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Issue 117 September 2015

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Scotland the Braver A decade of change My i-on Scotland Five successful Scots share their views Homemade Ten of the best Scottish bands A Foodie Revolution The dining scene

STYLE

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Start planning your next adventure 52 Block Party

Fashion goes bold and bright 76 In with the Old

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A letter from the directors Once upon a time on a sunny beach in Marbella, two 30 (ish)-year-old magazine professionals dreamt of coming home and launching a stylish, urban magazine in Edinburgh.

Looking beyond the castle and tartan version of the city, they wanted to celebrate the fantastic lifestyle the city had to offer through the eyes of the people living it. i-on Edinburgh magazine was born in September 2005 and launched at the then Santini Restaurant at The Sheraton Hotel to a select few of our new business associates and colleagues.

The response was overwhelmingly positive. 10 years later and we have weathered a few storms, grown some new grey hairs, added a further two titles to our coven, launched a thriving digital platform and become the highest circulated and read magazine in Edinburgh and Scotland.

It’s been an amazing experience. We’ve interviewed some of the best people in Scotland, eaten in some of the finest restaurants, profiled upcoming bands and djs and used some

OUR LATEST COMPETITION WINNERS: i-on Aberdeen July/August issue : EmmaLouise McMenemy won a photoshoot with Flash Photography. i-on Edinburgh August issue: Kirsten Waugh won a dining experience for eight at Hotel du Vin. i-on Glasgow July/August: Suzanne Adams won a luxury culinary break for two at The Balmoral Hotel.

of the best fashion photographers in the business. We have uncovered a host of hidden gems in each city and given away incredible, unique competition prizes to our readers.

So, in this our 10 year birthday issue of i-on Edinburgh magazine it seemed natural to bring together the three biggest cities in Scotland and celebrate the best they have to offer. We hope you get an insight into our neighbours to the east, west and north and enjoy this bumper birthday edition.

Finally we want to give a big heartfelt thank you to you. The i-on reader has been unfailingly loyal, incredibly generous and encouraging at every turn. We wouldn't be here without you and we look forward to sharing the next 10 years of i-on with you.

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SCOTLAND THE BRAVER words ∙ Dean Newton

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country’s narrative and perception is invariably linked to its culture, history, people and landmarks and perhaps no more so than Scotland. But if the last decade has proven anything, it’s that ‘Scottish’ness’ can mean a whole lot more than tartan, haggis, shortbread and the other touristic icons of the traditional national stereotype.

Since the world’s spotlight shone on the G8 summit in

2005, the country has quietly been fostering a confident new climate of change, creativity and rebirth. Perceptions, both internally and externally, have begun to shift from the tired ‘Jimmy Hat’ caricature to that of a truly contemporary, forward-thinking nation. Devolution’s greatest achievement was to begin to proliferate a new national optimism that elected officials wield the authority and legitimacy to affect change and that voting offers a genuine voice rather

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than the passivity of old (evidenced by the 97 per cent voter registration for the referendum). Positive rule and the freedom to invest in arts, culture, landmarks and education has slowly borne fruits, buoying the collective psyche and offering up a transformed vision of what Scotland is and does.

One of the devolved government’s key actions was to centralise and revamp the initiative designed to support

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the arts and creative sector, which generates £3 billion for the economy each year. Creative Scotland, which is partially lottery funded, doles out £100m annually to cultural and arts projects around the country. One example of its many funding success stories is the Fashion Foundry; an “incubator and talent hub” which helped to support the careers of several aspiring fashion designers including that of the ASOS favourite, Rebecca Torres, whose work can now be found on celebs across the globe. The last 10 years have served up a raft of new fashion luminaries with designers such as Christopher Kane, Jonathan Saunders, Holly Fulton and Judy R Clark gracing the pages of Vogue, here and abroad. They form part of a fashion and textiles industry which employs 10,400 people, turns over £950m and offers growing export sales of £350m.

THE SPECTACULAR COLOUR WASHED 13,000 CAPACITY BUILDING RECENTLY BECAME THE WORLD’S SECOND-BUSIEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ARENA ACCORDING TO INDUSTRY RANKINGS

Scotland's top export markets are the US, Netherlands, France and Germany, while fast growing markets include China, Australia, Japan, India, United Arab Emirates and Russia.

It’s been a productive decade for architecture too and it’s tough to imagine a more fitting testament to the nation’s ambitions than Norman Foster’s

Hydro in the SECC precinct in Glasgow.

The spectacular colour washed 13,000 capacity building, modelled on Greek and Roman amphitheatres, recently became the world’s second-busiest live entertainment arena according to industry rankings. It joins a host of iconic new award-winning architectural landmarks and congruous, beneficial spaces such as the Glasgow Riverside Museum (European Museum of the Year), the John Hope Gateway at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, the National Museum of Scotland expansion, Perth Concert Hall, Sir Duncan Rice Library at Aberdeen University, The Kelpies, the forthcoming V&A in Dundee and Aberdeen’s 70,000 sq feet, £250 million Union Square shopping centre that opened in October 2009.

Another new building development, Quartermile in Edinburgh, plays host to not one but two of Scotland’s very

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scotland the braver | 15 own, real life unicorns. No, not the mythical creatures but the nickname given to equally rare tech startups with a $1 billion market value.

FanDuel is a fantasy sports site which operates mostly in the US that was founded in Edinburgh in 2009 and paid out over £360m in prize money last year. Their office neighbour Skyscanner, the brainchild of Gareth Williams, is the number one flight search engine in Europe, used by millions of people every month with offices in Glasgow, Barcelona, Beijing, Budapest, Shenzhen, Singapore and Miami.

According to techbritain.com, Edinburgh’s the third largest tech cluster in the UK, second only to London and Manchester. Largely thanks to Edinburgh University’s world class School of Informatics and startup incubators like Codebase (The largest in the UK) and Techcube which supply office space, networking opportunities and mentoring support. But also large scale success stories such as Skyscanner have had a magnetic effect on the scene, attracting the next generation of new businesses whilst also enthusing investors. Other tech big guns in the city are Amazon who operate one of their major international Development Centres. Video games giant, Rockstar North (who’s last title, Grand Theft Auto V, made £510 million in the first day of release). Lastly, Mashable, which was launched in Banchory by Pete Cashmore. At just 19 years old, the youngster eschewed university to launch one of the world’s most popular news and information blogs from his bedroom. Today the site receives 42 million hits a month.

Innovation isn’t limited to the tech industries though; Scotland is at the forefront of green energy invention and committed to the widespread use of green energy sources. While Scotland has just one per cent of the

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2 0 0 5 -- Royal Bank of Scotland Headquarters (Edinburgh) opens -- G8 Summit

2 0 0 7 -- Edinburgh publisher Canongate publishes little-known American senator, Barack Obama’s, memoir Dreams from My Father -- The SNP wins 47 seats in the Scottish Parliament to Labour’s 46, Alex Salmond makes history after being elected by MSPs as Scotland’s first SNP First Minister

2 0 0 9 -- Union Square (Aberdeen) opens -- Jupiter Artland opens

2 0 1 2 -- Sir Duncan Rice Library (Aberdeen) built -- Andy Murray wins US Open

2 0 1 3 -- Andy Murray wins Wimbledon -- The Kelpies finished -- The SSE Hydro (Glasgow) opens

2 0 1 4 -- Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

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MOST PROBABLY THANKS TO HAVING MORE WORLD CLASS UNIVERSITIES PER HEAD OF POPULATION THAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD

EU population, it harbours 25 per cent of Europe's wind and tidal resources and already generates nearly 50 per cent of our gross electricity consumption from renewables. In the world of scientific exploration, Scotland's research is cited and referenced around the world more often than any other country in comparison to its GDP. Most probably thanks to having more world class universities per head of population than anywhere else in the world.

As easy as it would be to solely attribute this stimulus to political shifts and governmental reform, the truth is that the momentum of the last decade was triggered by a generation brave enough to evolve, embrace change and excite momentum. 10 years after the G8, when the global cameras returned to view the independence referendum, Ryder Cup and Commonwealth Games; they found a country with a vibrancy, confidence and swagger you’d have been hard pushed to find a decade ago. For now, the glass of the dour-faced Scotsman of old seems half full.

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SCOTLAND It’s been tough to pin them down but for this special edition of i-on People, we’ve enlisted the help of some exemplary characters to glean an insight into the daily life and character of a successful Scot. Here, our interviewees, from the worlds of fashion, film, sports and broadcasting tell us about their favourite corners of the country.

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Sam Heughan

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am Heughan is the 35-year-old star of the hit US TV series, Outlander, based on the novel by NY Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon. Born in Balmaclellan and based in Glasgow, Sam trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Performer.

Where did you start life? I’m lucky to have been brought up in rural Scotland on the Kenmure estate, the old castle and forest were my play areas.

What makes Scotland? Scotland has great produce, great coastlines and scenery. It’s God’s own country! The music scene in Glasgow is fantastic, I follow Frightened Rabbit and We Were Promised Jetpacks and love to see them live in one of the many great music venues.

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What’s your favourite tradition? “A wee deoch an doris” is the Gaelic tradition of a dram for the road, a quick one before leaving. Working on this show has led me to understand a few words of Gaelic and the traditions and storytelling behind them.

Where exemplifies Scotland? The Islands are amazing, visitors should see Skye, Mull or Lewis. They’re magical places with an ever changing personality.

FAVOURITE SCOTTISH PLACES TO… Dine: The Three Chimneys on Skye, the journey there is special, passing the Old Man of Storr.

Enjoy a coffee: Tinderbox in Glasgow, great strong coffee.

Lunch with friends: The Finnieston area of Glasgow, there are loads of good bars and restaurants.

Live it up: Porter and Rye for cocktails, Table 11 for seafood then The Ben Nevis for a whisky.

Go for a walk: I regularly walk the Munros around Loch Lomond.

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KAYE ADAMS

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f you don’t know Kaye Adams from presenting her show on BBC Radio Scotland then you’ll certainly have spotted her as a panellist on ITV’s Loose Women. Born in Grangemouth but “happy as a clam living in Glasgow”, Kaye juggles a busy freelance career with family life, keeping fit and long walks with her dog. Following a charity climb of Ben Nevis and being bowled over by the beauty of the landscape, she plans to swap chilled out café weekends with spending more free time exploring Scotland. Kaye is also an ambassador to the Children 1st and Breast Cancer Care charities.

What does a typical day involve? A 6am rise to catch up on all of the news before arriving at the BBC at 7am. I’ll emerge slightly shell shocked at 12 and try to fit in a fitness class but it’s usually a mix of catching up with other work, child juggling and preparing for the next day.

What gives Scotland its edge? There’s a social cohesion to it which I think has a huge impact on its character; there’s no room for airs and graces. We like to prick pomposity… usually with a sledgehammer.

FAVOURITE SCOTTISH PLACES TO… Dine: Cafézique, Glasgow.

Enjoy a coffee: The Kitchen Window or Sonny & Vito’s, Glasgow.

Lunch with friends: The (Ubiquitous) Chip.

Go for a walk: Kelvingrove Park with the dog.

The shop you’ll always find me in: Daniel Footwear; they’re always good for a natter and have a treat for the dog.

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Favourite Scottish person? Billy Connolly, I love that he’s so Scottish and yet so outward looking. He’s a wonderful combination of Scottish traits yet not defined by them.

Which area best reflects your personality? It has to be Grangemouth; a bit tired and grimy in broad daylight but with a pleasant twinkle at night.

Where would you show someone the real Scotland?

The Barras in Glasgow.

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KESTIN HARE

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dinburgh born and based, Kestin creates contemporary menswear which sells all over the world. The former head of design for Nigel Cabourn and Common People has also just been nominated for Scottish Fashion Designer of the Year. Kestin, whose design studio is in The Biscuit Factory in Leith, eschewed London life for a return to Edinburgh with his family.

Why Edinburgh over London? I love Edinburgh as a city, it’s like London without the bad bits. I wanted to be able to afford a nice house and have a great studio space, things I couldn’t afford in London. There are some great things happening in Scotland and I feel we’re creating a great creative community, all helping each other to progress.

If you could choose anywhere to live in Scotland?

Edinburgh always. But we do spend a bit of time in East Lothian. I love the beaches around North Berwick where I grew up.

What’s a usual day for you? I normally ride my bike to the studio for a catch up with my design team, head along the cycle path to see how things are at the St Stephen Street store then up to George Street. A few meetings, catch up on calls and then end the day with a beer at The Last Word.

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Your earliest memory of Scottish life? Holidays in Skye as a kid. Itchy woolly jumpers and kilts made me want to design something else.

Describe the perfect weekend? On a sunny day I’d head down to Seacliff beach with my family then take a long lunch at The Lobster Shack in North Berwick.

FAVOURITE SCOTTISH PLACES TO… Dine: Timberyard, The Kitchin or Aizle, Edinburgh.

Live it up: Monachyle Mohr, The Three Chimneys or Gleneagles.

Go for a walk: Seacliff Beach, East Lothian.

Have a pamper: Archerfield Spa, East Lothian.

Do some shopping: Sam Burns’ salvage yard near Prestonpans, it’s a great place for inspiration.

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EUAN BURTON

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uan Burton MBE is a household name in Scottish judo. Widely respected on and off the mat, he was Scotland’s flag bearer for the Commonwealth Games and embraced the pressure of the nation’s hopes and expectations by winning the Gold medal two weight categories above his normal category - and at the age of 35.

Having retired from competition after the Glasgow games, Euan is now helping other judokas excel through his role as Scotland’s national judo coach.

Photo by Alistair Devine

What’s your first memory of family life? My nana used to drive me down the coast to Eyemouth when I was a kid.

We would always potter around the beach, get a pub lunch and then an ice cream before heading back home.

What’s Scotland’s USP? I think the mixture of history and vibrancy in the cities and the tranquil beauty of much of the rest of the country are a wonderful mix.

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FAVOURITE SCOTTISH PLACES TO…

Dine: The Kitchin, Edinburgh.

Enjoy a coffee: Wellington, Edinburgh.

Lunch with friends: The Roseleaf, Edinburgh.

Go for a walk: Around Arthur’s Seat.

Have a pamper: One Spa at the Sheraton.

Is there anything that would place Scotland more firmly on the map? As an athlete, and someone who had the greatest time at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, perhaps if we held an Olympic Games that would put us on the world sporting map.

Scotland’s best kept secret? It’s not much of a secret but even in the winter the beach at Kiloran Bay on Colonsay is a bit special and definitely off the beaten track.

