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In theory, this is the best time of year for sunny days and warmer weather, so it’s time to make the most of the incredible natural beauty all around us.

Perhaps a trip to one of our underrated beaches or the mountains is in order, or maybe just a barefoot stroll along a riverbank? That said, we’ve had hailstorms and the office got a wee bit damp in a flash flood the other week, so we make no guarantees.

Even if it’s a miserable day, there’s still so many reasons to get out and about and rediscover where we live. It’s sometimes easy to overlook everything we have within easy reach of the city. Don’t miss North-east Open Studios for the opportunity to meet the region’s artists and makers, or meet up with some friends for a meal, a concert, a gig or go dancing or treat yourself to a shopping trip. Step outside. Do something you’ve never done before. Got to the opera, play golf. There’s a whole world waiting for you. Who cares if you get a tiny bit damp!

As for our events keep an eye out for the Love Fashion event details on our website and also the Trend Weddings Exhibition which is coming up in October!

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STAYING LOCAL WITH THE MAINS OF DRUM

TWO LOCAL BUSINESS WOMEN ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET FOR LOCAL CHARITIES Andrea Muirhead and Marie Milne, both of Bridge of Don have joined forces as friends and business partners, to raise much needed funds for two local causes close their hearts. They have organised the Red Carpet Event Charity Ball on Saturday 26th September at Aberdeen Beach Ballroom. Entertainment on the night comes from X-Factor finalist Nicholas McDonald and Glitz Aberdeen. The glamourous event will be hosted by Edward Reid (Britain’s Got Talent) and includes a three course dinner, wine with a charity auction, raffles and guest speakers. Alzheimer Scotland and Friends of ANCHOR are to receive all funds raised from the event. Tickets are £15 each and available at from andrea@aberdeenangel.co.uk

Emma Milton, Catering Manager and Bev Spindler, Marketing Manager at the Mains of Drum, recently gave a talk on the benefits of using local suppliers at the HTA Catering Conference, held at the Belfry Hotel in Sutton Coldfield.

The conference is an opportunity to share best practices and the Mains of Drum were given a Gold Award for ‘Best Catering Team’. The restaurant at the Mains of Drum Garden Centre will be launching their new menu this month.

They pride themselves on their use of local produce and the new dishes all use the very best of the North-east’s larder. www.mainsofdrum.co.uk

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Guests were welcomed to Treehouse by Country Flavours of Alford with a great tasting menu and ongoing cookery demonstrations. Banchory favourite Deeside Drinks Emporium brought a fabulous selection of their finest wines and Huntly’s Rizza’s Ice Cream were sampling gorgeous cocktail sorbets including pink champagne and mojito. Cocoa Ooze provided great entertainment courtesy of Jamie and his hilarious truffle making, while Maureen from Harmony Flowers in Banchory demonstrated how to put beautiful floral arrangements together using SIA Home silk flowers. Everyone left the fantastic event with a Neptune shopping bag of goodies and free tickets to September’s Scottish Home Show.

ONE DIAMOND STREET, Aberdeen’s newest ‘ultimate style destination’ was launched in grand style with over 200 people attending the invite only evening.

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ROB CURRIE Head of Strength & Conditioning and assistant rugby coach at Aberdeen Grammar FP is Trend’s resident fitness guru.

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops over the next few months, indoor exercise is more appealing. Trend’s fitness guru Rob Currie, advises on what to consider before signing up at a gym...

If you are brand new to a gym, book a session with a Personal Trainer.

Most gyms offer a PT health assessment and it’s the best way to plan your training and explore the equipment. Gyms offer more variety than running outdoors. Resistance training is a great way to change

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your body shape and boost your metabolism, group classes are sociable and you’ll often find you work harder indoors.

Before choosing a gym, check out the length of contract and how to cancel your membership. Compare the costs and consider opening hours, facilities and classes on offer, location, staff qualifications and parking facilities. There’s no point joining a gym that doesn’t fit your lifestyle.

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Pilates is renowned for helping to strengthen core muscles, promoting a long and lean physique and improving flexibility.

At Mannofield’s Wallace Practice, Pilates classes are run by qualified physiotherapists and are perfect for anyone carrying a niggling injury or weakness.

For a form of exercise that involves small movements and quite a lot of lying down, Pilates is surprisingly tiring. You don’t need to be remotely fit to get started and the classes are friendly and non-competitive, so it’s fine if you undertake the exercises with all the grace of an arthritic hippo attempting to climb a tree.

Classes resume - for beginners, intermediate and advanced students - from August 24th. New members are required to take a thorough assessment with a physiotherapist before joining a class.

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NEW ERA ON THE HORIZON FOR WEST END INSTITUTION Plans for the redevelopment of one of Aberdeen’s best known bars have been officially unveiled. The new owners of No.10, based at 10 Queens Terrace, have formally revealed their expansion plans, which will see the historic granite building undergo a major six-figure refurbishment. The renovations which are expected to be completed by September, will incorporate the recently acquired adjacent basement building, No 9, which is currently used as an office space, to create a new stylish 90-seater restaurant with private dining facilities. Owners have also confirmed that the venue will be named No.10

Bar & Restaurant, and will offer relaxed casual dining in the bar area and a more formal brasserie-style menu to be served in the restaurant. The interiors of the restaurant will be modern but in keeping with the 29-year old history of the venue, with traditional herringbone flooring, dark wood furnishings, leather-clad booths and a glass-fronted private dining room for up to 14 people.

The existing site will remain open until August, serving breakfast, lunch and evening meals, whilst refurbishment continues in No.9. The new restaurant and bar is expected to be ready to open to the public by end of September.

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So it’s time for the beach, and this year’s summer hasn’t given us much practice so far - what to pack?

Dual purpose pieces are a bonus on holiday, giving us less to carry and increasing the outfit options. Pretty sandals instead of flip flops will take an outfit into the evening, and a well-chosen cover-up moves from shower to poolside. If the key pieces are simple, then accessories must be celebratory and glamourous, think metallics trimmed with animal print, layered bangles and necklaces, fringes and beading. Good sunglasses are a necessity on holiday, so it’s important to get a pair that make you feel and look amazing, as well as helping you to read by the pool. Bird and flower motifs bring a summery feel to holiday pieces, and if you’re a fan of neon then the beach is the place to flash your eye-popping brights! A floppy sunhat is another

failsafe, dressed up with a sexy scarf, and if you can find one that squashes flat, you don’t have to worry about wearing it back to the windswept airport.

The key to looking glam and feeling great at the beach is to choose fabrics and styles that ooze sophistication, whilst feeling cool and comfortable. Choose pieces in much lighter fabrics and daring patterns than you would go for at home, chances are you won’t know anyone, so why not give glam a whirl? And if you buy nothing else new, treat yourself to a beach bag with bling, you can keep your summer fabulousness in it back at the ranch as well, ready to take on next year’s rays.

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The importance of having jewellery professionally cleaned and checked cannot be understated. Rings are particularly important because they tend to get the hardest wear, more so if they are worn every day.

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Diamonds and coloured gemstones in need of cleaning lose their lustre and vibrancy as they come into contact with every day substances ranging from hand cream and soaps to oils and paints. Add to these the type of abrasive materials which will satinise the metals holding the stones, and a treasured possession can lose more of its shine.

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Fifi’s Café Bistro on Rosemount Place has just become the city’s first gluten free café.

While this is a huge boon for those with coeliac disease or IBS, it’s also great news for everyone who would like their food to be a wee bit healthier, while still being a delicious treat.

‘I know from personal experience that removing gluten, which is an inflammatory ingredient, from my own family’s diet has led to a dramatic improvement in their health and I wanted to share that with my customers’, owner Fiona Kozak explained.

After a considerable amount of research, ingredients testing and sampling, owner Fiona Kozak with her friend and local holistic chiropractor Dr Eline Pedersen have put together a menu that not only tastes good, but is also good for you.

Fifi’s fresh juice blends make a perfect start to the day, packed with vitamins, fruit and vegetables. There’s an all-day breakfast menu, ranging from the traditional fry up to porridge, pancakes and eggs Florentine - but all gluten free.

