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ne of the joys of the Festival is that it reminds us all how lucky we are. Friends from out of town may clog up our homes for most of August, but at least they are constantly telling us how nice our homes are. As for everyone for whom beauty is commonplace, it is very easy to take it all for granted. What the annual influx of culture vultures from afar does is make us look anew each year at one of the most spectacular built environments in the world.

With that in mind, we’ve decided to devote the lead feature in this issue to architect William Henry Playfair, who died 160 years ago. No-one did more to fashion the unique environment of the New Town and its surroundings than this quintessential

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‘Playfair is to the capital what Mackintosh is to Glasgow’ Edinburgh man, who in spirit is to the capital what Charles Rennie Mackintosh or Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson are to Glasgow.

Since we started researching this piece, I’ve taken to looking more closely at my surroundings, and to looking upwards.

Playfair’s influence is everywhere – not just in the grand Georgian townhouses, but also in iconic buildings such as Donaldson’s College and the National Gallery. Playfair’s fi ne classical work led to the line that Edinburgh is the Athens of the North, and it’s been a privilege to learn more about this most remarkable man.

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Contents ISSUE #6 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2016

INSIDE THE MAGAZINE

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I want one of those

Keep warm in winter with this intarsia mink scarf from Burberry

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A day in the life of

The senior penguin keeper at Edinburgh Zoo has her hands full

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The Newbies

The best new restaurants go under the spotlight

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Brilliantly bijou

Six of the best small restaurants

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Iconic boozer There is plenty going on at Old Town favourite The Peartree

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My city garden For frog-lover Annemarie Hammond gardening is a creative outlet

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Close knit

Rosemary Eribé leads the way in Fair Isle knitwear

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Street style

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Edinburgh’s trendiest folk tell us where they got their look

INTERIORS

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Beauty

Our new beauty columnist, celebrity facialist Charlotte Connoley, tackles winter skin

Interior designer Kelly Park offers an approachable, cost-effective and bespoke design service for her clients WORDS BY HERMIONE LISTER-KAYE P HOTOGRAPHS BY ANGUS BLACKBURN AND KELLY PARK

Interior designer Kelly Park reveals her latest project, a family home in Loanhead.

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Sandstone City 160 years since his death we are still in awe of architect William Henry Playfair

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Interior designer Kelly Park shows us around her latest project, a stylish family home in Loanhead

Textured living

It’s a wrap

Belinda Robertson showcases her latest collection of contemporary cashmere

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Mixology masterclass

What’s on

Become a cocktail connoisseur with an Eden Mill masterclass

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

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Property

The movers and shakers in the city’s property market

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City Social

Out and about at the city’s hottest social events

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My Edinburgh

Edinburgh-born Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher loves coming home

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

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WILLIAM HENRY PLAYFAIR

The Dugald Stewart Monument atop Calton Hill overlooks Edinburgh’s bustling city centre.

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SANDSTONE CITY

Sandstone city 160 years on from the death of William Henry Playfair, the city of Edinburgh is celebrating the man who shaped its famous skyline WORDS BY HER MI O N E L I S T ER- K AY E

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WILLIAM HENRY PLAYFAIR

‘An Edinburgh education was vital in order to become a successful and enlightened man’

Right: The recently revealed statue of Playfair by sculptor Sandy Stoddart outside the National Museum of Scotland.

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dinburgh’s greatest nineteenth century architect once said that ‘nothing good in architecture can be effected without a monstrous expenditure of patience and India rubber’. The man responsible for many of our city’s finest buildings died 160 years ago. This summer a statue of William Playfair by sculptor Sandy Stoddart was erected on the newly redesigned Chambers Street plaza to commemorate his life and significant contribution to the Edinburgh skyline.

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1790. His Scottish father, architect James Playfair, considered an Edinburgh education was vital in order to become a successful and enlightened man. Scotland had enjoyed almost a century of enlightenment and had led the field in architecture, philosophy, economics, science and medicine.

The Playfair family were prolific intellectuals and included mathematician John, engineer William and solicitor Robert – all leading players in the Scottish Enlightenment.

Anything short of greatness was never on the cards for William Playfair.

In 1794, soon after becoming a qualified architect, Playfair

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Clockwise from top; Edinburgh University’s Old College; the City Observatory on Carlton Hill; Regent Terrace

moved to Edinburgh to start his own practice. Edinburgh’s New Town was nearing completion with the recentlyfinished St Andrew and Charlotte Squares flanking the grid-planned streets celebrating Hanoverian King George III and the 1707 Act of Union.

The architectural work of Robert Adam strayed away from Palladian style and marked an epoch in neoclassical architecture. Edinburgh had become a city which visually mirrored its classical thinking, now being regularly referred to as the ‘Athens of the North’. In 1817 the young Playfair won a competition to complete Edinburgh University’s Old College building which had been initiated by the late, great Adam himself.

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WILLIAM HENRY PLAYFAIR The unfinished National Monument was intended to be a replica of the Parthenon.

eastwards and circumnavigating Calton Hill. Regent Terrace was named after the then Prince Regent who became King George IV and visited Edinburgh in 1822. These terraced townhouses soon attracted some smart residents, such as Princess Caroline of Naples at number 12 and Louis Antoine, Duke of Angoulême, the last Dauphin of France, at number 22.

After 1820, Playfair was inundated with commissions. The previously bare Calton Hill received the City Observatory, monuments to his uncle John Playfair, the mathematician and president of the Edinburgh Astronomical Institution, and Dugald Stewart, the philosopher. Playfair collaborated with Charles Cockerell on the unfinished National Monument,

which was modelled on the Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis, and dedicated to the Scottish soldiers who died during the Napoleonic Wars.

Over the following decades Playfair built St Stephen’s Church in Stockbridge, Surgeon’s Hall and the National Gallery of Scotland to name but a few. In 1857 Playfair died and was buried in the ‘lord’s row‘ in Dean Cemetery, a location usually designated for Edinburgh aristocracy.

Nearly 160 years later, the city of Edinburgh and its four million visitors are still in awe of the great Doric grandeur of Playfair’s public buildings, inspired by a zeitgeist that continues to encourage greatness and academia to this very day.

‘He was inspired by a zeitgeist that continues to encourage greatness and academia’

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INSIDE EDINBURGH

Sunny side up Morningside has been home to many noteworthy residents over the years, including an Archbishop and a Lord who loved pigs.

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The Station Clock on Morningside Road.

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INSIDE EDINBURGH Clockwise from left: The iconic station clock; Morningside Parish Church; the Dominion independent cinema; views of the Braid Hills from the top of Morningside Road.

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oday Morningside, just a few miles south-west of the city centre, is one of Edinburgh’s most alluring suburbs. Described by James Grant in Old and New Edinburgh as ‘a row of thatched cottages, a line of trees and a blacksmith’s forge’, Morningside served as an important stopping place on the main drove road into Edinburgh from the southern farms.

Morningside’s oldest landmark of note is the bore stone. Some have questioned the authenticity of the

Lord Gardenstone was a great eccentric and is reported to have had a peculiar fondness for pigs stone, which held the Royal Standard ‘for the muster of the Scottish Army’ on the Borough Muir prior to the catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Flodden in 1513 which claimed the life of James IV of Scotland.

The bore stone lay in a nearby field before being taken to Morningside and set into the boundary wall of the parish church. In 2013 the battle was commemorated with a plaque beneath the stone quoting Sir Walter Scott’s epic poem Marmion which makes reference to stone.

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Literary connections The Misses Balfour, aunts of Robert Louis Stevenson, lived at 6 Morningside Place. When the author visited as a child he would sit on the garden wall and fire his air-pistol at the neighbours.

Until 2012 JK Rowling resided at Abbotsford Park and is said to have written some of the infamous Harry Potter series in local cafés in Morningside.

Edinburgh authors Alexander McCall Smith and Ian Rankin have both lived in Morningside, very close to the old home of JK Rowling. There must be something in the water.

Miss Jean Brodie, from the classic 1961 novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark, resided in Morningside.

The book was turned into a play and a film with Dame Maggie Smith starring in the 1969 movie adaptation.

Maisie Mackenzie the kitten and heroine of Aileen Paterson’s children’s books hails from Morningside. The Number 5 bus to Morningside features the little kitten as its mascot.

