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Awesome autumn outerwear 30 Fashion edit: Sugar coated 36
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FOOD & DRINK
Meet the head chef at Banchory Lodge 46 Trend tries: Mac’s Pizza 48 Ask the Chef: Craig Wilson on why local is best 53
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TRAVEL & LEISURE
Men: Big boys’ toys 40 Winter sports or a citybreak? Pop off to Poland for both 94 Win a stay at Pittodrie House 96 Our pick of the best pantomimes for the whole family 100 Peter Mitchell has the Last Word with Michelle Herd 110
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
20 Yoga is the perfect form of exercise for winter 28 Cold weather skincare: moisturising skincare saviours
ART, CULTURE & KIDS
92 Win a family ticket to Cinderella at HMT 98 New music from Aberdeen’s Soundfestival 104 Meet pet portrait artist Katherine Deans 108 Our pick of what’s on in October and November
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HOMES & GARDENS
64 To the max: mastering maximalist interiors 76 Kirsty McLeod’s guide to pruning shrubs & trees
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EDITOR Welcome to our October and November issue of Trend. It’s definitely autumn now and we’re looking ahead to the festive season with anticipation and huge enthusiasm. We love all the Christmas shopping, menu planning, present wrapping, catching up with friends and family, eating too much chocolate, taking a trip to the pantomime and the way everything is magically covered in glitter and sparkle. We have three special festive events of our own at Trend, so join us if you’re feeling festive and want to get the season off to a great start. We have our afternoon Christmas Fayre at the Marcliffe on 10 November, with some fabulous gift ideas from local makers and businesses. Then it’s off to Edinburgh on our special shopping coach on 13 November. Grab a couple of friends and have a fun day getting your Christmas shopping done in one fell swoop.
Lastly, we’re back at the Marcliffe on 29 November for Bubbles and Baubles, a three-course lunch with a glass of fizz on arrival and a goody bag to take home, however this has been so popular it has sold out! Of course, it’s not all about Christmas! There’s plenty of ideas for things to do, places to visit and explore at this time of year, whether it’s wandering through the Art Gallery when it opens again, a walk in the woods foraging for mushrooms, strolling along a deserted beach, updating your winter wardrobe or personal style, catching a concert or two, or trying a new restaurant. We’re so lucky to live in such a vibrant and attractive part of Scotland. Make the most of it, even during the colder days ahead. Love Everyone at Trend x
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On the Cover MODEL | Keara Blackhall BASE | Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid in Champagne Pop, NARS Longwear Radiant Foundation, NARS Soft Matte Concealer, Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel (Cream Bronzer), Glossier Cloud Paint (Cream Blush) in Dusk, Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish (Powder), MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Medium Tan, Morphe Blush, Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Powder Highlighter in Champagne Pop, Iconic London Prep-Set-Glow EYES & LIPS | PLouise Base Shade 2 Rumour, Huda Beauty Warm Brown Obsessions Palette, NYX Glitter Glue, Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon in Amber Haze, Tatti Lashes in TL4. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Blonde, Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G. lipstick in Night Crimson PHOTOGRAPHER | Donna Murray, assisted by Camryn Forman STYLING | Trend Team assisted by Ellen Lily Gray MAKE UP | Katy Shand HAIR | Sarah Ironside of Salon 70 STOCKISTS | @hamishmunro, John Lewis & Partners LOCATION | The Ferryhill House Hotel
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WHAT: Celebrating a five star rating from ‘The Good Salon Guide’. The Good Salon Guide rating shows that Komao has highly skilled staff, top quality products and aims to achieve and maintain the highest standards. WHERE: Komao 11 Old Meldrum Road Aberdeen Leigh Adam, Zoe Laing Maureen Milne, Melanie Moncur
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WHO: 100 ladies and gents, local gin producers and jazz band, Hamlet.
Scott Bennett, Sarah Bennett, Anita Hastie, Steven Hastie
WHAT: Trend’s first Gin and Jazz lunch. Guests were treated to a G&T on arrival, courtesy of Malmaison, and enjoyed a 2 course lunch accompanied by the tunes of local jazz band Hamlet. They sampled gins from local producers, Porter’s, Esker Gin, Still River and The Teasmith Gin and monies were raised for Mental Health Aberdeen.
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use spinal adjustments or manipulations, stretching and soft tissue techniques to provide a reduction in pain, increased mobility and improved quality of life. They are complemented by the clinic’s three expert massage therapists who specialise in soft tissue work, reducing muscle tension and tightness. The clinical team includes five support staff. It’s not just about backs. The team tackle all forms of muscle and joint problems, sporting and other injuries, headaches and migraines, neck and shoulder pain, hip and knee pain. They also specialise in pregnancy and paediatric-related concerns and offer a popular drop-in infant clinic. You can even book a relaxing hot stone or Indian head massage.
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ichelle Arthur, the talented stylist and colour specialist based at Florescence on Claremont Street, is gearing up for the party season. ‘I love doing special occasion hair, whether it’s for a Christmas party, a romantic date or a winter wedding. Great hair gives such a confidence boost!’ ‘This season’s party styles are all about red carpet glamour, whether it’s Hollywood waves or softer boho inspired up-dos, designed to flatter a client’s features and work with this season’s party dresses, which are more about block colour and silhouette than embellishment and pattern, so hair needs to shine!
with one of GHDs ambassadors, so clients will not only look great, but be on trend’. Aside from big days and big nights out, Michelle can help you find the perfect winter shade and style. She’s particularly known for her brilliant colour work and holds a L’Oréal colour specialist degree.
‘Where clients are rushing to get to their Christmas party, I also offer an express styling service, creating waves and curls on dry hair. I’ve just done a bridal styling course
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the ideal exercise for winter
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inter exercise isn’t always easy. Running outdoors generally involves being miserably cold and wet, cycling involves too much Lycra and swimming can turn your expensive highlights a sickly shade of green. Let’s face it, most of us want to stay indoors and huddle on the sofa, bingeing on box sets till spring.
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Yoga, however, could be your perfect form of exercise over the winter months. Classes are indoors, often in hot rooms, you can wear comfortable clothes and it offers enormous health benefits. You can even use YouTube and follow some yoga workouts without leaving the living room. Yoga is over 5000 years old and is practiced by more than 300 million people worldwide. It’s great for those of us who sit at a computer all day, helping to release tension in the neck and shoulders, boosting immunity, improving breathing control, helping with bloating, and reducing stress. Regular yoga practice
improves flexibility which in turn reduces the chances of overuse injuries and injury through muscular strain. Maintaining a good level of flexibility will certainly help you stay healthy, not to mention independent, later in life. Yoga also offers considerable mental health benefits. Not only will you be welcomed into a new community should you join a class, but yoga helps you practice mindfulness and gratitude and many people find that a class or their home practice helps them feel less anxious and stressed. It’s a chance to get away from your worries. The best thing about yoga is that anyone can benefit. It doesn’t matter if you are unfit or elderly, overweight or hate exercise. Your teacher will adapt the poses to suit you. So, there you have it - grab a mat, find a class and start your yoga journey.
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Do you have a lump or bump on your skin you would like removed? Is it causing you to cover up? Does it get in the way of jewellery, clothing or daily tasks? WE CAN HELP! Typically, the National Health Service will only remove a lump or bump from the skin if it is deemed to be affecting physical or mental health. If it is considered to be a cosmetic problem, it is often suggested that you make an appointment with a private clinic to have it (or them) removed. So what do you do? There are many types of lumps and bumps that people have on their skin, when diagnosed as cosmetic by your GP, sometimes they may cause you pain or discomfort due to their location, they often can be unsightly and can stop you wearing some types of clothing, affecting your self-confidence. Our specialist team can provide you with options on how to deal with any lump or bump via a quick and simple examination.