If you think gluten free means waving goodbye to sandwiches and toasties, you’d be wrong, as Fiona has created an imaginative selection. The fillings are more creative than many cafés - the smoked Applewood cheese with spiced apple jelly is lovely.

All the ingredients are locally sourced and of excellent quality. The omelettes use free range eggs and the salads are well balanced. Even the ice cream and fabulous cakes, scones and tray bakes are all gluten free.

As a mum of four, Fiona has made Fifi’s very family friendly, with the children’s menu featuring funky shaped sandwiches, toasties and Heinz Tomato Soup. Fifi’s is a relaxed, friendly place. In the evenings, an informal bistro style takes over, with booking advisable.

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August and September offer up some amazing seasonal produce, so make the most of it. Most salad ingredients are at their best now, whether raw, griddled or grated. Try combining leaves with berries, nuts, cheeses or smoked fish for a flavoursome light meal.

Try something new - harvest elderflowers and make a syrup for summer fruits or add a little to a chilled sparkling wine or gin and tonic. Forage in the woods for wild mushrooms.

Chanterelles are easy to identify and delicious fried in farmhouse butter.

Preserve the flavours of summer by making your own jams, relishes, pickles and chutneys. It’s simple and very rewarding - especially since you can sterilise jars in the dishwasher. Let the soul of the season inspire you to try new combinations and make the most of fresh ingredients for a healthier alternative.

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Tucked away in leafy grounds on Great Western Road, the Great Western Hotel epitomises all that an informal hotel should be. It’s one of those places that put you at your ease the moment you visit. There’s always a warm welcome, lovely rooms, great service and a really good restaurant.

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There’s an impressive wine list and some great beers in the bar where residents and half the neighbourhood can be found when the football’s on. Whether you’re staying, enjoying a meal or just popping in for drinks, you’ll feel like one of the Great Western family in no time.

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The Tippling House

The quaint Tippling House on Belmont Street has been the Aberdeen cocktail connoisseur’s staple cocktail bar and restaurant since it opened in 2012, so much so that

I eventually settled on the slow cooked beef shin & blue cheese croquettes as a starter, which arrived in all its gooey glory with some spicy mustard dip, while

it has lifted the Life With Style Award’s ‘Best Bar’ award for the past two years running.

my companion praised the sweetcorn & bulgar wheat fritters while wolfing them down.

Never one to turn down a cocktail or two, or an excuse to eat out, my companion and I were soon cosied up in a booth overlooking the bar, where we could watch the mixologist preparing our selections from the tempting and impressively extensive - cocktail menu.

For our main courses I opted for the harissa-spiced lamb shank served with polenta mash, vegetables and crispy lamb sweetbreads drenched in a delicious Cardamon & sweet paprika braising liquor. The meat of the shank slid off the bone beautifully and was full of flavour. The Roast Crown of Pigeon was also enjoyed at the other side of the table and drew a few envious glances from other diners and sometimes from me.

My Peruvian Sucker Punch was a sour, but delicious blend of pisco, fresh lemon, triple sec, sirop de punch and of course a shot of Vitamin C Effervescence... to boost those immune levels. Practically a health food!

The menu at The Tippling House is one of those where you can dither and deliberate for a while, because you’ll find it difficult to settle on your favourite.

The Tippling House provides an excellence service and a relaxing sanctuary in the city centre street - it’s no wonder that this well-known bar is still seen as a special secret shared by its fans.

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INGREDIENTS: > 50ml Absolut Vodka > 20ml Gin Cordial > 20ml Lemon > 20ml Pink Grapefruit

> 5ml Dr. Adam Elmegirab’s Spanish Bitters > 12.5ml Egg White > Pinch Of Salt > Soda Top

METHOD: Inspired by Jerry Thomas’ book the bartenders guide, Martin has created a gin cordial using dried orange peel, cinchona bark and juniper berries to provide something a little bit different for the guest. Served over ice with a poem to garnish this will help us toast to the summer which might never come.

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Lifestyle businesses across the region were recognised for their achievements at the 7th annual prestigious ‘LIFE WITH STYLE AWARDS’ Ceremony held at the Ardoe House Hotel.

Oceans 3 & The Mark Cameron Dancers

A total of 21 awards were handed out, including five highly commended awards in categories covering retail, health, beauty, fashion and hospitality.

The Lamborghini supplied by our Car Sponsor Lamborghini Edinburgh

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Matthew Finnie with Finnies Jewellery Raffle winner Jan Leiper

David Cunningham of The Archie Foundation

Claire Wisdom, Leigh Hammond, Hannah Wilson, Roz Wardley-Smith & Julie Nisa

The Macaron Raffle

Kelsey Furniss, Fiona Fernie & Gail Morrice

The Trend Team; Clare Findlay, Ryan Swinney, Gill Buyers, Jill Murdoch, Jill Walker & Lisa Thompson

Head judges, Ken Massie of Visit Scotland and Karen Molloy of Thorpe Molloy, commented: ‘A great range and variety of businesses and organisations entered the 2015 Life With Style Awards, from those just established in the past year, to those that have been trading for over 100 years. Some are multi-award

winning; others have entered an awards ceremony for the very first time. However, common to all of the finalists is their unstinting commitment and will to succeed. We read a range of genuinely inspiring entries from right across the spectrum that enhance the lives of so many people living, working, studying and

Our hosts for the evening; Jeff Burns & Ivor Smith

visiting across Aberdeen City and Shire. The judging process has been particularly challenging, but we’ve found a group of very worthy winners’. The Archie Foundation benefited from the evening courtesy of the jewellery sponsor Finnies The Jeweller in the form of the ‘Macaron Raffle’.

Our 2015 Winners & Highly Commendeds

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Chef Focus Meet Ross Cochrane, head chef at The Courtyard and a man with a passion for fine food, great ingredients and Scooby Snacks…

TELL US HOW YOU CAME TO BE A CHEF... When I left school, I worked in construction but I could never foresee a career in it, so I got a commis chef job and got hooked.

The Courtyard’s Ross Cochrane

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE OF COOKING... I love Italian food and culture, so I try and blend my Scottish/ classic roots with Italian flavours and a modern touch.

WHAT’S YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE WHEN IT COMES TO FOOD? Oh dear. In the kitchen, we have something called a Scooby Snack. It consists of a least six ingredients from crisps to yesterday’s ragu all jammed in a toasted ciabatta!

WHAT ARE THE MAIN INFLUENCES ON YOUR COOKING? After working for 14 months and going to college I met and worked with a chef called Reuben Gauld. He took me under his wing and was a huge inspiration for my career. Now I look at chefs like Daniel Watkins and Sat Bains, but I really admire Marco Pierre White. He’s incredible.

INGREDIENTS PER PERSON > 6-8 oz fillet of bream, trimmed and scored. You can ask your fishmonger to do this for you. > 100ml beetroot juice > 100g risotto rice and 20g butter > Handful of nice chanterelles, cleaned. Any wild mushrooms will do if you can’t find chanterelles. > 20g goat’s cheese > Tablespoon of truffle oil > 10g mixed micro herbs

ROSS’S PAN SEARED BREAM, BEETROOT RISOTTO, SCOTTISH CHANTERELLES, GOATS CHEESE & TRUFFLE OIL, SUMMER SALAD METHOD Make your risotto according to your preference, adding the beetroot juice and butter and stirring to mix. Once cooked, leave to the side.

Season the fish. Put some butter or oil in a frying pan and sear the fish skin side down until crisp and the flesh is 70% cooked. Turn the fish and add a knob of butter and squeeze of lemon juice then remove it from the pan.

Add the mushrooms to the pan, sauté for a couple of minutes, season well and add truffle oil. Plate the risotto, crumble the goat’s cheese over the top, add the fish and garnish with the microherbs, scatter the mushrooms on the side.

Enjoy with a crisp white wine and some crusty bread that has been warmed in the oven.

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THE KILTED CHEF Craig Wilson

HEAD CHEF Matt Majer

RESTAURANT MANAGER Craig Rochester

BAR MANAGER Craig Profeit

Home grown, local & proud

Passionate about food...

Attention to detail...

Causing a stir...

