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What’s On? Your guide to the very best concerts and events in the capital this autumn

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Contents ISSUE #12 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017

INSIDE THE MAGAZINE

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A day in the life of The Keeper of the Library of Mistakes

.24 The newbies Edinburgh’s new restaurants reviewed

.28 Thai to die for Six of the city’s best Thai restaurants

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My city garden

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Street style

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Fashion icon Textile designer Hatti Pattison ventures into the fashion world

.12 Tales of old Venture down the closes and wynds of the Old Town

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World of style

20 YEARS FASHION OF HARRY POTTER

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Celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter in the city of the famous wizard’s birth

It's 20 years since the first of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books was published and more than any other place, the capital has Potterheads firmly under its spell

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The bright and bustling Victoria St is a must-see for any Potter pilgrims.

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20 YEARS FASHION OF HARRY POTTER

It’s 20 years since the first of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books was published and more than any other place, the capital has Potterheads firmly under its spell WORDS BY FIONA HENDRIE

The bright and bustling Victoria Street is a must-see for any Potter pilgrims.

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20 YEARS FASHION OF HARRY POTTER

A castle on a hill, grand boarding schools, cobbled streets and tales of witches and wizards

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t’s been 20 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone first hit bookshelves across the country but the magic of the award-winning series is as alive as ever, and perhaps no more so than in Edinburgh.

A castle on the hill, a handful of grand boarding schools, cobbled streets and tales of witches and wizards that span centuries; it’s easy to see why Potter fans claim Edinburgh was the muse for much of the series.

Fans ans of the boy wizard have made Edinburgh their place of pilgrimage, visiting a number of landmarks said to have inspired the books’ writer JK Rowling and played a part in bringing the magic of Harry Potter to life.

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cafes in the Old Town. The Elephant House on George IV Bridge proclaims itself to be the ‘Birthplace of Harry Potter’ on their window signage; perhaps a bit of a stretch given that Rowling has famously said the idea came to her whilst delayed on a train from Manchester to London King’s Cross. However, Rowling did write in the coffee shop.

Another place Rowling used to get her caffeine fix when writing the early Harry Potter novels is located on Nicolson Street. Now called Spoon, in the days of Rowling’s visits it was known as Nicolson’s cafe and, despite the change in ownership and name, Potter fans and wannabe writers still descend on this cafe in the hope that a little bit of Harry Potter magic might rub off on them.

M More recent sites on the wish list of any true wizarding fan include the newly opened wizard-themed shop on Victoria Street. Diagon House, purveyors of all things Potter, is located on the colourful street which WWW.SFEDINBURGH.CO.UK

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Clockwise from top: The Elephant House Cafe on George IV Bridge; The Balmoral Hotel is home to the JK Rowling Suite; The Lewis Chessmen; Thomas Riddell’s headstone in Greyfriars Kirkyard; Could Victoria Street have been the inspiration for Diagon Alley?

is rumoured to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley. Close by, The Museum on the Mound, located in the old Bank of Scotland building, is said to have inspired Rowling to create the goblin-run Gringotts Wizarding Bank.

Any Potter-themed trip around Edinburgh must include a visit to Greyfriar's Kirkyard. The graveyard is the final resting place for many former city residents although, according to legend, many don’t seem to do that much resting. The infamous MacKenzie Poltergeist, the reported ghost of George ‘Bluidy’ MacKenzie, a judge who oversaw the witch trials in the city, is said to haunt his tomb, causing chaos when unsuspecting visitors enter.

The tales of ongoing tomfoolery are not dissimilar to the shenanigans of Hogwart’s very own mischief maker, Peeves the poltergeist.

The headstone of Thomas Riddell, who died in 1806, has fans speculating that this may have inspired the name for villain Tom Riddle, better known as Lord Voldemort. Close by is also a plaque in memory of poet William McGonagall, who died in 1877; inspiration perhaps for the Head of Gryffindor, Minerva McGonagall.

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down. The famed author’s golden handprints are engraved in Caithness stone within the grounds of the City Chambers. The handprints were cast when the author won the Edinburgh Award in 2008 to honour her as an outstanding individual who has made a positive impact on the city and gained recognition for Edinburgh.

Inspiration for the wizarding world was also taken from The National Museum of Scotland’s Lewis Chessmen, a medieval chess set dating from the 12th or 13th century which was discovered on the Hebridean island of Lewis. An exact replica of the chess set was used in the film version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone during a game of chess between Harry and Ron. Visiting fans can end their adventure where Rowling ended Harry’s. Whilst coffee shops populated by students were where Rowling wrote the first books, the setting for the completion of the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was rather more luxurious; the Grand Suite at the Balmoral Hotel. To celebrate the completion of the series she signed a marble bust in the room which guests can still see today, although it is now safely in a glass case. A brass plaque on the door has been added and the door knocker has been replaced with a brass owl. To Top: Greyfriars Kirkyard is less spooky in the see where it all ended, expect to pay a premium; prices for sunshine; Rowling’s hand prints; Diagon House the JK Rowling suite start at around £1,000 per night. is packed with Potter-themed goodies.

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Tales of old Take a step back in time into Edinburgh’s Old Town and explore its cast of fascinating characters old and new W O RDS BY F I O N A HE N DRIE I L LUS TRATI O N BY AL I S O N HOGG

The north-east corner of the historic Grassmarket is now home to pubs, bars and restaurants.

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dinburgh’s historic heart is home to some of the oldest parts of the city and has acted as backdrop to many of the city’s major historical events.

extinct volcano forming part of a crag and tail landform. The castle is located high on the crag because of its naturally defendable position. The ‘tail’ of the landform is the

The artery of the city’s historic heart is the Royal Mile Hidden in the area’s narrow closes and lurking down each shadowy wynd are tales of the Old Town’s rich, and often dark, past.

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ridge on which the Royal Mile stretches down from the castle to Holyrood Palace.

Historically, residents of Edinburgh assembled themselves close to the castle for protection and, from the 16th century

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Local lore BURKE AND HARE This bloodthirsty pair killed 16 people in 1828 and sold the bodies to Doctor Robert Knox for dissection. The infamous boarding house which was the scene of the crime was located at Tanner’s Close, off the city’s West Port.

DEACON BRODIE A cabinet-maker by day and burglar by night, Brodie was convicted of his crimes and sentenced to be hanged in 1788. In an attempt to defeat the noose he wore a steel collar, but his plan failed and Brodie met his end on the gallows.

onwards, due to a lack of space the city grew upwards and saw the creation of the earliest form of ‘high rise’ residential buildings.

Many parts of the Old Town still retain the original medieval street plan. The main artery of the city’s historic heart is the Royal Mile, the name of which was coined in the early 20th century, although no buildings on the street officially take this address.

Clockwise from top left: Mary King’s Close; The Royal Mile; Flesh Market Close; The Great Fire of Edinburgh in 1824.

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THOMAS WEIR Executed for witchcraft in 1670, Weir’s house on West Bow garnered a reputation for being haunted. It stood empty for a century before finally being demolished.

William Burke was hanged in 1829 for his infamous crimes.