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Treat Yourself Right
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hen Brenda Cardno decided to set up her own beauty therapy and treatments business in 2012, she had no idea Treat Company would be as popular as it is today. The Treat team also includes another three full-time beauty therapists: Rebekah, Nicola, Sophie and also Brenda’s daughter Kacey who is currently at Year 2 at Nescol, and between them they bring a wide range of experience and a consistent quality of care. As well as offering manicures, pedicures, facials, lash and brow treatments, hair removal, spray tans and massage appointments, Treat
Company keeps up to speed with some of the latest developments and is expecting delivery of a new updated 3DLipo machine in October. Brenda says, ‘We are very excited about this new machine, and because people do need to invest time in a course of treatments, we are flexible about our opening hours. Just give us a ring to arrange a time suitable for you.’
In fact Treat Company is proud to focus on their customers and their wellbeing. ‘I’ve attended a few salons and spas over the years, including some excellent experiences, but sometimes you can feel like you’re on a conveyer belt, and I wanted to make sure our customers feel more like family than a number. Time to yourself is often in short supply and Treat Company strives to make it enjoyable and relaxing,’ Brenda explains. Treat Company, 7 Cairndenity Place, Inverallochy nr. Fraserburgh AB43 8TD Tel: 01346 583365 TreatCompanyFamily
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look like a star this christmas with Andrew Scott Dental Care
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he Christmas party season will be with us in no time. If you want to sparkle this festive season, now’s a great time to consider treatments such as teeth whitening, facial fillers or muscle relaxing anti-wrinkle injections.
proceeding with treatment. If you’d like to know more but feel unsure about what treatments would be best suited to your needs, then book a free initial cosmetic consultation with Patricia Cameron to find out more.
These treatments offer a natural, more youthful look, but take time to be fully effective, so October and November are best for booking a free initial consultation with cosmetic dentist, Patricia Cameron. That way, you’ll look absolutely fabulous in time for the celebrations to begin. Whether you want to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles or perhaps brightening your smile, we’ve got it covered at Andrew Scott Dental Care.
It could be your best ever Christmas present to yourself.
15A Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XB Tel: 01224 806700 andrewscottdental.co.uk
It can be a bit daunting when you initially consider cosmetic treatments, so we strongly recommend that you carry out checks to ensure that you attend a reputable clinician before
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itness isn’t just for the young. In fact, now that we live longer, it’s even more important to keep active and healthy. Increasingly we suffer ill-health from diseases and ailments which are underpinned by lifestyle factors such as obesity, nutrition and exercise, yet many of these can be improved with regular attendance at the gym or classes at David Lloyd Club in Aberdeen. You can work with a personal trainer who understands that
you might not be as flexible as you once were and who helps you to reach your fitness goals, whether that’s dropping a few pounds, improving your cardiovascular health, improving suppleness through yoga or Pilates classes, building muscle strength in the gym, enjoying a few laps in the pool or improving your tennis game. We’re so committed to helping people age more healthily that we’ve even made a commitment to employ at least one fitness trainer in each club who is over 55 themselves. One of our oldest personal trainers is 73! The whole ethos of David Lloyd Clubs is to be welcoming to all ages. It’s a place where the whole family is welcome to get fitter together and to enjoy the social aspect of the club too, making it a great place to meet new friends as you improve your overall health and wellbeing. Given the wide range of health benefits that being active can bring, especially as we age, we are proud of the role our clubs are already playing in helping people age well.
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COLD WEATHER MEANS SKIN NEEDS A BIT OF EXTRA CARE, SO HERE’S OUR PICK OF BEAUTY ESSENTIALS TO STOCK UP ON THIS WINTER TO KEEP YOUR SKIN LOOKING GOOD...
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Pixi Hydrating Milky Lotion
Lucas Paw Paw Ointment
Winter takes its toll on our skin. Outside, the freezing temperatures can leave us red and weather-beaten, while indoors, having the heating on full blast can have a drying effect. Pixi skincare’s multi-use moisturiser is a lovely milky lotion, which really gives a hydration boost to both face and body. (£24, Pixibeauty. co.uk)
Lucas Paw Paw ointment will be your lips’ best friend when the temperatures plummet. The lip balm is enriched with ingredients that will not only save your lips from being cracked but also help in preventing cold sores. (£4.95, Pawpawessentials.co.uk)
Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment The delicate skin round the eyes can suffer, so try Kiehl’s best-selling creamy eye treatment with avocado. This is a little pot of eye therapy heaven infused with shea butter, avocado oil and beta-carotene all designed to hydrate the eyes. (£26, Kiehls.co.uk)
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate Wake up feeling refreshed and looking good with an overnight treatment like Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate on your face. This luxurious oil is just the thing you need to protect and nurture your skin, helping it recover while you snooze. You can also find Kiehl’s in Debenhams and John Lewis. (£38, Kiehls.co.uk). Their lip balm is excellent, too.
Egyptian Magic Cream Egypt isn’t the first place we’d normally look for winter skin care, but pop into Boots and pick up their Egyptian Magic Cream. The formula is simple and scent-free, mixed with honey, bee pollen, royal jelly, and bee propolis. Apply this through the day for a radiant glow that’s not down to a force nine gale. Perfect for our winter months ahead. (£29, Boots.com)
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AFTER GIVING BIRTH TO HER TWINS SEVEN YEARS AGO, CATALINA DUNBAR FOUND HERSELF IN A BODY THAT SHE HAD NOT BEEN FAMILIAR WITH PRIOR TO HAVING CHILDREN.
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she wanted, Mrs. Dunbar discovered something working out to lose weight is only a small part of the formula for success. As the weight comes off, you can be faced with a plethora of other issues, like loose skin, persistent injuries, scar tissue and the subdermal effects of ageing. And so, she scoured the globe to find the most advanced methods and treatments available, which she has now brought together under one roof so she can share her personal success with others.
With memberships now available, including exclusive corporate packages, Fit and Skin, located in the heart of Union Street, is a studio like no other. In her quest to reclaim the body
At the core of Fit and Skin is the state-of-the-art fitness studio, which incorporates the latest technology to ensure that maximum results are gained within the time constraints of a busy schedule. Ross Dunbar, General Manager with over 15 years’ experience in the industry states, ‘The classes on offer are high-intensity, highly
aving gone from a size 8 to a size 18, she suddenly felt like a stranger in her own skin and eventually decided she had to do something about it. Thus began a journey of discovery that ultimately led to the recent opening of Aberdeen’s most innovative health and fitness facility, Fit and Skin Studio.
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targeted, expertly supervised, and usually no more than 25 minutes in duration.’ With specialist equipment like suspension trainers and EMS body suits, which send electronic impulses to your muscles to greatly amplify your workout, this is not your typical gym. In fact, EMS technology has been used by professional athletes and celebrities because it helps participants to build muscle and lose fat at a much faster rate than a normal workout. Combine it with other targeted classes like Boxing and Suspension Training, and you will soon be on the path to a new body. Complementary to the workouts, and perhaps even more exciting for Aberdonians, are the skin and body treatments available at Fit and Skin. These non-invasive, cutting edge therapies have been brought here from all around the world.
Hydrotherapy, or underwater massage, uses a full-sized bath and a manual high-pressure jet to deliver a deep tissue massage to help aid recovery, reduce pain and cellulite. Full Body Ozone and CO2 Therapy has been shown to detoxify the body, boost the immune system, increase energy levels and help with insomnia. And there are so many other therapies to choose from, most which fit nicely into a lunch break - cryotherapy, HIFU Face and Body, cavitation, skin tightening, and even a machine that builds pelvic floor strength, which every woman should try.
with a wealth of experience in their respective fields. They know that everyone has their own goals, and their own unique challenges to achieving those goals, so they create a bespoke plan that addresses all the issues that keep you from feeling your best. The ultimate objective is not just weight loss, but a complete transformation.