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD! Celebrating the year of Scottish Food & Drink

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Our upstairs function suites provide the ideal venue for your Christmas celebration.

Spaces are available in our private function suites, which can cater for up to 50 guests. We are also taking reservations in our recently refurbished restaurant.

Our Festive menu includes three courses with coffee and is available from 3rd - 24th December 2015. £28 in the restaurant and £29 in a private function suite. (2 course option also available in the restaurant) 54 King’s Gate, Aberdeen AB15 4YN | 01224 323505

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LEFT TO RIGHT | Vitra Lounge Chair & Ottoman £6216 | Vitra ‘Standard’ Chair £547.20 | Bulo ‘Quadrature’ Rug £POA | Established & Sons ‘Wrongwoods Sideboard £2580 all WB Jamieson Kosta Contrast Bowl £60 Chameleon | Rega Rp1 Turntable £229 | Vitra ‘Eames Housebird’ £138 WB Jamieson | Plumen Pendant with Bulb £45 | Nud Collection Pendants with Bulbs £55 | Vitra ‘Eames Elephant’ £172.80 WB Jamieson | Rosenthal Porcelain Jar £65 The Rendezvous Gallery | David Hockney 1972 Original Olympics Poster £400 | Vitra ‘Sunburst’ Clock £ 260.40 WB Jamieson | Carl Hansen Ch163 Oak/Leather Sofa £7603 both Chameleon | Pale Nude By Barbara Balmer £750 | Vitra ‘Geometric D’ Cushion £224 both WB Jamieson | Czechoslovakian Glass Vase £110 | Caithness Glass Decanter & Glasses £150 both The Rendezvous Gallery | Carl Hansen Ch008 Walnut Coffee Table £1537 | Bulo ‘Tabournet’ Anna David-Marben Footstool £POA | Vitra ‘Sun’ Cushion £120 | Original Bert Stern Picture (1962) £POA all WB Jamieson | Mater Lathe Lamp £330 Chameleon Shot on location at Chameleon, 162 Union Grove Aberdeen. Our thanks to Chameleon, The Rendezvous Gallery & WB Jamieson

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A growing family is an absolute joy but accommodation that has happily housed a couple can quickly become crowded when new family members and grandchildren arrive.

Parents-of-four Susan and David Taylor were delighted to welcome back grown-up kids and their extended family but faced a space dilemma when everyone got together to socialise.

the Taylors ultimately opted for a large light-filled extension into the garden incorporating the space occupied by their original long, narrow kitchen, utility room and conservatory.

Reluctant to move from the home they love at Elrick in Aberdeenshire, they found the solution in Bon Accord Glass, a company they already knew and trusted since contracting them to install a conservatory ten years ago.

And one great bonus when they came to source a new kitchen to enhance the extra living space, was that Bon Accord now has

‘We were so impressed with their work then that we decided to see what they could do,’ explained Susan, ‘and we didn’t even consider anyone else.’ Bon Accord came up with a number of ideas and

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a dedicated kitchen showroom with a fabulous range of Beeck kitchens. Susan and David chose sleek white high-gloss, handleless units with a Silestone quartz worktop, a huge island with induction hob, pop-up extractor fan and large wooden bistro table and matching stools. They especially love their stunning bright blue splashback behind the sink unit.

The project, which included a new front door, took just over three months to complete and, thanks to Bon Accord’s team of experts, the work was seamless. ‘We didn’t have to chase anyone up, we got weekly bulletins about what was happening next and any changes or adaptations were accommodated, no problem,’ said Susan. ‘The quality is so good and the staff so approachable and friendly, they went out of their way to be helpful.

Windows & Doors Showroom | Bon Accord House, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen Home Extension Centre | Dobbies Garden World, Lang Stracht, Aberdeen

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‘With all the glass in the extension it’s almost like a garden room, we’re just delighted with it. It’s now a big, friendly sociable space and it suits us down to a tee.’

House, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen Tel: 01224 588944 www.bonaccordglass.co.uk

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Their signature product is [comfort zone], an awardwinning Italian spa skincare range available exclusively in Aberdeen at The Marcliffe, featuring a delicious aromatic oil blend of amaranth, rose and vanilla.

It’s used in the Tranquility Ritual treatment, a 90-minute aromatic well-being ritual for face and body. Spa manager Tracy Bowers, who has been at the spa since it opened ten years ago, says the treatment is simply amazing, the ultimate pampering package. Other indulgences include a luxury pedicure in the seclusion of your own spa room, and for new mums or those with a baby on the way, a post-pregnancy body treatment or new life pregnancy massage.

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SHADES OF BLUE & GREY CELEBRATE A YEAR OF BEAUTIFUL BUSINESS Owner Magda Rogaczewska is marking her first year in business at Holburn Street’s Shades of Blue & Grey. The shop is a firm favourite with interiors aficionados for its great selection of furniture, mirrors, lampshades and home accents, many of which are handmade or restored by the multi-skilled Magda.

Not content with having an excellent eye, Magda also provides bespoke services, which can help you give new life to heirloom furniture or find the perfect piece for your home. She can advise on fabrics and colours and

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perfectly reupholster existing pieces to complement your décor. Seeing an unloved, shabby old chair transformed into a standout piece for a fraction of the cost of a modern designer reproduction is amazing.

If you’re looking for something really special, Magda can also source pieces then restore them for you.

281 Holburn Street, Aberdeen Tel: 07923 362206 infoshadesofblueandgrey@gmail.com www.facebook.com/shadesbluegrey

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KIRSTY MCLEAN has created hundreds of garden designs, for clients all over the North-east of Scotland, and many community gardens in her work with Beechgrove Garden as guest designer since 2001.

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re roses old fashioned? I guess those of us who are old enough to remember the sight of bush roses surrounded by bedding plants being almost obligatory in the garden might think

The most successful roses are likely to be bare-root, available November-March and best planted late Autumn but there are containerised roses available all year round - these are still best planted in late Autumn. Don’t plant new roses where old roses have

so, but there is so much more to these beautiful and often heavenly scented plants.

been unless you dig out and replace with new soil. Dig a hole twice the width of the plants roots and the depth of a spade’s blade. Mix in well-rotted organic matter and a general fertiliser. Position the rose at the centre of the hole and backfill gently making sure that the graft union (where the branches originate at the bottom of the main stem) is at soil level when planted and add a mulch on top. Feed during the growing season and douse with seaweed extract to keep the plant healthy. Long-flowering and often repeat-flowering, some of these wonderful varieties can bloom into Autumn.

Personally, I have a love of climbing and rambling roses and these days you can even buy thornless climbing roses, if that’s what’s putting you off planting them in the garden. I love planting in three dimensions to create vertical interest and height in the border, or creating a canopy of colour and scent under which to meander along a path. Pergolas, arches, trellis, obelisks and arbours can all be used to support these elegant stems and blooms Using repeat obelisks in a border to support roses creates form, and a well-positioned arch covered in roses creates a sense of entrance.

Trellis adorned with roses may provide a decorative screen, a series of single pergola enhanced with roses provides a sense of travel, and an arbour hanging with roses can provide a destination and focal point in the garden. Many garden centres are well-stocked, providing helpful descriptions to guide you.

Some of my favourites: Zephirine Drouhin (tolerates a little shade) and James Galway (thornless climbing roses with an old rose scent), Albertine (rambler with a strong fragrance), New Dawn (medium climber with good scent), Iceberg (medium climber/ rambler), Danse de Feu (climber/rambler - short with light scent), Golden Showers for light shade... the list goes on!

WORDS BY KIRSTY MCLEAN

...roses creates a sense of entrance.