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Instead, the Royal Mile consists of Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate and Abbey Strand. Myriad tributaries run off the Royal Mile, including the sinisterly named Fleshmarket Close, once the home to a meat market and, in more recent times, used as the setting for Edinburgh author Ian Rankin’s Rebus novel of the same name.

The Great Fire of Edinburgh in 1824 caused the Old Town to undergo a transformation as many of the original buildings had to be demolished and rebuilt.

The Great Plague of Edinburgh in 1645, killed almost half the population The blaze began on 15 November 1824 in an engraving workshop located on Old Assembly Close, a narrow alleyway just off the High Street. Due to the high density of the buildings, the fire spread rapidly and quickly engulfed adjoining buildings east of Fleshmarket Close and along the Royal Mile.

The fire moved towards the Cowgate and a secondary outbreak occurred close to the present day Parliament Square. Edinburgh’s first permanent fire brigade had formed only two months previously and struggled to contain the fire. It was only with the help of a fortuitously heavy downpour of rain that they finally managed to get the blaze under control. It took five days for the fire to be completely extinguished. In the days that followed the remnants of precarious buildings were pulled down and plans to rebuild concieved. In total 400 homes 16 |

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Left: St Giles Catherdral and Parliament Square.

Bottom right: The pub named after ‘half hangit Maggie’.

were destroyed and at least 13 people died.

During the rebuilding process, a lot of work was done on the foundations of buildings. This, along with the construction of South Bridge in the 18th century, created many passages and vaults underground which were once a hub of activity but over time eventually abandoned and forgotten.

In recent years, work has been undertaken to open these areas up to the public. One of the Old Town’s most popular tourist attractions is The Real Mary King’s Close where visitors can get an insight into what life was like in an Old Town close between the 16th and 19th century before it was built over, turning the once bustling street into a creepy and closed off underground maze.

High density population and poor sanitary conditions led to the Great Plague of Edinburgh ravaging the city in 1645, killing almost half of the city’s population. In the Old Town, methods of controlling the spread of disease included some of the underground closes being sealed off, with those infected with the plague left to die inside.

The centre of the Old Town’s grizzly past is The Grassmarket, once home to the city’s gallows. One of its most famous executions

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in the early 1700s was that of Margaret Dickson, a Musselburgh fishwife, who was accused of murdering her baby shortly after birth. She was hanged in the Grassmarket but whilst her body was on route to be buried, she woke up and began scrabbling to get out of the coffin. Her recovery was deemed an act of God and she was given a full pardon. She gained the nickname of ‘half hangit Maggie’ and a pub named after her is located on the Grassmarket, close to the site of the old gallows.

Thankfully the modern day Old Town is far more welcoming and attracts over four million tourists each year who flock to learn about the history of the city, take a ghost tour of the underground vaults or visit during August to soak up the festival atmosphere or see the Military Tattoo. The area, along with the New Town, is now a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The area is now a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site

Top: Edinburgh Castle. Above: The Old Town was home to the earliest form of high-rise residences.

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The Old Town We’ve walked the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town to find the best places to eat, drink and shop this autumn

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arry Potter author J.K. Rowling is reputed to have based Diagon Alley on Victoria Street in Edinburgh, and it’s easy to see why.

Right in the heart of the Old Town, this uphill crescent of rainbow-coloured shop fronts is the perfect starting point to begin exploring this magical area of Scotland’s capital.

While Harry and his friends sought wands and owls, Victoria Street is home to Demijohn, the world’s first liquid deli, where liqueurs, wines, oils and vinegars can be decanted into quirky glass bottles that wouldn’t look out of place in a potions class. For glassencased gifts of a different variety, the Isle of Skye Candle Company’s Edinburgh store is well worth a visit to experience the heady aromas of Scots pine, heather and wild berries, while Mr Wood’s Fossils on the Cowgatehead is home to a staggering collection of prehistoric collectables, minerals and meteorites – perfect if you’re looking for a truly unique present.

The adjacent Grassmarket, steeped

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in history as the notorious spot where executions once took place, was partially pedestrianised in 2008 and is now home to a substantial farmers’ market each Saturday – the perfect place to stock up on organic fruit and vegetables, artisan breads, smoked fish and other fresh, local produce to take home.

‘The Royal Mile is home to some retail treasures if you’re prepared to do a bit of digging...’

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To get away from the hustle and bustle of the market stalls, head for Hula Juice Bar to grab a delicious, healthy and oh-so-Instagram-friendly breakfast, lunch or coffee.

In fact, whatever you’re looking for – from a chilled-out afternoon with the resident cats at Maison de Moggy, to traditional Scottish hospitality at Monteiths; a sweet treat at Fudge Kitchen (Irn Bru tablet, anyone?) or retro Super Mario video games in Wings underground bar – you can find it in Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Perhaps the most famous street in the Old Town – if not in the whole city – is, of course, the Royal Mile. Souvenir shops aside, this bustling tourist hub is home to some retail treasures if you’re prepared to do a bit of digging. One such gem is Cadenhead’s, Scotland’s oldest independent whisky bottler. This whisky shop and tasting room on the Canongate is must-visit, whether you’re new to single malt or already a seasoned aficionado. If you’re planning to stop in the Old Town overnight, the Royal Mile

makes a convenient base; the Radisson Blu Hotel offers a chic combination of high-end bedrooms and suites with dazzling views of the city, plus two upscale restaurants, a fully-equipped health club and a tranquil spa.

Edinburgh is a city of contrasts, where historic buildings blend seamlessly with modern architecture.

This is particularly clear to see at The Arches, a row of 19 renovated Victorian arcs on East Market Street which have been restored as part of the £150 million New Waverley development, transforming the area into a vibrant place to eat, drink and shop. Worth a special mention is the Chop House, the little sister of the original restaurant in Leith of the same name – arguably two of the finest steak houses in the city.

Edinburgh is famously built on seven hills, but despite this the Old Town is very walkable. How long you choose to spend exploring this vibrant part of Edinburgh on foot is up to you, but we guarantee that you’ll leave wanting to return time and time again.

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KEEPER OF THE LIBRARY OF MISTAKES

A day in the life of Russell Napier, Keeper of the Library of Mistakes, is on a mission to create the world’s best library of business and finance mishaps

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or a complete history of fi nancial mismanagement there is no better place to visit than the humorously named ‘The Library of Mistakes’.

Library Keeper Russell Napier explains the library, located on the city’s Wemyss Place Mews, was, ‘set up in response to the fi nancial crisis a few years ago because it seemed that the things that had happened in the crisis had actually happened several times before. The library is here to educate people about why these things happen, how to understand them and hopefully to reduce the chances of another fi nancial crisis occurring.’

‘At the moment the library has over

4,000 books and 900 registered readers. My role as Keeper of the Library of Mistakes is to take ultimate responsibility for what’s in the collection and expanding it. I run a lecture series and a fi nancial history walk for students. We are also currently

Visit for a complete history of financial mismanagement expanding internationally – we already have a library in India and we hope to open one in Lausanne in Switzerland quite soon.’ www.libraryofmistakes.com

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RESTAURANT FASHION REVIEWS

The Shore Grill & Fish House Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh, North Queensferry KY11 1HP The adage about never judging a book by its cover could have been tailor-made for this impressive hotel restaurant overlooking the new Queensferry Crossing. After all, as you cross the bridge this hotel strikes you as a classic of its kind – mid-range, full of businessmen and people whose plane from Edinburgh Airport has been delayed.