One of the most celebrated Speakers of the House of Commons, Conservative politician William Morrison, was born in Morningside.

He was given the nickname ‘Shakes’ due to his obsessive quoting of William Shakespeare’s plays.

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INSIDE EDINBURGH This page: Morningside Pizza Express, once Braid Church, has kept many of the original interior features, including the organ and altar.

Right: An 1784 etching of Lord Gardenstone, out riding with his dog Smash.

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One of the earliest surviving buildings in Morningside is the small two-room schoolhouse, built at what is now 140 Morningside Road in 1823. This school served a large area and some children came from as far as Swanston on horseback. Pupils would tether their horses on Cuddy Lane during classes. The clock on the facade reads twenty minutes to four – the time at which the school closed in 1892 after the nearby opening of South Morningside School that same year.

Morningside House once stood on Morningsdie Road. This simple mansion house was built by the benevolent Francis Garden, Lord Gardenstone and Senator of the College of Justice, at the end of the eighteenth century. Lord Gardenstone was a great eccentric and is reported to have had a fondness for pigs. So much so that he slept with a pig in his bed in winter for

warmth, and would wrap it up in his breeches so they were nice and warm to put on in the morning. He died in 1793, having only lived at the mansion for four years.

By the end of the nineteenth century the village was attracting many wealthy residents who sought space for their

Milk was delivered door to door by milkmaids who carried the pails over their shoulders villas on the sunny ‘morning side’ of the city. As grand Victorian villas began to pop up, the demand for labourers and services increased and the area began to expand faster than ever before.

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Archbishop Cosmo Gordon Lang In later life the Very Reverend Cosmo Gordon Lang, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1928 until 1945, wrote of his precious childhood spent in Morningside: ‘At that time a quaint country village, with villas and quiet lanes.’

His father was the minister of Morningside Parish Church from 1868 until 1874. The family lived in a villa, known then as Bank House, on Morningside Road with a large garden and views to the Pentland Hills.

‘It was my own world, where my imagination for once had its unclouded day... these were days never to be repeated when I was master of my own realm, the glorious land of imagination, the land of make-believe.’

Cosmo Gordon Lang went on to study at Glasgow University, then Balliol College, Oxford, where he became President of the Oxford Union.

In 1909 he was made Archbishop of York, and twenty years later Archbishop of Canterbury. During this time as leader of the Church of England the country fell into crisis following the scandalous decision of King Edward VIII to abdicate and marry American divorcée Mrs Wallis Simpson.

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Clockwise from top: A walkway along the Braid Burn; Morningside Road still serves as one of the city’s main routes south; a horse-tram to Morningside waiting at Tollcross; the former Morningside Parish Church clock tower.

house, originally known as the Volunteer’s Arms, opened in 1871. The pub prides itself on its ‘never-changing’ décor and part of the original gantry can still be seen today, partially hidden by all the clutter the pub has collected over the years.

The following year saw the fi rst horse-drawn trams and a decade later the Edinburgh and Southside Railway arrived at a new station on Morningside Road. Today the station clock still stands by the old station, now a bank, and has become a much-loved fi xture in the area. When the clock was briefly removed in the 1960’s for repairs the local council received hundreds of complaints from Morningside residents.

The last of rural village life went with the demolition of Springvalley Farm to make way for more Victorian terraces. Springvalley Farm had been

The pub prides itself on its ‘never-changing’ décor the location of a large dairy, now Springvalley Gardens, that served Morningside and its neighbouring villages. Milk was delivered door-todoor by milkmaids who carried the pails over their shoulders.

Today, Morningside’s most beloved attraction has to be the Dominion

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The Hermitage Bar on Comiston Road.

David Deuchar David Deuchar was an artist who resided at Morningside House.

However today he is most remembered, not for his own work, but for his involvement in the life of another artist.

In 1771 Deuchar came across a 17-year-old boy called Henry Raeburn who was apprenticed to his good friend, goldsmith William Gilliand. Recognising genius, Deuchar gave Raeburn free tuition twice a week and encouraged him to quit goldsmithery and pursue a career in painting portraits.

Portrait of David Deuchar by Henry Raeburn © National Galleries of Scotland

Cameron has welcomed many Hollywood A-listers such as Cary Grant and Sigourney Weaver Cinema, known locally as ‘the Dom’. Opened in 1938 the independent picturehouse was designed by renowned cinema architect Thomas Bowhill Gibson for owner and fi lm lover Captain WM Cameron. Now a Grade B-listed building the cinema demonstrates the Art Moderne style, popular in pre-WWII Britain. In the 1950s Captain Cameron passed the cinema on to his son Derek.

Derek Cameron was an innovative man and his ability to constantly adapt to the fast-evolving entertainment industry, as well as the development of television, video and DVD at home, has seen The Dominion thrive against the odds. It has even added three more screens to the complex over the years.

Cameron has welcomed many Hollywood A-listers such as Cary Grant and Sigourney Weaver to the cinema, and was awarded an MBE in 1999 for services to the entertainment industry. Derek’s children took over the cinema in 1996, and so ‘the Dom’ remains very much a family business.

The last few centuries have seen Morningside evolve from a small farming community into a bustling Edinburgh suburb, and yet it still retains its wholesome village feel.

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DAWN NICOL

A day in the life of...

Senior penguin keeper Dawn Nicol tells us all about the mischievous penguins at Edinburgh Zoo WORDS BY DAW N N I C O L PHOTOGRAPHED BY AN G US B L AC K B URN

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hen I studied animal biology at Napier University I took weekend and summer jobs at Edinburgh Zoo. After graduating I worked on the primate team for six years before moving on to penguins three years ago.

We have 105 gentoo, king and northern rockhopper penguins. Each one has a different personality. It really surprised me when I started because they are birds. They really keep me on my toes.

The kings are very laid back and tend to keep to themselves, but the rockies charge around the enclosure, causing havoc and trying to start fights. Some are really fussy eaters and will only eat their fish in a certain way or at a

You can’t put anything down for a second or he’ll steal it certain time. They are a bit like children. Others will just go around looking for trouble, pulling on the hoses and stealing brushes from the keepers.

Each penguin has a band with three beads to identify them, but most we know just by their character.

There is one penguin in particular called Mittens. He is so mischievous. You can’t put anything down for a second or he’ll steal it. I’ve taken my fleece off in the summer and put it down only to see Mittens dragging it off through all the poo and fish.

A spare change of clothes is vital in this line of work as I often have to change three times a day. www.edinburghzoo.org.uk

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RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Lovage 38 St Mary’s Street, EH1 1SX People watching is one of life’s simplest pleasures, and the floor to ceiling shop style window looking from Lovage’s simple, yet stylish interior onto the old town provides ample fodder. Polish brothers, Lukasz and Bartek Jedrejek opened up just around the corner from the Royal Mile – in what was once Stac Polly Bistro – just four months ago, after cutting their culinary teeth on stints in kitchens in Poland and Edinburgh.

The menu is seasonal, short and sweet, with a strong emphasis on Scottish produce. Scallops with apple and cucumber salsa, mint oil and scallop were cooked to perfection, but a sneaky strawberry which didn’t warrant a mention on the menu appeared mysteriously and altogether superflously on the plate. Slow cooked Ayrshire pork belly with chorizo crisps, apple and horseradish puree, baby leek, buckwheat and porter sauce packed a flavoursome punch, but was lacking in the glorious crunch of pork fat. Mains were an absolute triumph.

My braised lamb shank was again well cooked, with a Madeira sauce to die for, my only complaint being that what I was dying for was a bit more of it on the plate. The pan fried hake came in a sumptuous langoustine bisque with mussels, coconut, sugar snap peas and mint.

These were always going to be a tough act to follow, but the chocolate fondant was a dreamy, oozy delight with salted caramel ice cream, just in case it wasn’t rich enough already. The gooseberry cheescake was less impressive, slightly overcooked, the burnt flavour was impossible to ignore although the gooseberry was still discernible. Had it had a couple of minutes less in the oven this would have been a delight. Served with ginger ice cream, which was creamy and delicious but sadly lacking in ginger kick and thyme and vodka gel.