How would you show a visitor the real Scotland? You see a lot of what the country has to offer by travelling the West Highland Line.

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TARA NOWY

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ara Nowy is far more than a pretty face. Signed to Model Team in Glasgow, Tara also works as part time roadie (her dad is Scottish music royalty, Fish) and is a director at the Scottish Fashion Creative Network, a member led network established to support and promote those working within the fashion sector. Half Scottish and half German, she was born in Leith but spent five years in Berlin before returning to Scotland.

Where do you live? I’m on the road a lot but when I am in the country spend most of my time in Edinburgh. It still beats most of the places I have been.

FAVOURITE SCOTTISH PLACES TO…

Dine: Cafe St Honore, Edinburgh.

Enjoy a coffee: Wellington Coffee on George Street.

Lunch with friends: Yes Sushi or Sushiya, Edinburgh.

Living it up: Joseph Pearce’s on Elm Row or the clubs in Glasgow for a boogie.

Do some shopping: I enjoy a rummage in Armstrongs to see what treasures I can find.

What gives Scotland its edge? The people, nothing beats Scottish banter.

Describe the perfect weekend break? I recently went to Loch Lomond with a friend and just drove around completely in awe of the scenery before getting dinner and staying at a small hotel by the loch with a fire and the most beautiful views.

Scotland’s best kept secret? Our fashion designers.

There is so much talent here that goes unnoticed it would be great to see them be put on the map.

If you could change one thing about Scotland… more opportunity for creatives.

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MARC WARREN

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ccording to the PGA rankings, Marc Warren is Scotland’s number one golfer. The 34-year-old turned professional in 2002 and amidst a career of tour victories he cites winning the 2007 World Cup alongside Colin Montgomerie as his biggest achievement to date.

When the Rutherglen born golfer isn’t on tour, he enjoys the quiet life with his wife and little boy in Newton Mearns.

What’s an average day for you? It depends whether I’m on tour or at home. A day off usually involves some family time then some golf practice. We always try to catch up with friends when I’m home too. A day on tour varies depending where in the world we are.

Where have your most recent tours taken you?

My last three tour events in a row have been in Scotland.

I played the Scottish Open at Gullane, then headed to St Andrews for The Open, followed by the Paul Lawrie Saltire Energy Match Play event in Aberdeen. We’re lucky to have such great courses to hold big tournaments and they’re so well supported by the fans.

What’s your favourite Scottish saying? ‘Haste ye back’, it really sums up the warmth of Scottish people.

How would you spend a free weekend? Gleneagles hotel with the family. It’s an amazing place with first class service, plus I won the Johnnie Walker Championship there so I’ve got some great memories.

What’s the best advice you were ever given? Judge yourself and others for the effort that’s put in rather than focussing solely on the outcome.

FAVOURITE SCOTTISH PLACES TO… Relax: St Andrews, a great place for a family weekend that’s not too far away, and of course it has an amazing golf course.

Dine: Ho Wong, Glasgow.

Lunch with friends: Eglinton Arms, Eaglesham.

Live it up: Gleneagles hotel.

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n anniversary is a great excuse to look back, sure, but the decade between 2005 and 2015 couldn’t have been better chosen to demonstrate just how resurgent the Scottish music scene is at the moment. Of course, for as long as rock ‘n’ roll has existed the country has sent footsoldiers to represent it in the charts, but something different is happening in the 2000s.

Call it a renewed cultural confidence brought on by the attention and discussions around the independence referendum or the use of new technology making it easier for young artists to record music and get it out there, but the diversity and varied successes of new Scottish bands and artists is on a high at the moment.

To celebrate 10 years of i-on, here are our (unscientifically chosen) 10 best bands of the last decade and why we like them so much.

First up, let’s look at the critical successes, and no group stands out here like Edinburgh trio Young Fathers. Formed at the old Bongo Club when they were just teenagers, they’ve graduated from an eager young rap crew into just about the most futuristic band in the British Isles, a scintillating burst of rock, rap, electro, soul and lyrical concerns which touch upon race, poverty and politics without ever sounding like polemic.

Famously, they won the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award for their mini-album Tape Two in 2014 and then completed a memorable double with an unexpected Mercury Prize win for the debut album proper Dead later in the year, following it up within months with White Men Are Black Men Too. Speaking of the Mercury, Scotland’s other major representative of the last decade was the very different King Creosote, aka Fife troubadour, Fence Collective founder and sometime proprietor of the Homegame festivals in

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Young Fathers

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Anstruther, Kenny Anderson. Prolific with his own indie-folk recordings for Domino, he was nominated in 2011 for Diamond Mine, his gorgeous electroacoustic record with Jon Hopkins.

Elsewhere, there are a wealth of other critically acclaimed talents whose sounds are distinctive and compelling.

Personal favourites include Glasgow trio Chvrches, whose combination of confident, elegiac electro-pop beats with Lauren Mayberry’s delicate, heartlifting vocal contributed to the sound of 2013 through essential tracks like The Mother We Share and Gun. The new album Every Open Eye is due imminently.

Similarly critically adored were Django Django, although don’t let the fact they were formed in and are based in London fool you; featuring two Scots in their number, they originally came

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homemade | 37 to know each other while studying at Edinburgh College of Art. Drummer Dave Maclean is the brother of former Beta Band member turned filmmaker (he directed the recent Slow West with Michael Fassbender) John Maclean, and the band have a similarly eccentric outlook, albeit with an added dash of Spaghetti Western-soundtracking style.

Their self-titled debut earned them a 2012 Mercury nomination.

Hudson Mohawke, meanwhile, is an electronic music producer from Glasgow whose influences include hip-hop and rave music. Named Ross Birchard and also now based in London, it’s hard to know what’s more enviable – that his actor father Paul appeared in both Tim Burton’s Batman and Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, or that he’s one of Kanye West’s go-to producers. HudMo’s own releases include the albums Butter in 2009 and this year’s Lantern, and he’s half of the internationally successful trap duo TNGHT. Playing club music of a different but massively more successful kind is Calvin Harris, without doubt Scotland’s most successful musical export of the last 10 years. Originally from Dumfries Hudson Mohawke

Emeli Sandé

and a modest hit with his electroflavoured 2007 album I Created Disco, his breakthrough came with the release of his hugely successful third record 18 Months in 2012, which fully embraced the EDM sound and was a big hit in America. These days his fame can be measured in terms of the number of famous singers he’s linked with romantically as much as his hits, with Taylor Swift being his current squeeze.

Other big successes over the years have included the Aberdeen-raised soul singer Emeli Sandé, whose recent radio silence counteracts her ubiquity in 2012, when she sang at the Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies and saw her debut album

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BEYOND THE CRITICAL HITS AND THE COMMERCIAL SUCCESSES LIE A WEALTH OF OTHER ARTISTS WHO ARE CREATING EXCITING AND INDIVIDUAL WORK IN SCOTLAND RIGHT NOW

Paolo Nutini

Our Version of Events yield a stream of hits including Heaven, Read All About It and Next to Me (the latter her only US hit single to date). A three-time Brit Award winner the first time out, her return is imminent.

Paisley’s Paolo Nutini is the third big name produced around these parts, with the rough round the edges pin-up’s signing to Atlantic Records coming within weeks of his 18th birthday and his subsequent fame giving the impression it’s been grown into in the intervening years. While 2006’s These Streets showed a breezy young pop singer-songwriting

talent, 2009’s Sunny Side Up and especially last year’s Caustic Love have demonstrated a more versatile, classic rocking talent with a gruff croon which makes him sound far older than he is.

Beyond the critical hits and the commercial successes lie a wealth of other artists who are creating exciting and individual work in Scotland right now. We won’t go into detail but we will say that if anyone wants to research the longlists for the SAY Awards in recent years, then you aren’t going to go far wrong with most of the choices on there.

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In the meantime, we’ll put a couple of suggestions for bands you really ought to be listening to right now out there.

One is Glasgow duo Tuff Love, who are signed to the Pictish Trail’s Eiggbased DIY micro-label Lost Map - they create sublime and expansive guitar rock which is heavily influenced by the shoegaze sound of the late ‘80s and are a favourite with BBC 6 Music listeners. The other is Glasgow’s indiepunk outfit White, who are so new as to be unheard of, but with a major label deal and one of the year’s best tracks in the Associates-meets-DFA discopunk groove of Future Pleasures, it’s not likely to stay that way.

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Celebration

DESTINATIONS

Planning a big celebration and looking to spread your wings to create a truly memorable experience? We ask some top travel experts to share their favourite celebration spots around the globe.

VENICE Jimmy Martin, founder and owner, Jimmy Martin Travel If you’re looking for a chance to step back in time and experience opulence, a trip on the Orient Express to Venice ticks all the boxes. Fitting for any occasion, at any time of year, you leave from London and travel overnight in a luxury carriage.

On arrival in Venice check in to the Belmond Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca Island. As one of The Leading Hotels of the World, you’re assured top class service in this 15th century palazzo, making it popular with A-Listers such as Angelina Jolie, Tom Hanks and George Clooney, who chose to spend his last night as a bachelor at the hotel. A visit to the hotel’s Cip’s Club for dinner and drinks is a must with its unrivalled views of the iconic St Mark’s Square.

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COLOMBIA Tom Marchant, co-founder of award-winning travel company, Black Tomato Colombia knows how to put on a great show, and the country’s events calendar is filled with some of the world’s most lively, vibrant and exciting festivals. If you visit in February, head north to Colombia’s Caribbean Coast and join in the party and celebrations of the Carnaval de Barranquilla.

One of the largest carnivals in the world (second only to the Rio Carnival) it’s an important folkloric event that dates back to the 19th century when the streets of Barranquilla come alive with colourful floats, energetic street performances, exotic music and elaborate costumes. Don’t miss the Batalla de las Flores, the carnival’s spectacular parade led by the carnival queen herself. On the accommodation front, the Ecohabs in Tayrona National Park is a luxury getaway amidst the festival.

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Sun, sand, swaying palms, turquoise waters and friendly locals… where better to celebrate than in Barbados?

This diverse island has it all, whether you like to celebrate by partying on the beach until dawn, or soaking up the sun by day and low-key dining by night. The west coast is calmer and the south slightly livelier. From romantic horse riding along pristine velvet sands to the Friday Night Fish Fry with local rum and

music in the fishing village of Oistins, there are memories to be made here. Book a five hour luxury catamaran cruise, with stops for snorkelling over reefs and shipwrecks or enjoy a day at the races at the Barbados Turf Club.

As the birthplace of rum, there’s no shortage of cocktails either, so it’s the perfect place to raise a celebratory glass or three.

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ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA Liz Simpson, editor of boutique accommodation website i-escape.com I spent my 25th birthday at Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and it was a completely magical celebration. We were picked up by motorbikes at 4am and driven to the side of a river to watch the sun rise over this spectacular 12th century Khmer kingdom. Gradually, ancient temples began to reveal themselves, until the whole mystical scene was bathed in a rosy glow; it was utterly stunning. We spent the day visiting magnificent temple ruins, from Ta Prohm,

gripped by banyan roots, to Bayon, where 216 giant faces have been chiselled into the stone. Unforgettable.

Heritage Suites Hotel is the place to stay in town; super romantic with a fabulous pool, impressive spa and sublime rooms. The hotel has its own tour company offering other celebratory experiences, too – perhaps a Champagne cruise on Tonle Sap (Asia’s freshwater lake) or mountain biking into the jungle to picnic amongst secret temples.

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HAWAII Debbie Hogan, Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau

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There’s so much more to Hawaii than simply stunning beaches. Hawaii Island’s Kahua Ranch is an 8,500 acre working cattle ranch located 3,200 feet above sea level, provides spectacular views of the coast and Pacific Ocean. and can host a variety of large celebrations. For a more intimate experience visitors can enjoy a BBQ dinner and witness a spectacular sunset, learn about Hawaii’s Paniolo cowboy culture and enjoy live music and line dancing.

Dining options include The Rim located at Volcano House Hotel. Overlooking the rim of Kilauea caldera, the restaurant showcases spectacular views of billowing Halemaumau Crater. In the evening, diners can view the glow of the lava from the crater as they enjoy creative island cuisine making this a unique dining experience.

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A foodie revolution

THE LAST 10 YEARS HAS SEEN A HUGE CHANGE IN THE WAY WE EAT AND DRINK IN SCOTLAND AND ALL FOR THE BETTER... words ∙ Hilary Sturzaker ∙ photos ∙ Susie Lowe

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onsider yourself extremely lucky if you happen to live in Scotland right now because you’re probably eating some of the best food you’ve ever eaten. There’s more choice, more availability, more investment – 2015 is officially the ‘Year of Food and Drink’ – and above all there is more passion from the producers, the suppliers, and the chefs than ever before.

Not to mention us, you, the eaters.

Rewind to 2005. We were talking about Morgan Spurlock’s McDonald’s documentary Super Size Me, Starbucks’ quest for world domination, the South Beach Diet and Jamie Oliver, voted the Most Inspiring Political Figure for his efforts with school dinners whilst peppering conversations with words like ‘organic’ and ‘provenance’ even though we weren’t quite sure what they meant. We probably didn’t own a coffee machine, if we did it certainly wouldn’t have used pods. We loved watching New Yorkers eat cupcakes in Sex and the City but there wasn’t an equivalent Magnolia Bakery in Edinburgh, Glasgow or anywhere else in Scotland for that matter.

The independent coffee scene in Scotland was far from thriving with just one or two players like Beanscene taking on the big guns. Starbucks and the rest were the places to hang out. We still loved the ‘coffee nation’ movement and we couldn’t get enough of their skinny lattes, bucket sized Americanos and free wifi.

We knew about farmers’ markets, we might even have taken a stroll around one but it was less to shop and more for a meander during the weekend. Craft beer was very much a pursuit of garage enthusiasts whilst vegetable delivery boxes were the chief domain of the ‘green brigade’.

Fast forward to 2015. In Scotland we are lucky enough to have some of the finest produce in the UK readily available within spitting distance (mostly) of our own front doors. Hand dived scallops, small batch beer, more than enough gin to keep you and your granny quiet, top quality beef, cheese, amazing fish, the tastiest strawberries and raspberries, and the whisky.

What’s even more exciting is the fact that food is no longer being produced exclusively by the big boys. We

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Ubiquitous Chip

are fortunate enough to have small scale creators - the makers - who are doing something a little bit different and who want to share it with us.

Visit your local farmers market, your independent traders, farm shops, a street food event or a food festival and you’ll find them all there, selling their wares to local regulars who actually come to buy their cheese and artisan bread for the week rather than just

having a nosey around. The Edinburgh Farmers’ Market has recently celebrated its 15 year anniversary and is thriving to say the least. A few years ago The Telegraph named it as one of the world’s best farmers’ markets.

