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Editor’s letter

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h, the summer! These days it invariably means jetting off to foreign climes for a week or two of R&R in the sun, but before the sun and sangria of Europe or the hellish heat of Florida and Disneyworld became the norm, the staycation was the annual way for Scottish city-dwellers to get away from it all.

For generations of Edinburghers, their summer frolics often included trips to – or even weeks staying in – the seaside resort of Portobello. And while many Glaswegians would head ‘Doon the Watter’ to Cowal and the inner Hebridean islands of Bute, Cumbrae and Arran, so many came east to Porty that the opening of the Marine Gardens complex in 1909 attracted almost a million visitors, many from the West, in its fi rst summer.

Portobello became one of the most vibrant holiday destinations in Europe The many reasons for Portobello’s remarkable popularity are told by my colleague Kirsty Smyth in a hugely enjoyable and informative article on how this small strip of sand on Edinburgh’s north-eastern shores became one of the most vibrant holiday destinations in Europe. At one stage it boasted the largest swimming pool in Europe, a vast ballroom and a mud hut village inhabited by seventy Africans paid to engage in daily spear fights.

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Contents ISSUE #4 Summer 2016

INSIDE THE MAGAZINE

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Ciclotte’s Swarovski Edition exercise bike dazzles with 500 crystals

The secret passageways of Gilmerton Cove

I want one of those

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A day in the life of...

Four Seasons’ dog walker Andrea Beveridge

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The Newbies

Hidden Edinburgh

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My city garden

Kent Milne cleverly makes the most of a stylish, compact outdoor space

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Luxury accessories designer Karen Mabon shares a few fashion tips

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Six of the capital’s best places for steak

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Iconic boozer

The Canny Man’s is a Morningside institution

The seaside resort of Portobello has a remarkable history

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I spy...

Five new city restaurants under the spotlight

Sizzlin’ steak houses

.16 Pleasure beach Putting a personal stamp on a fab family home in the Grange

Street style

Fashions may change but styles are unique – so where did they get that look...?

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Modern Moves

Luxe Look

A brand new take on Swan Lake is heading to the capital

Carolyn Baxter’s elegant evening wear

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What’s On

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Make the most of all Edinburgh has to offer this Summer with our 30-page guide

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Property

The movers and shakers in the city property market

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City social

Out and about at the hottest social events

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My Edinburgh

Acclaimed artist Jamie Primrose on his city inspirations

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SCOTTISH BALLET

Modern moves Tradition and tutus were first to go when it came to choreographer David Dawson’s vibrant new vision for a stripped-back Swan Lake W O RDS BY KI RS TY SMYTH

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never thought I would make Swan Lake,’ admits David Dawson, one of the most sought after choreographers of modern ballet. ‘It’s not something you take on lightly.’

But when Scottish Ballet’s chief executive and former Royal Ballet School classmate Christopher Hampson asked him to do just that – then asked again, and again – he put aside any reservations and turned his mind to creating a version of the classic quite unlike anything anyone had ever seen

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before. ‘It was obvious within the company’s repertoire that what was missing was a Swan Lake,’ Hampson explains. ‘I needed a choreographer that I knew would deliver something really new, but with a very strong classical vocabulary and that is David to a T. He said ‘no’ quite a few times before he agreed. He felt we needed to question why the world needed a new Swan Lake and it was important to have that dialogue.’

But Dawson needn’t have worried.

Having danced Tchaikovsky’s pièce de résistance himself ‘probably more times than I really wanted to’, Hampson was as keen as anyone not to trot out the tried and tested traditional tutus and tiaras production of the 1870s.

‘There’s a lot of Swan Lakes around, and I think that our audience expects us to do something different,’ he explains. ‘We’re known for doing fresh things and thinking outside the box.

I knew if we were going to do a Swan Lake it needed to be one created with the dancers of today in mind. They are

I didn’t want my Swan Queen to be under the power of a man

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far more athletic than the dancers of yesteryear, and that includes my generation. We also needed to tailor it for a modern audience who expect new comment and a fresh look to things.’

Given free reign to cast off the traditional and re-imagine the piece, Dawson eventually embraced the project, creating a magical result based on gut instinct and 21st-century perspective. Formal costuming, ‘velvet and swag’, and elaborate set designs were the first to go – there wasn’t a tutu in sight when the show enjoyed its world premiere in Glasgow earlier this year. But while the protagonists have been stripped back in terms of attire, Dawson has worked hard to add layers to their characters, inviting an audience to better identify with the leads. ‘I’m trying to take it one step further by making the roles of Siegfried, Odette and Odile more complex, more real,’ he explains. ‘I really wanted Odette to be a strong female character.

I didn’t want my Swan Queen to be under any spell, or under the power of a man. She has her own choices and decides her own fate.’

From the gentleness of Odette to the fiery temptress Odile, principal Sophie Martin beautifully encapsulates the yin and yang of the character, ably supported by male lead Christopher Harrison’s

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MODERN MOVES Sophie Martin and Christopher Harrison star in Scottish Ballet’s Swan Lake

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It’s completely stripped back – it’s wall to wall dancing

Top: David Dawson’s choreography includes wall to wall dancing for the whole company. Below: Christopher Harrison ably portrays Siegfried. Bottom: The costumes have been stripped back and simplified.

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stunning portrayal of Seigfried. ‘I really enjoyed working with David Dawson,’ Martin says. ‘His language is quite extreme and I enjoy it when things are very physical, I like to push myself.’ Which is just as well.

‘Chris and I had ten days with David before the rest of the company and it was quite intense,’ she admits. ‘He’s so quick at creating, we had to be really focused – it was a bit like a bootcamp. But the hard work has definitely been worth it and I’m so grateful to be involved, especially because it’s a new creation. It’s special to be a part of that.’

After wowing audiences in Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen and Newcastle, the company is bringing the production to Edinburgh, which Hampson describes as ‘our unofficial second home,’ on 25 May. ‘I’ve loved working with David on this,’ Hampson says. ‘He’s created something where the entire company’s firing on all cylinders. Everyone’s dancing for the entire two and a half hours, so it’s pretty impressive.

‘I often sense audiences in the first 20 minutes going, “Ohh, this is really very different”. But by the time we’re into the second act, they’re with us. We’ve been getting a huge, cheering response at the end and I really think people are responding to the fact that we’ve done something new. It’s completely stripped back – it’s wall to wall dancing, so the star of the show is the company.’

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Pleasure beach With a wealth of entertainments, Portobello was the holiday destination of choice in the 19th century – and the coastal suburb still has lots to offer visitors and locals today W O RDS BY KI RS T Y S MYTH AND CARO L I N E RO DRI GU EZ-C HA RETTE I L LUS T RAT I O N BY AL ISON HOGG

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PORTOBELLO

Big moments in Porty’s past

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n days when the beach is crowded, and the B&Bs are full of guests who prefer to be by the sea and travel in to Edinburgh to see the sights, it’s possible to take a glimpse into Portobello’s past.

The suburb reigned as Scotland’s premier seaside resort from the late 19th century. Holiday makers in their thousands turned up to enjoy the beach and fun fair, which sprang up thanks to a trio of showmen – Billy Codona, Harry Marvello and Andre Letta – who pioneered a new wave of entertainment.

Born into travelling showpeople in 1862, Codona founded a touring player business. In 1901, he added Porty to his summer circuit. Four years later, he moved into 70 Tower Street and set up a

The suburb reigned as Scotland’s premier seaside resort

Clockwise from top: Portobello Promenade today; in its heyday in the 19th century when holidaymakers and daytrippers flocked to the coast; the ornate stone Prince of Wales Fountain on the prom dates from the 1860s.

roundabout on the Harbour Green, the stretch of grass winding along the sea front from Pipe Street to Figgate burn, and from the Potteries to the shore.

As a teenager Harry Marvello, born in 1879, was apprenticed to renowned conjurer Ludwig Dabler. By 1905, he had formed Geisha Entertainments and erected a tent pavilion at the Green.

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Portobello became a haunt for smugglers and sailors in the 18th century. In 1742 a sailor named George Hamilton built a cottage near Brighton Place called Porto Bello, meaning beautiful port or harbour.

Edinburgh architect and designer William Jameson built the harbour in 1787 to serve the local industries, particularly the pottery business.

In 1833, Portobello town was made into a burgh. Later, in 1896, it was incorporated back into Edinburgh.

