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o, the Festival period is almost upon us. I know that there are some curmudgeons who loathe the transformation of Edinburgh into the cultural capital of the world for the summer, and who would rather the hordes of tourists who descend upon the city would just stay away, but this is a time of year that makes my heart sing.

Of course we have the International Festival and the Fringe to look forward to, and they are a joy in so many ways. But it’s often the smaller festivals that really surprise and enthral. Whether it’s those devoted to books, jazz and blues, science, magic, fi lm, art, Beltane, children’s – or even more esoteric options such as the

‘It’s so often the smaller festivals which really surprise and enthral’ festival of the harp – every interest is catered for.

Apart from the prestige, money and energy these festivals bring to Edinburgh, more than anything else they bring people to our great city. Throw in the Royal Military Tattoo and almost five million people came to Edinburgh specifically to see a festival – that’s more than for the Olympics or the football World Cup. So, to those people who are tempted to moan, here’s an idea: get over it and get out there. Edinburgh now has something for everyone, but you won’t fi nd it unless you go looking for it...

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Contents ISSUE #10 JUNE/JULY 2017

INSIDE THE MAGAZINE

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A day in the life of Skipper of Maid of the Forth Duncan Macrae loves to be out at sea

.30 The newbies Edinburgh’s hottest new restaurants go under the spotlight

.34 Ciao bello!

Six of Edinburgh’s most loved Italian restaurants

.38 Iconic boozer The Cumberland Bar is the ideal spot for a summer sundowner

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My city garden A once derelict hidden haven in Riccarton has taken 40 years to perfect

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Fashion icon

Judy R Clark brings an eccentric edge to her timeless tailored garments

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.16 Ferry tale There is a lot going on in South Queensferry

Street style

As Oscar de la Renta once said, ‘fashion is a trend, style lives within a person’

.42 This inconspicuous Georgian terraced flat in the New Town is hiding a colourful secret inside

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The graduates

Edinburgh designers showcase their work ahead of Graduate Fashion Week

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Beauty

Tackle problem skin with advice from skincare expert Charlotte Connoley and try the best spa treatments in town

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Festival fever 70 years ago Edinburgh welcomed its first festival

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Contents FASHION

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What’s on Make the most of all Edinburgh has to offer this summer with our guide to the best events in town

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Property

The movers and shakers in the city’s property market

Scene in Edinburgh

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My Edinburgh

Comedian Craig Hill finds peace in our bustling city

EDITOR: Richard Bath CREATIVE EDITOR: Heddy Forrest GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Amanda Richardson ARTWORKER: Andrew Balahura PRODUCTION CONTROLLER: Madeleine Smith PHOTOGRAPHER: Angus Blackburn STAFF WRITERS: Morag Bootland, Hermione Lister-Kaye, Julia Welstead INTERNS: Claire MacAulay, Abigail Dobie SALES DIRECTOR: Brian Cameron SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER & SALES: Janice Johnston SALES & MARKETING ASSISTANT: Katie Hogg Published by Wyvex Media Ltd. While SF Edinburgh is prepared to consider unsolicited articles, transparencies and artwork, it only accepts such material on the strict understanding that it incurs no liability for its safe custody or return. The views and opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of Wyvex Media Ltd.

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Since the Edinburgh International Festival was established in 1947, Edinburgh has become a cultural hub, hosting hundreds of festivals, big and small, each year WORDS BY HERM IONE LISTER-K AY E

A performer attracts the crowds on the Royal Mile during the Fringe Festival in August.

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THE HISTORY JOHNSTONS OF EDINBURGH'S OF ELGINFESTIVALS

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n 1947, exactly 70 years ago, Edinburgh welcomed its first three festivals – the International Festival, the Festival Fringe and the Film Festival. After immediate success, the festival scene grew over the following decades with the introduction of the Military Tattoo in 1950, Jazz and Blues Festival in 1978 and the International Book Festival in 1989.

It all started in 1945 when Austrian impresario Rudolf Bing, who had settled in the UK after fleeing the Anschluss with Nazi Germany, proposed Edinburgh as the ideal location for an international festival. After the

their own festival in competition.

They called themselves the ‘Festival Adjuncts’, but a journalist referred to the unofficial group as being on ‘the fringes of official festival drama’, and the term stuck, thus coining the Festival Fringe.

At the same time, pioneering documentary filmmaker John Grierson and a small group of others were organising the first film festival – now the longest-running film festival in the world. Their inaugural year showcased 75 films from 18 countries.

It wasn’t until the 1960s that the city’s reputation for comedy really took off. It started at the Lyceum

After the devastation of two world wars, the idea of an international fair was applauded devastation of two world wars, the idea was applauded as a chance to encourage post-war relations with other countries and to establish Edinburgh as a cultural hotspot.

A festival committee was founded to organise the event and an opening date was decided upon – 24 August 1947. The committee invited acts from all over the world, including Bruno Walter and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, to highlight the occasion. However, eight British theatre companies who had not been invited to take part took offence and decided to set up 10 |

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Theatre with a show called Beyond the Fringe. It featured a group of students from the Cambridge Footlights and The Oxford Revue comedy clubs called Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Bennett and Jonathan Miller. After rave reviews, the comic quartet went on to perform their show around the world. In 1963 President John F. Kennedy attended one of their performances in New York. After that comedy acts from around the world began to descend on Edinburgh with hopes of following in the footsteps of the great Pete and WWW.SFEDINBURGH.CO.UK

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Festival facts

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place on the esplanade at Edinburgh Castle. Inset: A musician from The Ambling Band playing at the Grassmarket during the Fringe Festival.

89% of Edinburgh inhabitants say they love the Festival.

71% of tourists to the city say the Edinburgh festivals are their sole or most important reason for visiting Scotland.

4,537,937 people attended the Edinburgh festivals in 2015.

Festival goers spent £30.1 million on food and drink and £29.5 million on accommodation in 2016.

At the 2015 Fringe there were 50,266 performances of 3,269 different shows, with around 2,298,100 tickets issued.

Edinburgh’s 12 major festivals generated £280 million in 2015 alone, a 19% increase since 2010.

In 2016, a total of 643 free shows and 164 pay-what-youwant shows were included in the Fringe programme.

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In 2015 the festivals generated £313 million for the Scottish economy © DAN MOSLEY FOR BELTANE FIRE SOCIETY

Clockwise from top: The Beltane Fire Festival marks the start of summer; The International Book Festival in Charlotte Square; Founder of MagicFest Kevin Quantum; The International Science Festival.

Dud. Now the Fringe puts on more than 3,000 shows in 294 different venues, with performers from 48 countries.

Now well-established as a world-leading cultural resort, the book festival soon followed suit. Established in 1983, the event organised 30 ‘meet the author’ events. Today the festival holds 700 events and welcomes over 220,000 people each year.

Since 1947, the number of festival additions includes the science, art and children’s festivals, and MagicFest.

Edinburgh’s cultural focus has also paved the way for an astonishing variety of smaller festivals such as the harp, fashion, Iranian, German bierfest and yarn festivals.

In fact, 68% of Edinburgh locals say the International Festival has made them more likely to explore other cultural events during the year.

The fun doesn’t stop in winter. Festivals like the Storytelling Festival, Samhuinn Fire Festival and Edinburgh’s Christmas continue right through to Hogmanay, which welcomes over 80,000 revellers, making it the largest New Year street party in the world.