Not many cities can claim that. Their 15 year celebrations, which included a pop up in St Andrew Square, drew in huge crowds despite it being held during the week.

Scotland’s first restaurant festival and pop up market takes place in Glasgow early September and has been created by ‘Real Food Real Folk’ who promise to serve up the cream of food and drink producers from across the West of Scotland. With names such as Ox & Finch, Ubiquitous Chip and Crabshakk lined up it’s a promise they look sure to keep. Championing some of the unsung heroes of the Glasgow

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Scotland is enjoying the hipster coffee scene as much as anywhere else in the UK and most of us are pretty happy about that. Walk past Brew Lab on South College Street, Edinburgh on any day of the week and you’ll be lucky to find an empty seat. They’re doing something right and we quite happily part with our hard earned cash on single origin filters, espresso and cold brew coffee.

And, it’s fair to say that the dining scene in Scotland is on a serious ‘up’. The media (traditional and social) has played a huge part in our increased awareness of food and drink; tablets and smartphones mean we can post images of our favourite dishes on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or all three and then head to a forum to say whether we loved or loathed it. And on TV, who would’ve guessed that a silver haired baker would have the ladies a-swooning? Paul and Mary’s charming but honest baking reality show has been an unprecedented hit and the nation has dusted off its Kenwood mixers to join in. Weekend mornings are now all about the cookery shows with Saturday Kitchen, GBBO, What to Eat Now whilst the cult of celebrity continues where Keith Floyd started with Hairy Bikers, I Can Cook

SCOTLAND IS ENJOYING THE HIPSTER COFFEE SCENE AS MUCH AS ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE UK AND MOST OF US ARE PRETTY HAPPY ABOUT THAT

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(or perhaps can’t), River Cottage, the lovely Nigella, Rick Stein, Tom Kerridge, Michel Roux, not to mention Masterchef whose reincarnations go on and on. And then, to top it off, we all trot along to see them live at the BBC Good Food Shows. We just can't get enough. We are involved, we have been sucked in and we love it.

We are still eating out a lot but now we have a plethora of choice.

Pizza Express has to fight really hard to get a look in these days. The trends we read about from London and beyond continue to venture north.

Three or four years ago would you have expected to sit at communal

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The Silver Darling

Timberyard

tables when you went out for dinner?

These days it’s pretty normal.

We have seen the arrival of supper clubs, nose to tail, street food vans like Crema Caravan who earned a welldeserved fifth place in the Scottish and the North of England heats of the British Street Food Awards 2015.

Not to forget pop-up dining, Nordic inspired tasting menus, farm to fork, small plates, sharing, foraged food, raw, smoked: if you want it then finally Scotland pretty much has it.

Edinburgh has got Michelin stars well and truly covered but so much more too. Success stories such as Timberyard have set the bar high but the city goes from strength to strength with choices galore. Head to Glasgow and you will enjoy a more urban dining scene akin to East London, perhaps New York too, with unsung heroes such as The Gannet based in Finnieston, the new food quarter in the city. And Aberdeen has long made good use of its position right on the coast, sourcing amazing fish and seafood as showcased at The Silver Darling and Moonfish Café.

Further afield, on the Isle of Skye to be precise, The Three Chimneys is a must visit location for any foodie.

It has won numerous accolades and deservedly so. Hot off the press, a very new addition to the banks of Loch Fyne is Inver, recently gaining a 9/10 from The Guardian. Chef Pam Brunton is delivering food (according to the review) in the ‘new-Nordic’ style that we’re all getting excited about. Dishes include Pigs’ blood bun and crab, Bute lamb with toasted caraway seed and fennel puree, and panna cotta scented with gorse. Fans of Magnus Nilsson’s Fäviken should be very excited. It’s perhaps not quite as difficult to get to but apparently it helps if you’ve got a boat….

In 2005, drinking out was a lot simpler. A gin and tonic was a Gordon’s and Schweppes although

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the renegades were just starting to cotton onto the excitement of a slice of cucumber in your Hendrick’s and tonic. Beer came as pale ale or bottled foreign lager with no hint at the huge range and choice of beers that would eventually hit the bars. Gin bars, whisky bars, vodka bars, craft beer bars - they’re all out there offering their unique and vast choices.

So there you are. 10 years has seen the food and drink landscape change undoubtedly for the better. 2015 is a very good year to be enjoying very good food, and drink. So what about the next 10 years? Look out for technology playing an even bigger role in your dining out experience. Ordering your food and drinks from the table via a tablet will become the norm. Expect to prepay for your non- cancellable dinners, be prepared for cocktail flavoured beers and handing over extraordinary amounts for ready to drink premium hydration water. Seaweed and coconuts will become big players in our daily menus and it’s out with frozen fruit yoghurts - it’s all about the vegetables from here on in.

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In with the old

Interior trends come and go but some designs stand the test of time.

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Eames Lounge Chair Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company in 1956, the Eames chair continues to stand out from the crowd. Made of moulded Rosewood plywood and leather, this luxury item was inspired by the traditional club chair. Charles’ vision was for a chair with “the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.”

The curved timber panels provide a retro feel complemented by the modern buttoned leather detail creating a truly timeless design. The large chair size and matching footstool allows the Eames chair to replace any armchair in a lounge as it provides the same level of comfort and relaxation. There are various copies of this chair available but Herman Miller and Vitra (pictured) remain the only two companies to produce these chairs with the Eames name attached. If you want some classic comfort in your home you can get yours in Tangram and Haus London.

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Juicy Salif Citrus Squeezer The concept behind this nifty design came to Philippe Starck whilst eating squid on holiday. After realising he had no lemon to complete his meal he set to work sketching on a napkin which was later delivered to Alessi.

The iconic Juicy Salif citrus squeezer followed not long after in 1990. The Juicy Salif now ranks among the greats of modern design with a place in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Starck even said himself the controversial squeezer was "not meant to squeeze lemons" but "to start conversations". And that it certainly does. Whether you use for lemons or display it as a sculpture, its striking, iconic design provides a work of art in any home. If you’d like to ‘start conversations’ in your home you can pick up your piece of modern art from TOJO (Glasgow) or www.alessi.com/en.

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Anglepoise Lamp

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You might not be familiar with the name of this desk lamp but you’ll definitely recognise it. Originally designed in 1932 by George Carwardine, a British mechanical engineer who specialised in vehicle suspension systems, it was developed as a result of a mechanism which he recognised had applications in other fields. The difference between Anglepoise lamps and other angled desk lamps is the patent placement of all springs (either three or four) near the base.

They’ve now become part of the furniture within almost any environment and, as well as being seen in the home, are in high demand by professionals such as architects and designers. Due to their simplicity they look great in home studies or as reading lamps in bedrooms. John Lewis supplies a great range, the colours available reflect the retro period of the design yet allows them to sit comfortably alongside the most modern home interiors.

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Liberty Print Oscar Wilde once said, “Liberty is the chosen resort of the artistic shopper.”

And I’d have to agree. Created in 1875

by Arthur Lasenby Liberty, Liberty is now a familiar household name renowned for its striking floral and graphic prints within both the fashion and interiors worlds. The designs are bold, vibrant and timeless, complementing both traditional and modern interiors.

A stunning feature piece in your home, it can be showcased through furniture fabrics, curtains or print cushions, like this design from Amara.com.

The fabrics are also very popular with craft making, Remnant Kings supplies a fantastic Liberty Art Fabrics Lucky Dip Bundle pack, £13.75, which includes five different Liberty prints swatches for you to put your creative juices to work.

Whistling Bird Kettle This is another fantastic creation for Alessi. Designed by Michael Graves in 1985, the whistling bird tea kettle is unlike a typical kettle that signals water is boiling. The wide base of the kettle makes the water boil faster and its clean lines and polished finish allow it to fit comfortably within any kitchen interior, creating a ‘hot’ topic of conversation when it sounds to boil. There are a few colour choices to the handle, a miniature version is also available as a decorative collector’s piece to bring a little bit of joy to your kitchen and both of these can be found at Westgate Galleries or Alessi.

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Barcelona Chair You’ll have no doubt seen this design without realising it’s a classic. Designed by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929 and honoured with the Museum of Modern Art Award in 1977, the Barcelona Chair has been in production for almost 90 years with very few changes distinguishing it from the first version. Its popular design

has been copied over the years, and it can be a common find within office spaces and reception areas, but, it also looks fantastic as a bedroom chair or to spruce up a room corner. Available in six different leather colours to suit your colour palette. Elliptical Interiors can help bring a bit of Barcelona into your home.

Mies Van Der Rohe’s Barcelona 3 style sofa, chair and stool at Voga.com

Ball Clock You could be forgiven for thinking the Ball Clock is a 21st century design, but, it was in fact designed in 1948 by George Nelson who had a vision to bring modern design into common aspects of the home. This re-edition clock is now manufactured and distributed by Vitra using original models and documents from the George Nelson archive. Available in a selection of finishes and colours it’s a great way to brighten up any wall. Kids will love the mixed vibrant coloured option whereas the sleek black and brass will dress a dining room perfectly, TOJO Design, Amazon and John Lewis stock a selection of the colours available.

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Ercol Furniture

Ercol at Houseology.com

Ercol is one of the most recognised names in furniture.

Founded in 1920 by Lucian Ercolani his goal was to make well designed furniture that was made in a good working environment by craftsmen who took pride in their jobs.

These days original Ercol furniture pieces dating back to the ‘50s and ‘60s are highly sought after items mainly found in vintage yards, auctions or second hand furniture stores such as Shapes Furniture or Home at Six in Edinburgh or

Love Salvage in Glasgow. The tables and chairs are easily identified by their angled legs and smooth curved edge profile tops in slick timbers, still popular today as they could be mistaken for a new modern Swedish design piece due to their classic simplicity. Ercol are still designing and manufacturing furniture which can be purchased from Houseology (pictured), John Lewis, Martin & Frost, Stirling Furniture and Moleta Munro.

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Series 7 Chair

Sofa at Furniture Village

Chesterfield Sofa There’s great debate about where the ‘Chesterfield’ name derived from in relation to the iconic furniture we all know. Most historians point the finger at the 4th Earl of Chesterfield, Phillip Stanhope, who had an eye for beautiful furniture. The first chesterfield, however, was created around 1764-1773. Since then the button back sofa has graced almost every interior space you can imagine, from palaces to stately homes, hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs. It’s available in a variety of sizes and in everything from plush velour to luxurious leather and is one of the few pieces of furniture that looks fabulous brand new or beaten and bruised after years of use. Jeffrey interiors has some great designer styles or you can look to places like The Sofa Workshop. Alternatively you can find some great pre-owned ones on Gumtree and in local vintage furniture dealers.

This solid stackable chair was designed

by Arne Jacobsen, the creator of the famous Egg and Swan chairs, back in 1955 and it’s almost like it was his vision for the future. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, manufacturer Fritz Hansen asked Danish artist Tal R to select nine new colours which have revived the design and show the iconic chair in a fresh new light. Made of pressure moulded sliced veneer, front upholstery and full upholstery are now available in both fabrics and leather finishes. The moulded form creates a comfort which is why you’ll see the Series 7 chair in many cafes and restaurants. Team it with a glass dining table in your home and you’ll never have to buy another dining chair again. Now that’s an iconic investment.

Pop into Moleta Munro to try one out.

To find out more from Kate at Four Dots Design visit www.fourdotsdesign.co.uk.

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Decorative pillows are an easy way to add extra comfort and style to your living space. An oversized decorative cushion looks great on a bed or sofa but can also feel right at home on the floor used as extra seating. Plus, think about adding a patterned floor cushion or two to your space.

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With frequent deliveries, there are always new treasures to discover in-store. Our buyers have scoured the globe to offer you a wide selection of branded homeware and unique pieces to help you decorate for your student accommodation. If you love TK Maxx, you’ll adore HomeSense. Pop into HomeSense, Fort Kinnaird (For Kinnaird Retail Park, Newcraighall, EH15 3RD) to start your discovery. Product may vary per store.

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96 ABERDEEN

100 Spotlight On… @Hamish Munro 108 Take Three

European dining destinations 110 Granite Ghost Stories 118 Know Your Area

The insider guide to Inverurie

124 EDINBURGH

129 Music Highlights 141 The Readers’ Choice

The winners of the i-on Food and

Drink Awards 2015 160 Red Alert

The power pout 168 Fashion Flashback

Men’s fashion in the city

175 GLASGOW

176 Turner Prize 2015 180 Celebrating Style

A personal retrospective 188 Dinner at… Côte 192 i-on homes

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CITY FOCUS

ABERDEEN

From places to visit to art to admire and food to devour, we bring you a selection of highlights the city and shire has to offer this month.

ART ATTACK

If that bare wall in the dining room is putting you off your dinner, get yourself down to the Music Hall on 05 and 06 September 2015 for the Aberdeen Art Fair. Now in its fifth year, you’ll find a huge selection of original contemporary and affordable art as well as a free childrens’ arts crèche and live painting demonstrations.

Tickets available on the door for £3 (adults), under 15s go free. Visit aberdeenartfair.co.uk for more info.

IT’S A DATE Days running away from you?

Keep track with this quirky magnetic perpetual calendar by those clever bods at Block Design.

Magnets in contrasting colours can be manually moved around to reflect the date and day of the week through the negative space. £16.50 at Eighty7 Design + Living.

Something to Savor The ever excellent singer/songwriter Jack Savoretti plays The Lemon Tree on 07 October 2015. The voice sounds even better live and with his new album Written in the Scars currently enjoying critical acclaim this will be one hot ticket. £16.50 plus booking fee from aberdeenperformingarts.com.

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CULTURE CLUB

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ALL A FLUTTER Clinique’s new Chubby Lash Fattening Mascara transforms fine and faint lashes into bodacious and bold lashes without weighing them down. Add a hint of colour to bring out your eye colour with the limited edition shades Two Ton Teal, Massive Midnight, Portly Plum and Bodacious Black-Honey. £17.50 at Clinique counters citywide.

NEW IN TOWN

Hankering after a Zizzi pizza or some pasta from Carluccio’s but too cosy on the couch to go out? Let the restaurant come to you with Deliveroo, the quality restaurant takeaway service, now available in Aberdeen.

As well as the aforementioned eateries other options include Oryza Sushi, Handmade Burger Co, Yangtze River and Piccolo Restaurant. Book via the app or at deliveroo.co.uk.

