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FUNKY FINISHES Looking to add the finishing touches to your interior? Check out our selection of mirrors, phones and clocks.
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DESIGNER UPDATE & URBAN SHOPPER We talk to two designers about their innovative designs and their aspirations for the future.
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LABOUR OF LOVE Swapping her stifling London life for a seaview in Scarborough, textile designer Lisa Skelton talks to Tony Greenway about the makeover of her terraced villa in East Yorkshire.
30 £25... OR LESS! Finishing touches for your interiors don’t have to cost a month’s salary! We’ve found a selection of stylish items to complement your room for just £25... or less!
33 SEASONAL STYLE Snow, a light from Louise Campbell and Louis Poulsen.
34 WHAT’S IN STORE Whether hidden out of sight or on display for all to admire make sure to store your household items in style with the prefect storage solutions!
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49 FOCUS ON KITCHENS 50 THE WORKING TRIANGLE Planning the prefect kitchen can initially seem a daunting task! Understanding your layout options is a great place to start... 53 RETRO CHIC Kitchen case study from Living For Style. 57 A SENSE OF TILE With such a vast choice of kitchen wall and floor tiles available we thnk it’s worthwhile reflecting on your options! 63 Q&A Kitchen case study from Callum Walker Interiors. 66 TOP OF THE TOPS Investing in something a little bit special when choosing your kitchen worktop can not only fulfil your practical needs but can also deliver a fantastic visual impact in any kitchen. 71 KITCHEN NEWS A selection of the latest kitchen products to compliment the heart of any home!
37 FUN IN THE SUN ALFRESCO Adding a stylish and funky piece of furniture to your garden will help create - whether planned or impromptu - a great day in the garden with friends and family.
42 FINE DINING A dining table and chairs is a key piece in any interior so don’t overlook the impact of this addition and take time to create the perfect dining experience for you.
74 ART DIARY UPTOWN’s guide to what’s on at galleries in scotland.
78 ARTIST PROFILE UPTOWN profiles an up-and-coming Scottish artist. 4
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82 GET IN LINE Get in line this year with another trend that’s sure to be a high street hit this summer... STRIPES!
86 FLORALS Let yourself blossom this summer with the addition of a few floral must-have items to your wardrobe.
90 £25... OR LESS! Looking fabulous doesn’t have to come with a celebrity price tag. We’ve put together a selection of goodies to make you look and feel great for just £25... or less!
92 SEASONAL STYLE Kaftan Dress from Windsmoor.
94 BEAUTY NEWS A selection of beauty products sure to make you look beautiful and feel fabulous...
96 BLONDE AMBITION? The saying claims that blondes have more fun, so should we all be switching our tone charts to the lighter options for 09? We asked UPTOWN’s resident makeover and hair expert Taylor Ferguson to unlock his box of blonde secrets!
98 SUMMER LOVING Updating your makeup collection with an injection of colour is a great, cost-effective way of staying fashion forward. This issue, discover make-up artist and expert Mailin Haddow’s must-have favourites!
100 GET READY FOR SUMMER In anticipation of sunshine we’ve picked a selection of products and a treatment intended to give our bodies a little pre-summer preparation.
102 HEALTH NEWS Beverley Brown introduces us to the latest health benefiting products on the market. 6
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105 WISH YOU WERE HERE! The experience of a spa is arguably unrivalled in its ability to relax, unwind and revitalise. With this in mind, we present three luxurious spa resorts to help quench even an insatiable thirst for indulgence and relaxation in Spain, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
111 INNS & OUTS News on bars, cafés, restaurants and hotels.
115 TIME FOR TEE With spring sprung and summer on its way there’s no better time to plan a golf break at one of the many outstanding golfing destinations Scotland has to offer!
122 SPRING HAS SPRUNG UPTOWN welcomes Jean-Baptiste Bady, Head Chef of the elegant three AA rosette restaurant at Kinnaird Hotel. To celebrate the arrival of spring he whets our appetites with recipes to create a delicious two-course meal.
126 WHAT’S ON A selection of Scottish events to put in your diary.
130 OPULENT STYLE Freestanding Bath, from £41,118.
109 WIN • WIN • WIN A TWO-NIGHT LUXURY BREAK AT LAKE OF MENTEITH HOTEL INCLUDING COOKING CLASS AT NICK NAIRN COOK SCHOOL Enjoy a spectacular break in the Trossachs with our fabulous Lake of Menteith Hotel and Nick Nairn Cook School prize draw! One lucky reader will win a luxurious two-night break, for two people at the Lake Hotel - including dinner, bed and breakfast plus a one day foodie heaven cooking class at the nearby Nick Nairn Cook School.
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Summer is fast approaching and it’s now time to stock up on all those lovely bright colours and florals that are dominating the fashion scene this season. In this issue you’ll find an array of tempting garments to add to your summer wardrobe, some must-have seasonal beauty products and Taylor Ferguson’s vital tips for going lighter in the sun. If you’re lucky enough to be heading on holiday this summer, take a peek at our travel section for some inspiration. And if funds are a bit tight then don’t despair! There’s always the chance to win a luxurious lakeside break in Scotland with our readers’ competition. Are you (like us here at UPTOWN) looking forward to summer drinks, parties and barbecues? Then take a look at our choice of dining and garden furniture and you’ll be well prepared to host the best warm summer parties at home. Also, we’re pleased to let you know that our Scottish Gallery Guide 2009 has just been published with great success! The guide proved useful for many art lovers at the recent Glasgow Art Fair in George Square. Incidentally the Fair had its busiest year yet - a nice antidote to the pervading economic doom and gloom! Make sure to be on the lookout for our new destination guide magazine that’s due to come out soon. In the guide, we will be focusing on many of the hotspots in the Kyles of Bute and Loch Lomond area, providing you with all the best things to do, and suggesting places to eat, drink and sleep in this beautiful part of Scotland. If you get a chance come and see us at the Loch Lomond Barclays Scottish Open at the beginning of July. We’ll be there selling our magazines along with our money-saving GMD GOLD CARD for golfers (you can find out more about our GMD GOLD CARD on pages 120 & 121). Once again thank you for all your feedback and support for the magazine and if you want us to feature something, please get in touch! Look forward to hearing from you…
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DESIGNERUPDATE#2 WORDS BY KATJA BEHRE AND JULIE PRICE
Katja Behre KATJA BEHRE can’t pin down the proudest moment in her career so far because: “there have been so many and they also vary”. Perhaps it’s seeing her work featured in high-end magazines based as far apart as London, Italy and Taiwan. Or maybe it’s the opening of her London branch, Elli Popp, and the experience of working with reputable designers such as Guild and Colefax & Fowler. The burgeoning designer creates organic, vibrant and colourful wallpaper designs with motifs of butterflies, birds and flowers running through them. It comes as no surprise then, that Katja’s interest in design evolved from a fascination with nature that goes right back to her childhood. Remembering her upbringing in Hanover, Germany, Katja says: “I was surrounded by a world of lively colours and shapes. My playground was our huge garden and the city forest was at the bottom of our road.” The London-based designer says it’s the colours in nature’s flowers, greenery, birds
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and insects that arouse her creativity. Thanks to her studies at Hildensheim’s University of Applied Science in her native Germany, together with an exchange programme in London’s Central Saint Martins, Katja studied colour designs and learned about colour psychology. Here she discovered how to apply the right colour for specific objects or projects focusing particularly on how the colour affects the object and the viewer. Katja says the past has a huge influence on her work. Though she adds: “I love the 20th century Art Nouveau and what I am recently realizing through my designs is a subconscious love for Asian designs”. Katja’s currently working on her new collection to be launched in January at Maison et Objet in Paris. She wants to expand her range of products and see her designs move into fashion, ceramics, rugs, tiles, mirrors and maybe even concrete. ELLI POPP - DESIGNS BY KATJA BEHRE www.ellipopp.com
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DESIGNERUPDATE#1 WORDS BY SANNA ANNUKKA AND JULIE PRICE
Sanna Annukka BRIGHTON-BORN Sanna Annukka reveals that her proudest moment to date is designing for Marimekko, a leading Finnish design company. “Maija Isola - one of Marimekko’s most iconic designers - has been an inspiration to me since a child,” she says. With a Finnish mother, the UK-based printer and illustrator spent a lot of her childhood in Paltaniemi, a beautiful village near the Oulujarvi Lake in Finland. Here she fondly remembers swimming, fishing and exploring the forests. She also travelled to Lapland where she camped by the Arctic rivers whilst enjoying the midnight sun. This love of nature, as well as a passion for folklore, pervades Sanna’s designs.
“The forests, lakes and wildlife of where I grew up heavily inspire my work. Nature and folklore inspire me; it’s what my work is mainly about.” The designer says that Finland’s national epic called ‘The Kalevala’ (a collection of folklore songs) is magical and has also heavily inspired her work. Describing one of her own favourite pieces from her Marimekko collection, Sanna says: “It depicts one of my favourite scenes in The Kalevala where the hero, Väinämöinen, plays his harp made from the jaw of a pike fish. Such beautiful music is played that forest creatures from far and wide gather to marvel at the joyous sounds.” Since graduating from the University of
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Brighton in 2005 with a BA Honours in Illustration, specialising in her final year in silkscreen printing, Sanna has set up her own company which prints limited edition silkscreen prints of her artwork. The designer aims to bring a little piece of Finnish folklore into peoples’ homes with her range of products that include fabrics sold by the metre, mugs, tea towels, plates, tins, trays, bed linen and bags. Sanna’s currently working on her own brand of products, but in the coming months she also plans to write and illustrate her first picture book. SANNA ANNUKKA www.sanna-annukka.com
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Swapping her stifling London life for a seaview in Scarborough, textile designer Lisa Skelton talks to Tony Greenway about the makeover of her terraced villa in East Yorkshire.
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ABOVE: Lisa bought the chair from an antiques shop, and displays artwork from Alison Sharpe on her walls. The unit was rescued from the local tip, and restored by Lisa and her dad. Three vessels are by Kate Schuricht. RIGHT: The coir carpet is hardwearing - and especially good if you have a dog padding about the house. The couches are from IKEA and Lisa found the trunks when she was living in East London. She walked past someone’s garage, saw them stored and asked if she could buy them. One even has a name and an army regiment stencilled on the back. The grandfather clock is from Lisa’s favourite shop in Scarborough, Scarborough Horologics, which sells antique clocks. The walls are painted Farrow and Ball Theresa Green, and the woodwork is Chapel Green. The fire surround is made from wood from a reclamation yard. The shell picture over the fireplace is by Isobel Dodd and the firescreen is from an antiques shop in Barnard Castle. BELOW: The fabulous view across Scarborough’s South Bay.
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ABOVE & BELOW: To make the room look bigger, Lisa designed the room so that all the units run across the back wall, and painted the walls a light colour Farrow and Ball Pointing. A mirror strip across the length of the kitchen wall reflects light back into the room and - a neat trick - also makes the most of that fabulous sea view. The pendant lights are from the French House, and the worktop around the sink (from a reclamation yard) was adapted from a table in a school chemistry lab. The old pine floorboards are also from a reclamation yard. Lisa designed the kitchen units and shelving with a friend, John Hobson, who is a sculptor and a builder.
