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ne of the most remarkable changes in Edinburgh over the past thirty years has not been the cultural renaissance spearheaded by the Festival, but the incredible culinary change that has overcome the capital.

Anyone as super-annuated as me can remember when, if you were hungry past nine o’clock in the evening, it was Ciao Roma or nowt. Sure there were some eateries that linger long in the memory – the thought of split prawn linguine at The Patio still makes me go weak at the knees – but the Edinburgh of 2017, where the city has more Michelin stars per citizen than London, was not one any of us could conceive in the Nineties. sfe11 Cover final.indd 1

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‘Edinburgh has more Michelin stars per head of population than London’ Yet there is no sign of a slowdown in the improvement of our restaurants. In each issue we profi le six of the city’s best new restaurants, but there are also many more we don’t have space to review. At every level – from fi ne dining to the most humble dim sum shack or pub – the quality and quantity improves apace.

Yes, the Festival moves me and makes me proud, but it is the explosion in our food culture that sustains me all year round and reminds me how lucky I am to live in such a fantastic city.

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Contents ISSUE #11 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017

INSIDE THE MAGAZINE

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I want one of those Savour a whisky commemorating the Rolling Stones’ 50th anniversary

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A day in the life of...

SSPCA Senior Animal Rescue Officer Fiona Thorburn

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The Newbies We review six of the capital’s best new restaurants

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Oriental Promise Six top Edinburgh Chinese restaurants

.36 Iconic boozer The Earl of Marchmont is a local favourite

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My city garden A walled garden creates a peaceful sanctuary for wildlife

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Fashion icon Weaver Araminta Campbell mixes modern with the traditional

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Fountainbridge and Tollcross’s production past

Street style

Style from the city streets - so where did they get that look?

.42 A spacious and light-filled Bo’ness property fit for a family

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Autumn update

Revamp your wardrobe with timeless pieces from Les 100 Ciels

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Beauty

Skincare advice from expert Charlotte Connoley, plus product and treatment reviews

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Fair is foul and foul is fair Edinburgh’s dark role during the Great Witch Hunt of 1597

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Contents FASHION

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The SF team accept a code breaking, team building mission

Out and about at the hottest social events

Escape

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

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Property

The movers and shakers in the city property market

City social

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My Edinburgh

Outlander star Sam Heughan reflects on his childhood spent in the city

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THE GREAT FASHION WITCH HUNT

The esplanade of Castlehill was the setting of hundreds of witch burnings in the sixteenth century.

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FAIR JOHNSTONS IS FOUL & FOUL OF ELGIN IS FAIR

This year marks the 420th anniversary of the Great Witch Hunt in Scotland when hundreds of men and women were tried and tortured in a campaign led by fear and paranoia WORDS BY HERMIONE LISTE R- K AY E

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THE GREAT FASHION WITCH HUNT

Clockwise from top: An illustration from the 17th century showing Castlehill and the Nor' Loch where many accused witches were drowned; Suspected witches kneeling before King James VI in North Berwick, 1597; The Witchery on the Royal Mile; King James VI of Scotland and I of England.

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rom March to October 1597 the whole of Scotland took part in a nationwide witch hunt. Driven by fear and distrust, villagers turned on each other and any man or woman deemed a little odd was imprisoned and put on trial for witchcraft and

A third of the estimated 4,000 men and women tried for witchcraft in Scotland came from the Lothians sorcery. Encouraged by King James VI – who the previous year had published a booklet called Daemonologie which focused on black magic and witches, also touching on werewolves and vampires – the witch hunt ravaged Scotland.

William Shakespeare was inspired by the king’s writings and his involvement with witch hunts when writing his play Macbeth.

Scotland’s obsession with witches began after King James became embroiled in a trial in Copenhagen when he visited in 1589 to collect his bride to be, Anne of Denmark. Their return fleet had been struck by stormy weather and they were forced to spend several days in Norway. The Mayor of Copenhagen’s wife was blamed for causing the storm and after a trial she and one other were burned. Troubled by what he had seen in Denmark, James quickly set about hunting down witches in North Berwick, where their boat landed, who may also have been involved.

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Daemonologie Shortly after their safe return to Scotland, more than 100 witches were arrested and many confessed to practicing black magic and being in cahoots with the devil. One of the accused, Agnes Sampson from Humbie, was made to wear the ‘witch’s bridle’, an iron mask with sharp prongs that protruded into her face and mouth, until she confessed. Another, Dr John Fian, had his fingernails extracted and pilliwinks or thumbscrews applied, as well as a number of other unspeakable contraptions intended to cause extreme pain and disfigurement. Both Sampson and Fian were burned in front of a crowd on Castlehill.

The Survey of Scottish Witchcraft estimates that almost 4,000 people were accused, of which over two thirds were executed, between 1563 and 1736 when the Witchcraft Act was enforced. The majority of these were women, most often aged between 50 and 60 who, considering age expectancy was much lower in the 16th and 17th centuries, would have been community elders. 32%, by far the majority of them women, came from the Lothians and were executed on Castlehill.

A major piece of evidence given at trial was the presence of the ‘witch’s mark’. The survey identified 10 professional ‘witch prickers’ working in the Lothian area during the witch hunts who used needles to impale the accused’s skin in order to find the mark. The witches mark would be a patch of skin protected by a magical spell and would not bleed. Others who cashed in on this mass hysteria were ‘witch finders‘, whose sole job was to travel the country, finding and accusing witches. The mass hysteria of these hunts were driven by fear and a belief in a holy and SF EDINBURGH

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Published in 1597, Daemonologie is a three book series written by King James VI of Scotland, and later I of England.

After the execution of his mother, Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1587 and his involvement in a witch trial in Copenhagen in 1589, it is said King James was plagued by a dark obsession.

In these books King James makes arguments and comparisons between sorcery, magic and witchcraft, identifying several different types of evil spirits and spectres.

Daemonologie endorses and encourages the practice of witch hunting as a method of expelling evil in a Christian society.

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THE GREAT FASHION WITCH HUNT

The 1735 Witchcraft Act was repealed and she was sentenced to nine months in prison

Clockwise from top: Macbeth and the Witches, 1855, by Théodore Chassériau; A thumbscrew or pilliwinks.

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moral obligation to rid Scotland of these evil sorcerers.

Whilst some of the accused were drowned in the Nor’ Loch, most were strangled or burned. Forced confessions by torture rendered drowning to prove their guilt (after drowning if their body floated they were guilty) obsolete. More people were tried and executed on Castlehill than anywhere else in Scotland. A well installed in 1912 on the castle esplanade to commemorate the site of the burnings displays a serpent, a symbol of both the devil and Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine, and a foxglove, which is used as both a medicine and a poison. The Royal Mile hotel, The Witchery, also takes its name from this gory period in history.

It is a surprise to many that the last woman to face trial for witchcraft in Scotland was in 1944. Helen Duncan of Callander was a medium whose séance in 1941 revealed the sinking of HMS Barham, an event that had been kept secret from the British public.

The 1735 Witchcraft Act was repealed and Duncan was sentenced to nine months imprisonment. She died shortly after her release, at home in Edinburgh.

A petition for a posthumous pardon was rejected by the Scottish Government in 2012.

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Captain of industry Birthplace of a beloved welly brand, a renowned brewery and the only Scottish James Bond, we’ve got a lot to thank Fountainbridge and Tollcross for

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The end of the Union Canal at Fountainbridge is now a thriving leisure area that boasts vibrant bars and restaurants.