Teething problems aside, Lovage shows great promise. MB 0131 557 5754 | www.lovagerestaurant.co.uk

Cadiz 1st Floor, 77b George Street, EH2 3EE Located above Café Andaluz, Cadiz is the new upmarket sister restaurant of this old George Street favourite. We started with a cocktail and six ‘natural’ oysters which were deliciously fresh. Not one to hold back, my dining partner ordered the 8oz fillet steak with half a lobster and I had a whole lobster. We could not fault the food, it was fresh, tasty and ticked all the boxes seafood should, however with a bill well over £150 including a bottle of wine, I’ll save Cadiz for special occasions. HL-K 0131 226 3000 | www.cadizedinburgh.co.uk 28 |

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NEW RESTAURANTS

The newbies The SF Edinburgh team sample six of the best new restaurants on the capital’s dining scene

Reviews by Richard Bath, Morag Bootland, Hermione Lister-Kaye

Foundry 39 39a Queensferry Street, EH2 4RA Right in the heart of the west end, this huge bar and restaurant occupies the former site of Bar Roma. The decor is cool but not uber trendy and the staff were friendly and helpful. It’s the perfect place to meet friends after work for drinks and hearty sustenance. Fried pickles with blue cheese mayo were naughty, but so nice. The sour dough pizzas are almost impossibly thin and crispy. The Reuben burger with salt beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and tabasco was a carnivores delight. A selection of fries and slaws topped things off nicely. MB 0131 510 6766 | www.foundryproject.com SF EDINBURGH

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Cau 15 Castle Street, EH2 3AH This Argentine steak house between Princes Street and George Street doesn’t feel like part of a chain. The fripperies are all tip-top – it’s nicely decorated, has wonderful Argentine reds and a decent cocktail list – but the steaks are deservedly centre stage. Starting at £14 these mix traditional European cuts and more exotic Buenos Aires favourites such as the asada de chorizo, a sirloin marinaded in smoked paprika, aji molido, garlic and parsley. The Argentine-themed starters are excellent too; I’d recommend the yerba-smoked beef. RB 0131 226 2262 | www.caurestaurants.com/book-a-table/edinburgh 30 |

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Chop House Arch 15, East Market Street, EH8 8BG

The launch of a second Chop House barely a year after the inaugural launch in Leith came as something of a surprise, yet is testament to the success of the slick, contemporary original, with its impressive cocktail bar and on-trend sourcing policies.

Its wee brother in the Arches at the back of Waverley Station is at first sight a markedly different beast. For a start it’s on two levels, with a bar and booth-style tables downstairs and conventional tables upstairs. It’s also fundamentally different architecturally, mainly because of its site in the B-listed arches which has meant a huge steel frame has had to be built and slid into the Victorian brickwork. The result is a surprisingly successful mix of brutalist architecture, Victorian brickwork, contemporary decor and views out to the old High School.

As for the food, they have imported the formula in its entirety from Leith. So, first up are variations on classic cocktails, followed by a roster of seafood-heavy starters such as crispy squid or roast scallops. The main course was, as ever, completely dominated by the selection of steaks, which ranged from a 300g rump at £18 to a 500g surf ‘n turf sharer at £75 (Chateaubriand, porterhouse and bone-in-rib are done by market weight and price). We had a rib-eye and fillet, both of which were perfectly cooked and gorgeously tender.

The pick of the puddings was the gooey chocolate brownie with burnt marmalade icre-cream and honeycomb, and the surprise of the evening was the sheer quality of the wine list.

All in all this was a very enjoyable meal in a great venue that is a welcome addition to the capital’s dining scene. RB 0131 629 1551 | www.chophousesteak.co.uk

Maison Bleue Le Bistrot 372 Morningside Road, EH10 5HS This new Morningside bistro offers up the same French and North African classics with a Scottish twist that its big sister is loved for.

The ambient lighting, eclectic decor and French music make it an atmospheric venue even on a quiet night. Standout dishes were the calamari with a delicate Asian flavour, the impossibly tender beef cheeks, slow-cooked in red wine and a perfectly seasoned tagine.

After such generous mains, pudding was a daunting prospect but I’d heartily recommend the peach crumble. A flawless meal. MS 0131 447 0345 | www.maisonbleuelebistrot.com

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SIX OF THE BEST

Brilliantly bijou Atmospheric and invariably packed, these small restaurants mix unbeatable ambience with top food

Field, Newington This tiny eaterie is one of my bankers if you have foodies in from out of town. Set up by frustrated Michelin-star trained trio of chefs Gordon Craig, Richard Conway and Rachael Conway, Field specialises in simple yet gourmet gastronomy, with a small menu on which you’d be happy to eat anything.

Eccentric cow-themed decor, friendly service, heavenly grub, what’s not to like? Their new sister restaurant in Stockbridge, The Field Grill, is damned good too.

41 West Nicolson Street | 0131 667 7010 | www.fieldrestaurant.co.uk

Purslane, Stockbridge Hidden in a basement, named after a scrubby weed and sourcing most of its produce from Stockbridge, this one’s a gem. Affable chef-patron Paul Gunning learned his craft under a host of Michelin-starred chefs, including Marco-Pierre White, and it shows. Wonderful French-influenced fare served in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere will have you coming back for more. The three-course a la carte is £30, but his speciality is intricate tasting menus of five or seven courses (£40/£50). Try the roasted rabbit loin or venison.

Aizle, Newintgon Named after the Scots word for a glowing hot ember, nowhere has shaken up Edinburgh’s restaurant scene more than this Southside temple to molecular gastronomy. Instead of a menu you’re asked what you’re allergic to, then given a long list of ingredients, which then arrive in no particular order as part of a five-course menu. It’s routinely brilliant and a Michelin star will surely land on their heads eventually. They are also cocktail fanatics, so go on, it’d be rude not to...

33A St Stephens St | 0131 226 3500 www.purslanerestaurant.co.uk

107 St Leonard’s Street | 0131 662 9349 | www.aizle.co.uk

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SMALL BUT PERFECTLY FORMED RESTAURANTS

Wedgwood, Old Town Eponymous chef-patron and occasional celebrity chef Paul Wedgwood has so many gongs that he’s rumoured to have been taking lessons from Sir Chris Hoy on how to find space for them all (no easy task in this small two-floor restaurant on the Royal Mile). The plaudits – which include a listing in the Sunday Times top 100 restaurants in Britain – are richly deserved and come on the basis of food of near Michelinstarred quality (and price). Wedgwood is a keen forager who says his favourite dishes are panko and black sesame-crusted mullet, pork belly or hand-dived scallops wrapped in caul fat.

1 Royal Terrace Gardens | 0131 558 1221 | www.thegardenerscottage.co

Gardener’s Cottage, London Road This lilliputian urban/rural mix is marmite: you either love its communal shoulder-to-shoulder eating and tendency to mungbean hippieness or you don’t. My parents hated the knit-your-own vibe chefs Ed Murray (Falko Konditormeister) and Dale Mailey (The Ledbury) brought to this quaint Playfair afterthought, but most normal people love it, as do the critics, including exiled Edinburgher AA Gill. With a tsunami of foraged ingredients and innovative but hearty seasonal dishes in a take-it-or-leave-it fivecourse format, the food is seriously healthy and seriously good. Most of all, it’s definitively unique and definitely worth trying.

267 Canongate | 0131 558 8737 | www.wedgwoodtherestaurant.co.uk

Wee Restaurant, North Queensferry We reviewed the excellent new city centre branch of the Wee Restaurant recently, but the original has been going strong in North Queensferry since 2006 and lives up to its name.

Husband and wife team Craig and Nikki Wood run the show, with Craig (the CIS Chef of the Year for 2015) doing the hard yards in the kitchen. This proper local restaurant now has 40 covers, but when they started up the place would have been standing room only had the Waltons come en masse for their tea. The food is slickly produced, with a strong emphasis on provenance and sustainability. Take the train and give it a lash.

