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Contents
Issue 151 /August 2018
REGULARS
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08 We Can’t Wait To…
This month’s unmissable events
10 Win… i-on membership and
gin tasting for 10
12 The Lifestyle Edit
Local news in Edinburgh and Glasgow
66 A Day in the Life of… Hannah Trigwell,
YouTube sensation, guitarist, singer
and songwriter
FEATURES 30 Pick ‘N’ Mix
The shows you need to see
48 Do You Dress like you Decorate?
Is home décor and dress sense related
FASHION 38 Down to Earth
Neutral tones and relaxed fits
46 Yards Apart
Kilts for a Modern Man
BEAUTY 52 Beauty Notes
Latest products, treatments
and reviews
CULTURE 54 The Hot Ticket…
EIF recommendations
FOOD & DRINK 58 Sharing’s Caring
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White Horse Oyster Bar,
The Stockbridge Restaurant, Fazenda
64 The Balmoral’s newest addition
Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux
The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair Fri 10 – Sun 12 August
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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INTRODUCTION
I-ON THIS MONTH
WIN ACCESS TO THE MOST EXCLUSIVE CLUB i-on membership for 10 BLURRED LINES Do you dress like you decorate? SHARING’S CARING Dinner with friends
EDINBURGH | GL A SGOW
SUMMER HIGHS
Pop-up bars, and The places torooftop be and terraces the shows tothe see best fish’n’chips
Cover image: John Owen, johnowenphotographer.com
I’ve never been the easiest person to be around every August in Edinburgh but, this year I’ve pulled myself together and decided to live the festival through the eyes of a tourist, and I’m pretty excited. There’s the myriad of pop-ups to experience, social dining to enjoy, the sheer scale of arts shows to become immersed in and the inimitable vibe. And for a bit of guidance on what to see and do our arts correspondent, Dave Pollock, points us in the right direction with his round-up of must-see shows on page 30. Since it’s all about fun with friends in August our restaurant reviews on page 60 focus on places that serve up great sharing plates as a sociable alternative to dinner. We also check in at the new Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux at The Balmoral Hotel– read all about it on page 64. If you love fashion and interiors, top blogger Emily Murray of The Pink House questions four of her favourite social media influencers on whether they dress like they decorate. Find out what they say on page 48. Congratulations to last month’s competition winner, Bridie Gibb, who’ll be heading off to the Isle of Skye with Hidden Scotland. This month we’re offering the chance to become part of the i-on gang with 10 i-on membership cards up for grabs.
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The winner and their lucky nine friends can celebrate the win at a gin tasting experience at One Square, also included in the prize. See page 10 for more info. Until next month, enjoy i-on.
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WE CAN’T WAIT TO… The i-on team shares their must-dos this month
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2 …drink my way across Glasgow “A weekend of craft cocktails and live music is right up my street so I’m super excited about Glasgow’s very first festival dedicated to cocktails and home-grown DJs. It’s in town from 09-12 August at over 30 of Glasgow’s best venues including Kelvingrove Café (my favourite) and the stylish Spanish Butcher - with £5 drinks, cocktail masterclasses and live music.” Tickets from £10 at glasgowcocktailweekend.co.uk Amanda Southey, Business Development Manager
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…eat cakes and taste the secret garden “Gleneagles and an exclusive afternoon tea by Michelin star chef Andrew Fairlie, what’s not to love? The door to his secret garden for the first in a series of collaborative afternoon teas opens later this month and chef’s using fresh summer flavours such as strawberry, geranium and raspberry throughout the menu.” Andrew Fairlie’s Secret Garden Afternoon Tea from 20 – 26 August, priced £40 per person. To book visit gleneagles.com or Tel: 01764 69 4270. Laura Wood, Director
…watch some world-class athletes “With 52 European nations taking part in 12 sports over 11 days, it’s going to be action packed when the European Championships kicks off in Glasgow on 02 August. I’ll be watching the track cycling and preparing to be inspired by the Triathlon… I recently ticked the box for a half marathon. Who knows what’s next.” Find out more at glasgow2018.com Holly Tracey, Content Coordinator
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Going Up TREEHOUSES A two storey Treehouse where you can enjoy drinks al fresco… sold! You’ll find this pop-up bar in George Square Gardens, Edinburgh, until the end of August. Open weekdays, 10am-1am, and weekends, 10am-3am.
… sip on champers “If you need me, you’ll find me at the Pommery Champagne Bar at The Signet Library. Back in the capital with a funky new look until 27 August, drinks and sharing platters are served in the Upper Library which has been transformed by Chris Levine’s immersive light installation, Stillness at 136.1 Hz.” The Signet Library, Parliament Square, EH1 1RF, Tel: 0131 225 0654, stillnessom.com Nicky Howden, Editor
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BOLD DISPLAYS Go big or go home, that’s our philosophy. That’s why we love the design exhibition, Made in Glasgow by Local Heroes. Check it out until 12 August in Glasgow’s Merchant City at 58 Albion Street. TWO-TONE GIN We love a colour changing gin and we know we’re not alone when ALDI starts to sell them. The limited-edition Forest Fruits Colour Changing Gin by McQueen Gin goes from a pale sapphire to pink when tonic is added.
Barometer Going Down OFFICE WORKING A recent survey revealed that Edinburgh residents are more productive when working from home. Seems PJs really do have benefits.
…see some well-kent faces “I’m loving the sound of the West End Character Project, a new month-long photography exhibition showcasing the people and places that shape Edinburgh’s West End. It’s a massive on-street exhibition of 90 images offering a true insight into the character of the area. Runs until 31 August on Coates Crescent and Shandwick Place.” edinburgh-westend.co.uk Amy Falconer, Account Director
HEATWAVE Forget blue skies and scorching sunshine, according to Glowing Embers Scotland is set to experience the wettest day in the UK on 05 August. There’s also a very soggy 3.1 inches of rain to come on 10 August. LOVE ISLAND The series is over but you can still get your fix and catch the voice of the show, Iain Stirling, at the Pleasance at EICC from 22-24 August.
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WIN I-ON MEMBERSHIP AND GIN TASTING FOR 10 THE PRIZE To celebrate the first anniversary of the exclusive i-on Members’ Club, we’re offering one lucky reader membership for themselves and nine friends. The winners will also win a luxury Ginnasium tasting experience at One Square which includes four gin and tonics each, plus your own personalised miniature One Square Gin. TO ENTER For a chance to win, visit ionmagazine.co.uk by noon on Monday 20 August and leave your details. The winner will be notified by email and announced in the September edition of i-on.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE I-ON MEMBERS’ CLUB: • £25 free wash and blow dry at Cheynes Hairdressing. • Free glass of fizz at The Tower, Gleneagles, The Pompadour by Galvin, Harvey Nichols Forth Floor restaurant plus many more. • £15 off digital voucher for Zen Lifestyle. • 20 per cent loyalty discounts including: - The Printing Press - The Epicurean Bar at Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile - Malmaison - One Spa • Priority bookings, ticket giveaways and upgrades at the city’s best restaurants, bars and shops.