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ABOVE: Lisa is especially pleased with the fireplace, sourced from a reclamation yard, because it makes a dramatic focal point to the kitchen. It was in a dreadful state when bought: but Lisa’s dad helped repair it and re-spray it and it now works beautifully. Lisa can even bake in the oven section.
because we get rough, grey seas crashing onto the sands. I love it here.” When Lisa and her partner, St John Harris, moved to Scarborough, their priorities shifted. The couple love walking and make the most of exploring the surrounding countryside with their cocker spaniel, Bess. Lisa’s studio is located in the basement, and St John can walk to his offices where he works as a local government administrator. “We always wanted to live by the sea,” says Lisa, “so it’s the perfect location for us. We’re overlooking the most wonderful coastline but, after a 10-minute drive, we can be in the National Park and up onto the Yorkshire Moors. We have the best of both worlds, but in a seaside setting.” Lisa and St John’s three-bedroom Grade II listed terraced villa was built in 1844. You can easily run out of puff before you get to the front door - it’s a long hike up a steep hill - but the climb is worth it. “Friends who visit always say: ‘This must be the best view in Scarborough!’” smiles Lisa. “And we think they’re right because that’s what sold it to us. When we made the move from
London we rented for six months and house-hunted furiously because we didn’t want to settle for just any old place in town. It had to be something special. As soon as we saw this property, we knew it was the one. We put the full asking price down straight away. We didn’t want to mess about and risk losing it.” That was the start of a big design challenge for Lisa because the original décor was not to the couple’s tastes. “I wanted the interior to look simple and uncluttered, while at the same time complementing the age and design of the house,” says Lisa. It’s a blend of old and new that characterises Lisa and St John’s house. It’s not an easy look to get right, but Lisa’s eye for design has really paid dividends. In the kitchen she’s mixed funky pendant lights from the French House with traditional units and shelves. In the sitting room, antique travel trunks look at home next to an IKEA sofa and a beautiful grandfather clock. “I’m fascinated by grandfather clocks,” says Lisa. “I think it’s their very English ‘tick tock’ which conjures up images of Sunday afternoon tea and sandwiches.” Dotted around the 25
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ABOVE & BELOW LEFT: Lisa and St John’s bedroom features soothing fennel green walls - and an unusual print onto wallpaper by artist Tracey Kendall. The bed was from Habitat and the blanket box was a storage box, sourced from an art college. The throw on the bed is cashmere. BELOW RIGHT: One of the best seats in the house: a refuge in the main bedroom in the roof which affords the most dramatic view of Scarborough. RIGHT: Lisa working in her basement studio.
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ABOVE: Lisa and St John take a dusk stroll on South Bay beach.
house are contemporary paintings, sculptures and accessories from local craftspeople and Lisa’s artist friends. Initially, Lisa had a huge problem with the small kitchen, which was originally tucked away on the first floor at the back of the house, and therefore didn’t come complete with that ‘wow factor’ coastline vista. It felt... well... wasted. It wasn’t homely enough, either. “When I was growing up, the farmhouse style kitchen was an important place for my extended family to meet and chat,” explains Lisa. “So the kitchen is my favourite room in any house. It’s where we spend a lot of time and where we entertain our friends. That’s what I wanted to do in this property... and, of course, I also wanted to make the most of the view from the front.” A large bedroom on the ground floor 28
was duly converted into the kitchen with a focal fireplace from a reclamation yard and mirrored strip running across the length of the back wall behind the units. So even when you aren’t looking out of the window, there’s no escaping that sea view. Lisa has no regrets in leaving the cut and thrust of London life. “Oh no,” she says. “None at all.” There is one problem, though: the kitchen window practically begs you to look out of it and daydream. How on earth does she get any work done? Lisa Skelton gives a half smile. “Oh, I get LOTS of work done living here.” She pauses. “Eventually...”
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Summer can be a true treat for the senses - the sun warm on our skin, the smell of a sizzling barbeque in the air and the sound of cold refreshments being poured! Adding a stylish and funky piece of furniture to your garden will help create - whether planned or impromptu - a great day in the garden with friends and family.
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RIGHT: BELIZE 4 POSTER DOUBLE LOUNGER WITH BLIND, £2,349, available in black or white, www.habitat.co.uk
BELOW: BAMBISITTER LOW, £205, a garden sculpture you can sit on, www.conranshop.co.uk
LEFT: ELYSEES BENCH, from £150 - £175, www.gardentrading.co.uk RIGHT: METALLIC SHELL EGG CHAIR, £1,960, available in red, green, yellow, orange, blue and black cushions, www.designshopuk.com
ABOVE: PUNTMOBLES SIS OUTDOOR TABLE & BENCHES, £920.10 - £1,738.80, www.nest.co.uk LEFT: NEST SWINGING CHAIR, £665, FLAME STRIPE SCATTER CUSHION, £12, PEBBLE STOOL, £49, and LEAF SCULPTURES, £190 (set of two), www.johhlewis.com
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RIGHT: ORBIT LOVESEAT, £3,995, and ORBIT SQUARE LOVESEAT CUSHIONS, £75 each, www.conranshop.co.uk BELOW: SWING SEAT WITH CUSHION, £875, www.johnlewis.com
AUTOGRAPH LORETTO COLLECTION, all-weather synthetic rattan coffee table/footstool and chaise, from £309, and FIRE BOWL, £55, www.marksandspencer.com
ABOVE: TOMATO CHAIR, £2,795, www.designshopuk.com RIGHT: EXTREMIS DONUTS TABLE, £2,144.36, inflatable seating with table on top, www.nest.co.uk
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ABOVE: TREEPEE, £295, www.burford.co.uk RIGHT: ENAMEL PUNCH DISPENSER, £55, www.gardentrading.co.uk FAR RIGHT: HAMPSTEAD GARDEN BRAZIER, £89.10, www.theurbangarden.co.uk BELOW: BUNTING, £7.50 for 2 metres, www.gardentrading.co.uk
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Fine Dining A dining table and chairs is a large key piece in any interior so don’t overlook the impact of this addition and take time to create the perfect dining experience for you...
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AETOS DINING CHAIR, £1,798, www.within4walls.co.uk
PORTO SPOT PRINT CHAIR, £325, www.next.co.uk
PRIKKA CHAIR, £497, www.thelollipopshoppe.co.uk
VIBIEFFE 'ROSES' CHAIR, £710, www.gomodern.co.uk
PARC FOLDING CHAIR, £39, www.habitat.co.uk
MOOOI SMOKE DINING CHAIR, £995.35, www.utilitydesign.co.uk
KARTELL BLUE ERO CHAIR, £260.10, www.utilitydesign.co.uk
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KARTELL GHOST CHAIR, £162, www.purves.co.uk
MADEMOISELLE DOLCE & GABANNA, £426, www.nest.co.uk
WAIT CHAIRS, £234.89 for 4, www.panik-design.com
BARBIE CHAIR, £275, www.designshopuk.com
MISS LACY CHAIR, £1,449, www.panik-design.com
VITRA WIGGLE CHAIR, £418.20, www.utilitydesign.co.uk
BALDIS CHAIR, £150, www.woodempire.co.uk
AKOI CHAIR, £299, www.digetex.com
WIRE DKR CHAIR, £447, www.designshopuk.com
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MENSA DINING TABLE, £2,800, www.lazerian.co.uk
TOUR TABLE, £3,275, www.panik-design.com
INFINITY TABLE, from £2,600, www.within4walls.co.uk
YORK OAK DINING TABLE, £695, www.kitstone.co.uk
FALO DINING TABLE, £3,278, www.leighharmer.co.uk
GUERIDON DARK OAK TABLE, £2,767, www.designshopuk.com
SALMI DINING TABLE, £73.40, www.ikea.com
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As furniture makers we don’t stop at kitchens, we also design and produce fitted bathroom and bedroom furniture, free standing wardrobes and bookcases together with staircases, doors and windows.
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PEONY DINNER PLATE, £83.60, www.herend.com
MELAMINE BUTTERFLY PLATE, £4, www.lauraashley.com
HARBOUR DINNER PLATE, £3, www.matalan.co.uk
DROM PLATE, £4.88, www.ikea.co.uk
ALBERT BRIDGE PLATE, £24.42, www.hiddenartshop.com
SWEDISH GRACE BY RORSTRAND, £13.50, www.houseoffraser.co.uk
TAIKA DINNER PLATE, £27, www.thelollipopshoppe.co.uk
SAMBA DINNER PLATE, £30 (per pair), www.wineware.co.uk
SIR BOB GELDOF PLATE, £10.99, www.whateverittakes.org
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THE WORKING TRIANGLE Planning the perfect kitchen can initially seem a daunting task! Understanding your layout options is a great place to start.
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These cool, curved wall and floor units have a modern sleek look. The design is based on a U-shape layout and clearly shows THE WORKING TRIANGLE. STUDIO WHITE FEATURING CURVES, 600mm base unit costs ÂŁ217, available from Magnet, www.magnet.co.uk
THEWORKINGTRIANGLE Planning the perfect kitchen can initially seem a daunting task! Understanding your layout options is a great place to start...
As many of us know the kitchen is one of the primary selling points of a house and also a space where the family can spend a lot of time. With this in mind, planning and installing the perfect kitchen can seem like a daunting task, as there are many aspects to consider even before the build begins. The most important zones within a working kitchen are generally regarded as FOOD STORAGE (centred around the fridge), COOKING, and PREPARATION/WASHING UP. Each of these zones would also have adequate storage and worktop space for the aforementioned tasks. A route is often formed between these zones known as THE WORKING TRIANGLE (as shown in the diagrams) to create the most effective and user-friendly way of utilising the space. We’ve included five classic kitchen layouts demonstrating how THE WORKING TRIANGLE concept can be incorporated. These are only guidelines, however, as each home will require different elements within its kitchen. Space, the structure of the existing room and other practicalities will often involve a little compromise and flexibility at the planning stage to create the perfect outcome for the heart of the home.
Galley Layout Sometimes the kitchen within a home can be ample in length but not so generous in width. In this scenario there is the option of having two facing rows of appliances and storage units, often with a window and doorway at either end. The space between the two sides should be wide enough to safely move around but also adequate for cupboard doors and appliances to be opened and closed easily.
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L-shape Layout This is often the ideal solution where the kitchen has to fit into a corner space, especially where maximising floor space is important. Having units on two walls instead of three gives this extra floor space but also presents the option of including a dining table or wall mounted breakfast bar. This layout not only works in a contained space but can also work well in a larger room where the kitchen and living area share the space.
One wall Layout As with the galley layout, some kitchens are ample in length but not so generous in width. when space does not allow for two facing rows of appliances and storage, then it can be modified to a one-wall option; so there are appliances on one side of the kitchen only – maximising floor space and retaining the user-friendly aspect of the space.
Island Layout The island layout option can work well in a room where a large amount of floor space is available. It can also be a way of reducing the amount of walking space required to link The Working Triangle as it can bring one of them closer to the other two. The island could be used to house any of the zones depending on the individual needs of the user. This option can work well in U-shape kitchens and also L-shape and one-wall layouts where the kitchen shares an open space with a dining or living room, creating a divide between the spaces.
U-shape Layout This layout is a popular option as it maximises storage, worktop and floor space. It allows The Working Triangle to be incorporated easily giving effortless access to each of the important zones within the kitchen. Bear in mind to make the most of the corner spaces here and avoid any wasted space with extendable storage options within the corner cupboards. This layout is also a great option for kitchens that have the living or dining room within the same space.
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HEN I first saw this kitchen you could look up and see the stars,” says Gordon Paterson. No, it wasn’t an interesting design feature, there just wasn’t a roof. There weren’t windows either and a lot of the walls were rubble. That was the space that first greeted kitchen designer Gordon when he visited a new development on farmland to the south of Glasgow. The cow byre, the barn and the milking parlour were all being redeveloped into one-off houses and Gordon had been asked to create the kitchens. When the houses were sold, the new
owners of the largest property decided that they wanted to create a rather different dining and eating space. On paper it sounds like a tall order since they had already had a modern kitchen and a traditional kitchen in the past and wanted something new. Fortunately, Gordon has been able to come up with something that is both classic, yet timeless and will never be overtaken by fashion or fads. Described by the manufacturers as offering “retro chic”, the furniture is a mix of oak and painted finishes with an unfussy yet robust finish and a practical L-shaped island unit.