Sir Thomas Bouch designed Portobello pier, which operated from 1871 until the start of World War One when the iron supports rusted away. The pier was demolished in 1917.

The Portobello Power Station, located between King’s Road and Westbank Street, provided the city of Edinburgh with electricity for over half a century.

It was closed in 1977 and demolished shortly after.

Scotland’s first chocolate factory, Charles’ Chocolate Factory, was set up in Portobello by a German man, Charles William Schulze, in 1905. The factory came under suspicion during World War One as most of its staff were German and was taken over by the military in October 1914, remaining a billet for troops for the rest of the war.

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Image: Traditional wooden groynes line Portobello beach.

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by the sands and built a pavilion in the grounds, in which he set up Portobello’s first roller skating rink.

Meanwhile, having performed at the Balmoral for King Edward, eminent magician Andre Letta set up a theatre at 14 Bath Street. The crowds flocked to the shows and while many locals embraced their town’s new-found popularity, others didn’t. At a meeting in the Town Hall on 8 October 1905, over 600 people supported the motion, proposed by the Rev Robert Whyte of the Regent Street United Free Church, that ‘this meeting views with deep regret the licensing by the City magistrates of the various open spaces at the Promenade and Harbour Green for undesirable and noisy amusements, whereby the whole character

of the sea front is lowered and rowdyism encouraged’. The motion had little effect and the shows continued to prosper.

In 1907, Codona took over the whole Harbour Green site, renaming it

While many locals embraced their town’s new-found popularity, others didn’t Fun City. He installed a mini railway and leased plots to other showmen.

Marvello got a theatre licence for the Tower Pavilion, paving the way for seaside variety at Portobello.

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Clockwise from top left: Built in 1936, Portobello’s open-air pool was the largest outdoor pool in Europe; a poster advertising the pool; Portobello Community Garden was built on a semi-derelict site and features Coade stone pillars; the remaining fun fair arcades; the police station was originally built as the town hall.

In 1908, the Scottish National Exhibition was held in Saughton Park. Encouraged by its popularity – the exhibition attracted 3.5 million visitors – local entrepreneurs thought the pavilions erected should become a permanent feature and coastline west of King’s Road, Portobello (now occupied by the Marine Garage bus station) fitted the bill. With the Empress Ballroom the focal point, the complex was also home to a roller-skating rink, the Grand Cinema, and Bostock’s Circus and Zoo. Named The Marine Gardens, it opened in 1909, and attracted three quarters of a million visitors in the first year.

franchises in Marine Gardens and the seaside resort continued to grow.

But Portobello was battered by the great storm of 26 November 1912. Fun City’s boundary wall was shattered and the devastation was a precursor for the changes that came with the outbreak of war, when Marine Gardens was taken over as a barracks for soldiers.

After the war, holiday makers returned, and throughout the 20s and 30s children rode ponies and built sandcastles, while fishwives did a roaring trade in ready-to-eat mussels.

The open-air pool, which opened in May 1936, became another prime attraction. Famous for its Art Deco design, towering diving boards and the first wave machine in Scotland, it was the largest outdoor pool in Europe.

Happy times were again disrupted with the outbreak of World War II, but

Natives shipped over from Africa lived in mud huts and were paid to perform mock fights with spears Staggeringly, The Marine Gardens also featured a ‘Somali village’. Designed to provide exotic entertainment, it consisted of mud huts inhabited by 70 natives shipped over from Africa, who were paid to perform mock fights with spears.

Competition with Fun City was fierce, but the Codonas, adopting an ‘if you can’t beat them, join them’ approach, took on

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after VE Day Portobello proved as attractive as ever. So popular was the resort in the first Glasgow Fair Week after the war that, with accommodation full, people slept on the beach and in shelters on the prom.

However, by the late 1970s cheap package deals on holidays abroad meant fewer flocked to the seaside resort. The outdoor pool closed in 1979 following

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Image: Two B-listed kilns date from 1906 – remnants of the area’s pottery industry.

Fun facts Sean Connery worked as a lifeguard at Portobello Pool before becoming a full-time actor in the 50s.

Hidden inside Portobello Swim Centre is one of just three Turkish baths operating in Scotland.

TV presenter Gail Porter and actor Ewen Bremner both grew up in Portobello and attended Portobello High School.

Singer and comedian Sir Harry Lauder was born in Bridge Street on 4 August 1870. He would perform around the world via his railroad train, the Harry Lauder Special.

The shores of the Forth continued to prove a draw for pleasure seekers throughout the 1920s and 1930s the demise of the nearby power station, which had heated it, and much of the fun fair and arcade buildings have now been demolished. Yet Porty’s picturesque promenade and beach continue to attract people who enjoy views across the Forth and a feel for the history of the place; and there’s much more to Portobello than its coastal strip.

With a host of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, the area has a real small-town community feel. Established businesses like award-winning butchers Findlay’s of Portobello thrive on the high street, while fresh, local produce is available from the monthly market including Portobello Apple, a not-for-profit juice made from local apples.

Portobello also remains a creative hub. From the exciting Full Cirqle Circus School at Baileyfield, to the annual Edinburgh Big Beach Busk – when the Billy Codonas, Harry Melvilles and Andre Lettas of today use the prom to showcase their talents – the wheels of innovation still turn in a nod to the magicians, musicians and variety acts of yesteryear.

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PROFESSIONAL DOG WALKER ANDREA BEVERIDGE

A day in the life of...

It’s far from a dog’s life for Four Seasons dog walker Andrea Beveridge, who’s found her dream job in the city WORDS BY A N DREA B EVERI DG E

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I do two hour-long walks a day, with a maximum of six dogs. It seems like a lot, but when you’ve worked with dogs for as long as I have, it’s no big deal. I set off at around 9.30 to pick them up in my Volvo which has been specially set up – the back seat has a hammock with doggy seatbelts.

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RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Mini marvels

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Reviews by Richard Bath

Seasons Restaurant & Bar 36 Broughton Street, New Town

‘Try this, you’ll love it’ said some foodie friends, and they were right. This tiny 24-seater Scottish-Scandi fusion restaurant is genuinely exciting and challenging, with Swedish chef Alex Duskas’ ever-changing taster menus ranging between 5-10 courses and featuring ingredients sourced from foragers and artisan suppliers. The huge portions are Scandinavian influenced and don’t miss the fantastic drink pairings.

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NEW RESTAURANTS

The Wee Restaurant 61 Frederick Street, New Town

Ten years ago former Crinan Hotel and Royal Scotsman chef Craig Wood left his job with Martin Wishart to strike out on his own. The result was The Wee Restaurant in North Queensferry, an affordable and hugely popular fine dining establishment in the shadow of the Forth Rail Bridge and yards from the railway station, allowing Edinburgh foodies easy access.

Fast forward to this year and Wood and wife Vikki have spread their wings to Frederick Street on the site of what was creperie Fleur de Sel, which they’ve transformed with a stylish yet unpretentious contemporary interior.

The food’s none too shabby either, as you’d expect from last year’s CIS Excellence Awards Chef of the Year. Building on the North Queensferry menu, Wood has brought those same qualities – and many of the same dishes – to the city. Although he’s hands-on in the kitchen in both restaurants, Wood has also imported his former Malmaison colleague Michael Innes – the former head of production at the three-star El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain – to be his head chef in Edinburgh.

It’s a double act that seems to have worked. My huge bowl of white onion soup was a silky tour de force, while the other starter of goats cheese crottin in almond breadcrumbs with celeriac and walnut salad, and beetroot vinaigrette was a joy. From there we cantered through main courses of grilled seabass with spiced crab and spring onion risotto, plus roast rump of lamb with a risotto of petit pois, wild garlic and wild leeks. Yum on both counts. Pudding was pretty damned good too. Highly recommended.

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The Compass 44 Queen Charlotte St, Leith

When Credo, which is one of my favourite local restaurants, closed unexpectedly, I was aghast. Actually it’s all worked out okay as the Compass Bar next door has knocked through and, if anything, improved one of the nicest spaces in Leith. The result is an easy-dining family-friendly restaurant that serves huge portions of unfeasibly rich comfort food. There’s also a much-expanded range of beers and sensibly-priced wines.