In 2015 the festivals generated £313 million for the Scottish economy and were attended by 4.5 million people from around the world – a greater attendance than the FIFA World Cup. 12 |

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A ferry tale Picturesque South Queensferry received its epithet after a ferry service was initiated there

by Queen Margaret in the 11th century

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On its opening, the Forth Rail Bridge was the longest cantilever bridge in the world and remained so for 28 years.

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INSIDE FASHION EDINBURGH Clockwise from top left: South Queensferry’s cobbled high street runs parallel to the firth, allowing views to the rail and road bridges; A view of the Forth Rail Bridge, completed in 1890; The Jubilee Clock Tower on the High Street.

Forth Road facts • The bridge stands 512ft above the water at its highest point.

• It took 39,000 tons of steel and 210,000 tons of concrete to build.

• There are 30,800 miles of wire in the suspension cables.

• Seven men lost their lives during its construction.

• In 2001 the bridge was awarded Historic Scotland’s Category A listed structure status.

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n the 11th century, during the reign of King Malcolm III and his Queen Consort, Margaret, a ferry service crossing the Firth of Forth was established just 10 miles north west of Edinburgh from a settlement called Cas Chaolas. The Queen, who was canonised in 1250 by Pope Innocent IV and became Saint Margaret of Scotland, is said to have initiated the ferry service to allow pilgrims to cross the Firth of Forth on their way to Dunfermline Abbey and St Andrews, and so the settlement came to be known as ‘Queensferry’. The service ran until 1964 when the Forth Road Bridge was built.

The ‘Edgar’ of Port Edgar, the marina just west of the town, pays homage to Queen

Forth Rail facts • It was opened by the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, on 4 March 1890.

• The bridge is 8,094ft long.

• When opened it had the longest single cantilever bridge span in the world.

• The bridge was designed

by Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker.

• In July 2015 the bridge was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Queen returned by boat, marking the final voyage of the 800 year old ferry service Margaret’s brother Edgar Ætheling. Port Edgar, once naval base HMS Lochinvar, now bustles with a watersports centre and 300 berths with full tidal access.

At the time of its opening, the Forth Road Bridge was Europe’s longest suspension bridge and the fourth longest bridge in the world, measuring 3,300ft from one side to the other. On 4 September 1964 HRH The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh were joined by soldiers of the Lowland

Above: The Forth Road Bridge.

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regiments to make the first crossing. For many commuters this chopped over an hour off their journey to and from the capital. In its opening year four million vehicles used the bridge, however by 2002 that number had risen to 23 million, sparking calls for a second bridge over the firth, which has now been built. After crossing the bridge, The Queen returned to South Queensferry by boat, marking the final voyage of the 800-year-old ferry service.

The August-time Ferry Fair, which can trace its origins to the 13th century, was resurrected in the 1930s and is now a well-established event and a highlight in the calendar for locals and visitors alike. The week-long fair culminates in the crowning of a Ferry Fair

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Queen from a local primary school. This year the fair will run from 6-13 August.

Another, much older, tradition in the Queensferry calendar is the Burryman’s Parade in which a local-born man is covered from head-to-toe in burdock burrs and paraded along a seven-mile route, visiting all the local pubs where he is given a dram of whisky through a straw. Forbidden from talking, the slow walk usually takes the Burryman over eight hours to complete. It is said that this unusual event brings good luck and wards off evil spirits. The origins of the Burryman are thought to pre-date Christianity in Scotland, and may have been a springtime pagan ritual to symbolise fertility and regeneration, possibly

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A local-born man is covered from head-to-toe in burrs and paraded through the town

Britain’s youngest ever featherweight boxing champion, Paul Appleby, was brought up in South Queensferry.

Stephen Hendry became the world’s youngest snooker World Champion, aged only 21, in 1990.

Six-time ITF Taekwondo World Champion Julia Cross grew up here and set up the South Queensferry School of Taekwondo in 1998.

UK chart-topping rock band Simple Minds’ lead vocalist Jim Kerr lived here with ex wives Chrissie Hynde, founding member of The Pretenders, and later actress Patsy Kensit.

Main image: South Queensferry is named after Queen Margaret who first proposed a ferry crossing here in the 11th century.

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Clockwise from left: A fountain dedicated to John Reid, Provost of the Burgh; Colourful terraced houses on the High Street; St Mary’s Episcopal Church.

concluding in the sacrifice of the Burryman.

The Black Castle, not actually a castle but a black house situated next to The Ferry Tap public house, was built in 1626 by a successful mariner called William Lowrie and his wife, Marion Speddie. Their initials, W.L and M.S can still be seen carved into the pediment on the facade of the house.

Several female members of the Lowrie family and house staff fell prey to the Rev. Ephraim Melville, the town’s ‘witch hunter’, and were burned at the stake. It has been claimed that Melville was fond of the Lowries home and wanted it for himself.

A little further down the High Street a 17th century tolbooth towers five storeys over the terraced shops and homes. Its steeple features a jubilee clock, added to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887.

The town’s oldest building is the mid-15th century Priory Church of St Mary of Mount Carmel, now called St Mary’s Episcopal Church, on Farquhar Terrace. It was built for the Carmelite Order of friars and today is the only medieval Carmelite

Several female members of the Lowrie family were burned at the stake church still in use in Britain. The order were initially invited to the area by the local landowner, James Dundas, who gifted the land for their monastery.

South Queensferry and the lands south of the Firth of Forth were owned by the Dundas family from the late Middle Ages

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A 17th century tolbooth towers five storeys over the High Street

Above: Boats moored along the South Queensferry pier; Local boozer, The Ferry Tap; The Black Castle on Edinburgh Raod.

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until the 19th century. The original keep of Dundas Castle, a mile away, was built in 1436. Extensive building work in the 19th century by renowned architect William Burn bankrupted the Dundas family and they were forced to sell, ending the family’s association with the area. Still in private ownership, the castle is available for private events, as is the magnificent Hopetoun House, which is also on the outskirts of South Queensferry.

In 2012 initial excavation for the new Queensferry crossing unearthed a 10,000-year-old Mesolithic settlement. Archaeologists found a seven-metre long, oval-shaped, pit, the remains of a hearth, over 1,000 flint artefacts, such as arrowheads and tools, and charred hazelnut shells. This discovery is the oldest of its type found in Scotland.

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MAID OF THE FORTH SKIPPER

A day in the life of...

Duncan Macrae, the skipper of sightseeing cruise boat Maid of the Forth, is happiest out on the water, sharing the wonders of Edinburgh’s coastline WORDS BY DUNC A N MAC RAE PHOTOGRAPHED BY A NGUS B L AC K B URN

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started working as skipper of Maid of the Forth in 1999 and I love it. It is a family business – I work with my father-in-law and brother-in-law.

On a typical day I will do four journeys to and from Inchcolm Island where there is a 12th century abbey. Leaving from Hawes Pier in South Queensferry, the island is 40 miles to the west and, travelling at 10 knots, the journey takes 45 minutes.

Passengers can get off and explore for an hour and a half before heading back to the mainland.

For me, the best thing is meeting passengers – I love that they always really enjoy themselves. Being out on the water every day is a wonderful thing. I couldn’t do an office job, the fi rst day I went out to sea I was hooked.

We do a lot of weddings on

Inchcolm Island and one time we left the minister behind. We are always so busy making sure the groom is on board, no one thought to check for the minister. Very kindly the RNLI managed to get him to the island on time so the wedding went ahead and the RNLI received a nice donation from the bride and groom afterwards.

There are lots of puffi ns and kittiwakes on the river at the moment. All year round we see grey seals, and sometimes we see porpoises, bottle-nose dolphins, minke whales and sperm whales.