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FEATURES
I-ON EVENTS A splendid assortment of exclusive events, put together by i-on, especially for you
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Exclusive late lunch at The Wee Restaurant
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ood things come to those who wait. Especially on Saturday 25 August when The Wee Restaurant on Fredrick Street is inviting i-on readers to come try a three-course meal from the a la carte menu at plat du jour prices. The Wee Restaurant, run by husband and wife team, Craig and Vikki Wood, is a great wee spot for lunch and dinner, serving lunch all day on Saturdays. And while the Plat du Jour offers a smaller menu and light lunch option, the a la carte is a feast for the eyes, showcasing Craig’s passion for Scottish ingredients. You’ll be able to choose from dishes including Orkney crab salad with herb mayonnaise, micro greens and walnut toast; confit duck leg and puy lentil salad, spiced chorizo, crispy artichokes and fried duck egg; roasted sea bass fillet with crushed new potatoes, tomato, chilli, fennel and octopus salsa; and a warm pain perdu with summer berries. The three course a la carte menu normally costs £36 but i-on readers will pay £20 plus booking fee, for one day only. And, we’re throwing in a welcome drink of Harris Gin and tonic, with the option to add The Wee Restaurant’s seasonal syrup made with Scottish raspberries, making the ‘house aperitif’. Wait no longer. To book, visit ion.ticketbud.com WHEN: Saturday 25 August, 3-6pm COST PER HEAD: £20 plus booking fee*. WHAT’S INCLUDED: A welcome drink of Harris Gin and tonic and a three course meal from the a la carte menu. *Any extra drinks and food supplements to be paid by guests on the day.
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The Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux opens at The Balmoral
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t was an evening of cocktails and canapes at the official opening of The Balmoral’s latest food destination, Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux. Guests rubbed shoulders with the Forte family and culinary legends Alain Roux and Michel Roux O.B.E., as they celebrated a ‘new alliance’ and the very best of Scottish produce with the finest French cooking. See our full review on page 64. Photography Susie Lowe 1. Michele Roux OBE and Lauren Robertson 2. Lady Forte 3. Hayley and Zachery Daines 4. Lydia Forte and Alain Roux 5. Pam Robson, director of Pam Jenkins 6. i-on director Jo Morris (far right) with Paul Walker and partner. 7. Sir Rocco Forte 8. DJ Sally Kettle
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EDINBURGH TAKE THREE Looking for a tasty lunch spot? We bring you three places in and around town
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Burger & Fringe
Handmade, freshly prepared, chargrilled burgers made from 100 per cent Scotch beef are the order of the day at this pop-up in the Radisson Blu hotel on the Royal Mile. Whilst you’re there check out the Daffy’s Gin Bar for cocktails - the Girl Friday concoction with Daffy’s, Moscatel, orange oil and cranberry tonic is a winner. Tel: 0131 557 9797, radissonblu.com/Hotel/Edinburgh
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Down the Hatch Cafe
For lunch with a view head out of town to South Queensferry for some seriously good, homemade, Canadian comfort food, served up in Port Edgar Marina. Look out for the daily special which is always a goodie or we’d be happy to travel here for the poutine alone, given the thumbs up by our Canadian friends. Tel: 0131 331 1387, downthehatchcafe.com
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The Glasshouse rooftop
For some R&R and gorgeous views of Calton Hill, book a picnic basket for two on The Glasshouse rooftop. Upon arrival at the hotel, you’ll be escorted to a two-acre rooftop garden and presented with a rug and picnic basket, brimming with fresh Scottish produce, both savoury and sweet. Advance booking required. £85 for two. Tel: 0131 525 8333, theglasshousehotel.co.uk
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There’s a new festival in town and it goes by the name of Leith Chill Fest. Running until 02 September and celebrating the EH6 bar scene, 14 of the district’s top bars are offering cocktails that capture the true flavour of Leith for just £5 each. From Sofi’s ‘Tropical Leith’ to Malmaison’s ‘Leith’s A Peach’, there’s a drink with your name on it. leithchillfest.com
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WEEKEND TAKEOVER AT IOLLA We already love eyewear brand Iolla but this month the store’s raising the bar by opening its lower showroom to bring festival vibes to Stockbridge every weekend. From yoga classes to learning how to make the perfect bouquet with MUD Urban Flowers, there’ll also be tasty treats from local independents The Pantry, Brochan, Twelve Triangles and Eteaket. For advance bookings, visit iolla.com/pages/fringe or Tel: 0131 226 3085.
DISCOVER EDINBURGH Whether you think you know the city or not, Unlock Tours showcases some beautiful hidden gems. Offering everything from food to photography tours led by Instagram influencer Shawna from @exploringedinburgh, the walking tours are taken in small groups of six to eight people and priced from £30 per person. For a 15 per cent discount, enter ION15 at unlocktours.com. Offer valid until 30 September 2018.