At Fit and Skin Studio, the approach to weight loss and fitness is as universal as it is individualistic. Here, you will find a strong team of carefully selected fitness and skin specialists
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assage therapy has been an integral part of Thai culture for the past 2,500 years. Believed to have been invented by an acquaintance of the Buddha, the healing powers of Thai massage have been celebrated since long before modern medicine. Focusing on the body’s energy lines, this alternative therapy combines acupressure with Ayurvedic principles to deliver a treatment that is as relaxing as it is restorative. Rosemount Beauty, located on Esslemont Avenue, is Aberdeen’s newest Thai massage parlour, offering a variety of traditional treatments in a relaxed environment. The salon’s owner, May, has been practising Thai massage for nearly 30 years and dreamed of one day opening her own shop, ever since moving here from Thailand. Now, with three treatment rooms and a large manicure/pedicure area, she is sharing these ancient remedies with the granite city. In Thai massage, the therapist works the full body, focusing on pressure points to relieve tension, improve circulation and increase energy levels. This is a deep massage, with the practitioner often standing astride the massage
mat to more easily manipulate the body, or to assist with yoga-like stretches in the more traditional methods. The feet receive particular attention as well, as their wellbeing is considered a top priority in Thai culture. Rosemount Beauty specialises in Thai traditional massage, aromatherapy oil massage, and reflexology therapy, with some sessions lasting up to two hours to ensure maximum benefit. You can also enjoy a spa manicure and pedicure, or choose from a variety of waxing treatments. Thai massage is a holistic art form, focusing as much on the physical body as on the parts of ourselves that we cannot see. Whether you are looking for relief from pain, or just need to restore peace and wellbeing after a hectic week, May and her team at Rosemount Beauty can show you why this traditional therapy has survived the ages. 66-68 Esslemont Avenue, Aberdeen AB25 1SR Tel: 01224 640300 or 07881208223
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No.1 The Guest House Aberdeen’s welcoming new hair salon
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ince opening in June, the Guest House’s blend of flattering hair styles, perfect colour services, minimalist décor and a great team, has made it a popular new fixture in the city’s salon scene. The Beechgrove Terrace location combines the friendly feel of Rosemount, with the style of the West End, in a little oasis of tranquillity. Even parking seems simpler.
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Salon owner Carol Garden and her team, which includes Murray Smith and Paula Morrison, combine considerable experience with an eye for the latest styles and an understanding of what suits their clients’ busy lifestyles. The full-service menu includes stylish cuts for the whole family and some outstanding custom colour work including balayage, feathering, baby lights and ombré effects, as well as Racoon hair extensions, special occasion and wedding hair. The salon
even offers online booking and late nights all week, as well as being on hand with a much needed coffee or a pick-me-up prosecco. The eco-conscious salon uses the premium vegan L’Anza product range which is free of sulphates, parabens and has biodegradable packaging. Isn’t it time you checked in to the Guest House? 1 Beechgrove Terrace AB15 5DR Tel: 01224 640745 no1theguesthouse
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e’d like to think of autumn as a season of romantic mists and mellow fruitfulness, but it’s often more a case of south-easterly gales and horizontal rain. The temptation is to abandon any attempt at being fashionable in favour of being swaddled from head to toe in several layers of duck-down and bulky knitwear. If you’d prefer not to look like a waddling hot water tank, there are lots of options if you want to look stylish while staying cosy… 01 © Joe Browns / 02 © Debenhams / 03 © Wallis / 04 © Oasis / 05 © Hobbs / 06 © Dorothy Perkins
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Meet Scott Stephen, the Executive Chef at Banchory Lodge, the boutique country retreat set on the banks of the Dee ‘Food has always been a big part of family life. I used to help both my grannies produce good homely food from ingredients we’d picked in the farm garden. I knew then that it was what I wanted to do professionally,’ Scott explained. Now he’s passing on that family tradition to his daughter. ‘Sophie’s very much into baking at the moment, and cupcakes in unicorn colours is her current craze.’
‘At Banchory Lodge it’s about creating dishes with classic flavour combinations, always using the best possible ingredients, sourced locally where possible. We work with some great local suppliers; the cod in this recipe is landed in Peterhead and is in my kitchen by 11am that morning. Our approach is simple, fresh food, cooked well, and often with a twist in the taste.’ Dee Street, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5HS Tel: 01330 822625 banchorylodge.com
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POMMES ANNA 300g potatoes, semi waxy with firm flesh - Rooster or Maris Piper work well 70g unsalted butter, plus extra to grease Salt and pepper Grated Parmesan (optional) Grease two small, individual copper or cast iron frying pans with butter. Heat the oven to 180ÂşC. Peel and slice the potatoes very thinly - using a mandolin. Melt the butter in a pan and coat the slices of potato, seasoning well. Layer up the potatoes in the lined tins so that they overlap, and they are all used. Cover with buttered parchment paper and foil.
Roasted north sea cod with pommes anna, smoked bacon, peas & tartare sauce (serves 2)
Start to cook the Pommes Anna on a low heat on the hob for 4-5 minutes so that the bottom begins to turn lovely and golden. Bake for 40-45 minutes until tender and well-coloured. Remove foil towards the end of cooking to help brown if it is still looking a little pale. Sprinkle Parmesan over the top, if using.
TARTARE SAUCE 200ml mayonnaise 3 tbsp capers & gherkins, drained & chopped 1 small shallot, finely chopped Squeeze of lemon juice, seasoning 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl and serve straight away or store in the fridge until needed. FOR THE COD 2 x 160g cod fillet Heat 1 tbsp rapeseed oil in a non-stick frying pan; season the cod with salt and place skin side down. On a medium heat cook 80% through on the skin side, flip and add 25g butter. Remove from heat and allow to finish cooking. Add squeeze of lemon juice. FOR THE PEAS 125g frozen peas 60g smoked bacon lardons 20g silverskin onions Defrost the peas. SautĂŠ the lardons till crisp, add the silverskin onions and cook until a light golden colour. Add the peas and warm through. Season and plate up.
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Mac’s Pizzeria is located on the first floor of the former Esslemont and Mackintosh building on Union Street.
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his casual, open eating space is dressed in natural textures and atmospheric lighting, but the star of this show is the monstrous bespoke pizza oven that is on fiery display in one corner, turning out fresh, Neapolitan style pizzas every sixty seconds. We visited on a Wednesday night, and the crowd made it clear how much this city needed a casual but authentic pizza restaurant. The menu is deliciously simple - a handful of starters and sides, and a selection of fresh, thin-crust pizzas topped with gourmet ingredients at an incredibly reasonable price.
To begin, we tried the garlic infused crostini, topped with plum tomatoes and the freshest pesto I’ve ever tasted. I created my own pizza, starting with the tomato base and adding a host of fresh toppings including artichokes, olives and chestnut mushrooms. My daughter was more adventurous, taking a vegetable-laden base and adding Mac’s nduja spicy sausage, which apparently packs a real punch. There are some great options for meat lovers, like the blaggis (black pudding and haggis), and vegan cheese for those at the other end of the spectrum. Whatever your taste, Mac’s has a pizza for you.
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Esslemont & Macintosh reimagined with two new restaurants
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The Esslemont Bar & Restaurant and Mac’s Pizzeria, situated in the former Esslemont & Macintosh department store building, have opened following a six-figure transformation led by architects Nicoll Russell Studios. The Esslemont Bar & Restaurant is on the ground floor and offers a comfortable upscale dining experience, seating up to 100 people with private dining for 12; while on the first floor Mac’s Pizzeria 120 seat eatery focuses on classic Neapolitan pizza and a relaxed vibe, with sharing tables and a semi-private area for group bookings and kids parties up to 14.