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TOLLCROSS JOHNSTONS AND FOUNTAINBRIDGE OF ELGIN Clockwise from top left: The Union Canal; A can of McEwans Export; Lothian House on Lothian Road; The New Seekers came second in the Eurovision Song Contest of 1972, held at the Usher Hall.

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ith the opening of the Union Canal in 1822 and the Caledonian Railway in 1842, Fountainbridge, where both transports terminated, became a hub of industries all wishing to take advantage of this new means of transportation between Edinburgh and Glasgow. In 1856 American industrialist Henry Lee Miller established the North British Rubber Company, today better known as Hunter Boot Ltd, in a twenty acre site by the canal. The company employed thousands of workers who made any

The factory produced 2,750 pairs of boots a day, and over a million by the end of the war conceivable rubber item from boot soles to tyres, golf balls, flooring, traffic cones, hot water bottles and more. With the outbreak of World War One in 1914 the company took on a lucrative contract with the British government to produce Wellington boots for our military forces. The factory produced 2,750 pairs of boots a day, totalling well over a million pairs by the end of the war. When, several years later, World War Two broke out, the North British Rubber Company once again took contracts to SF EDINBURGH

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Sean Connery Hollywood actor Sean Connery, most famous for playing James Bond in the first five films, was born at 176 Fountainbridge in August 1930.

Though his tenement has long since been demolished, there is a blue plaque close by commemorating the actor’s birthplace.

In his teens Connery, who was known as ‘Big Tam’, worked as a co-operative milkman and later as a lifeguard in Portobello. His father Joseph worked at the North British Rubber Mill and his mother Euphemia was a cleaner whose stockings Sean would use to fish in the Union Canal.

Sean Connery was born in Fountainbridge in 1930.

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produce boots and millions of gas masks for the British public. Another nearby factory to benefit hugely from the two world wars was Ethicon, a company that made and packaged sterile surgical sutures.

Another major company established in Fountainbridge was the McEwan’s Brewery, best known for their 80/-, a heavy beer, and Export, an India pale ale. William McEwan opened the Fountain Brewery in 1856 using

Stone bulls’ heads adorn each keystone and lend a clue to the site’s past life a £2,000 loan from his family, and within five years of production the company’s annual turnover was over £40,000 and was already regarded as a market leader in Scotland. Other large factories in the area included Mackay’s Sweet Works, an iron foundry and the Asa Wass scrap yard.

The sudden influx of these factories to the area in the 19th and 20th century caused a corresponding influx of labourers and their families. The tenement housing in this area was considered the worst in Edinburgh and exceedingly overcrowded. In 1964 Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson visited the

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The arches to the Edinburgh Meat Market on Fountainbridge.

Bottom left : Smith’s Provision Stores.

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TOLLCROSS JOHNSTONS AND FOUNTAINBRIDGE OF ELGIN The Usher Hall on Lothian Road was funded by brewer Andrew Usher.

area and expressed his shock, promising to redevelop the area and improve the quality of living. Regeneration followed from the late 1980s – with housing improvements and later additions such as the Fountain Park leisure centre – and continues still to this day.

This March a new £125 million development of luxury apartments was announced for a long derelict patch of land by India Quay.

The double arched facade of the Edinburgh Meat Market, built in 1884, can still be found opposite Tollcross Primary School. Bulls’ heads adorning the keystone of each archway give a clue to the site’s past life as the city’s first municipal slaughterhouse.

The art deco Lothian House at the top of Lothian Road, which initially housed the Inland Revenue Department but now consists of apartments and shops, was previously the location of a port. Closed in 1922, Port Hopetoun was the most easterly

terminus of the Union Canal and was, along with the nearby Hamilton Port, a bustling site handling all canal imports and exports to and from the city. With rail improvements in the 20th century, use of the canal drastically decreased, forcing closure of these basins in the early 1920s. A relief on the facade of Lothian House commemorates the

Usher Hall’s basements were adapted to act as air raid shelters during WWII port and reads: ‘Here stood Port Hopetoun 1822-1922’. Engraved reliefs on the cast iron mullions depict a builder, a brewer, a printer and a millworker.

The Usher Hall, flanked by the Royal Lyceum and Traverse theatres, was funded

by Andrew Usher, founder of the North

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Port Hopetoun was drained in 1922 as freight moved from the Union Canal to the railways.

British Distillery in nearby Haymarket. Now known as NB, the distillery is Edinburgh’s last working distillery. In June 1896 Usher bequeathed £100,000 to the city with instructions to construct a concert hall but, Usher didn’t live to see it completed in 1914.

The domed auditorium has hosted a number of international musicians, politicians,

express their disgust at his anti-semitic and radical authoritarian policies. Five years later Mosley was imprisoned without trial for the duration of the war.

In 1972 the hall hosted the Eurovision Song Contest, at which Great Britain’s offering by The New Seekers came second, and in 1986 it was transformed into a boxing

When Sir Oswald Mosley came to speak at the Usher Hall in 1935, 6,000 protesters lined Lothian Road royalty and performers. During the Second World War the Usher Hall’s extensive basements were adapted to act as a huge air raid shelter.

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arena for the Commonwealth Games.

This exciting area of our city has a rich and colourful history and is evolving every day.

In 2014 Edinburgh Printmakers purchased part of the derelict site of the North British Rubber Company and set into action plans to restore the old factory and create a world class creative venue within it.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF...

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SSPCA ANIMAL RESCUE OFFICER

A day in the life of...

Fiona Thorburn, Senior Animal Rescue Officer for the Scottish SPCA, is on hand to rescue the capital’s wildlife when they are injured or in peril WORDS BY M ORAG BO OT L AN D PHOTOGRAPHED BY A NGUS B L AC K B URN

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escuing injured deer, badgers and foxes is all in a day’s work for Fiona Thorburn and the four other SSPCA animal rescue officers who work in and around Edinburgh. But it’s often hard to predict what a day’s work will entail in a job this varied.

‘I’ve picked up some very unusual animals in the nine years I’ve been working for the SSPCA,’ says Fiona. ‘I once picked up a stray leopard gecko that someone’s cat had brought into the house, which they found in their hallway when they got up to go to the loo in the middle of the night. I was also called out to assist a lady who opened her drawer while making a cup of tea to find a two foot long king snake curled up on top of her cutlery.’

Over the summer months Fiona’s workload increases with the birth of baby animals across

the city. Rescuing fledgling birds and animals injured on the road, then transporting them to Fishcross SSPCA national wildlife centre near Alloa for rehabilitation takes up the majority of her time. ‘We have a lot of expertise in rehabilitaion,’ says Fiona. ‘One of the country’s leading wildlife vets attends the wildlife centre and every year, as technology improves, so do the outcomes for the animals in our charge.’

Thankfully the prognosis looks good for the owlets pictured opposite, which fell from their nest in Cammo Tower. The baby barn owls were found by a dog walker who called the helpline and Fiona was quickly dispatched to fi nd them huddled together on the ground.

With no chance of returning them to their nest safely, they are now being reared at Fishcross until ready for release.