The truth is altogether more enticing. First there’s the view, which thanks to the restaurant being moved from one side of the hotel to the other, means everyone now gets to sit watching the Forth and the traffic passing over the bridge. Because it’s only just been built, this is not so much a refit as a whole new light and airy 80-seater restaurant complete with comfortable booth seats and contemporary design flourishes.

But second, and most importantly, the move has given the hotel the chance to look anew at its food offering, and the resulting menu is excellent, and definitely worth exploring (if coming from Edinburgh, North Queensferry rail station is a ten-minute walk away).

The star of the show is undoubtedly the range of four steaks, which are all sourced from the Borders and cooked on a Josper charcoal grill.

Our steaks (an 8oz fillet and 10oz sirloin) were cooked perfectly and were reasonably priced at £28 and £25 respectively, including chips, salad and pepercorn/bearnaise sauce.

The rest of the meal was really solid too. Our canape of dressed crab blinis was good (although the brucschetta was poor), while the charcuterie board of serrano ham, venison and boar was excellent, and the other starters of scallops with black pudding, wild garlic and pink lady apple was deftly done. We rounded off with a mediocre lemon and mango cheesecake and an outstanding lime and blueberry posset.

With extremely competent and helpful staff, plus a manager who really knows his wine, this was an unexpectedly positive experience. RB 01383 410000 | www.doubletree3.hilton.com

Ishka 83 Morrison St, Haymarket EH3 8BU An impressive cocktail list along with a promising menu set my expectations high. Our starters of asparagus and pigeon breast were adequate but not extraordinary. For mains, my first choice of pea and broad bean raviolo was sold out so I opted instead for the broccoli fritters which had a distinct school dinner vibe, were sadly underwhelming in flavour and certainly didn’t have wow factor I was hoping for. Things improved a little by dessert but any return visit from me will likely be on a drinks only basis. FH 0131 228 7517 | www.ishkaedinburgh.co.uk 24 |

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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, Fiona Hendrie

Clark And Lake Charcuterie & Bar 8 Gillespie Place, Bruntsfield EH10 4HS It’s easy to see why this place has been packed since day one. For drinkers, it has a huge and sensibly-priced wine list that starts at £3.20 a glass, plus a bravura selection of great artisan beers from around the world. The staff are also commendably laid-back and chatty given how busy the place is. Best of all though is the quality and authenticity of the food: sharing plates of Spanish tapas meats and cheese, plus stellar dishes like cauliflower frittelle, meatballs and salmon terrine, and also tapas classics like boquerones. RB 0131 281 6021 | www.clarkandlake.co.uk SF EDINBURGH

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RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Quay Commons 92 Commercial Quay, Leith EH6 6LX The sea air gives me an appetite, I don’t know why it has that effect, but it always leaves me tired and hungry. But on the plus side, lunch in Quay Commons must be one of the most pleasant places I’ve eaten in a bid to stave off the hanger.

The latest restaurant by the team behind the hugely successful Gardener’s Cottage has the wow factor on arrival, when your eye can’t help but be drawn to a counter covered in a range of cakes that made my heart actually skip a beat.

One of the things that made me so excited about the food here is that bread is King, and in the case of my lunch that was four hunks, not slices, of divine sour dough accompanied by more dips and nibbly bits than I have space to mention.

My favourite being slices of crisp and flavoursome mutton. Maddie had the cheesiest hunk, not slice, of quiche as we looked on in awe at the giant pies being delivered to our fellow diners. Tea and cakes followed, with a pink beetroot choux bun, tasting almost as good as it looked and a rich and moist chocolate cake infused with thyme. The perfect place for a relaxed lunch in sunny Leith. MB 0131 677 0244 | www.quaycommons.co

Kenji Sushi 42 St Stephen St, Stockbridge EH3 5AL Okay, Kenji Sushi isn’t strictly new – it’s been open for just over a year – but it’s taken a while to getting around to reviewing, which was our loss because this is the sort of easy-eating neighbourhood restaurant we all want to live near to. Sunken tables give a feeling of authenticity, while the sushi was spot-on, with the Volcano Rolls and California Rolls the pick of the bunch. The wasabi prawn, spicy squid and aubergine goma were the best dishes we tried, while the noodle soup and sake are not to be missed. RB 0131 226 5111 | www.kenjisushi.co.uk 26 |

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Edinburgh has some outstanding Thai restaurants – here are six of our favourites

Dusit Okay, Dusit is definitely not cheap and was a bit cramped until its recent refurbishment, but this venerable old lady of the city centre dining scene also offers some of the best Thai food in the capital.

In particular, its Southern Thai-style seafood dishes are stellar, particularly the red curries and my own favourite, the pad phet tom yum, which contains a mix of king prawns, scallops and monkfish.

0131 220 6846 | 49a Thistle Street | www.dusit.co.uk

Time 4 Thai Despite the cheesy name, this New Town restaurant is at the luxurious, corporateexpense-account end of the Thai pecking order in Edinburgh. Despite some high-falutin’ options, I’ve always found that the best options here are the simplest: the Thai green curry and chicken satay are both outstanding. It costs a few quid, but with very welcoming staff, fancy decor and well above average food, it’s just about worth it.

Passorn This is the favourite Edinburgh Thai of several foodie friends (its new brasserie on Hanover Street is also making waves). With a delivery from Thailand each week, Passorn fuses traditional Thai ingredients with local staples, such as sirloin steak topped with a red curry sauce rich in chillis, served on a bed of crispy potatoes. Sensibly-priced and with a wide range of really innovative dishes, this is a must-try.

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Ting Thai Caravan It’s annoying that you can’t reserve a table or pay with cards at this no-frills eaterie which apes the street food joints of Bangkok, but if you take the time to queue (normally alongside hordes of students in term term), you’ll find it’s worth the effort. Once inside you’re placed on communal tables, and pick up small boxes that are split into three categories: rice and noodles, curries, and soups. It’s noisy, utilitarian and stangely fast-foodish (even when it takes ages to be served) but it’s a breath of fresh air, good food and great value.

0131 226 7614 | 33 Castle Street | www.chaophraya.co.uk/edinburgh

Chaophraya Some purists object to the fact that Chaophraya is part of a chain but it has so much going for it that I find it easy to overlook the corporate overtones. I love sitting in the futuristic glass box suspended over Castle Street which gives you the best views in Edinburgh: to the Castle one way, and across the Forth the other.

If I’m feeling poor, I have a beer and their pad thai, which is arguably the best in Edinburgh; if I’m feeling a little more flush, I take advantage of their excellent cocktail list and then order the yellow fish curry, steamed dumplings or lamb teriyaki.