The cooking zone centres on a Britannia range cooker and hood with glazed, dresser-style cabinets on either side. Gordon’s choice of wide pan drawers and internal management systems have emphasised the functional while giving a whole range of storage solutions. No messy clutter in this family friendly room. Supplied by Callerton kitchens, the chunky look is partly due to a feature called Nu-Veau which gives stepped angles to the furniture and the dresser units. The owners particularly like the glazed cupboards that have blue veneered interior finishes to add colour and also internal spotlights. 53
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Factfile > Kitchen supplied, fitted and designed by: LIVING FOR STYLE 1 Arthur Place, Eaglesham Road, Clarkston, Glasgow G76 7DQ Tel: 0141 644 1435 www.livingforstyle.com LIVING FOR STYLE 1 Randolph Gate, 488 Crow Road, Jordanhill, Glasgow G11 7DW Tel: 0141 337 1435 www.livingforstyle.com ••• UNITS Callerton Kitchens with Barbican doors. TAP Oberon by Franke SINK Franke 11/2 bowl undermount FRIDGE Maytag
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INITIAL HAND DRAWING OF PROPOSED DESIGN FROM CALLUM WALKER INTERIORS by Gina Bynert
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Kitchen Designer Gina Bynert of Callum Walker Interiors answers our questions and throws some light on how a bespoke design can brighten up a kitchen...
Q> How long have you been designing kitchens for and do you prefer to design modern or contemporary kitchens? A> I’ve been a design consultant for about 27 years. Designing interior spaces has been my life as I grew up working within my family business based in Lancashire which specialised in designing and manufacturing bespoke furniture, particularly kitchens. I enjoy designing furniture in a contemporary style with a traditional twist using natural products such as timber and granite.
Q> What benefits do you think a bespoke kitchen design can bring to this living space? A> A bespoke kitchen allows a client to create a unique space suited to their own lifestyle. We can tailor make all aspects such as work surface height, customised larders, incorporate casual seating or create a specialist paint finish or wood stain allowing the furniture to sit perfectly within its environment. During our initial consultation, I like to spend time discussing with my clients their own requirements to ensure that their needs are covered.
Q> What was the kitchen like at the first consultation and was there a lot of building work to be done before the kitchen could be completed? A> Some adjustments to the layout of the room were required to create the new space. This included the opening up of the archway which had created division within the room and the blocking off from the doorway which allowed a casual seating area to be formed. Previously the room had felt quite enclosed due to the wall cabinetry and poor lighting. One of our main aims was to address this and create a lighter, brighter more open space.
Q> Are there any features in the kitchen that you are particularly pleased with? A> I felt that the corner barrel unit with end grain timber top was a particularly nice feature drawing the eye to the back of the kitchen which further enhances the feeling of space. Being bespoke we were able to customise the midi height units to accommodate the best working height for my client. A move away from the conventional with no wall cabinetry worked well within this design with the additional storage coming in the form of a spacious island which also provided breakfast bar seating. 63
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Furniture: Edwin Loxley Sink and Tap: Franke Appliances: Miele Flooring: Karndean Paint: Farrow & Ball Q> Lighting is an important element in a kitchen, what type of lighting have you used? A>
In this project we used recessed ceiling lighting in abundance and also with the absence of wall cabinetry we lowered a section of the ceiling at the extractor which mimicked the step detail of the cabinets while also providing the perfect positioning for task lighting at the cooking area. We also put this lighting on a separate circuit allowing it to be switched on independently of the main ceiling lights thereby creating different moods.
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We used Karndean flooring in a wood plank style in a warm tone which is hard wearing and easy to maintain. This provided a perfect backdrop for the painted cabinetry. We extended the flooring through into the casual seating and dining area further adding to the feeling of space.
Q> What was the client’s reaction to the final look and design of their kitchen? A>
Absolutely thrilled. The client was really pleased with the lighter finish and the new open feel to the room.
Callum Walker Interiors Ruthvenfield Road Inveralmond Perth PH1 3EE Tel: 01738 638 822 www.callumwalker.co.uk
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Investing in something a little bit special when choosing your kitchen worktop can not only fulfil your practical needs but can also deliver a fantastic visual impact in any kitchen.
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Perfect Pastry ADJUSTABLE ROLLING PIN, £15 Take the guesswork out of preparing pastry and dough! This rolling pin has three sets of removable discs that raise it to the required thickness of 2mm, 6mm and 10mm ensuring your pastry or dough is rolled to an even thickness throughout. JOSEPH JOSEPH www.josephjoseph.com
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High Glass GUZZINI TABLE ART FLUTES, £69 (set of six) This set of six beautiful hand-blown glass flutes would be an asset to any special occassion where a glass of fizz is in order. Available in orange, red and green, they come presented in a gift box, also making them a perfect gift idea. FORMA HOUSE www.formahouse.co.uk
Lovely Juggly OPAL JUG, £29.95 Add a touch of colour to your table this spring and summer with this lime green Opal Jug, which is ideal for both indoor and outdoor dining. Made from clear green glass and delicately hand blown in Poland, it would also make an ideal wedding gift. Also available in lilac. BETH STEVENS www.bethstevens.co.uk
The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread... FUNKY DANISH BREAD BIN, £25 each Whether you’ve given your kitchen a full makeover and looking to add some finishing touches, or you just want to give the heart of your home an update with a few new pieces - one of these brightly colourd bread bins is guaranteed to catch your eye at a slice of the price. A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING www.aplaceforeverything.co.uk 71
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Catwalk Kitchen THE PENTHOUSE KITCHEN, £POA Monochrome is never far away from the catwalks – as seen on London’s Fashion week – and Keller is bang on trend with their Penthouse kitchen from the Gold Label Collection This kitchen is the height of luxury, as the colour extends inside the cabinetry as well as out for a totally seamless finish. Simple but elegant lines create a minimalistic and contemporary kitchen, available in a choice of eight stylish colours including caramel, smoke and steel. KELLER KITCHENS www.kellerkitchens.com
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ART DIARY Great Scott
Using Scottish hardwood from “wind fallen” diseased or decaying trees, Scott includes a degree of individuality in each item creating designs which preserve any natural faults in the wood, and at the same time emphasise the beauty of the grain. Scott introduces colour to his work with the use of fused glass. These fused in-laid glass pieces are often in the centre of the piece and can sometimes spin round to allow the glass to catch the light. Scott has exhibited at The Strathearn Gallery for the past 15 years and his solo exhibition “Tree of Light” runs from 2nd - 30th May. View the exhibition on-line www.strathearn-gallery.com THE STRATHEARN GALLERY 32 West High Street, Crieff, Perthshire PH7 4DL Tel: 01764 656 100 www.www.strathearn-gallery.com
Drifter by More Horsburgh
THE Strathearn Gallery is one of the co-sponsors of the prestigious Jolomo Awards 2009 for Scottish Landscape Painting. Scott Irvine was commissioned to make the Jolomo Awards for 2009, which will be presented at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum on 12th June.
Pittenweem Arts Festival PITTENWEEM in the East Neuk of Fife is a picturesque village and home to a unique festival of the arts. Each August, over 100 artists gather in a nine-day event, with exhibitions throughout the village. This year’s main exhibition is a tribute to More Horsburgh, Pittenweem fisherman and painter who died last year. As the first retrospective of his work, this stunning exhibition will chronicle his paintings of over 50 years at sea. Other highlights include contemporary cutting edge craft
represented by nine artists in a multimedia exhibition. Japanese installation artist Masahiro Kawanaka will show work with videotape. Also on the pier, textile artist Deirdre Nelson catches a shoal of knitted fish. The festival includes workshops, children’s events, evenings of drama, music and film plus the famous firework extravaganza on August 1st at dusk. PITTENWEEM ARTS FESTIVAL Tel: 01333 313 903 www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk
Films of the River Clyde
Sycamore discus sculpture, by Scott Irvine. 580 mm diameter with smoked carved ‘arc’ detail, centre spinning discus with in-laid fused glass discs (blue abstract), sliced into slate base.
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The Lighthouse, Scotland’s National Architecture and Design Centre, will show rarely-seen footage from Scottish Screen Archive’s rich collection of amateur and professional films along with recently recorded interviews with people for whom the River Clyde has played an important part in their lives. As part of the exhibition, The Lighthouse is also building an on-line archive of people's memories and meditations of the river and this will be available for people to enjoy both at The Lighthouse and at home. People are also able to upload their own stories and images via The Lighthouse website www.thelighthouse.co.uk.
Film stills from ‘Clyde Scenes, a 1939 film of the Clyde’ (top) and ‘Glasgow & the Clyde Coast, 1912’ (bottom). Images courtesy of Scottish Screen Archive.
FOLLOWING the hugely popular exhibitions Sadness and Gladness (2007) and Films of the Glasgow Empire (2008) The Lighthouse and Scottish Screen Archive (National Library of Scotland) have got together for a third collaboration, this time focusing on the River Clyde. ‘The Clyde: Films of the River 1912-1971’ exhibition runs at The Lighthouse from 20 June until 20 September 2009.
THE LIGHTHOUSE 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow G1 3NU Tel: 0141 221 6362, www.thelighthouse.co.uk
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Trailing the North Wind Trailing the North Wind is a new solo show by artist Blair Thomson - which will run from 6 May - 29 May at the Mackintosh Gallery at The Glasgow Art Club.
ABOVE & BELOW: Transforming, Finnieston Crane and Queensferry Marker by Blair Thomson
Much of his work is inspired by Japanese poetry, especially the Haiku of Matsuo Basho (17th C) and the philosophy of Zen masters like Eihei Dogen (13th C), thus some poetry will be included in the show. Blair was born in 1980, and graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 2002. He won two prizes at the The Royal GIasgow Institute of the Fine Arts’ 2007 annual open exhibition - The Glasgow Art Club Fellowship, (of which this solo show forms part), and the Langside College Watercolour Award. He is also The RGI’s youngest Council member. This exhibition flows from a trip to Japan (15 Dec ‘08 - 16 Jan ‘09) with his Japanese girlfriend, Maiko Tanaka. It was here that Blair studied Sho calligraphy and markmaking with 89-year-old Wakabayashi Sensei - the top calligrapher in that region. Later this year, Blair will collaborate with the master to produce his first public exhibition in Toyama (Northern Japan) as part of the calligrapher's 90th birthday celebrations.
Trailing the North Wind will feature a series of large organic ink paintings based on the Finnieston Crane; the beautiful 16th-century Matsumoto-jo Castle; an MD11 aircraft engine viewed at Schipol Airport, Amsterdam; Tokyo telecommunication towers, and a twisted old Sakura (cherry blossom) tree located near Matsumoto-jo Castle. Materials used in Blair’s work include fude (Japanese brushes), takepen (bamboo pen), sumi (Japanese ink), biros and markers on thin Japanese ‘Washi’ paper. Also on show will be a series of four orange and black ink pieces depicting different Japanese castles visited in the past. The exhibition will also include a series of oils - organic and atmospheric in nature - based on Scottish coastal structures such as the signal beacon at South Queensferry, as well as more abstract calligraphic work based on the Northern elements and light. MACKINTOSH GALLERY The Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4HU Tel: 0141 248 5210 / 5265 www.glasgowartclub.co.uk www.blairthomson.com
Scottish Gallery Guide 2009 In recognition of the popularity of our Art Diary feature, in 2008 we launched our first annual Scottish Gallery Guide. A free magazine available to art lovers and enthusiasts from selected galleries and exhibitions throughout Scotland. As a result of the SCOTTISH GALLERY GUIDE 2008’S success and fabulous feedback we are excited to say that our second issue, the SCOTTISH GALLERY GUIDE 2009 is now available. Inside this issue you’ll find information on over 30 galleries, profiles from 12 of Scotland’s finest artists, 8 pages of
products available to purchase from the galleries, either as a gift for someone special or maybe just as a treat for yourself, and a directory for a concise guide to the galleries’ contact information. With over 30 galleries contributing from all over Scotland you’re sure to find something of interest near you. Once again the Guides are available at selected galleries, however the full magazine can also be viewed very easily online with no need to register or login. Simply follow the instructions below...