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RESTAURANT FASHION REVIEWS

Black Pig & Oyster 82 Commercial St, Leith, EH6 6LX I have a notoriously picky friend – let’s just call him Chris – a foodie whose default position when it comes to grub is a sort of grudging, curmudgeonly passive-aggressive negativity. It is rare that anything is ever good enough. This is particularly the case when it comes to Spanish food given that for the past 30 years he’s spent a sizeable chunk of every summer at the family’s Spanish dacha, and he reckons he makes the meanest paella in Edinburgh, if not the world.

Frankly, I can’t think of a worse person to accompany me to a tapas restaurant. Yet there we were – and he was happy. Not just content, but positively effusive about the food at the new sister restaurant to Glenrothes’ fantastic Iberian smokehouse 43 Main Street.

The signature dish for Leith’s newest Spanish-themed establishment, which is just a few yards away from The Kitchin, is its pata negra (the ‘black hoof’ of the Iberian pig). A whole traditionally cured ham is carved ostentatiously, but while it is spot-on, it is just one of several excellent tapas dishes. The pincho, blue cheese panacotta, smoked pig, prawn croquettes, and the morcilla and mojo picante (deep-fried black pudding) were all superb, although the patatas bravas were decidedly ordinary. There are a few main courses, such as the surf and turf, but we gave them a sideswerve, as we did with the puddings, which seemed to be British-themed – strawberry tart, chocolate and peanut mousse and the like – rather than resolutely Iberian, as the tapas were. The wine list is tip-top: our Albarino was glorious, if dauntingly expensive.

The other thing worth noting about the Black Pig & Oyster is the fetching architecture and decor. Inside the ceiling is all barrel-vaulted brickwork, the floors all wood and slate. On the waterside there’s a glass conservatory for summer days. It may not be cheap, but Black Pig & Oyster is a welcome addition to Edinburgh’s restaurant scene. RB 0131 554 1777 | www.blackpigandoyster.co.uk

Ronaq New Waverley, 31 East Market Street, EH8 8FR Having enjoyed lunch in the Comely Bank branch of this Indian restaurant hopes were high for its impressively appointed little sister.

The views are fab, the decor is cool and the staff are friendly. We started indecisively with mixed starters. This was nice, but I’m guessing nice isn’t what they’re going for. Our curries fell into the same category and it seems harsh to say that we didn’t enjoy them. But given how Ronaq looks we expected something special and I couldn’t help feeling let down with just decent, bog-standard Indian food. MB 0131 558 7683 | www.ronaqrestaurant.co.uk 28 |

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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, Madeleine Smith, Hermione Lister-Kaye & Leona Clark

Honeycomb & Co 1 Merchiston Place, EH10 4NP On the corner of Merchiston Place, Honeycomb & Co has made itself at home in what was once the local post office.

It’s now a bright, cheery place with stylish yellow furnishings.

The menu is limited, but full of world flavours. My chicken was well seasoned and salad perfectly dressed. The pulled beef brioche roll was meltingly tender with a subtle BBQ flavour and served with a zesty cucumber salad. The salted caramel and chocolate sundae was so indulgent, I’m glad we decided to share. A great addition to the Bruntsfield brunch scene. MS 0131 228 4641 | www.honeycombandco.com

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Herringbone 2 South Trinity Road, EH5 3NR After the success of its sister restaurant in North Berwick by the same name, this is a welcome addition to Goldenacre. It took quite some time for our order to be taken, and we endured a further wait for our starters which, when they came, were nothing special. Mains followed and although my steak was cooked very rare as ordered my partner was disappointed with his pork belly.

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NEW RESTAURANTS

Rabble 55a Frederick Street, EH2 1LH Rick’s, the Frederick Street style bar stalwart, has undergone an £800,000 refurbishment to emerge as Rabble, a rough-luxe taphouse and grill. I was a bit unsure about what that was, so was excited if not a little trepidatious about my first visit. Rabble is a restaurant of two halves. The front area is finished in mdf and bare stone with contemporary seating and a large central bar with beer taps connected to a Staropramen beer tank. I now know that it contains unpasteurised beer to keep the fizzy stuff fresh, but for much of my meal I thought it might be some sort of mini copper submarine. Through the back is a conservatory-style glass-roofed garden. Here the decor is lighter and fresher, with cool blue seats, tiled floors and large booths.

The menu is packed with slow-cooked, Scottish-sourced delights and when autumn’s grip tightens on the capital I’m heading to Rabble for the 60-hour cooked gunpowder-rubbed beef short rib with mash and gravy. On a sunny summer evening I plumped for a smoked mackerel starter with Stirlingshire crème fraiche. This arrived in a puff of theatre as it was unveiled by the lifting of a smoke-filled glass cloche. Ross’s slow-cooked pig’s cheek starter lasted all of 30 seconds followed by 30 minutes of praise-singing.

The spatchcock poussin grilled with lemon, rosemary and roasted new potatoes was deliciously moist and buttery and the grilled cod with confit Jersey royals, samphire, tomato and lemon was meaty and perfectly cooked, if slightly salty. To finish, a shared piece of peanut butter and chocolate tart brought on daggers across the table and forks at dawn. Decadently chocolatey, the smooth and creamy milk ice cream was the perfect accompaniment.

I like Rabble – the staff are super-friendly, the drinks are good and the food is certainly worthy of a return visit whatever the weather. MB 0131 622 7800 | www.rabbleedinburgh.co.uk

The Pantry 2-4 Bridge Rd, Colinton, EH13 0LF This cosy little brunch spot in the south of Edinburgh is the second of two ‘The Pantry’ locations. Having been to neither, my companion and I took in the subtle Scandi décor while we had the first sips of our flat whites. With brunch and all day options available, the menu caters for all. I opted for the spinach and spring onion eggs benedict and my companion had the bacon and blueberry waffles.

Both dishes were delicious and perfectly presented. The relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff put it on the list for a return visit. LC 0131 629 4420 | www.thepantryedinburgh.co.uk

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Oriental promise Edinburgh is home to almost 50 Chinese restaurants, virtually all of them offering incredible value for money. Here are six of our favourites...

China Red No less a figure than Marcello Tully – the Michelin starred head chef of Kinloch Lodge on Skye – rates this ‘all you can eat’ joint behind the Usher Hall as one of his six favourite restaurants in Scotland. Don’t be put off by the flashing disco lights at the entrance, and make sure you go to the section where food is cooked in front of you, to your tastes. At £30 for two people, there’s no better value in the capital.

0131 228 8688 | 30 Grindlay Street | www.chinaredbuffet.com

Chop Chop This utilitarian eatery may look pretty spartan, with its strip lighting and lino floor, but it’s rightly famous for its speciality of 18 different fillings of authentic boiled or fried dumplings from the North East of China.

There’s far more to Chop Chop though, including the noodles (try the noodles in peanut and mustard sauce), fish (the fiery monkfish is outstanding), salad (my favourite is the glass noodles) and Ga Da soup.

Imperial Palace Out past the Corn Exchange and yards from the Water of Leith, this single-storey red brick building looks more like a warehouse than a restaurant, although the Beijing-esque flourishes give the game away. Inside it’s absurdly busy and packed with folk who know their Char Sui from their Cheung Fun. The strongest suit is the dim sum, with dumplings that include everything from golden tripe and whelks to pumpkin and beyond.