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cottish Ballet’s magical autumn season, Elsa Canasta and Motion of Displacement visits His Majesty’s Theatre on 09 and 10 October 2015 and it’s a real treat to the senses.

Elsa Canasta is a dark, humorous and sexy evocation of the music of the legendary Cole Porter choreographed by the acclaimed Javier de Frutos. A unique figure in the world of dance, the Venezuelan’s résumé includes West End musicals, a Turner Prize nomination, Olivier and Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards, music videos and a full length ballet in collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys.

With a touch of music hall magic, a singer and some perfect partnering, Elsa Canasta is fast, frenetic and the energy between the dancers is electric.

On the same bill is the world premiere of Bryan Arias’ Motion of Displacement. Winner of the sixth Copenhagen International Choreography Competition in 2013, Scottish Ballet is the first company to bring the young American choreographer’s unique blend of dance styles to the UK. This new ballet has been inspired by his own childhood memories of his mother’s journey from her native land in pursuit of love and explores the causes and effects of storytelling. Tickets priced from £17 at www.aberdeenperformingarts.com.

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SPOTLIGHT ON

@hamishmunro

Dear Santa We know it’s a bit early but can we start our Christmas list with this Audemars Piguet Milenary watch?

It’s exclusive to Rox in Union Square and we know £22,400 is a lot but we promise to be really, really, really good for the rest of the year.

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espite an impressive 25 year plus heritage there’s nothing stuffy or sedate about Thistle Street’s @hamishmunro. That’s thanks to the fact this family run boutique is constantly evolving, looking for new inspiration at top European design houses, to ensure customers will find something new and exciting each season. A Mecca for shoe addicts brands (stocking sizes from two to eight), there’s also an impressive range of quality separates along with some quirky, cool jewellery pieces.

Key brands to look out for include Hispanitas, Paul Green and Superga footwear, Part Two, Oui, Ilse Jacobsen and Sandwich womenswear and Hogl, Peter Kaiser and Coccinelle handbags.

Happy shopping.

19 Thistle St, AB10 1UY, Tel: 01224 641388.

RIGHT AT HOME The Scottish Home Show on 25-27 September 2015 at the AECC showcases the latest in home and garden design, gadgets and interiors. The event will also feature Ground Force presenters Tommy Walsh and Charlie Dimmock and 60 Minute Makeover’s Linda Barker (pictured) should your home need the celebrity touch.

On the door tickets £10 (adults), £7.50 (conc.), under 16s go free.

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DID YOU KNOW…

that for one hour on the third Sunday of every month people in over 120 countries all meditate simultaneously for the promotion of world peace? If you fancy giving it a try the Aberdeen Raja Yoga Meditation Centre is holding a free world mediation hour session at 6.30-7.30pm on 20 September 2015. More at brahmakumaris.org.

An Apple a Day The annual Apple Sunday event takes place at Pitmedden Garden in Ellon on 27 September 2015 when the garden’s famous apples and pears will be on sale along with other produce between 11am – 5pm. With music and entertainment from 1.30pm – 4.30pm including Ythan Fiddlers, Bothy Ballads, Aberdeen Gaelic Choir, Ugie and Tarves Folk Club and ranger activities for children, it’s a great family day out. Free admission to NTS members, non-members adults £6.50, family £16.50, conc. £5.

COLOUR ME BEAUTIFUL If you haven’t bought into the de-stressing craze for colouring books for grown-ups, Jessica Palmer’s latest Tangle Wood should convince you to give it a go. The illustrator has created 75 pages of enchanting hand-drawn pictures – each including a ‘hidden jewel’ intricately worked into the design – for you to colour and completely lose yourself in. RRP £8.99.

CHEERS! The Inverurie Beer Festival takes place on 25 and 26 September 2015 at the Thainstone Exchange Centre. Featuring beers, ciders, gins and rum from some great producers nationwide, the festival also boasts a selection of street food vendors and a great live music line up featuring local favourites as well as a few from further afield. Tickets £15 from www.inveruriefestival.com.

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TREND ALERT Shearling David Jason may have hung up Del Boy’s signature sheepskin but the toasty Trotter favourite is hot stuff this autumn with shearlings the standout style of the AW15 menswear shows.

Lovely jubbly.

Pictured: Topman Design

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TRIED AND TESTED

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Aberdeen on film The silver screen beckons for a second year at the Aberdeen Film Festival. From 02-15 October it’s your chance to catch screenings of short films and features from around the globe at various city centre venues.

Budding young filmmakers also get the chance to win the Rising Star Award in the new short film competition. www.aberdeenfilm.com.

ORIENT EXCESS

When Sisley launches a fragrance you know it’s going to be a bit special and the latest scent, Soir d’Orient, is no different. Perfect for autumn, it opens with a splash of luscious Italian lemon before transforming into to a luxurious warm, softly spiced potion. Think throwing a favourite cashmere sweater over the shoulders of a crisp cotton shirt and you’ll get the idea.

Available at John Lewis.

The Academy of Make-up is Scotland’s epicentre for anyone wanting to embark on a professional make-up career and gain an accredited qualification.

Earlier in the year, the academy hosted a pop-up course in Aberdeen for aspiring bridal make-up artists, with a second to follow in late September.

During my own 11 day Pro Make-up course I gained an invaluable and practical understanding of the industry. Brushes, bridal consultations, smoky eyes, vintage make-up, editorial make-up, contouring, recognising eye/face shapes, applying strip/individual lashes, shaping eyebrows, the perfect Monroe style red lip were all mastered.

Expert tutors (with impressive credentials) guide you every step of the way and a Pro after-care programme offers support to students when starting out in their make-up career.

The course is an investment but I’d definitely recommend it to anyone with an interest in makeup artistry.

Aberdeen Bridal Make-Up Course, (£1,100£1,900) 27 September – 22 November 22 (on nine consecutive Sundays), includes the Foundation Course and Intermediate Level Bridal Expert Course, which can be booked together or separately. Visit www.theacademyofmakeup.com for more details.

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TAKE THREE

Summer is but a distant memory but if you’re still pining for authentic tapas, tortellini or tzatziki, here’s our pick of southern European dining destinations guaranteed to deliver sunshine on a plate.

Caf� Andaluz Despite being a relatively recent addition to Union Street, this Spanish themed eatery is already one of the city’s most popular restaurants.

Beautifully decorated in a Moorish style, the tapas selection is superb and while all the tapas stalwarts are there – albondigas, gambas pil pil, etc. – our advice is to try the butifarra negra (black pudding), carrillada de cerdo (pork cheeks) and queso de cabra al horno (baked goats cheese).

Good for… a taste of Spain.

Expect to pay… vegetarian tapas from £3.95, meat options from £4.75, paellas from £21.95.

Anything else? Booking at weekends is recommended.

271 Union St, AB11 6BR, Tel: 01224 581100, www.cafeandaluz.com.

Christos Greek Taverna If you like authentic Greek fare, Christos will be right up your alley – literally. This hideaway is an Aberdeen institution having welcomed diners for over 25 years. Christos himself is usually on hand and readily lives up to his reputation as one of the city’s friendliest hosts. All the Greek classics feature on the menu and the portion size is as impressive as the atmosphere and service.

Good for… friends and family groups looking for a fun night.

Expect to pay… starters from £4.75, mains from £10.25 (we recommend the kleftiko at £16.95).

Anything else? Be prepared to indulge in some traditional dancing after dessert.

14-20 John St, AB25 1BT, Tel: 01224 636320, www.christos-taverna.com.

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Photo by Susie Lowe

Aperitivo Sister restaurant to the much loved Rustico, Aperitivo does excellent cicchetti (Italian tapas if you will) meaning there’s something to suit all palates and appetites but do be warned - these small plates are seriously moreish and you’ll almost certainly be tempted to try ‘just one more’. If you prefer large to little bites, the lamb shank main will be sure to satisfy.

Good for… an after work nibble and tipple session.

Expect to pay… small plates from £3.20, pastas from £8.20, mains from £13.95.

Anything else? Aperitivo hosts fortnightly sommelier sessions priced £28pp for a 90 minute tasting tutorial.

15 Bon Accord St, AB11 6EL, Tel: 01224 232707, www.aperitivoaberdeen.com.

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GRANITE

Ghost Stories

As Halloween beckons we scare ourselves silly exploring Aberdeenshire’s ‘most haunted’ spots. words ∙ Vhairi Walker

Fyvie Castle

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Fyvie Castle, Turriff A royal stronghold until 1390, Fyvie Castle was built in the 13th century by William the Lion (King of the Scots) and handed down to several clan families, Meldrum and Seton among them. The two female ghosts said to frequent this lavish castle are tied to each family.

Having requested that she be buried in the walls of a secret room in the castle’s Meldrum Tower, Lady Meldrum’s remains were discovered several centuries later (in the 1920s) and moved to the cemetery. Sightings of a grey lady ghost occurred from that day forth, her chosen place of rest seemingly disturbed.

The ‘Green Lady’ is thought to be Lilias Drummond, whose husband Sir Alexander Seton grew resentful when she bore five daughter and no male heirs. Taking a shine to her cousin, Grizel Leslie, folklore says a disgruntled Alexander locked his wife away and starved her to death, murdering any accomplice who tried to assist her escape.

When Alexander’s and Grizel’s wedding night arrived, the newlyweds heard odd sighs and scratching outside the window. It would transpire ‘D Lillias Drummond’ had been carved into the stone windowsill – an inscription that can

still be seen today. Some believe the inconsolable ghost of Lilias still wanders the corridors; the fragrant scent of rose petals marking her presence.

And the dark tales don’t end there. The famous Scottish laird and prophet ‘True Thomas’ penned the The Weeping Stones of Fyvie upon his visit to the castle. In this, he told of the three sacred stones used to build elements of the castle and grounds being removed from an ancient burial site. Until returned, he warned no male heir would live to inherit the castle. The stones are said to be wet when their surrounding stones are dry, and dry when the others are wet. True to Thomas’s words, no male heir survived to inherit Fyvie Castle, which is now owned by The National Trust.

Burnett Arms Hotel, Kemnay This unassuming pub in the sleepy village of Kemnay allegedly has a ghost in its residence in the form of former owner, Maggie Duffton, who passed away in 1934. Over the course of the years, both landlords and staff have seen a ghostly figure emerge, sometimes wearing a pink wedding dress and requesting to speak to ‘Norman’.

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Ardoe House Hotel

Local rumours circulated that there were in fact two coffins buried under the bar, one filled with money, the other containing the remains of Maggie. So in an attempt to put the gruesome stories to rest, landlord Malcolm Edwards enlisted the help of stone mason to tear down the two-foot thick granite wall and reveal to the villagers what precisely lay underneath. There were no coffins, nor was anything peculiar unearthed, but the inexplicable sightings of Maggie Duffton continued.

merchant, Alexander Ogston and his family. Today, on the main stairs remains a portrait of Alexander’s wife, Katherine, and it is here where a ghostly woman has appeared on several occasions. While some believe it to be Katherine herself, others think the apparition may be that of the daughter of a former owner. Falling pregnant after being raped, she tragically would go on to take her own life and that of her child.

Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen

Where there are hauntings, there is often legend and the one that follows Norwood Hall Hotel is particularly titillating – and again of Ogston descent. Not one, not two, but three ghosts are said to inhabit this grand country hotel, all having been embroiled in a torrid love triangle, dating back almost 150 years. Previous owner, James Ogston was thought to have bought the property in 1872 (built on the site of 15th century Pitfodels Castle), where he housed his

With its castellated appearance and ample ballroom, Ardoe House Hotel is a popular wedding venue that takes architectural inspiration from the royal residence, Balmoral.

Yet the bride isn’t necessarily the only woman seen to be wearing white in this 19th century grey granite mansion.

Set upon 30 acres of countryside, Ardoe House Hotel dates back to 1878, when it was the private home of soap

Norwood Hall Hotel, Aberdeen

AQUATICS CENTRE 1ST YEAR HIGHLIGHTS Aberdeen Sports Village Aquatics Centre celebrated its 1st Birthday in May 2015!

ASV offers a range of Aquatic Memberships where you can take advantage of our unrivalled Olympic standard aquatic facilities. We also offer family sessions, aqua run sessions and splash and dash sessions for lunchtime corporate swims – memberships can also be combined with a health and fitness option also. Check out our website for more information

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The Aquatics Centre celebrated its 1st Birthday with a family fun day involving a lot of various events and activities to suit everyone.

47 events held in our first year including: Commonwealth Water Polo Championships

Our 50m pool, is one of only two Olympic standard pools in Scotland and the only 50m pool north of Dundee

One of only 10 venues in the UK with diving boards up to 10m

Our submersible boom and floating floors offer flexibility in both pools

£22m invested in the construction of the Aquatics Centre

Our Aquatics Centre was open to the public on 05/05/14 and the Official opening was on 08/07/14 by the Duchess of Rothesay

Aquatics centre Cafe Kovo served over 40,000 hot drinks in the first year

The 25m pool holds 2 million litres and the 50m pool holds 2.5 million litres.

Over 60 jobs created for the local community

Visitors in the 1st year

180 Aquatics “Learn to” Classes running per week

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mistress. James meanwhile resided across the river at the nearby Ardoe House with his wife and family.

As the years progressed, both wife and mistress demanded James to leave the other, but their wishes were never met. The fractious relationship continued after death, with Norwood rumoured to be haunted by all three parties. While James has been spotted in the dining room, his mistress has been seen on the main stairs, and his wife proving the most prominent, in various parts of the house, including the hall, kitchen and dining room.

Maryculter House Hotel, Kirkton of Maryculter This vast 22-bedroom country house is located on the banks of the River Dee and the same site where Knights Templar were trained. Legend says that a Saracen woman from the Holy Land saved and returned an injured knight to Maryculter. Her kindness would ultimately cost her life however, as a ruling preceptor doubted their relationship platonic and sentenced the Templar to death. The conviction prompted the condemned knight to stab himself, with the woman following suit – but not before cursing the preceptor, who was struck and killed by lightning. There’s been

Meldrum House

numerous sightings of the Templar and his female saviour over the years. Most dramatically, a ghostly knight has been spotted riding over Kingcausie Hill.

Meldrum House Hotel, Oldmeldrum Passing through the hands of the Meldrum family in 1450, this part mansion/part castle saw the Seton family take residence, followed by the Urquhart family in 1670.

Today of course it is popular spa/golf hotel and wedding venue, but it also has a ghostly presence in its midst with a white lady ghost appearing to look after young children when left to their own devices.