The Quayside can come to you… The Quayside Restaurant & Fish Bar, multi-award winning fish and chip shop and winner of Trend’s 2018 Life with Style awards - Best Bistro award have gone mobile. They are offering a bespoke catering experience for all kinds of events from private parties to festivals, bringing their ethos of buy local, buy seasonal and buy fresh. Get in touch on info@quaysidegourdon.co.uk. A wee thankyou will be sent to all suggestions that work out!
Wood & Wool is an idea created to allow us to share with you our unique collection with the materials we use and the way in which we enjoy uniting these together. We are after all WOOD & WOOL ! The Mill of Hirn, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5QS Tel: 077348 75797
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Eat on the Green’s Craig Wilson champions local suppliers
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s the harvests come in and the game season kicks off, autumn brings out the best in local produce. In the restaurant, as well as growing our own veg and herbs, we use some of the region’s best food producers. The quality, flavour and freshness is unrivalled. Artisan products are so refreshingly different and have their own food story. Buying local makes sense in terms of food miles, but also in terms of quality.
Two particular favourites are worth adding to your own shopping list. The Veg Co (vegco.uk) produce some amazing sauces and jams, as well as growing chilies and tomatoes sustainably on their family farm near Ellon. Hungry Squirrel (feedthesquirrel.co.uk) make a delicious range of nut butters in Peterculter. You can find both at farmer’s markets and food fairs. Eat local and enjoy it.
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Riffing on classics is an age old game, and this tasty number takes a punchy tequila Highball and compresses it into a short blend of sweet fruit notes and more fiery earthy character. Focusing on key areas that make a classic what it is, allows twists to stay true to their predecessor as well as giving room for change. Tequila still playing the frontrunner, ginger beer’s fire and kick is replaced by both a fresh ginger syrup and a touch of earthy and smoky Mezcal. Cassis replaced by an in-house blackberry syrup to bring tart and fresh fruit notes, with lime for balance orchidaberdeen.com
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e headed to Ballater on a sunlit autumn evening for our date with a tasting menu at Rothesay Rooms, the restaurant run by The Prince’s Foundation. The cosy, relaxed surroundings coupled with a friendly and knowledgeable team provided the ideal backdrop to sample first class Aberdeenshire produce. We’d come to try the six course menu with paired wines, and from beautifully tender venison to firmly flaky hake, unctuous duck to oozy cheese, each course just kept on delighting with taste, texture and presentation. Particular favourites were the venison shoulder and cauliflower on the confit duck. The optional
paired wines came with tasting notes from the expert team, and the open kitchen provided a cohesive feel to the whole room. Chef Ross Cochrane was on hand to explain his passion for culinary adventure, ‘We offer an experience rather than just choices on a menu, and we want that to be available whether you walk in off the street or book ahead. You can also have the tasting menu for tables of six or more in our private dining room.’ Open Wed dinner, Thu-Sat lunch & dinner, Sun lunch. Rothesay Rooms 3 Netherley Place, Ballater AB35 5QE Tel: 01339 753816 rothesay-rooms.co.uk
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Carmelite’s Christmas season so popular, planning starts in February. By the time the last party is over, the team will have served up around 6500 meals.
Carmelite is known for being eclectic and Christmas is no different - bring your party to a traditional party disco, or a cabaret theme night of live Motown or live Blues Brothers. You’ll get fabulous food, a great night out, and best of all, you leave the washing up to Jamie’s team, too!
f you think preparing Christmas dinner for the family involves a lot of effort, spare a thought for head chef Jamie Havelock at Carmelite in the Merchant Quarter.
That’s literally a tonne of beef, each succulently tender joint slow cooked for fourteen hours, almost 500kg of perfectly roasted turkey, 13,000 chipolatas and 19,000 Brussels sprouts.
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ARLENE AND MARGARET MAKE WAY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
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ne of Aberdeen’s longest established and best regarded interior design businesses is looking for a new owner to take it into the 2020s and beyond. Creative Interiors’ owner Arlene Ogston has built up the company’s client list and prestige in the twelve years since she bought the company from the original owner. Now Arlene and her colleague Margaret have decided it’s time to retire and pass the business on to a new owner. Arlene explained, ‘Creative Interiors is a great lifestyle home business opportunity for someone with design qualifications and interiors experience, or perhaps someone looking for a career change - someone who is passionate about design, business-savvy and gives clients confidence in their abilities. ‘I’m happy to provide the new owner with a long handover and plenty of support.’ Creative Interiors has many loyal clients, with new projects coming from referrals and repeat business.
Arlene and Margaret also design appealing show home interiors for a local house builder. Arlene added, ‘I’ll miss working with all our clients, tradespeople and suppliers. Many have become friends over the years. I’ll miss the thrill of seeing a job completed and transforming a tired home into a stunning new area for the owners to enjoy. I’m looking forward to simply relaxing and spending more time travelling with my husband’.
Arlene’s impending retirement has created a tremendous opportunity for the right person to acquire a successful business with a readymade client bank, existing accounts with many of the leading suppliers of fabrics, wallpapers, furniture and lighting and access to an existing team of loyal, trustworthy and experienced sub-contractors.
If you’d like to discuss this opportunity, call Arlene on 01224 744040 or 07740 796098 for an informal chat or email: creativeaberdeen@btconnect.com.
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rt lovers have been fortunate this year, with the imminent re-opening of the city’s art gallery and well known businessman and art collector, David Reid’s decision to set up a new gallery in Ballater. The Ballater Gallery specialises in work by over 50 internationally acclaimed Scottish artists, many of whom don’t exhibit elsewhere in Scotland or the North-east. It’s a testament to his dedication to bringing the best artists to the area that David has personally visited each one wherever they are based. David is known for his work on two hugely successful art shows which raised over six figures for Maggie’s Aberdeen, the cancer care centre.
You’ll find a thoughtfully curated range of original work from leading artists such as Stephen Conroy, Marion Drummond, Alexandra Gardner and Jack Morocco, as well as being the sole non-London gallery to represent the highly collectible Scottish painter Iain Faulkner. There are land and seascapes, figurative works, and still life pieces, in a spectrum of hues and styles from the classical to the abstract, the colourful to the restrained palette. The Ballater Gallery’s Website is constantly updated and one will see that Alison Cowan’s bright acrylics and Cecilia Cardiff’s wonderful observations of waiters and bottles of whisky and champagne are literally selling like hot cakes! It’s the sort of place where you’re almost bound to discover something you love.