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A Red Carpet Facial worth £150 Want healthier, younger looking skin? Then this treatment could be just for you. Promising to leave skin super fresh, hydrated and glowing, it’s available at Elizabeth-M Specialist Beauty in the West End. Top facialist Elizabeth McCarron offers a holistic approach to beauty with bespoke treatments tailored to each individual. For a chance to win the facial visit ionmagazine.co.uk/win by 20 August. i-on readers will also receive 20 per cent off all bespoke anti-ageing and Oxygen facials. Quote ‘i-on’ when booking. Elizabeth-M at Mulberry House, 21 Manor Pl, EH3 7DX, Tel: 0131 225 2012 or 0777 377 7758, elizabeth-m.com
TARTAN: THE FABRIC OF CHOICE Customised pieces of Scottish heritage at ScotlandShop
The world of tartan can be a complex one. Be grateful then for the specialist staff at ScotlandShop on Queensferry Street, offering a different tartan experience whether you’re on a mission to find your family tartan or need help to sift through the hundreds of tartans available to find the perfect colour match for your project. Take a seat at the enormous counter and enjoy the textures of various fabric weights suitable for clothing, interiors and upholstery. From a simple metre of fabric to a fully tailored jacket or suit, or a hand-crafted pair of kitten heels, the options for customisation are endless so you can create a truly unique piece of Scottish heritage to hand down through the generations. With a fabulous range of fabrics woven by the best Scottish mills you can always use the tartan finder on their website to research your favourites before you visit the store. Unique to ScotlandShop is the option to view an illustration of your chosen product with your favourite tartan applied so you can see how the finished article might look. Test it at www.ScotlandShop.com 16
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WHERE I-ON’S BEEN EATING THIS MONTH
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o close to all the festival action yet so far removed, Bistro du Vin is seriously atmospheric with its candlelit tables, wood panelling and traditional French prints adorning the walls. In fact, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d been transported to a bistro in Paris as a myriad of redesigned French classic dishes vie for attention along with an impressive wine selection. Try starters like the steak tartare, £6.95, snails in garlic and parsley butter, £5.95, or the signature French onion soup with gigantic garlic bread crouton on top, £6.50. Mains include roast cod with braised puy lentils and butter onions and pancetta, £16.95, and onglet steak frites, and, to finish, the zesty Tarte au citron with raspberry sorbet, £6.50, is sublime. This place is the perfect antidote to August’s festival madness – a little piece of France right here in the capital. And did we tell you about it’s lovely courtyard for al fresco drinks? That’s another story… 11 Bristo Pl, EH1 1EZ, Tel: 0131 285 1479, hotelduvin.com
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AN OVERNIGHT STAY AT MHOR 84 AND A LUXURY HAMPER BY LILY’S KITCHEN A huge and happy 4th birthday to Edinburgh’s favourite pooch boutique, House of Hound The Murrayfield-based store has everything your four-legged friend could need or want, stocking some truly gorgeous brands that man’s best friend will love. And, when you treat the dog in your life before 31 August 2018, House of Hound may end up treating you too. In celebration of its fourth birthday, customers who spend £25 or more in store will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win an overnight stay and breakfast for two at the wonderful, dog-friendly Mhor 84 motel. And for the dog in your life? A luxury hamper awaits, courtesy of Lily’s Kitchen. For full T&Cs and your chance to win, visit House of Hound at 43 Roseburn Tce, EH12 5NQ, Tel: 0131 467 6834
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New discoveries = Happy shopping From designer labels at bargain prices to Nordic design in Bruntsfield, meet our favourite new finds
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omen all across the city will want to know about the opening of The Outlet at 36 Thistle Street South West Lane on Monday 06 August. It’s where you’ll find huge discounts on top brands including DVF, J Brand, Temperley, Roksanda, Theory, Helmut Lang and Rixo. And when we say huge, we mean it. This gorgeous DVF trench normally retails for £749 but it could be yours for £225. With more bargains like this, you’ll want to get there fast. See you behind us in the queue…
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Over in the West End, there’s more choice for men at the new bigger and better Frontiers Man on the corner of Stafford Street and William Street, opposite Frontiers Woman. Featuring brands including Norse Projects, Oliver Spencer, Universal Works, YMC, the contemporary menswear boutique will keep you bang-on trend this season.
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For textile design classics, check out the Glasgow School of Art pop-up at Harvey Nichols Forth Floor. A space to showcase archive artefacts from Scottish print and textile designers, you’ll also be able to buy the students’ coveted wares. Think re-discovered prints, cushions, tea towels, blinds and curtains. Runs from Friday 03 to Sunday 26 August, harveynichols.com
Nordic Living
And to keep your home just as stylish as you, Nordic Living by Biehl will have you swooning over its beautiful interiors. Located at 185 Bruntsfield Place and spanning across two floors, you’ll find beautiful Danish furniture from renowned designers such as House of Finn Juhl, Fritz Hansen, by Lassen, PP Møbler and Fredericia Furniture alongside lifestyle and interiors accessories from newer brands like Christina Lundsteen, Ferm Living and Kaja Skytte. There’s also some striking contemporary art.
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Edinburgh’s a great place, with lots to do and see. It’s so good, in fact, that we might forget there’s more to Scotland outside the city boundaries. That’s where the Edinburgh Days Out travel pass comes in handy. Enjoy two days of unlimited off-peak travel to destination within around an hour of the city. Find adventure, history, relaxation, or something that will keep the kids amused. We haven’t counted all the things you can do and see, but we’re pretty sure there’s something for everyone. Here are some ideas to get you started: • Borders Railway – Scotland’s newest railway takes you right to the heart of Sir Walter Scott country • Stirling – a historic city with an impressive castle and old town • Linlithgow – famed for its palace and connections with Mary, Queen of Scots • Falkirk – see The Kelpies, the Antonine Wall and the Falkirk Wheel • North Berwick – a captivating seaside town with beach and bustling high street, excellent lobster and chips, and the Scottish Seabird Centre It’s great for couples, groups and families, adult tickets cost £18.50 and a family pass costs just £35 for two adults and two kids.
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“BONKERS ON HANOVER STREET DESERVES A SHOUT OUT – A QUIRKY SHOP WITH LOADS OF CUTE GIFT IDEAS”
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Edinburgh 28-year-old Scottish singer-songwriter Elle Exxe on her latest electro-pop song, the Grassmarket and quick escapes
Why Edinburgh? I was born in Edinburgh so didn’t have much choice in the matter! I now live between Stockbridge and Ravelston and love that it’s just a short walk into town. I’ve spent a lot of time in London over the last few years and no matter where you live it is always a long commute to wherever you want to go. In Edinburgh, I can be in the city centre in 15 minutes. What does a typical day involve? I write and record most of the time but I travel a lot and perform all over the world too. I also spend time making clothes and jewellery. Any new projects in the pipeline? I’ve just released a music video for my latest single Queen. It celebrates girl power and stars Olympic medallists Rebecca Adlington and Beth Tweddle and Paralympians Hannah Cockroft and Menna Fitzpatrick. It’s doing pretty well on social media. Where in or around the city do you go for a quick escape? The Water of Leith. And I’m also a fan of Cramond Beach.
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What’s the city’s best kept secret? Dolly the Sheep, the first mammal to be successfully cloned from an adult cell. She’s now on display at the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street.
Edinburgh’s best bits
Anywhere in the city that you think deserves a shout out? Bonkers on Hanover Street – a quirky shop with loads of cute gift ideas. In your opinion where’s the city’s most vibrant area? The Grassmarket. I love all the independent shops and restaurants and there’s always something going on, from markets to street performers or live music. Sum up Edinburgh in three words: Gorgeous. Friendly. Home.
Date Bryant & Mack Private Detectives Night out clubbing The Liquid Room Dinner with pals Dishoom Coffee Strumpets Posh nosh Castle Terrace Restaurant Cocktails Hoot the Redeemer Hoot the Redeemer
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GLASGOW PLACES TO TRY FOR DINNER TAKE THREE… NEW ABSURD BIRD
This cool and quirky new venue on Nelson Mandela Place offers a Deep South menu, creative cocktails and live music. We’d recommend Mama’s Homemade Chicken and Waffles and the Absurd Mac and Cheese. Made with pulled chicken, crispy bacon and jalapenos, it’ll definitely ruffle your feathers. Tel: 0141 378 5001, absurdbird.com
ROSSINI Brand spanking new venture by the husband and wife team who’ve been running the always packed, always popular North Star Italian café in the West End. Maurizio and Ester Rossini are serving up southern Italian style in authentic surroundings from their restaurant on Hyndland Street. Expect great daily specials and quality dishes, made from scratch by Maurizio. Tel: 0141 337 3135, rossiniwestend.com
111 BY NICO So not a new place but the new TRUST dining experience is. Brought to you by chef Nico Simeone of Six by Nico fame, you choose one ingredient from a choice of three for each course and trust the chef to come up with the goods. £25 for five courses and £22 for the matching wine flight. In Nico we trust… Tel: 0141 334 0111, 111bynico.co.uk
YOU BEAUTY!