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BUSINESS |

SCORO CELEBRATE SUCCESSFUL GROWTH

ALL THE LOCAL NEWS SNIPPETS FROM AROUND THE NORTH-EAST

SUCCESS FOR AAB AT THE SCOTTISH ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCE AWARDS Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP (AAB), one of Scotland’s leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants, has retained the title of ‘Tax Team of the Year’, at the 2015 Scottish Accountancy & Finance Awards, with client service and innovative solutions being the focus of the award. This is also the tenth consecutive year that the firm’s corporate finance team have topped the Insider league tables as the accountants who have completed and initiated the most deals in Scotland each year from 2005-2014. www.aab.co.uk

Aberdeen-based Recruitment and Executive Search specialists Scoro Solutions are continuing growth plans with the addition of a Dundee Office. Founding directors Ross Gatt and Scott Shand have developed a division in Dundee that performs recruitment services for other industry sectors across Scotland including FMCG, finance, precision engineering, manufacturing and IT. Situated at Dundee’s Quayside, Scoro Solutions Dundee has secured two major contracts within the area supplying specialist professionals. www.scoro.co.uk

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PENCIL IN A PERSONAL LEGAL HEALTH CHECK WITH SIMPSON & MARWICK Most people feel that a visit to their solicitor is like visiting the dentist, necessary, but a chore. It makes sense to have a regular legal check-up, just as much as a dental one. Both can prevent painful and expensive complications in the future.

Simpson & Marwick’s Private Client solicitors offer a one to one client relationship and are happy to chat through issues and discuss your circumstances. Our solicitors have skills in many areas of the law, such

as succession planning for individuals and family businesses, Powers of Attorney, Guardianships, Trusts, Tax and property matters. We can look at the bigger picture and provide good all round advice.

Why not give us a call to check that your personal, family and financial matters are in good shape?

Nikki Dundas, Private Client Partner Tel: 0131 525 8674 nikki.dundas@simpmar.com

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SHARE IT WITH TREND We are looking for short articles for our October/November 8th Anniversary Issue. Send your information to clare@trendmagazine.co.uk before 11th September 2015.

ABERDEEN AVON REPRESENTATIVE WITH A BIG HEART

NEW APPOINTMENT AT ABERDEEN GREENSPACE A North-east charitable organisation committed to regenerating and developing city centre green spaces for community use, has made a senior appointment as it looks to increase funding streams following changes to government legislation. Aberdeen Greenspace has appointed Michelle Herd to the role of chief executive, she was previously the organisation’s development manager. Michelle joined the charity last summer and has worked in third sector organisations in the city for the past decade. The charity has been operating in Aberdeen for 18 years and provides grants to develop and improve urban greenspaces, enabling those living and working in the city to have easy access to such spaces. For more info see www.aberdeengreenspace.org

Kate Beaton from Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, has helped Avon win this year’s DSA Company with Heart award.

Kate is the top Avon Representative UK fundraiser and has raised over £80k for Breakthrough Breast Cancer since 1992. Kate says, ‘The first year it was just family and a few friends that order from me that helped me reach my target, and I managed to raise around £3,000 doing a charity walk’. Kate’s fundraising journey was inspired by people close to her, who gave her the encouragement to continue her incredible fundraising efforts.

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A FEAST FOR THE SENSES CALA HOMES (NORTH) BUILDS ON SUCCESS IN ABERDEEN ALL THE LOCAL NEWS SNIPPETS FROM AROUND THE NORTH-EAST

CALA Homes (North) continues to grow, with sales remaining strong and plans for several new developments unveiled. These include the city centre Hilton Avenue development which has sold out, and both Rosefield Gardens in Cults and The Links at Dubford in Bridge of Don launching new phases of homes. The Balgownie Gate development in Bridge of Don has sold 50% of its detached properties, and planning permission is being sought for a second phase of 28 homes. Seven forthcoming developments in the Aberdeen area are planned including 50 homes in Oldmeldrum and 135 properties in Kintore. Planning approval has been granted for over 100 new homes at The Paddocks in Cults and approval has been secured for 550 homes in Milltimber. For more information visit www.cala.co.uk

A feast for the senses was the achievement of the staff at the recent Grampian Food Forum Dining Club held at Gordon Castle Restaurant near Fochabers on 29 June. Over 50 guests enjoyed the welcome of Gordon Castle Scotland’s own premium brand gin and had the opportunity to mingle before being taken on a sensory journey with an ambitious five course taster menu. Much of the produce came directly from the estate including venison and lavender from the walled garden.

Is this Your Time to Study?

L-R: Duncan Skinner Chairman at Glencraft & Graham McWilliam, general manager at Glencraft

There is now another option open to young people who do not want to leave school and/or home to study full time at university, especially if they have the opportunity of a job with development prospects. Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Aberdeen Business School has several young students, sponsored by their employers, on a part-time degree course whilst working in a variety of businesses.

RGU’s innovative Business Management course is delivered via a blend of face-to-face workshops and on-line distance activities. Students with no previous academic history can now achieve a BA degree, some in just a year, so for those who choose to go straight into employment it means they can still obtain a degree in the future when the time is right for them.

A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS FOR ABERDEEN BASED SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GLENCRAFT A new chapter has begun for Glencraft, manufacturer and supplier of bespoke and handcrafted beds and mattresses, as the social enterprise continues its story with a move to a new 21,000 sq ft. Aberdeen-based premises.

Anyone interested in finding out more information about the course should visit

The purpose built factory and showroom allows for a more streamlined manufacturing process of Glencraft’s products and has upgraded the working environment of 46 employees, around 80% of whom are disadvantaged, disabled

the RGU website www.rgu.ac.uk/itstime or email Susan on s.lawrie@rgu.ac.uk

or visually impaired.

Susan Lawrie, Programme Leader, says, ‘It is hard work but the course is giving hundreds of people fresh opportunities to develop; it is flexible, accessible and provides a route for all ages and walks of life to expand their knowledge while doing their day job worldwide’.

Business Awards, which are highly regarded and respected in the UK business sector, gives us a real sense of pride’.

Earlier this month, the company launched several of its established products online with Argos, the UK’s largest mattress retailer, and has since received a number of orders from across the UK. Mr McWilliam continued, ‘We have a very loyal customer base in Aberdeen,

The move comes as Glencraft is announced as a national finalist in the Social Enterprise of the Year Award category at this year’s UK Private Business Awards.

and we hope to extend our reach with our supplier agreement with Argos. Having already received orders from customers across the UK, it really underpins the quality and value of our mattresses when placed side by side with our competitors.’

Graham McWilliam, who has taken up the position of general manager at Glencraft said, ‘It has been a fantastic few months for the entire Glencraft team. Moving into our new premises has been a milestone for our company and being shortlisted for the Private

Glencraft has been producing high quality products since 1843. As a registered charity all profits are re-invested to provide career opportunities for disadvantaged, disabled and visually impaired employees.

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WORDS BY ALISON DANIELS | TRAVEL

Anyone who’s ever experienced the joys of an early morning commuter train, or a football special full of disconsolate supporters crying into their beer, could easily be forgiven for assuming that a rail holiday is only for the most miserable of masochists.

Choose the right trip and rail travel offers a relaxing alternative to flying, with the advantage of a slower pace, more legroom and the chance to take in the landscape as you cover the miles. Here’s our pick of the most luxurious train journeys…

FOR ROMANCE With the right person, anywhere can be romantic.

That said, a Venetian palazzo has the edge over a Blackpool B&B when it comes to stimulating your affections. Pull out all the stops aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express!

Join the iconic train in Paris, then experience fine dining, 1920s style carriages and luxurious but compact sleeping quarters as you travel to Venice. Spend two days exploring the canals and getting lost in the back streets of this most romantic of cities before travelling first class to Rome for a couple of days. Head south towards Naples and to the Amalfi coast, spending four days perhaps visiting Capri or Pompeii before flying home. It’s a trip that’s ideal for special anniversaries, costing from £3949 per person.

FOR SCENIC SPLENDOUR Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer takes you through some

of the most awe-inspiring scenery on the planet, as you travel across this vast landscape. It’s a three day journey where you stay in hotels, as the Rocky Mountaineer doesn’t have sleeping berths aboard.

Explore Vancouver before boarding the train. Head east past the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate and the glacial Thompson River to Kamloops. After an overnight stop, the train continues on to Banff, to spectacular views of mountains, lakes and maybe the odd moose or bear. Expect to pay around £1200 for the trip, not including flights or extending your stay in Vancouver or Banff.

FOR FAMILIES Interrailing has changed for the better since it was all backpacking students carrying three months’ worth of dirty laundry.