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NEW RESTAURANTS

Wee Buddha 2B Jamaica St, New Town

In the New Town, on the side-street site of what was until recently the vegetarian-friendly Iglu, the Wee Buddha is a wonderfully relaxed little neighbourhood restaurant – actually, it’s more a quirky craft-beer and cocktail bar that serves tapas-style Asian fusion food – that by and large deserves the plaudits that have been coming its way.

The atmosphere is certainly pretty chilled, although the staff are extremely enthusiastic and keen to help you navigate your way through a small

but mouth-watering menu that features many of the most popular Asian dishes, including the Wee Buddha’s signature dish, the fantastic six-spice crispy bean curd.

We started with half a dozen ‘wee hings’, including the excellent salt and spicy squid, and the satay pork belly, before we feasted on a delicious version of king prawns singapore rice that was unlike any I’ve had before, and puzzled over the Malay curry.

The perfect time to try this convivial little restaurant is in midweek, either with friends or when you simply can’t be bothered to cook.

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Belted Burgers 57a Frederick Street, New Town

The trend for gourmet burgers continues apace with the opening of this Dumfries & Galloway-owned basement restaurant in central Edinburgh. Made from whole Belted Galloway cattle, their ten choices of beef burger come in 6oz and 12oz sizes (costing £8-£14) and there are three choices of bun. There are chicken and vegetarian options, ‘hard shakes’, loads of Scottish beers and a cool ambience the yoof will especially love.

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SIX OF THE BEST

Sizzlin’steak houses Editor Richard Bath recommends six of Edinburgh’s best places to grab a fine bit of rump

Katie’s Diner This tiny but gloriously laidback and relatively inexpensive little neighbourhood steak restaurant on Bruntsfield Links has stood the test of time over 16 years thanks to the personal service offered by its owners Geoff (front of house) and Kate (kitchen) Ness. Their USP is a range of flavoured steaks – honey mustard, blackened, peppered, stilton and their marquee dish, the seven pepper lemon steak. There’s also BYOB (a small corkage charge applies) and a stunning vista.

12 Barclay Terrace, Bruntsfield | 0131 229 1394 | www.katiesdiner.com

Steak With an interior pulled together by a theatre set designer from the nearby Playhouse, this remarkable Tardis-like warehouse-sized restaurant opens out before you as you enter this grand Georgian terrace building. The non-steak offerings are particularly good, but the main thing you notice about the place is the sting in the tail – a bill which, thanks to a rib-eye at £40.50, can be eyewatering. The Donald Russell steaks are good though, and you will feel that you’ve had a real night out in this unique venue.

Champany Inn This is a cheat because it’s outside the city boundaries, but it’s only ten minutes from Edinburgh airport and this formerly Michelin-starred establishment remains arguably the best – if the most fearsomely expensive – steak house in Scotland. The high-falutin’ main restaurant is fantastic but very buttoned-up, and boasts a top-notch wine list. Sadly, you can’t reserve a table in the more relaxed and much cheaper Chop House in the old byre, but it’s worth going on spec.

14 Picardy Place | 0131 556 1289 www.steakedinburgh.com

Champany Inn, Near Linlithgow | 01506 834532 | www.champany.com

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STEAK HOUSES

Leith Chophouse The new boy on the block reminds me of the Butchershop Bar & Grill in Glasgow, which is very definitely a good thing.

With its slick contemporary decor, its cosmopolitan ambience and backstreet location, the Chophouse has a distinctly urban feel. The first thing you see when you walk in through the doors is the cocktail bar, the second is custom-built glassfronted fridges in which their beef is aged. The steaks are good, but – as with so many steakhouses – not exactly cheap, with a 300g rump steak costing £18. One quirk: beware the underheated bottom-warming tiled banquette...

1–3 Rutland Street | 0131 229 3402 www.kyloerestaurant.com

Kyloe You’ll have to go a long way to beat The Rutland Hotel’s selfstyled gourmet steak restaurant.

From the contemporary cowhide decor to the stunning views of Edinburgh Castle, this place has a lot going for it. Kyloe (old Scots for “Highland cattle”) has a large non-steak menu, but it’s at its best when Hardiesmill’s Aberdeen Angus cuts and those from the guest breeds hit the grill. The staff are excellent at explaining the different cuts, although it’s a matter of some personal regret that Kyloe no longer offers its platter of lesserknown cuts. With a 225g rump steak starting at £16,50, this is not a cheap option, but then you generally get what you pay for and Kyloe is worth every penny.

102 Constitution St, Leith | 0131 629 1919 | www.chophousesteak.co.uk

Wildfire The joker in the pack, you might think that this family-run restaurant is some sort of tourist trap but as well as catering for visitors to the city, this is also a place of pilgrimage for steak-savvy Edinburgh foodies, particularly when it gets warm and you can eat outside (the interior can be claustrophobically snug). The prices are more expensive than you’d maybe expect given the surroundings (a 10oz rib-eye is £23.50 and the house wines start at £20), but it has a unique style to it that is worth exploring. It also boasts a devoted band of local regulars, which speaks volumes.

192 Rose Street | 0131 225 3636 | www.wildfirerestaurant.co.uk

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ICONIC BOOZER

Iconic boozer THE CANNY MAN’S, 237 Morningside Road Established in 1871 by the Kerr family and passed down through the generations, The Canny Man’s is something of an Edinburgh institution.

Packed to the rafters with memorabilia, this characterful watering hole is known for its Bloody Marys (although the G&Ts can’t be faulted either) and has been described by renowned seafood chef Rick Stein as quite simply ‘the best pub in the world’. A public house offering a unique pub experience. www.cannymans.co.uk

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Hidden Edinburgh PH O TO G R A PH WWW. FION AB RIM SPHOTOGRAPHY. C O. U K

While many residents know of The Real Mary King’s Close, a warren of streets beneath Edinburgh’s Old Town, fewer are aware of the underground passageways and chambers of Gilmerton Cove on the southern fringe of the city. It is unknown exactly how old the mysterious space is – records go as far back as the 18th century, but the system appears to be very much older – or why it was hand-carved out of the sandstone. Was it a meeting place for persecuted religious groups? A witches coven? Illicit whisky still? The list of theories is long, but we do know that the caves were occupied

by George Paterson, a local blacksmith, from 1724 until 1735.

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Image: Renting in the Netherlands left Magi Mitchell with a love of pared-back Scandi style

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HOME ON THE GRANGE

Home on the Grange After living overseas and renting for years, when Magi and Dean Mitchell bought their Edinburgh home they were keen to put their own stamp on it WORDS BY LY N N O ’RO URK E

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uying a period property in Edinburgh after years of renting gave Magi and Dean Mitchell the opportunity to create a home that perfectly suits them.

‘We were in the Netherlands for seven years,’ Magi says, before renting in East Lothian for three. The couple bought their four-bedroom townhouse in the Grange area in 2014. ‘We put in a new central heating system and kitchen, as well as replacing the bathroom, a shower room and a cloakroom.’

The couple took advice from eldest daughter Lara, a designer with Napier Bathrooms & Interiors. ‘It was very much a collaboration,’ Magi says.

The bathroom refit was challenging because of the room’s narrow shape.

Magi wanted a roll top bath, but Lara’s find of a contemporary freestanding bath was the solution. Teamed with an LED light strip behind the cornice to create a feeling of natural light, a quartz tile wall behind the bath is particularly effective.

Downstairs, the open-plan kitchen/ family space is equally impressive. ‘This is the room that we live in,’ Magi says.

Bi-fold glass doors flood the space with light, while the decor features a mix of Farrow and Ball’s Lamp Room Grey on Shaker-style painted units and Slipper Satin on the walls, contrasting with Fired Earth’s Antimony on the island.

The dining table was brought back from the Netherlands, while Magi found the vintage factory lights on eBay. ‘We had been in rented accommodation for quite a long time, so this was a nice opportunity to get what I wanted.’

KITCHEN BEFORE

Clockwise from above: Kitchen units have been replaced and painted; the kitchen now has a Shaker-style feel; the drawing room with its striking cornice; the narrow bathroom underwent a glamorous refit; glass doors flood the downstairs open-plan living area with light; although the living space has not undergone structural change, its look has been streamlined.