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Stack Dim Sum Bar Taking its cue from the more established Chop Chop, this small but perfectly formed little dim sum bar off Leith Walk looks fairly grotty from the outside, but once inside it is a temple to the appreciation of Chinese dumplings. Unlike some of the other restaurants on this list, virtually everything on offer suits both aficionado and newcomer alike.

Most Chinese restaurants have a lot of options for vegetarians, but there are even more than usual here.

And it’s also exceptional value.

0131 557 3737 | 14 South St Andrew St, City Centre | www.saigonsaigon.co.uk

Saigon Saigon Popular with Edinburgh’s Chinese community, this huge 170-cover gastronomic emporium located just off Princes Street looks at first sight like a tourist hell hole (particularly during the all-you-can-eat lunch).

However, it’s not and serves three excellent menus – dim sum, authentic Chinese cuisine (not for the fainthearted) and an a la carte menu that includes all the Western favourites. I always opt for the excellent dim sum, but dishes such as the pork fillet with sliced potato and tea tree mushrooms and the pungent crispy beef with sweet chilli sauce are well worth trying.

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China Town Most of the restaurants on this list are relaxed and raucous, but with its pristine white table cloths and sotto voce lighting it’s immediately clear that China Town is a bit more buttoned up and suitable for a special occasion. The food is much more atuned to western appetites, so if you like your Chinese food relentlessly authentic or super-fiery this may not be the place for you. That said, it’s a lovely environment, and particularly suited to those who rarely eat Chinese food. At £21 the set menu is pretty good value.

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#3 Award-winning brasserie and cocktail lounge Dine has joined forces with iconic champagne house, Charles Heidsieck, to launch a luxury outdoor drinking experience in Edinburgh this summer. Enjoy an exclusive limited edition Champagne Charlie Menu featuring a full list of Charles Heidsieck champagnes, a Champagne Charlie Signature cocktail and some complementary bar bites designed to enhance flavours. www.dineedinburgh.co.uk

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EARL JOHNSTONS OF MARCHMONT OF ELGIN

Iconic boozer THE EARL OF MARCHMONT, 22 MARCHMONT CRESCENT A bustling Southside pub that’s popular with students and residents alike.

Classic food, beers and cocktails are served both inside and at the Parisianstyle tables that line the frontage on the corner of Marchmont Crescent and Roseneath Street. In 2016, The Earl was voted Scotland’s most dog-friendly pub. So expect to see a few furry friends if you pop in for a hair of the dog. www.facebook.com/The Earl OfMarchmont

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The Raeburn in Stockbridge is a smart, bustling brasserie with a classic menu of simple yet sophisticated British dishes, deliberately nurturing a vibrant atmosphere in the refined elegance of its historic setting.

112 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh T: 0131 332 7000 E: info@theraeburn.com www.theraeburn.com

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In brief Joy & Wellbeing New class danceSing has been set up by dance professional Natalie Garry to get us singing, dancing and laughing all the way to improved wellbeing.

With friendly and supportive guidance, these 90-minute classes are initially led by a professionally trained music leader. Trained dancer guides host the second half of the class where a variety of steps from different disciplines work the whole body.

Edinburgh classes start 30 August at the Eric Liddell Centre, Morningside. www.dance-sing.uk

Fettes Open Day Take the opportunity to find out what life at Fettes is really like and meet Mr Geoffrey Stanford, new Headmaster of Fettes College. Designed to give you a real feel for life at Fettes, the Open Day on Sunday 8 October will include a school tour with current pupils, demonstrations and presentations from every department, all boarding houses open, teaching staff and current parents available to chat. Confirm your attendance by emailing the school on admissions@fettes.com. www.fettes.com

Art to Wear

The Bathroom Company will launch their new state-of-the-art showroom at 8 Kew Terrace at the beginning of August. The new designer showroom will house an excellent selection of manufacturers, some of which are entirely exclusive to Scotland. www.thebathroomcompany.co.uk

Lily Luna’s small yet unmissable Art to Wear jewellery exhibition, from 1320 August, features over 300 unique and original jewellery designs from 30 independent designers across the globe including local talents. Each design features distinctive originality and remarkable creativity, providing a beautiful balance between modern art and wearable fashion. Find Lily Luna at 43 William Street. www.lilyluna.co.uk SF EDINBURGH

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JOHNSTONS MY CITY GARDEN OF ELGIN

My city garden Nestled behind Beech Lodge, a large mid19th century detached villa on Church Hill, Dr Ayles’ walled garden is a hidden city sanctuary for butterflies, bumble bees and garden birds.

A large lawn extends from the back of the house where the family recently hosted their daughter’s wedding reception. Further down the one acre plot a carefully crafted box garden with white

flowers leads to a wildlife pond, filled with water lilies and reeds, with a grassy bridge leading to a doocot and bee hives.

Dr Ayles (pictured with his parson terriers Monty and Basil) has spent the last 23 years developing the garden.

Beech Lodge hosts regular open days for both Scotland’s Gardens and The Royal Botanic Gardens. www.scotlandsgardens.org

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Catie enjoys a coffee in the bright and airy kitchen that was once a seldom-used dining room.

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The upstairs drawing room is a very grown-up space. Below: Grace, a painting by Scottish artist Shona Finlay, hangs on the stairway and is lit by the cupola above.

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Top: A grand piano with a view of the garden.

Above: A tiled and wood panelled family bathroom.

Below: Shutters, cornicing and original doors provide period detail in the bedroom.

the garden. ‘We knew that the kids would want to play outside and we wanted to be able to keep an eye on them from the windows,’ says Catie. ‘Now we get the sun all day.’ A combination of basic Magnet cabinets with full stave wood worktops and green-toned French Gray walls ensure the room connects with the garden.

The upstairs drawing room houses an original marble fireplace and stunning cornicing, just some of many period features that have been retained. ‘This is a grown-up space, where we can work and relax,’ says Catie. And with a family that has grown to three children in the seven years since they moved to Erngath Road, the dark grey, toy free space is a real blessing.

A cupola floods the house with light, and despite being advised against installing it, it is now one of the couple’s favourite features.

‘We have a very old building, but we wanted it to reflect us,’ says Catie. ‘We’ve really lived in this house and we’ve loved it.

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Glory looms Young Scottish weaver and tweed designer Araminta Campbell is upholding Scottish textile traditions while creating stylish and modern designs

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inding a suitable muse for her bespoke tweed designs wasn’t difficult for award-winning artist and weaver Araminta Campbell.

Growing up on an estate near Aberdeen, the young Araminta was surrounded by the fabric and the glorious countryside of Royal Deeside.

Graduating in embroidery, Araminta set up her own textile business in 2014. She now creates tweed bags, scarves, wraps, blankets and cushions from a studio

The workshop houses two 1960s looms which Araminta uses to hand weave and workshop in The Biscuit Factory in Leith. The workshop houses two 1960s looms which she uses to hand weave one-off scarves and shawls using incredibly soft British alpaca wool in all-natural colours. The tweeds inspired by Deeside are woven in Scottish mills and used to create a range of bags – one of which is owned by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall – and even dog collars.

Araminta has also designed a bespoke tweed for Glen Tanar Estate, near her childhood home. ‘Designing bespoke tweeds for private clients, commercially and for the hospitality sector has been a great achievement, as has expanding my business and growing my team,’ she says. www.aramintacampbell.co.uk

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

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GIULIA GALASTRO FROM EDINBURGH Dress: Emily and Fin. Boots: Ecco.