With kids and teenagers, plan a route that involves plenty of day tours and diversions, travelling mainly at night in sleeper berths. Fly to Paris, before heading to EuroDisney for a day or two, before exploring medieval towns in the Loire or the culinary delights of the south of France. Side trips to Germany, Belgium or through the Pyrenees into Spain have their appeal.

You can buy Interrail passes for 28 countries, stretching from Finland to Turkey, or a global pass covering all 28, but not the UK. Global passes start at £149, with country passes ranging from £32 to £120 depending on duration. A first class global pass for two adults and up to four children allowing 15 days travelling in a 22 day period costs £916. Children over 11 need a Youth Pass. Getting the whole family involved in planning your trip makes it more fun. Once you’ve pored over the timetables, using a specialist like www.railbookers. com can simplify the process.

FOR ADVENTURE IN STYLE The Trans-Siberian Express used to be about hard seats and hard to digest Soviet style snacks, but now there’s a luxurious way to tackle this most iconic of train journeys. For luxury even an oligarch would envy, a mere £21,195 per person buys a fifteen day trip from Moscow to Vladivostok in the train’s Imperial Suite.

The voyage allows plenty of time to explore the 10,000 kilometre route. Start with a tour of Moscow, before heading east through historic Kazan, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Lake Baikal, and Ulan Bator.

All aboard!

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hether you’re planning your wedding, a corporate event or a family gathering, finding the right venue makes all the difference. Elsick House is tucked away just a few miles south of the city near Cammachmore. Elsick may have been open for only a few months, but it is already establishing an outstanding reputation as one of the North-east’s star venues.

It may be the combination of seventeen acres of tranquil gardens, lakeside walks, or the stunning grounds that make Elsick House the perfect setting for a special event. It might be the white walled grandeur of Elsick’s baronial exterior, or the grand country house interiors that make you feel a world away from the mundanities and minor hassles of everyday living, but Elsick will definitely make you and your event truly special.

For weddings and parties, Elsick House can be hired on an exclusive self-catering or fully-staffed basis for a three day weekend, allowing the celebration to be shared in a relaxed fashion with friends and family. It’s like having your own version of Downton Abbey.

Although the house has a long and distinguished history, it is almost unknown. It has been in the same family since 1367, most recently being used as a secluded private retreat for the Duke of Fife and his family. Many of the trees in the grounds bear planting plaques, bearing witness to Elsick’s popularity with royal guests over the decades, all appreciative of the aura of refined calm that the house and grounds afford.

Parts of the building date back to the 13th century, but the main part of the house is a glorious example of the Scottish Baronial style, with its stepped gables, solid architecture and cosy interiors. Over the centuries, Elsick House has evolved from an aristocratic place of power to one of calm refinement and country living.

It is now available to hire for weddings, corporate and private events.

Elsick House only ever plays host to one event at a time, guaranteeing exclusive use and the full attention of the expert events team, all dedicated to ensuring your event is one that will be remembered for all the right reasons.

The house itself has ten bedrooms and nine bathrooms, each designed in a characterful country house mix of antique furniture and modern necessities. There are three large public rooms, with the intimate dining room perfect for smaller weddings or select corporate away days. Catering can be supplied by the award-winning Hudsons, working to your specifications. The drawing room can also be configured to seat 35, or 50 standing, making it idea for cocktail receptions or presentations.

The double doors between the drawing room and the dining room make a flexible option for larger events.

As you’d expect with such a great venue, the events staff at Elsick House are very focused on customer service, making everyone who comes to Elsick feel special and part of the family. They are happy to help you arrange a game of croquet, archery or water zorbing, or a Segway tour as part of your event.

There’s even a revolving summer house on the lawn that’s perfect for a drinks reception. As the sun goes down, the walled garden and grounds to the front of the house take on a magical quality thanks to specially designed lighting.

Elsick House - the perfect country house venue, just minutes from the city.

Elsick House, Cammachmore, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire AB39 3NT Tel: 01569 731310 house@elsick.co.uk www.elsick.co.uk

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WIN A WEEK IN IDYLLIC ISLAY How does a break in glorious countryside, surrounded by spectacular scenery, sandy beaches, and stunning wildlife sound? We have a week in one of Islay Cottages’ superb self-catering up for grabs.

It’s the perfect opportunity to relax, wind down and explore one of Scotland’s most beautiful islands.

You’ll even find a bottle of Dram Orach in your cottage. Dram Orach is a carefully selected marriage of whiskies, making for a lighter introduction to

Islay Cottages offer charming first class holiday homes in Bowmore, the island’s main village and at Kilchoman. Kilchoman is popular with wildlife enthusiasts and with Kilchoman House sleeping up to ten guests and five 2 and 3 bedroomed cottages, all just minutes from a long sandy beach.

Scotland’s national drink.

In Bowmore, a few yards from the pier, you’ll find Islay Cottages’ Dundonald. This is a two bedroomed cottage with a lounge and a large kitchen-diner. The garden backs onto Lochindaal with views over to the gorgeous Paps of Jura. All Islay Cottages have wi-fi, and satellite TV as well as open fires and central heating.

Islay offers wonderful beaches, incredible wildlife, fishing, great walking trails, superb food, horse-riding on the beaches and golf at the famous Machrie course.

It’s the perfect place to explore, reconnect with nature and rediscover yourself.

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The winner and up to three guests can take a week’s self-catering from the start of October through to mid-December, subject to availability. Ferry travel will be provided for two foot passengers courtesy of Calmac. Take a break from drinking in the views as you glide past the islands, with a visit to the awardwinning Mariners Café, where over half the menu uses Scottish ingredients and the CalMac’n’Cheese regularly wins plaudits.

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Muckrach Country House Fancy a short break for two at the fantastic Muckrach Country House Hotel at Grantown-on-Spey? Who wouldn’t? After all, Muckrach is the quintessential boutique hotel; a lovingly restored Victorian shooting lodge set in ten acres of grounds in the Cairngorms National Park. The hotel’s design offers a contemporary twist on Victoriana, augmented with contemporary art, rich colours and stylish furnishings.

There are just 11 bedrooms, each individually designed and with luxurious ensuite bathrooms. You’ll find the Hypnos mattresses, chandeliers, fabric wallpaper, Denon audio system and unique wall art make each bedroom special. All rooms enjoy delightful views of the mountains or sleepy pastureland, with fluffy bathrobes, thick towels, Egyptian cotton bedding, tea & coffee facilities and a flat screen TV. The public rooms are tastefully opulent, but the atmosphere is always friendly and laid back, with excellent service a given.

Our winners will be treated to one night at Muckrach, with dinner and breakfast for two. The brasserie style dinner menu created by Head Chef Rayner Muller uses lots of fabulous and fresh local ingredients. Don’t miss out on the fabulous full Scottish

breakfast, or opt for Inverawe smoked kippers, smoked salmon scrambled eggs, or even traditional porridge with a nip of whisky!

If you’re feeling adventurous or energetic, there are plenty of activities on offer locally.

The Spey Valley and Cairngorm National Park offer world-class shooting, golf, wildlife, white water rafting, adventure sports climbing and fishing. Muckrach is also ideally placed for a bit of gentle wandering through the forest paths, strolling on nearby beaches or just taking it easy.

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Mmm... here’s our tasty menu of some of the freshest new cookery books for summer. Even if you can only master beans on toast, you’ll find something here to inspire you...

Scook is a stunning collection of make it at home recipes from AnneSophie Pic, the only female French chef with three Michelin Stars. She has also set up her own cookery school, Scook, and has created a mouth-watering collection of over a hundred recipes covering everything from simple suppers to dinner party classics.

Anne-Sophie’s passion for passing on her techniques makes this ideal for experienced cook keen to shift up a gear. £26, Amazon.

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There’s nothing to touch home baked bread, so Parisian master baker Eric Kayser has brought together over eighty recipes for making at home. Lots of step by step pictures make it look easy, so you’ll be rustling up a batch of croissants for Sunday brunch in no time. Buy The Larousse book of Bread from Phaidon.com £29.99, or under £20 from Amazon.co.uk

For those interested in healthier eating and longevity, The Nordic Cookbook

by Magnus Nilsson is an excellent compendium of Scandinavian home cooking from one of the world’s leading chefs. A mix of the IKEA-familiar and some more exotic options, it’s gorgeously illustrated and offers recipes from the Faroes to Finland, by way of Iceland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Around £20 from Amazon.