Napier Bathrooms & Interiors | 30 Canonmills, Edinburgh | Tel: 0131 556 6166 | www.napierinteriors.com

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The bathroom refit was challenging because of the room’s narrow shape LIVING ROOM BEFORE

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MY CITY GARDEN

My city garden Not too long ago this Inverleith garden consisted of poor-quality grass with a straight path to the gate. But when owner Kent Milne asked garden designer Dugal Macleod of Stone Wood Water Light, to get the most out of it, the compact space was transformed. The aim was to create the illusion of more space with year-round interest. After landscaping, a variety of plants and the summerhouse were incorporated. The result is easy to maintain, with slate walkways adding interest to the plants, grasses, herbs and roses, as well as two types of apple tree. Climbers add colour, while some plants were chosen for structure or scent. Kent is looking forward to making the most of his outdoor space over the summer months, ‘It is a very pleasant garden to sit in and entertain friends,’ he says. Stone Wood Water Light: www.dugdigs.co.uk

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FASHION ICON

Karen Mabon with one of her striking designs, Birds of Paradise scarf, which is made from 100% silk georgette.

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Glamorous silk scarves full of colour from Scottish designer Karen Mabon WORDS BY LY N N O ’RO URK E PHOTOGRA PH BY AN G US B L AC K B URN

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ention silk scarves and images of an elegant Grace Kelly looking effortlessly glamorous spring to my mind.

‘I love that idea,’ says luxury accessories designer Karen Mabon. ‘Because silk is such a decadent material, with a silk scarf you can be wearing an old jumper and ripped jeans, but if you throw a scarf on, you instantly feel a bit more pulled together,’ she says.

Starting her own label three years ago, Karen’s designs have proved popular at home and overseas, with luxury department stores Bloomingdales in the States and Harvey Nichols Hong Kong now stocking her stylish scarves.

Originally from the Black Isle, Karen studied jewellery design at Edinburgh College of Art and goldsmithing at the Royal College in London. ‘With print you can do more,’ she says. ‘Some of my work is screenprint, but a lot of it is digital, and that’s quick and fun.’

Inspiration for her bold and beautiful designs comes from all over. ‘Films, art and contemporary design. I love Andy Warhol and pop art – I dream about living in New York in the Sixties,’ she laughs.

‘Everything is made in Italy,’ Karen explains. ‘When I go, the factory owner talks through the fabrics, and it’s nice to be able to touch things and think what it’s going to feel like when you’re wearing it.

‘I love brands like Prada, Miu Miu and Moschino, where they can be a bit more playful because they are so beautifully made. There is fun attached to it.’

An element of fun also runs through the talented Scottish designer’s work, with

If you throw a scarf on, you instantly feel a bit more pulled together bold poodle patterns forming part of her I Wished It Would Never End collection.

Up next is a brand new range of silk pyjamas – ‘I’m really excited, we’ve just got the samples through’ – as well as a collection of printed bags with iconic brand Radley due out this autumn.

‘You can splurge on an accessory and wear it all the time,’ Karen says, ‘whereas with an expensive top, you can’t wear that every day.’ www.karenmabon.com

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

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LAURA MEEK FROM EDINBURGH Jacket, Jeans, Hat and Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters Boots: Clarks Shirt: Vintage from Armstrongs Bag: ONA

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MIKE DAVIES FROM LIVERPOOL Blazer, shirt and jeans: Zara, Shoes: River Island

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Luxe look Specialising in made-to-measure event dresses, Edinburgh-based luxury label Carolyn Baxter mixes Scottish roots with a touch of Hollywood glamour.

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CAROLYN BAXTER

Main image: Aleaha Dress, long white with crystal trim, £350. Left: Lilly Dress, dip dye mermaid dress, £245.

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Acerra Dress Black short backless dress, £140.

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CAROLYN BAXTER

Lazio Dress Peacock cowl drape back, £235.

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The housing market in Edinburgh is booming.

Demand is higher than ever.

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Home report Selling prices of city homes have dropped, but some areas of Edinburgh and certain property types are bucking the trend

10.9% Average selling prices have seen notable decreases during the first months of 2016 due to LBTT tax changes, with property prices for the City of Edinburgh as a whole having decreased by 10.9% to £221,622, compared to the same period in 2015.

£316,000 The New Town and West End of the city continue to be the most expensive areas, with a £316,000 average selling price in the first months of 2016.

Areas that have a high number of one and two bedroom flats for sale, which attract the buy-to-let and first time buyer market, are bucking the trend. One bedroom flats in the Leith Walk area and two bedroom flats in the Newington area have increased in value by 16.3% compared to 2015.

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25% The average selling price for properties in the Blackhall/Davidson Mains/Silverknowes areas has dropped by almost a quarter, from £304,840 in the first quarter of 2015 to £230,775 in the first quarter of 2016.

SIGHTHILL GORGIE Two bedroom flats in Sighthill and one bedroom flats in Gorgie are currently the most affordable properties in the city.

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ON Whether it be music, theatre, film or exhibitions, make the most of all Edinburgh has to offer this Summer

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16-22 May KRONOS QUARTET 18/5, Usher Hall Grammy Award-winning group Kronos from San Francisco returns with a new programme, demonstrating their mastery of contemporary music styles from minimalism to metal that pushes musical boundaries. The progressive show includes works by Laurie Anderson and Komitas. www.usherhall.co.uk

BALLETBOYZ – LIFE 22/5, King’s Theatre The all-male 10-part ballet group takes a provocative look at life and death. Currently working with renowned ballet producer Pontus Lidberg, the performances will amaze you. www.edtheatres.com

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20-22/5, Royal Highland Centre Explore man’s best friend’s world and learn more about all kinds of dogs and dog shows. Look around the many trade stands selling all kinds of doggy wares for those dog lovers who want to enjoy a bit of retail therapy. You can even bring your dog with you, making it a great day out for every member of the family. www.scottishkennelclub.org

16-21/5, Edinburgh Playhouse This 1930s story set in New York during the Great Depression has just been revitalised with Elaine C Smith as tyrannical Mrs Hannigan. It tells the tale of Annie, a young orphan who is forced to live in misery. Life changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at a billionaire’s home. You’re promised an entertaining night with this musical, packed with all the Annie favourites. www.playhouse theatre.com

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WHAT’S ON

SCOTLAND’S BIG NATURE FESTIVAL

ERIC BIBB PLUS SPECIAL GUEST YANA BIBB 19/5, Queens Hall Bibb blends his original Americana sound with more contemporary genres, mixing blues, folk and soul all in one. With a career spanning three decades and continuous touring, Bibb is one of the most influential bluesmen of his generation. He is joined here by his daughter Yana. www.thequeenshall.net

21-22/5, Levenhall Links, Musselburgh Come and enjoy a wide range of activities for both the keen bird watcher and the nature lover. With more than 100 exhibitors lined up to provide information, workshops, talks and much more. www. bignaturefestival. org.uk

THON MAN MOLIERE 20/5-(11/6), The Lyceum Poet and playwright Liz Lochhead returns to The Lyceum with a new play. It tells the story of her hero, the great comedian Molière, his scandalous marriage, his scurrilous plays and the creation of Tartuffe. www.lyceum.org.uk

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ROBERT BURNS: ROUGH CUT 19/5 Scottish Storytelling Centre Burns for the 21st century, this intimate portrait of the Bard premièred at 2010’s Fringe to critical acclaim. Based on Donald Smith’s controversial novel, Between Ourselves, it focuses on the pivotal crisis of Burns’ life – his stay in Edinburgh.

Recreating his lost (or unwritten) diaries, we meet Edinburgh high and low through Burns’ eyes – encountering the familiar and unexpected. It’s the man behind the myth, but one who wears many masks. www.tracscotland.org/scottishstorytelling-centre/centre-events

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20-21/5, Summerhall This beer, spirits and food festival offers multiple bars inside and out from a range of craft brewers, plus street food trucks. Meet the brewers and take a distillery tour, plus live music, DJs and a late night bar. www.summerhall.co.uk

THE OTHER HAYDN, ANOTHER BACH - EDINBURGH ROYAL CHORAL UNION 21/5, St Cuthbert’s Church The ERCU presents their last concert of the season in the dramatic setting of St Cuthbert’s Church. www.ercu.org.uk

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WHAT’S ON

EDINBURGH MARATHON FESTIVAL

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28-29/5 Sign up for Scotland’s largest running festival, offering a diverse range of courses, and join more than 30,000 runners in discovering the city in a whole new way. If running’s not for you, support the athletes alongside 100,000 spectators. www.edinburghmarathon.com

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH 24-27/5, King’s Theatre Follow all the characters from Roald Dahl’s classic tale on their trek from Dover to New York after James receives a magic potion, which changes his fate. This inspirational story is all about how orphan James fights enemies and danger to seek happiness in life. www.edtheatres.com

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL TANGO FESTIVAL 27-30/5, various locations Celebrating its ninth year, the Tango Festival will ensure you have a sunny bank holiday weekend filled with performances by internationally acclaimed artists.