Beauty counters rejoice. The super successful US brand IT cosmetics has made its way to Glasgow and you’ll find the raved-about hero products at Boots in Glasgow Fort. The Your Skin But Better CC cream seems almost too good to be true. As well as creating a flawless complexion in one easy step, it has anti-ageing properties, SPF 50+ and moisturises too. All for the little price of £30. Boots.com
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THINGS TO DO ON A SUNDAY
If you’ve got a few spare hours on a sunny day, stick on your comfiest shoes, download an information map for the Glasgow mural trail at citycentremuraltrail.co.uk, and go see some of the stunning street art created by local artists, dotted around the city. You’ve probably seen a few on your way home from work but if you’re up for following the whole trail, there are 24 pieces of art ready to discover. If it’s up to us, we’d stop off for lunch and post workout drinks along the way too.
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Who doesn’t like Glasgow? Culture, food and shopping are all there in abundance. But there’s also lots to see on the city’s doorstep — from Loch Lomond to the west coast beaches, across to Falkirk and north to Stirling. If you’re planning to leave the hustle and bustle of the big city for a short break, make it easy for yourself and enjoy two days of unlimited off-peak travel to destination within around an hour of the city. Head north, south, east or west, the choice is yours. Here are some ideas: • Loch Lomond – get the train to Balloch for Loch Lomond, one of Scotland’s most beautiful and iconic landmarks • Ayr – a popular seaside resort, complete with esplanade and long sandy beach. The Robert Burns Museum is on the outskirts of the town • Stirling – a historic city with an impressive castle and old town • Falkirk – see The Kelpies, the Antonine Wall and the Falkirk Wheel
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WHERE I-ON’S BEEN EATING THIS MONTH
WEEKDAY EXPRESS LUNCH FROM ONLY £6.50*
Tracey McCallum does Scotland proud in Mharsanta
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ndependent restaurant Mharsanta (pronounced VarSan-Ta) is the sister restaurant to Van Winkle opposite the Barrowlands. It fills the space in the Merchant City that Pancho Villas left long ago. Split into separate bar and dining areas, the decor is modern and unfussy and the menu is mainly Scottish featuring meat feasts like mince’n’tatties and a steak and sausage pie along with other Scottish produce. After our visit we can highly recommend the hand dived king scallops served in a lemon & herb butter with black pudding and pea puree, £7.95, and the utterly devine haggis scotch egg, £5.25, for starters. Try it. The 10oz rib eye steak with whisky sauce and hand cut chips, £21.95, and the catch of the day (halibut and crushed potatoes) for mains are just as good and a gargantuan-sized Cranachan pudding gets the Scottish seal of approval from us two lassies. Mharsanta offers great food, great service and breathes new life into this long-neglected space. 26 Bell St, G1 1LG, Tel: 0141 552 9900, mharsanta.co.uk
ramen | sushi | katsu | bento
Glasgow’s ‘no.1’ for Japanese food 52 Queen Street Glasgow G1 3DS 0141 204 4200 www.ichiban.co.uk
ichibanglasgow * Set menu. Offer not available during public holidays and over the festive period. Terms & conditions apply. See website for details.
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“IT’S A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER. I LOVE THAT THE PEOPLE ARE SO WARM AND FRIENDLY BUT ALWAYS READY TO GIVE YOU A KICK UP THE BUTT WHEN NEEDED TOO”
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Glasgow The creator of lifestyle blog The Everyday Man on why Glasgow has it all
When did you move to Glasgow? I grew up in the west of Scotland and never fancied moving away as I love it here, especially Glasgow. It’s a place like no other. I love that the people are so warm and friendly but always ready to give you a kick up the butt when needed too. It’s also a good size; big enough to have loads going on but small enough to maintain a close-knit vibe.
Best thing about the city? The music scene; I love going to gigs and there is no shortage of them in Glasgow from full scale productions to small open mic nights. If there was one thing you could change about the city, what would it be? Public transport could be improved and services better integrated. A train service right to the airport would be nice too.
Glasgow’s best bits
Sum up Glasgow in three words: Real. Welcoming. Cool.
What does a typical day involve? Generally, I’m either working from home or heading off on a trip somewhere. The nature of this job means that there isn’t really a typical day as I cover such a wide range of topics and events. Where in or around the city do you go for a quick escape? I love anywhere around Loch Lomond. It still amazes me that you can reach such stunning nature within such a short drive from the city. In your opinion where’s the city’s most vibrant area? At the moment, I’d say Finnieston. It has such a great buzz with all the cool new places and there’s still lots of new openings in the pipeline.
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PICK ‘N’ MIX: THE SHOWS YOU NEED TO SEE THIS AUGUST The world’s biggest arts Festival is back, bringing over 50,000 performances to more than 300 venues across the capital. Overwhelming? We hear you. Here, our very own arts correspondent, David Pollock, reveals some of this year’s highlights
Iconic: A Brief History of Drag, Photo by Scott Rylander
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or anyone who wants to follow a pretty safe bet in terms of new, relevant and exciting theatre, they’re well advised to go to pretty much any show at the Traverse Theatre or Summerhall. One of the lead shows at the former, for example, is What Girls Are Made Of (Traverse, 03-26 August), in which acclaimed Scottish theatremaker Cora Bissett remembers the days when she left school and became a pop star, while Nigel Slater’s Toast (Traverse, 07 -26 August) is the Lowry’s adaptation of the celebrity chef’s revealing autobiography. Summerhall’s programme, includes First Snow/ Premiere Neige (until 26 August), a Scots-Canadian production about politics and nationalism, which involves the National Theatre of Scotland, and Gary McNair’s play After the Cuts (01 - 26 August), which imagines a future without the NHS. Edinburgh International Festival’s highlights, meanwhile, include a new version of David Greig and Gordon McIntyre’s Edinburgh-set romantic comedy Midsummer (02 - 26 August), and although the premise sounds like heavy-going, It’s True It’s True It’s True (Underbelly, 02-26 August) tells the story through court transcripts of the rape of 17th century Italian baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi through the singularly brilliant lens of the exceptional Breach Theatre.
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ow as known for his work in musicals as his time on Neighbours and in pop music, expect tales from behind the scenes in Jason Donovan and his Amazing Midlife Crisis (Assembly George Square Gardens, 22 - 26 August). Elsewhere you’ll find song and storytelling in Iconic: A Brief History of Drag (Assembly Checkpoint, 01 - 26 August) and a different take on politics’ most relentless topic in Jonny Woo’s All Star Brexit Cabaret (Assembly George Square Gardens, 02 - 27 August).