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ERICA GUALANDI FROM IRELAND Playsuit: Vintage. Bag: TK Maxx. Shoes: Primark.

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CHRISTY ROBERTSON FROM DUNFERMLINE T shirt: My boyfriend. Dress: Asos.

Shoes: Dr Martens. Jacket: Depop.

ARTTU SALONEN FROM FINLAND Shirt: H&M. Jeans: River Island.

Shoes: Russel & Bromley. Braces: BHS. Hat: BHS.

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Sky’s the limit Les 100 Ciels creates timeless, high quality and ethically made wardrobe staples

Karis shirt, £109; Cardigan, £199.

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Top, £89; Asymmetrical skirt in teal, £99.

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Tel: 0131 440 2230, www.kitchendoctor.scot #2 In August The Nomads Tent present Pillow Talk; a selling exhibition of hand-crafted kilim and textile cushions, chairs, fenders, pouffes, hall seats and sofa stools in vibrant colours and contemporary and traditional designs. Tel: 0131 662 1612, www.nomadstent.co.uk

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FASHION BEAUTY

Nature’s best By ditching the chemicals and allocating a little extra time each day for your skincare routine you’ll soon see and feel the benefits

In a bid to live a cleaner and greener lifestyle, celebrity facialist Charlotte Connoley has ditched the chemicals

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s I get older, I’ve learned that double cleansing the skin is really important to help boost radiance, hydration, nourishment and tone. In the past I’ve been guilty of using make-up wipes, which only result in unclean skin as you literally push the dirt back in.

When it comes to natural cleansing, Aster & Bay’s Charcoal Face Wash has no harsh synthetics. For problem skin, look out for clays, charcoals and zinc-based products to help detoxify, while manuka honey is great for blemishes.

Keeping skin hydrated is key to keeping it healthy, so as well as drinking plenty of water, nourish skin on the outside too. M:Botanicals has a lovely plant-based range for men and women,

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and its Daily Rejuvenator has been specially formulated for dehydrated and ageing skin. Or, if you have oily/ combination skin, Awake Organics has a 100% plant-based Citrus + Hemp Clearing Face Serum, which uses bio oils to help balance the complexion.

Remember to massage in any product you use, particularly serums or facial oils last thing at night. Start in the middle of the face and work outwards and upwards along the jawline, using firm, sweeping motions, as well as down the neck and across the decolletage to aid lymphatic drainage and really get the blood flowing.

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JOHNSTONS BEAUTY TREATMENTS OF ELGIN

Treatment reviews REV IEWED BY HERMIONE L I S T ER- K AY E

Guinot Hydradermie Facial Tucked away on Alva Street in the West End, Chamomile Sanctuary does it all. Most customers are regulars who drop by for a quick treatment in their lunch break. I went for a Guinot Hydradermie Facial and after a busy day specified that the result be relaxation and hydration. The treatment room was certainly relaxing, with dimmed lighting and soothing music, and the bed was heated and extremely comfy.

My therapist carefully explained the treatment which she had altered to suit my skin. The treatment lasted an hour and ashamedly I admit I fell completely asleep (apparently it happens all the time). I emerged from Chamomile feeling truly relaxed with radiant skin and invisible pores. I would thoroughly recommend. £75, www.chamomilesanctuary.com, 0131 220 1000

White to Brown Spray Tan Feeling a little pale and pasty after a long winter I popped into Zen Lifestyle on Hanover Street for a White to Brown Spray Tan the day before heading off on a beach holiday. White to Brown contains a purple pigment which prevents the ‘tangerine look’ and instead leaves a really natural and golden colour. The session lasted 40 minutes and the process was well explained by the friendly beautician. After application she explained all the dos and dont’s of spray tan aftercare thoroughly, recommending a few tips to make the colour last even longer. The next day I was golden brown and streak-free and after four or five days of sunshine and swimming my tan was still visible and appeared to fade evenly across my body. £45, www.zen-lifestyle.com, 0131 516 5754

Arcaya Actives ampoules, £75 Vitamin C ampoules rejuvenate skin and reduce pigmentation – the perfect post holiday skin treatment. www.arcaya-actives.co.uk

Skinade, £105 for 30 day supply This anti-ageing drink boosts the body’s natural production of collagen and hyaluronic acid. www.zen-lifestyle.com

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The Great Escape Being locked in a room with your colleagues may be your idea of hell, but at Escape in the New Town your main motivation is to get out as quickly as possible. The SF Edinburgh team took on the Da Vinci room. We were given 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles with a focus on code breaking, symbolism and association problems in order to open padlocks and find keys, the last one of which would open the door to freedom. As well as escaping from the room our mission was to recover the Holy Grail. Working as a team came more easily than solving some of the clues and I’m pleased to report that we made it out in a very respectable 53 minutes. Go team SF Ed! www.escapeteambuilding.co.uk

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Home report An increase in prices means a difficult market for Edinburgh’s first time buyers

3.3% 6.7%

The average selling price in east central Scotland between March and May 2017 has increased by 3.3% to £221,522 when compared with the same period last year.

First time buyer

The number of new homes brought to market decreased by 6.7% annually.

An increasing number of properties in Edinburgh are selling for over their home report valuation, potentially making it more difficult for first time buyers to get a foot on the property ladder.

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Two bed flats in Leith, The Shore and Granton have shown the largest yearon-year increases in average selling prices in the three months between March and May 2017. This indicates there is a continued demand for the types of property that are popular amongst first time buyers, particularly as we are seeing a decrease in new housing stock.

83.9% of sales met or exceeded their home report valuation over the last three months, and properties that were marketed as ‘offers over’ achieved on average 9.5% over the asking the price. This is up from 7.5% during the same period last year.

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31 July-6 August FOODIES FESTIVAL 4-6/8, Inverleith Park Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest food, drink and wellbeing festival, returns to Edinburgh to kick start the festive celebrations. www.foodiesfestival.com

TRUCKFEST 5-6/8, Ingliston Annual gathering of trucks and large vehicles, with arena entertainment, a ‘Swamp Thing’ monster truck demonstration, celebrity guests, trade stalls, family fun, evening entertainment, and much more. www.truckfest.co.uk/scotland

EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO 4-26/8, Edinburgh Castle Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, the annual military showcase is hailed as one of the most spectacular shows in the world and watched by a TV audience of 100 million worldwide. Not to be missed. www.edintattoo.co.uk

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4-27/8, The Studio Artist, musician and Turner Prize-winner Martin Creed invites you to a delightfully nonconformist evening of words, music and more, as he takes up residence for the 2017 International Festival. www.eif. co.uk/2017/ martincreed

5/8-3/9, Fidra Fine Arts, North Berwick An exhibition of work by Scottish artist Dominique Cameron as part of Fringe by the Sea. Cameron revisited her Leith roots on foot as inspiration for this show. www.fidrafineart.co.uk

Top picks

DRAM & SMOKE 3-27/8, The Biscuit Factory Pop-up feast nights and cocktail masterclasses. Enjoy four courses of campfire inspired cuisine – think pork ribeye roast, venison cumberland and a ploughmans picnic – with live music, or take a Talisker cocktail masterclass. www.dramandsmoke.com

SISTER SLEDGE 4/8, The Corn Exchange The multi award-winning disco sisters have been filling dance floors since the 1970s & 80s with massive tunes like We Are Family and Lost In Music. www.edinburghcornexchange. com/events/sister-sledge

FORTH ON THE FRINGE 4-5/8, The Playhouse One stop shop for the essential Edinburgh Festival acts.