Lastly, Mina Holland’s The Edible Atlas is a culinary world tour which skilfully combines disparate ingredients, pulling together tales of travel, a soupçon of history and a sprinkling of anecdote into an irresistible dish. No pictures, but some great recipes and highly engaging travel writing, so the book takes hold of your imagination, leading you to dream of far off destinations and exotic fare.

It’s difficult to know whether to head to the kitchen or the travel agent first.

Canongate £9.99.

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Head to The Wee Boorachie and Milton Art Gallery at Milton of Crathes on the North Deeside Road, just before Banchory, for the perfect combination of countryside, heritage buildings, good food and some amazing

silversmith Beverley Hutton-Moore and handmade silk scarves by Arra Textiles.

shopping.

wooden furniture, tiny knitted teddies, abstract glass forms in blues and greens, corsage brooches, tartan gifts, tweed iPad covers, cushions, marquetry, sweet seaside pictures, cards, hand-made heirloom hobby horses in wood and cute little hanging houses. You’re bound to find something you love.

The Wee Boorachie is a charming craft and gift shop, which also houses owner Mairi Bradford’s knitting studio, tucked away in a corner by the old waterwheel which powered the former sawmill. Naturally, the shop features some of Mairi’s own designs, but she also carries an imaginative and original selection of handmade gifts and crafts all of which are designed and made in the UK with many being unique to the store. The Wee Boorachie stocks many products from Scottish makers. You’ll find an entire cabinet of silver jewellery from the renowned Malcolm Appleby, as well as lovely pieces from local

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There are hundreds of things to choose from, but no sense of the two rooms being crowded. From handmade lampshades, turned wooden bowls,

The shop now has its own website, making it possible to order Scottish Crafts from anywhere in the world.

Wee Boorachie, The Milton of Crathes, Banchory AB31 5QH Tel: 01330 844580 www.theweeboorachie.com

Round the corner, you’ll find the Milton Art Gallery, taking centre stage in the courtyard development. The gallery has been on the go for almost twenty years, and is known for promoting gifted artists from across Scotland, with plenty of space dedicated to local artists, sculptors, ceramicists, glass workers and jewellers. The selection on show is always diverse, with new exhibitions every two or three months, so there’s always something to catch the eye. There’s a mixed summer show until late August, followed by Animal Magic, featuring work by leading wildlife artists, and Silvia Knowlson will be running workshops on wire animal sculptures as part of NEOS. The gallery is one of the most welcoming spaces, with a relaxed informal air. As well as work by well-known artists such as Francis Boag, Dominique Salm, James Fraser, Susie Lee, Jonathan Wheeler, Jenny Musker and Kanita Sim, it is also home to a spectacular collection of bronze sculptures. You’ll find important pieces by several modern masters, including Mo Farquharson, Laurence Broderick and Mark Hall.

While either the Milton Art Gallery or the Wee Boorachie would amply reward a visit on their own, the real attraction is the combination of shops and attractions at Milton of Crathes. It’s difficult to think of a more pleasant place to spend a lazy afternoon, with its shady walks along the banks of the Dee, picnic spots and verdant lanes. It’s a great place to take visitors or to indulge in a bit of retail therapy with friends.

You can stroll over to Crathes Castle, or take a trip on the restored steam trains on the Deeside Railway, enjoy a meal or snack at the Milton Brasserie and browse the shops. Atholl Countrywear is good for continental ladieswear classics and traditional menswear.

Rustiques always has some interesting homewares and furniture.

The shops are laid out in a courtyard, in sympathetically restored old stone buildings, linked by deep gravel and cobbled pathways and plenty of on-site parking. It’s all perfectly designed for a few hours pottering about.

Milton Art Gallery, Milton of Crathes, Banchory AB31 5QH Tel: 01330 844664 www.miltonart.co.uk

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Lovers of arts and crafts will be hitting the highway in September as over 220 of the region’s most gifted creative makers throw open their studio doors to share how they work and to exhibit their creations. Whether you’re crazy about ceramics, passionate about painting, enthusiastic about embroidery, wild about wood or mad about mixed media, there’s no better opportunity to meet the makers and maybe acquire a piece or two.

This year’s North East Open Studios event runs from September 12th to the 21st. You can pick up the directory of exhibitors at many places throughout the region, or go to www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk where you’ll find the online directory and you can plan a custom NEOS trail. Keep an eye out for the bright yellow NEOS boards which signpost the venues.

With so many exhibitors showing their work, it’s impossible to showcase everyone, but here are a few of our favourites from across all media and all parts of the region.

his railway carriage studio, Stonehaven’s Ragnhild Ericsson draws on her Scandinavian roots and Mike Brown is producing striking modern work in Mintlaw.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Moodily atmospheric work, landscapes and animal photography are to the fore this year. Dave Bowman is showing at the Grassic Gibbon Centre in Arbuthnott, alongside Eric Swan’s multimedia work, while Scottish Countryside’s images are on show at Delgatie Castle.

CERAMICS: There are sixteen ceramicists showing their work this year. Steve Hay produces calm and practical work, showing at Phoenix Hall in Newton Dee, and Lesley McKenzie will be demonstrating her raku work at Frameworks Gallery in Kinellar.

TEXTILES AND GLASS: Jane Ronie is another maker showing at Newton Dee, with some lovely work in glass, while textile designer

PAINTING, ILLUSTRATION AND PRINTMAKING: By far the biggest category, so there’s something to suit lovers of both the traditional and avantgarde. At Charleston, Alyson MacNeil produces detailed wood and linocut prints, while Anita Inverarity has charming folklore illustrations at Newton Dee’s Phoenix Hall.

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Belinda Rose has handwoven goods available at her studio near Banchory. Nearby, you can view Sue Roberts’ quilt in the St Ternan’s Church in Banchory High Street.

JEWELLERY: Nicole Ferguson’s delicate enamel work and Aubin Stewart’s modern pieces are on show in Bucksburn, while Bumblebead have cute beaded pieces available in Torphins. Lava Jewellery in Peterculter have new work on show, and silversmiths Alan Baillie in Cruden Bay and Charles Smith who is exhibiting with Gaelo in Alford both have some superb work available.

SCULPTURE AND WOOD: Keith Mellard will be showing his modern stone sculptures at Ruthrieston Circle at Bridge of Dee. Try Methlick if you’re interested in handcrafted furniture, where Richard Johnston is exhibiting.

and some rather good home baking. Delgatie Castle near Turriff always hosts an interesting selection. Closer to the city, Inverdon Crafters in Bridge of Don have some superb quilting, embroidery and silver and beaded jewellery available, with demonstrations and the chance to try things out for yourself.

UNUSUAL WORK: Don’t miss the chance to see how sporrans are created at KLG Deehide in Durris, or the rather cute mosaics from Pretty Rubbish Mosaics at Dess near Aboyne. If you’re heading north, make time to see Shelley Jones’ ethereal knitted shawls, Alison Simpson’s interesting paper sculptures near Banff, and Lin Guitars handmade instruments up in Portsoy.

Wherever you go during NEOS, you’re bound to find something you’ll love.

GROUP SHOWS: Head out to Donside to catch the show from Art in the Buchat in Glenbuchat Hill. Lots of makers, superb walking country

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Dr. Brown, of Hidden Aberdeen Tours, has combined her extensive education in Ethnology with her passion for preserving Aberdeen’s rich history and created a unique business that invites her guests on a variety of walking tours throughout the city. Although many topics are on offer, the most popular are the tours that delve into the city’s darker criminal past.

During a two-hour Terror Tour of Torry, I and a sold-out crowd were taken progressively further into the past with each step, hearing of sordid murders, grave robbing and tragic shipwrecks, all of which took place

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on the very streets on which we stood. The stories were captivating in their own right, but the real hook is in Hidden Aberdeen’s flair for drama.