A few years ago there was a pod of killer whales in the fi rth, they came right up to the rail bridge.

Many people just don’t realise we are here – it is an amazing thing to be able to do right on the city’s doorstep.

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Le Roi Fou 1 Forth Street, EH1 3JX No city outside of London comes close to matching Edinburgh for its density of Michelin starred restaurants, while the next tier of ambitious establishments with serious designs on joining the likes of Messrs Wishart, Kitchen, Kitching and Bland seems to keep growing.

The latest man to be attracted by the gold-paved streets of the capital is Jerome Henry (pictured right). The Swiss-French chef’s credentials are impeccable – he spent seven years as the head chef at Anton Mosimann’s Private Dining Club and a spell at the uber-trendy Shoreditch restaurant-cum-gothic art emporium Les Trois Garcons.

The plan for Le Roi Fou (‘The Mad King’) is that the interest in art that permeated Les Trois Garcons will underpin Henry’s new Edinburgh eaterie, with his partnership with arty type Isolde Nash designed to produce a Belle Epoque-style salon in which the walls are groaning with contemporary art. On the basis of my (admittedly early) visit, the transformation of what was once Urban Angel is still a work in progress, although my interest was squarely on the food, which looked pricey for what they describe as ‘a neighbourhood restaurant’ (although at £21.50 for three courses the pre-theatre menu is worth a shot).

On the food front Henry hits the mark. After a haddock croquette amuse bouche, we started with a home-made yet strangely underwhelming foie gras ‘au torchon’ and a gloriously strident spiced fish soup, which was possibly the best version of this dish either of us have ever tasted.

Our main courses were exceptional: perfectly produced steak tartare and beautifully cooked plancha-seared cod served with celery, saffron and a deliciously nuanced saffron sauce. My pudding of poached rhubarb with pistachio crumble and crème fraîche ice cream was serviceable, but the Swiss cheeseboard was outstanding. All in all, a must-try for serious foodies – but come packing plenty of the folding stuff. RB 0131 557 9346 | www.leroifou.com

The Lantern Room 1-3 Baxter’s Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3AF This attractive new restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh offers up an excellent pre-theatre option, which is perfect for those hoping to catch a show at the nearby Playhouse. My dinner companion and I sampled the tasty delights from the prix fixe menu, and we certainly weren’t disappointed. My favourite dish of the eve was the sundried tomato & herb risotto...although the deliciously gooey sticky toffee pudding would warrant a second visit any day.

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JOHNSTONS NEW RESTAURANTS OF ELGIN

The Newbies

The SF Edinburgh reviewing team sample six of the best new restaurants on the capital’s dining scene Reviews by Richard Bath, Morag Bootland, Hermione Lister-Kaye, Julia Welstead, Amanda Richardson

Wagamama Unit 5, St Andrew Square, EH2 2BD The latest addition to the trendy culinary quarter was bustling on a Friday lunchtime as we watched the chefs at work. We tried the sirloin and shitake salad, perfect for a warm day and pork belly + panko apple hirata steamed buns, an absolute favourite. From the summer menu we loved the beef tataki, lightly seared sliced steak with a zingy dressing – we left the pickle which overwhelmed the beef – and the nuoc cham tuna steak (perfectly cooked) with quinoa and fried kale. A polished lunch in a great setting. MB 0131 285 4787 | www.wagamama.com SF EDINBURGH

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Pizzeria 1926 85 Dalry Rd, EH11 2AA A lively happy place, buzzing with 70% Italian custom. My top pizza eating team (three sons) gave this full marks. The whitewash and blue decor and Italian images transported us to a sun-filled Amalfi Coast, our pizzas cooked in the pizza oven, centre stage. ‘We brought it all the way from Italy,’ said Francesco, ‘as these ovens cannot be made here.’ The pizzas were delicious in all respects – crisp, light base and fresh, plentiful toppings.

A lemon pudding provided a suitably zesty finish. JW 0131 337 5757 | www.facebook.com/pizzeria1926 32 |

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NEW RESTAURANTS

Otro 22 Coates Crescent, EH3 7AF This brand new brasserie located on the corner of Coates Crescent and Atholl Place (where the Indian Cavalry Club used to be) is the new, much larger, sister restaurant to popular New Chapter on Eyre Place. On a larger scale, Otro boasts a private dining area downstairs and a bar and two dining rooms at street level. Pastel shades and a watercolour-style wallpaper keeps the restaurant light and spacious. The owners have taken a chance here – there are no restaurants of this quality immediately nearby and work on Haymarket’s new office complex is far from completion. However, the food is good and prices are competitive offering three courses for £16.95 before 6pm.

After enjoying a cocktail at the bar we headed through to the dining room where we were seated in a bay window looking out onto Atholl Place. To start, I ordered salmon tartare with wasabi mayonnaise and marinated cucumber and my dining companion ordered Shetland mussels in a bourbon and paprika sauce which gave a very unusual taste – but somehow it worked well. Both dishes were deliciously fresh tasting and perfectly sized. To follow, I ordered a rib-eye 8oz steak with new potatoes and mixed mushrooms with wild garlic and parsley. The steak was cooked to perfection. My guest had a fillet of sea bass with salsa-verde on a warm chickpea, chorizo and wild garlic salad and assured me it was the best sea bass he’d had in ages. For dessert we further indulged in a Yorkshire rhubarb cheesecake with stem ginger ice cream and vanilla crème brûlée with pistachio biscotti, both heavenly.

From the wine list, which includes a selection of low sulphite wines, we ordered a bottle of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Classica ‘Masciarelli’ to accompany the meal. All in all this was a near perfect dinner and we will certainly be back for more. HL-K 0131 556 0004 | www.otrorestaurant.co.uk

The Bakers Arms 87-91 Henderson Street, EH6 6ED This Leith bar-cum-eaterie is in a huge whitewashed room with high ceilings, a large cocktail bar, and big windows giving panoramic views over the Water of Leith and The Shore. Our starters of proper old-fashioned corned beef (don’t knock it till you’ve tried it!) and a gorgeous mix of haddock, duck egg yolk, potato cake and a hollandaise-style sauce were excellent, less convincing were a burger verging on overcooked and a solid duck confit with too much raw veg. The cocktails are good and the staff friendly. RB 0131 554 4444 | www.thebakersarmsedinburgh.co.uk

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SIX FASHION OF THE BEST

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At SF Edinburgh we adore authentic Italian food, so here are six molto bene specimens we would heartily recommend for an experience that goes beyond just pizza and pasta

Locanda de Gusti This small family-run trattoria is my favourite Italian restaurant in Edinburgh thanks to the inspired Neapolitan cuisine of chef Rosario Sartore. Authentic (thanks to ingredients imported directly from Italy) and perfectly judged, his menu changes every day, although the excellence is constant. Try the fish, which is always tip-top. The £29 tasting menu is outstanding. All dishes (even pasta) are gluten-free.

0131 346 8800 | 102 Dalry Rd, Haymarket | www.locandadegusti.com

Contini The city centre mothership of the hyperactive Victor and Carina Contini’s burgeoning empire has just undergone a comprehensive overhaul centred around an excellent new menu. Their commitment to authenticity and local sourcing of key ingredients remains, but the menu is more pared down and contemporary.

We particularly enjoyed the sharing plates, which are perfect for a chatty lunch over a glass or three of vino.

