My alarm goes off at 7am, I get up and have a Skinade. It’s an anti-aging collagen drink and a must to start the day. I then check emails on the laptop and watch a bit of Good Morning Britain - I love Piers Morgan interviewing people. Then it’s shower, make-up and out the door.

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY AT WORK INVOLVE? Every day is different but usually I attend networking events or off site meetings.

Mornings are my most productive period so I try to cram in as much as possible.

I’ll then catch up with the venues (Tigerlily, Rabble and Monties etc.) and sales team.

sell though – let’s be honest, everyone wants to go out and enjoy great food and drinks in fab venues.

BEST THING ABOUT YOUR JOB? I love arranging events and our next one with Nawamin from MasterChef at Tigerlily on 21 June is particularly exciting.

I was a huge fan of his on the TV series.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF… Tammie Allan, area sales manager for Montpeliers

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR ROLE… My main role is to get out there and promote our seven venues around Edinburgh. Networking is a big part of the job and I really enjoy making new connections. I also handle high end clients, and ensure repeat custom. It’s never a hard

WHEN DOES YOUR DAY FINISH? I often host big events in the evenings but if it’s an early finish I’ll head for a Jacuzzi and steam room – it’s the best way to chill out after a long day. If I don’t go out for dinner and drinks with friends, it’s home for a giant bowl of Bolognese or mac ‘n’ cheese, anything with cheese really.

Lights out are normally pretty early around 10pm, but I’ll always catch an episode of Friends on Netflix first.

WHAT’S THE ONE THING YOU’D CHANGE ABOUT YOUR DAILY ROUTINE? I’d try make my 6.30am GRIT class…

I always book, set my alarm and then hit the snooze button. Somehow just booking the class makes me feel thinner!

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