17 Main St, Nth Queensferry | 01383 616263 | www.theweerestaurant.co.uk

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ICONIC BOOZER

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THE PEARTREE

Iconic boozer THE PEARTREE, 38 West Nicolson Street, Newington Built as a house in 1749 for a wealthy merchant, Pear Tree House, or The Peartree as it is now known, became a public house in the 1980s. Now regarded as one of the Old Town’s foremost venues, customers enjoy live music and ceilidhs in The Counting House upstairs while the large beer garden boasts a 22-square-metre screen showing sporting highlights and even the odd film. A wide selection of local beers and a hearty pub menu make The Peartree the perfect afternoon boozer. www.pear-tree-house.co.uk/bar

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INTERIORS

Textured living Interior designer Kelly Park offers an approachable, cost-effective and bespoke design service for her clients WORDS BY HERMIONE LIS T ER- K AY E PHOTOGRAPHS BY A NGUS BLA C KBUR N AN D K EL LY PARK

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TEXTURED LIVING

Interior designer Kelly Park reveals her latest project, a family home in Loanhead.

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n a brand new, five-bedroom home in Loanhead, interior designer Kelly Park has created a luxurious, bespoke haven for a family seeking space to relax and socialise with friends. The clients wanted custom-made features and a high-quality finesse from floor to ceiling.

Kelly’s design service, Evolve Interiors, focuses on tailored, high-end and bespoke interiors at cost-effective rates. ‘I have always endeavoured to achieve affordability without comprimising on style,’ says Kelly.

The main living room features a wall of bespoke paper called ‘coral forest’ by designer Dot Keedy for Tektura. The walls throughout the house are fabric backed vinyl, a type of wallcovering often found in hotels and restaurants which ensures durability and longevity. It was essential that this room could seat twelve people and the long, teal sofa was custom-made at 3.1 metres long. After having difficulty finding a suitable high street alternative,

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Kelly designed the coffee table to suit the surrounding seating.

By comparison the smaller living room is more straightforward. ‘This is their TV room where they can sit back and relax,’ says Kelly.

‘They wanted it to be a bit more simple, with less furniture.’ Three-dimensional wall panels add a sense of fluidity and serenity to the room.

I have always endeavoured to achieve affordability without compromising on style After holding consultations with each child, Kelly designed a bedroom to suit their specific interests, including a New York skyline for the family’s youngest son. ‘In the frame over the bed I added LED lights that change colour as something fun and gimmicky,’ adds Kelly. ‘The boys absolutely loved it.’

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TEXTURED LIVING

Clockwise from above: Kelly took inspiration from each child’s interests to make personalised bedrooms; marble print wallpaper lines the staircase; the family TV room with textured wall panels; the client wanted a simple and clean room for the family to relax in; the master bedroom.

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MY CITY GARDEN

My city garden Annemarie Hammond and her husband moved to Fountainhall Road in 1971. Here Annemarie spent the next twenty years teaching children to play the flute until a medical condition prevented her from playing.

‘I was subconsciouly looking for something creative to do and the garden was there and hadn’t been touched in twenty years’, says Annemarie.

Without any planning she began clearing the weeds and planting beds. ‘I just about knew the difference between a pansy and a petunia, but that was as far as my garden knowledge went.’

Over the years the garden has gone through many transformations. ‘I am not a true gardener’, says Annemarie. ‘I am making a work of art, using plants instead of paint.’

To the delight of Annemarie, a self-confessed ‘frog-watcher’, her two ponds have become popular with frogs. When the garden is open through the Scotland’s Gardens scheme, 40% of the proceeds go to Froglife. www.scotlandsgardens.org If you would like us to feature your garden please email details to editor@sfedinburgh.co.uk 40 |

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MY CITY GARDEN

Annemarie in her garden with spaniels Bramble and Apple.

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FASHION ICON Rosemary wears her own design, gradient dress in tundra.

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ROSEMARY ERIBÉ

Close knit

Founder of ERIBÉ knitwear, Rosemary Eribé puts a contemporary twist on traditional Scottish woollens

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stablished in 1986, ERIBÉ is a cottage industry gone global.

Available in over 200 stores in 16 countries, ERIBÉ specialises in natural heritage Fair Isle – often giving it a modern and stylish twist. At the helm of the eponymous company is its founder and namesake Rosemary.

Born in Morningside, Rosemary moved to Hamburg after school to pursue a career in textiles. ‘I found it very hard,’ says Rosemary. ‘I was only 17 years old and spent two years there.’

On her return to Scotland in 1980, Rosemary enrolled at the Scottish College of Textiles in Galashiels. ‘To come from a city like Hamburg to Galashiels was a huge shock. It was all men, and very old fashioned.’

Her success is down to Rosemary’s ability to constantly adapt to her market.

‘I always knew I wanted to set up my own business,’ says Rosemary. ‘I was a poor student and I just went for it – but I knew absolutely nothing.’

Starting out, she specialised in cashmere, embracing the intarsia trend of the 1980’s. Her hand-knit intarsia clothing was selling for up to £1,000 a garment in the shops.

After a trip to Japan, her largest market

at the time, Rosemary realised that there was a huge demand for Fair Isle knitwear abroad.

In the 1990s ERIBÉ became one of the first companies to make natural undyed Fair Isle wool garments. Rosemary launched a collection called Ecology in 1994 and began selling to Germany.

With the crash of the Japanese market in the 1990s – known today as ‘the lost decade’ – all trading ceased. For many British textile companies this was catastrophic.

‘I was so lucky that I had my German

It just shows the importance of innovation and adaptation market,’ recalls Rosemary. ‘It just shows the importance of innovation and adaptation.’

Today, business is thriving at home and abroad. Rosemary has adapted her Fair Isle designs to follow trends and offer a range of colours from the natural Ecology range, to hot pinks, corals and electric blues.

In 2014 her company won BQ Scottish Export Team of the Year Award and was nominated for Scottish Fashion Awards’ Textile Brand of the Year. www.eribe.com

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FASHION

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

PHOTOGRAPHED BY A MAN DA RI C H ARDS O N

DORA KOVACS FROM HUNGARY Dress: Hollister. Bag: Vintage Louis Vuitton.

Sandals: Versace. Watch: Michael Kors.

CAROL YE FROM SYDNEY Dress: H&M. Bag: Marc Jacobs. Shoes: Mulberry.

Sunglasses: Armani.

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We believe keeping the body and mind active is important. So you can choose from over 120 hours of activities each week. Right away, we get to know your likes and dislikes and find activities that will suit you to a tee. And right away means right now.

Ashley Court offers short respite stays as well as long-term residency.

As well as high quality nursing care, you can enjoy a high quality lifestyle too.

• 24-hour nursing care from professionally trained, kind-hearted staff • 56 bedrooms with en-suite facilities • Traditional quality cuisine • Hair and beauty salon • Wi-Fi, Sky TV and drop down cinema screen for movie nights and major sporting events.

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FASHION

It’s a wrap Luxury lightweight knits are the way to go when it comes to keeping warm and looking stylish, and Belinda Robertson’s gorgeous new collection helps with both

Cape sweater with split sleeve in navy, £170

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BELINDA ROBERTSON

Cashmere asymmetric cardigan in grey and chalk stripe, £288

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FASHION

Cashmere textured cowl neck cape in bracken, £388

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BELINDA ROBERTSON

Edge to edge cardigan in cement, £232

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Krishan Chudasama and Peter Smith will be taking appointments for bespoke orders and fittings at

The Grand Suite of the Balmoral Hotel 28th and 29th of October 20% off all new bespoke orders placed To make an appointment please contact 020 7734 0001 | 07939 817 686 | mail@richardandersonltd.com

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BELINDA ROBERTSON

Silk, wool and cashmere drape neck sweater in fog, £183

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Wide slash neck with roll trims in camelia, £175

Belinda Robertson, Fenton Barns, North Berwick EH39 5BW – 0131 557 8118

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30TH SOLO EXHIBITION at The Dundas Street Gallery The Sunday Times top performing independent school for Highers & Advanced Highers 2015

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BEAUTY

Winter skin With the help of our new skincare columnist Charlotte Connoley, we’ve rounded up the best products to help our readers cling on to that summer glow and prep for harsh winter weather

Skincare expert, former supermodel and celebrity facialist Charlotte Connoley, has a few tips on how to help skin survive the worst of winter

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ith winter fast approaching, changing your skincare regime now will help to deal with the worst winter can throw at you.

Dry skin suffers from a lack of oil, so the easiest way to replenish it is with a facial oil last thing at night.

Massaging the oil in makes it doubly beneficial through lymphatic drainage which helps to reduce puffiness.