To view both SCOTTISH GALLERY GUIDES online for FREE visit
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Prima Estate PRIMA ESTATE, Galleria Luti's third summer exhibition which is celebrating bold contemporary Scottish art from over 30 artists, is promising to be one of the most vibrant and exciting exhibitions that the gallery has hosted to date. There is a strong emphasis on colour throughout the exhibition, not only found in the original paintings, but also conveyed through a variety of ceramic works, and by many of the designer jewellers who are exhibiting. With dynamic denotation on colour and form, the exhibiting artists will include Callander's own Peter Luti, who is gaining an ever increasing following and reputation for his unique paintings. The exhibition sees the return of gallery favourites such as Deborah Phillips, with her distinctive shimmering and glittery foregrounds, and Ian Elliot, whose preference to paint Mediterranean and Italian scenes always portray warmth on even the coldest of Scottish days! Also showing in the exhibition are dynamic artists including Dronma, Sharon Mitchell, Douglas Matheson, Gavin McEvinney, Charlotte Brayley, Fiona MacLeod, Nikki Monaghan and others, with unique slate mosaics from Dugald MacInnes, slate clocks from Caroline Stewart, sculpture by Walter Awlson and designer hand-crafted jewellery from Nicola Morrison, Sarah Perry, Anne Finlay and many others. Prima Estate runs for the duration of May and June. Galleria Luti is open Mon - Sat 10.30 17.00 and Sun 13.00 - 17.00 GALLERIA LUTI 16 Ancaster Square, Callander FK17 8BL Tel: 01877 339577 www.gallerialut.co.uk ABOVE: Patchwork Pink by Peter Luti RIGHT TOP: Midnight by Peter Luti RIGHT BOTTOM: Warm Harvest Evening by Sharon Mitchell
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“Beginning”, acrylic 70 x 70cm by Hugh Murdoch / Burr Elm Centre Display by Scott Irvine
2nd - 30th May "IMAGINARY JOURNEYS" Paintings by Hugh Murdoch "TREE OF LIGHT" Sculpture by Scott Irvine 32 West High Street, Crieff, Perthshire PH7 4DL
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ARTIST PROFILE Katherine Jones A graduate from Edinburgh College of Art, this up-and-coming Scottish artist is currently working as a freelance illustrator and painter. Working mainly in oils on board, her work ranges from landscape and figurative pieces (including portraiture) to fantasy and science-fiction illustration. Katherine’s art has been described as ‘always possessing a powerful emotive presence’. It is this quality that may have helped the young Edinburgh-based artist enjoy success on an international scale. Her paintings have been exhibited as far afield as Australia in the first Conflux International Art Show held at the National Museum. Her illustrative work has also been published internationally in ‘Aphrodisia: Showcasing the Art of the Female Form’ and successively for several years in the annual ‘Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art.’ Katherine’s artwork is available from Artistri, a website which specialises in showcasing original contemporary art by graduates from Scottish arts schools - allowing you to buy Scottish art from a selection of rising stars at the beginning of their career. View and purchase Katherine’s work at, www.artistri.co.uk
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Where and what did you study at university/college? I studied at Edinburgh College of Art. I graduated in 2003 with a degree in Visual Communication, which basically means illustration.
How have you found the transition from university to professional life? I found this relatively straight forward. That said I do feel that some of the courses taught at college should have included more about how to successfully take your skills into the world of work. I found that only a small number of people I went to college with are actually now working in creative jobs.
How would you describe your painting style? My style is emotive and sometimes quite dark and dreamy. I am drawn to narrative; perhaps that is why I enjoy figurative work, however I feel it is equally possible to tell a story within a landscape. 78
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LEFT: TIGER BALM GARDENS BY KATHERINE JONES, oil on canvas panel, 60 x 50 cm LEFT BOTTOM: CLYDE ROAD BY KATHERINE JONES, oil on canvas, 60 x 80 cm LEFT (FACING PAGE): THREE CLIFFS BAY BY KATHERINE JONES, oil on canvas, 18 x 24 cm
How do you produce your work? I work almost exclusively in oils on either canvas or canvas panels. I sketch a lot but I also always have a camera with me wherever I go. I feel that working from photos is often frowned upon, however I often find them to be a valuable resource. I work very quickly and always have several pieces on the go at once. I find this stops me getting too ‘bogged down’ in one piece, which can kill the freshness of the idea behind it.
Who or what influences your particular style of painting? Everything! I don’t think any one artist or movement is exclusively where I draw my inspiration. I often go to exhibitions and whether they are of contemporary or classical work there is always some element that interests me and I can draw upon.
What are your most popular pieces? Why do you think this is? Here there is a split between very dark and moody subject matter and lighter more upbeat pieces. Both seem to be equally popular. I love to feature animals in my work, dogs especially and these sell well. I also often use children as subjects and these pieces also go quickly. You can’t go wrong with children and animals, they are universally popular and always will be.
What have you got planned for the forthcoming year? To keep up the painting. I also plan to do more illustration work. I find that it takes me out of my comfort zone as it makes me consider subjects I may not on my own. This stops me from becoming too introspective, which is always a good thing! 79
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Looking fabulous doesn’t have to come with a celebrity price tag. We’ve put together a selection of goodies to make you look and feel great for just £25... or less!
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Spring and summer are the seasons to maximise colour and femininity in your clothes. A maxi dress can be the ideal wardrobe addition to achieve this. The RANCHIPUR BEADED KAFTAN DRESS, ÂŁ149, from Windsmoor combines a pop of colour with a beautiful henna print. Just add sunshine! WINDSMOOR www.windsmoor.co.uk
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PRODUCT ... i – blossom Pressed Blush Stamp with Mirror COST .......... £16 FROM .......... www.newcidcosmetics.com, Debenhams, Selfridges and independent Spas and Salons This silky powder blusher stamp with mirror and simple-touse sponge applicator adds an instant, healthy flush of colour to the cheeks. Currently available in two shades, Petal and Rose, with a new darker shade called Tulip for darker skin tones being launched imminently. For fresh, flushed, healthy looking cheeks, stamp I - BLOSSOM onto the centre of the apples of the cheeks and blend with the tips of the fingers.
PRODUCT ....... Paul Smith Rose Perfumed Body Lotion COST .............. £19 FROM .............. www.paulsmith.co.uk A rose cultivated as a birthday gift for Paul Smith by his wife was the inspiration for this fragrance. The rose scent has been blended with Turkish rose oil and green tea with a sparkling halo of violet and magnolia flowers. A woody accord, with touches of cedar, provides depth and structure, which along with soft husks, give it an addictive quality. ROSE BY PAUL SMITH is fresh and individual, modern and memorable and the perfect treat for spring and summer.
Beauty News A selection of beauty products sure to make you look beautiful and feel fabulous...
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PRODUCT ....... Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual COST .............. £20 FROM .............. www.bobbibrown.co.uk
PRODUCT ....... DKNYMEN Collection COST .............. From £16.63 FROM .............. Selected department stores nationwide
Bobbi’s twenty-five-plus years of experience in makeup artistry has been distilled into one complete BOBBI BROWN MAKEUP MANUAL. There’s over 200 full-color photos and step-by-step instructions including a ‘Ten Step Guide to Perfect Makeup’ which will teach you how to apply your makeup in ten minutes or less. Packed with all the tricks of the trade, this book offers a guide for aspiring makeup artists, with advice on how to break into the business; put together a portfolio; book work; and work with photographers, magazine editors, fashion designers and celebrities.
DKNY introduces a new men’s range, DKNYMEN. The collection includes eau de toilette in various sizes, body wash, deodorant spray, aftershave gel and deodorant stick presented in both gray-tinted glass and sleek streamlined granite-coloured packaging. Ideal for everyday use and travel, the products speak to an urban man’s aesthetic sensibility as well as his non-stop lifestyle. The fragrance has a twist of bergamot and mandarin, the freshness of juniper and sage and spicy notes of white pepper and cardamom. Lavender also infuses with violet, while jasmine and sandalwood combines with cedarwood.
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PRODUCT ... Beauvage ® Intense Lifting Cream COST .......... £60 FROM .......... www.beauvageskincare.co.uk
PRODUCT ....... Origins Age-correcting Serum with Rhodiola COST .............. £39.15 FROM .............. www.origins.co.uk
BEAUVAGE INTENSE LIFTING CREAM is ideal for women aged 25+. The luxury cream is an anti-wrinkle formula, anti-oxidant and moisturiser rolled into one. It comes in a luxurious jar and is infused with champagne and caviar extracts. Containing Syn®Ake, a peptide that reduces lines and wrinkles visibly in just 28 days and Matrixyl®, an ingredient that stimulates collagen production - this cream promises dramatic changes in the appearance of ageing facial skin.
Utilizing Rhodiola, the legendary adaptogenic herb linked to longevity, and Amalaki Complex, known as the ‘Fruit of Immortality’, ORIGINS AGE-CORRECTING SERUM WITH RHODIOLA helps skin to combat the signs of ageing. Rhodiola, together with Amalaki Complex, helps improve almost 88% of the key visible signs of ageing including the appearance of lines and wrinkles, visible loss of elasticity and firmness by helping restore skin's youthful appearance.
PRODUCT ....... incognito 100% natural COST .............. From £3.99 FROM .............. www.lessmosquito.com
PRODUCT .... Jaeger Limited Edition 100ml Eau de Toilette COST ........... £65 FROM ........... www.jaeger.co.uk
Davina McCall, Ewan McGregor and the England cricket team have all declared how impressed they are with INCOGNITO 100% NATURAL ethically produced anti-insect products, gentle enough for the most sensitive skins yet powerful enough for use even in the deepest tropics. Rigorously tested by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, incognito works on all insects, not just mosquitoes. The range includes a camouflage spray, citronella incense sticks, after-sun moisturiser, and a 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner and camouflage, as well as soaps and luxury loofah soap.
How better to celebrate Jaeger’s 125th anniversary than with a unique capsule collection inspired by the brand’s rich heritage? Jaeger 125 collection, takes its inspiration directly from original Jaeger designs made during the swinging sixties. The collection includes this LIMITED EDITION EAU DE TOILETTE. An unusual floral fruity accord built around Osmanthus enriched with bright cassis and apricot, rounded with pretty magnolia and violet on a creamy base of sandalwood and tonka beans.
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Why go blonde?
Pick a blonde, any blonde?
Blonde hair can make a big difference to someone’s personality and confidence. It’s the one hair tone that can cause a major transformation. Blonde is one of the easiest colours to wear. It can complement summer fashions and skin tones - especially if we go for fake tans. Blonde can be hugely flattering to your overall look… much more so, than most of the other colour tones.
There are as many shades of blonde as there are shades of any colour, but that cool, Arctic blonde shade is hot this year. Traditionally, as we head towards the sunny, summer months blonde becomes more popular, but this year I reckon we’ll have a move towards a blonde coupled with some subtle dual and tri-colours too. Think toffee tones and clever deeper, warmer creamy tones. Overall the look will be sensational.
All over blonde? I am seeing this trend towards less of a flat, all-over application of the blonde magic this year. Introducing subtle twists of interest and some of these magical lo-lights and hilights will make a big difference. Leaf through the pages of any hair mag or celeb mag and you’ll see that very few strong styles are created with a mass of single colour. Clever colour experts will create a more significant look with the introduction of additional shades and tones. In my view, it all adds up to a more natural look.
The brassy question…
TAYLOR FERGUSON
Blonde ambition? The saying claims that blondes have more fun, so should we all be switching our tone charts to the lighter options for 09? We asked UPTOWN’s resident makeover and hair expert TAYLOR FERGUSON to unlock his box of blonde secrets!
I’m often asked how to reduce the brassiness of blonde hair whether natural or chemically enhanced. It’s a no-no and brassiness can and will emerge particularly when someone has been opting to do home colour. I always ask the client would you want your car serviced by a baker? So why, if you’ve no colouring expertise or skill, do you do your own colour? Leave it to the experts! A few lo-lights and hi-lights can assist to tone it down. But, as I say, speak to a colour expert. You’ll see the difference.
What will happen in the sun? If you’re lucky enough to be heading somewhere sunny this year then think about your crowning glory in the same way as you think about your skin. Your scalp is an extension of your face. It needs protection too. And by protecting your scalp and your hair, you’ll protect your colour too. The sun can play havoc with your blonde look. It can bring out those unwanted brassier tones which you may or may not welcome. Above all, your colour investment can be at risk. So protect, protect, protect.
Will blonde mean more TLC?
Can it make me look younger?