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wo returning Scottish comedy heroes are Frankie Boyle with Prometheus Vol.III (Playhouse, 07 10 August), the latest in his planned eight-hour stand-up sequence, and Limmy, whose film of his own Vines will be showing at New Town Theatre, 03 -12 August. Although he’s frequently crossed the line from comedy to theatre of late, Mark Thomas’ Check Up: Our NHS at 70 (Traverse, 04 - 26 August) still takes a stand-up format to discuss an important subject, while Ahir Shah’s Duffer (Laughing Horse at Cabaret Voltaire, 02-26 August) sees the 2017 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee telling a story which begins with his first visit to India as an adult. From the United States, Janeane Garofalo (Gilded Balloon Teviot, 01 - 19 August) is a reliably outspoken and well-known Fringe regular, while former political advisor Ayesha Hazarika (Gilded Balloon Teviot, 02 - 11 August) introduces Girl on Girl, a show which asks who feminism belongs to these days anyway.
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dinburgh International Festival’s Light on the Shore (Leith Theatre, 09 - 25 August) programme is the major music highlight of 2018, pressing the stunning old Leith Theatre into use as a festival venue once more, with headline gigs from Mogwai, Jesus and Mary Chain, Karine Polwart, Django Django, Anna Meredith and many more. Not to be counted out, however, is Summerhall’s excellent Nothing Ever Happens Here (Summerhall, 01 - 26 August) music strand, featuring appearances by And So I Watch You from Afar, Kevin Rowland, Goblin and Russian revolutionaries Pussy Riot, who have their own 10-night residency. For clubbers, meanwhile, Nightvision’s Leith Docks Sound System weekender (Ocean Terminal, 24 and 25 August) features Peggy Gou, Patrick Topping, Midland and many more. For a chance of winning tickets visit ionmagazine.co.uk
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ighly recommended this year is Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop (National Museum of Scotland, until 25 November), an entertaining and comprehensive exhibition which traces the last half century history of internationally famous pop music from this country – and there’s been a lot of it. Elsewhere, Edinburgh Art Festival (various venues, until 26 August) fills the city with a trail of intriguing exhibits and site-specific works, including new musical commissions from Ross Birrell & David Harding which explore what it is to be a refugee. And a visit to the idyllic Jupiter Artland on the outskirts of the city – including a new permanent work by Phyllida Barlow – is essential for any contemporary art lover.
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s ever, Edinburgh International Book Festival is filled with intriguing guests and hugely famous people who you can’t quite believe are appearing in Edinburgh. This year, Chelsea Clinton (19 August) presents her children’s books about inspiring women, and figurehead of the #MeToo movement Rose McGowan (13 August) takes on Hollywood misogyny with her new book Brave. Local poet Michael Pederson (16 August) is also hosting a party in honour of his friend and collaborator, Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit, with guests including Hollie McNish and Withered Hand.
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AUTOBIOGRAPHY Trailblazing choreographer and director Wayne McGregor has an unmistakable visual style that pushes the body to ever greater virtuosity. Autobiography is mesmerising, multi-layered and mysteriously beautiful, and each performance is truly unique, for dancers and audience alike.
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MIDSUMMER Two 30somethings are sitting in a New Town bar waiting for something to turn up. National Theatre of Scotland’s Midsummer is a streetwise romcom that turns a midlife crisis into a dance of freedom, featuring a live band to bring its heart-warming songs and irresistible humour to life.
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Looking for things to watch at the Edinburgh International Festival 2018? Here are some ideas to get you started from the worlds of dance, opera, music and theatre
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BOTHY CULTURE Celtic fusion artist Martyn Bennett’s kaleidoscopically rich 1996 album Bothy Culture is celebrated by The GRIT orchestra, bringing together over 80 of Scotland’s finest classical, traditional and jazz musicians for an evening of true musical alchemy.
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LA CENERENTOLA La Cenerentola dispenses with fairy godmothers and glass slippers, puts its Prince in disguise and transforms the wicked stepmother into a buffoon of a stepfather. Told through some of Rossini’s most sparkling music, this Cinderella story is packed with show-stopping tunes and ingenious optical illusions.
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ST. VINCENT Fearsomely intelligent, critically adored, St. Vincent is one of the most celebrated musicians on the planet. Renowned for her flamboyant stage shows, St. Vincent brings her transgressive pop on a rare visit to Scotland as part of her I Am A Lot Like You! tour.
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VIRGIN MONEY FIREWORKS CONCERT One of the biggest fireworks concerts in the world, nearly a quarter of a million people gather to share in this grand International Festival finale. Join the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Clark Rundell, for a mind-expanding journey into deepest space, with music from Gustav Holst’s visionary The Planets. Book tickets for Princes Street Gardens for the best view in the city.
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WEST END CHARACTER PROJECT See the charm and personality of Edinburgh’s West End in this unique photography exhibition.
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DOWN TO EARTH Nail effortless summer style in neutral tones and relaxed fits. Photography: Anna Isola Crolla, annaisolacrolla.co.uk Stylist: Andreia V Afonso, lnstagram @afonsov.styling Model: Zelda Heloise, modelteam.co.uk Make-up: Vicky Cameron, lnstagram @vickycameronmua Hair stylist: Gary Lees at industryartists.com using Oribe Haircare
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hether it’s for a lunch date in town or for lounging by the pool, pop one of these multi-purpose woven bags on your arm to rock the season’s hottest handbag trend. Here are some of our favourite designer and high street picks to add the finishing touch to your summer look.
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eritage, quality and craftsmanship; Eight Yards knows exactly what men want when they’re looking for a kilt to call their own. The independent kilt outfitters has been supplying kilts to men in Scotland for nearly 30 years under its previous name, The Kilt Hire Co. Now known as Eight Yards – named after the length of fabric traditionally needed to make a quality kilt– the kiltmakers is pushing the limits of a traditional kilt company by offering a contemporary image and approach that men today will love. Marrying heritage and tradition with a modern approach, the in-house design team offers bespoke kilt options in a contemporary, wearable style, creating the perfect piece to carry you through life’s milestones. Stylish, diverse and made in Scotland, the collection of quality timeless kilts you’ll find at Eight Yards is what sets them apart. It’s the details that make the purchase special whether this be the exceptional service in store, the attention to detail when an outfit is packaged, the bespoke lining inside the garments, or the way it makes you feel when you wear it. Owner, Paul Swadzba, says: “We are investing in the highest quality products that are locally sourced, designed and produced in Scotland. Our products are 100% traceable and when you buy an Eight Yards kilt, it will last longer than a lifetime.” Eight Yards offers a unique customer experience and will be the destination kilt store of the future, recommended by friends and passed down through generations. 8yards.couk
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DO YOU DRESS LIKE YOU DECORATE? Do home décor and dress sense relate to each other? Emily Murray, founder of award-winning interiors blog The Pink House, asks four bloggers for their views…
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t a recent colour workshop we were discussing our colour ‘personalities’ when it comes to decorating. As I watched interior designer Sophie Robinson talking about her own love of a multi-colour mash-up while wearing a beautiful rainbow skirt, I thought, ‘you’re describing how you dress, not just how you decorate’. And then I looked down at my own outfit (‘pink as f**k’ fluffy hot pink T-shirt, black skirt, mental trainers) and realised that my ‘winter’ interiors colour personality (love of extreme colours, user of black, enjoyer of controversy) was there for all to see in my wardrobe. I often find some of my best interior inspo comes from the clothes I wear. However, that’s not to say that you can’t be sure of your style and dress entirely differently to how you decorate. There are those whose homes are a riot of colour and pattern, but prefer to slip on a simple Breton stripe. So, in the spirit of research – and a desire to have a nose around some stunning homes and wardrobes – I asked a few of my fashion and interiors favourites whether their décor personality affects how they dress, and vice versa.