I love The Sanctuary Spa’s Therapist’s Secret Facial Oil – use a small amount, starting in the middle of the face, working upwards and outwards, to get the blood flowing and boost circulation.

Hydrating moisturisers such as The Body Deli’s Nourishing Night Cream also offer good protection.

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When it comes to exfoliation, something that offers more of a glycolic peel is nicer than a full-on scrub. I regularly use Caudalie Glycolic Peel Radiance In 10 Minutes – it brightens everything.

Eke out the last of any summer tan with the St Tropez In Shower Lotion. Using a rich body moisturiser, such as Shea Butter Cream

by S.W. Basics, will also help to keep your skin well-nourished.

Follow Charlotte on Instagram, @charlotteconnoleybeauty

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WINTER SKIN

#1 Tom Ford Mini Cream Cheek Colour in Sand Pink, £50 www.tomford.com

#2 Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream, £29 www.boots.com

#4 OM Skincare Revitalising Beauty Booster, £22.50 www.spacenk.com #5 Ameliorate Skin Softening Bathing Powder, £23.50 www.amazon.co.uk

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#3 Lucky Cloud Soothing Body Balm, £15 www.luckycloudskincare.com

#6 Lab Series Future Rescue Repair Serum, £49 www.labseries.co.uk

#7 Jo Malone Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne, £86 www.jomalone.co.uk

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ACTIVITIES TO TRY

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MIXOLOGY MASTERCLASS

Mixology masterclass Eden Mill are hosting cocktail masterclasses in the Caley Bar of the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian Hotel.

Guests have the chance to taste all five Eden Mill gins and are taught about the flavours they will be working with when creating their own cocktail. Then, following a demonstration, participants shake up their own cocktails, firstly following a recipe, then from scratch. Sessions last two hours and cost ÂŁ40 per person. www.edenmill.com/tours/cocktail-masterclass/

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PROPERTY NEWS

Home report A student living report has found Edinburgh to be the most expensive city for students

15%

7.8%

Across Scotland house prices in areas near the highest performing state secondary schools are above average. In the area surrounding Boroughmuir High School in Edinburgh South house prices have risen by 15% since June 2015.

£112.05

The average selling price in Edinburgh has risen 7.8% between June and August of this year.

The Royal Bank of Scotland’s student living index has found Edinburgh to be the most expensive city in the UK for students.

Edinburgh students pay an average of £112.05 on rent per week, compared to around £110 across the UK.

13/20 Edinburgh is home to 13 of Scotland’s top 20 most expensive streets. The top spot goes to Northumberland Street, with Ann Street, Brighouse Park Rigg, Kinnear Road and Abercromby Place in the top ten.

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

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BELLEVUE HILLSIDE BROUGHTON House prices in this area of Edinburgh are up 20% since June 2016, with a two bedroom flat averaging at £247,474.

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Scotland’s Premier Art Fair Returns

18 - 20 November

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

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Art for Everyone!

Edinburgh Art Fair

60 Galleries 500 Artists 3 Days Only!

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What’s

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

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25 September-2 October STEPHANE DENEVE CONDUCTS BRUSSELS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

EDINBURGH COFFEE FESTIVAL 1/10, Summerhall Come along and celebrate this wonderful brew with interactive workshops, demonstrations and live music. www.edinburghcoffeefestival.co.uk

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2/10, The Usher Hall Stephane Deneve, the former Principal Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, brings the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra to Edinburgh with a programme which includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 ‘Pastoral’. www.usherhall.co.uk

HELPING HEARTS FAMILY 5K 25/09, Holyrood Park The Subway Helping Hearts™ Family 5K series is returning for its fourth year. The 5K series takes a twist on the traditional 5K by including the Field of Fresh challenge for the last 500m before the finish line. Participants are encouraged to tackle the giant inflatable course, inspired by the SUBWAY® menu, which has been designed to appeal to kids (and big kids). The family fun doesn’t just end with that last 500m; families can also relax in the Family Village open from 10:30am – 2pm. This includes face-painting, music, more inflatable fun for the children, and games for the whole family to enjoy. www.5ksubway.com

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WHAT’S ON

WAVERLEY MARKET

HEIDI TALBOT 30/9, The Queen’s Hall Heidi Talbot will tour to Edinburgh after the release of her new album, Here We Go 1, 2, 3. Former Lead Singer of Irish American band Cherish the Ladies, Heidi Talbot has since won the Indie Acoustic Award for best album in 2008 and has been nominated for several BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominations. She mixes Irish traditional and roots music with hints of classic, pop and folk to create her distinctive style sound. www.thequeenshall.net

1/10, Waverley Station Platform 2 at Waverley Station will host fifty stalls from greengrocers to jewellery desginers and local artists. This small market offers a range of fresh locally-produced food adding to the buzz and bustle of the station. www.localmotivemarkets.co.uk

UNION J 26,/10, La Belle Angele After reaching the semi-finals of the X-factor in 2011, this boy band rose to fame with four singles in the top 10 of the UK Official Chart in 2012/13. On their tour they visit Edinburgh where they will perform some of their best-known pop songs. www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/ union-j

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ROSS NOBLE 30/9, Edinburgh Festival Theatre Making a welcome return to Edinburgh is stand-up comedian Ross Noble. His natural wit and ability to make people cry with laughter makes him a popular guest on television shows such as QI and Have I got News for You. What started out as a hobby at the age of 15 has led to a stellar career for Noble. www.edtheatres.com

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26/9, TCV Scotland Want to enhance your outdoor cooking skills and knowledge?

TVC Scotland will help you identify flora, learn safe fire techniques when cooking in the wild. www.tcv.org.uk/scotland

A SPOONFUL OF VINTAGE 1/10, Stockbridge Parish Church Stalls selling vintage ceramics, homewares and furniture from the 50s, 60s and 70s, vintage fashion and accessories, plus vintage hair and make-up styling. www.facebook.com/ spoonfulofvintage

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WHAT’S ON

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

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5-16/10, Edinburgh Festival Theatre Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, one of world’s most loved and enjoyed musicals is coming to Edinburgh. Suitable for all ages, this show will have the whole family singing along with the catchy familiar tunes. www.edtheatres.com/chitty

EDINBURGH BIG CURRY 2016 7/10, Assembly Rooms Come along to support the British Army while enjoying a delicious curry. With big prizes up for grabs, you may leave with more than a full stomach. www.soldierscharity.org/events/ edinburgh-big-curry

SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: MOZART -THE LAST SYMPHONIES 6/10, Usher Hall For the opening concert of their new season, the brilliant SCO, conducted by Robin Ticciati, will breathe new life into Mozart’s last symphonies. www.usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/ sco-mozart-last-symphonies

BIG FUN RUN 9/10, Holyrood Park This run is designed to be a fun experience for the whole family.

The route circles around Arthur’s Seat, with the start and finish line just beside Holyrood Palace. www.bigfunrun.com/edinburgh

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3-9 October UB40 4/10, Usher Hall UB40 are a British pop and reggae band that have performed sell-out shows around the globe. They are one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 70 million records and had more than 50 releases in the UK singles chart. The reggae twist in their music gives it an edgy dance beat that will defy audiences to stay in their seats. www.usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/ub40

OKTOBERFEST 5-9/10, Princes Street Gardens Returning to Edinburgh for the fourth year, Oktoberfest will transform Princes Street Gardens into a traditional German Bierkeller.