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ffering the perfect solution for those seeking that first, all-important step onto the property ladder without compromising on space and luxury, Plot 9 at CALA’s popular Balgownie Gate development in Bridge of Don combines superb design with excellent location making it a dream home for those seeking to lay down roots in the area.

Upon entering the three-bedroom Arthur house type, home hunters will appreciate the airy downstairs area comprising large formal lounge, contemporary kitchen/ family area with separate utility room, plus a cloakroom – proving that first homes needn’t compromise on space and those extra little touches.

Upstairs, a galleried landing leads to a spacious master bedroom with en suite shower room and fitted wardrobes, a second bedroom also with fitted wardrobes, a third bedroom or study, plus a family bathroom.

Balgownie Gate is a blossoming community located in the convenient locale of Bridge of Don, with the historic charm of Old Aberdeen lying just across the River Don and the cosmopolitan city centre a few miles away. The A90 and A956 are within easy access for commuting.

This coveted development of three, four and five bedroom properties from CALA’s Signature Collection is a haven for a variety of buyers – from downsizers and growing families to those settling into their first home.

Those keen to get a taste of what life could be like at Balgownie Gate can now view the brand new show home at the development. The impressive Bryce show home perfectly illustrates the developer’s exacting standards and sense of luxury living, allowing visitors to experience the CALA lifestyle that could be waiting for them in their very own brand new home.

Plot 9, The Arthur, is priced £319,000. Balgownie Gate is located off Balgownie Road, Bridge of Don, AB22 8LX. Show home open daily from 11am-5.30pm. For more information, Tel: 01224 737806 or visit www.cala.co.uk.

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Inverurie’s proximity to Aberdeen, solid amenities and attractive rural location has won over self-professed city girl Vhairi Walker, who here gives us the insider guide on the place she now calls home. photos ∙ Susie Lowe

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nown as the ‘heart of Garioch’, Inverurie was founded by David of Huntingdon, Earl of the Garioch and great-great-grandfather of Robert the Bruce. It was at the nearby Hill of Barra in 1308, where the Scottish King himself defeated John Comyn, 3rd Earl of Buchan and Bruce’s fiercest opponent in the civil war that raged alongside the War of Scottish Independence.

The Battle of Barra was followed by another bloody conflict between 1,100 Jacobites and 500 Hanoverian troops in 1745.

Today, you’ll find a cairn on the bank of the River Don marking the site where swords were drawn and blood was shed.

Commemorating two wars waged on foreign soil is Inverurie District War Memorial in the town centre. A tribute to the local servicemen who lost their lives in the first and

second World Wars, the granite sculpture of the lone Gordon Highlander was first unveiled in 1921 – and remains a focal point of the Market Place.

The town’s surrounding area is also home to the Neolithic Easter Aquhorthies Stone Circle, the medieval Kinkell Church, and the 15th century Castle Fraser; each historic statements of their time.

Although a commuting town, farming remains the main source of economy with Thainstone Mart (the biggest livestock market in Scotland) sitting on the perimeter of the town; the neighbouring paper mill having shut up shop six years ago.

The town has several long-standing family-owned businesses; Strachan’s newsagents and Andersons’ furniture

SUPERIOR HOMES SUPERB LOCATIONS COME TO CALA NOW A typical CALA Showhome – Upgrades shown at additional cost

A SELECTION OF 2 - 5 BEDROOM HOMES THROUGHOUT ABERDEEN Available with part exchange* and a contribution towards LBTT† on selected plots.

Only you can decide when the time is right to make the move of a lifetime, into a spacious, enviably located new home. But the best time to come to CALA is always now.

DEVELOPMENTS THROUGHOUT NORTH EAST SCOTLAND.

CALL 01224 947364 CALA.CO.UK ION_MAG_SEPT †Contribution towards Land and Buildings Transaction Tax available. Terms and conditions apply. Please consult a Sales Advisor for further details or visit cala.co.uk/terms. *CALA will obtain 2 independent valuations based on achieving a sale in a 4-6 week period, part exchange considered subject to CALA’s purchasing criteria, terms and conditions. Visit cala.co.uk/terms for full terms and conditions and purchasing criteria. Up to 100% part exchange and other incentives available on selected plots, subject to terms and conditions and not in conjunction with each other or any other offer.

CALA Homes was voted Housebuilder of the Year (more than 150 units) at the Scottish Home Awards 2015.

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store among them that continue to hold esteem in the town. These are interspersed with larger chain stores and retail parks, which have seen Inverurie burgeon. That’s not to say you won’t find pretty boutiques here – Silver Dapple is worth a look for its chic but affordable European fashion while Interiors by Ashley is a homemakers delight. Much of the daily hustle and bustle occurs in the town centre’s Market Place and West High Street.

Where to eat and drink There are numerous restaurants and cafes to grab a bite to eat. For a daytime coffee, head to the Kilted Frog on the High Street or The Doormouse and Teacup, a few steps away on Burnside, for its vintage tableware.

Evening dining extends across the continent with Sabai serving up Thai cuisine and Spice of Life offering Indian.

Fennel has long been established on the local restaurant scene and offers

a more European-based menu, and if you’re partial to steak, The Porterhouse Restaurant at Thainstone Mart should keep you happy. Who knows meat better than a farmer’s market after all?

While a Friday night in Inverurie can be quiet, Saturdays can be comparatively raucous. Much of the action revolves around neighbouring watering holes, The Butchers Arms and Edwards, which opens up a second floor upstairs at the weekend.

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The property market Like many towns in Aberdeenshire, Inverurie is expanding outwards, with new developments cropping up on all edges of the town. So what can we get with a 300k purse?

“A modern four-bed detached house or a large three- bed detached house,” according to Paul Macallan, partner of Peterkins Inverurie office.

Fortunately for homeowners, prices are continuing to rise in spite of Aberdeen’s downturn. “The average sale price over the year to July 2015 is about £245,000 which indicates approximately a nine per cent rise over the previous year.

This is represented by a wide range of property values and types in the town itself and surrounding settlements of Kintore, Kemnay and Oldmeldrum,” Paul explains.

The first-time buyer market is thought to be most active, along with those properties in the lower LLBTT levels. And

the most expensive area? “The town has a mix of property values throughout, with high value modern property amidst the modern developments and traditional granite properties in the older part of the town commanding the high real estate prices.”

Peterkins residential leasing manager, Martin Kingdon, meanwhile, has noticed a surge in the local rental market.

“The letting market in Inverurie and surrounding areas is going from strength to strength with the development of new properties in the area.

“We’ve seen an increase in people choosing the leasing path in the past year or so. Average rents in the area (taking into consideration all property demographics), are around £900-£1,000 per calendar month, and seems to be increasing slightly.”

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From places to visit to art to admire and food to devour, we bring you a selection of highlights the city has to offer this month.

MOVIE MINUTES Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean at this year’s International Ocean Film Festival. Bringing the best ocean-themed short films to the Festival Theatre on Saturday 26 September, each film features incredible characters and stories.

BLING BLING

Make like Alexa Chung and Sienna Miller and start your love affair with Astley Clarke. Three new collections, including the Biography bracelets pictured, are now available at Laing Edinburgh, 29 Frederick St, EH2 2ND, Tel: 0131 225 4513, www.laingthejeweller.com.

Bar spy The guys at Panda & Sons have been seriously busy with the launch of their second venture, Hoot The Redeemer. Weird and wonderful inside, they’re serving up the same level of top notch drinks at the new bar on 7 Hanover Street.

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LIGHT OF OUR LIVES Crafted from solid Italian fine-grained Carrara marble, these Terence Woodgate pendants look great clustered together.

They’re also pretty good for atmospheric lighting too, giving off a subtle diffused glow. £197 at Catalog, 2-4 St Stephen Pl, EH3 5AJ, Tel: 0131 225 2888, www.cataloginteriors.com.

NEW BEGINNINGS Next time you’re on Thistle Street look out for the latest boutique on the block, Biscuit. An eclectic mix of fashion, accessories, gifts and home furnishings, they’ve got lots of brands exclusive to Scotland. biscuitclothing.myshopify.com.

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SPOTLIGHT ON The Nail Yard

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here are some beauty salons that do a little bit of everything. There are others that cleverly know their niche. Case in point, The Nail Yard. A small but fantastically formed nail boutique in Morningside that offers treatments on exactly what its name suggests – nails.

But this isn’t just your average nail salon.

Step inside this little haven and it’s like the beginning of a spa experience. Serene surroundings, luxe fittings and even a welcome vitamin shot on arrival.

The emphasis is on using natural ingredients and the treatment menu and products reflect this – you won’t get extensions or overlays here. What sets the salon apart is that they specialise in Margaret Dabbs manicures, pedicures and award-winning products. A fully trained podiatrist, Margaret set up her series of Foot Clinics and is now famed for the ‘medical pedicure’.

There are lots of quirky touches at The Nail Yard, the colour therapy books just one of them. But of course the proof is in the pudding and after experiencing the signature pedicure, from £46, it’s easy to say this nail boutique will pull in the regulars from near and far.

The Nail Yard, 38 Morningside Rd, EH10 4DA, Tel: 0131 500 0985, www.thenailyard.com.

Don’t let summer be a distant memory, pour yourself a G&T with this limited edition Seaside Gin. A delicious combo of seaweed, scurvy grass, ground ivy and gorse flowers, it’s from the makers of Edinburgh Gin and perfectly sweet yet refreshingly. £35 at the Edinburgh Gin gift shop within Heads & Tales bar on Rutland Street. www.edinburghgindistillery.co.uk.

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Pizza. Step away from your go-to pepperoni and get stuck into the new selection of pizzas at La Favorita. On the menu is La Braceria - delicious pulled pork, free-range chicken, sliced pancetta, smoked mozzarella, mushrooms, sweetcorn and red chillies on a smoky BBQ sauce base - and Tutto Pazzo.

Picture lashings of rich chocolate sauce on the base, creamy mascarpone, a sprinkling of nuts, banana and marshmallow… just don’t go thinking about the calories. www.vittoriagroup.co.uk/lafavorita.

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COMING SOON LIFE, WITH MORE STYLE COME TO CALA A previous CALA Show Apartment

COMING SOON A SELECTION OF SPACIOUS 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

Only you can decide when the time is right to make the move of a lifetime, into a spacious, enviably located new home. But the best time to come to CALA is always now.

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MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS Gemma Haigh gives us the lowdown

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Arguably the biggest name on the agenda at this music festival is Germany’s own Sven Väth, often labelled the godfather of techno. He brings with him his Cocoon club set-up with a few special guests in tow. Doors 12pm – 1am (subject to license). Tickets £45, or £65 for VIP, plus booking fee.

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Fancy exploring the city’s most architecturally and culturally significant buildings? Well you can do it for free on 26 and 27 September 2015 at Edinburgh Doors Open Day. For a full listing of the buildings taking part check out www.doorsopendays.org.uk.

NIGHTVISION PRESENTS JORIS VOORN & ROUTE 94 @ THE LIQUID ROOM Back for its third season, clubbing series Nightvision kick off in true house and techno style with Joris Voorn and Route 94, as well as a very special guest. Doors from 10pm, tickets £12.50 (early bird price).

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BALTHAZAR @ ELECTRIC CIRCUS For fans of indie rock, Belgian band Balthazar is a must-see. They’ll be performing hits from their latest album Rats at Electric Circus. Doors from 7pm, tickets £7.

SUN 20 SEP

SHELTER PRESENTS MIKE SKINNER @ THE BISCUIT FACTORY This new event space has primarily been used for fashion and arts events since its inception but the guys at Shelter are shaking things up and taking it over for a special club event with garage superstar Mike Skinner, former frontman of The Streets. Doors 9.30pm – 2am, tickets £18 plus booking fee.

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STRIKE GOLD

Don’t miss your chance to see the Scottish premiere of Giovanni Corvaja’s The Golden Fleece Bracelet (pictured).

Part of the Modern Masters exhibition at the Scottish Gallery, the Golden Fleece project was almost 10 years in the making and consists of five unique pieces of jewellery. The Scottish Gallery, 16 Dundas St, EH3 6HZ, Tel: 0131 558 1200, www.scottish-gallery.co.uk.

SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND Round up the ladies and make a day of it at Pout. Taking over the Corn Exchange on 26 and 27 September, there’ll be nail bars, brow bars, pop up shops and more at the beauty, fashion and lifestyle event. Tickets from £15 at www.poutevent.com.

INTRODUCING

Buck & Hare

The rise of dapper styling has brought about a wave of emerging designers keen to juxtapose traditional elements with modern styling. One such partisan is Emma MacPherson of Buck & Hare in Glasgow.

The year old company offers customisable unisex garments and accessories to complement the dapper look. All tweeds are real Harris from the Isle of Lewis and pieces are handmade and finished within a 25 mile radius of Glasgow. If that floats your boat, for everything from neckties to waistcoats check out www.buckandhare.com.

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WAKEN UP Need a boost after all those festival late nights? Kiehl’s Daily Reviving Concentrate might be your saving grace. The super lightweight facial oil absorbs into skin instantly helping you look revitalised and energised… even if you don’t feel it. In store this month at Kiehl’s, 54 George St, EH2 2LR, Tel: 0131 220 1731, www.kiehls.co.uk.

DATE NIGHT For some good old belly laughs, catch award-winning comedian Daniel Sloss at The Stand on 30 September. The local lad will be dishing out some great material from his stand-up show Dark.

For tickets visit www.livenation.co.uk/artist/daniel-sloss-tickets.

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If you’re getting hitched and looking for an alternative to the typical gift list set up, The Perfect Present Company showroom in the New Town is an Aladdin’s Cave of inspiration. They create bespoke lists and can include everything from original artwork to pottery and copper pots and pans. www.theperfectpresentcompany.co.uk or Tel: 01738 710 982.

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MAKE MINE A… We asked you to vote for your favourite i-on cocktail and we have a winner.

Introducing the ‘Perfect 10’ from the bartenders at Treacle on Broughton Street. A long, floral and refreshing gin cocktail, it’s delicious and perfectly balanced, but don’t just take our word for it, head along to the bar to try it out for £7. Or make it yourself. Here’s how.

THE INGREDIENTS

37.5ml Pickering’s Gin 12.5ml house batch strawberry syrup 10ml rose liqueur 12.5ml Cocchi Rosa 25ml fresh lemon 2 drops peach bitters soda

THE METHOD Shake all the ingredients (except for the soda) with cubed ice. Single strain into a Sling glass over fresh cubed ice, top with soda and garnish with a lemon twist and fresh strawberry.