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Nok’s Kitchen I lived around the corner from this intimate little restaurant for ten years, so I know the interior very well, and it remains a great (if cramped) place to huddle with a few friends, especially on a cold winter’s day. It is very popular with the locals so book ahead if possible, but once you’re in you will feel like taking hours to eat. The food is really well-produced here, and once again they do a fantastic pad thai. One piece of advice: don’t sit near the door (and don’t expect to get a mobile signal if you’re not by the door).

0131 225 4804 | 8 Gloucester St, Stockbridge | www.nokskitchen.co.uk

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Edinburgh Foodies It is no secret that Edinburgh is a haven for all things food and drink. Here are some of our picks for indulging over the next few months... #1

#1 Dine has unveiled its Christmas menus – created by Michelin-starred chef, Stuart Muir. Prices start at £19.50 for two courses on the Festive Party Menu, with Boxing Day lunch just £29.50 per person for three courses, a glass of fizz plus tea or coffee and mince pies. Festive Dine with Wine is £47.50 per couple. www.dineedinburgh.co.uk/festive-menu

#2 #2 Radisson Blu Edinburgh has launched its new beer menu, featuring leading Scottish craft brewers including Innis & Gunn, BrewDog, West Brewery and the Caledonian Brewing Company.

The Itchycoo Bar has also extended its hugely popular offering from Stewart Brewing, with Hollyrood, St Giles and Embra 300ml bottled beers now available. www.radissonblu.com

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#3 Enjoy a free amuse-bouche when dining from the Menu du Jour at The Dining Room, 28 Queen Street. Available Tuesday to Saturday until Thursday 30 November, with three courses from £21.95. Quote ‘Scottish Field’ when booking. www.thediningroomedinburgh.co.uk #4 Try adding a little Laurie’s fermented Hot & Spicy Kimchi Kraut to your dinner plate this week. For the widest range of fermented foods in Edinburgh, visit Real Foods. They’ve got what you need to get your gut in good health. Open seven days a week at 37 Broughton Street and 8 Brougham Street.

Tel: 0131 557 1911, www.realfoods.co.uk

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My city garden A hidden gem on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Jean Knox’s Hunter’s Tryst Garden is her pride and joy.

Well stocked with herbaceous beds and shrubs, a well manicured lawn and a selection of young fruit trees including apple trees, plum trees and a couple of cherry trees, Jean’s garden has been a labour of love.

‘I began working on the garden when we moved in to the house 34 years ago.

It was just a wilderness and I’ve done everything from scratch including coming up with the design and it’s still evolving.’

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Built in 1840, the house is a former worker’s cottage which housed the builders who were constructing the large houses in Trinity at the time. ‘This type of house is tiny and when I bought the place in 2001 there was already an extension at the back giving an extra bedroom and a kitchen,’ said Rob. ‘It was when my girlfriend Fiona moved in two years ago that we began renovating the property. We wanted to modernise the house, use the space better and bring in a bit more light.

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We wanted to modernise the house and bring in a bit more light

Above: The couple spent time transforming the kitchen to make better use of light and space. Top: Splashes of bold colour have been used throughout.

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Clockwise from top left: By moving the office, the spare room was reclaimed; The container at the top of the garden; The couple have stamped their personaility on the property; Rob now runs his business from the container office.

my office out of the spare room and into a shipping container in the garden. I run a one man band architect’s practice from home so moving my office out of the house and into the garden freed up a bedroom.

‘The gardens of these houses are steep and therefore terraced. Along with three other neighbours, we were given the opportunity to purchase an extra terrace then applied for planning permission to put the shipping container on it as it was far enough away from the other houses so as not to overlook them.’

Using former shipping containers to create extra living space is something that is becoming increasingly attractive to home owners. ‘I did a bit of research and spoke to a few container companies who could make

them to your own specifications,’ said Rob. ‘I did some drawings and the container arrived three quarters complete with a big sliding door, insulation and a plywood floor.

We made the finishing touches by adding an insulated floor and underfloor heating as well as bringing in a power supply and broadband.’

When it came to buying the house the location was hugely important. ‘The living room and one of the bedrooms have sea views and from the container we have a view over to Fife, which is incredible. When I first saw images of the property I was surprised I hadn’t seen it before. I assumed it was further down the coast in East Lothian; it’s one of those tucked away places.’

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FASHION FASHION ICON Hatti Pattisson isn’t afraid to get messy for her art.

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JOHNSTONS HATTI PATTISSON OF ELGIN

Sea style Hatti Pattisson’s sea-inspired textile designs are making waves in the world of fashion

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aving been born and raised in the East Neuk of Fife, it is easy to see where Edinburgh-based artist Hatti draws her inspiration from. Citing the sea as her muse, she has been building her business since the age of 15 and her distinctive style of expressive and emotive land and seascapes has earned her a loyal customer base with demand for her work coming from as far afield as the United States, Australia and Europe, as well as the rest of the UK.

Her distinctive style of expressive and emotive seascapes has earned her a loyal customer base After learning her trade at Central Saint Martins College and Duncan of Jordanstone, she set up her textile brand in 2013, and has seen the demand for her range of fabrics, soft furnishings and, most recently, her fashion collaborations skyrocket. Her foray into the fashion world has, to date, led to collaborations with luxury shoe brand Taschka and multi-award winning Edinburgh-based fashion designer Judy R Clark, as well as a soon-to-be-launched collection of handbags. www.hattipattisson.com

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World of style Galerie Mirages is a treasure trove of ethically sourced fashion and jewellery from around the globe Reversible turquoise blue silk embroidered jacket from India, £195; Tibetan and Nepalese jewellery from the gallery’s winter collections.

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Japanese vintage silk kimono jacket with chrysanthemum design, £235.

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Reversible silk kimono jacket from India, £195. Jewellery from Central Asia.

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#3 Get your autumnal beauty fix – or just relax and unwind – in Melrose Spa, housed within the awardwinning Radisson Blu Edinburgh. For all-day pampering try out their Spa Indulge package, £130, that includes a foot treatment, hot stones back, neck and shoulder massage, Elemis facial, signature manicure, full use of spa facilities and afternoon tea. Tel: 0131 202 6583, www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-edinburgh/spa

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Winter is coming As the nights draw in it’s important to ensure that your skin remains hydrated.

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Stay away from anything that contains mineral oils, Lanolin or has a synthetic fragrance, and don’t over-cleanse skin; you need to retain as much natural moisture as you can. A heavier day cream, oils and balms will all shield your skin from the elements – Fresh (fresh.com/uk) has a lovely Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream, which is beautifully nourishing.

Dry patches and flakiness are a sign of dryness, so grab yourself a nourishing organic facial oil, such as the Rejuvenating Facial Elixir from MBotanicals

(mbotanicals.co.uk) to rebalance the skin.

Scrubs and harsh exfoliators should only be used twice a week. Topical exfoliants are far more effective and less harsh on the skin than scrubs. Using a peel will help that fresh skin to show through.

Murad’s Hydro-Glow Aqua Peel (murad. co.uk) is a two-step system that gives skin a gentle peel and deeply hydrates.

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There has been a 2.2% annual increase in the number of new homes brought to market between May and July 2017, which is the first increase reported since the start of the year.