The gallery also offers some superb bronzes and sculptures. If you can’t find quite what you’re looking for, the friendly staff are always happy to show you pieces from stock, because the gallery can’t display all the work held. Ballater itself is undergoing a renaissance, with the world-renowned Fife Arms, the hugely successful Carriage and The Rothesay Rooms restaurants, as well as galleries, vintage and collectable shops and some superb delicatessens, so the Ballater Gallery provides another compelling reason to take a trip to Royal Deeside. 46 Bridge Street, Ballater, AB35 5QD Tel: 01339 755444 ballatergallery.co.uk
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t this time of year, most of us have three main shopping trips on our agenda. Finding perfect festive gifts for friends and family, refreshing our winter wardrobes with cosy knits and standout accessories, and having a scout around for something we love, that we can then drop subtle hints about finding in our Christmas stockings. It can be stressful, but the good news is that you can do it all at Turriff’s fabulous KAGA Gifts. Owner Ann Forbes has a wonderful eye for cosy winter woollens and tops, accessories and gifts that are a bit different, yet well priced. There are some
superb wraps and faux-fur trimmed ponchos and a range of co-ordinating scarves and handbags in animal prints that are both stylish and practical. You’ll find one of the Northeast’s best selections of fashion jewellery and a ever-changing selection of lovely gifts. There are new selections of Christmas gifts arriving daily and Ann always has some gorgeous things you won’t find elsewhere. Take a trip to Turriff and come home feeling great and well ahead on your Christmas shopping. 19 High Street, Turriff, AB53 4ED Tel: 01888 568067 KAGA-Gifts-Ltd
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Design your garden now for summer 2020 With autumn here and potentially a long winter ahead, it offers homeowners a great opportunity to plan their garden for the following year. Designing a garden can take several weeks up to several months, with many factors to consider and discuss. Taking the time to carefully design in Autumn/Winter gives a team of professional garden designers ample time to carefully work through design issues and plot the intricate detail. Starting early, allows for a more efficient approach when organising materials, labour, planting and the finishing touches to get it ready for those long relaxing summer days. Papillon Design & Landscaping specialises in all aspects of garden design and construction. It strives to create 'forever gardens’ that exceed clients’ expectations. Papillon uses the latest software to visualise designs and reach the best outcome.
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Inverurie director honoured by the Whisky Ambassador A North-east whisky expert has been named as the first tutor in the North-east of Scotland accredited by a leading industry body. Mike Stuart - director of the Inverurie Whisky Shop and manager at the town’s Black Bull Inn - has been awarded the honour by the Whisky Ambassador, a global initiative designed to set standards of best practice across the licensed trade.
Sue launches stunning Crathes garden book Susan Bennett, who volunteers as a garden guide at the National trust for Scotland’s Crathes Castle and Garden, has produced a lavishly illustrated and immaculately researched book covering the garden’s history, landscaping and planting. Crathes is currently ranked the top garden in Scotland and one of the top fifty gardens in the world. The book, which covers four centuries of the garden’s history is both gorgeous and fascinating. It’s available from local book shops and the castle gift shop for £30.
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Gifts and homewares POP IN FOR A PERFECT CHRISTMAS Come and see our sparkling new collection of luxury Christmas decorations, glittering baubles and seasonal wreaths. Pick up something to treasure from our selection of gifts and unique homewares to suit all budgets, or treat someone on Santa's nice list to an original artwork or limited edition print.
Get in the festive spirit at our open day from noon till four on Sunday 17 November and join us for mulled wine and scrumptious mince pies. Festive decorations, gifts and art to take Pryde in!
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NY Skin Clinic opens Bruce conquers fundraising challenge Bruce Russell, a director of recruitment specialist Right People, has successfully climbed 50 Munros in 150 days, three weeks ahead of schedule by scaling Carn an Tuirc, near Braemar. He also exceeded his fundraising target of £1,000, raising more than £1,400 for Charlie House, by walking 220 miles and, with a total ascent of 28,250m has scaled the equivalent of Everest (8848m) more than three times over. Accompanying him on many of his climbs were his wife Clare and Charlie Dog, the charity’s fluffy toy mascot.
NY Skin Clinic is opening on 7 October, offering the latest state-of-the-art technology and the very best innovations in aesthetic treatments. Centrally located at 92 Fonthill Road, Ferryhill, with adjacent on-street car parking, NY Skin Clinic’s premises is on 2 levels with reception and four treatment rooms. The clinic promises friendly and caring staff with discretion and confidentiality guaranteed.
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irstly, keep in mind that if you prune at the wrong time, it’s not the end of the world! It’s easy to correct in the next growing season by pruning at the right time. Here are some general rules for pruning: SPRING-FLOWERING TREES & SHRUBS: These flower on wood produced during the previous seasons’ growth and should be pruned soon after they stop flowering. SUMMER-FLOWERING TREES & SHRUBS: These flower from new wood grown in the same year, so prune these in late winter or spring before new growth starts Pruning trees and shrubs without flowers or fruit: These should ideally be pruned when they are dormant, which is usually between November and March. DECIDUOUS TREES (THOSE WHICH LOSE THEIR LEAVES IN AUTUMN): Most deciduous trees are best pruned when dormant, in late autumn or winter. Don’t prune in early spring as many trees bleed sap if cut at this time of year. The exceptions to the ‘deciduous tree’ rule are maple, horse chestnut, birch, walnut and cherry trees which all bleed even towards the end of the dormant season, so prune these in midsummer after the new growth has matured. If major surgery is required or where pruning is required at height, this should be undertaken by a qualified and registered expert. There are plenty of good tree surgeons around to assist with these tasks and they have the correct equipment and knowledge to do so.
Evergreen shrubs don’t usually need heavy pruning, just shaping, unless they have been left too long. Most evergreen shrubs can be pruned just before growth starts in mid-spring - provided that the frosts have passed. Evergreens that are still flowering or about to flower in mid-spring can be left until flowering has finished. Hedges are best pruned between spring and summer - remember to leave hedges wider at the base than the top to help it keep its balance and shape. BOX HEDGING & TOPIARY: It’s best to clip this at the beginning of June as long as the night frosts have passed. Don’t clip them in full sunshine and try to do it on a dry day if possible. Make sure that you clear up all the clippings and remove them. Immediately after clipping box hedges, spray the entire hedge with a good dousing of seaweed extract solution, which helps to maintain the health of the plant. Plants are at their most vulnerable when newly pruned. If you want to avoid blisters, I would recommend purchasing some cordless, rechargeable hand shears. It’s much easier on the hands when clipping metres of box hedge or complicated topiary! If you want more detail on specific plants and how to prune these, I can recommend ‘The Pruner’s Handbook’ by John Malins as a good guide. I hope these tips help but if you want more detail there is a huge amount of information on this subject available on the Royal Horticultural Society’s website at rhs.org.uk.
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A new face at Banchory Spinal Health Banchory Spinal Health are delighted to introduce osteopath Alice Colla to their growing team. Originally from Italy, but having studied in Swansea, Alice brings new techniques and experience to the clinic, adding to the extensive services already on offer at Banchory Spinal Health. Alice joins the team of three experienced chiropractors and three massage therapists. banchoryspinalhealth.co.uk
North East Hair and Beauty Awards adds new categories
The North East Hair and Beauty Awards is open for entries, launching six new categories and the RUNWAY Gold competition. New categories include best cosmetic dentist, male grooming, wedding makeup, wedding hair stylist, salon interior and outstanding contribution. Finalists will be announced in October 2019 prior to a public vote to decide the winners of all 19 categories. The Awards ceremony will take place at the Chester Hotel on 8 December.
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Justin nets digital ambassador role Justin Mackland is a hairdresser in training at Ishoka Hair & Beauty, who has been picked to represent the UK as a digital ambassador for Schwarzkopf Professionals SKP Collective 2019/20 team. He will attend exclusive industry events, style hair for fashion shoots and attend hands-on workshops focused on hair and photography, as well previewing product launches. @justinatishoka
Five stars behind bars Peterhead Prison Museum has achieved a Five Star Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance award from VisitScotland. The former Victorian HMP Peterhead operated as a prison from 1888 to 2013. In 2016 it opened as a prison museum, allowing visitors to step back in time and see what prison life was like whilst hearing the officers speaking of their experiences as part of the audio tour. Peterhead Prison Museum’s Refuge Cafe also achieved a Taste Our Best award with a menu including Cambus O’May cheese ‘Jail Pie’ made by the local bakery.
Komao shines at British Hair and Beauty Awards Bucksburn-based salon Komao Hair Design have been celebrating their recent win at the British Hair and Beauty Awards. Salon owner, Faye Brandie was chosen as a finalist for the Manager of the Year award, and the salon won bronze for Hair Salon of the Year in Scotland and North East England as well as Bronze for Excellence in Customer Service in Scotland.