If you do opt for the blonde option - and your colour expert applies it with my suggested guidelines - then your hair’s condition shouldn’t change dramatically. It is, of course, important to use the appropriate shampoo to protect and enhance the colour you’ve applied. An in-salon intensive conditioning treatment can also help boost the hair’s appearance.
Yes, without question, it can shed the years but don’t be fooled that it’s the instant solution. As you get older your colour expert should assess your skin tone and decide on how best to progress. Getting it wrong can leave your hair at war with your skin colour and you’ll neither look good nor feel good about that blonde option.
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Summer loving Bright and bold is already becoming the trend for fashion this summer - and make-up is set to follow suit. Updating your collection with an injection of colour is a great, cost-effective way of staying fashion forward. This issue, discover make-up artist and expert MAILIN HADDOW’s must-have favourites...
Ask Mailin I’m getting married abroad this summer and will be doing my make-up myself! I’m not sure what products I will need that will last well and that I can apply easily?
MAILIN HADDOW
Brighten Up for Summer > Add a bit of fun to your look with BOBBI BROWN COLLECTOR’S EDITION BRIGHTS EYE PALETTE, £40. I love experimenting with the 35 vibrant shades. As a rule of thumb though, play up one feature with a bright colour and keep the rest of the face more neutral! > The JEMMA KIDD make up school’s new TROPICANA COLLECTION (inspired by Jemma’s childhood days in Barbados) has really got me feeling that summer holiday vibe. I couldn’t live without the HI-SHINE SILK TOUCH LIPGLOSS this summer. It’s long lasting, non-sticky and has antioxidant vitamin E to keep lips looking luscious and hydrated. It’s available in three summery shades - coral, rose and petal at £14 from Space NK. > I am addicted to ZEA MAYS BLUSH IN CORAL BY KORRES. It is the perfect shade for giving cheeks that flushed summer glow. Korres are renowned for using natural ingredients in their products which not only look amazing on the skin, but also helps to look after it. The cornflower in this blush ensures extra radiance - making skin look luminous - £16.50 from Korres in Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries.
The importance with all wedding make up is that it does last well all day, especially if you’ll be in the heat abroad. But you also want to avoid the skin looking heavy or overly made up. A primer applied under the foundation will give the make-up more staying power. YSL’S TOP SECRET, £34, is perfect for this - and will also add radiance to the skin. My new favourite foundation is the DIOR NUDE, £26.50. It covers blemishes and looks ultra natural - giving the illusion of flawless bare skin, whilst also working as a treatment for the skin. A light dusting of DIOR NUDE POWDER, £26.50, over the top of the foundation will keep the make-up from sliding off in the heat without looking overdone. A highlighter on top of the cheekbones will add to the luminosity of the skin, and BENEFIT HIGH BEAM, £15.50, is my personal favourite. A soft shimmer blush such as BOBBI BROWN BLUSH IN PINK SUGAR, £15.66, will accentuate the cheeks for a perfect wedding day glow. Use crease proof and waterproof eye make-up so you don’t need to worry about smudging. MAC TECHNAKOHL EYELINER, £11.26, is brilliant as it won’t budge in the heat or if there’s any tears. Instead of black (which can look harsh in broad sunlight) try a softer shade such as uniform to define the eyes. CLINIQUE TOUCH TINT FOR EYES, £11.75, is gorgeous for a wash of colour over the lids which you can finish with lashings of LANCOME HYPNOSE WATERPROOF MASCARA, £19.50. Give lips a bit of lasting colour with BENEFIT’S BENETINT LIP STAIN, £22.50, and then finish with a clear gloss for added juiciness. If you are not confident with what colours suit you or with application techniques, then book a make up lesson with a professional artist. You can get some suggestions and ideas to practice your look before you go abroad, as well as a list of products to add to your make up bag and a guide of how to apply them - to take the stress out of your big day preparation.
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Get ready for summer Here at UPTOWN we have an increasing urge to pack away our winter warmers and treat ourselves to a more sunshine friendly wardrobe. In anticipation we’ve picked a selection of products and a treatment intended to give our bodies a little pre-summer preparation.
Don’t crack up about heels
Workout while you walk
MEXICAN LIME HEEL BALM, £10, offers intense nourishment for dry heels and feet. Refresh and moisturise your feet perfectly for your summer sandles and funky flip flops or to show off a summer must-have pedicure.
FITFLOPS, from £36, feature leg-muscle loading microwobbleboardTM technology. Walking in them can help: • •
Improve posture Tone calves, thighs and bum
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Investing in a pair of FitFlops not only gets you some funky footwear for the summer sun but also gives you a workout while you walk.
www.thefitflop.com Summer is the perfect time to let your locks flow and show off a healthy head of hair. AVEDA SUN CARE PROTECTIVE HAIR VEIL, £16.15, is a lightweight, water-resistant, UV-defence spray that provides protection from sun exposure minimising colour fade, damage and drying of the hair.
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Go nuts! BRAZIL NUT MOISTURE MASK, £7.80, gives dry or chemically treated hair some TLC to bring back softness and shine in time for summer.
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Tone that tummy Whittle your wiggly waist, tone your tummy pudge and keep back fat at bay with Bliss LOVEHANDLER, £30. With cooling mint oil and naturally-derived amino acid ingredients this genius gel improves the tone and contour of the waist and abdominal area.
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”Love it, finished the bottle!!” Jen McGuigan, Art Director, UPTOWN
UPTOWN tried and tested! TREATMENT ... Lumicell Touch COST .............. £60 per treatment, packages available FROM .............. Tel: 0131 225 2012 www.skinsolutions-mulberryhouse.co.uk Orange peel syndrome... cottage cheese skin... call it what you like, but the harsh reality is that cellulite affects over 90% of women in the UK and has been - until now - notoriously difficult to treat. Skin Solutions at Mulberry House, Edinburgh, has seen the light at the end of the cellulite tunnel with the launch of their new, revolutionary LUMICELL TOUCH CELLULITE TREATMENT. The new treatment has had great success in London and America and is now available in Edinburgh. An effective, non-invasive treatment for problem cellulite, Lumicell Touch combines subdermal deep tissue massage with light technology to stimulate proper cell functions in the eradication of cellulite. The treatment helps to repair the cells deep in the skin’s dermis as well as generate collagen growth, increase blood circulation and lymphatic activity in order to eradicate unsightly, embarrassing cellulite.
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“The result is smoother, firmer skin...but the effect on how my clients feel about themselves is much more than skin deep.” Dianne Pedersen, Director, Skin Solutions at Mulberry House
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Plants for office health Plants in the workplace have been scientifically proven over many years to increase productivity and health, especially for workers who spend more than four hours in front of a computer screen. But now a panel of experts, including specialists from the Dutch National Health Institute, has judged five air-purifying plants on their air-cleansing capacity and their practical application in the workplace - and awarded mother-in-law’s-tongue, or SANSEVIERIA, ‘Best Office Plant’. It won not only for its air purifying abilities but also because it’s virtually indestructible. Plant care in the workplace often leaves a lot to be desired, but the Sanseviera requires so little care it will always survive and continue to look good. Sansevieria plants look great and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. As well as the traditional green tongues with pale green edges, there’s also a spiky version called Skyline that looks like a Mohican haircut. Plants come in small, compact sizes, perfect to fit next to a computer monitor, but you can also get much bigger plants that are ideal for placing around the office or for a relaxing waiting area or reception. Available nationwide from florists and garden centres.
Health News Beverley Brown introduces us to the latest health benefiting products on the market.
Why worry about pesticides? According to the US-based Environmental Working Group (EWG) the growing consensus among scientists is that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can cause lasting damage to human health, especially during foetal development and early childhood. Enough is now known about the potential long-term consequences of ingesting these powerful chemicals to advise that we ingest as few as possible. EWG research has found that people who eat the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables (peach, apple, bell pepper, celery, nectarine, strawberries, cherries, kale, lettuce, grapes, carrot and pear) consume an average of 10 pesticides a day; those who eat the 15 least contaminated conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables (onion, avacado, sweetcorn, pineapple, mango, asparagus, sweet peas, kiwi, cabbage, eggplant, papaya, watermelon, broccili, tomato and sweet potato) ingest fewer than 2 pesticides daily. Almost all the studies used to create these lists assume that people rinse or peel fresh produce. Rinsing reduces but doesn’t entirely eliminate pesticides. Peeling helps, but valuable nutrients contained just under the skin are lost. The best approach is to eat a varied diet, wash all produce and buy organic whenever possible, which is becoming easier thanks to initiatives like pesticide-free GOOD NATURED FRUIT from Scottish grower Angus Soft Fruits. Its crops are grown in a pesticide free environment that produces delicious fruit for less than the cost of organic. Good Natured Fruit is available from Asda, Sainsbury’s and The Co-op, from £1.99, www.goodnaturedfruit.co.uk
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Berry good More has been written about the health, beauty and vitality wonders of the Brazilian acai berry (pronounced ah-sa-e) than any other, particularly since anti-aging guru, Dr Nicholas Perricone, recommended acai as his number one super-food and acknowledged it played a role in weight loss. Since then celebrities and youth-possessed Hollywood babes have been downing this elite super-berry. The good news is that Perricone’s claims have been scientifically substantiated. Brazilian acai berries are considered to have the best nutritional value of any fruit on earth, including essential fats, vitamins and minerals (B1, B2, B3, C, E and A, potassium, calcium, copper, magnesium and zinc), ten times the antioxidants of red wine, twice the antioxidants of blueberries, plus 19 essential amino acids. Now Solgar has made it easy to obtain the benefits without going to Brazil just two of its new ACAI BERRY SOFTGELS contain 50mg of concentrated berry extract. A month’s supply (60 softgels) costs £14.75 from health food stores nationwide. For more information tel: 01442 890 355 or visit www.solgar-vitamins.co.uk
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Stay fresh
What is... Kefir?
Keeping food fresh if you only do a shop once a week can be a problem, testament to the vast amount of unused food that’s binned in the UK every day. JML’s FRESH BOX is a smart idea that keeps food fresh for much longer. Switch it on and the air is sucked out from the inside, creating a vacuum, which means food retains its goodness and stays as fresh as the day you put it in. Use it for single food groups - in place of a breadbin for rolls, bread, sandwiches etc, or to extend the lifespan of fruit and vegetables.
This issue ‘WHAT IS...’ focuses on an ancient drink said to be inducing widespread health benefits branded ‘the miracle milk drink’.
Available from www.JMLdirect.com for £49.99
Credited with the extraordinary longevity of people living in the Caucasus Mountain region of the former Soviet Union, Kefir is a fermented, 100% natural probiotic milk drink made by adding living kefir grains to cow’s, goat’s or sheep’s milk. Now available in the UK as NOURISH KEFIR (using fresh cow’s milk), the health benefits of this ancient drink are becoming more widespread and are said to include increased energy, stronger nails and hair and improved digestion. Fermenting milk with living kefir grains enhance its nutritional value, increasing levels of B vitamins as well as important fat soluable vitamins A, D, E and K. Kefir is also a good source of the minerals calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, which are easily assimilated in this form by the body. Kefir is a totally natural probiotic, which means every time you drink it you’re helping good bacteria to flourish in your intestines. As a result, kefir helps boost the immune system and normalise bowel function - and is especially helpful in stopping diarrhoea, reducing wind and bloating (in Russia, kefir is used to treat hospital patients with gastro-intestinal problems). And as the lactose in kefir milk is broken down during fermentation into smaller molecules of glucose and galactose, leaving only very small amounts of lactose, even people who are lactose intolerant should be able to drink and enjoy the benefits of kefir without any after effects. Use it just like ordinary milk, on cereal or as a drink. It’s delicious whizzed in a blender with fruit to make a smoothie. The natural variety tastes like natural yoghurt - sour but with a creamy finish that quickly becomes more-ish. There’s also a sweeter-tasting fruit version made with real fruit. For local stockists or to order tel: 020 8763 1922 or visit www.nourishkefir.co.uk
Your heart’s desire Garlic is widely known for its heart health benefits. However, new research has found that taking a daily garlic supplement may also reduce the risk of skin cancer (malignant melanoma), which is thought to be responsible for 1,700 deaths in the UK each year and is the second most common cancer in people aged 15 to 39. Buy a garlic supplement like KWAI ONE-A-DAY with a high allicin content, the active compound in garlic, to ensure maximum benefits. Available from chemists, supermarkets and health stores priced at £4.99 for 30 supplements.