The grand Summer Ball features La Juan D’Arienzo, while there are a range of workshops to attend too. www.eitf.org.uk

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE RACES 27/5, Musselburgh Racecourse A new event added to the Racecourse repertoire, with an after-racing party hosted by Forth One’s Boogie and Arlene. Buses run from Edinburgh City Centre www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk

THE WHISKY STRAMASH 28-29/5, Surgeon’s Hall A mysterious and entertaining event that will give you an opportunity to sample and purchase a huge array of amazing whiskies. www.thewhiskystramash.com

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23-29 May MAX RICHTER 24/5, Usher Hall The Max Richter Ensemble will perform new work, From Sleep, inspired by the contemporary artist’s eight-hour landmark work, and which is described by the musician himself as a ‘personal lullaby for a frenetic world’. A haunting piece of excellence that will provide you with a feeling of fascination. www.usherhall.co.uk

BRIAN WILSON PRESENTS PET SOUNDS 26/5, Usher Hall Wilson celebrates the 50th Anniversary of his 11th album Pet Sounds by giving a final performance of the iconic album in its entirety plus rare cuts and greatest hits. Wilson and his band will be joined by former Beach Boys bandmates Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin. www.usherhall.co.uk

SCOTTISH BALLET: SWAN LAKE 25/28-5, Festival Theatre With music by Tchaikovsky and choreographed by David Dawson, Swan Lake promises to be a ballet filled with wonder and magic, which has proven to be a professional challenge for the dancers.

Dawson has put a modern twist onto the classical story, making it relevant to the 21st century. www.edtheatres.com

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30 May-5 June IAN WAITE & NATALIE LOWE: A TOUCH OF CLASS 3/6, Usher Hall The Strictly Come Dancing favourites guarantee a dazzling night filled with exquisite performances.

They will perform a mix of Ballroom and Latin, transporting you away to a place of wonderful moments with funfilled entertainment and a close up history of all things related to their life. www.usherhall.co uk

BEVERLEY KNIGHT 30/5, Queens Hall Her award-winning live performances, both as a solo artist and in hit musicals, will ensure this night to be a heart-warming and emotional tribute to soul, whilst celebrating the release of her eighth studio album this spring. www.thequeenshall.net

THE EDINBURGH CUP RACEDAY 4/6, Musselburgh Racecourse The Edinburgh Cup Raceday is Edinburgh’s most important raceday, featuring a programme packed full of quality racing. The entertainment continues after the last race with a DJ set by BBC Radio 1’s Greg James. www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk

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30 MAY - 5 JUNE

SURREAL ENCOUNTERSCOLLECTING THE MARVELLOUS 4/6 (-11/9), Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Some of the finest surrealist works of art from four legendary private collections, those of Edward James, Roland Penrose, Gabrielle Keiller and Ulla and Heiner Pietzsch are brought together during this exposition. By colliding the four collections, a fuller and richer picture of the surrealist movement as a whole is presented. www.national galleries.org

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GARDENING SHOW SCOTLAND SCOTTISH OPERA: THE MIKADO 1-5/6, The Festival Theatre Director Martin Lloyd-Evans and choreographer Steve Elias return with one of the most popular Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. This story is packed with anti-establishment silliness and selfserving politicians, all too recognisable today, promising a show full of family fun, performed to the highest standards. www.edtheatres.com

DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE PLUS GUESTS 4/6, Queen’s Hall Acclaimed English performance poet Clarke returns to the Usher Hall with his first anthology of his work Anthologia, including classics such as I Wanna Be Yours and Beastley Street, encompassing his humour and mastery of the spoken word in a career that spans five decades. www.thequeenshall.net

PAT DOUTHWAITE EXHIBITION 1-28/6, The Scottish Gallery The work of Pat Douthwaite (1934-2002) is not easily defined, at once naive and intellectually loaded, personal but resonating with cultural references. It was not made for others but came from that deep-seated need of the creative to make and express. www.scottish-gallery.co.uk

RAZ 2-3/6 Assembly Roxy Jim Cartwright’s Fringe First award-winning rollercoaster of a night out in modern Britain comes straight from London’s West End. www.assemblyroxy.com

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3-5/6, Royal Highland Centre The biggest plant fair in Scotland promises to provide a beautiful day in the gloriously scented gardens of the Royal Highland Centre, giving keen gardeners inspiration and information for their own gardens. www.gardeningscotland.com

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THE MOONWALK SCOTLAND 11/6, Holyrood Park Get fit whilst raising awareness for breast cancer and power walk up to 55 miles overnight to help this life-changing cause, not only for yourself but for others too. www.walkthewalk.org

JAMIE PRIMROSE: EPHEMERAL SKIES 10-18/6, Dundas Street Gallery A much-anticipated collection of new Edinburgh oils by acclaimed artist Jamie Primrose. Inspired by the dramatic winter atmosphere over the Old Town, the exhibition includes motifs over a timelapse, depicting varying light impressions, with moody and ethereal skies followed by vivid powerful sunsets. www.jamieprimrose.com

THE DRIFTERS 9/6, Edinburgh Playhouse The Drifters are renowned for their harmonies and with a vast back catalogue of songs such as Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies and Up On The Roof, they are set to tell the story of a career – which spans six decades – through some of their best known recordings.

Legendary music. www.playhouse theatre.com

SCOTTISH SHIP SHOW 11/6, Meadowbank Stadium Exhibitions and traders from across the UK with model boats, books (new and secondhand), photos, postcards, artwork, collectables and ephemera, and model boat kits, plus a wide range of displays for maritime fans. www.coastalshipping.co.uk

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PARADISE BANGKOK MOLAM INTERNATIONAL BAND 8/6, Summerhall Born out of the legendary Paradise Bangkok sessions run by DJs Maft Sai and Chris Menist in Thailand, the band plays vintage molam music with a 21st century twist. www.summerhall.co.uk

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LEITH FESTIVAL 11-19/6, Leith Leith’s festival will be a week filled with entertainment, culture and fun. The end of the festival will be celebrated during the Leith Festival Tattoo. www.leithfestival.com

SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA: THE MUSIC OF STEPS AHEAD FEATURING MIKE MAINIERI 10/6, Queens Hall An interesting variety of sounds is promised when award-winning jazz vibraphonist, renowned producer, performer, arranger and composer Mainieri takes to the stage. Being at the centre of the creation of new jazz technologies, he is especially recognised for synthesising electronic sounds with the organic cool of the vibraphone in order to create something fresh and new. www.thequeenshall.net

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13-19 June CROSS CURRENTS 17/6, King’s Theatre Paying tribute to the Tony Awards, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, Cross Currents showcases Edinburgh College’s finest new talents and professionals. The end-of-year show provides a mix of choreographies created by the Performing Arts’ staff, with the passion and energy of the students. www.edtheatres.com

BEN FOLDS AND YMUSIC 14/6, Usher Hall Including special guest Nashville-based singer/songwriter Lera Lynn, awardwinning singer-songwriter Ben Folds returns to the UK to promote his recently released and critically acclaimed album So There. His performances, when paired with yMusic, marry pop and classical music perfectly, providing an interesting mix and variation of styles. www.usherhall.co.uk

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL 13-18/6, Edinburgh Playhouse Starring West End star John Partridge, this award-winning take on a classic musical about murder greed, adultery and any other debauchery that comes to mind is one of the most sensational of the year. Including all the hit singles such as All that Jazz, Razzle Dazzle and many more, Chicago will entertain any crowd. www.playhousetheatre.com

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MEADOWS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 18/6, The Queens Hall The final concert of the Meadows Chamber Orchestra’s season is a Hungarian/Czech programme which begins and ends with dance. Bartók’s virtuoso masterpiece for string orchestra and Dvorák’s wonderfully exuberant Czech Suite are both inspired by folk music. www.thequeens hall.net