Featuring a selection of comedy, music, cabaret and dance. www.atgtickets.com

ROUGH RUNNER SCOTLAND 5-6/8, Hopetoun House, Queensferry Rough Runner is all about teamwork, fun, and incredible, unique game show inspired obstacles. www.roughrunner.com/events/scotland-aug-2017/

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CONGO NATTY 12/8, La Belle Angele Jungle, ragga, rave, drum n’ bass and reggae producer and remixer aka Michael West, Rebel MC, Conquering Lion, X Project and Ras Project. Hits include Street Tuff & Just Keep Rockin’ www.la-belleangele.com or allgigs.co.uk

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL 12-28/8, Charlotte Square The world’s biggest book festival. Meet authors from around the world and enjoy discussions, lectures, debates and workshops. www.edbookfest.co.uk

THE ARCHERFIELD CUP RACEDAY 11/8, Musselburgh Racecourse An exciting flat racing event with the feature race the £25,000 Archerfield Cup. www.musselburgh-racecourse. co.uk

WHISKY, GHOSTS & SHERLOCK HOLMES 7,9,11,14&16/8, Arthur Conan Doyle Centre Join whisky expert Charles MacLean and Sherlockian author Bonnie MacBird for an evening of murder, whisky lore, and a wee dram in a haunted venue. www.edfringe.com

ISLANDS IN THE STREAM 11/8, The Brunton, Musselburgh A thigh-slapping show celebrating the King and Queen of country, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. www.thebrunton.co.uk/events

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7-13 August FRINGE BY THE SEA 7-13/8, North Berwick East Lothian’s answer to Edinburgh’s fringe festival has been running for 10 years and it just keeps getting bigger and better.

Some of this years acts include KT Tunstall, Steve Harley, Eric Bibb Band and Michaela Strachan. www.fringebythesea. com

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10/8, Usher Hall Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti is one of the country’s most admired and loved performers. She joins the Budapest Festival Orchestra under Iván Fischer for the stormy lyricism of Brahms’ joyful Violin Concerto, Schubert’s Die Zauberharfe Overture and Dvořák’s Symphony No 8. www.eif. co.uk

11-12/8, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston Hot Dub Time Machine is an audio-visual dance party, travelling through pop music history in nightclubs, halls, circus tents and festivals all around the world. www.hotdubtimemachine. com/#shows

PLAYING WITH BOOKS 12, 19, 26/8, The Royal Lyceum Theatre A theatrical exploration of scenes from three bestsellers, followed by a discussion with the author and creative teams. www.lyceum.org.uk

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FREE FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

FREE FESTIVAL SHOWS THE MONSTER MASH 28/8, Charlotte Square Gardens As part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, celebrate 200 years since Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein with some terrifyingly good arts and crafts activities. www. edbookfest. co.uk

A NICE CUP OF TEA AND A CHAT WITH A SCOTTISH COMEDIAN AND FRIENDS 3-13/8, The Counting House Scottish comedian Vladimir McTavish returns for his 22nd year at the Fringe Festival to host this one hour chat show. www.edfringe. com

Top picks STAFFA 17-27/8, National Library of Scotland This video installation, a tribute to the uninhabited Hebridean island as part of the Edinburgh International Festival, will be presented with music recorded by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. www.eif.co.uk/2017/staffa

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL IMPRISONED WRITERS SERIES 12-28/8, Charlotte Square Gardens Amnesty International hosts a series of readings and talks on issues around human rights at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. www.edbookfest.co.uk

VIRGIN MONEY FRINGE ON THE ROYAL MILE 4-28/8, High Street Soak up the atmosphere and explore the heart of the Fringe along the historic Royal Mile.

Watch world-class street performers, musicians, acrobats and more as they preview their festival shows for free. www.edfringe.com

THE OXFORD REVUE 3-19/8, Moriarty’s Come and watch the next generation of comedians tread the boards in this laugh-out-loud Fringe Festival show. www.edfringe.com

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14-20 August WAVERLEY CARE COMEDY GALA 18/8, The Playhouse Edinburgh’s biggest comedy event returns with an all-star cast, and special guest hosts Rob Beckett and Russell Kane. Always a complete sell-out so book early to avoid disappointment. www.atgtickets.com/venues/edinburgh-playhouse

DERREN BROWN - UNDERGROUND 14-15/8, The Playhouse British magician, psychological illusionist, writer and broadcaster.

Derren’s many TV and stage shows often involve audience participation.

This show forms a collection of the best from his previous shows Mind Control, Trick Of The Mind, Hero at 30,000 Feet, Svengali, Infamous and Miracle. www.atgtickets.com/venues/ edinburgh-playhouse

BLAZIN’ FIDDLES 16/8, Queen’s Hall Approaching their 20th year in 2018, Blazin’ Fiddles are undoubtedly one of the world’s most prolific fiddle groups.

Since the late 90s, no other band has quite managed to capture the excitement, passion and sensitivity of Scottish music all at once. www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/shows/blazinfiddles-2017

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WHAT’S ON

MACBETH 18-19/8, Festival Theatre A major new production of Verdi’s dark operatic thriller, given by the International Festival’s 2017 resident company Teatro Regio of Turin, conducted by Gianandrea Noseda and directed by Emma Dante. The opera was the very first to be performed at the inaugural International Festival in 1947. www.edtheatres.com/festivaltheatre/whats-on/edinburghinternational-festival-macbeth

Top picks MR B THE GENTLEMEN RHYMER 15-17/8, The Voodoo Rooms Comedic banjoplayer and rapper who performs respectful swing-time parodies of hip-hop and dance classics, including tracks

by Public Enemy, Beastie Boys and Orbital, as well as his own creations. www.the voodoorooms .com

THAT QUAINT & PICTURESQUE STREET OLD EDINBURGH AT THE 1886 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION

19/8, 10 Infirmary Street The team behind textile magazine Selvedge will bring together 30 merchants and makers to Dovecot Studios to sell their textile treasures. www.selvedge.org/collections/ fairs

MACMILLAN CONDUCTS MACMILLAN 19/8, Usher Hall Sir James MacMillan conducts three masterpieces of 20thcentury music – all of which received their premieres at the International Festival. www.eif.co.uk/2017

FAIR & ETHICAL TRADE ON THE FRINGE

17/8, Lauriston Castle A lecture on the International Exhibition of Industry, Science & Art that took place in the Meadows in 1886 by Wilson Smith PhD. www.usherhall.co.uk

14-20/8, Castle Street A unique range of exhibitors with a range of beautiful handcrafted gifts. www.scottishfairtradeforum.org.uk

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FOR THE KIDS

TOP FRINGE PICKS FOR KIDS DAVID WALLIAMS’ THE FIRST HIPPO ON THE MOON 2-20/8, Pleasance Courtyard (V33) Bestselling children’s author David Walliams’ space adventure is adapted for the stage by Les Petits Theatre Company. Two big hippos. One enormous dream. Who can make it to the moon first? Three...Two...One... blast off! www.pleasance.co.uk/event/ david-walliams-first-hippo-moon

BALLOONATICS 2-27/8, Gilded Balloon Teviot (V14) Scottish Comedian Chris Henry brings his hit kids show, Balloonatics, to Edinburgh as part of his world tour.