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Wish you were here! The experience of a spa is arguably unrivalled in its ability to relax, unwind and revitalise. With this in mind, we present three luxurious spa resorts to help quench even an insatiable thirst for indulgence and relaxation in Spain, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Finca Cortesin, Spain.
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Finca Cortesin In need of a bit of luxurious pampering to blow away those winter cobwebs? A five-star hotel just opened on the Spanish coast, Finca Cortesin, will provide just the ticket. This Mediterranean resort aims to offer the traveller the ultimate experience in sophistication, luxury and indulgence. Set in the unspoilt Andalucian hinterland, the new resort boasts 67 elegant suites, a number of which have their own private pool and terrace with stunning views. One of the resort’s most attractive features is the Zen-inspired spa with numerous treatment rooms, a 25 metre heated indoor pool, thermal suites, saunas and steam baths. It is also home to the only snow cabin of its kind in Spain. The creation of the snow cabin is largely influenced by the Finnish tradition of exposing the body to temperatures of hot and cold almost simultaneously - in order to create the perfect harmony for body and soul. Here the cool snow provides the perfect contrast - and refreshment - to a hot sauna or steam bath. This exhilarating experience may put you in the mood for some activity, so there’s a 25-metre pool and a gym to enjoy too. Or if taking it easy is still very much your thing, then delight in a massage, seaweed wrap or a Turkish bath. For golf lovers, there’s the 18-hole golf course. Home to the Volvo World Championships, this course offers idyllic views over the Mediterranean and has earned itself a reputation for being one of the most challenging courses in Europe. All of these activities and pampering are bound to whet the appetite so there’s a selection of bistro dining or gourmet restaurants to choose from. For a light lunch or some traditional tapas (it is Spain after all!) there’s the El Jardin pool bar. And for a more formal affair, there’s the Schilo restaurant serving an unusual fusion of Spanish and Asian cuisine. The hotel is located 1.5 kilometres from the beach near the little town of Casares, one of the most picturesque and authentic villages in Andalusia. The resort is located within one hour of both Gibraltar and Malaga airports, making it easily accessible from many UK airports. A two-night stay for two in a Junior Suite with breakfast and one spa treatment each starts from approximately €700.
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Galgorm Resort If you fancy getting away from all the hubbub of city-life whilst soaking up some of Northern Ireland’s costal beauty, then the Galgorm Resort and Spa is perfect. Nestled within 163 acres of lush parkland, with the River Maine running through its grounds, this resort offers a breathtaking natural backdrop. Choose a traditional room located in the former country house or - for a more secluded setting - a self-catering cottage or riverside log cabin. The luxurious spa - with its soft lighting, serene music, delicate aroma of essential oils and choice of treatments - promises to relax, purify and reawaken both body and soul. It also boasts climate rooms, thermal water-heated stone loungers, experience showers and wet and dry treatment rooms including a hydro bath, hammam plinth and mud serail all of which are complimented by luxurious changing suites. Inspired by the idyllic location, the interior is deliberately decorated with rich wood panelling, marble and natural stone to create an illusion of the inside being outdoors - adding to the magical experience. There’s also a fitness instructor on hand to help you workout, however if that’s too much like hard work then simply enjoy a refreshing dip in the infinity hydrotherapy pool followed by a soak in the outdoor hot-tub before dinner. Enjoy some gourmet cuisine in the River Room restaurant enjoying amazing floor-to-ceiling panoramic views over the river. Or for a more casual - and lively - affair, pop along to the Gilles Bar & Grill that serves traditional Irish food. With open log fires, exposed beams, stonewalls and live Irish music, it will provide the perfect cosy atmosphere to round off the days. The resort is located 20 minutes from Belfast International airport, 35 minutes from the George Best Belfast City Airport and half an hour from the buzzing city centre of Belfast. The two-night Country Retreat package offers two night’s accommodation in a Superior Guestroom with full Irish breakfast, a four-course evening meal in Gillies Bar & Grill on one evening and use of the thermal areas within the spa from £275 per room.
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Cameron House If you want to get away for a relaxing break but don’t want to travel too far afield then why not schedule a visit to the Cameron House on Loch Lomond? Submerged in beautiful Scottish scenery, this luxurious five-star resort has recently had a multimillion-pound facelift that guarantees the last word in opulence and relaxation. The stylish baronial mansion hosts 74 guests rooms and suites each finished to the highest detail with leather door handles and dreamy beds. For a more intimate stay there’s an extension house for 35 guests with a self-contained wing. The most beguiling feature of the resort’s facelift - especially to the weary traveller - is a newly refurbished spa that promises the ultimate in serene relaxation. Located just three miles from the main hotel and accessible via the hotel’s chauffeur service, is the purpose built award winning ‘The Spa at the Carrick’. Signature treatments include the Carita and Kerstin Florian range (so you can indulgence in a Caviar Facial and Chamomile Body Wrap as well as a range of stress busting treatments and therapies) and the invigorating Cameron House Rainshower. With a ‘hands off’ approach to the spa experience, the Carrick provides a selection of thermal and hydrotherapies to cleanse, rejuvenate and relax the mind and body. The thermal experiences include contoured thermal couches; stone floors, walls and curved stone seating; a traditional wood lined sauna; a steam bath and an aroma steam bath. There is also an ice fountain that provides crushed ice to perfectly counteract the warming effects of the thermal experiences. The Carrick has been specifically designed to embrace the surrounding dramatic landscape, so you can relax in either the indoor or outdoor hydro pools (offering shoulder and neck massage jets; relaxing air loungers and invigorating geysers) whilst soaking up the spectacular views overlooking Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond. The resort is located about 25 minutes from Glasgow Airport. Rates are from £239 per room, B&B and 2 half hour spa treatments.
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WIN a two-night luxury break at LAKE OF MENTEITH HOTEL uptowncompetition
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Enjoy a spectacular break in the Trossachs with our fabulous Lake of Menteith Hotel and Nick Nairn Cook School prize draw! One lucky reader will win a luxurious two-night break, for two people at the Lake Hotel including dinner, bed and breakfast - plus a one day foodie heaven cooking class at the nearby Nick Nairn Cook School.
The Lake of Menteith Hotel sits on the edge of Scotland’s only lake and has just undergone a stylish refurbishment. Decorated in the warm and welcoming style of a classic New England waterfront hotel, the muted tones and extensive use of seasoned local timbers and stone are designed to perfectly compliment the unique location. Dinner and breakfast are served in the Lake of Menteith Hotel’s waterside restaurant where the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets will delight you as much as the menu. As part of the prize, there’s a one-day course included at the Nick Nairn Cook School, where you can choose from a range of classes including Canny Cooking, Easy Going Entertaining and New Scottish Cookery. The Cook School chefs’ expertise in the kitchen extends to putting any nervous non-chefs at ease with their warm and witty repartee. A great day is guaranteed, but more importantly guests go away armed with new skills, inspiration and knowledge and a serious lift in their kitchen confidence. For your chance to win this fabulous prize simply answer the question, complete and return the slip below and keep your fingers crossed!
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CRAIGATIN HOUSE & COURTYARD HAVING had the pleasure of staying at Craigatin House and Courtyard on several occasions our Art Director, Jen, was excited to hear that her favourite place to stay in Pitlochry has won a muchdeserved award. The boutique style bed and breakfast received a prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers Choice award for 2009. In the first year of trading Craigatin House and Courtyard has been voted the third best B&B in Scotland and sixth best B&B in Europe by users of the Tripadviser site. Located in the highland town of Pitlochry, this beautiful early Victorian House was transformed into a boutiquestyle bed and breakfast, providing a unique blend of the traditional with the luxury of contemporary design. The individually designed deluxe rooms offer six-foot beds and fabulous fabrics and furnishings. For special occasions the UPTOWN tried and tested! luxury suite has the addition of a private, stylish sitting room complete with large LCD TV, DVD/CD player and a small library of movies. We happily recommend Craigatin House and Courtyard and give it the UPTOWN seal of approval. CRAIGATIN HOUSE & COURTYARD 165 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5QL Tel: 01796 472478, www.craigatinhouse.co.uk
ADAMO HOTEL THE picturesque town of Bridge of Allan has witnessed the transformation of the former Queen’s Hotel to an exciting new hotel and venue: Adamo, Bridge of Allan. Its 15 bedrooms range from stylish doubles to townhouses and their sanctuary-like interior will surely enhance your stay with luxuries including body jet showers, spa baths, crisp cotton linen and wifi. Or for true indulgence opt for the exclusive open plan penthouse with its black glass bathroom, hydrotherapy bath, drench shower and full dining facilities. The restaurant uses mainly local, fresh and seasonal ingredients and it is designed to make you feel relaxed by displaying natural wood tones and copper details. The elegant venue is perfect for intimate or formal gatherings. When it’s time to unwind try the chic Long Bar & Lounge - the large, floor to ceiling windows let natural light in all day long. The contemporary style of natural slate and wood complements the laid-back atmosphere. Adamo Hotel are confident that if you are after quality and sophisticated luxury then you won’t be disappointed. ADAMO HOTEL 24 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan FK9 4HP Tel: 01786 833268, www.adamohotels.com
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ISLE OF ERISKA HOTEL VISITORS to the five AA red star Isle of Eriska hotel, spa and island are in for a visual and a culinary feast at the same time in the hotel’s new-look restaurant. Following a £100,000 redesign and refurbishment, the three AA rosette awarded restaurant will be open to nonresidents for the first time. Owners Beppo and Chay Buchanan-Smith commissioned Newcastle-based designers Ward Robinson to turn the formal dining room of the Sots Baronial mansion into a more contemporary, welcoming and stylish restaurant. The new look was created using exquisite, textured fabrics and introducing brighter colours inspired by the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish west coast. Wine lovers will enjoy the newly created open wine cellar, situated in the former Butler’s Pantry with 400 wine bins on display. Co-owner Beppo Buchanan-Smith commented: “We have kept the distinct ‘Eriska feel’ our guests have come to love but at the same time added a sumptuous, contemporary touch to the restaurant.” “The new space really puts the delicious dishes our head chef Robert MacPherson and his team create centre stage and we look forward to welcoming our hotel guests and non-residents alike to enjoy this unique island.” ISLE OF ERISKA HOTEL, SPA AND ISLAND, Ledaig, by Oban, Argyll PA37 1SD Tel: 01631 720371, www.eriska-hotel.co.uk
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ETEAKET EXPERIENCE Edinburgh’s recently launched tea boutique and café, eteaket. eteaket’s mission is to make good tea accessible to novices and connoisseurs alike. They offer unique loose-leaf teas expertly sourced from around the world, to be enjoyed in proper vintage teacups in a fresh, chic and contemporary surrounding. Select from an extensive menu of teas and tea beverages, most available to-go as well as to sit in. Their Tea Boffins will brew your tea using specially filtered water at just the right temperature for your chosen leaf and will be on hand to answer any tea related trivia. They also serve a range of sandwiches, toasted ciabattas, light lunches and patisserie, as well as affordable, but indulgent Afternoon Tea and Cream Tea. ETEAKET 41 Frederick Street, Edinburgh EH2 1EP Tel: 0131 226 2982, www.eteaket.co.uk 112
R34 Restaurant is set in a stunningly renovated A-grade, Art Deco building directly behind Glasgow International Airport just 15 minutes from Glasgow city centre. Named after the airship that completed the first transatlantic air crossing in both directions in 1919, the R34 was constructed on the site where the restaurant is now located. Committed to sourcing organic produce wherever possible R34 Restaurant wants to ensure customers receive the highest quality food, with great emphasis placed on supporting the local community. R34’s starters menu includes such tempting options as: peat smoked haddock with colcannon, poached egg and pommery mustard dressing; pate forestiere with homemade cumberland sauce, bacan lardon salad and brioche. Main courses include: braised shin of Renfrewshire Highland Beef, creamed potatoes, roasted beetroot and pan juices; pan fried brill with béarnaise sauce, spinach, french beans and new potatoes; Killochries Farm lamb wellington with crab moussoline, dauphinoise potatoes and baby leeks and fillet of Ayrshire pork with gallette potatoes, forest mushrooms, braised onion and parsala jus. Meanwhile desserts include: red berry and rose jelly with clotted cream; crème brulee, raspberry pavlova with vanilla ice cream and a cheese board. Whilst the R34 restaurant offers classic food with a twist, its daytime R34 café/bistro sister, situated within the same building, offers a comprehensive range of honest, wholesome, home-style food each day of the week. R34 RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ @ INDIA OF INCHINNAN Greenock Road, Inchinnan, Renfrew PA4 9LH Tel: 0141 533 4069, www.indiaofinchinnan.co.uk
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Why not come and spend the day with us and bring some of your important clients or staff, and enjoy a fun filled and challenging Corporate Away Day at our beautiful Castle and Estate. For example, you could partake in team building exercises organised by our countryside rangers, or enjoy the stunning scenery around our Estate from one of our own horses. We can also organise trout fishing, clay shooting and golf.