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“I’M NOT SO FUSSED ABOUT KEEPING UP WITH THE TRENDS BUT DO LIKE TO REGULARLY UPDATE MY WARDROBE AND HOME IN A PLAYFUL WAY”
“I’m an out-and-out colour lover so I choose clothes that have bright saturated hues and lots of pattern. I’m a maximalist so there’s always plenty of oversized accessories too. I do love a large tassel earring! “When it comes to my decorating style, I also love to be playful with colour and pattern and enjoy mixing and matching. I think it makes a home feel unique and layered. I get a buzz from seeing beautifully designed textiles all jostling against one another. You cannot move on my sofa for cushions. “I totally dress in the style of my home. It’s eclectic, colourful and bright and I don’t take myself or my home decor too seriously so there is always a relaxed
element too. I’m not so fussed about keeping up with the trends but do like to regularly update my wardrobe and home in a playful way. “I think once you have found your style tribe, the way you dress and decorate do cross over. I’m passionate about people creating authentic homes that are a true reflection of them. So, once you have tapped into your own style and found your palette of colours then it makes sense that these cross over into all areas of your life. It’s all about finding what makes you happy.” sophierobinson.co.uk, @sophierobinsoninteriors on Instagram.
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“I’m quite classic in my decorating style so I try to pick colours and styles that won’t necessarily date. We can’t afford to keep decorating so we’ll need to still love this in 20 years’ time. I approach my wardrobe in the same way. “However, I’ve become a lot bolder [in my decorating style] in recent years but I still don’t do brights - I love navy, grey and whites still but have experimented with different ways of using the paints lately. I love mixing it up with dark skirting boards in a light room or doing a more dramatic, totally dark room. “My dress style is classic with a twist; I love jeans but usually with a good tailored coat and a slouchy jumper - bit J Crew preppy but always with a pop of bright colour accessory. I suppose my innate sense of style runs through everything I do.
“MY DRESS STYLE IS CLASSIC WITH A TWIST; I LOVE JEANS WITH A GOOD TAILORED COAT AND A SLOUCHY JUMPER” I’m quite precise in the way I work, too - so this is reflected in my creative decorating and styling side.” “But if I could pick between fashion and furniture it would definitely be furniture. I love that it serves a purpose and you can really fill a space with something perfectly considered. There’s never really a gap in my wardrobe I ‘need’ to fill, so it’s not as satisfying (although can still be fun!).” the-frugality.co.uk @thefrugality on Instagram.
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FOUNDER OF GLASGOW-BASED FASHION AND LIFESTYLE BLOG, HONEY POP KISSES
“I DRESS QUITE ECLECTICALLY AND WOULDN’T SAY I HAD A SPECIFIC LOOK; WHEN I LIKE SOMETHING, I WEAR IT”
Amanda Davies at home
“I dress quite eclectically and wouldn’t say I had a specific look; when I like something, I wear it. Something I do absolutely love is colour, especially at home. This is the first house we have rented that I’ve felt I could really put my stamp on. “The way I dress and the way I decorate are both influenced by similar things. I wear things that inspire me and make me feel good, and the same goes for decorating. I like creating a cosy, welcoming room and surrounding myself with trinkets from travelling, art and loads of plants. I also love finding unusual, stand out pieces, whether it’s something to wear or something to sit on...” honeypopkisses.com @honeypopkisses on Instagram.
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ANTONIA McKENZIE
INTERIOR STYLIST, SET DRESSER AND FASHION BLOGGER
“THERE’S A STRONG PULL TOWARDS A VINTAGE, SECOND HAND THEME IN BOTH MY FASHION AND FURNISHING DECISIONS” “I’d describe my decorating style as timeless over trendy. I definitely take more risks in my dress sense. I like pairing colours that clash: pistachio green necklaces against plain pale pink tees; cobalt trousers and bright orange eyes accompanied by a hot pink lip. I feel I have the freedom to experiment a lot more with fashion and make-up because the stakes aren’t as high and the choices aren’t as permanent. When I come home I want my interior space to be neutral to calm me down. “There’s a strong pull towards a vintage, second hand theme in my fashion and furnishing decisions. In both areas, there’s a deliberate decision to not only celebrate the uniqueness of a piece but also look after the environment by moving away from massproduced over-consumption. Mostly, I think it’s because I prefer the individual charm of a second-hand piece; I imagine who might have owned it before and all the things it must’ve seen. I can become obsessed with finding furniture and will hit up Gumtree or eBay until gone midnight!” antoniamckenzie.co.uk, @antoniamckenzie on Instagram.
Stylist Antonia McKenzie at home, photo: Kelsie Scully
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FEATURES BEAUTY SUMMER HAIR SAVIOUR Sun, salt and chlorine can all wreak havoc on your hair so if you want to keep it looking great, the pros at Cheynes Hairdressing recommend using Wella System Professional Solar. The range includes Hydro Repair Cream, £21.55, which instantly moisturises and helps repair sun-damaged hair and Solar Sun Oil, £17, to nourish and protect it. cheyneshairdressing.com.
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1. Bursting with bright, bold colours, The Lancôme x Proenza Schouler limited edition make-up collection is exclusive to John Lewis from 29 August. 2. A deliciously collectable collab, Jo Malone London’s Queen of Pop by Poppy Delevingne features colourful colognes, stripy candles and scented bubble baths, from £58. Act quickly before we buy the lot. 3. Luxury perfume label Le Labo has just opened its first Scottish boutique outside of London at 46a George Street, EH2 2LE. Check out the ‘lab’ style section where divine fragrances are freshly blended. lelabofragrances.com
BEAUTY EXPERT Featuring make-up artist Bekki Robinson, owner of Cosmetic Ink
The reason I set up shop… My love for eyebrows, faces and symmetry led me into the world of permanent make-up. Cosmetic Ink is a cosmetic tattooing studio for brow enhancements, reconstruction or correction and lips. The most popular service you do… Ombre Brows. Defined yet soft and natural, these create long lasting symmetry and definition without the need for make-up. My beauty essentials are… Weleda Skin Food, an amazing rich moisturiser; Giorgio Armani Illuminating Primer; MAC Ruby Woo matt red lipstick; bareMinerals Warmth All-Over Face bronzing powder and Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade because my brows need defined and self-tattooing would be a struggle. Find Bekki Robinson downstairs studio at Ritz on Dundas Street, Tel: 07772234734, instagram.com/cosmetic.ink/
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BETTER SKIN FROM WITHIN Heard the rumours about beauty coming from within? Skinade explained...