Cucina This floral but trendy restaurant in the upmarket G&V Hotel on the Royal Mile is well worth visiting, although you’ll need a bulging wallet unless you opt for the £23 three-course tasting menu. Bolognan chef Mattia Camorani has constructed a menu based around great pasta options and classic Italian dishes – try the braised lamb shoulder with sweetbreads, saddle of rabbit or monkfish with n’dujia sausage.

0131 240 1666 | G&V Royal Mile Hotel, 1 George IV Bridge | www.quorvuscollection.com/en/gandv-hotel-edinburgh/dining

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ITALIAN JOHNSTONS RESTAURANTS OF ELGIN

Origano Across the road from another of my favourites, the equally excellent La Favorita, Origano is primarily an absolutely outstanding pizzeria (just try booking a table) that places its huge pizza oven literally centrestage. It also does a top selection of homemade bruschetta, antipasto platters, freshly-prepared salads and lasagne al forno, but it’s the pizzas that keep the punters rolling into this former Victoria India Rubber Mill. Most of the pizzas cost £12-17, so they’re not cheap, but in this case you get what you pay for.

0131 467 7266 | 30 Sandport St, Leith | www.cafedomenico.co.uk

Café Domenico This little family-run neighbourhood restaurant in Leith is one of the city’s great hidden gems.

I still remember the first time that I went there and was astounded when the seafood platter turned out to be a huge bowl groaning with langoustines, lobster and mussels. The more mundane stuff is equally good though, with the pasta and the risotto both well worth trying. The place is as joyously old school as those two other Edinburgh Italian institutions, La Bruschetta and Al Dente, with gingham tablecloths, an old-world ambience and refreshingly sensible prices.

0131 554 6539 | 236 Leith Walk | www.origano-leith.co.uk

Nonna’s Kitchen I adored this place and the seemingly never-ending list of specials in its previous incarnation as The Patio on Dundas Street. Although it’s now a chic contemporary restaurant in Morningside, the heart of the fantastic family-run establishment (the ‘Nonna’ is grandma Stornaiuolo, the first chef) remains the same. No one in the world makes better linguine with split prawns, while the veal Milanese is flawless. They do pasta and pizza – try the penne al norcina – but it’s the Italian classics that mean you may struggle to book a table.

0131 466 6767 | 45 Morningside Rd | www.nonnas-kitchen.co.uk

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#3 A Stockbridge institution for over 20 years, Patisserie Florentin specialises in delicious pastries, cakes and espresso coffee. Visit 5 North West Circus Place for breakfast, a light lunch or a sweet treat.

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#5 Dine will be holding their monthly Cocktail Club on 19 June, where guests will be taken on a journey around Scotland with Diageo’s Classic Malts. Dine will also be paying homage to Black Tot – the last day in which the Royal Navy issued sailors with a daily rum ration – on 31 July.

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JOHNSTONS CUMBERLAND OF ELGIN BAR

Iconic boozer THE CUMBERLAND BAR, 1-3 CUMBERLAND STREET, NEW TOWN Formerly known as ‘The Tilted Wig’ this bar was a regular watering hole for the New Town’s lawyers and judges. Today, the Cumberland Bar has been immortalised in Alexander McCall Smith’s novel 44 Scotland Street as his characters’ most favoured drinking place. The Cumberland boasts a fabulous beer garden for summer tipples and an open fire in the bar for winter quaffing. www.cumberlandbar.co.uk

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MY CITY FASHION GARDEN

My city garden Vicki and Michael Reid-Thomas have lived at Riccarton Mains Farmhouse for over 40 years. ‘It was a ruin and hadn’t been lived in for 50 years,’ Vicki says.

Both keen gardeners, the three-acre plot comprises several farm buildings, a small field, orchard and the garden.

‘It is like a large cottage garden with herbaceous borders, shrubs, roses and a mixture of different trees,’ says Vicki.

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From snowdrops in January right through to the end of autumn, there is colour in the garden. ‘Roses do particularly well here and we have wonderful colour from the trees in autumn,’ she says. ‘My husband and I both spend as much time as we can in the garden.’

Riccarton Mains Farmhouse will open to the public from 2pm on 9 July. www.scotlandsgardens.org

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JOHNSTONS ROYAL PARK TERRACE OF ELGIN

Tracey Roxburgh’s home achieves a fusion of industrial design and contemporary art.

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JOHNSTONS ROYAL PARK TERRACE OF ELGIN

Clockwise from top: A yellow staircase leads down into the main living space; The open plan kitchen/dining space downstairs; Tracey’s favourite piece of art.

We have been collecting art for over 20 years now

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alking along the uniform Georgian tenements of Royal Park Terrace in Edinburgh’s New Town, you would be forgiven for imagining high ceilinged apartments with intricate cornicing and grand Victorian fireplaces behind each door. However, nothing could be further from the truth in gallery owner Tracey Roxburgh’s colourful and vibrant home.

After a long and successful career in corporate Hong Kong, Tracey and her husband Archie returned to their Scottish roots to set up their very own passion project. ‘We have been collecting art for over 20 years now – it has always been a passion for both of us,’ says Tracey.

In January 2014, the Urbane Art Gallery opened its doors to the public. Tracey and Archie specialise in international contemporary art and their taste is apparent in their unusual Edinburgh home, which was historically a butchers shop.

‘When we bought the flat we completely gutted it,’ recalls Tracey. ‘We strove to create an effective fusion between design and art, with a focus on achieving a polished industrial look.’

The flat is entered at street level through the main entrance onto a mezzanine gantry with an en suite bedroom to the right and bright yellow staircase leading down into the main living space on the left. Heading downstairs, one arrives in a spacious and contemporary-style kitchen with adjoining sitting and dining areas, a small garden, a second bedroom and bathroom.

‘My husband is into Miro, but my favourite piece of art is the large pencil and oil on board painting of a girl hanging above the stairs – so we have quite different styles but they complement each other well,’ says Tracey.

A particular highpoint of the flat are the large industrial-looking metal doors in the downstairs bedroom, which slide to reveal space to hang clothing behind and raw brick walls.

Clockwise from left: The upstairs bedroom; Large industrial-style sliding doors in the downstairs bedroom; Looking down from the gantry.

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FASHION FASHION ICON

Judy in her studio in Abbeyhill with a jacket of tweed, lace and silk, given a twist with pheasant feathers.

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JOHNSTONS JUDY R CLARK OF ELGIN

Tailor made Designer Judy R Clark brings a quirky edge to her tailored garments by embracing Harris Tweed, Scottish lace and antique fabrics WORDS BY HERM IONE L I S T ER- K AY E PHOTOGRAPHED BY A NGUS B L AC K B URN

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Upon her return, Judy set up her own eponymous label and chose to specialise in tailored heirloom garments, embracing difficult fabrics such

The time and patience that went into making those garments was absolutely incredible as tweed, vintage lace and silk, and feathers and pearls, giving them a stylish twist. ‘I am often asked how long it takes to create my garments, but honestly, I love it so much I don’t notice the time passing,’ she says.

In 2012 Judy gained attention for designing Scottish singer Emeli Sandé’s outfit for the Scottish Variety Awards in Glasgow, and again in 2013 when she won Womenswear Designer of the Year at the Scottish Style Awards. Other notable clients have included tennis mum Judy Murray, for whom she made a green and purple Wimbledon-inspired jacket, and Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow, who recently bought a tartan tailored outfit for their collection to be displayed in an exhibition on Scottish design history.

Not one to conform to current fashions, Judy’s work is both timeless and unique. www.judyrclark.com

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Street style Fashions may change but style is unique – so where did they get that look...?