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THE LARDER AT WHITMUIR

Edinburgh Larder and Whitmuir Farm are joining forces from the 1st of September when the café on the farm will become the Larder at Whitmuir. Whitmuir offers a spectacular day out for all ages with a farm shop, gallery, garden centre and wood workshop. Enjoy a relaxed walk around the beautiful countryside and taste some delicious organic food.

LARDER AT WHITMUIR West Linton, Edinburgh EH46 7BB | Tel: 01968 661908 EDINBURGH LARDER CAFÉ 15 Blackfriars Street, EH1 1NB | Tel: 0131 556 6922 EDINBURGH LARDER BISTRO 1a Alva Street, EH2 4PH | Tel: 0131 225 4599 www.edinburghlarder.co.uk

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FOOD AND DRINK READER AWARDS 2015

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Panda & Sons, photo by Till Britze Photography

THE READERS’ CHOICE

The awards are closed, the votes have all been counted and we can now reveal the winners of the i-on Food and Drink Reader Awards 2015. So sit back, relax and start planning your next culinary outing as we give you a guide to the tastiest cafes, bistros, restaurants and bars around town, all voted by i-on readers.

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Bon Vivant Stockbridge

Treacle Bar and Kitchen

Roseleaf

best bar LEITH: Roseleaf A quirky little neighbourhood pub in Leith, Roseleaf has been pulling in the punters from near and far since it opened in 2007. Renowned for its Pot-Tails (cocktails in teapots), they have a great selection of real ales, specialist spirits and worldwide wines too. It also does a pretty good food menu available from 10am every day. In keeping with the family run nature of the place, the bar is child friendly and makes a great spot for casual dining or catch ups.

Roseleaf, 23–24 Sandport Pl, EH6 6EW, Tel: 0131 476 5268, www.roseleaf.co.uk.

Second place Nobles, Third place Lioness of Leith.

STOCKBRIDGE AND CANONMILLS: Bon Vivant Stockbridge Tucked off Raeburn Place, Bon Vivant Stockbridge is inviting and atmospheric just like its sister venue on Thistle Street.

Offering great wine and a daily changing menu with a

selection of smaller ‘bites’ to devour, go there for some well-made drinks, fresh, quality food and an intimate ambience. Bon Vivant Stockbridge, 4-6 Dean St, EH4 1LW, Tel: 0131 315 3311, bonvivant-stockbridge.co.uk.

Second place Hamiltons, Third place Hectors.

NEW TOWN AND BROUGHTON STREET: Treacle Bar and Kitchen If cocktails are your bag then this funky haunt will be right up your street. Home to some of the city’s best bartenders, and one of the best breakfasts in town, they offer a great all day food menu and mouth-watering drinks to boot.

A cool spot to hang out, day or night, go midweek for a chilled atmosphere or people watch at the weekend when the crowds come out in force. Treacle Bar and Kitchen, 39-41 Broughton St, EH1 3JU, Tel: 0131 557 0627, www.treacleedinburgh.co.uk.

Second place Spit/Fire, Third place Beer & Skittles.

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best bar CITY CENTRE: Panda & Sons This basement speakeasy inspired bar is full of quirky touches including a bookcase entrance and offers an exceptional drinks list, laidback vibe and decent beats. It’s so popular at weekends that you might want to call ahead to book a table. You won’t see any stag or hen parties here (they’re not allowed) but you will find people of all ages getting stuck into some seriously impressive cocktails like the smoking Birdcage, £8.50 - a testament to the awardwinning bartenders. Panda & Sons, 79 Queen St, EH2 4NF, Tel: 0131 220 0443, www.pandaandsons.com.

Second place 99 Hanover Street, Third place Bon Vivant.

OLD TOWN: Devil’s Advocate It’s the second year running this place has bagged gold in the i-on Food and Drink Awards and we’re not overly surprised. Cool and industrial inside, the bar not only looks the part but has a fantastic selection of whisky, beer, wine, cocktails and spirits. They also offer some tasty food in the restaurant area on the mezzanine level. If the weather plays ball make your way to the outdoor area to enjoy drinks al fresco until 10pm. Devil’s Advocate, 9 Advocates Close, EH1 1ND, Tel: 0131 225 4465, devilsadvocateedinburgh.co.uk Second place 56 North, Third place Under the Stairs.

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The Blackbird

best for outdoor drinking The Blackbird House batch cocktails, craft beers and great food, there’s a lot to love at this Tollcross bar and restaurant. But what we’re particularly loving this month is its stylish outdoor terrace. Great for drinks, food or smirting, they host the occasional BBQ during warmer months and keep the terrace looking tip top all year round. The Blackbird, 37-39 Leven St, EH3 9LH, Tel: 0131 228 2280, theblackbirdedinburgh.co.uk.

Second place The Raeburn, Third place Teuchters Landing.

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The Cambridge Bar

Cambridge Bar Gourmet homemade burgers are the order of the day at this hidden gem on Young Street. The independent joint has a great selection of burgers made using 100 per cent Scottish beef, buffalo and chicken, they also do some delicious monthly specials. Using locally-sourced ingredients whenever they can, Cambridge Bar is great for burgers, beer and sport. The Cambridge Bar, 20 Young St, EH2 4JB, Tel: 0131 226 2120, www.thecambridgebar.co.uk.

Second place Burger Meats Bun, Third place Holyrood 9A.

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Kyloe Restaurant & Grill

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Kyloe Restaurant & Grill Situated within the Rutland Hotel in the West End, this gourmet steak restaurant is aimed at serious steak lovers and uses only the best cuts from pedigree Aberdeen Angus.

Blending good food and wine with a funky interior and views of the castle, it’s open for lunch and dinner and do a fantastic Sunday roast. Kyloe, 1-3 Rutland St, EH1 2AE, Tel: 0131 229 3402, www.kyloerestaurant.com.

Second place Steak, Third place Shebeen.

Cuckoo’s Bakery Freshly made layer cakes, cupcakes, brownies and scones, indulge your sweet tooth at this artisan cupcake bakery and tearoom on Dundas Street. The team at Cuckoo’s Bakery pride themselves on using only the best, locally sourced ingredients and coming up with exciting new recipes… they seem like they’re doing a good job if this award is anything to go by. They also have a brand new bakery in Bruntsfield. Cuckoo’s Bakery, 150 Dundas St, EH3 5DQ, Tel: 0131 556 6224, www.cuckoosbakery.co.uk.

Second place The Sicilian Pastry Shop, Third place Bibi’s Bakery.

best hotel restaurant Hadrian’s Brasserie Offering traditional cuisine with a Scottish twist, this brasserie hits a high note with the Balmoral hotel guests and discerning locals alike. Good for a light lunch or a relaxed dinner with friends, it’s an impressively large space that’s kept welcoming and atmospheric with the help of top notch service (five star, just like the hotel) and luxe surroundings. Go there this September for live jazz every Sunday. Hadrian’s at The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes St, EH2 2EQ, Tel: 0131 557 5000, www.roccofortehotels.com Second place Bistro du Vin at Hotel Du Vin, Third place Galvin Brasserie at Waldorf Astoria.

best for a coffee break Mimi’s Bakehouse This family run bakery and restaurant at The Shore is always bustling. Offering friendly service with a smile, it’s more than yummy mummy central and does some great fresh baked cakes (think lime drizzle cake to classic Victoria sponge), delicious brekkers, savouries, teas and coffees.

Mimi’s Bakehouse, 63 Shore, EH6 6RA, Tel: 0131 555 5908, mimisbakehouse.com.

Second place Artisan Roast, Third place Urban Angel.

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best new bistro/café Salt Café A trendy bistro in the heart of Morningside, don’t pass Salt off as a mere café. While it fits that bill superbly; it’s a whole lot more besides. The vintage industrial style interior ticks all of the on-trend boxes while the menu caters for early risers and night owls offering breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Great for cosy brunches and relaxed suppers. Salt Café, 56 Morningside Rd, EH10 4BZ, Tel: 0131 281 1885.

Second place Serrano Manchego, Third place Contini Canonball.

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best restaurant LEITH: Vittoria Established in 1970, this Edinburgh institution has been delivering great Italian food for over 45 years. A busy, friendly, family restaurant in Leith, it serves up dishes from 10am every day and has an extensive à la carte menu featuring pizzas, pastas, salads, meat and fish dishes.

Vittoria, 113 Brunswick St, EH7 5HR, Tel: 0131 556 6171, www.vittoriagroup.co.uk.

Second place The Ship on the Shore, Third place Fishers on the Shore.

STOCKBRIDGE AND CANONMILLS: Scran & Scallie A rustic gastro pub that gets the ambience, food and setting just right, this Stockbridge star is from the team behind the award-winning Michelin star restaurants The Kitchin and Castle Terrace Restaurant. Using the freshest Scottish ingredients and creative cooking its menu of pub grub classics with a twist never fails to impress. Scran & Scallie, 1 Comely Bank Rd, EH4 1DT, Tel: 0131 332 6281, scranandscallie.com.

Joint second place Rafael’s and Rollo, Third place The Stockbridge Restaurant.

NEW TOWN AND BROUGHTON STREET: L’Escargot Bleu Another familiar face that’s back as an award-winner is L’Escargot Bleu. A charming gem of a restaurant on Broughton Street, it does great French food made with the finest Scottish, seasonal larder from top quality local suppliers. L’Escargot Bleu, 56 Broughton St, EH1 3SA, Tel: 0131 557 1600, www.lescargotbleu.co.uk.

Second place Basement, Third place Olive Branch.

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Fishers in the City

Nonna’s Kitchen

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Ting Thai Caravan

EDINBURGH SOUTH: Nonna’s Kitchen Offering good quality produce served the authentic Italian way, Nonna’s Kitchen is a family run restaurant and Morningside institution. Specialising in fresh fish and seafood, they also serve delicious artisan-made pasta, pizzas, traditional Italian dishes and more.

Delicious. Nonna’s Kitchen, 45 Morningside Rd, EH10 4AZ, Tel: 0131 466 6767, nonnas-kitchen.co.uk.

Second place Montpeliers, Third place Harajuku Kitchen.

CITY CENTRE (LUNCH): Fishers in the City The sister restaurant of the original Fishers in Leith, this central haunt is the smarter and more stylish of the two but the core of the restaurants remain the same; the freshest finest seafood, impressive cooking, great atmosphere and spot on service. No surprises then why it’s your winner for the best city centre restaurant for lunch. Fishers in the City, 58 Thistle St, EH2 1EN, Tel: 0131 225 5109, www.fishersbistros.co.uk.

Second place Monteith’s, Third place Whiski Rooms.

CITY CENTRE (DINNER): Timberyard It took great vision to transform a dilapidated timber warehouse into a space that feels like it was always meant to be a restaurant, but it would all be for nothing if the food couldn’t live up to the setting. Fortunately it does.

Stylish without appearing stylised, Timberyard prides itself on using ingredients from small, local, artisan growers, breeders and producers. A great success story. Timberyard, 10 Lady Lawson St, EH3 9DS, Tel: 0131 221 1222, www.timberyard.co.

Second place Chaophraya, Third place Gardener’s Cottage.

CITY CENTRE (CASUAL DINING): Ting Thai Caravan Mixing an urban interior with funky beats, long wooden communal tables and a buzzing vibe Ting Thai Caravan has garnered a reputation as a hip lunchtime hang out for students but come evening it’s definitely a place to be too – if you can beat the crowds and get a table. Understated and seriously good Thai street food, the menu encourages sharing with its selection of Small Boxes (literally served in a box), rice and noodle dishes. Ting Thai Caravan, 8-9 Teviot Pl, EH1 2QZ, Tel: 0131 225 9801.

Second place Civerino’s, Third place Mother India.

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he world’s gone craft beer mad, it’s everywhere. If you’ve been left behind, it’s about time you whet your whistle in the wonderful world of hops, grain and golden nectar. Beer’s no longer the mainstay of flat cap wearing grumps in social clubs; it’s a buzzing scene of winestyle tasting notes, pairings and sampling flights. Here, we’ve taken a look at some of Scotland’s very finest offerings including some brewed right here in Edinburgh.

If you’re new to IPAs then you could definitely do worse than opening your account with a Citra Burst by Alechemy.

It’s a golden coppery orange IPA with a big off-white head.

On the nose, there’s a juicy orange sweetness with citrusy lemon peel and a herbal hint. Flavour wise you’ll get a hit of the zest with some nutty and malt notes along with a crisp citrus bite on the finish. You’ll find it on tap at The Peartree and it lends itself well to spicy food. Alechemy’s Head brewer, James Davies, has a Masters in chemistry and a PhD in microbiology (studying the genetics of brewery yeast).

Those set in their lager drinking ways should give Schiehallion by Harviestoun a whirl, named after the

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misty mountain near Pitlochry and winner of a multitude of awards including three times gold at the Great British Beer Festival. It’s a golden clear lager with a lasting head.

The aroma offers up some bread and honey scents and the flavour is extra crisp with some notes of fresh-cut grass, lychee and mango with a smoky undercurrent and long dry finish. Schiehallion works well with seafood, light pasta dishes or with your Sunday roast and it’s on draft at Montpeliers.

Bitter Descent is the impressive project by a group of MSc students at the Heriot-Watt University International Centre for

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Brewing and Distilling and their new firm, Natural Selection Brewing. It’s causing a bit of a fuss on the brewing scene and, after a rigorous sampling, it’s easy to see why. It’s a slightly hazy, bright amber pour with aromas of deep peach and toffee malt. The taste is hoppy with some light marmalade and caramel notes and a strong bitter finish, it’d be fantastic with a steak or other rare red meats and it’s available from Growler Beers and the Blackbird bar in Tollcross.

One of the forerunners of the craft brewing craze is the Edinburgh based, Innis & Gunn, whose flagship beer was created by accident. A whisky distiller approached the brewers looking to flavour their casks with the sweet, malty character of beer. The beer-infused wood gave their scotch a fantastic flavour but the real surprise came from an inquisitive distiller having a taste of the normally discarded beer. The infusions had worked in reverse with the beer gaining toffee, vanilla and oak notes from the whisky casks.

It’s now matured for 77 days in Bourbon casks to gain its distinct flavour profile, winner of Grand Gold at the Monde Selection Awards. Innis & Gunn is fairly omnipresent these days but for the best experience head to its Beer Kitchen on Lothian Road where you can enjoy it straight from the maturing casks.

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INTERIORS TREND Coloured Glass Table a little lacking in the looks department? Pretty it up with coloured glass to create an instant centrepiece.

For major impact use a mix of colours, shapes and sizes, as seen here at Oliver Bonas.