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All hail drinkable technology, one of the most advanced, effective and bio-available anti-ageing skincare products on the market today.
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Surprisingly nice with peach and mangosteen flavours. It will speed up your skincare regime, too, as you only have to drink one Skinade a day for a glowing complexion.
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The pain: you start producing less and less collagen in your early 20s and, by 50, your collagen is down by 50%. The good news: Skinade contains active ingredients that aim to boost your natural production of collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin.
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Beauty is not only skin deep. Skinade offers a comprehensive, results-driven approach to skincare because it is designed to reach the lower layers of the skin and work from the inside out.
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THE FACIAL BAR Nicky Howden finds the ultimate radiance boost
I-ON LOVES… the new Powerplump lip balm by Buxom. It’s a balm, a sheer lip tint and a tingling pout plumper all in one and it’s super-easy to wear, even on its own. Available in four different shades, the colour works with your individual pH to create a sheer tint that amps up your natural lip tone. £15 each at Debenhams Silverburn, cultbeauty.co.uk and feelunique.com As a working mum my time is precious and I don’t have enough hours in the day anymore for lengthy indulgent treatments. I need my beauty supercharged with maximum results in minimal time. Express beauty treatments are very appealing. You can only imagine how delighted I was to hear about the Facial Bar opening in Bruntsfield. Offering express, results driven facials, it’s a collaboration between top London based skin specialist, Dr David Jack, and Soprano Ice Edinburgh. The advanced treatments are exclusively designed and address everything from pigmentation to restoring intense hydration from a reclining chair in the salon. Following a skin consultation, The Signature Facial, £60 for 30 mins, was the best solution for my skin woes. It includes a light cleanse, scrub and bespoke Signature Peel to leave skin refreshed. But, it was in the days following my appointment that I could really see the difference in my fresher, brighter looking skin – now that’s a result. The Facial Bar at Soprano Ice Edinburgh, 109/111 Bruntsfield Pl, EH10 4EQ, Tel: 0131 229 6688, sopranoiceedinburgh.com
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SUMMER HUES Milky pink, gentle aqua, gold and bronze combine to create a palette of dream-like summer hues in the latest Cruise collection from CHANEL. Our favourite Palette Essentielle Été, £52, is a gorgeous 2-in-1 highlighter and cheek colour – perfect to enhance that summer glow. Available at Chanel counters citywide.
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SHARING’S CARING For dinner with friends try these restaurants offering food that’s made to be shared
WHITE HORSE OYSTER & SEAFOOD BAR Nicky Howden goes to seafood heaven
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n over 10 years of writing restaurant reviews I’ve become hard to please. It’s rare for me to find a restaurant that I cannot stop talking about but hats off to you White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar. I think you’ve made me fall in love. From the moody interiors, cool vibe to the menu packed with options including lobster, scallops, crab, steak and oysters, this is relaxed luxury dining at its best. The good thing here is that you can keep it informal and sit at the bar or venture through the back where you’ll find plush velvet upholstery, leather chairs and green marble tables. The restaurant serves the best of Scottish seafood and it’s renowned for its oysters and seafood platters (from £65). They’ve also just launched a Sharing Plates
“GO FOR A DATE NIGHT, GIRLIE NIGHT OR FAMILY DINNER - JUST GO. IT’S GREAT.” menu which is ideal for those of you, like me, who suffer from food envy and want a little of everything. It’s recommended you try two to three plates per person but if our choices were anything to go by then you can opt for slightly less as portions are refreshingly generous. After oysters to start, we managed four dishes but really were full to the gunnels. Recommendation wise, the lobster salad, £12.50, with whipped avocado looks picture perfect and tastes just as good. We also enjoyed the delicious crab and crayfish toast with chili, orange and avocado, £9; three skewers of succulent monkfish satay and toasted nuts, £9; and Glenarm Estate flat iron steak with chimichurri, £12.50, and a side of naughty but nice straw fries with salt and vinegar, £4, just for good measure. After a perfect serve of espresso martini, £8, to finish, and White Horse had made its way onto my list of favourite places to go in town. Dark and atmospheric, go for a date night, girlie night or family dinner - just go. It’s great. 266 Canongate, Royal Mile, EH8 8AA, Tel: 0131 629 5300, whitehorseoysterbar.co.uk.
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THE STOCKBRIDGE RESTAURANT Amy Falconer puts the new lunch menu to the test
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hen I heard The Stockbridge Restaurant was open for a weekend lunch service, I couldn’t wait to check it out. Offering classics from its evening a la carte menu – think duck confit with cassoulet bean stew, and Seared Shetland salmon – brunch favourites and new tapas sized portions, in a more relaxed, bistro setting, it seemed like the perfect way to spend a Saturday. We order an array of dishes to start – crudités and hummus, £3, crispy squid rings with alioli, smoked salmon and scrambled egg on brioche, garlic field mushrooms on toasted brioche and chorizo risotto in tapas size, £3.50 each. The standout dish for me being the smoky, chorizo risotto and my friend’s was the smoked salmon and scrambled egg. For mains, my dining partner orders a Smashin’ eggs omlette with wild mushrooms and chorizo, £7, while I opt for
the duck confit with cassoulet bean stew, £9. While his isn’t anything special in the looks department I’m assured the delicate flavours are bang on the money. My duck was melt in the mouth. The bed of beans with the rich, deep gravy is knock out and utterly heavenly served with the buttery mash. We finish off the meal with sticky toffee pudding in butterscotch sauce, £9, and the cake of the day, lemon drizzle, £4.50. All of that along with their delicious sensational Bloody Marys and The Stockbridge Restaurant is firmly on our weekend brunch list. Even better i-on members’ receive a 20 per cent discount (for membership details visit ionmagazine.co.uk). 54 St Stephen St, EH3 5AL, Tel: 0131 226 6766, thestockbridgerestaurant.co.uk.
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FAZENDA Holly Tracey tries small plates with big flavours
THREE GLASGOW PLACES TO TRY...