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MAIRICLAIRE MACDONALD FROM EDINBURGH Jacket: Zara. Top: Zara. Trousers: Zara. Shoes: Vans. Bag: New Look. Necklace: Tatty Devine.

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The Graduates Edinburgh design students are set to showcase their work at Graduate Fashion Week this June with high hopes of launching a career in the fashion industry

Designed by Alexandra Reid from Heriot-Watt School of Textile and Design.

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GRADUATE JOHNSTONS FASHION OF ELGIN WEEK

Designed by Maddie Williams from Edinburgh College of Art.

‘I wanted to create an avant-garde collection made from reclaimed materials’

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‘This design aims to provide an alternative and contemporary look at rural life’ Designed by Alannah Cooper from Heriot-Watt School of Textile and Design.

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GRADUATE JOHNSTONS FASHION OF ELGIN WEEK

Designed by Max Wells from Edinburgh College of Art.

‘The value placed upon symbolism in clothing has heavily influenced my collection’

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Designed by James Reeves from Edinburgh College of Art.

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Designed by Alana Reid from Heriot-Watt School of Textile and Design.

‘My work investigates the tensions of those who share their lives online whilst, in reality, find it difficult to communicate’

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#6 Serap Couture is Edinburgh’s go-to destination for individually designed bridal clothing, cocktail dresses and accessories. Purchase your bespoke outfit at 51 William Street. Tel: 0131 226 5525, www.serapcouture.com

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FASHION BEAUTY

No problem Tackle those troublesome skincare woes and look fresh-faced this summer

Problems such as rosacea, acne and dry skin can be miserable to deal with, so here are a few tips from celebrity facialist Charlotte Connoley

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or acne-prone skin, stick to fragrance-free products. Start with a cleansing oil to dissolve dirt and follow up with something that contains zinc, charcoal or clay to draw out impurities. For a deep cleanse, the Sanctuary Spa Purifying Charcoal Bubble Sheet Mask will draw out dirt by producing tiny micro bubbles which you then wash off.

Finish your routine with a facial oil to help rebalance the skin. Get into a bedtime routine of a quick facial massage to help remove toxins under the skin. Use an organic rosehip seed oil.

Rohr Remedy Boab and Rosehip Oil combines the healing properties of

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rosehip with mineral-rich boab and works a treat.

For dry skin use a facial oil at night, but be careful not to strip the skin so avoid foaming cleansers. Use a serum before your moisturiser to add an extra hydration boost, while a daytime moisturiser with added hyaluronic acid is a must.

When dealing with Rosacea, the La Roche Posay Rosaliac range is a good place to start. Avoid scented products and those with anti-ageing properties in them.

Strip back your skincare to the basics and try a grapeseed or rosehip seed oil on skin at night.

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Treatment reviews REV IEWS BY HERMIONE LISTER-KAY E & MADEL EI N E S MI T H

Guerlain Spa The Guerlain Spa at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh is not easy to find – up in one lift, back down in another – but when you do they offer you a very warm welcome. The Guerlain Beauty Lift Facial involves careful acupressure and massage of the face, targeting every muscle. It is designed to smooth lines and activate microcirculation to restore volume in areas where it is needed. My therapist first talked me through the process and selected the best products to suit my skin type. The indulgent treatment takes about an hour and I left feeling relaxed and refreshed, my skin appeared brighter and firmer. MS £145, www.waldorfastoriaedinburgh.com/ guerlain-spa, 0131 222 8836

Jan de Vries Located in the West End, Jan de Vries is a family-run business dedicated to health and well-being, practising a combination of alternative and conventional medicine known as complementary medicine. This high street clinic is a hidden gem – an Aladdin’s Cave of organic and natural food, drink and cosmetics with a private treatment room to the back of the shop. I went for a 60-minute Holistic Facial which uses a range of completely natural products from Dr Hauschka and Anitpodes. After a quick consultation and overview of the products best suited to my skin I lay on the massage table and thoroughly relaxed for an hour of cleansing, toning, moisturising and facial masks, after which my skin felt replenished and glowing. HL-K £45, www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk, 0131 526 3991

Lancôme Audacity in London eye palette, £42 A selection of limitededition colours inspired by the streets of London featuring matte and shimmer shades. www.boots.com

Siabann Skin Candle, £8.50 Hand-blended natural oils, butters and waxes in a variety of fragrances that burn to leave a pool of warm oil to use straight on your skin. www.siabann.com

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ACTIVITIES TO TRY

Image: Beekeeper Brian Pool tends his bees at his Lothianburn apiary.

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BECOME A BEEKEPER

Introduction to beekeeping This day-long course begins with a short talk and slide show from the Secret Herb Garden’s bee-man Brian Pool about the best apiary sites, components needed, important plants for foraging bees and a visit to the site apiary to learn about swarm control and removal of honey crops. Whether you are interested in starting your own hive, or just looking for something a bit different, this course is a fascinating way to spend a day. The day-long course costs £95. www.secretherbgarden.co.uk/introductory-beekeeping

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Home report Faster selling times and increased prices create a strong market for sellers in the Edinburgh area

9.2%

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Selling prices in Edinburgh’s City Centre have seen a 9.2% increase on last year, with an average selling price of £276,859.

17 days

This spring the average selling price for a two-bedroom flat in the Bellvue, Hillside and Broughton areas went up 23.2% to £240,441 (compared with last spring).

For properties across Edinburgh, the median time to sell a property was 17 days. Due to a high demand and a shortage of properties coming to the market, particularly in central Edinburgh, this spring has seen faster selling times and higher selling prices.

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From February to April 2017 the average selling price of a one-bedroom flat in these areas reached £131,812, showing an 11.8% increase on the same time period last year.

85.6% of properties listed between February and April 2017 were marketed as ‘offers over’, compared with 77.8% in 2016.

Source: ESPC. Information correct at time of going to press.

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official sponsorship deal will see Edinburgh Gin takeover the lawn selling a range of gins and gin fizzes, from classic G&Ts to innovative and themed cocktails.

Then there’s the legendary after party, with veteran BBC Radio DJ Sara Cox taking to the decks to keep the party going.

Tickets cost £40. For more information on available packages and to book visit: www. musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk

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East Lothian Travel down the coast and discover what East Lothian has to offer #1

#1 LETHAM HOUSE Letham House offers exceptional five-star accommodation in a magical setting.

Each bedroom suite enjoys south facing views over mature gardens. Sumptuous interiors evoke a sense of luxury.

Available for exclusive use by private parties or individuals looking to escape for a few days. Tel: 01620 820055, www.lethamhouse.com #2 PUFFIN SEASON AT THE SEABIRD CENTRE Control the interactive cameras to zoom in on the live puffin action on Craigleith, Fidra and the Isle of May. See the amazing ‘clowns of the sea’ with a range of boat trips. Free entry for kids to the Discovery Centre with a ‘puffin portrait’.

Tel: 01620 890202, www.seabird.org

#3 GLENKINCHIE DISTILLERY Glenkinchie, a classic Lowland distillery, is located in beautiful East Lothian, just off the A1. The distillery offers a direct shuttle bus service from the centre of Edinburgh seven days a week.