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FIRST TIME BUYERS Expert advice from ESPC Knowing where to start with your home buying journey can be mind-boggling!

However the experts at ESPC can guide you every step of the way.

Amy Walker, ESPC’s marketing manager, gives us her top tips to secure your first home.

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Ask the experts There’s no such thing as a silly question!

Pop in and see us at the ESPC showroom on George Street for one of our specialist first time buyers’ events.

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Edinburgh’s new wave

Edinburgh’s New Waverley development is fast becoming the Capital’s most talked about new destination.

Here, Lukas Nakos, MD of Artisan Real Estate Investors the company behind the scheme explains why he thinks it’s going to be so special.

“Put quite simply, nowhere in the world will be like New Waverley.

Lukas Nakos, MD Artisan Real Estate Investors

For a start, this exciting new development lies

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right at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site, in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town.

Linking Waverley Station with the Royal Mile, the huge 7.5 acre site is one of the last missing pieces of the Edinburgh city centre jigsaw - and construction is well and truly underway. With the first phase scheduled for completion in 2016, it will bring the Old Town kicking and screaming back into the heart of the city, providing a brand new destination in which to live, work or visit.

Unique environment Reflecting the unique environment in which it sits, New Waverley represents a fascinating contrast between old and new. At the heart of the development is a £6.5 million public square, surrounded by an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafés, shops and hotels - as well as cutting-edge offices and new homes. Three hotels are already taking shape, including an Adagio Aparthotel and a Hub by Premier Inn.

Victorian arches Yet interlinked within its contemporary footprint are glimpses of its historic past which will form a vital part of its future. This includes a row of historic Victorian arches, set for completion later on this year, which is being transformed into a new arts, retail and leisure quarter, packed with independent traders, restaurants and bars. Interest in the arches has been high from a wide variety of potential occupiers, with the largest ‘flagship’ arch designed over three levels and crowned with a rooftop terrace with sweeping views over Waverley Valley.

So, keep an eye out for New Waverley, the Capital’s most talked about new destination. Most significantly, it is changing people’s view of the Old Town - no longer a historic curiosity, but now a vibrant, living and exciting place to be.”

To find out more about New Waverley please visit: www.newwaverley.com

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PROPERTY WISE

Can I buy before I sell? It’s the question most homeowners need answering first. Richard Loudon of Simpson & Marwick explains how it works.

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he first matter that has to be addressed when meeting with potential selling clients is whether they can offer for their next property before they sell their current one.

The dynamics of the market have changed dramatically since pre-recession. In those days, most buyers would house hunt and make a successful offer on a property before marketing their own property. It has all changed now. I would estimate that now nine out of 10 sellers have to sell before they buy due to market uncertainty and buyers lacking confidence that they’ll get a mortgage offer from a lender.

Previously you would view houses, submit offers and once successful, the sellers were generally confident that you would come up with the money on the entry date. As a result there was no real pressure to conclude missives (exchange contracts) particularly swiftly and missives generally took three to four weeks to conclude. Without the delay that Home Reports now cause, you would then put your property on the market within three or four days and by the time you were expected to conclude missives for your purchase you would have already had numerous parties round your house, probably several Notes of Interest and, in many cases, have already declined offers. At that point you

were entirely confident that your house would sell well and as a result were willing to commit to a contractually binding contract to purchase before you had a similar contract for the sale of your house. Those days are now gone.

Nowadays when acting for a selling client, we ask buyers in depth questions about their ability to fund the purchase.

If they have not yet sold their own property, we ask whether they have a ‘Plan B’ to be able to pay for the property if their own house has not sold. In most cases if they still have to sell and there is no robust Plan B, sellers will not agree to sell to them. The result of this is that if you cannot afford to fund the purchase of a new property without actually obtaining the funds from the sale of your existing property, then sellers will not consider you to be a credible buyer. You should therefore at least have your own property under offer before pursuing another property.

For more information Tel: 0131 525 8600 or visit edinburghprimeproperty.com.

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“The general guide is that the lighter your colouring (skin, hair and eyes) the more orange toned reds look best, and the deeper your colouring the more pink reds look best,” explains Poppy King, founder of Lipstick Queen. “If you are new to red then sheer reds like our semi-sheer Medieval are the easiest and most

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versatile to wear and you can always build up to matte as you get used to wearing red. For maximum impact keep eye make-up simple - just a little eye liner and lots of mascara works best with a red lip. It looks really modern and chic.”

Depending on whether you want a pillar box red, crimson, coral based hue or something in between, there are lots of iconic red lip colours on the market; Chanel’s Rouge Allure lip colour in Pirate, Tom Ford’s Private Blend Lip Color in Cherry Lush and M∙A∙C’s Ruby Woo. So is a bold lip the future?

“Women of today are more confident with their make-up and wearing a bold lip has become one of today's hottest trends,” says M∙A∙C Senior Artist, Cher Webb. Choosing one that enhances your skin tone makes the world of difference.

If you’ve porcelain pale skin a blue-red lipstick like M∙A∙C Red is great. Olive skin tones really suit M∙A∙C Russian Red. That being said M∙A∙C’s cult classic, Ruby Woo, is a winning vixen red shade for anyone's make-up bag.

“The application of a lipstick is really important too. For best results secure and lock your lipstick by adding a primer, try M∙A∙C Prep and Prime Lip for amazing long wear,” says Cher.

“Apply lip pencil all over your lips, then apply your lipstick.

Finish with a second layer of lip pencil on top - the lipstick texture is sandwiched in and will last the duration.”

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ith technological developments in the beauty industry, being hair-free is not only a dream, it’s a reality and within our reach. With more pressure on our time, our wallets and our ever increasing desire to look good, the solution is IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light therapy to give it its proper name. IPL is more popular than ever, a fact attributed to the success of the treatment. “Our clients have increasing time pressures and a lot of people can’t fit in a wax every few weeks,” says Zen director, Fiona Fowley.

“Clients were spending a huge amount on waxing when they could be permanently hair-free for less money in the long run.”

The health benefits of IPL hair removal are also a consideration for people suffering from painful skin conditions as a result of shaving too often. Zen client Lucy Ingles said “I was getting terrible razor rash and in-growing hairs which were itchy and sore. Waxing can be painful so I opted for IPL. I’ve never had to shave my legs again and it’s really liberating.”

So what’s involved and more importantly, does it hurt?

According to Zen Senior Beauty Therapist Katie Fraser, IPL is suitable for most people and virtually pain free. “We ask clients to do a simple skin patch test and consultation to check IPL is suitable for their skin type.” One thing’s for sure, imagining a life without razors is heaven.

IPL is available at Zen Lifestyle with discounts starting at 30 per cent on courses throughout September 2015.

Zen Lifestyle has three award-winning clinics in central Edinburgh: Teviot Pl, Tel: 0131 226 6777, Bruntsfield, Tel: 0131 477 3535 and Hanover St, Tel: 0131 225 7009, zen-lifestyle.com.

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hen someone says “10 years ago”, does anyone else still think of ’95? Anyone? No? While I try to wrap my head around 2005 being a full decade ago let’s cast our minds back to the winners and losers across 10 years of men’s fashion in Edinburgh and let’s hope nostalgia doesn’t stir up too many bad memories - I’m looking at you Von Dutch caps.

The early 2000s or noughties or aughts or whatever you called them were largely dominated by garage rock revivalist groups such as The Strokes and The Libertines. Thus, as i-on was launching in ’05, a large swathe of Edinburgh was (and still are) squeaking around in painted-on skinny jeans, western shirts, vintage band T-shirts and wincklepickers. Over in the

mainstream; G-Star was cleaning up on the denim front thanks to Apple’s new designer, Marc Newson while Livestrong bands were on every wrist in the city, remember them?

The turn of the century offered a fairly seismic shift for menswear as Euan Boyek, regional head of menswear at Harvey Nichols explains. “Celebrities like David Beckham really helped make

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THE BIGGEST LOOK OF THE PAST TEN YEARS THOUGH WOULD SEND RAZOR BLADE PROFITS INTO A DOWNWARD SPIRAL AS FACIAL HAIR FEVER TOOK HOLD

following trends and pushing fashion boundaries acceptable to the average guy”. True enough, Golden Balls’ fauxhawks, deep scoop T-shirts, beanies and drop crotch jeans helped pave the way for AllSaints’ booming success which finally reached Princes Street in 2007. That same year Goodstead opened its sneakerphile nirvana on Bread Street, the compact boutique was a breath of fresh air for Edinburgh; offering avant-garde indie labels and top tier sports garbs. It wasn’t all good news though; Cruise, the city’s go-to for high end directional designer entered administration. The firm’s future was quickly secured by Sir Tom Hunter (followed by Sports Direct in 2012) but not without a slight scaling back of retail operations. The later closure of their George Street

casualwear store marked the sad end of an era - the vacant site would later be occupied by preppy American brand Abercrombie & Fitch.

While the turn of the decade was dominated by skulls and skinny ties, the biggest trend was yet to break. Alexander McQueen’s 2010 collection had every designer under the sun incorporating craniums into their work while the sharper dressed went all Don Draper as tailoring felt the US aftershocks of the Mad Men Effect. The biggest look of the past 10 years though would send razor blade profits into a downward spiral as facial hair fever took hold.

The vintage dapper gent fad, influenced by the Americana revival, infiltrated menswear and lifestyle in an all-

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encompassing way, helping that most cringe worthy of words ‘hipster’ into common marketing vernacular. Tweed, beards, lumberjack shirts, bow ties and smart ‘50s work wear was the new street uniform and the sweet scent of ‘50s barber shop pomade could be whiffed from Portobello to Pollock Halls. The perfect time then for the hipster mecca Urban Outfitters to set up shop in the old Virgin premises on Princes Street.

The end of the recession brought a slew of new players such as Common People, Liam Gallagher’s

one-stop-mod-shop, Pretty Green, emporium of all things blokey, The Brotique and champions of quality and craftsmanship, Dick’s, with the opening of the Stockbridge boutique in 2012 filling a gap in the market for a shop specialising in classic, well-made clothes. Edinburgh institution, Xile, refocused their business with a new flagship store on Frederick Street after closing their Princes Mall Directional and most recently, Kestin Hare, the head designer for Nigel Cabourn, launched his eponymous label’s shops in Stockbridge and George Street.

So we’re nearly up to date and beard/tweed mania has had its day and the new kid on the block is the Japanese-inspired ‘Sports Luxe’ trend.

Minimal, sleek, tailored urban wear in monochrome sports materials combined with couture sneakers, it’s a look that dominated the catwalks.

Whether you’re a follower of trends or not Edinburgh’s independent fashion scene is flourishing I’ll leave you with the wise words of Andrew Dick of Dick’s in Stockbridge, “real style doesn’t care about trends and fashion”.

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From places to visit to art to admire and food to devour, we bring you a selection of highlights the city has to offer this month.

HAPPY CAMPER

The new range from Spanish footwear brand Camper is on our current lust list - and not just for the ladies.

Featuring Camper’s distinctive soles and tooled ‘fish scale’ leather, these Enduro hi-tops, £175, are autumn’s ultimate urban sports shoes. Camper, 160 Buchanan St, G1 2LL, Tel: 0141 332 7514, www.camper.com.

Lip service Get your kisser in pristine condition with these new Smile Lip Balms from Le Couvent Des Minimes, £5. Enriched with softening Shea butter, Apricot Seed Oil and Marshmallow extract, they taste amazing too. Available at larger Boots stores.

MIXED UP Pop sensations Little Mix bring their Get Weird Tour to the SSE Hydro on Saturday 19 March 2016. This is their only Scottish date and with the girls riding high on the success of their No. 1 global smash Black Magic, best get those tickets in quick. Tickets £28.40 - £39.75 from www.thessehydro.com or Tel: 0844 395 4000.

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RING THE CHANGES These Niessing Tricolour rings combine colours and materials in entirely new ways. They’re a real talking point and we reckon they’d make seriously unique wedding rings. Available in platinum and a number of coloured gold options, priced £1,695 each from Orro, 12 Wilson St, G1 1SS, Tel: 0141 552 7888, www.orro.co.uk.

WISH LIST With the charity ball season about to start in earnest, Wish should be on the radar for those looking to dress to impress. Brands include Pia Michi, Terani, Scala, Kevan Jon and Forever Unique so you’ll be like a kid in a candy store if you’re after a full length, glamorous gown or prom dress – many styles exclusive to the boutique.

There’s a sassy selection of cocktail options too but don’t just take our word for it, view and buy online at www.frockstorock.com or visit the boutique at 266 Clyde St, G1 4JH, Tel: 0141 226 2426.

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TURNER PRIZE 2015 Scotland welcomes The Turner Prize for the first time and Glasgow’s Tramway has the hosting honours. Europe’s most prestigious contemporary art award, and the biggest award in British art with £25,000 going to the winner and £5,000 to the other three nominees, the Turner Prize is awarded to a British artist/collective under the age of 50 for an outstanding exhibition or other presentation of their work in the preceding year.

It’s fitting that Glasgow should be the first Scottish city to host the event as the iconic Glasgow School of Art has produced five Turner Prize winners, and an impressive 30 per cent of nominees since 2006. The city is again represented in this year’s shortlist with Canadian Janice Kerbel nominated for her operatic work Doug, which was commissioned by The Common Guild Glasgow and

FLOWER POWER How cute are these Melissa Flower Queen + Alexandre Herchcovitch pumps? We couldn’t help but smile when we spotted them in Cruise and we stayed smiling when we saw the £68 price tag. Cruise, 180 Ingram St, G1 1DN, Tel: 0141 572 3200, www.cruisefashion.com.

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performed at the Mitchell Library. The other names making the shortlist are Bonnie Camplin, Nicole Wermers and Assemble, an 18 strong collective whose earlier work can be seen at Baltic Street Adventure Playground in Dalmarnock.

In addition to the exhibition, there will be an extensive programme of workshops, talks, tours and activities for all ages to get involved and be inspired by the creativity on show.

The Turner Prize 01 October 2015 – 17 January 2016, Tramway, 25 Albert Dr, G41 2PE, Tel: 0845 330 3501.

The wait for Jack Reacher fans is almost over as superstar author Lee Child releases his latest instalment featuring his coffee loving hero on 08 September 2015. Make Me is the twentieth in the series and sees Reacher in a town called Mother’s Rest where he’ll confront his worst nightmare. Pre-order now at amazon.co.uk.

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GAME ON Thomas Pink launches a special 48 piece ‘Rugby Edit’ on 21 September.