Amy Falconer discovers a hidden gem on Great Junction Street
OX AND FINCH Contemporary tapas-style dishes at this Finnieston favourite. Trendy and effortlessly cool, expect everything from coley, chorizo Iberico and grilled chicory, £8, to Thai fishcakes. There’s also good veggie and vegan options too. Tel: 0141 339 8627, oxandfinch.com
ALCHEMILLA Simple, fresh Mediterranean food made for sharing, Alchemilla at 1126 Argyle Street offers relaxed dining and a seasonal menu. Go Monday to Friday, noon4pm, for two plates for £10. Tel: 0141 337 6060, thisisalchemilla.com
MOTHER INDIA’S CAFE This is tapas style dining featuring favourite Indian dishes alongside some chef specialities. Authentic tasting and delicious. It’s also located on Argyle Street and open daily, 12noon until 10pm. Tel: 0141 339 9145, motherindia.co.uk
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aving been first in line at its opening back in February and regularly heard raving about the skewers of sizzling meats upon which it has built its reputation, I was intrigued to see how Fazenda’s Petiscos menu (made up of small plates and dishes) would match up. So it was to George Street that my dining partner and I headed, seated in the sunshine and eagerly awaiting what was to come. Priced between £4- £6, the dishes are designed for sharing and hungry bellies. We kick things off with Churrasco - a taster selection of mixed grill meats straight off the main menu. Mouth-wateringly delicious and served on a miniature BBQ keeping the meats sizzling. We follow up with Moquca De Mexilhao (mussels in a coconut and bisque sauce) and the Bauru sandwich. The mussels are a seriously hearty portion, spiced to perfection and a real standout dish. The sandwich satisfies with layer upon layer of Picanha beef speared with a kitchen knife (yes, really). Presentation alone won over our respective Instagram feeds, the taste test already surpassed on first bite. The Petiscos menu (only available in the bar and outside terrace) is perfect for those who appreciate what Fazenda is all about: big flavours, succulent meats and Brazilian flair, providing a well-pitched alternative for diners looking for a lighter offering. One last word of advice: leave room for the churros. 102 George St, EH2 3DF, Tel: 0131 215 1234, fazenda.co.uk/Edinburgh.
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‘At that price and quality, I can see myself lunching here everyday!’ P L AT E E X P E C T AT I O N S
W H Y L U N C H AT YO U R D E S K W H E N YO U C A N E N J OY I T AT R A B B L E ? Q U I C K O N T I M E , B I G O N F L AV O U R . WORK HARD, LUNCH FAST! ENJOY A MAIN COURSE F O R O N LY £ 6 . 2 5 ORKNEY STEAK BURGER
toasted brioche, smoked cheddar rarebit & fries
S L O W C O O K E D H A M H O C K ‘ B LT ’ on thick cut white bloomer with fries
B AT T E R E D F I S H & C H I P S with fries & salad
FULL HARVEST SUPERFOOD SALAD roast butternut squash, tenderstem brocolli, kale & grilled halloumi salad with goji berries & pumpkin seeds (add chargrilled chicken for £3)
SLOW COOKED MEXICAN BEAN TORTILLA toasted with chipotle mayo, avocado, coriander & fries
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chargrilled chicken, candied bacon, avocado & tomato
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BRASSERIE PRINCE Jo Morris dines like a royal at The Balmoral’s newest addtion
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he Balmoral is more than just a hotelit’s an iconic landmark, representing and dominating the heart of the city. And it now has the brasserie it deserves. Fans of its Michelin-starred restaurant, Number One, may argue that it’s always had the perfect culinary representation of its status. But for a more casual dining experience, the new Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux is a very welcome change from its predecessor, Hadrian’s, in both style and management. The Rocco family, who owns the Balmoral, has joined with another family dynasty, Michel and Alain Roux, and transformed the space into the French-styled brasserie; relaxed, refined with a generous wine list, friendly and knowledgeable waiting staff, and some classic French dishes. The flow from bar to restaurant is seamless and the feeling is of every day decadence and accessible dining. This is a place you’d be happy to book for lunch, dinner and birthdays, particularly if you have a penchant for French classics such as Bouillabaisse, sautéed frogs’ legs Provençal, Coq au vin and steak tartare.
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We were in for a working lunch which was quickly upscaled to a Champagne lunch when we spotted the Balmoral smoked salmon and halibut platter, £25, and Isle of Skye langoustines, £22. Since we were in a sharing kind of mood, these dishes worked really well, as did the Greek salad, £11, and the house fries, £4.50. All fresh, delicious and ideal for a summer’s day. There is a buzz about Brasserie Prince that was missing from its old incarnation. This is a classic brasserie with a classic menu to match, served up with an efficiency you’d expect from the Roux family. As the city continues to see a proliferation of very decent places to eat, Brasserie Prince earns its stripes for restaurants at the top of their game. The Balmoral, 1 Princes St, EH2 2EQ, Tel: 0131 557 5000, brasserieprince@roccofortehotels.com
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“SONGS OFTEN COME TO ME ON A RAINY DAY SO I HAVE ALL MY GUITARS ON A RACK AT HOME JUST IN CASE I HAVE A LIGHTBULB MOMENT!”
WHEN DOES YOUR ALARM GO OFF? It changes every day. It depends how late I’ve been up the night before making music. Sometimes 5.30am, sometimes 11am. The first thing I do is sneeze. Every time. WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY INVOLVE? Get showered, get ready, pack my rucksack (laptop, hard drives, camera etc), make sure the cat has enough food, go. I usually skip breakfast. Terrible, I know. A latte or Yorkshire tea is normally enough; a banana if I’m treating myself. It’s then a morning of emails and prioritising what needs doing. After that it’s thinking about having lunch, followed by lunch… and more coffee. I’ll then write up ideas for a music/lyric video, reply to more emails, record a vlog, hopefully live stream an acoustic performance and chat with management. WHERE DO YOU WRITE MUSIC? I’m based in Leeds so I either write in a studio there (usually Song Mason Studios) with my producer Ben and other musicians, or by myself at home, in my front room. Songs often come to me on a rainy day so I have all my guitars on a rack at home just in case I have a lightbulb moment.
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CAREER HIGHLIGHT? Having two number one singles in South East Asia. It still blows my mind to say that.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF… Hannah Trigwell, YouTube sensation, guitarist, singer and songwriter
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB? Making music and meeting awesome people. WORST PART OF YOUR JOB? The admin.
WHEN YOU FINISH RECORDING MUSIC VIDEOS, WHAT DO YOU DO? Eat - my wife is a great cook, which helps because I love food but don’t enjoy cooking. I’ll then watch something on Netflix and try to distract my mind from thinking about music. WHAT TIME DO YOU GO TO BED? Usually about 11pm. I don’t watch anything in bed because it gets my brain going and if I have anything on my mind it’ll keep me up for hours. IN 10 YEARS TIME… I’d like to still be making music and performing around the world but also helping others make a music career, and maybe be a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race?! Hannah releases her debut album, Red, on 31.08.18. See her perform live at The Old Hairdresser’s, Glasgow, on Sunday 02 September.
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