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5-11 June SOUNDHOUSE: DIAMH 5/6, The Traverse Gaelic group Diamh have released five studio albums to date. From pyrotechnic jigs and reels to achingly poignant ballads, they run the full expressive gamut of folk music and put on thrilling live shows. www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/ event-detail/1101/soundhousediamh.aspx

RICKY GERVAIS: HUMANITY 8-9/6, The Playhouse Ricky Gervais is returning to the stage with his first stand-up tour in seven years after having a successful 2016, he released David Brent: Life On The Road, a film on Netflix and hosted the Golden Globes for a fourth time. www.atgtickets. com/shows/ricky-gervais/ edinburgh-playhouse

ROBBIE WILLIAMS 9/6, Murrayfield Stadium Topping the charts for almost two decades, pop sensation Robbie Williams will be in Edinburgh for one night only on his 2017 Stadium Tour. Performing classic hits such as Angels and Let Me Entertain You,, as well as songs from his 11th studio album The Heavy Entertainment Show, Robbie Williams is sure to produce a spectacle for the eyes and ears. Hurry as tickets sell fast, in fact, Robbie’s 2006 tour Close Encounters entered the Guinness Book of Records for selling 1.6 million tickets in one day. www.robbiewilliams.com/tour/ heavy-entertainment-show-tour-0

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ARTHUR’S COURT – THE ROMANCE OF FERGUS 10/6, Rosslyn Chapel Gaita Medieval Music Ensemble will present The Romance of Fergus with a narration in English of the story intertwined with songs and music of the period.

Fergus is a little-known Arthurian romance, written in Old French around 1200, and set in southern Scotland. www.rosslynchapel.com/event/ arthurs-court-the-romance-offergus

11/6, The Caves Melt Banana is a Japanese avantgarde noise rock band that is best known for their soaring, screeching vocals and dissonant room-filling guitar fuzz, hailing from Tokyo, Japan. unusualvenues edinburgh.com/ whats-on/meltbanana

Top picks

JAMIE PRIMROSE: TRANQUIL DESTINATIONS 9-17/6, Dundas Street Gallery Scottish artist Jamie Primrose, inspired by the gleaming luminescence of continental light in summertime, will showcase over 50 new works. www.jamieprimrose.com

KRAFTWERK 10/6, Usher Hall The pioneers of electro are coming to Edinburgh. Kraftwerk 3-D concerts are a true “Gesamtkunstwerk” – a total work of art. www.usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/ kraftwerk

THE WEDDING SINGER 6-10/6, King’s Theatre A hilarious musical that promises to get you up dancing faster than your dad at a wedding, packed with songs which capture all the fun and energy of the Adam Sandler smash hit film. www.edtheatres.com/theweddingsinger

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RSC ENCORE SCREENING: ANTONY & CLEOPATRA 9/6, Festival Theatre Shakespeare’s tragedy of love and duty, picking up the story where Julius Caesar ends. www.edtheatres.com/ antonyandcleopatra

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FUNBOX: UNDERWATER ADVENTURE 17/6, King’s Theatre The former stars of The Singing Kettle will be performing their brand new show where they voyage beneath the waves. www.edtheatres.com/funbox

JACKSON BROWNE 18/6, Festival Theatre Jackson Browne has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. www.edtheatres.com/ jacksonbrowne

RUSSELL KANE: RIGHT MAN, WRONG AGE 18/6, King’s Theatre Russell Kane discusses why it’s perfectly okay to be 20 but feel 40 (or vice versa) and explains why nobody really feels their age. www.russellkane.co.uk

WORKING FOR RBGE IN MODERN CHINA 13/6, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Martyn Dickson will look back at his 16 years of working for RBGE in China. www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/ event-details/4564

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12-18 June M LONGA !

13-14/6, Festival Theatre This fast-paced, seductive and sensual exploration of tango unites traditional Argentinian tango dancers, contemporary dancers and live musicians to create a show that brings internationally celebrated choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s own unique style to tango in the 21st century. www.edtheatres.com/milonga

DIRTY DANCING 12-17/6, Edinburgh Playhouse Adapted from the highly popular film, Dirty Dancing explodes onto the stage with an evening of heartpounding music and sexy dancing that is sure to get you out of your seat and moving those hips. www.atgtickets.com/shows/dirty-dancing/ edinburgh-playhouse

STOBO CASTLE LADIES DAY 17/6, Musselburgh Racecourse As horses race for the £100,000 William Hill Scottish Sprint Cup, Edinburgh’s fashion pack descend upon Musselburgh Racecourse for a day of fashion, musical entertainment, food and drink. With TV personality and style guru Gok Wan set to guest DJ the event – it is sure to be a lot of fun. www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk/ stobo-castle-ladies-day

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19-25 June NATIONAL THEATRE ENCORE FILM SCREENING: PETER PAN 20/6, Festival Theatre Captured live at the National Theatre, a recorded performance of JM Barrie’s muchloved tale screens in cinemas. www.edtheatres.com/peterpan

BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE AND THE JACOBITES 23/6-12/11, National Museum of Scotland Discover a compelling story of loyalty, loss, rebellion and retribution in this major exhibition marking the 271st anniversary of the Battle of Culloden. www.nms.ac.uk/national-museumof-scotland/whats-on

ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW 22-25/6, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston Firmly established as one of Europe’s most impressive celebrations of farming, food and rural life, the Royal Highland Show showcases top quality livestock, exceptional food and drink and rural living at its most vibrant. www.royalhighlandshow.org

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WHAT’S ON

YOUR GARDEN IN SUMMER

THE MALE GAZE FROM VAN DYCK TO LUCIAN FREUD 24/6-1/10, Scottish National Portrait Gallery This exhibition considers the male image, identity and appearance from the 16th century to the present day, exploring hairstyles and fashions, the emergence of the dandy, the rise of celebrity and the increasing interest in male beauty, gender and sexuality. www.nationalgalleries.org/ whatson/on-now-coming-soon/ looking-good

24/6, Royal Botanic Garden With everything in full swing in the garden in summer, there are a host of jobs to do – find out how to keep your flowering plants looking their best and avoid a tired-looking garden. www.rbge.org.uk/ education/shortcourses

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SILENT CINEMA: A NIGHT AT THE CINEMA IN 1914 23/6, Festival Theatre Will Pickvance recreates a night at the cinema in 1914, with a glorious miscellany of comedies, adventure films, travelogues and newsreels. www.edtheatres.com/1914

DEATH OF A SALESMAN 20-24/6, King’s Theatre One of the greatest plays of the 20th century, Death of a Salesman is about the cost of Willy Loman’s obsession with the American dream. www.edtheatres.com/salesman

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

SUNDAY CLASSICS: SWR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA STUTTGART 25/6, Usher Hall They will be performing Beethoven’s most playful symphony followed by their renowned interpretation of the epic Mahler Symphony No. 1, known as the Titan. www.usherhall.co.uk/whats-on

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21/6-2/7 The Edinburgh International Film Festival is world renowned for discovering and promoting the very best in international and Scottish cinema. www.edfilmfest.org.uk

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MCFLEETWOOD 30/6, The Voodoo Rooms Celebrating one of the most iconic bands of all time, Scotland’s tribute to Fleetwood Mac’s energetic performance will satisfy fans old and new. www.thevoodoorooms.com

STAND SPOTLIGHT – THE FUTURE

DJ MIKE SERVITO 29/6, Sneaky Petes Following his DJing residency in New York, Mike Servito is beginning to make waves this side of the pond for his techno/house mixes. www.skiddle. com/whats-on/ Edinburgh/ Sneaky-Petes

CAPTURING THE FIGURE IN DRAMATIC LIGHTING INSPIRED

BY CARAVAGGIO 1-2/7, Scottish National Gallery Artist David Forster leads a twoday course in which participants will make preparatory sketches in charcoal and chalk on the first day with a view to creating a full painting in acrylics on the second. www.nationalgalleries.org/ event/capturing-figure-dramaticlighting-inspired-caravaggio