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The average selling price of a one bedroom flat in Leith is now £139,518 forcing buyers to turn to up-and-coming areas of the city.

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EVERYDAY ADVENTURE A co-educational preparatory school from Nursery to age 13.

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Come along and see ‘Cargilfield at Work’ on Thursday 5th October from 9am-12noon. Please phone us on 0131 336 2207 or email registrar@cargilfield.com to arrange your visit. cargilfield.com Join our conversation on Facebook, Instagram or Twi er

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Cargilfield prepares girls and boys for the leading independent schools across Edinburgh, Scotland and the whole of the United Kingdom and has no tie to any particular senior school. One of the Headmaster’s key roles is to guide parents towards a school that will best suit their children and their family: a choice that can be made when your children are 11 or 12 rather than when they are 3 or 4.

Our girls and boys are busy! They play sport every day and creative activities such as music, drama, art and design are an important part of our curriculum.

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We are confident that every child at Cargilfield is well known and confident of his or her place in our family. It would be our pleasure to welcome you to our school at any time or come along and see ‘Cargilfield at Work’ on Thursday 5th October from 9am – 12noon. Please call us on 0131 336 2207.

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25 September-1 October BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: TCHAIKOVSKY’S ‘PATHETIQUE’ SYMPHONY 1/10, Usher Hall Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique symphony kicks off this season’s Sunday afternoon concerts. The Shakespeare-inspired overture depicts both a storm at sea and youthful romance. It will be sung by the Scottish mezzosoprano Karen Cargill. www.usherhall. co.uk

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30/9, The Queen’s Hall Icons in the world of traditional music, Bain and Cunningham return to the Queen’s Hall for a stellar perfomance combining their musical magic with their unique off-the-cuff humour. www.thequeenshall.net

MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT 26-30/9, King’s Theatre Join King Arthur and his knights of the round table as they go off gallivanting in an attempt to trace the Holy Grail in this hilarious spin-off from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. www.edtheatres.com

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FROM THE JAM 1/10, The Liquid Room Former Jam bassist Bruce Foxton teams up with vocalist and guitarist Russell Hastings and drummer Mike Randon to celebrate 35 years since The Jam released their final album The Gift. www.liquidroom.com

OUT OF THE BLUE FLEA MARKET 30/9, Drill Hall Leith Rummage through 45 stalls of clothes, jewellery, furniture,and books. Pick up a bargain. www.outoftheblue.org.uk

QUEENSFERRY MINI FOLK FESTIVAL WITH JAMIE LAVAL 30/9, St Margaret’s Lodge Queensferry Music Society hosts performances from master fiddler Jamie Laval and a host of other folk artists along with a series of workshops and playing sessions. www.jamielaval.com

THE OVARIAN CANCER WALK 1/10, Holyrood Park Individuals or teams are welcome in this push to raise money for the charity ‘Target Ovarian Cancer’. www.targetovariancancer.org. uk

TARTAN: A CHEQUERED HISTORY 30/9, National Museum of Scotland Discover the history of Scotland’s relationship with its national dress with fashion and textile experts Caroline Young and Lynn Wilson. www.nms.ac.uk

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SUPPORTING YOUR SERVICES RACEDAY 1/10, Musselburgh Racecourse Celebrate the service of the UK’s servicemen and women at this flat-racing day. There will be free fairground rides and a massed pipe band playing in front of the grandstand . www.musselburgh-racecourse. co.uk

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GIN FESTIVAL 2017 6-8/10 Bringing together over 100 gins from across the globe, the UK’s largest gin festival returns to Edinburgh offering up live entertainment, talks, food and, of course, plenty of gin for sampling. www.ginfestival.com

LOU LOU’S EDINBURGH VINTAGE FAIR 8/10, Assembly Rooms The UK’s biggest travelling vintage fair, LOU LOU’s returns with their treasure trove of finds. www.thevintagefair.com

COCKPIT 6-28/10, Royal Lyceum Theatre An immersive drama where the whole theatre becomes the stage. Set in post-war Germany about displaced refugees and the attempts by British soldiers to repatriate them. www.lyceum.org.uk

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CEILIDH FOR SOUTH SUDAN 6/10, Hark Rock Café 7/10, Lifecare Enjoy an Indian meal and ceilidh at this fundraisier in aid of South Sudanese child refugees living in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya. www.galeriemirages.com

3/10, Usher Hall The Pretenders stop off in Edinburgh on their current UK tour which follows their sold out Royal Albert Hall performance in April this year. The band will be performing songs from their record, Alone, released in October 2016, along with a selection of their greatest hits. www.usherhall.co.uk

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2-8 October EDINBURGH COCKTAIL WEEKEND 6-8/10, Various locations Cocktail lovers can enjoy a weekend of sampling the best the capital has to offer. Over 50 of the city’s top cocktail bars will be taking part creating signature cocktails, offering masterclasses and hosting tastings. A visit to any of the participating bars is guaranteed to leave you shaken and stirred. www.edinburghcocktailweekend.com

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JURY PLAY 3-7/10, Traverse Theatre This thought-provoking and immersive play transforms the theatre space into a courtroom as it explores what would happen if jury participation featured in our criminal trials. www.traverse.co.uk

NATIONAL THEATRE ENCORE SCREENING: HAMLET

6/10, Lauriston Castle Walter Stephen delves deep to provide a uniquely Scottish and well-rounded outlook on the Great War in this friendly lecture. www.usherhall.co.uk

5/10, Festival Theatre Benedict Cumberbatch stars in this screening of Shakespeare’s classic about deceit, murder and war. www.edtheatres. com/hamlet

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9-15 October EDINBURGH OKTOBERFEST 11-15/10, West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh’s attempt to match Munich’s festival features all of the atmosphere, beer, food and music one would expect to find in Bavaria’s capital. www.edinburgh-oktoberfest.co.uk

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN 14/10, Edinburgh Playhouse Celebrate the 10th birthday of this hit show with 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits including songs by Lionel Richie, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. www.atgtickets.com

SCOTTISH BALLET DANCES STRAVINSKY 11-13/10, Festival Theatre Scotland’s national dance company returns with a programme inspired by the music of one of the most distinctive and influential composers of the 20th century, Igor Stravinksky, performed by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra. www.scottishballet.co.uk

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GREG DAVIES: YOU MAGNIFICENT BEAST 12/10, Edinburgh Playhouse The extremely funny star of BBC comedy Cuckoo and ITV’s cult comedy classic the Inbetweeners makes his long awaited return to stand-up following a four year absence with this laugh a minute show. www.atgtickets.com

Top picks SCOTLAND FOOD & DRINK SHOW 14-15/10,Royal Highland Centre Ingliston A brilliant place for ‘foodies’ to taste the best of Scottish cuisine.