Comprising luxe cashmere and cotton rugby jerseys, polos, rugby stripe socks and rugger inspired accessories – including cufflinks, pocket squares and ties – the range comes in a red, white and blue colour palette with prices £16£225. Thomas Pink, 1 Royal Bank Pl, G1 3AA, Tel: 0141 248 9661.

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Style CELEBRATING

IT’S NOT JUST I-ON TURNING 10 THIS YEAR. THE SCOTTISH STYLE AWARDS, SCOTLAND’S FOREMOST CELEBRATION OF CREATIVE ENDEAVOUR, ALSO MOVES INTO DOUBLE DIGITS. HERE, AWARDS’ FOUNDER MARY MCGOWNE OFFERS HER PERSONAL RETROSPECTIVE ON A DECADE OF STYLE.

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Bernat Klein fashion tribute

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Edith Bowman and Jonathan Saunders

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he idea for the Scottish Style Awards came to me when I was a buyer and PR for designer chain Cruise. I spent over a decade working across the world’s style capitals and met so many talented Scots operating in elevated positions of creative authority. It struck me as unusual how they were unknowns in their home country yet successful internationally. The aspiration for the first SSA was to create a showcase celebrating the achievements of these people, as well as shining a spotlight on the unprecedented swell of breakthrough talent that was emerging in 2005.

The first Scottish Style Awards took place on 30 September 2005 and noone, including me, really knew what to expect. It was staged in Tramway which, as Europe’s largest mixeduse arts space, provided the perfect edgy backdrop. Glasgow has so many standout buildings we are fortunate to have used for the SSA across the last 10 years. Kelvingrove Art Gallery

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& Museum feels like its natural home now and it really has the wow factor.

The Old Fruitmarket, which also hosted the awards, is steeped in history too.

The Scottish Style Awards was only possible through the support of our very first two partners, both of whom continue to be with us a decade later; Moët & Chandon and Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, the latter of whom under the leadership of Scott Taylor was launching a new brand for the city in 2005 called Glasgow: Scotland with Style. The timing was perfect.

As long as the Scottish Style Awards exist, Glasgow will be the host city.

That said, the nominees and winners are very much pan Scotland and international. This inclusive approach

Sophie Kennedy Clark and Nick Grimshaw

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Christopher Kane

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is one of the keys to its success and longevity. The SSA also enjoys huge respect and that for me is incredibly important.

I have countless standout memories of the decade and numerous new relationships have been borne for so many people as a result of meeting at the SSA. Being able to honour Shirley Manson, who flew in from LA to accept Most Stylish Female in 2008 was special. Having the support of judges such as Douglas Gordon, Tracey Emin, Rankin, Roisin Murphy, Peter Saville, Elle Macpherson, Sam McKnight and Dylan Jones. Recognising a new Breakthrough Star in 2011 called Emeli Sandé, who delivered a now legendary live performance in Kelvingrove and whose debut album shot straight to number one the next day. Honouring Alister Mackie, the world’s most influential creative director and stylist. And Timorous Beasties, Graven Images, DF Concerts, Dame Vivienne Westwood, Andrew Fairlie, Gillian Berrie… as I said, so many memories.

Music has always been an integral element of the awards and we get as excited about artists such as The Phantom Band and Mother and the Addicts as we do globally-

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recognised icons. Many of our hosts too are music-related; Edith Bowman, Lauren Laverne, Nick Grimshaw, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Mike Keat of The Cuban Brothers.

Fashion is another important part of the Scottish Style Awards and we are immensely proud to have awarded Jonathan Saunders and Christopher Kane with the Designer of the Year accolade, the very first award either had been given by any institution. Indeed, to this day, the one and only time Christopher’s full

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Richard Jobson and Douglas Gordon

Emeli Sandé Tribute to Johnstons of Elgin

collection has been presented in Scotland was at the SSA in 2006 at Kelvingrove.

He and his sister, Tammy, personally managed the show backstage.

I am often asked how do you define style. Which of course is impossible to do.

Style is indefinable. But you generally know when someone or something is ‘stylish’.

It’s being in possession of a certain je ne se quoi. With that in mind, we consciously showcase ‘style’ in its broadest sense with accolades for the nation’s most exciting rising stars alongside the most stylish bars, restaurants, hotels and retailers as well as the headline tastemakers. This has been the inclusive approach of the Scottish Style Awards across the last 10 years.

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The Scottish Style Awards 2015 take place at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum on Saturday 24 October 2015. www.scottishstyleawards.co.uk.

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DINNER @ CÔTE words · Susie Cormack Bruce

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am a dedicated Francophile. I love French style, cinema, wines, and seriously stinky French cheeses - despite my husband threatening divorce with each round of Epoisses I bring home…

The only thing that rivals my passion for all things French – hubby excluded – is this fair city of ours. So it’s been to my eternal frustration that two of my favourite things don’t seem to get on terribly well, on the culinary front at least.

That’s not saying that Glasgow chefs can’t cook à la française. They can and some brilliantly so but while I appreciate the French fine dining experience, I rarely crave it. Call me a peasant, but I’d have a hearty cassoulet over a quenelle of foie gras any day of the semaine. So on discovering French brasserie chain Côte had finally ventured north, off I trotted, husband in tow, to the West Nile Street eatery.

Traditional striped awnings festoon the exterior and on entering we were welcomed by greeters (in the French, not Glaswegian sense) who showed us to our table. The room was elegant but relaxed with a selection of standalone tables and banquettes, all looking generous in size.

We enjoyed Côte’s signature cocktail, a Kir Royale, £4.25, as we surveyed the menu with my hubby impressed with the choice and the fact you don’t need a mastery of French to decipher the menu.

One aspect of French culture my husband is remarkably fluent in is wine and for this occasion he selected the Pierre Sourdais’ Chinon, £23.95, which proved to be a cracker of a cabernet franc.

On the food front all the classics feature from steak and moules frites to savoury crepes and salad nicoise, so to start

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I HAPPILY FINISHED OFF THE LAST OF OUR EXCELLENT WINE WHILE MY HUSBAND FULLY IMMERSED HIMSELF IN THE GALLIC EXPERIENCE BY ORDERING AN ARMAGNAC AND WAXED LYRICAL ON THE HISTORY OF THE AULD ALLIANCE

I went for the steak tartare, £6.95, while my nearest and dearest chose the charcuterie board, £6.75.

Both appeared promptly and were well presented and proportioned allowing us to sample the other’s dish.

My tartare was excellent with a subtle splash of cognac and my husband’s meat feast didn’t disappoint either, especially the duck rillettes.

My main of pan roasted bacon wrapped haddock, £12.50, was tasty and the pea puree surprisingly moreish but I developed serious food envy after a bite of my hubby’s chargrilled corn-fed Breton chicken, £10.50.

I wasn’t sure about his choice of a wild mushroom side sauce, £2.25, but on tasting the bird with the rich, pungent, creamy sauce, I had to admit the boy did good.

Without a doubt, the best chicken we’ve had in the city.

Too full to succumb to dessert – even Cote’s speciality crème caramel, £4.95, which was winking provocatively at us from another table – I happily finished off the last of our excellent wine while my husband fully immersed himself in the Gallic experience by ordering an Armagnac, £3.75, and waxed lyrical on the history of the Auld Alliance – which on this showing will surely go from strength to strength.

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A guide to Glasgow’s eating and dining scene BOOLY MARDYS

ICHIBAN Since opening in 1998, Ichiban has established itself as a favourite for simple and nutritious Japanese cuisine in Glasgow. Serving noodles, rice, bento boxes, teriyaki, tempura and kushiyaki, there’s something on the menu for everyone. 50 Queen St, G1 3DS. www.ichiban.co.uk.

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THE HIDDEN LANE Off the beaten track and utterly charming, The Hidden Lane Tearoom creates delicious baked goods and other tasty treats from scratch.

Specialising in Afternoon Tea, with vegan and gluten free options available, you can choose from over 30 varieties of tea. 1103 Argyle St, G3 8ND, Tel: 0141 237 4391, www.thehiddenlanetearoom.com.

A West End institution renowned for its ground coffee, crafted cocktails, comforting cooking and a boutique wine list of over 50 wines from across the globe. Relax in the sun on the terrace while enjoying the best Bloody Mary in the universe. 28 Vinicombe St, G12 8BE, Tel: 0141 560 8004, www.boolymardys.com.

ISLENA

Subtly Spanish dining in the heart of Merchant City, Islena is bright and breezy with an emphasis on fresh, locally sourced produce. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a distinct Spanish flavour, Islena is proudly independently owned. 51 Bell St, G1 1NX, Tel: 0141 552 3530, www.islenaglasgow.co.uk.

THE GLASSHOUSE RESTAURANT Set against the stunning backdrop of Rowallan Castle and just 25 minutes from Glasgow, The Glasshouse Restaurant uses the freshest local produce to create innovative dishes to enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Expect great service and a changing menu of classics. Rowallan Castle, Kilmarnock, KA3 2LP, www.rowallancastle.com.

A partnership between Jamie Oliver and his Italian mentor, chef Gennaro Contaldo, Jamie’s Italian has something for everyone this Christmas. The specially designed menus are all about serving up festive, Italian food made using the best possible ingredients to make your Christmas party one to remember. 7 George Sq, G2 IDY, Tel: 0141 404 2690, www.jamieoliver. com/italian/restaurants/glasgow.

LYCHEE ORIENTAL RESTAURANT Offering the best in Oriental cuisine, cocktails and wine, Lychee is the ideal venue for an important lunch meeting, tranquil afternoon tea or fun-filled dinner party. 59 Mitchell St, G1 3LN, Tel: 0141 248 2240, www.lycheeoriental.co.uk.

WUDON NOODLE & SUSHI BAR

Wudon’s contemporary Glasgow noodle & sushi bar and restaurant serves a fusion menu of Eastern flavours; Japanese, Chinese and Thai.

Combining fresh ingredients with authentic oriental flavourings to give you tasty and healthy dishes.

535 Great Western Rd, G12 8HN Tel: 0141 357 3033, www.wudon-noodlebar.co.uk.

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i-on Homes

Lisa Palompo Dixon’s home is worthy of show home status but, as PR for some of Scotland’s biggest lifestyle brands, we really wouldn’t have expected anything less. Here Lisa opens the doors to i-on. photos ∙ Susie Lowe

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aving grown up in the seaside town of St Andrews, starting life above her parents fish and chip shop no less, Lisa Palompo Dixon always harboured an ambition of living in a Victorian house with the three c’s; (high) ceilings, cornicing and character.

“That’s why I had that ‘can’t let it go’ feeling when I first walked through the door seven years ago,” says Lisa

of the Paisley home she shares with her husband Graham and children, five-year-old Rory and two-year-old Camilla, affectionately known as CC. That’s not to say the sandstone property was quite as pleasing as you see it now. “The previous owners were fans of orange, multiple layers of wallpaper and dark wood so we knew we had a bit of a project on our hands,” explains Lisa.

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The house looked liveable until the couple started to tackle the decor and realised how badly the DIY had been done resulting in more work than they initially anticipated.

“We started small by taking on projects ourselves but brought in the professionals when required,” says Lisa. “Cabinet maker Fergus McCrudden of Chisel Me Timbers has been invaluable to us throughout every stage of our home renovation with the team handcrafting the bathroom, office wall units, kitchen, built-in pantry and garage doors.”

Lisa, who studied interior design at night school, and Graham, who works in the furniture and interiors industry selling furniture and home accessories to trade, had a clear vision of the home they wanted and set about creating

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distinct looks throughout the four bedroom property - from modern heritage in the lounge and hall, to Scandi-Dutch style in the home office/family room.

“The kitchen has been brought up to date whilst in keeping with the house by way of a refitted pantry, range cooker and brick-work tiles.

“We love using flowers everywhere too – brilliant for a quick injection of colour – so we’re very lucky to have Lorraine Woods as our local florist.”

The couple’s home also features a number of one-off pieces, most notably the handcrafted table in the lounge.

“That was a wedding present made for us by the cabinet maker Michael Acey himself replicating the isle of Staffa,” informs Lisa.

“Sterling Furniture has also been a big source for us – the Glasgow store carries a full range of home accessories under one roof so it’s been an invaluable source for home styling.

“We also import a lot from Holland via Graham’s work so we can try out new products before they come to market.”

Now that’s a busman’s holiday all houseproud homeowners would love to indulge in.

Since taking part in this article, Lisa and Graham have put their home on the market at offers over £285,000 with agents Vanilla Square.

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MIND: BLOWN A packed issue means some packing facts. Easyfairs asked some packaging convention visitors for their top facts and the results are far more interesting than you’d expect. Here are our favourite five, for the full rundown visit www.ionmagazine.co.uk.

1. Coffee aroma is sprayed onto the lids of instant coffee jars so it smells of freshly ground coffee when opened.

2. All crisp packets have a Saturday sell-by date.

3. Each Christmas 83km2 of wrapping paper ends up in our bins, which is enough to cover Guernsey.

4. The expiration date on a bottle of water is for the bottle not the water.

5. Bubble wrap was originally invented to be used as textured wallpaper.

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OUR FAVOURITE FIND We’ll need to wait patiently until 2018 for the opening of the V&A in Dundee but to tide everyone over they’ve decorated the site hoardings with 150 metres of comic strip style artwork by Will Morris and David Mackenzie. The work, Adventures in Design tells the story of the everyday relevance of design and is on display now. www.vandadundee.org.

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ENG

Country gent and captain of the team, leading the Beer & Skittles crew for the past year, he has a number of secret talents. Coming from a sheep farming family and has been known to herd a number of flocks himself, a rap artist in his spare time (obviously) and attending a private school where his mum was the head teacher! Being the boss runs in the family!

Our musical genius, not only formally the frontman in a Polish death metal band, but he writes and performs rap songs. I know! We didn’t know either! Incidentally, he also likes a bit of jazz. Lucas is the chef behind the Steak Burger, so you have him to thank for those juicy buns!

Laura

Bettina

IRL

Our budding Irish traveller. Having travelled to around 20 countries (and she’s not finished yet!) and counts South Africa as one of her favourite places to visit.

Laura is our vice captain, if you will, and being from Cork will be supporting Ireland all the way!

WAL

Our drama and performance enthusiast. Her goal (or try!) is to become a Stage Director.

Bettina is ever the romantic member of the team, marrying her first love, and yes, it was love at first sight. Better still, she can juggle with 4 balls and has a ferret!

Showing all rugby games LIVE on our big screens.

Friday 18th September - Saturday 31st October Join us and support your team in the World Cup 2015!

Beer and Skittles

@beerandskittle

www.beerandskittlesbar.co.uk