ANI DIFRANCO PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS

27/6, The Stand Comedy Club Ticket money will be donated to Fresh Start, a local charity helping the homeless. This comedy event will showcase brand new comedy from the stars of tomorrow. www.thestand.co.uk

29/6, The Queens Hall Widely considered a feminist icon, Grammy winner Ani DiFranco’s music embraces punk, funk and hip hop. Her collaborators have included Prince and she’s shared stages with Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Kris Kristofferson to name but a few. www.thequeenshall.net/ whats-on/shows/anidifranco-plus-specialguests-2017

SHAKEDOWN: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 28/6, King’s Theatre Shakedown brings together five of Edinburgh’s high schools in a collaborative approach to Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. www. edtheatres.com/shakedown

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LIFE & STYLE EDINBURGH 1-2/7, Royal Society of Edinburgh, George Street The inaugural lifestyle showcase features celebrity speakers, workshops, free beauty treatments and the perfect opportunity to socialise and shop. Three floors with themed rooms on technology, fashion, food and drink, travel, fitness, beauty and interior design. www.edinevents.com/lifestyle

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE – THE ROYAL OPERA: OTELLO 28/6, The Brunton, Musselburgh World-famous tenor Jonas Kaufman makes his role debut as Otello in this live screening of Verdi’s passionate retelling of Shakespeare’s great tragedy of jealousy, deception and murder, conducted by Antonio Pappano. www.thebrunton.co.uk/events/ start/28-06-2017/end/28-06-2017

A NIGHT OUT WITH REBUS 30/6, The Queens Hall Enjoy a night out with Edinburgh’s best-loved fictional detective John Rebus with an evening of words and music, curated by the author Ian Rankin. www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/shows/ rebusfest-2017

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MAGICFEST

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MAGICFEST

30/6-8/7 www.magicfest.co.uk

MAGICFAIR 30/6-2/7, Summerhall For two days and three evenings Summerhall will become a carnival of magic and wonder. Magicians and illusionists will be performing in multiple rooms across the venue.

Other highlights include a ribbon maze, magic shop and street food stalls in the main open-air courtyard, afternoon workshops and monkey magic. Suitable for all ages.

3-7/7, multiple venues Three of our city’s most historic venues; Lauriston Castle, The Writers’ Museum and Riddle’s Court will host a series of magic shows exploring the mystery and history of these unusual venues through the art of magic.

Explore our grand and enlightened past through the eyes of a magician.

Top picks JUAN ESTEBAN VARELA – FROM THE DARK 2/7, Assembly Roxy The only magic show in the world conceived for the blind, this show will appeal to all ages and capabilities. Chilean magician Juan Esteban Varela performs traditional tricks in a completely darkened room, allowing the audience to rely solely on their own intellect, imagination and emotion.

Renounce your sense of sight for an hour and step away from the comfort of visual stimulation in this one-of-a-kind magic show.

MAGIC SCHOOL 3-7/7, Quaker Meeting House Budding magicians, now is your chance to learn from the best. This five day course, led by magician Gary James, will teach aspiring magicians performance skills, including levitation and card tricks, and each day a special guest will make an appearance to share their tips. Suitable for children aged between 7-10, the course costs just £90.

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MAGICFEST GALA 8/7, Festival Theatre In a one-off performance marking the end of MagicFest 2017, magicians and illusionists will gather to perform a visually stunning and captivating grand finale show. With a focus on levitation, gravity will be suspended in the Festival Theatre for the evening.

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SCOTTISH REAL ALE FESTIVAL 6-8/7, The Corn Exchange There will be a selection of over 180 real ales from popular and well established breweries as well as many of the new breweries springing up across Scotland. There will also be a selection of real ciders with an emphasis on Scottish producers. www.edinburghcornexchange.com/events/scottishreal-ale-festival-2017

VEGETARIAN FEAST 8/7, New Town Cookery School Come to see how to make interesting, varied and delicious vegetarian dishes using a variety of techniques. www.entcs.co.uk/ vegetarian-feast

STU & GARRY’S FREE IMPROV SHOW 9/7, The Stand Comedy Club Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave completely improvised comedy magic from your suggestions. www.thestand.co.uk/show

BUGS! 4/7, Water of Leith Visitor Centre Track down the mini creatures that live around the river banks, and design your own extreme bug. Suitable for children under 10, booking is essential. www.waterofleith.org.uk/ summer

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3-9 July HAWAIIAN SHIRT MASTERCLASS 8/7, St Margaret’s House, 151 London Road Receive expert tuition on how to create your very own shirt from fashion designer, Emily Millichip in her city studio.

You will be guided through the process of creating an Aloha shirt with authentic vintage details, including a camp collar, coconut buttons and a 1950s style pointed pocket. www. emilymillichip. com

BRISMES CONFERENCE 2017: MOVEMENT & MIGRATION 5-7/7, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, George Square In collaboration with Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Edinburgh, the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies will hold its 2017 Annual Conference on the theme ‘Movement and Migration in the Middle East: People and Ideas in Flux.’ www.brismes.ac.uk/ conference

PEAR TREE HOUSE QUIZ 3/7, Pear Tree House With cash prizes for first and second, spot prizes for others, and a cash jackpot open to all, the Pear Tree pub quiz is a great way to spend a Monday evening. www.pear-tree-house.co.uk

LINES & LINEAGE 5-29/7, The Scottish Gallery, 16 Dundas Street An exhibition featuring the work of three Cordis prize-winning Scottish textile artists – Jo Barker, Sara Brennan and Susan Mowatt.

The work on show explores colour, tone and material. www.scottish-gallery.co.uk

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10-16 July MISTER MAKER AND THE SHAPES LIVE! 15/7, King’s Theatre Join CBeebies’ Mister Maker in his hit live theatre tour. The fantastic live show encourages mini makers and grown-ups to sing, dance and make some noise. www.edtheatres.com/mistermaker

EDINBURGH JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL

EMELI SANDE 13/7, Edinburgh Castle Scottish born singer Emeli Sandé is coming to Edinburgh Castle for one night only. www.edinburghcastle. gov.uk/whatson/concerts

14-23/7, Edinburgh Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival hosts the finest in jazz and blues talent from all over the world. You can enjoy the best from bop to boogiewoogie to blues-rock, from samba to swing to soul.

Check out the free open air events – Mardi Gras in the Grassmarket on 15 July and Edinburgh Festival Carnival on Princes Street on 16 July. www.edinburgh jazzfestival. com

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BONHAMS ASIAN ART SALE 12/7, Bonhams, 22 Queen Street Bonhams is a privately owned international auction house founded in 1793. Pop along to one of the world’s largest and most renowned auctioneers of fine art and antiques to bid on some stunning Asian workd of art. www.bonhams.com

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THE SCOTTISH CAR SHOW 15-16/7, Royal Highland Centre Bringing together families, car lovers, motor sport fans and enthusiasts from across the UK for a day of action packed adrenaline fuelled fun from start to finish. www.royal highlandcentre. co.uk/events/thescottish-car-show

15/7, Edinburgh Castle Celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album Popped In Souled Out, Scottish chart toppers Wet Wet Wet will perform at Edinburgh Castle for one night of 90s hits such as Love Is All Around and Good Night Girl. www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/ whatson/concerts

SUMMER POETRY 15/7, Museum of Edinburgh Edinburgh Makar, Christine De Luca delights with poetry and song in the historic courtyard. www.edinburghmuseums.org. uk