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Saks offer 100 free haircuts
Scotland’s first Aloft opens its doors in Aberdeen A brand new Aloft hotel has opened next door to the multi-million pound P&J Live on The Event Complex Aberdeen. The 150-bedroom hotel is part of the Marriott brand family, and is only the third Aloft in the UK. Aloft is aimed at the
next generation of travellers, offering tech-forward amenities, urban-style interiors and live music. Aloft even welcomes four-legged friends, with complimentary bed, bowl and doggie bag of delicious treats and toys available.
Put Sonya on your Christmas List After a successful second year, Cults entrepreneur Sonya Angus has rebranded and invites customers to discover her new fashion collection. The Unique Boutique, where gifts, furniture and homeware combine with personal customer service, now offers seasonal essentials for every wardrobe, from ever-popular ponchos to cashmere mix jumpers and scarves. For the festive season there is a curated range of gifts, as well as treats for your own letter to Santa.
The city centre salon is offering 100 free haircuts in aid of the Little Princess Trust. Saks stylists will do the haircut free, then the client donates at least ÂŁ10 to the trust and their hair for wigs. The charity initiative lasts until the end of November subject to availability in the Union Square and David Lloyd salons. The Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs free of charge to children and young adults who have lost their hair due to illness. saksaberdeen.com
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Superclan 2019
WHO: Organised by Ross & Candice Gatt, the SuperCLAN supercar drivers gathered to raise funds for CLAN cancer charity in Aberdeen.
Charles Milne, Steven Milne
Bill Telford, Nigel Mclean
Angie Smith, David Smith
WHAT: SuperCLAN 2019 saw 50 supercars follow a charity drive through the Highlands before returning to Aberdeen for a public display. In its ninth consecutive year, the event was a major success raising over ÂŁ12,000. WHERE: The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa Stephen Bellany, Malcolm Slater
Ross Gatt, Candice Gatt
Steven Mcknight, Lynsey Bradford, Colin Leask
Stuart Cross , Harry Wallace
Gillian Emmerson, Ethan Emmerson, Jay Emmerson, Dorothy Hardie, Eric Hardie
Paul Dunn, Angela Dunn, Suzanne Cameron, Lee Heinemann
Cafe 21 Opening Adeline Christie, David Burnett, Pam Burnett
Alan Fulton, Craig Byiers, Elaine Maitland, John Kelman
WHO: Cafe 21, a brand new Cafe located at Dyce train station offering breakfast, lunch, coffee, cakes and more. WHAT: An evening to celebrate the Cafe opening with delicious canapes, flowing bubbles and entertainment by Paul Black.
Debbie Cassidy, Jennifer Reece
WHERE: Cafe 21, Station Road, Dyce
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SeaCure wins industry Innovator Award
Well construction specialist, DeltaTek Global, has been crowned winner of the 2019 Press & Journal Gold Awards Innovation category. Winners were announced at the prestigious awards ceremony on Friday, 6 September. The category recognises excellence in offshore energy technological innovation which contributes to increased output, reductions in cost and time and a collaborative ethos. DeltaTek was awarded the accolade in recognition of its pioneering SeaCure technology. SeaCure provides stabbed-in, inner string cementing for subsea wells which delivers significant rig time savings.
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Benefits include no need for shoe tracks and therefore clean out runs, improved cement placement and reduced displacement, offline casing pressure testing, improved drill out performance and minimised risk of damage to the bottom hole assembly. Tristam Horn, DeltaTek CEO, comments: ‘We are absolutely delighted to have won this award, which recognises the work and dedication our team has put in to developing our technology. What started as looking for a simple solution to address common problems and save rig time quickly transformed into a reality. Winning this award really means so much to the entire team.’
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Come and enjoy a fabulous two-course lunch with a glass of fizz on arrival, a goodie bag and much more. Enjoy a fabulous fashion show from some of Aberdeen’s best loved stores.
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Wool for Ewe makes Small Biz 100 The award-winning Rosemount wool shop has been selected as one of 100 trail-blazing small businesses in the official count-down to Small Business Saturday, which takes place across the UK on 7 December. Wool for Ewe was founded in 2007 by Kathleen Fraser and offers local and luxury yarns for every budget and patterns for every style, set in the heart of vibrant Rosemount.
Premier League darts season to begin at P&J Live Aberdeen has been a sell-out destination for the Unibet Premier League for over a decade, welcoming capacity crowds to the AECC, but the move to P&J Live will see the season open to record crowds on Thursday 6 February 2020. The tournament will then move to Nottingham, Cardiff and Dublin during the rest of the month.
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pening its doors to guests for the first time in February this year, Staybridge Suites Dundee has revolutionised luxury accommodation in the city. The luxury self-catering suites are the first of this type to open in Scotland. Staybridge Suites is located in the former Baxter Brothers’ Jute Mill, and offers a fabulous selection of studio and one bedroom suites, all of which come with full-equipped kitchens and luxury bathrooms. Staybridge Suites Dundee is offering Trend readers the chance to win a two night stay for two people in addition to dinner on one night in the 2 AA Rosette restaurant, Daisy Tasker. Our lucky winners will be able to enjoy a seasonal menu developed by Head Chef, former MasterChef Contestant Stewart Macaulay. Only a short walk from many of Dundee’s premier attractions, Staybridge Suites
Dundee is a perfect base for a stylish and luxurious break in the city, strolling along the redeveloped waterfront, visiting the heritage sites, doing a little shopping or popping into the new V&A. There are Staybridge Suites all over the world, from Qatar to Mexico, Russia to Brazil, so they’re a great choice for a flying visit or an extended stay. You can book a stay or find out more about Staybridge Suites Dundee at ihg.com/ staybridge/destinations/gb/en/unitedkingdom/dundee-hotels. To enter, go to trendmagazine.co.uk and answer this question:
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hether you have kids, or you’re just a big kid yourself, there’s nothing like the annual HMT Panto to get you into that fabulous festive spirit. Think of Trend as your Fairy Godmother, as we have a family ticket for four people up for grabs for this year’s all-star production of Cinderella. Louie Spence stars as Dandini, with HMT favourite Alan McHugh as The Baroness and Call the Midwife star Laura Main makes a magical
Fairy Godmother. Emmerdale’s Paul Leubke stars as Prince Charming and Rachel Flynn is Cinderella. Add a sprinkling of special effects and some riotous fun and it’s a brilliant night out for the whole family. Cinderella opens on 30 November and runs until Sunday 5 January. Book tickets via: aberdeenperformingarts.com or in person at the box office. To enter, go to trendmagazine. co.uk and answer this question:
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Hilton Aberdeen TECA opens Hilton Aberdeen TECA has opened on the site of the new P&J Live arena. The hotel has 200 bedrooms over four floors, including nine suites named after the region’s most famous sons and daughters - and the Presidential Suite has an
exclusive outdoor terrace space. Visitors can eat at the Quarter House Bar & Grill or the hotel’s bar and lounge Cask and Crema, and relax at the Devona Spa which boasts Aberdeen’s first range of Clarins spa treatments.
Save the date for Action Ladies Lunch The diary date for next year’s Action Medical Research for Children lunch at The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa has been released and it’s Thursday 12 March 2020. The speaker will be TV and theatre actor Brian Capron and tickets can be secured from maggieatchison@mac.com or 01224 310562
Christmas parties are a fantastic opportunity for organisations to say a big thank you to employees for all their hard work over the year. This provides a great morale boost to your workforce and gets everyone in the festive spirit! With the continued feel good factor in the city, we are gearing up for our busiest corporate Christmas ever! We work with key players across all industries, to deliver fabulous parties which would put a smile on even the biggest Scrooge’s face from 5 to 500 people. We offer one of the largest ranges of linen hire, chair covering and centrepieces in North-east Scotland and can design and deliver a memorable event whatever your budget.