It’s also a chance for Scotland’s food and drinks industry to showcase itself to the world with talks from Scotland’s top chefs. www.scotland foodanddrink show.co.uk

FORTH RAIL BRIDGE ULTIMATE ABSEIL 15/10, Forth Rail Bridge Abseil down the 165ft UNESCO World Heritage site onto the shores of the Firth of Forth below. A scary experience, but also one which provides spectacular views of the surrounding area. Organised by CHSS, proceeds go to charity. www.chss.org.uk

9-14/10, King’s Theatre The Kite Runner, based on Khaled Hussein’s international bestseller, makes a welcome return to the King’s Theatre after a successful run in the West End of London. www.edtheatres.com/kiterunner

THE SENSATIONAL 60S EXPERIENCE 9/10, Edinburgh Playhouse Step back in time to when pop music was at its best as five legendary names from the decade take to the stage in this explosive show which will transport you back in time. www.atgtickets.com

SCREENING: DIRTY DANCING 14/10, Festival Theatre Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Dirty Dancing with a special screening of the iconic film. and a special pre-show party. www.edtheatres.com/dirtydancing

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MEATS AND BEATS FESTIVAL 20-22/10, Assembly Roxy New to Edinburgh’s festival programme, this meat and street food event features music from the past five decades. Every half hour a bell rings and the musical decade changes starting with the 70s. www.meatsandbeats.co.uk

SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL 20-31/10, Various Enjoy twelve days of storytelling events hosted by storytellers of Scotland and beyond. www.tracscotland. org

HALLOWEEN MAGIC SCHOOL 16/10, Lauriston Castle Grab your magic wand and head to Lauriston Castle for this magical wizarding workshop.

Recommended for ages 7-11.

Dressing up is encouraged. www.edinburghmuseums.org. uk

ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

KING OF POP THE LEGEND CONTINUES

14-22/10, Dynamic Earth Become an Earth Explorer this half-term and travel through time in an immersive exhibition.

Get involved in the extra activities on offer. www.dynamicearth.co.uk

18/10, Usher Hall The world’s number one Michael Jackson tribute artist, Navi, is joined

by Michael Jackson’s former guitarist Jennifer Batten. www. usherhall. co.uk

FLAT SEASON FINALE 16/10, Musselburgh Racecourse The final day of the flat season will see horses and jockeys pitted against each other for the Musselburgh flat season championship title. www.musselburgh-racecourse. co.uk

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UNSUNG HEROINES - THE ROLE OF THE VADS 16, 18, 19/10 Often World War I is seen through the eyes of those who fought on the front. But what of the women who fought to save lives in the military and auxiliary hospitals? Come and meet Mrs Jane Clark, the commandant of a unit of VAD nurses and hear her story. www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk

SPAIN VS PORTUGAL WINE AND CHARCUTERIE TASTING, THE ROYAL SCOTS CLUB 19/10, The Royal Scots Club Explore the best of Spanish and Portuguese wine in a tasting led by wine expert Rose Murray Brown. www.rosemurraybrown.com

WEE FOLK MAGIC 21/10, Scottish Storytelling Centre & Museum of Childhood Enter the enchanted world of Fairy Tales, full of mystery, malice and magic. Scotland’s storytellers unveil a world of folk and fairy stories throughout the afternoon. www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk

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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET 24-28/10, Edinburgh Playhouse Martin Kemp leads the cast in this worldwide smash-hit musical inspired by the famous recording session that brought together rock n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carol Perkins for the first and only time.

Sing your way through the classics Blue Suede Shoes, Great Balls of Fire and Walk the Line and many more. www.edtheatres.com

RSNO AT THE MOVIES: PSYCHO LIVE 27/10, Usher Hall Watch the terrifying Hitchcock classic whilst its iconic film score by Bernard Herrmann is performed live by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra - a performance not to be missed. www.usherhall.co.uk

EDINBURGH DIWALI 29/10, Ross Bandstand Celebrate Diwali, also known as the ‘Festival of Lights’, with fun activities for the whole family including music, dance, food and fireworks. www.edinburghdiwali.co.uk

RSNO CHILDREN’S CLASSIC CONCERTS: GHOST TRAIN 29/10, Usher Hall Jump aboard for this hair-raising halloween journey stopping at the most spine-chilling stations of the music world. www.usherhall.co.uk

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23-29 October BIG FISH LITTLE FISH: FAMILY RAVE

ELAINE PAIGE ‘IN CONCERT’ 28/10, Queen’s Hall The First Lady of Musical Theatre returns to the city for an unmissable performance of a selection of hits taken from her 22 solo albums, as well as a number of classics given the unique Paige treatment.

Having starred in more hit West End and Broadway musicals than anyone else of her generation, this seasoned performer is sure to deliver. www.thequeenshall.net

29/10, La Belle Angèle Bringing together globally renowned DJs, fun craft and play activities as wells as a multisensory dance floor, bring the family along for this Spooktacular Halloween Party. www.labelleangele.com

LONDON GRAMMAR 24/10, Usher Hall London Grammar’s last tour received critical acclaim and they will aim to hit the same heights with their new one.

They have already performed at Radio One’s Big Weekend and Glastonbury this summer and will look to light up the Usher Hall as well. www.usherhall.co.uk

LEE NELSON: SERIOUS JOKER 25/10, The Stand Comedy Club The character portrayed by British comedian Simon Brodkin who is best known for throwing stacks of money at Sepp Blatter and his show Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show is in Edinburgh with his brand new show ‘Serious Joker’. The show will likely take a silly and humorous look at social classes and British culture. www.ticketmaster.co.uk

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30 October-5 November EDINBURGH WEDDING FAIR 4-5/11, Edinburgh Corn Exchange The show that has everything you need to plan the perfect wedding return to the Corn Exchange. Cakes, dresses, flowers and much more will be on show along with a glamourous fashion show organised by the Scottish Wedding Directory. www.edinburghcornexchange.com

JAMIE PRIMROSE: SERENE EXPRESSIONS 3-11/11, The Dundas Street Gallery A much anticipated solo exhibition of stunning new oil paintings by best-selling contemporary Scottish artist Jamie Primrose. His vivid skylines and sparkling vistas of Edinburgh are inspired by ephemeral light from late afternoon to sunset when the atmopshere, mood and colours intensify and change rapidly. Works range from vibrant, sweeping winter sunsets from city hillstops to Spring and Autumnal light shimmering through the trees in The Meadows – not to be missed. www.jamieprimrose.com

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MEADOWBANK ANNUAL FIREWORK DISPLAY 2017 5/11, Meadowbank Sports Centre Celebrate Bonfire Night with a bang and get along to Meadowbank Sports Centre to enjoy an out-of-thisworld fireworks display from the award winning 21CC set to music spanning the 47 years Meadowbank has been around. www.edinburghleisure.co.uk

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ANNA MCNUFF – RUNNING THE LENGTH OF NEW ZEALAND (AND OTHER GOOD IDEAS!)

THE LIST HOT 100 PARTY 1/11, Assembly Roxy Toast the top 100 cultural Scots of 2017 with a night of top entertainment from artists, musicians, writers and performers. www.list. co.uk

2/11, Appleton Tower Part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s Inspiring People Talks, Anna McNuff shares her story of running the 2,000 mile Te Araroa trail in New Zealand.