A chaos-filled, fun-packed hour of inflatable buffoonery: with never a dull moment for kids or their parents.

Ages: 4-12yrs www. gildedballoon. co.uk

Top picks THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD: TALL STORIES 2-20/8, Pleasance Courtyard (V33) ‘No Gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood...’ Join the Gruffalo’s child on her mission into the woods in this musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Songs, laughs and scary fun. Ages: 3yrs + www.pleasance.co.uk/event/ gruffalos-child

THE TALES OF PETER RABBIT AND JEMIMA PUDDLE-DUCK

THE THREE MUSKETEERS

5-26/8, Underbelly’s Circus Hub Escape to Beatrix Potter’s wonderful world and enjoy her timeless tales of the classic characters Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-Duck. Featuring the award-winning soprano and actress Michelle Todd and the Children’s Classic Concerts Festival Ensemble. Ages: 3-10yrs www.underbellyedinburgh. co.uk

2-27/8, Gilded Balloon Teviot Fresh from Justin’s House and Spot Bots, join CBeebies’ favourites the Three Half Pints in a hilarious new slapstick adventure of chivalry, swordplay and suddenly falling over. Ages: U www.gildedballoon. co.uk

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EDINBURGH FLEA MARKET 26/8, 36 Dalmeny Street, Leith Uncover a hidden treasure or two from a wide range of stalls. www.edinburghfleamarket. blogspot.co.uk

EDINBURGH FORAGING 25-27/8, The Flotterstone Inn A simple foraging walk to identify a selection of edible summer plants, mushrooms, flowers and fruits. Enjoy a wild food meal at the end, using what’s found. www.wildfooduk. com/foragingtrips

27/8, La Belle Angele Big Fish, Little Fish, family fun for the post-rave generation of parents. Helping parents be responsibly irresponsible. www.eventbrite.co.uk

MACMILLAN ART SHOW 24-27/8, Bonhams Auction House Showcasing a range of work by artists based in Scotland, the show will raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. www.2017.macmillanartshow. org.uk

BFLF EDINBURGH DJ EDDY TEMPLE-MORRIS ‘NO SLEEP TIL BEDTIME PYJAMA PARTY’

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL TV FESTIVAL

LA BOHEME 25-27/8, Festival Theatre Opera’s most heartbreaking love story comes to the capital as part of the Edinburgh International Festival. A production from Teatro Regio, Turin, the opera house who gave La Boheme its first staging in 1896. www.edtheatres.com

23-25/8 A festival of all things televisual. Including talks, workshops and special screenings, as well as the chance to network with people working in the TV industry. This year’s speakers include Russell Brand, Charlie Brooker and a plethora of presidents, chief execs and CEO’s from the wonderful world of TV. www.thetvfestival.com

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JULIE FOWLIS 26/8, Queen’s Hall Acclaimed folk and Gaelic singer and regular BBC Radio 2 presenter, Julie Fowlis plays The Queen’s Hall for one night only. Her contemporary, dynamic and irresistable style make her a genuine and multi-award winning crossover star. www.juliefowlis.com

EDINBURGH MELA FESTIVAL WEEK 26/8-3/9, Leith Links The Edinburgh Mela is a week-long festival celebrating the very best in world music, food and dance. www.edinburgh-mela. co.uk

FESTIVAL CEILIDH 25/8, Greyfriars Kirk A ceilidh with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society to celebrate the finale of the Edinburgh Festivals with the fabulous Clappy Doo Ceilidh Band. www.rscdsedinburgh.org

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EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL

EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL

4/8-28/8, Various locations The world’s biggest celebration of the arts marks its 70th anniversary with a diverse showcase of culture, art, theatre, music and dance, exhibitions, children’s shows and events. www.edfringe.com

HOW TO WIN AGAINST HISTORY 3-13, 15-27/8, Assembly George Square Gardens (V3) Henry Cyril Paget, the fifth Marquis of Anglesey, whose star burned brightly, briefly and transvestitely at the height of the British Empire, stalks the stage again in Seiriol Davies’s fabulous, riches-torags extravaganza.

Top picks DANIEL SLOSS: NOW 3-13, 15-21, 23-27/8, EICC (V150) The Scottish comedian, and recent recipient of the 2016 Sydney Comedy Festival ‘Best of the Fest’ International Award, presents his latest show.

LIMMY: THAT’S YOUR LOT – THE BOOK TOUR 18-20/8, New Town Theatre (V7) Join Limmy for a night of storytelling and chit-chat as he introduces his second book, That’s Your Lot, featuring stories that are dafter and darker than before. Includes audience Q&A and book signing.

FRANKIE BOYLE: PROMETHEUS VOLUME I 5-9 & 20-24/8, EICC Frankie presents the first instalment of his eight volume Promethiad. If you liked his previous shows, but wished they contained different jokes said by someone with an older face, this is the show for you. www.eicc.co.uk/whatson

MARGARET THATCHER QUEEN OF GAME SHOWS 3-13, 15-27/8, Assembly George Square Gardens (V3) Ding dong the witch is back.

Multi award-winning Fringe sensation returns with the most fabulous game show of all. Join the Iron Lady for songs, games and catchphrases.

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THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK 4-28/8, The Sabai Pavilion The Lady Boys of Bangkok is a renowned touring show featuring the world-famous ‘kathoey’from Thailand. The Sabai Pavilion is a cabaret venue like no other, with bars and its own Thai chef. www.ladyboysofbangkok.co.uk/ the-sabai-pavilion

MAC DEMARCO + ALEX CAMERON 30/8, Usher Hall Canadian singer- songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. www.usherhall.co.uk

MONKEY BARREL COMEDY’S BIG FRIDAY SHOW 1/9, Monkey Barrel Comedy Cracking Friday night of premier stand-up comedy. www.monkeybarrelcomedy. com

BEATSON CANCER CHARITY’S RACE THE RUNWAY 30/8, Edinburgh Airport Speed fiends of Scotland, this is your chance to race 1800m down Edinburgh Airport’s second runway. Guaranteed a minimum of two runs to fight it out for the fastest car accolade. www.beatsoncancercharity. org/content/race-runway

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28 August-3 September LUCKY PETERSON

THE JENNIFER EWAN BAND

2/9, The Voodoo Rooms American contemporary blues musician from Buffalo who fuses soul, R&B, gospel and rock and roll. Guitarist, organist and singer, Lucky is truly multitalented. www.edinburghblues.uk/event/ lucky-peterson

29-30/8, The Montebar The Jennifer Ewan Band perform a stirring mix of original heart-felt Scottish songs and Cajun dance classics. www.jenniferewan.com/ shows

VIRGIN MONEY FIREWORKS CONCERT 28/8, Princes Street Gardens A spectacular display of fireworks set against stirring orchestral music from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra to mark the end of the Edinburgh International Festival. www.eif.co.uk

AMERICAN FOOTBALL 3/9, Summerhall American indie-rock emo band from Illinois, formed in 1997 and regrouped in 2014. Members include founder Mike Kinsella, Steve Lamos, Steve Holmes and Nate Kinsella. www.summerhall.co.uk/ event/american-football