Through the use of local actors, guests literally come face to face with characters that shaped the folklore of the area. Suddenly, a young lady is being kidnapped before your very eyes and a broken-hearted captain is speaking despairingly about his crew that was lost in sight of home. Some of the scenes are so realistic, it takes restraint to stop yourself trying to intervene.

Most of us are content to live our lives in the present, without ever giving those who came before us their deserved attention. Fortunately for Aberdeen’s forebears, Dr. Fiona-Jane Brown has found a way to ensure that the voices of the past are not only heard, but also remembered. www.hiddenaberdeen.co.uk

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When I was in school, my favourite teachers were those who really knew how to bring a subject to life, to transport you to another time or place and immerse you in something new and unfamiliar. After spending an evening with Dr. Fiona-Jane Brown, I suspect she would have made a very good teacher.

Having spent my University years in Texas, I took away some important life lessons. Among them, that a cow will tip over if startled from behind, eating hot chili peppers is best done with a glass of cold milk nearby and , perhaps most importantly, the only beer worth drinking is craft beer. So imagine my delight, all these years later, at finding one of the world’s fastest-growing craft breweries virtually on my doorstep.

the tanks. With only four ingredients going into each batch, and such a variety of flavours coming out, it is no wonder they call this a craft. Follow the tour with a session in the BrewDog beer school if you want to learn how to create the magic yourself or if you are content to just be a connoisseur, sidle up to the DogTap and check out the brew of the day.

With some companies, growth means abandoning the ideals on which they were founded. A tour of BrewDog’s new facility reassures that this brand is as pure as the first bottle ever brewed, there is just a lot more of it to be enjoyed. www.brewdog.com

BrewDog, the establishment-bashing brewery that was the brainchild of Fraserburgh’s Martin Dickie and James Watt, has gone from a two man, one canine operation to a globally celebrated brand in under a decade. Edginess and non-conformity have been part of the BrewDog ethos from day one, and financing is no exception. Capitalising on its popularity, the company completed a record-breaking crowd funding scheme, the result of which now towers proudly over the town of Ellon, just North of Aberdeen, in the form of a shiny new brewery complete with bar and shop.

The bar itself offers customers the chance to indulge in some of the freshest-brewed craft beer around while engulfed in the sights and smells of a working brewery. But to truly gain an appreciation for the passion and purity behind the beer, a factory tour is a must.

As expected, the BrewDog personality is evident throughout in the form of eye-popping graffiti, but the real artistry happens inside

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Ryan McAdam has lived life in the fast lane as motocross champion, but this year will see him shift things up a gear as he takes on four wheels instead.

From hitting the motorcycle saddle at 16 he has raced his way to pole position. He was quickly snapped up for the JDF Racing team for his fearless demonstration of speed and nerve, and went on to become a top five race finisher in the British Superteen Challenge. Despite almost ripping his thumb off in a 100mph crash four years ago, Ryan’s focus remains squarely on

a complete rethink from how I’m used to racing, but for me, cars and motorbikes are equal - I love both.’

the road ahead.

apprentice mechanical engineer finds himself in the gym five days a week, building his core strength in a gruelling training programme.

His cool focus on the track caught the attention of Formula One and 500 Grand Prix World Champion John Surtees, who invited Ryan to race in his charity event at Mercedes Benz World.

‘After this John and I sat down and discussed the opportunity to switch to four wheels’, said Ryan. ‘He said if that’s where my heart is I should go for it. The style of racing is going to take

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Having now set his heart on getting behind the wheel, the 20 year-old is set to race in the MSA Formula 4 Championship, in the BTCC series this year. With a packed training schedule, both on and off the track, the

He said, ‘If it was a video game that I could crash without injury I don’t think I would be excited about it, it’s the danger side of it that is an added bonus’.

‘If you take your eye off the ball out there you can lose time, or worse, crash.’

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TOM FORD NOIR EXTREME Just launched a couple of months ago, Tom Ford’s Noir Extreme is designed to appeal to masculine immoderation and excess. More Evel Knievel than Senior Auditor. Starting from a warm top note blend of citrus and spice, it dries down to an unusual mastic, floral and pistachio heart over a woody amber base with a hint of vanilla.

THIERRY MUGLER A* MEN ULTRA ZEST Initially rather brash, as might be expected from the orange bottle, this summery scent has a big hit of citrus, ginger and mint, followed by a heart combining coffee, cinnamon and black pepper and deep notes of vanilla, patchouli and tonka bean.

YVES SAINT LAURENT LA NUIT DE L’HOMME Said by the makers to be a scent full of contrasts and tensions, with a veil of mystery and an explosive spicy accord.

In reality, it’s rather more tame and accessible, with top notes of cardamom, bergamot, lavender and cedar. Cumin and vetiver dominate the base making for a sophisticated dry-down.

We’re in two minds about masculine scents here at Trend. There are those that prefer men to smell...well, let’s say naturally manly and those who prefer chaps to smell less primitive. Whichever camp you belong to, these scents are a long way from half a can of Lynx body spray...

JO MALONE INCENSE & CEDRAT Designed by perfume nose Marie Salamagne, Incense & Cedrat is designed for both men and women - so it’s potentially vulnerable to being swiped. It’s a well-balanced fragrance featuring lemon, pepper, elemi, olibanum, labdanum and benzoin.

JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER LE MALE This one has been around for since 1995, so it’s a proven favourite, with new bottles and editions every season. It’s best for autumn and winter and one best kept for the evening. You’ll find fresh mint and lavender over vanilla, spice and orange blossom and a tonka bean and aromatic woody base.

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Beetroot Restaurants, ‘The Courtyard’, took over CAFÉ TREEHOUSE for a special one off event.

Café Treehouse is a Community Interest Company owned by learning disability charity, Inspire Ventures.

Inspire Ventures trains and employs adults with additional support needs, through our in house training programme, Café Academy. All funds raised on the night are reinvested into the charity to support the training provided.

John West, Scott & Susan Robertson with Linda West

Guests enjoyed a delicious five course meal, courtesy of Executive Head Chef, Chris Tonner and Head Chef, Ross Cochraine, accompanied by the musical stylings of local singer, Paul Black.

Lorna Alexander, Colin McKelvie, Ewen Alexander & Rona McKelvie

Steve Arthur, Suzi Gardiner, Adam Simpson-Marcus & Darren Ross

Martin McAuley, Ross Carlechi, Paul Black & Chris Tonner

Jan & Neil Andrew

Linda & Graham McMillan with Magnus Brown & Annette & Graham Hudson

Ali Mitchell &Louise Skene

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It was hats, heels and horses at the ready for the annual TREND LADIES DAY at Perth Racecourse

Sheona Forrest, Julia McGlashen & Sandra Hair

Stacy Mckenzie & Jessica Macleod

Laura Gauld & Laura Mowatt

Lorraine Smith, Rebecca Harrison, Debbi Pearson & Elaine Guy

Sonya Banks & Alison Wishart

Alison Donald & Sandra Rayment

Michelle Byrne. Jenny Lynch, Susan Caldwell & Lesley Mitchell

Kelsey Christie & Vicki Sutherland

Lisa Lawson, Judith Mclennan,Jenny Strachan & Shilene Mccrorie

Trend’s annual Ladies Day at Perth Racecourse was another great success. Over 80 ladies enjoyed a champagne breakfast at Malmaison before heading off to the races. Solway Legend was the lucky horse that won the Trend Magazine sponsored race, which helped raise money for Aberdeen Cyrenians and Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

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When your kids look back on their childhood, what do you want them to remember? Will their anecdotes be about marathon World of Warcraft sessions and watching Netflix or will they be able to look back on family adventures discovering new things and exploring their surroundings?

It’s worth setting aside a few hours each week to spend some quality time together as a family. Not only will getting away from the lure of the sofa make your kids more adventurous, self-reliant and healthy, it’ll also improve relationships within the family.

The trouble is that we soon run out of ideas for activities and end up with an

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expensive trip to the cinema or a soft play centre, especially when the weather is less than tropical.

A great starting point is Tim and Kerry Meek’s book, 100 Family Adventures, written with the help of daughters Amy and Ella and the family Labrador, Sally.

It could change your family life forever.