After travelling alone for 148 days she became the first person to run the length of the country entirely unsupported. www.rsgs. org

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30/10, Lauriston Castle Actor Jonathan Goodwin takes centre stage playing the great detective as he recounts highlights of his sleuthing career. www.usherhall.co.uk

CARRY ON SCREAMING 31/10, Lauriston Castle Dr. Orlando Watt and his sister Valeria invite you to join them at the Bide-A-Wee Rest Home for a very special expanded screening of the Carry On classic from 1966. www.usherhall.co.uk

CANCER RESEARCH UK’S TOUGH 10 EDINBURGH 5/11, Pentland Hills Take on a tricky but enjoyable challenge, ideal for serious runners or anyone looking to support the charity’s work. www.cancerresearchuk.org

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GUNDOG BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW PHOTO: CHRIS-SCOTT

11/11, Royal Highland Centre The biggest gundog show in Scotland attracts competitors from all over the UK and Europe with over 1,500 dogs expected to compete in front of an anticipated crowd of 3,000 people. www.royalhighlandcentre.co.uk

BALLETBOYZ 7/11, Festival Theatre Balletboyz are back with their most ambitious production as they look to continue on the success of their previous TV, film and live work. www.edtheatres.com

THE STEAMIE 6-11/11, King’s Theatre Celebrate the 30th birthday of Scotland’s most loved play set in a Glasgow wash house. www.edtheatres.com

START OF THE JUMPS SEASON 8/11, Musselburgh Racecourse The first day of the ever exciting jumps season.

Expect a packed out and exuberant crowd. www.musselburghracecourse.co.uk

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6-12 November VAN MORRISON 6/11, Edinburgh Playhouse After receiving a knighthood last year the rock and roll superstar comes to Edinburgh to perform his hits. www.atgtickets. com

JON RICHARDSON: OLD MAN

AUTUMN INTERNATIONALSCOTLAND VS SAMOA 11/11, Murrayfield Scotland look to once again defeat the SouthSea islanders after they beat them 36-33 the last time the sides met at the rugby world cup in 2015. This will be an attempt to build confidence at home under new coach Gregor Townsend. www.scottishrugby. org

9/11, Edinburgh Playhouse A team captain on 8 out of 10 Cats who features occasionally on Would I Lie to you?, Live at the Apollo, Have I got News for You and other satirical and comical TV shows, Richardson is widely regarded as one of the UK’s funniest men. He is sure to bring laughter to the Playhouse with his dry and often self-deprecating take on politics, current affairs and everyday life. www.atgtickets.com/shows/jonrichardson-old-man/edinburghplayhouse

LULU-ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC 10/11, Queens Hall Part of her biggest tour yet, Lulu returns to the city to relight her fire and belt out her classic hits along with her new tracks. www.thequeenshall.net

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13-19 November JOHN BISHOP: WINGING IT 19-20/11, Edinburgh Playhouse Liverpool’s favourite funny man takes to the Playhouse stage three years after his last tour. Bishop has been extremely successful in recent times with numerous BBC programmes, plus he has co-hosted Comic and Sport Relief on a fair few occasions. Buy your tickets fast. www.atgtickets.com

CABARET 14-18/11, Edinburgh Playhouse Olivier award nominee Will Young and Louise Redknapp star in the award winning musical about 1931 Weimar Berlin, with all its thrills and sexual spark. www. atgtickets. com

AUTUMN INTERNATIONAL: SCOTLAND VS NEW ZEALAND 18/11, Murrayfield The All Blacks arrive in Edinburgh on their Northern hemisphere tour in the hope of gaining an easy victory over Scotland. The Scots will hope to claim the biggest scalp of all. www.scottishrugby.org

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20-26 November CHRISTMAS AT THE BOTANICS 2017

TANGO MODERNO 23-25/11, Edinburgh Playhouse Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace, of West End and Strictly Come Dancing fame, take to Edinburgh’s Playhouse stage in their ballroom, Latin and Argentine Tango spectacular. www.atgtickets. com

24/11-30/12, Royal Botanic Gardens The botanics are kicking off their festive celebrations early, as they do almost every year, in a bid to boost the Christmas feeling in the city. www.rbge.org.uk

JIMMY CARR: THE BEST OF, ULTIMATE, GOLD, GREATEST HITS TOUR 26/11, Edinburgh Playhouse One of the UK’s most loved and hated comedians hits Edinburgh with new material as part of his 10th UK tour. After 15 years on the stand up scene, Carr is probably the most controversial and uncensored UK comedian that’ll make you appalled as you fall off of your chair with laughter. www.atgtickets.com

HATTI PATTISON EXHIBITION 21-24/11, The Drill Hall Arts Centre An exhibition of new work

by Edinburgh-based artist Hatti Pattison incorporating her expressive and emotive style. www.hattipattisson.com

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Doorstep Destinations A selection of family-friendly activities in and around Edinburgh

ROSSLYN CHAPEL Rosslyn Chapel was founded in 1446. The beauty of its setting and the mysterious symbolism of its ornate stonework has inspired, intrigued and attracted visitors for generations. Just seven miles south of Edinburgh, Rosslyn Chapel is open daily.

Tel: 0131 440 2159, www.rosslynchapel.com

EDINBURGH BUTTERFLY WORLD Enjoy a unique day out with a visit to the world’s longest running indoor tropical butterfly world.

Experience daily animal handling and feeding events, and explore the Jungle Gift Shop and Dobbies Restaurant. Tel: 0131 663 4932, www.edinburgh-butterfly-world.co.uk

THE EDINBURGH ART FAIR The UK’s largest art fair outside of London returns with over 60 galleries and thousands of artworks from over 500 emerging and established artists.

Sponsored by BTO Solicitors, The Edinburgh Art Fair has original work for sale in all mediums and will be at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange from 17-19 November. www.artedinburgh.com

DOG AID SOCIETY CHRISTMAS FETE Join the Dog Aid Society on Saturday 2 December at the Reid Memorial Hall, West Savile Terrace for their Christmas fete. The event will include a tombola, gifts and wares, books and CDs, dog accessories, home baking and mince pies with tea and coffee. The fete will run from 10am until 12pm. Dogs are not permitted on the premises. www.dogaidsociety.com

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Designer delights do not begin and end here, however; Multrees Walk is the definition of luxury shopping in Edinburgh, home of Scotland’s only Louis Vuitton and Harvey Nichols stores. While the latter is just as famous for the spectacular views from its Forth Floor Restaurant as it is for its five floors of designer-label fashion, a better-kept secret of Harvey Nichols’ is Beyond Medispa on the second floor. More than just a skincare specialist, practitioners here prescribe a bespoke treatment journey tailored to your specific requirements, leaving your skin feeling rejuvenated and your mind clear.

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No shopping trip would be complete without browsing a boutique or two, and Thistle Street offers quality independent shopping in abundance.

Browse leading brands from all over Europe in Covet, and enjoy a (literal) warm welcome at Jane Davidson, where you’ll be greeted with a real fire during winter and offered a tea or coffee on arrival.

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Socialising can be done just as stylishly as shopping in the West End, and everything about the Angels Share Hotel, Bar & Restaurant on Hope Street sparkles; from the copper bar to the chandeliers and cocktails. Whighams Wine Cellars next door hosts its very own jazz club and, although a little out of the way, Pizzeria 1926 offers a true taste of Naples and is well worth making the journey beyond Haymarket for.