Key trends for Christmas 2019 Natural elements such as pinecones, twigs and logs feature alongside traditional tinsel and baubles in muted golds, greens and warm reds.
Although our best festive seller is black and gold, consider shades of blue to create a whimsical and glamorous feel to your event.
Lights, lights and more lights! Whether its candle lights or canopy, we have the solution to create a magical, shimmering winter wonderland atmosphere.
We have a highly professional approach to corporate events. We take time to understand your company requirements from brand identity to staff engagement. In any event, we’re here for you.
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Getting there is pretty easy, with flights from Aberdeen to Gdansk in the north of the country, Edinburgh to Warsaw Chopin or low cost carriers out of Glasgow to Warsaw, Krakow, Katowice or Wroclaw.
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rakow makes the perfect base for a long weekend or city break. It’s a typically beguiling Mittel-Europe mix of castles and cathedrals, winding Old Town Streets, food outlets and shopping centres. There are a number of river cruise options that while away a lazy hour or two. If you’re in a contemplative mood, then a tour of the AuschwitzBirkenau Memorial site will put your own troubles into perspective. You can also tour the Oscar Shindler Factory Museum, or a salt mine. In the city itself, the
Basilica Mariacka, Wawel Royal Castle and the former Jewish district provide a potted overview of the city’s history. Avoid the tourist souvenir tat and head for Kacper Ryx Historical Shop and Lunaria. Kacper Ryx sells handmade traditional crafts while Lunaria has a great selection of Polish art. Other shops worth popping into include Koza Dereza for handmade toys, many local galleries, craft and ceramic outlets and sweet shops as well as the local markets at Stary Kleparz and the Cloth Hall.
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Relax after a weary day of trekking round Krakow’s attractions with a visit to Hammam Shahrazad, a traditional Turkish bathhouse where you can be massaged and pampered back to life and grab something to eat. Just as Scottish food is not all haggis and deep fried Mars Bars, so Polish cuisine has moved on from the days when every dish featured potatoes, cabbage and sausages. Try Art for a modern take on Polish specialities. Krakow offers a cosmopolitan selection of restaurants, with everything from decent sushi and a Taiwanese noodle bar to vegetarian options. Vegans have a slightly more limited choice, but Vegano offers some unusual and very trendy dishes. If you’re feeling more adventurous, the High Tatra mountains offer a wealth of snow sports and winter activities. It’s pretty close to Krakow and Katowice if a day’s skiing or snowboarding appeals, but if you want an all-action break then head for Zakopane, Poland’s winter sports capital. The town boasts some traditional Grand Hotels like the Stamary, alpine style chalets like the Aries Hotel and Spa and modern hotel chains, as well as a host of rental B&Bs. All can be surprisingly inexpensive.
The Tatras offer black ski runs as well as less challenging downhill routes, all terrain biking, mountaineering, canyoning, hiking and hillwalking, rafting, an aquapark and – for the very brave or very foolish – even a ski jump. You might want to check your travel insurance covers winter sports before imitating Eddie the Eagle. If your idea of adventure doesn’t stretch to coming home in a plaster cast, you can take the town’s cable car to the summit of Mount Kasprowy Wierch, which can offer spectacular views. You can also be in two places at once as you can stand in Poland and Slovakia with one foot on either side of the border. Pop into the restaurant for some hot chocolate. The town’s cheese museum proves surprisingly fascinating and the gift shop means to can take a taste of Poland home with you. The local area is known for its rather good oscypek sheep’s milk cheese and the guide is entertaining. Other than that, there’s a local museum, and another dedicated to Polish composer Karol Szymanowski and another where you can puzzle over the waxworks trying to work out who they might be. Whether you’re after a bit of history, culture, shopping or winter sports, southern Poland’s full of hidden pleasures.
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ver the past few years, the city’s Soundfestival has become a firm favourite amongst those with an appreciation for new music, with a thoughtful line-up of events that are always interesting and entertaining. The 2019 event runs from 23 October to 3 November and there’s a great mix of innovative and sometimes challenging work. This year, Soundfestival has a focus on endangered instruments, particularly showcasing the oboe with a fascinating series of performances from Christopher Redgate on the Howarth-Redgate oboe. Redgate has reinvented the oboe bringing a new dimension to the traditional mellow sound. Don’t miss his concert on 24 October with Quatuor Diotima, one of the most in-demand string quartets in the world today.
The first week’s highlights also include a world premiere of composer in residence, Ailie Robertson’s new work about motherhood, featuring the sensational vocal ensemble EXAUDI. Tickets for this opening event on 23 October at the Lemon Tree will go fast, so book well in advance.
In the festival’s second weekend, Nicholas Daniel continues to showcase the oboe in a number of concerts including a portrait concert of work by John Casken on 31 October with the Fidelio Trio in association with the University of Aberdeen, and a performance of festival patron Sir James MacMillan’s Intercession for 3 Oboes with Dutch oboist Oliver Boekhoorn and French oboist Jean-Pierre Arnaud on Saturday 2 November. There are also events to mark the reopening of the city’s Art Gallery.
Saturday 26 October brings a timely cello performance in the shadow of BREXIT, with We need to talk / Il faut qu'on parle, which explores the relationship between two cellists from France and the UK and their shared and not shared language. This is an intimate performance piece which also incorporates text and movement, but worth extending your comfort zone for. This weekend also features Claudia Molitor’s Decay, a moving piece which embraces the melancholy of loss and rejoices in the promise of change; Written in Fire, an emotive new work created by violinist Rakhi Singh and pioneering electronic musician Vessel (Sebastian Gainsborough) inspired by Janáček’s string quartet Intimate Letters; and new works developed as part of a composer’s residential weekend with Red Note Ensemble.
On the previous evening, Scotland’s contemporary ensemble Red Note will be joined by local new music group Any Enemy for a concert featuring new music commissioned by sound from three pioneering composers, Tansy Davies, Linda Buckley and Luke Styles. As well as individual concert tickets, there are a range of festival passes available for those who really want to immerse themselves in new music for a week or two. There are also some free events and you’ll find lots of concerts and performances in towns and villages throughout the shire as well as in the city itself. There are workshops for composers and musicians, late night sessions, lunchtime concerts, family events and plenty of opportunities to speak to the musicians and learn more about today’s classical music. For a full events listing and to book tickets visit: www.sound-scotland.co.uk
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hen I first moved to Scotland from America 22 years ago, I had never heard of a Christmas pantomime. Needless to say, I did not know what to expect, as my only understanding of the word pantomime had me thinking I would be watching a silent man with a white painted face climb an imaginary ladder for two hours. I could not have been more wrong. Although many think it to be a strictly British custom, panto as I now know it has been inventing and re-inventing itself since the middle ages, taking on some characteristics of early Italian street theatre, courtly European masques, and traditional English Mummers plays. Today, most pantomimes follow a well-known formula that has cemented their place as a family favourite during the festive season. While it is true that most pantomimes are adapted from popular fairy tales, it is more likely that children love this form of theatre because it is one time when they are invited to openly and loudly boo and hiss at the performers, and even
engage in raucous debate as to whether or not something is as it seems - ‘Oh no, it isn’t’! Adult audience members may enjoy some boisterous input as well, but their laughs typically come from the localised quips and overt innuendo, usually delivered by the cross-dressing dame. Because of the popularity of the art form, pantomimes now run throughout most of December, and some even beyond Christmas. In and around Aberdeen, we are absolutely spoiled for choice. The 2019 Panto Season includes productions of Cinderella at both Aberdeen’s His Majesty’s Theatre and Inverurie Town Hall, Snow White at The Tivoli Theatre, Beauty and the Beast in Peterhead, and The Snow Queen in Stonehaven. Although it is not something I grew up with myself, I am glad that pantomime has become a holiday tradition in my own family. Apart from all the obvious reasons to love the Christmas Panto, it is a wonderful side-effect that this gregarious form of expressive art attracts a widely varied audience, who might not otherwise be exposed to the joys of the theatre.