Under a huge marquee, bands will perform, staff will dress in costume and delicious German food and beer will be on offer. This magnificent celebration is hugely popular and a chance to take the edge off the winter chill. www.edinburgh-oktoberfest.co.uk

MERMAID TAIL BLANKET WORKSHOP 8/10 The Edinburgh Sewcial Club At this one-off class, costing only ÂŁ25, you can learn to make a cosy mermaid tail blanket - perfect for Chirstmas presents, or to keep for yourself! www.facebook.com/sewingclassesedinburgh

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10-16 October JOEL DOMMETT 11/10, The Stand One of the UK’s most energetic and exciting comedians returns to Edinburgh with his new solo show, Joel Dommett: LIVE. Catch the star of Sky1s Bring The Noise as he delivers his high-octane comedy to venues up and down the country. www.thestand.co.uk/show/27355/Joel_Dommett_Live_2016

CREEPY CRAWLIES 15-30/10, Edinburgh Zoo Kids are fascinated by creepy crawlies so why not bring them to the zoo to meet the spiders, cockroaches, beetles and snails. www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/eventscalendar/2016/october/creepy-crawlies

BOTANIC LIGHTS 13/10-6/11, Royal Botanic Gardens Seeing the botanic gardens huge display of exotic plants and striking architecture illuminated against the night sky by a fabulous light display is truly a magical sight. The vivid colours projected across the garden create a magical and unforgettable experience. www.botaniclights.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON

SCOTTISH HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING SHOW 15-16/10, Royal Highland Centre Whether you’re planning to build your own house or create a stunning kitchen overlooking a landscaped garden, then a visit to the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Edinburgh is a must. edinburgh. homebuilding show.co.uk

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HALF TERM: GOOD GOLLY, THERE’S DOLLY 15-23/10, National Museum of Scotland The National Museum of Scotland is hosting daily activities inspired by the infamous cloned sheep Dolly. Take part and enjoy the ‘Hide and Sheep’ trail for free this half term. www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-ofscotland/whats-on/half-term-goodgolly-theres-dolly/

LAURISTON CASTLE: MY FAVOURITE GARDENS 10/10, Lauriston Castle Come along and immerse yourself in nature with this tour around the stunning gardens of Lauriston Castle. With coffee and cakes on offer, you’re in for a treat. www.edinburghmuseums.org. uk/Venues/Lauriston-Castle.aspx

THE MENZINGERS 14/10, Teviot Underground The rising American punk rock band from Pennsylvania bring their crashing power chords, rock steady drumming and anthemic sing-along choruses to Edinburgh. www.tickets-scotland.com/ t0781

BAGS OF ART 16/10, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Artists Tessa Asquith-Lamb and Louise Fraser welcome your family to a day of cool and creative fun. www.nationalgalleries.org/ whatson

AN EVENING WITH MARGARET ATWOOD 10/10, King’s Theatre Award-winning Canadian writer Margaret Atwood is back in Edinburgh to launch her new novel, Hag-seed and to discuss the Shakespearean influences on it. Come along to hear this acclaimed author speak and grab a signed copy of the book. www.edtheatres.com/margaretatwood

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17-23 October THE LEGO MOVIE

TCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF MOSCOW RADIO

17/10, Grassmarket Community Project Emmet, an ordinary LEGO figurine who always follows the rules, is mistakenly identified as the ‘Special’ one and the key to saving the world.

He finds himself drafted into a fellowship of strangers who are on a mission to stop an evil tyrant in The Lego Movie. www.grassmarketpicturehouse.com

23/10, Usher Hall Enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon of sumptuous music by Tchaikovsky, one of Russia’s best-loved composers. The orchestra is joined by British violinist and former BBC Young Musician of the Year, Jennifer Pike, for Tchaikovsky’s lyrical Violin Concerto, one of the most popular in the repertoire. www.usherhall. co.uk/whats-on/ sunday-classics-tchaikovsky-symphony-orchestra

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSE TRAP 17-22/10, King’s Theatre Written by the Queen of murder mysteries, Agatha Christie, The Mouse Trap is the longest running theatre production in the world. Full of suspense and secrets, this thrilling night out will keep audiences guessing as to Who Dunnit. www.edtheatres.com/mousetrap

SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL 21-31/10, Various locations The Scottish International Storytelling Festival is returning to Edinburgh for its 27th year to highlight storytelling’s ability to broaden our imagination. This years’ theme Festival of Dreams, makes it a tantalising prospect for the whole family. www.tracscotland.org/festivals/scottish-international-storytelling-festival

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MEN’S HEALTH SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST 23/10, West Princes Street Gardens Inspired by the rugged terrain of the Scottish hills, this event will push you to your limits. The 10km course is full of obstacles and steep hills right in the heart of Edinburgh. www.ratrace.com/mhsurvival2016

FROM THE JAM FT. BRUCE FOXTON 23/10, Liquid Room From the Jam features Bruce Foxton from the original Jam line up. Get ready to hear classic hits such as Down In The Tube Station and The Modern World. www.liquidroom.com

ALIEN ANT FARM 19/10, La Belle Angèle Nu metal band best known for their 2001 cover of Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal perform at La Belle Angèle. www.la-belleangele.com

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER 18-19/10, Festival Theatre This modern dance company based in New York is returning to the UK to blow us away with their groundbreaking modern dance repertoire which has wowed audiences around the world. Don’t miss them. www.edtheatres.com/alvinailey

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24-30 October THE FULL MONTY 24-29/10, Kings Theatre Based on the smash hit film and adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, this hilarious, heartwarming play was voted the best touring production in the 2013 UK Theatre Awards. The Full Monty is about six unemployed steelworkers from Sheffield with nothing to lose but their clothes.

Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones contribute to the hot soundtrack. www.edtheatres.com/fullmonty

GEEK OUT 29-30/10, The Royal Highland Centre Scotland’s biggest entertainment expo, Geek Out, comes to The Royal Highland Centre. Promising to feature everything from retro gaming, comics, horror, sci fi, manga, anime and more, there will be loads to keep you busy. Also, look out for appearances, photo opportunities, talks plus question and answer sessions with star guests from TV, film and gaming plus a £2,000 prize cosplay competition. www.royalhighlandcentre.co.uk

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MASQUERADE HALLOWEEN CEILIDH 28-29/10, Ghillie-Dhu Ghillie-Dhu are hosting a Mardi Gras Masquerade Sinister Scottish Ceilidh, which includes a wicked welcome drink and three-course dinner.

There are prizes for the best dressed so make sure you go ‘dressed to kill’. www.ghillie-dhu. co.uk/halloween

MUSEUMS AT NIGHT 2016

BIRDY 29/10, Corn Exchange This young singer-songwriter has appeared in everything from television commercials to movie soundtracks and has a Grammy nomination and six platinum awards under her belt despite being only 20 years old. She is visiting Edinburgh on tour to blow us away with her breathtaking voice and incredible song-writing ability. www.edinburghcornexchange.com/ events/birdy

28-29/10. Surgeons Hall Join in the fun-filled weekend of dissection, book binding and print making as part of the VisitScotland Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. museum.rcsed.ac.uk/news-andevents/events

HALLOWEEN AT THE CASTLE 30/10, Lauriston Castle Go in full costume and enjoy an afternoon of treats and fun in the old creepy castle, and watch out for ghosts and ghouls. Please note this is a structured session and not a drop-in one so book in advance. www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/ Venues/Lauriston-Castle

WE ARE SCIENTISTS 24/10, Liquid Room The duo from New York are due to bring their epic, and often loud, brand of indie rock music to The Liquid Rooms this October. Performing tracks from their sixth album Helter Skelter, the pair are one of the most reliable cult draws in the industry. www.liquidroom.com

BEGINNERS KYUDO (JAPANESE ARCHERY) COURSE 30/10, Forrester High School The West of Scotland Kyudo Society welcomes beginners to learn the art of shooting a Japanese bow. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of Kyudo, which means ‘the way of the bow’, including taihai and dojo etiquette. www.westofscotlandkyudo. wordpress.com

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LAMMERMUIR FESTIVAL 6-18/9, East Lothian ‘Beautiful music in beautiful places’, the Lammermuir Festival brings the best of traditional and contemporary classical music to East Lothian. Musicians from around the world will perform in unusual venues from parish churches and historic country houses to the Concord Hanger at the Museum of Flight. www.lammermuirfestival.co.uk

LARS VOGT PLAYS MOZART 18/9, St Mary’s Parish Church, Haddington The Royal Northern Sinfonia and music director, pianist Lars Vogt, closes the festival with a lively programme of Kodály, Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart.

TRIO MEDIAEVAL RIMUR – ICELANDIC AND NORWEGIAN CHANTS AND FOLK SONGS 13/9, St Mary’s Church, Whitekirk Norway’s vocal ensemble Trio Mediaeval has attracted a huge world-wide following for their pure, ethereal singing of medieval, contemporary and traditional folk music and their recordings on the ECM label.

MUSIC AND FILM AT CONCORDE 16/9, National Museum of Flight Don’t miss Red Note Ensemble’s multi-media event in the Concord Hanger, an ideal backdrop for Edgard Varèse’s Déserts played to images by American video artist Bill Viola, George Crumb’s atmospheric Vox Balaenae (Voice of the Whale) and Louis Andriessen’s strident Workers Union with film.

BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 15/9, St Mary’s Parish Church, Haddington The BBC SSO and conductor Ilan Volkov are joined by Dutch violinist Liza Ferschtman for Beethoven’s sublime Violin Concerto.

THE MARIAN CONSORTBREAKING THE RULES 12/9, St Mary’s Parish Church, Haddington Reinaissance composer Carlo Gesualdo is as famous for murdering his wife and her love as he is for his exquisite music. In this one man play/concert we see a troubled Gesualdo coming to terms with the events in his live as he contemplates his own mortality.

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WEDDING FAIR & FASHION SHOW

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5-6/11, Corn Exchange Stressing-out over the big day? The Wedding Fair & Fashion Show is here to help with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing everything from dresses to cupcakes. These wedding experts can offer advice to ensure your day is perfect. www.edinburghweddingfair.com

JAMIE PRIMROSE: LUMINOSITY 4-12/11, Dundas Street Gallery Scottish artist Jamie Primrose’s new solo exhibition features oil paintings which capture shimmering reflections in familiar landscapes, from city waterways to coastal beaches. www.jamieprimrose.com

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN 31/10, Grassmarket Picture House A Halloween special, this screening also celebrates the talent of the late, great, Gene Wilder, in this version of Mary Shelly’s gothic masterpiece. www.grassmarketpicturehouse. com

A PLAY, A PIE, AND A PINT: DR JOHNSON GOES TO SCOTLAND

SAMHUINN FIRE FESTIVAL

1-5/11, Traverse Theatre A Play, A Pie, and A Pint is back.

We are entertained once more

by Dr. Johnson, returning after last year’s sell-out. This time he ponders ‘Who owns language?’ www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on

31/10, Grassmarket This Festival sees in the Celtic New Year with a firey event jam-packed with fancy costumes, mythical creatures and flame-throwing. www.beltane.org/about-samhuinn

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31 October-6 November CC SMUGGLERS 2/11, La Belle Angèle The ‘self-made’ showmen from Bedfordshire have worked their way up from street performers to playing in the biggest venues in Europe. CC Smugglers promise proper showmanship and good times. www.la-belleangele.com/calendar

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET 31/10-5/11, Edinburgh Festival Theatre The stories of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins have been immortalised for the stage. After successful runs on Broadway and in the West End, the hit musical about Sam Phillips’ legendary jam session at Sun Records is coming to Edinburgh. www.edtheatres.com/milliondollarquartet

THE BROONS 1-5/11, King’s Theatre With a little help from Rob Drummond, the Broons are finally leaving Glebe Street – help ma boab. Bringing to life the iconic characters of Maw and Paw Broon, Granpaw and the others, this fast-paced tale will be full of laughs and love in a world-first production. www.edtheatres.com/broons

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7-13 November VAN MORRISON 13/11, The Edinburgh Playhouse Six-time Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and performer Van Morrison will be visiting Edinburgh to showcase his world-renowned talent.

Performing songs from his brand new album and also some of his biggest hits, Van the Man will blow you away. www.atgtickets.com/shows/van-morrison/edinburgh-playhouse

THE CATHERINE TATE SHOW LIVE 7/11, Edinburgh Playhouse The award-winning comedian brings her sketch show to Edinburgh, with a tour featuring some of her bestloved characters from The Catherine Tate Show. There will also be brand new characters including ‘Nan’ Taylor; Irish nurse Bernie; Geordie Georgie; Essex girl Sam and the return of a certain argumentative teenager. www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-catherine-tate-show-live/edinburgh-playhouse

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SCOTLAND V AUSTRALIA 12/11, BT Murrayfield Stadium In what will be Vern Cotter’s last round of autumn tests, Scotland looks to seek revenge against their World Cup Quarter-Final opposition. Bitter?

Not a chance.

Just as long as Craig Joubert isn’t reffing… www. scottishrugby. org/tournamentsevents/autumntests-2016

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A TALE OF TWO CITIES 8-12/11, King’s Theatre Charles Dickens considered A Tale of Two Cities his finest work and with every retelling comes a new twist. Mike Poulton is behind this new adaptation with music by Oscar-winning composer Rachel Portman. www.edtheatres.com/twocities

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD 10/11, Usher Hall The Australian Pink Floyd band are back in Edinburgh to perform all of the classics that you love, on one of the most in demand concerts currently on tour. www.usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/ australian-pink-floyd

SHOWADDYWADDY 12/11, The Edinburgh Playhouse Doo wop nostalgia abounds as Showaddywaddy celebrate 40 years of pop revivals. www.atgtickets.com/shows/ showaddywaddy/edinburghplayhouse

IN MEMORIAM: A FORGOTTEN STORY SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: ANNO 13/11, The Hub Anno is Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, given a contemporary makeover by composer Anna Meredith, one of the most exciting new talents in classical music. She has mixed classic and electronic styles in the hour-long piece set to visual images by her sister Eleanor Meredith. www.scottishensemble.co.uk/concerts

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7/11, Edinburgh Castle In 1927, the Scottish National War Memorial was opened.

Its interior decoration was the worked on by the brightest of its day, one being Alice Meredith Williams. However, her significant contribution has largely been forgotten – until today. http://www.edinburghcastle.gov. uk/whatson/events

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MURDER MYSTERY: A WREATH FOR THE LAURELS

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19/11, Lauriston Castle A funeral wreath is delivered to the castle which causes great puzzlement as no-one is dead. Well, not yet anyway... Come along and help solve this Christmas murder mystery set in Edwardian times. www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk

RUN IN THE DARK 16/11 The Crowne Plaza Thousands of people from across the world will be participating in this year’s run in the dark, helping fast track a cure for paralysis. In over 50 cities, runners will set off on 5k or 10k runs wearing the Run in the Dark flashing armbands, in what has been described as ‘a living light show.’ www.runinthedark.org/edinburgh

EDINBURGH GANG SHOW 15-19/11, King’s Theatre You know Christmas is approaching when the Gang Show returns, to the King’s for another fantastic show. Scouting and Girlguiding groups from all over Edinburgh star in a night packed with music, dance, humour and drama. www.edtheatres.com/gangshow

FORTH AWARDS 2016 16/11, Usher Hall Join Boogie and Arlene for the award show that celebrates you as well as the stars. The line up for the event is still a secret, but with previous guests such as Alesha Dixon and The Wanted, the night is sure to be star studded. www.forth1.com/local/the-forthawards-2016

ALL THE YOUNG NUDES 15/11, Cabaret Voltaire A relaxed life drawing club with music and a bar to aid the flow of inspiration. www.atyn.co.uk

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14-20 November CHRYSALIS FESTIVAL 18-20/11 Traverse Theatre After the success of last year’s weekend of sell-out events, the Chrysalis Festival is back.

Bringing together seven youth theatre groups from across Europe to perform, this weekendlong festival is packed full of performances, workshops and talks. www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/ event-detail/968/chrysalisfestival.aspx

Edinburgh Art Fair

Art for Everyone!

20/11, Festival Theatre Star of Live at the Apollo, Nina Conti, brings her hit 2016 show to Edinburgh. Using face-masks to turn her audience into puppets, one of the UK’s most versatile ventriloquists improvises a hilarious new show every night, guaranteeing freshness and spontaniety. www.edtheatres.com/ninaconti

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60 Galleries 18-20/11, Edinburgh Corn Exchange

Scotland’s Premier Art Fair Returns

500 Artists 18 - 20Established November in 2005, the Edinburgh Art Fair 3 Days Edinburgh Corn Exchange

has become a regular cultural highlight.

Around 60 galleries and hundreds of artists from across the globe attend.