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Elm Row, at the top of Leith Walk, is a constant hive of activity – and, thankfully, just out of earshot of the ongoing construction works. At the heart of the area is the Edinburgh Playhouse, hosting a packed schedule of touring musicals, with plenty of lively bars and restaurants nearby, ideal for pre-theatre dinner and drinks.

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Leith Walk’s shops have a charm all of their own – and where better to begin than in Scotland’s oldest delicatessen and Italian wine merchant? Valvona & Crolla on Elm Row was founded in 1934, and this family-owned business continues to delight today. Don’t miss the cafe here, either.

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While you’re in the area, pop in to The Cat’s Miaou to shop an eclectic mix of fair trade, ethical and locallymade gifts, and browse McNaughtan’s Bookshop & Gallery, the oldest secondhand and antiquarian book store in Scotland. Music fans should check out Elvis Shakespeare and Vinyl Villains.

If you’re looking for flavours of the Mediterranean, few areas in Edinburgh can beat the quality and choice offered in Leith Walk’s cafes and eateries.

Relax in Serrano & Manchego and savour Spanish tapas with lashings of wine, indulge in Italian cuisine at local favourites Vittoria and La Favorita, and, for something completely unique, take home a selection of sweet and savoury goodies from The Sicilian Pastry Shop on Albert Street.

Leith itself has come a long way since its Trainspotting days. Truly one of Edinburgh’s most vibrant areas, the city’s port district boasts its own distinct character. Continue your journey down Leith Walk and you’ll be rewarded with a hub of lively eating

and drinking spots – from sumptuous cakes at Mimi’s Bakehouse to Michelinstarred cuisine at The Kitchin and Restaurant Martin Wishart.

West of Leith Walk, Broughton Street is home to many independent speciality shops. Real Foods is a one-stop destination for speciality, organic, free-from, vegan and health foods in Edinburgh, while The Dragonfly stocks classic, retro, vintage and chic gifts for all occasions. Joey D, meanwhile, recycles vintage clothing and unusual materials in his in-store workshop; he might not save the world singlehandedly with his recycling scheme, but he will help you defeat the boredom of the high street.

While the Edinburgh tram route currently stops at York Place, a final decision on whether to extend this network to Newhaven is expected in 2018. If approved, the new tram lines would run down Leith Walk and along to the Ocean Terminal shopping centre.

It’s all change for Edinburgh’s east end – let’s enjoy the journey.

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A walk down Morningside Road provides a real contrast to the medieval Old Town or the classical Georgian New Town, although the history of the areas are just as easy to see. Dedicated grocers, butchers and cheesemongers remain, as do many businesses here which have truly lasted the test of time; James Erskine Interiors, still housed in the original shop on Church Hill Place

which first opened in 1919, continues to delight customers today, while the family-run, art deco Dominion Cinema on Newbattle Terrace, which dates from 1937, comfortably competes with large multiplexes due to the opulence of its interior and the owners’ focus on the pleasure of the cinema experience.

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Part of the appeal of shopping in Bruntsfield and Morningside is how seamlessly these traditional businesses sit alongside contemporary boutiques, such as Sarah Hutchison’s eponymous SH Jewellery shop, brimming with beautiful, modern silver jewellery.

Enchanting gift store Out Of The Blue, upmarket home accessories retailer Acanthus and independent ladies clothing company Vivaldi are well worth visiting, as is the cosy interior of The Edinburgh Bookshop. Specialist shops, too, are worth their salt; whether it’s Bruntsfield caffeine connoisseurs Artisan Roast and their ingenious coffee subscription service, or Henderson Wines on Comiston Road – always ready to offer sage advice on the best beer, wine or whisky for the occasion, along with glass loans and a party planning service.

One thing which both Bruntsfield and Morningside have in abundance is cafes and, if you have a sweet tooth, you can’t fail to be tempted. S. Luca’s ice cream originated in Musselburgh

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The joy of exploring Bruntsfield and Morningside is not simply confined indoors; catch cricket practice on the Meadows, play a free round on Bruntsfield Links, the world’s oldest short hole golf course (not to be confused with the golfing society of the same name at Barnton), or even grab a sunny spot for a barbeque during the summer months. Now, did we mention there’s a great little wine shop around here...?

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gone by. Of course, you can’t talk about Dundas Street without mentioning Epitome; this ladies boutique is all about timeless, functional design and craftsmanship, stocking brands from Levi’s and Converse to Norse Projects and S Max Mara.

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Interiors on North West Circus Place deals in gorgeously bespoke design for the whole home – from brief and concept to installation and dressing – while around the corner on St Stephen Street, Catalog Ltd is a trusted retailer of minimal, modern furniture, lighting, textiles and accessories – truly something to suit every home.

The New Town’s myriad art galleries are difficult to miss, and there’s no better place to begin your cultural quest than The Dundas Street Gallery, which is home to multiple displays throughout the year. One highlight is sure to be contemporary painter Jamie Primrose’s ‘Serene Expressions’ exhibition in early November. The Laurel Gallery is also worth a browse, not only for the collections, but for those looking to take on an upcycling project – the gallery is an accredited retailer of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

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Stockbridge is synonymous with shops, but two which stand out in particular are Galerie Mirages – one of Edinburgh’s best kept secrets, and one of Scotland’s leading specialists in silver and semi-precious stone jewellery – and The Write Stuff, a one-stop shop for all your stationery needs, from school supplies to cards and gifts made by local artists.

For a bite to eat or a meeting place for drinks, both the New Town and Stockbridge abound with options.

On Queen Street, stop inside the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s stunning Kaleidoscope Bar for a unique take on single malt whiskies, including refreshing cocktails. Hamilton’s is a local favourite for weekend brunch, Taisteal is making waves with fine dining food critics and, of course, there’s The Raeburn – a Stockbridge institution with an unbeatable outside terrace. Cheers.

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West End Sound Walks Edinburgh’s West End BID have teamed up with MSc Sound Design students from Edinburgh College of Art to create a series of audio soundscapes that can be enjoyed whilst exploring the area on foot. Available for download onto a mobile device, the West End Sound Walks are a unique way to uncover the architecture, landmarks and people that characterise the area. www.edinburgh-westend.co.uk/west-end-sound-walks

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I live in Chicago, but I’m back in Edinburgh a lot. I come over in Spring for the festival and again at Christmas and New Year. But I’ll always be here if there’s a wedding, or a funeral, or a big football game.

I miss Edinburgh, but I have a place in the New Town and it’s home-from-home.

I jump on a plane and when I get off I’m right back into it. I still have my pals and family here, so I don’t feel divorced from it.

I went to school in Pilton. I was a terrible pupil. I wasn’t disruptive, just disinterested.

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I think the Banana flats’ new listed building status is great, but why couldn’t they have done it for the Fort? I do notice a difference on Leith Walk, all these crappy flats going up with a Tesco or Sainsburys underneath. I don’t know if that counts as regeneration? It looks a bit scabby to me.

Trainspotting and T2 aren’t accurate portrayals of Edinburgh. They’re fiction, dramatisations of life

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