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Some adventures are simple spur of the moment ideas, like exploring rock pools, learning to read a map, or exploring ruins, while others need a bit more planning and preparation.

Teach your kids how to build a shelter in the woods, build a raft, cook outdoors or paddle a kayak. Spend a day without electricity and work out how to cook, keep warm and entertain yourselves by candle light or lantern.

Probably best to let the neighbours know what you’re planning, so they don’t think the electricity has been cut off!

Build up to trips that involve an overnight stay, perhaps combining geocaching with spending a night in a log cabin, or giving slacklining, watching red deer rut, or making a rope swing a go. Sure, you’ll get wet, miserable and muddy, but you’ll learn a lot, bond as a family and have some great stories to share.

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WIN TICKETS TO JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR AT HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Musical stars Glenn Carter, Tim Rogers and X Factor finalist Rachel Adedeji head the cast of the explosive new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ground-breaking rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, coming to His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen in November.

Theatre for a week from Tuesday November 10th and we have two pairs of two tickets up for grabs.

Jesus Christ Superstar exploded onto the musical scene in 1971, stunning audiences and changing the face of musical theatre forever. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. The show is at His Majesty’s

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Email us at trendylocations@trendmagazine.co.uk with a picture of you holding a copy of Trend against the backdrop of your favourite holiday destination. Don’t forget to include your name and details of your trip. We’ll publish our readers’ most inspired pictures from domestic or overseas travels - and the most ‘trendy’ contribution will receive a sleekster of chocolates from to be enjoyed on return to Aberdeen.

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AUGUST NATURE HIGHLAND GAMES

Don your walking boots and join a wild food walk looking at edible and medicinal plants. Burn O’Vat Visitor Centre from 2-4pm. Book your place by calling Marr Lodge on 01339 881667

Don your tweeds for the Lonach Highland Games and Gathering in Strathdon.

Music, dancing, piping, games and the March of the Highlanders. Get all the details from www.lonach.org

FESTIVAL

FESTIVAL The Energetica Summer Festival has lots to do for families. Take part in the OPAL Pond Survey at Cruikshank Botanical Gardens or check out the full programme of events at www.bit.ly/1IeBdBg

Motor over to the Family Fun Day for younger children at Grampian Transport Museum at Alford from 1-4pm. Crafts, quizzes and activities. Find out more at www.gtm.org.uk

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Head south to Johnshaven for the annual Fish Festival www.johnshaven.com

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Aaaaarrrr! Me Hearties! 4-6 year olds can don their pirate costumes and head to Forvie Nature Reserve for some swashbuckling fun. Details from Ellie Watts of Scottish Natural Heritage on 01358 751330 or ellie.watts@snh.gov.uk

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Head up to Duff House to meet Mr Darcy. Bring a picnic, a cosy rug and a chair to this outdoor play. 6.45pm onwards. Tickets from www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

‘Little Shake’ by 10 Dollar Shake launches in the open air courtyard of The Academy shopping centre on Belmont Street and features a garden installation with trees, fairy lights, picnic tables and a temporary built-in bar and marquee. From 12pm. Contact diane@thetipplinghouse.com for more details.

MUSIC Great beer, great music and a great time at Six°North Aberdeen. Open from 3-7pm. For details contact 01224 379192

SEPTEMBER CHARITY Take a hike for a good cause at CLAN’s Landmark Walk. Sponsorship and route details are available from www.clanhouse.org.

ART Pick up a Picasso at Aberdeen Art Fair.

Prices range from £50 to £10,000 and there’s a free crèche, painting demonstrations and a wrapping service. www.aberdeenartfair.co.uk

SPORT HISTORY CHARITY The Romans are coming to Castle Fraser and they’re bringing gladiators, chariots, battles and a bouncy castle. (Who knew the Romans had bouncy castles?) The fun starts at 11am and with tickets available to pre-book from www.nts.org.uk or on the gate.

HISTORY Dig it! The Scottish Archeology and Heritage Festival will be talking about the Loanhead of Daviot Stone Circle.

Booking is essential. Call 01358 726417.

Find out about this and other events at www.archeologyscotland.org.uk

Ladies, come along and join the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) for a spectacular afternoon of live entertainment, fun and laughter.

Enjoy the Scotland V USA game at The Palm Court with Aberdeen Rugby. Kick off at 2.30pm at The Palm Court Hotel.

Tickets £35 per head, available from dianedow@btinternet.com

You will be treated to a sparkling reception and a delicious two course meal, including wine, followed by games, auctions, prizes and surprises. Contact 0131 444 4908. www.chas.org.uk

CHARITY COMEDY The Adrenaline Dinner Dance fundraiser at the AECC celebrates Transition Extreme’s ten year anniversary as a charity. Transition Extreme invites high-flying daredevils to descend from the top of the 131ft Northern Lights Tower at the AECC. More information available by phoning 01467 628876.

MUSIC Aberdeen’s festival of music and song, True North, kicks off with an opening concert featuring Fatherson at the Lemon Tree. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

Big-hearted Manchester comedian Justin Moorhouse takes his latest standup show Destiny Calling to Aberdeen’s Lemon Tree on the 30th September.In the last year Justin has killed 3 animals unintentionally, had part of his body removed and started to dress like a toddler - mid life crisis? Maybe.

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WORDS BY PETER MITCHELL

Are you bewitched, bothered and bewildered by the world of high finance? Do you tremble at the prospect of deciding what to do about, for example, savings and investment, tax and pension matters, your retirement, or, God forbid, divorce?

Well, fear not, you are not alone as you can turn to Buchan boy Sandy Robertson for help. He is managing director of Acumen Financial Planning, established in 2002, and has his head office down by the riverside in Aberdeen, with branches in Peterhead, Elgin and Edinburgh.

PETER MITCHELL became a valued Trend columnist nearly six years ago after 37 years on the Press and Journal, latterly as a Diary writer. For Trend, he has interviewed lots of prominent people including TV’s Angela Rippon. He is also much in demand as an amusing MC and after-dinner speaker.

‘I grew up on a small croft near Mintlaw,’ says Sandy, ‘and I was no academic. I left Peterhead Academy at 16 with a few O-levels and got a job with the Clydesdale Bank at Longside. By good fortune, I had a wonderful manager who put me down to a fusty basement to learn how to study for bank exams.

‘That stood me in good stead and was a springboard for the rest of my career which has involved acquiring many qualifications in accountancy and finance. At AFP, we take great pride in the fact that we have achieved the highest standards set by the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Institute of Financial Planning

AT AFP, WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN THE FACT THAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST STANDARDS SET BY THE CHARTERED INSURANCE INSTITUTE AND THE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL PLANNING. and were highly commended in this year’s national Professional Adviser Firm awards.’

The company has 28 staff and recently appointed two new directors, Keith Mackie, who works between Aberdeen and Peterhead and Edinburgh-based David Gow. A corporate and workplace pensions expert has also joined the team, providing advice to business owners and HR managers.

‘It is an important part of our service that we work closely with other professional services such as lawyers and accountants and put our heads together with clients to achieve the best result for them,’ says Sandy, who looks very sprightly despite being in business for nearly 40 years.

Maybe it’s thanks to being a bit of a cyclist or enjoying his stress-busting hobby of playing the guitar!

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TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham will be a key speaker at an industry-heralded environmental event in Aberdeen later this year. Mr Packham, best known for presenting the Really Wild Show in the 1980s and BBC nature series Springwatch, will attend the E-Reps Forum on Wednesday, October 7 at the Thistle Aberdeen Airport Hotel. Established in 2012, the E-Reps Forum is a leading exhibition and conference for environmental representatives from across the offshore oil and gas industry. Tickets for the day-long event in Dyce cost £80 plus VAT. There is limited space still available for exhibitors at the E-Reps Forum and entries are now open for the 2015 E-Reps Awards. www.erepsnetwork.com

A night at the theatre beckons for SUSAN MACKIE and NICHOLA MCCORMICK each of whom won a pair of tickets to the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time at HMT. KATHRYN STABLES wins the body of a supermodel - or at least a ten week personal training package from the experts at Fitness Beyond and ROBYN ROBB will be taking her guests for a Thai feast at Edinburgh’s Chaophraya.

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