Prices range from £100 - £50,000 for paintings, etchings, sculpture, ceramics and much more. There will also be classes and activities. www.artedinburgh.com

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21-27 November FESTIVE TOY & COMIC MART

KING’S PANTO 2016/17: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

26/11 The Counting House Hosted by Edinburgh Comic Con, the Festive Toy & Comic Mart is the perfect place to do some Christmas shopping, or find that collectable comic you’ve been looking for! www.facebook.com/ events/1672913699605638

26/11/16-15/01/17, King’s Theatre Allan Stewart, Andy Gray, and Grant Stott kick off the panto season - oh yes they do! www.edtheatres.com/ jack

CRAFT BEER REVOLUTION FESTIVAL 24-26/11, Assembly Roxy This festival will showcase craft beers from 13 of the best breweries from Scotland, the UK and Europe, including Edinburgh based breweries Pilot and Top Out, Glasgow based Up Front, Panda Frog Project from Newcastle, London based Howling Hops and Parisis from Paris. Ardbikie gin and vodka and wines from Vino will also be available. www.revolutioncraftbeer.com

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21-27 NOVEMBER

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS FOODIES FESTIVAL 25-27/11, The Exchange, EICC Back again, this time at the EICC, for a weekend of food from all around the world. A line up of celebrity chefs, including Jane Devonshire and Jamie Scott will be hosting cooking demonstrations and workshops in the main tent whilst pop up restaurants, street-food vendors and artisan producers will be selling their delicious festive produce. You won’t go away hungry! www.foodiesfestival.com/edinburgh-christmas

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND 26/11-31/12, Lyceum Theatre One of the best loved children’s stories, Lews Carroll’s classic comes to life this Christmas in this magical new production directed

by Anthony Nielson. www.lyceum.org.uk

THE SNOW BALL 2016 26/11, Teviot Row House The Snow Ball is teaming up with the Edinburgh University Harry Potter Society, to hold the dance event of the wizarding world.

Bands Harry and the Potters and Draco and the Malfoys will appear. www.facebook.com/ EdinburghSnowBall/

GRIFF RHYS JONES: JONES & SMITH 26/11, The Exchange, EICC Enjoy an evening with Griff Rhys Jones as he relays stories, anecdotes and reminiscences from a long career with his greatly missed partner in crime Mel Smith. www.ticketweb.co.uk/ event/griff-rhysjones-jones-smithtickets/238879

SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - HANDEL: ISRAEL IN EGYPT 24/11, Queen’s Hall Buzzing flies and leaping frogs, hailstones and lightning... Israel in Egypt takes you through the plagues of Egypt via the parting of the Red Sea. www.sco.org.uk/whatson?month=November+2016

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Dress to impress

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#1 Pretty Pink on Morningside Road is known for its colourful and eclectic Vegetable Ivory jewellery – all designed

by Brazilian Ilana Ewing and made in-house. Well worth a visit.

Tel: 0131 447 6094, www.prettypink.eu

#2 Stand out from the crowd with a luxurious leather handbag from Dunmore Scotland. Designed and made in Scotland, this eye-catching collection will take you from work to play every day. Tel: 01968 660078, www.dunmorescotland.com

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Tel: 0131 447 5544, www.shjgallery.com

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#6 This beautiful, graceful and striking necklace from Laing Edinburgh features 421 diamonds set in a wave style 18 carat white gold. The total diamond carat weight is 3.70 carat. It is priced at £9,275.

Tel: 0131 225 4513, www.laingedinburgh.com

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#4 Odyssey Boutique vows to tempt you with the most elegant and exotic lingerie. This season expect smouldering burnt reds and storm greys to arouse your inner femme fatale, and refined rosegold to add romance. Tel: 0131 220 2908, www.odysseyboutique.co.uk

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#7 This beautiful diamond and sapphire floral earrings set is 18 carat white gold. You can also choose your own stone colour.

Priced at £1,485 from Denzil Skinner.

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In brief Christmas Collection John Lewis has unveiled their new collection of homeware for the festive season. The Christmas range features a wide selection of hand-blown and decorated baubles, along with trees, crackers and a host of hand-crafted furniture. With modern designs such as Snowshill to tradtitional Ruskin House, the collection has something to suit every taste this Christmas. www.johnlewis.com

Tranquil Treatments Sleeping Beauty Salon has collaborated with Scottish range Justbe Botanicals to offer a new exclusive treatment at its five locations.

The treatment is a holistic experience tailored to your individual needs and starts with a full consultation and aroma journey to select the most beneficial blend of Justbe. The 90 minute treatment has been designed to help you achieve a deep sense of relaxation and reconnect mind and body. The award-winning salon can be found in the heart of the West End on William Street or in the Radisson Blu Hotel on the Royal Mile. A full range of treatments can be found online. www.sleepingbeautysalon.com

Luxurious Locks MacGregor Hairdressing and Beauty has moved to new premises in Morningside. The new salon, which is now double the size of the previous space, boasts both a Blow Dry Bar and Champagne Nail Bar – perfect for those looking for Shellac, Calgel and Vynalux manicures. The salon is also helping to launch Smartbond; a three step treatment for stronger, healthier hair. New clients are offered a ten per cent discount until the end of November when quoting SFMAC16. The salon can be found at 147 Morningside Road. www.macgregor-hairdressing.co.uk

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Anniversary Celebrations Celebrations are in the air as Real Foods celebrate their 40th anniversary in style. From 29-30 October, customers are encouraged to pop in and pick up a special edition organic cotton shopper bag, which features an iconic image of the Broughton shop. Futher details of the weekend’s events can be found on their Facebook page. www.realfoods.co.uk

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City Brands #1 Handmade silver jewellery, starting at £25, from Cove Scotland. Tel: 0131 657 6224, www.gifts@cove.com

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Tel: 0131 657 0820, www.martinandfrost.co.uk

#4 White Roses by Mhairi McGregor RSW is an oil on board painting priced at £1,350 from Morningside Gallery.

Tel: 0131 447 3041, www.morningsidegallery.co.uk

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#5 This Ammonite fossil from Tulear in Madagascar is 150 million years old.

Prices start from £12 at Mr Wood’s Fossils. Tel: 0131 220 1344, www.mrwoodsfossils.co.uk

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Scene in Edinburgh EVENT: Pixie Lott T-shirt launch. LOCATION: Hard Rock Cafe.

Photographed by Beatrice Hahn and Virginia Ruiz

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EVENT: The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen reopening night. LOCATION: George St. Photographed by Sandy Young

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#1 Abi Delia Clark. Keiko Kuwahata #2 Eloise Nutbrown, Linzi Morrow #3 Andrew Lennie, Mike Lewis #4 Oonagh Carroll, Alan Salonica. #5 Hermione Lister-Kaye, Greg Jackson #6 Natalie Harris, Fiona Strauss #7 Shannon Kilpatrick, Jessica Van Trump, Brooke Mills #8 Ben Clarke, Loren Drummond, Laura Hepburn

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EVENT: Old Town Chambers Summer Showcase. LOCATION: Old Town Chambers.

Photographed by Kevin McCollum Photography

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EVENT: Opening night. LOCATION: Foundry 39.

Photographed by Ben Carpenter Photography & Olivia Vitazkova

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EVENT: 3rd Birthday Celebrations. LOCATION: Twenty Princes Street.

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THE LAST WORD

My Edinburgh Edinburgh-born TV broadcaster, journalist, Sky Sports News presenter and patron of Hibernian Ladies, Kirsty Gallacher WORDS BY KIRSTY G AL L AC H ER

Both my parents are Scottish and I was born in Edinburgh – it is my home.

It only gets a little awkward during football chat: are you an England or Scotland supporter? For me it is a bit of a dichotomy to be honest, but I am a proud Scot and I love it here.

The Grassmarket is one of my favourite places to visit when I’m in town. There are so many lovely shops and restaurants I could spent hours wandering around. The area is especially lovely at night, it’s always so energetic and bustling.

The castle is magnificent too – it is one of the most beautiful buildings I’ve ever seen. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love it.

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My grandparents used to take my siblings and I to the Tattoo every year. Growing up we thought it was magical, staying up late and being amongst all the fabulous lights and noise, it is such a spectacle. I want to take my boys next year.

Growing up, the Tattoo was magical Memories like these make Edinburgh special and nostalgic for me. Growing up, I had wonderful times with my grandparents, who lived in Corstorphine, near the Zoo. Edinburgh has changed a lot since I was young. It has become a very modern town, with some wonderful bars and restaurants.

There was nothing like that here when I was younger. I love to do a bit of shopping when I am up too. Harvey Nichols is great, I can spend all day in there.

Kirsty is an ambassador for Speedo’s Dive In campaign. For more information and to sign-up visit www.speedo.co.uk/Dive-In

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