GOOD VIBRATIONS – THE ANATOMY OF SOUND 15/7, Surgeon’s Hall Join classical singer Ailie Reid and Surgeon’s Hall Museums human anatomy conservator, Cat Irving for this unique singing and vocal anatomy workshop. www.museum.rcsed.ac.uk/ news-and-events

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13/7, Water of Leith Visitor Centre Join the Water of Leith Conservation Trust on the river for this favourite family activity. www.waterofleith.org.uk/ summer

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18/7, Edinburgh Castle Olly Murs is touring the UK with his fifth studio album 24 Hrs, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart at the end of 2016 with hits such as You Don’t Know Love and Grow Up. www.edinburghcastle.gov. uk/whatson/concerts

DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE 20/7-20/1/18 Dovecot Gallery, 10 Infirmary Street An exhibition of work by selected women weavers and artists who have contributed to Dovecot’s past and present. www.dovecotstudios.com

TOPICAL STORM 19/7, The Stand Comedy Club Vladimir McTavish, Mark Nelson and Keir McAllister return with a new satirical show mixing stand-up, chat, comment and left-field answers to the nation’s big questions. www.thestand.co.uk/ show/28707/topical_storm

FAME – THE MUSICAL 21-22/7, King’s Theatre A West End smash hit based on the 1980s film Fame, including the best-selling title song, arrives this summer on an epic scale. www.edtheatres.com/fame

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21/7-5/11, National Museum of Scotland This contemporary art exhibition showcases the work of visual artist Sue Jane Taylor who has worked in some of the most remote and challenging environments in Scotland. Come explore the people and places of Scotland’s offshore energy industry. www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-ofscotland/whats-on/age-of-oil

SCOTTISH HORSE SHOW 18/7, Royal Highland Centre The Scottish Horse Show will identify qualifiers for the Horse of the Year Show. Many of the top names in the equestrian world will be on duty. www. scottishhorse show.com

22/7, The Corn Exchange This year 1,350 fans will descend for seven hours to celebrate the national drink, its inner workings and its place within Scottish culture. You’ll be able to taste whisky, watch live music and attend masterclasses. www. nationalwhiskyfestival. scot

DEACON BLUE 22/7, Edinburgh Castle Following a comeback four years ago, chart topping Scottish pop rock band Deacon Blue’s recent tours have sold out so get your tickets whilst you can. www.edinburghcastle.gov. uk/whatson/concerts

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24-30 July REACH FOR THE SKIES 24-28/7, National Museum of Flight From Cold War to hot holidays and birds to bombers, the National Museum of Flight’s activities will cover every aspect of flight. Let trails guide your discovery, get hands on with real objects and learn how the professionals do their jobs in the world of aviation. www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-flight/whats-on/ reach-for-the-skies

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28/7, The Voodoo Rooms Brimming with New York swagger, great modern blues songs, interesting arrangements breathing new life into blues standards and an entertaining show you’ll not want to miss. www.thevoodoorooms.com

JOE MCELDERRY – GLORIA 29/7, The Playhouse To celebrate the release of his fifth studio album, Joe McElderry will embark on a national tour of spectacular one night concerts, performing tracks from the new album Gloria. www.atgtickets. com/shows/joemcelderry-gloria

EDINBURGH ART FESTIVAL 27/7-27/8, Edinburgh The month-long Edinburgh Art Festival hosts a variety diverse exhibitions and events, showcasing the best of our city’s most creative inhabitants. www.edinburghartfestival.com

ALEX HODGSON: GUID TAE SEE YE 27/7, The Brunton Alex Hodgson returns from his recent tour of New Zealand with another extravaganza showcasing old, new and traditional songs and stories. www.thebrunton.co.uk/events

THE WEDDING WORKSHOP 29/7, Narcissus Flowers For those wishing to learn the traditional craft of floristry, there is no better place than the Narcissus Flower School.

These practical, hands-on classes are suitable for the complete beginner to those planning a career in floristry. www.narcissusflowers. co.uk/Flower-School

CEILIDH AT THE COUNTING HOUSE 28/7, The Counting House, 36 West Nicolson Street Come and dance to Annasach Ceilidh Band at their regular Ceilidh night. All dances will be called so beginners are more than welcome. www.annasach.co.uk

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The annual sell-out Jazz and Folk Cruise events, feature live music from their resident bands, set against the iconic backdrop of Edinburgh and Fife. June 9th marks the first Jazz Cruise with Maid of the Forth Stompers and upcoming Folk Cruises with Pure Malt take place on 20 May, 2 June and 23 June. The sunset musical cruises will run June, July, August and September.

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In brief Style and win Looking to give your hair some TLC? Every client having their hair styled at Lee Mitchell in June will have the opportunity to win a ghd travel hairdryer. Undecided on your new look? With a relaxed atmosphere and a talented team working alongside Lee, who has been in the hairdressing business for more than 25 years, you will be provided with the best advice for your hair and lifestyle. www.leehairdressing.co.uk

A-list glow For those who want their beauty super-charged, Zen Lifestyle has the answer. Their new Zen Triple Action Facial, £115, is the ultimate in combination facial treatments and geared towards those who are super busy so don’t have time to come back for lots of different appointments. Triple Action combines not one but three of their most potent anti-ageing facials for maximum impact, tailored to each individual and designed to give you that brighter, younger complexion and A-lister glow we all crave. www.zenlifestyle.com

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Big win for SH Jewellery

In a welcome addition to their bespoke interior decorating service, The Original Chair Company have just become Perth’s newest stockist of Voyage fabrics, wallpapers and home accessories.

Looking for inspiration for your home? Pop into their Open Day on 10 June for a colourful showcase of the finest in British upholstery and design. www. theoriginalchaircompany.co.uk

There is a lot to celebrate for SH Jewellery in Morningside.

Not only are they celebrating six years in business this month, but they have also picked up an award for the Best Independent Jewellery Store at the Scottish Independent Retail Awards.

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Scene in Edinburgh EVENT: The Wedding Shop Launch. LOCATION: 25a Dundas Street.

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EVENT: Courtyard Marriott opening. LOCATION: 1-3 Baxter Place.

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EVENT: British Red Cross Italian Operetta Ball. LOCATION: Sheraton Grand Hotel.

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THE LAST WORD

My Edinburgh Amid the impending festival madness, comedian Craig Hill knows a few quiet spots to escape for a peaceful afternoon in the city WORDS BY C RAIG H I L L

I have lived in Edinburgh for over 25 years now since studying drama at Queen Margaret College in 1991.

When I have friends to stay I take them to Dean Village. It is one of the prettiest and most unspoiled parts of Edinburgh and slightly off the beaten track. The Water of Leith is the best walk to do through Edinburgh, of course stopping for lunch at the Scran and Scallie in Stockbridge.

There is no better comedy venue than The Stand. I don’t think people in Edinburgh realise how lucky they are to have such a great venue. Comedians from all over the world tell me that it is one of their favourite places to perform. It is a proper comedy club and always a great laugh.

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My favourite place for breakfast is the Educated Flea on Broughton Street. They do a mini breakfast, so if you’re greedy and indecisive like me you can have a few at once. I recently had four different mini breakfasts in one sitting.

It is one of the prettiest and most unspoiled parts the city The best way to describe the festival is – every day is a Saturday. There is something fun happening every single day and the choice is unbelievable.

Words can never do it justice, people are always completely gobsmacked when they come to the festival for the first time.

To escape the madness I like to cycle along the canal. It is great too because it is flat, a rare thing in Edinburgh, and I just love how open and peaceful it is.

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