Kelburn is in a commanding position beside a spectacular glen and waterfall, half a mile from the sea. It is also the perfect place for your dream Castle wedding, grand yet intimate, formal yet relaxed. Following the world famous Graffitti Art Project Kelburn is now the most colourfull castle in Scotland.
Kelburn Castle is the ideal place to entertain your corporate lunch or dinner guests, from drinks in the seventeenth century Drawing Room, to a meal in the Victorian dining room
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With spring sprung and summer on its way there’s no better time to plan a golf break at one of the many outstanding golfing destinations Scotland has to offer!
ROXBURGHE HOTEL & GOLF COURSE OLD COURSE HOTEL ST. ANDREWS MACDONALD AVIEMORE HOTEL THE GLENEAGLES HOTEL CAMERON HOUSE ON LOCH LOMOND THE CALLY PALACE HOTEL 115
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ROXBURGHE HOTEL & GOLF COURSE Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 8JZ Tel: 01573 450 331 | www.roxburghe.net
THE Roxburghe Hotel is a luxury golf resort situated near Kelso in the Scottish Borders. Quality and service make it a popular hotel choice in the Borders. Formerly known as Sunlaws House Hotel, The Roxburghe Hotel and Estate was acquired by The Duke of Roxburghe in the 1960s. It was used as an estate office for many years before it was transformed into the grand country house it is today. The hotel has 22 luxury bedrooms, many of which have been individually designed by the Duchess of Roxburghe herself. Each room has its own character and style from superior to feature rooms and suites. 16 of the rooms are within the main house while there are 6 rooms in the courtyard steading. In addition to the luxury accommodation, guests can relax in the lounges, eat in one of the many restaurants, enjoy a visit to the spa or partake in one of a vast selection of sporting and leisure activities available. These include clay pigeon shooting, salmon fishing, archery, falconry, mountain biking, croquet and golf. The Duke of Roxburghe, an avid golfer, commissioned Dave Thomas to build this challenging course on his estate, which was opened in 1997. Since that time the course has achieved significant accolades including being named one of Scotland's top five inland courses and the venue for the Scottish Seniors Open for 5 years running. Scotland's top European Tour professionals have played and enjoyed the course. Sam Torrance said that “Roxburghe's signature hole, the ‘Viaduct’, is my favourite
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14th tee in Scotland! It’s such a beautiful hole in such a glorious setting.” When Colin Montgomerie opened the course with Nick Faldo, he commented, “I was impressed with the design and the quality of The Roxburghe. The Greens were immaculate and the course picturesque, a pleasure to play for professional and amateur alike”. The result of Thomas’s design bears his distinct hallmark of deep challenging bunkers and large rolling greens. The wide fairways follow the natural contours of the land, making full use of the various changes in elevations. The aforementioned signature ‘Viaduct’ hole is an elevated tee commanding views of the River Teviot that hug the left of the fairway with an imposing viaduct in the background. Craig Montgomerie, the Roxburghe professional offers advice to help visitors enjoy their first experience. “The heart of the course are the par threes, play those well and you’ll likely make a good score as three of them are around the 190 yards mark. Because of water hazards on two and bunkering on the third, the ball has to be long, high and straight to have any chance of reaching the putting surface in regulation.”
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OLD COURSE HOTEL ST. ANDREWS Old Station Road, St. Andrews KY16 9SP Tel: 01334 474371 | www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk
WITH its superb location on one of the world’s most famous golf courses, a luxurious Kohler Waters Spa, decadent dining, and the utmost attention-to-detail, Scotland’s multi award-winning five-star resort - the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa - is a must-have golf resort experience. This magnificent hotel features a collection of beautiful bedrooms and suites, many with picture-postcard views of the Old Course, the historic university town of St Andrews and the Fife coast that stretches for miles. As a 5 red star hotel - the ultimate AA accolade - pesonalised and discreet service comes as standard. Enjoy dining à deux in the privacy of your suite and indulge in the Little Luxuries Service which includes a rose-petal turndown, a sample of wickedly indulgent chocolates prepared by the hotel’s Pastry Chef, and bath-time Champagne. Kohler Waters Spa, the first of its kind outside the USA, offers a unique range of signature Kohler bathing treatments - exclusive in the UK - as well as a range of innovative treatments from the Highland Fling to a
dedicated Sleep Package. The Spa’s facilities feature a crystal-clear 20-metre swimming pool with a cascading waterfall, fabulous rooftop hot tub, thermal suite with hydrotherapy pool, plunge pool, Japanese steam room, sauna with light therapy and laminar flow showers. The Old Course Hotel is, of course, famous for its location on the Old Course - it actually borders the 17th ‘Road Hole’. St Andrews is globally renowned as the home of golf, with its 11 courses - seven of championship class - and a golf academy, as well as the Royal and Ancient which sets the rules of golf worldwide. The hotel also has its own championship course, The Duke’s, which is a magnificent and recently-landscaped heathland masterpiece, transformed by American course architect Tim Liddy, a protégé of Pete Dye, one of the best-known names in golf design. The Old Course Hotel is offering the ultimate golf experience this year. The ‘Suite Golf’ package offers guaranteed tee times on the Old Course plus three nights in a luxury suite, dinner on two nights in the Road Hole Fine Dining Restaurant and a 50-minute spa treatment in Kohler Waters Spa. In addition to a round over the Old Course, this unique experience includes a tee time at The Duke's, and a round over either the New or Jubilee Course. For further details on the Old Course Hotel or to book the Suite Golf package (valid until end December 2009), please tel: 01334 474371, email reservations@oldcoursehotel.co.uk quoting HOMGLF or visit www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk
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SPEY Valley Championship Golf Course is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort, one of Scotland’s most popular leisure resorts offering fine hotels, selfcontained woodland lodges, delicious dining options and a brand new spa and leisure arena. Golfers are in for a treat at the Spey Valley Championship Golf Course, destined to become one of the best golf courses in Scotland, with some of the most breathtaking views in the world. Course designer, Dave Thomas, refers to Spey Valley as the potential jewel in his crown. The 18-hole par 72 Spey Valley Golf Course is really 4 golf courses in one. Meandering through the trees along the banks of the sparkling River Spey, it covers 7,153 yards of heathland, woodland, links and inland terrain. The signature hole is the 5th, officially the longest hole in Scotland at 635 yards (par 5), however several others deserve a mention for their natural beauty. The 6th spans a lake which has been adopted as a nesting site by a bird colony. The 12th, at the start of the home stretch, the Spey Valley opens up like a film set, while the 16th presents a real challenge for even the most experienced golfer. However, the most spectacular of all has to be the 18th, with its two bunkers designed to mirror the undulating corries of the mountains beyond. Feeling a bit rusty? Golfers can also book lessons or take a half-hour refresher with golf professional Murray Urquhart.
MACDONALD AVIEMORE HOTEL Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort, Aviemore PH22 1PN Tel: 0844 879 9152 | www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/aviemore
THE GLENEAGLES HOTEL Auchterarder, Perthshire PH3 1NF Tel: 01764 662231 | www.gleneagles.com THE Gleneagles Hotel is one of Scotland’s most luxurious AA Five Red Star resorts. Set in 850 acres of stunning Perthshire countryside, it is home to three championship golf courses and a wide array of outdoor leisure activities. Throughout the hotel guests will find the finest comfort from the elegant restaurants to the 232 spacious guest bedrooms, including 26 opulent suites. Guests can also relax in the calming atmosphere of the award-winning Spa by ESPA. The King’s and the Queen’s golf courses are world famous and offer the ability to order a gourmet snack at the turn. Its other championship course is The PGA Centenary course, the chosen venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup, which was created by Jack Nicklaus. Golfers can also brush up on their skills at the Golf Academy and there are unrivalled 5 star facilities to entertain guests when they’re not on the course. The Golf Academy includes a 320-yard double-ended driving range and two swing rooms with the latest Dartfish technology to analyse and perfect every aspect of a golfers game, while the team of PGA professionals improve the performance of enthusiastic beginners and advanced players alike through lessons and instruction. The friendly ‘Wee Course’ provides an enjoyable experience for beginners and experienced players. Gleneagles also has an 11-acre championship practice ground, a 9-hole pitch & putt course and several putting greens on the estate.
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A magnificent baronial mansion surrounded by 100 acres of woodland, Cameron House on Loch Lomond, part of the De Vere Collection, blends traditional Scottish influences with sumptuous contemporary décor to offer guests a memorable stay in the finest surroundings. Located just 3 miles from the main hotel, the purpose built Carrick houses a stand alone spa, the golf clubhouse and The Claret Jug restaurant. The Carrick is the clubhouse for the new 18-hole, 71-par golf course by the same name. Created by the visionary golf course designer Doug Carrick, the stunning course uses every inch of the dramatic landscape straddling the fault lines between the Scottish lowlands and highlands with nine holes set in each. Some of the elevated holes offer spectacular views of Loch Lomond to the west and Ben Lomond to the north, providing not only stimulating and challenging golf, but some breathtaking photo opportunities - none more so than the elevated tee 80ft above the green at the signature hole, the 199-yard, par 3, 14th called ‘Tappet Doon’. After an exhilarating round, it is just a short boat ride back to the hotel’s jetty across the waters of Loch Lomond in the impressive Celtic Warrior. Back at the hotel ‘The Wee Demon’ nine-hole golf course, is designed to present a challenge even for low handicap players, with two holes surrounded by water, some long and tricky par 3s and a magnificent par 5.
CAMERON HOUSE ON LOCH LOMOND Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire G83 8QZ Tel: 01389 755 565 | www.devere-hotels.co.uk/cameronhouse
THE CALLY PALACE HOTEL Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries & Galloway DG7 2DL Tel: 01557 814 341 | www.callypalace.co.uk ON the outskirts of the pretty village of Gatehouse of Fleet on the Solway coast, the Cally Palace is set within the grounds of over 150 acres and has been owned by the McMillan family since 1981. The Cally Palace dates back to 1763 when James Murray, owner of the Cally Estate, chose the superb setting overlooking the Galloway hills to build his country mansion. The Cally Palace boasts 56 ensuite rooms, leisure facilities, tennis courts, croquet lawn and snooker room. Meals are served in their elegant dining room using only the freshest and finest Galloway produce creating memorable dishes for their guests to enjoy. Cally Palace has its own 18 hole, 6062 yards, par 71 golf course. It was opened in 1994 and designed by well-known Golf Architect Tom Macaulay. The golf course is for the use of the hotel guests and the welcoming atmosphere will guarantee a relaxing yet challenging round. Sculpted into the parkland surrounding the hotel, the course uses the natural contours of the land, the magnificent trees, hidden burns and the Cally Lake. As golfers play the course they can savour wonderful views of Cardonness Castle, Rutherford’s Monument and the Fleet Estuary. There is also a practice area and putting green and golf buggies are available for hire. 50 yards from breakfast table to tee!