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EDINBURGH NIGHT RIDE

DANCING IN THE STREETS 17/6, Usher Hall The original and best celebration of Motown’s Greatest Hits returns to Edinburgh packed with all the top hits from great artists, including Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, The Supremes, and many more. Be prepared to sing and dance along with this spectacular and lively performance of classic favourites. www.usherhall.co.uk

18-19/6 Join hundreds of cyclists in raising money for charity by experiencing the city at night. The scenic route of 50 miles takes you up Arthur’s Seat and past Edinburgh Castle. www.edinburgh-nightride.com

MR MCFALL’S CHAMBER: MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES 14/6, Queens Hall Marking its 20th anniversary, the group revisits Astor Piazzolla’s operita, María de Buenos Aires, representing the very summit of Piazzolla’s nuevo tango. www.thequeenshall.net

EDINBURGH’S CANAL FESTIVAL AND RAFT RACE 2016 18/6, Edinburgh Quay The Canal Festival is back. Join us at Fountainbridge for a full day of canal festivities and raft racing, as well as music, stalls, activities, art and kids’ stuff. www.edinburghcanalfestival. org.uk

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA SUMMER CONCERT 18/6, Usher Hall The SFO is known to entertain audiences from every country and audiences of all ages with its uplifting music. An SFO concert is good fun, great entertainment and an ideal way to reconnect with Scottish heritage and culture. www.usherhall.co.uk

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WHISKY GALORE!

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

26/6, Filmhouse Cinema 1 The much-anticipated remake of the iconic Scottish comedy will close this year’s festival.

Directed by Gillies Mackinnon and based on the true story of the wreck off the coast of Eriskay of a ship with a cargo of export-only alcohol during World War II. The film stars Gregor Fisher, James Cosmo, Kevin Guthrie and Eddie Izzard and introduces new talents Naomi Battrick and Ellie Kendrick.

15/6 (-26/6), various venues Committed to showcasing the most exciting, original and challenging new films, this year the Capital welcomes the 70th Edinburgh International Film Festival. With a passion for cinema at its heart, the festival is set to explore new talent and ideas. Popcorn at the ready... www.edfilmfest.org.uk

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL 25/6, Festival Theatre EIFF and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra present the UK Premiere of Steven Spielberg’s legendary E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, accompanied by John Williams’ iconic score performed live by the RSNO. Directed and produced

by Steven Spielberg, E.T. was the highest grossing film of the 1980s.

BATMAN: THE MOVIE 23/6, Odeon Showing as part of ‘POW!!! Live Action Comic Strip Adaptations: The First Generation’, a retrospective programme exploring the evolution of the live-action comic strip adaptation in cinema, Batman: The Movie makes a welcome return to the big screen. Other titles in the retrospective include Jean Jaques Vierne’s TinTin and the Mystery of the Golden Fleece (France/Belgium 1961) and Joseph Losey’s kitsch classic Modesty Blaise (UK 1966).

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SEVEN HILLS OF EDINBURGH 26/6, Edinburgh Challenge yourself and prove just how hardy you are in this unusual running challenge across the hills, providing a total of 2,200 feet ascent and descent across 14.3 miles. This combination of road-running, crosscountry and hill-running will test your stamina and willpower. www.seven-hills.org.uk

ELTON JOHN

THE MGA ACADEMY PRESENTS TEN

25/6, Meadowbank Sports Centre Legendary UK musician Elton John performs in the open air, promising you a wonderful summer night enjoying all his classics from his 50year career, as a thank you to his supportive fans in Scotland. www.edinburghleisure. co.uk

23-25/6, King’s Theatre A celebration of the first ten years of MGA Academy of Performing Arts productions brings you the best of music and dance performances. www.edtheatres.com

JOHN BUCHAN AND THE FIRST WORLD WAR 24/6, Lauriston Castle Dr Paul Barnaby will give a talk drawing on Edinburgh University Library’s archive of Thomas Nelson Publishers, of which Buchan was co-director, to illustrate his war work. www.usherhall.co.uk

GREAT SCOTTISH WALK AND RUN FESTIVAL 25-26/6, Holyrood Park 5K and 10K Run for fun or charity, also 10K and 20K Walk, Golden Mile Walk, Toddle and Armed Forces Day celebrations. www.greatscottishwalk andrun.co.uk

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20-26 June ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW 23-26/6, Royal Highland Centre This exhibition brings you all the best Scottish produce under one roof, ranging from farming, cattle and food to rural life produce. www.royalhighlandshow.org Why not visit the Scottish Field stand (Outdoor Living Area, 4th Avenue) and take advantage of some amazing subscription offers.

INSPIRING IMPRESSIONISM-DAUBIGNY, MONET AND VAN GOGH 25/6 (-2/10), Scottish National Gallery As the first international exhibition of Daubigny’s work as an understated artist, his work will be put alongside more renowned Impressionists. Through these juxtapositions, Daubigny’s influence on major Impressionists will become evident. www.nationalgalleries.org

HARNESS RACING CHAMPIONS DAY 25/6, Musselburgh Racecourse This historic event is one of the premier and most renowned horse events in Scotland, featuring top Harness racing trainers, horses and drivers. A grand family day out to enjoy watching and learning about horse racing. www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk

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27 June-3 July SUMMER NIGHTS AT THE ZOO 30/6, Edinburgh Zoo Who wouldn’t want to visit the zoo after hours? The zoo opens its gates for a series of adults-only extravaganzas featuring locally sourced food, interactive science stations, talks about conservation, a silent disco, comedians and photo stations. www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/summernights

CHAPLIN – THE CHARLIE CHAPLIN STORY 30/6, The Brunton, Musselburgh This heartwarming and one-ofa-kind musical celebrates the life of the UK’s first cinema icon, recognised worldwide as one of the greatest entertainers of all time. The story begins with his early years spent in London’s Vaudeville and follows his path to the glitz of early Hollywood. www.thebrunton.co.uk

ART OF THE STORYTELLER 1/7, Scottish Storytelling Centre The Art of the Storyteller series continues with Janis Mackay and Donald Smith sharing an evening of their favourite stories, drawing on their experiences and inspirations within contemporary storytelling. www.tracscotland.org/scottishstorytelling-centre/centre-events

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SPA IN THE CITY 2016 2-3/7, St Andrews Square Once again Edinburgh plays host to a weekend of indulgent pampering with pop-up health and beauty treatments.

Spoil yourself with a feast of beauty treats at this year’s Spa in the City. www.edinevents. com

GILDED BALLOON COMEDY NIGHTS 2/7, Festival Theatre Including the unmissable The Boy with Tape on his Face, a non-talking stand-up act leaving audiences all over speechless, as well as Bec Hill, Robin Grainger and Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist Ray Bradshaw – a night made for laughs. www.edtheatres.com

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CHRIS BUSHE EXHIBITION 27/6 (-25/7), Open Eye Gallery Born in Perthshire in 1958, Chris Bushe grew up in Tornaveen, Aberdeenshrie. A land and seascape painter, his evocative oil paintings capture the mood and condition of the places he is most drawn to. www.openeyegallery.co.uk

RETHINKING THE URBAN LANDSCAPE 1-31/7, Various locations Landscape shapes how we live. A travelling exhibition explaining why landscape architecture is important to all. www.foa2016.com/events/2016july-1-rethinking-the-urbanlandscape

CHOCOLATE HEAVEN

MOSAIC - TWO-DAY WORKSHOP

2/7, Edinburgh New Town Cookery School Indulge yourself in great chocolate tastes and learn to listen to your cravings for chocolate in a creative way. A must for chocolate lovers, showing you how to make a variety of chocolate puddings, desserts and treats whilst also learning about meringues, pastry and souffles. www.entcs.co.uk

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2-3/7, Lauriston Castle Popular mosaic class for adults that involves experimenting with glass tiles to create colourful panels. www.usherhall.co.uk/venue/ lauriston-castle

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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL MAGIC FESTIVAL 1 (-8/7), Various venues Prepare to be dazzled and amazed at events across the city with sleight of hand magic set to challenge your senses. Talented performers link science and magic, and perform magic in a way that will leave you wondering and questioning. www.magicfest.co.uk

MAGIC SCHOOL ONE-OFF WORKSHOP 4–7/7, Quaker Meeting House Magic School is back this summer with a new programme from Head Master Gary James. Learn, create and perform your own magic at a whirlwind 2.5-hour workshop and become a graduate of the most mysterious school in the world – Magic School. There is a maximum of 25 children in each class, so book early to avoid disappointment.