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4-10 September PEDAL FOR SCOTLAND – WEE JAUNT EDINBURGH 10/9, Linlithgow to Royal Highland Centre The Wee Jaunt provides a fantastic traffic-free cycle route taking in the last 10 miles of the Pedal for Scotland Classic Challenge and Big Belter routes. www.pedalforscotland.org/rides

PAUL CHOWDHRY: LIVE INNIT 10/9, The Stand The Lafta funniest stand-up award winner of 2013 tackles more observational stuff in his latest show. www.paul chowdhry.com

SILENT BOOK CLUB 5/9, The Baker’s Arms Join fellow bookworms for some quiet reading time accompanied by chilled beats, food and drinks. Bring a book or two to donate to the communal book stash or arrive early to pick up your next read. www.thebakersarmsedinburgh.co.uk

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MILES HUNT & ERICA NOCKALLS 9/9, La Belle Angèle Solo venture from the Wonder Stuff singer, with vocal/ violin backing from his partner Nockalls. www.thewonderstuff.co.uk

FORAGING IN HISTORICAL HOLYROOD

STARTING WITH STORIES

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS 9/9, The Usher Hall Sardonic wit and incisive social critique from the Greek-American humorist, writer, comedian, author and radio contributor. www.usherhall. co.uk/whats-on/ evening-davidsedaris

9/9, Scottish Storytelling Centre This hands-on practical workshop led by Kate Walker is an introduction to live storytelling and associated skills. www.tracscotland.org/scottishstorytelling-centre/centreevents/7635/starting-withstories-1

WHAT SHADOWS 7/9-23/09, Royal Lyceum Theatre Ian McDiarmid stars as controversial politician Enoch Powell in this play presented by the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. www.lyceum.org.uk

THE ROADBLOCK RUN 10/9, Holyrood Park RoadBlock Run returns with another obstacle-filled race in aid of a variety of charities. www.chss.org.uk/supportus/ fundraise-for-us/events/ roadblock-run/

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9/9, Holyrood Park Join this guided walk to discover what natural foods and medicines people have used throughout history. www.historicenvironment.scot

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GREASE THE MUSICAL PHOTO: CHRIS-SCOTT

11-16/9, The Playhouse Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby sox, and take a trip to Rydell High, where the T-Birds & the Pink Ladies promise an electrifying show that will make you want to stand & shout A-wop-bop-a-loobop A-wop-bam-boom! www.atgtickets.com/shows/ grease/edinburgh-playhouse

OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL 15/9, Edinburgh Festival Theatre The Ocean Film Festival showcases the world’s most amazing ocean films above and below the water’s surface - letting you immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean without getting your feet wet. www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk/ home

EDINBURGH KILTWALK 17/9, Murrayfield Stadium Choose between 6, 13 and 26 mile walks to help raise funds for charities, finishing at Murrayfield Stadium. www.thekiltwalk.co.uk

THE THREEPENNY OPERA 15-16/9, Kings Theatre Edinburgh The Attic Collective relocate Brecht’s classic to the seedier parts of Edinburgh. www.edtheatres.com

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11-17 September HIGHLAND FLING: FUNBOX 16-17/9, The Brunton, Musselburgh Hoots mon and help ma boab! Take the high road (or the low road) and get roamin’ in the gloamin’ for Funbox’s brand new show. Join Anya, Kevin and Gary as they take a trip to the Highlands of Scotland to battle midgies, become monarchs of the glen and hear the skirl of the bagpipes in their latest singalong adventure. www.funbox.co.uk/show/highland-fling

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DEMONSTRATION OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH DAVID HOLT 15/9, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre Join David Holt, an ordinary guy with the extraordinary ability to communicate with spirits, for a special evening of mediumship. www.arthurconan doylecentre.com

7,11 & 22/9, Albany Street Join Barclay Price in Albany Street in Edinburgh’s New Town to learn about the building of the street and hear about a number of the street’s fascinating nineteenth century residents. Free but booking is required. www. edinburghmuseums. org.uk

THEIR NAME LIVETH 11 & 14/9, Edinburgh Castle Hear the true stories of two veterans- a soldier and a nurse- as they recount their very different tales of service across four years of war and many battlefields and continents. www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/ whatson/events/their-nameliveth?month=0917

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18-24 September ROMEO AND JULIET 20-22/9, Kings Theatre Merely Theatre present their sweaty, stripped-back Shakespeare performance in association with The Production Exchange.

A minimalist, inventive production, dripping with energy, packed with ingenuity, exhilarating, sharp and hilarious. This performance of Romeo and Juliet celebrates young love in all its raw and savage beauty, thrill, intimacy and loss. www.edtheatres.com/ romeoandjuliet

COLOR VIBE 5K 23/9, Carlops, Midlothian Amazing color blast event where you’ll get blasted with color while you run the Color Vibe 5K. www.uk.thecolorvibe.com/edinburgh.php

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23/9, Festival Theatre Irish songwriter and former lead singer of Westlife showcases his new album Love Always. www.edtheatres.com

CILLA THE MUSICAL 19-23/9, Playhouse The tale of Cilla Black, the teenage girl from Liverpool who became one of Britain’s most treasured and wellknown entertainers. www.atgtickets. com/shows/ cilla/edinburghplayhouse/

TEXAS 23/9, Usher Hall Scottish pop rock band bring their UK tour to Edinburgh. www.usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/ texas

EDINBURGH DOORS OPEN DAY 23-24/9, Various venues Your chance to explore some of Edinburgh’s architecturally and culturally significant buildings all for free. www.cockburnassociation.org. uk/edinburgh-doors-open-day/

THE NATIONAL 20-21/9, Usher Hall Catch the popular American indie rock quintet from Ohio on their only Scottish tour date. The band will perform songs from their brand new album Sleep Well Beast due for release on 8 September. www.usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/national

SCOTTISH HALF MARATHON 24/9, Edinburgh Flat and rapid route along the magnificent East Lothian Golf Coast – if you want to set a personal best for a half marathon, then this is the event for you. Run for charity and make your entry count. www.scottishhalfmarathon. com

What’s On disclaimer: Whilst we make every effort to ensure listings are correct, we advise that you check with the venue prior to booking.

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THE LAST WORD

My Edinburgh For Sam Heughan, Hollywood heart-throb and star of the hit TV show Outlander, it all started at the Royal Lyceum Theatre WORDS BY SAM HEUG H AN

I went to the Steiner School in Edinburgh; it was very creative and treated each pupil as an individual.

I think I learnt self discipline there.

I also learned to play a few brass instruments, but not very well.

As a child I lived very near Arthur’s Seat. It was a great playground back then, and now, as an adult, it’s a great wee walk whenever I am home.

My acting career began at the Royal Lyceum Theatre. I joined as a member of the Youth Theatre Arts Scotland (YTAS) when I was at school. I knew the theatre well having attended many performances there through a free ticket scheme they had for preview shows. Working alongside the main shows and the actors there gave me a real insight into the industry and an understanding of the skills required to be a professional actor. It is a wonderful theatre and still holds a great magic for me.

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I have so much admiration for sports men and women, their dedication and ability. I love to watch live sports events, particularly rugby – Edinburgh is a great place for rugby and I look forward to the Six Nations every year.

It is a wonderful theatre and still holds great magic for me Filming Outlander has made me more aware of my Scottish ancestry. I realise how lucky I am to come from a country with such a rich history and culture. Scotland is the real star of the show.

Season One of Outlander is now on More4 and Season Three is on Amazon this September.

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