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SAM TORRANCE, long term supporter of Aberlour commented: I have supported Aberlour Child Care Trust in the past and admire the work they are doing with some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Scotland. Vital funds are required to enable them to continue to do this important work to help children and keep them safe from harm and enable them to fulfil their potential. I know that Aberlour has had previous support from Scotland’s golf community and I hope that their new partnership with Golf Marketing Direct can help them to bring much needed funding through sales of their new GMD GOLD CARD. I hope too that golfers across Scotland will look favourably at Aberlour’s new partnership and continue to support the work which Aberlour does.
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Scotland’s children’s charity, ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST, has been taken on as the nominated charity of GREATROOM LTD, incorporating GOLF MARKETING DIRECT and UPTOWN magazine. GOLF MARKETING DIRECT’S GOLD CARD gives golfers exclusive deals on green fees at some of Scotland’s top courses. It’s not just restricted to golf though as there are some great offers on hotels, spas, restaurants and retailers. For every GMD GOLD CARD sold via the website, www.golfmarketingdirect.co.uk, a donation will be made to the
ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST and of course from any cards sold at the charity’s fundraising events. This will help the charity in raising vital funds that are needed across projects supporting Scotland’s most vulnerable children. Golf Marketing Direct will also be present at the BARCLAYS SCOTTISH OPEN AT LOCH LOMOND, 9 - 12 JULY. For everyone who purchases a GMD GOLD CARD at the Scottish Open a donation of £5 per card will be made to the charity. If you are interested in finding out more about the GMD GOLD CARD visit www.golfmarketingdirect.co.uk or email Fiona Cameron, fiona@greatroom.co.uk To find out more about Aberlour Child Care Trust please visit www.aberlour.org.uk or contact Sanjay Singh at Aberlour, Tel: 01786 450 335
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This innovative partnership with Golf Marketing Direct allows us to raise funds which will sustain our important work with children and young people who are living with disability, parental drug or alcohol dependency, emotional or behavioural difficulties or where the circumstances at home are so bad they are forced to run away. Having the backing of Scottish icons like Sam Torrance gives Aberlour a real boost and it’s great that businesses are keen to form a partnership to give children and young people a better start in life. We look forward to a rewarding partnership and continued support from Sam.
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FIONA CAMERON, PR & Marketing Manager of Greatroom Ltd added: We wanted to choose a Scottish based charity and it was a very hard decision to make with so many worthwhile charities all struggling during these difficult times. Having listened to just some of the many heart-rending stories and the suffering of children in our own country, we were only too delighted to work with Aberlour Child Care Trust and hope that the charity will find our partnership beneficial. 121
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UPTOWN welcomes Jean-Baptiste Bady, Head Chef of the elegant three AA rosette restaurant at Kinnaird Hotel. To celebrate the arrival of spring he whets our appetites with recipes to create a delicious two-course meal.
ROASTED HALIBUT WITH LANGOUSTINE & FENNEL FONDANT Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
4 halibut troncon/fillet (150g each) 2 bulbs of fennel Juice of 1 lemon 100ml olive oil 1 litre of chicken stock 50g butter cubes 4 large peeled langoustine 8 confit tomatoes Salt and pepper METHOD
• Cut the fennel into approx 2.5 cm thick slices and place them into the chicken stock adding the lemon juice and 50ml of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 20 minutes. • Season the halibut with salt and pepper and roast with the remaining olive oil in the oven at 200OC / 392OF / Gas 6, for approximately 10 minutes (remembering to baste frequently). Then remove and leave to rest in a warm place for 5 minutes.
• Remove the fennel from the liquid and reserve in a warm place. Meanwhile, reduce the liquid mixture by half and whisk 50g of butter cubes into the reduction. • Panfry the langoustines in a little olive oil then add the the confit tomatoes to warm through.
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BLACKCURRANT SOUFFLÉ Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
300g of blackcurrants 100g caster sugar (for the puree) 75g caster sugar (for the base) 20g caster sugar (for coating) 20-25g corn flour 10g melted butter 5-6 egg whites Icing sugar (optional for serving) 4 x 4 inch soufflé moulds Blackcurrant sorbet Seasonal berries
METHOD - BLACKCURRANT PUREE/SOUFFLE BASE
• Liquidize the blackcurrants to make a puree. Then pass the puree through a sieve. Boil 100g of the caster sugar with enough water to form a soft ball, and then add the sugar ball to the puree. • Moisten the corn flour with a little water and whisk into the puree over a moderate heat until the mixture thickens and the corn flour has cooked out completely. This is the soufflé base needed for the next part of the recipe. 124
METHOD - FOR THE SOUFFLÉ BASE
• Prepare the soufflé moulds by buttering with the melted butter and then coat generously with the 20g of caster sugar.
• Separate the eggs (you will only need egg whites for the recipe). Mix the egg whites with half of the 75g of caster sugar at full speed until the whites form a soft peak. Add the rest of the sugar and whisk until the mixture is firm but not dry. • In a large bowl thoroughly mix one third of this egg white mixture with the soufflé base. Then fold the rest of the egg white mixture in gently, making sure no white patches are showing. Spoon into the moulds and scrape the tops flat with a palette knife. • Place the moulds onto a baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes at 180-190OC / 374OF / Gas 5. Dust with some icing sugar before serving with the blackcurrant sorbet and seasonal berries.
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What’s on in Scotland PERTH
BORDERS
Perth Festival of the Arts
BORDERS BOOK FESTIVAL
Perth Concert Hall, Perth Theatre and St John’s Kirk, Perth Musuem & Art Gallery Box Office: 01738 621 031 www.perthfestival.co.uk
National Trust for Scotland’s Harmony House, Melrose Box Office: 0844 357 1060 www.bordersbookfestival.org
21 - 31 MAY 2009
18 - 21 JUNE 2009
THIS May-time festival has earned itself an established reputation of late - attracting such high-profile artists as Courtney Pine, Van Morrison and Lesley Garrett, to name but a few. And this year promises to be a particularly good one thanks to Scotland’s special Homecoming celebrations. The line up offers a jam-packed schedule of cultural performances over its 11-day course and is surely worth a visit for those who love all things arts. There’ll be everything from traditional and classical music, opera and dance productions right through to more contemporary rock music and comedy acts. Highlights from this year’s line up include Edwyn Collins and Seth Lakeman. And like any great festival there’ll be something for those who like to indulge in a spot of shopping; the festival’s Art on the River features a selection of paintings, ceramics, jewellery and artworks on sale from stalls along Tay Street and in local galleries. There are also free-of-charge lunchtime concerts in St John’s Kirk. The finale takes place on Sunday evening with Nicola Beneditti playing at the Brewin Dolphin Festival Concert with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andrew Litton.
FESTIVAL season is nearly upon us…forget Glastonbury, V Festival or even Scotland’s own T in the Park, for the Borders spring festival is the one to go to this year - well for book lovers and self-confessed literary geeks anyway. Some of the biggest names in books will be attending from a wide literary spectrum; ranging from high politics, low humour and espionage to great fiction writing and low literature works. Highlights to look forward to include the Scottish Arts Council awards, with the winners announced on Friday evening by household name, Rory Bremner, as well as open air musicians and entertainment, culminating in a closing concert to round off the festivities on the final night. Most of the events are held on the green in two marquees, and there’ll be a festival bookshop tent selling books written by authors appearing at the event. This will also be the venue for book signings after the events. And as a good read is never fully complete without a hot cuppa, there’ll be a café bar open all day and night serving teas, coffees, wines and cakes.
Women are out in full force before the race.
THROUGHOUT SCOTLAND Race For Life Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Fife, Perth, Dundee, Falkirk, Irvin, Carlisle Tel: 0871 641 2282 www.raceforlife.org
10 MAY - 12 JULY 2009
Scotland’s captivating violinist, Nicola Benedetti, will be rounding off this year’s festivities.
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WHILST running off a Sunday hangover and spending your precious weekend in a pair of jogging shoes might not initially appeal, think again, because Race for Life has more to offer than seemingly arduous exercise. Organised by Cancer Research, it’s the UK’s largest women only fundraising event and there’s a real feeling of camaraderie in the air; so many women coming together to help those affected by cancer creates a real buzz for participants and supporters alike. The races are open to women of all ages and fitness levels, and you can walk, jog or run the 5-kilometre course whichever pace suits you best. Some women don’t do any preparation for the event but if you would like to get into shape, then this can provide the perfect opportunity to get motivated. On the day there’ll be music to set the atmosphere and once you’ve crossed the finish line you’ll get a Race for Life medal and a goody bag - not to mention the pleasure of knowing that you did something fun to help beat cancer. Book lovers enjoying the sunshine outside the bookshop and café bar tent at the festival.
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RESEARCHED BY JULIE PRICE
A selection of forthcoming Scottish events to put in your diary GLASGOW
DUNDEE
Manon
Flower & Food Festival
Theatre Royal Hope St, Glasgow Box Office: 0870 060 6647, www.ambassadortickets.com
Camperdown Country Park, Coupar Angus Road Tel: 01382 433815 www.dundeeflowerandfoodfestival.com
20 - 31 MAY 2009
4 - 6 SEPTEMBER 2009
TISSUES at the ready. Massuet’s famous tragedy about one woman’s painful struggle in life and love is being performed at the Theatre Royal this month. When Manon, a beautiful young woman, is travelling to a convent she makes the acquaintance of Chevalier Des Grieux whilst staying at an inn. They fall in love and elope to Paris but are soon tracked down by her cousin and his friend, the nobleman Charles de Bretigny. Desiring Manon’s affections, De Bretigny persuades her to leave Des Grieux with promises of wealth and luxury. Manon is torn between her impetuous love for penniless student Des Grieux or a privileged and opulent life with the wealthy de Bretigny. Massuet’s passionate and moving tale is given even greater emotion by the large-scale production of choreographed ballet scenes and an impressive chorus. The 19th century tragedy, which was first preformed at the Opera Comique in Paris way back in 1884, is coming to Glasgow in the form of a Scottish Opera premiere. Anne Sophie Duprels makes her Scottish Opera debut playing the part of Manon and Scottish Opera welcomes back internationally acclaimed tenor Paul Charles Clarke, whilst the Scottish Opera Music Director Francesco Corti conducts.
IT all started in a couple of tents on the lawn of Camperdown House. Now, this high-profile event has two marquees attracting over 21,000 people, not to mention a stream of TV celebrities to entertain the crowds. This festival is the first of its kind in Scotland and has developed over the years to a three-day extravaganza with a host of events that attract gardening fanatics and foodies alike. The festival provides a showcase for fabulous floral and garden displays; last year there were more than a thousand individual exhibits in categories including cut flowers, pot plants, vegetables, honey, wine, baking and handicrafts. The food festival element provides visitors with the chance to see a high quality three-day cookery demonstration programme featuring both celebrity and top Scottish chefs. Visitors can tuck into top-notch local, national and international produce. There are also talks from experts, a craft fair, competitions, live bands, entertainment and a themed activity marquee for the kids.
Actress Sienna Miller
Actress Keira Knightley
EDINBURGH Edinburgh International Film Festival Various venues Tel: 0131 228 4051 www.edfilmfest.org.uk
17 - 28 JUNE 2009
Italian conductor and music director of the Scottish opera, Francesco Corti.
BORN alongside Edinburgh’s International Festival many moons ago, the Edinburgh International Film Festival has now become a leading cultural event in its own right. With the massive variety of films on offer it can be hard to know where to begin so pick up a brochure either by email or post, and take time over a drink to pick something from the many sub categories. With this summer event there really is something for everyone - whether you’re a diehard film buff that really knows your movies or the kind of person that visits the cinema only to see the latest blockbuster. The opening and closing Galas are usually prestigious affairs with the glamorous Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller gracing the red carpet last year, as well as appearances from the festival’s patrons Sir Sean Connery, Tilda Swinton and Robert Carlyle. Films ranging from short and feature documentaries to fiction films coming from every corner of the globe are screened throughout the 12 days, as well as discussions, master classes and special events. Tickets are on sale from noon on Friday 8 May. Two patrons show off their impressive flower and food creations at last year’s festival
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