KEVIN QUANTUM - ILLUMINATIONS 4/7, Scottish Storytelling Centre Magician/scientist hybrid Kevin Quantum presents his brand new show Illuminations.

Showcasing stunning light-based illusions, including the slowing of time using flickering beams, a will-o’-the-wisp floating above your head, and for the first time ever, the creation of a rainbow live on stage. Enter the exotic space where science ends and magic begins with the Magic Circle magician tutored by Penn & Teller.

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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL MAGIC FESTIVAL

DAVID GERARD - GAME NIGHT 2–3/7, Summerhall, Cairn Theatre Join Gerard for Game Night, a one-ofa-kind mix of board games and the mystery arts. From Monopoly to the mysterious Ouija board, David crafts a show where everyone becomes a player. Through a mix of mental gymnastics and cunning wit, Gerard will create an experience you’ll remember long after the show is over.

R PAUL WILSON - IMPOSSIBILIA 2–3/7, Summerhall, Anatomy Theatre Star of The Real Hustle and world-renowned magician, R. Paul Wilson is a leading authority on con games, cheating and the art of deception. “Impossibilia” is a tour through Paul’s repertoire of conjuring curiosities, scams and impossibilities. Each show features stories and demonstrations gathered during a lifetime of study and passion for the art of magic.

MAGICFEST GALA 8/7, Festival Theatre A breathtaking mix of world-champion illusionists, mindreading and confounding variety from Scotland and around the world. Sometimes funny, sometimes heartwarming, sometimes thrilling.

Always amazing and skilful, and always with forensic attention to detail. Featuring Hector Mancha, Ted kim, Colin Cloud and many more.

JUAN TAMARIZ – MAKING MAGIC 9/7, George Square Theatre A renowned celebrity in Spain and South America, Juan Tamariz is nicknamed El Maestro because he is probably the most influential magician in the world of contemporary magic. He is now here in Edinburgh – ready to offer you a glimpse into his enchanted world.

Let yourself be whisked away by ‘The Master’ in his first-ever live show in Scotland.

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GLADYS KNIGHT 6/7, Festival Theatre The seven-time Grammy Awardwinning icon will be performing all her classic hits from Midnight Train To Georgia to Help Me Make It Through The Night,, as well as official theme song to the James Bond film, Licence To Kill, plus tracks from her latest album Where My Heart Belongs. One not to be missed for soul fans. www.edtheatres.com

THE CEILIDH CLUB 5/7, Summerhall Every Tuesday evening the best of Scottish ceilidh bands perform at Summerhall. The bands have a caller who will teach the dances – great for everyone from beginners to experienced ceilidhers. www.summerhall.co.uk

ENGLAND V CHAMPAGNE TASTING 8/7, The Vaults, Leith A fun educational evening comparing English sparkling wines against the real thing: Champagne. www.rosemurraybrown.com/ events

A WISE MAN KNOWS HIS CRAFT: HENRY TAYLOR WYSE AND HOLYROOD POTTERY

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8/7 (–30/10), Museum of Edinburgh The first-ever exhibition to explore the life, art and legacy of this unsung hero of Scotland’s Arts & Crafts movement. www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk

4-9/7, Edinburgh Playhouse Adapted from TS Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, this wonderful blend of fantasy, drama and romance is set on the night that the Jellicle Cats meet for the Jellicle Ball in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse. www.playhousetheatre.com

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4-10 July SCOTTISH REAL ALE FESTIVAL 7-9/7, Corn Exchange Scotland’s premier beer festival offers you a wide range of real ales and ciders from all around the country and the rest of the UK to tempt your taste buds. With more than 170 real ales to try from this year, it promises to be a good day out. www.edinburghcornexchange.com

SARAH MILLICAN – OUTSIDER TOUR 9-11/7, Festival Theatre Award-winning stand-up comedian and writer Sarah Millican returns to Edinburgh with her new show. Never having been one for the great outdoors, these days she is braving the elements and venturing outside, which, we know, will be hugely entertaining. www.edtheatres.com

THE CANTERBURY TALES 9/7, Lauriston Castle Vibrant, young theatre company The Pantaloons, bring a sense of fun and creativity back to theatre’s classics. A cast of just five actors present every single one of Geoffrey Chaucer’s timeless tales in less than two hours with a mix of puppetry and poetry, music and magic. Fast-paced, physical theatre that is also funny, this show is pure medieval mayhem for the whole family. www.thepantaloons.co.uk

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11-17 July EDINBURGH JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL 15-24/7, various venues Celebrating its 37th year, the international festival returns with a celebration of the world’s best jazz and blues artists, offering a huge range of music events, from intimate gigs to lively parties. Sure to entertain any jazz and blues lover, with guests ranging from Jools Holland to Curtis Stigers, Cyrille Aimée, the Average White Band and Castro Coleman a-k-a Mr. Sipp (pictured). www.edinburghjazzfestival.com

STEREOPHONICS 15-16/7, Edinburgh Castle Welsh Rock band Stereophonics, known for hit singles such as Maybe Tomorrow, Song for the Summer and many more, returns to the stage to celebrate new album Keep The Village Alive. Experience this special performance on the Castle Esplanade with a beautiful view over the city. www.stereophonics.com

THE SCOTTISH CAR SHOW 17/7, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston The Scottish Car Show is the largest motoring event in Scotland’s calendar and one of the biggest car shows in the UK, encompassing a huge range of vehicles, from modified, to classic and retro. It has firmly established itself as a family show, with attractions to suit big kids and little ones. www.scottishcarshow.com

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WILD WEDNESDAY’S: BEES BEES BEES 13/7, Dynamic Earth Enjoy a great day out with the kids, exploring Holyrood Park to find as many types of bees as possible, as there are over 200 types of bees in the UK alone. Learn more about our buzzing friends whilst enjoying nature around Edinburgh. www.dynamicearth.co.uk

SIMPLY RED 14/7, Edinburgh Castle Relive the amazing 25-year career of this UK soul-pop band for the last time during their farewell tour, performing songs from their album Simply Red 25: The Greatest Hits. This rare open-air concert set on the Castle’s stunning Esplanade will make it a night you will never forget. www. simplyred. com

ARTISAN BREAD MAKING 16/7, Edinburgh New Town Cookery School This cookery course will explain how different ingredients and methods can affect the structure and taste of the bread, and will teach you how to make five different types of bread. Take part with a friend or family member for a great day of baking and learning. www.entcs.co.uk

RETINA PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL 11-31/7, Various locations.

Five weeks, eight venues, 66 photographers – work from international photographers as well as emerging Scottish talent results in a world-class photomarathon. www.retinafestival.com

COLOR VIBE 5K 17/7, Dalkeith Country Park A 5k run with a difference – one where you will be blasted with colour throughout the run. www.thecolorvibe.com

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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FASHION FESTIVAL

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21-24/7, various venues Now in its fifth year, the Edinburgh International Fashion Festival is constantly evolving. This year, the event welcomes fashion house Stella McCartney with a presentation from their Head of Sustainability and a fantastic exhibition, all in the incredible surroundings of Archerfield House. www.edinburghinternationalfashionfestival.com

OLIVER 21-23/7, Edinburgh Playhouse Lionel Bart’s multi-award winning musical features an Oscarwinning catalogue of classic songs including Food Glorious Food and Consider Yourself. A production that promises to be the perfect family treat. www.atgtickets.com

THE PAGEANT OF MUSSELBURGH 24/7, Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Adaptation of a 1956 script with a modern twist. Performed by 90 local schoolchildren. www.thebrunton.co.uk

STATUS QUO 23/7, Royal Highland Centre Renowned Scottish rock band Big Country (whose hits include Fields of Fire, In A Big Country and Look Away) are the special guests supporting the legendary Status Quo in Edinburgh. Get ready to rock. www.royalhighlandcentre.co.uk

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18-24 July AMELIA WHITE WITH DAN WEBSTER 21/7, The Voodoo Rooms Virginia-born Amelia White’s latest album, Home Sweet Hotel, is making waves as one of the best country albums so far this year. The singer-songwriter’s talents have been likened to those of Lucinda Williams, Tom Petty and Ryan Adams. At the Voodoo Rooms gig, she is ably supported by English singer-songwriter Dan Webster and his unique fusion of folk, country and Alt rock. www.thevoodoorooms.com

RUNRIG: THE STORY 23/7, Edinburgh Castle Runrig celebrated their 40th Anniversary in 2013 with a series of open air concerts, including Edinburgh Castle.

Their return coincides with the release of their next album The Story. www. edinburghcastle. gov.uk/whatson

THE SCOTTISH HORSE SHOW 19/7, Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston Attracting exhibitors from all over the UK, there are 100 classes featuring many Horse of The Year Show qualifiers. A number of top names in the equestrian judging world will also be on duty. www.scottishhorseshow.com

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25-31 July TRUCKFEST

FESTIVAL PLAYERS’ HAMLET

30-31/7, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston Scotland’s biggest and best truck show returns with all the latest models, major manufacturers and breathtaking live arena action. www.truckfest.co.uk

30/7, Newhailes Dress warmly and take a picnic to enjoy this fast-paced two-hour production of Hamlet performed in front of Newhailes house. The all-male Festival Players Theatre Company will bring you the excitement of this intriguing thriller www.nts.org.uk/Events/Newhailes/ Festival-Players-Hamlet

COURTESY OF JOCK MCFADYEN

EDINBURGH ART FESTIVAL 28/7 (-28/8), Market Street Edinburgh Art Festival is the UK’s largest annual festival of visual art. Bringing together the capital’s leading galleries, museums and artist-run spaces, alongside new public art commissions by established and emerging artists. The vast majority of the festival is free to attend. edinburghartfestival.com

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CHOIRMANIA

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28/7, Brunton Theatre Part of Riding of the Marches 2016, five choirs come together along with young local soprano, Rebecca Traynor, Jamie McBride and members of the BB Pipe Band for an evening of fun with contemporary and traditional songs. www.thebrunton. co.uk

ALEXANDER CHAPMAN CAMPBELL: PORTRAITS OF EARTH MARK MORRISS 29/7, Woodland Creatures, Leith Walk Mark brings his new set of hits to this impressive venue in Leith; expect his own material and some Bluetones classics. www.markmorrissmusic.co.uk

30/7, St Giles’ Cathedral Not quite jazz, not quite classical, but this mesmeric solo piano music from Alexander Chapman Campbell will intrigue you. www.alexanderchapman campbell.com

THE CATHEDRAL COLLECTION 29/7 (-19/9) St Mary’s Cathedral Internationally renowned glass artists Baldwin & Guggisberg will create a series of contemplative concepts, exhibiting in one of Edinburgh’s finest ecclesiastical buildings. www.galleryten.co.uk

WORLD TIGER DAY 29/7, Edinburgh Zoo In the 1900s, there were roughly 100,000 tigers in the wild and today there is thought to be 3,000. There are two Sumatran tigers housed at the zoo. Enjoy our tiger storytelling sessions from 11.30am–12pm and 12.30pm–1pm. www.tigerday.org

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ARTIST ROOMS JOSEPH BEUYS DRAWINGS 30/7 (-30/10) Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art A collection of over 110 drawings by the renowned German sculptor covering his entire career from 1945 until the end of his life in 1986. www.nationalgalleries.org

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Summer styling #1 The Arisaig leather and Black Watch tartan weekend bag, £575, is lined in black suede. Available from Dunmore Scotland.

Tel: 01968 660078, www.dunmorescotland.com

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#2 This Ammonite fossil is 110 million years old from Majunga in Madagascar. A wide range of sizes and corresponding prices, from £12 to £250, are available at Mr Wood’s Fossils. Tel: 0131 220 1344, www.mrwoodsfossils.co.uk

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#3 A kaleidoscopic beauty with discreet and architectural lines, Goga, £221, is a luxurious scarf that was designed by Italian manufacturer Faliero Sarti. Made in the heart of Tuscany, the scarf is exclusively available at Epitome of Edinburgh. Tel: 0131 556 5554, www.epitomeofedinburgh.com

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#4 Handmade silver jewellery, starting at £25, from Cove Scotland. Tel: 0131 657 6224, www.gifts@cove.com #5 The Wallace midi sofa, £1,499, is available in a selection of Harris Tweed fabrics from Martin and Frost. Tel: 0131 657 0820, www.martinandfrost.co.uk

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#8 The Esme collection is inspired by one of owner Michael Laing’s granddaughters. The collection is completed by matching pendants and earrings, which all feature the same refined cross-over setting. Prices start from £750.

Tel: 0131 225 4513, www.laingedinburgh.com

#6 Scotland’s shifting light and transitional skies are the inspiration for this breath-taking collection of 23 paintings by Scott Naismith.

The West Coast Blues II, £1,100, has been created using oil and acrylic on linen. Available at Morningside Gallery. Tel: 0131 447 3041, www.morningsidegallery.co.uk

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#7 Tom Ford unisex glasses, from £199 including prescription lenses, are available at Spectacles Direct. Tel: 0131 553 9000, www.spectaclesdirectedinburgh.co.uk

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In brief Get the look Singer Adele was recently spotted on the red carpet wearing a pair of earrings from Astley Clarke’s Icon collection. The Mini Aura stud earrings worn by Adele are made from 14 carat rose gold and feature two concentric circles of light grey diamond pave. Looking to replicate her look? The earrings can be purchased at Laing Edinburgh – Scotland’s only stockist of Astley Clarke – and are priced at £495. www.laingedinburgh.com

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Gin o’clock One Square’s pastry team have unveiled their new summer afternoon tea. The No. 3 Gin Afternoon Tea menu will feature a diverse range of goodies, including red onion and coriander pakora with mint and cucumber raita, cheesecake and macaron. The pièce de résistance, however, will be the show-stopping raspberry and Chantilly cream meringue ‘swan’ that will sit on top of the stand.

Chefs have also weaved a blend of No. 3 Gin botanicals throughout the tea to make the experience truly unique. The No. 3 Gin Afternoon Tea is available from 1 June to 31 August. www.onesquareedinburgh.co.uk

Looking to brighten up your home this summer? John Lewis has launched new collections to do just that. Pieces range from kitchenware to sofas, using a selection of shades and prints.

Collections include jungle-inspired The Spirit of Brazil and Whitstable Harbour, which mixes understated classics with quirky seaside motifs. The ranges can be found instore or online now. www.johnlewis.com

Bramnesty Odyssey Boutique are helping woman get rid of their bad bras with their second annual Bra Amnesty. The lingerie specialist plans to free women from badly fitting, threadbare and uncomfortable bras ahead of t-shirt season. Shoppers who bring along bras to the store during the month of May will receive £10 off the ticketed price of new purchases.

Customers are also encouraged to donate their savings to breast cancer charity Walk the Walk, while donated bras will be recycled via Small for All. www.odysseyboutique.co.uk SF EDINBURGH

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EVENT: The Culachy Collection launch. LOCATION: Hamilton & Inches, George Street.

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THE LAST WORD

My Edinburgh Acclaimed contemporary artist Jamie Primrose has produced a number of sell-out London exhibitions from his Stockbridge studio WORDS BY JA MIE P RI MRO S E

I grew up in Trinity and vividly remember chasing squirrels and feeding the ducks in the Botanic Gardens as a toddler. Now I go there at least twice a week. I love the changing colours throughout the seasons.

As a youngster I enjoyed drawing and painting and I was always encouraged to have fun and experiment with different mediums by my parents, and later at The Edinburgh Academy.

I left Edinburgh in 1990 to study Fine Art at Newcastle University. After my studies my (now) wife Mari and I travelled the world, before living in Australia and then working in London. I returned to Edinburgh in 2003 which was the best decision.

The city continues to motivate me.

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I’m inspired by the city’s unique light as it changes constantly throughout the day My main inspiration comes from the unique light as it changes constantly throughout the day and the seasons. My favourite vista is from the top of the Botanics looking back on the city.

Nothing beats bubbling in the outside pool at One Spa in Conference Square with the changeable Edinburgh weather drawing in overhead and the buzz of the city below I love Castle Terrace restaurant for fine dining. It’s a special experience – Dominic Jack creates the most delicious food in a wonderful atmosphere, with the dramatic castle looming above.

Spring is my favourite time of year here. Every day I walk to and from my home in Marchmont to my Stockbridge studio through The Meadows. It’s magical in May, when the soft pink Spring cherry blossom burst into life there.

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