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Trend’s CHAS Afternoon Tea Aberdeen Garden Party Ladies Lunch WHO: More than 180 ladies donned their finery, hats and all at Trend's Afternoon Tea Garden WHO: Party in300 aidladies of Theattended Archie Foundation. the CHAS, Children’s Hospices WHAT: wereannual treatedAberdeen to delicious AcrossGuests Scotland, Ladies Lunch. cocktails from Orchid and Porters Gin, while Fifth Dimension provided a fabulous magic show. WHAT: The lunchprovided was hosted by Michelle Entertainment by Right There McManus. Paul Black Production's Danentertained Greavey gotthe theguests ladies on arrival, their feet and a dazzling fashion show Hobbs, Steven J Innes conducted thefeaturing live auction and Karen Millen, Coast,had Jigsaw and Phase Eight The Sugahoneyz everyone on their feet with showcased their latest their ‘girl power’ tunes.collections. CHAS dad, David Scanlan, WHERE: The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa shared his story about his daughter Willow, bringing home the reasons for the fundraiser. An incredible £73,000 was raised and after costs £56,500 will go to fully fund a senior CHAS staff nurse in Aberdeen for a whole year
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Pet portrait artist Katherine Deans shares her love of drawing animals… I grew up in a small town in Surrey, England but moved to Aberdeen 4 years ago. I love living near the beach and the beautiful Scottish scenery. I recently bought my first house and I am glad to call Aberdeen my home. I come from a very creative family as myself and three sisters enjoy creating artwork, tattoos and textiles. Throughout school, art and graphic design were my favourite subjects and I carried on with these subjects until I completed my A Levels.
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I’ve always loved animals, especially dogs. Ever since I can remember, I’ve been surrounded by pets through family and friends. Anytime a birthday or Christmas comes around I like giving people personal gifts, so I started painting pictures of their pets as presents for my loved ones. It wasn’t until I drew my sister’s Dogue De Bordeaux, Maximus, that people told me I should do something with my talent. Although I occasional get commissions for portraits of people, or even cars, I specialise in pet portraits. I enjoy drawing pets so much because I know how much they are loved by their owners and the style of my artwork is best suited for animals.
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When I’m working on a pet portrait, I like to keep the background plain as I feel the pet is the main focus of the drawing. To add colour, I use watercolour paint for the fur. This is when I can start adding definition by creating shadows where the paint in more concentrated or water the paint down where there are highlights. Once I am happy with the watercolour I then use a black ballpoint pen/biro to create the lifelike features of the animal. I draw each fur stroke in the direction that the fur grows to make the drawing look realistic. I vary the pressure of the pen to create dark and light areas and layer the strokes to add definition to the fur. Once this is completed, I add some white acrylic to areas such as the eyes, teeth and tongue to create the illusion of a wet/glossy surface. People often ask how I can capture a pet’s likeness and personality. I like to work from several photos of the pet so I can make sure the features are proportioned and situated correctly on the page. I can portray their likeness through fur markings, eyes and mouth areas and the photos sent tend to convey the pet’s personality well. Each drawing takes a couple of hours as I like to take time to perfect the drawing.
Prices depend on size of the work and the number of pets to be portrayed. My Christmas diary will be open from the beginning of October and anyone buying a drawing for Christmas will also get a hand drawn Christmas card of their pet. I also will be doing a Christmas competition on Facebook towards the end of October for a free pet portrait. To view my art work visit: KD Artistry @kd_artistry_26 Email: kd_artistry@hotmail.com
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f you’re planning the office Christmas bash or client event, by now you’ll have no doubt done all the hard work - finding and booking a suitable venue, hiring the caterers, and sending out the invites. But what about that certain something that makes it memorable - for all the right reasons! That vital ingredient necessary for any successful party: Atmosphere. Creating the desired atmosphere is always tricky - however, there are a few simple things you can do which will go towards making it a great night.
• Make sure that everyone is welcomed when they arrive • Create spaces for people to mingle and interact • Commit to your theme if you have one - a half-hearted attempt will garner the same response from your guests • Schedule appropriate entertainment Jeff Burns and Ivor Smith of Fifth Dimension have been helping create the right atmosphere at events throughout the world for over 20 years. Ivor said, ‘We specialise in providing magical entertainment that is sure to create the right atmosphere for your event. From
close up magic for dinners and mix and mingle style events to shows that are ideal for pre or after dinner entertainment. Whether it’s a large corporate event or an intimate dinner party we have a range of entertainment to suit.’ Jeff added, ‘If you’re having a client event we can also provide Branded Magic where we combine your message with our magic. It’s a great way to connect with current and potential clients subtly reminding them of your product, service and brand as they are entertained.’ Email:info@fifthdimension.biz fifthdimension.biz
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DORIC FESTIVAL
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, ABERDEENSHIRE Across the Grain Festival celebrating Doric and traditional music. livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk
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PETERHEAD, ABERDEENSHIRE Chillingly convincing ghost tours around Peterhead Prison Museum. peterheadprisonmuseum.com
MUSIC MUSIC HALL, ABERDEEN Listen to one of folk’s most enchanting voices with Kate Rusby at the Music Hall. aberdeenperformingarts.com
12 COMEDY FESTIVAL VARIOUS LOCATIONS, ABERDEEN Find your funny at Aberdeen International Comedy Festival with over 250 comedians performing across the city. Tickets 01224 641122
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GAMES CONVENTION P&J LIVE ARENA, ABERDEEN Leave Read Dead Redemption for a few hours and visit 4TG Game Con Gaming and eSports expo at P&J Live! p&Jlive.com
GHOST HUNT
DRUM CASTLE, ABERDEENSHIRE Drum Castle Ghost Hunt with the Scottish Ghost Hunts Team. ukghosthunts.com
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CHEESE FESTIVAL
P&J LIVE ARENA, ABERDEEN Help celebrate Wallace & Gromit’s 30th birthday at this year’s Cheese Fest UK. pandjlive.com
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GLEN TANAR, ABERDEENSHIRE Illuminator Night Trail Race. Fasten your headtorch and choose from three distances around stunning Glen Tanar this year. illuminatorrun.co.uk
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P&J LIVE ARENA, ABERDEEN Shoot your kids at the World’s largest NERF festival at P&J Live! ticketmaster.co.uk
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9 MUSIC LEMON TREE, ABERDEEN Dance yourself silly to Bahookie’s glorious blend of traditional ceilidh and modern dance beats. Lemon Tree. aberdeenperformingarts.com
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CHRISTMAS FAYRE
THE MARCLIFFE AT PITFODELS, ABERDEEN Fill your stockings at Trend’s curated Christmas Fayre. FREE entry 12-4pm at The Marcliffe at Pitfodels. If you’d like a stall contact: events@trendmagazine.co.uk
COMEDY SHOW LEMON TREE, ABERDEEN Not one but two helpings of the hilarious Moira’s Monologues, bringing Falkirk’s favourite cleaner to the Lemon Tree. aberdeenperformingarts.com
COMEDY SHOW
MUSIC HALL, ABERDEEN Jonathan Pie gives us his take on Fake News at the Music Hall. aberdeenperformingarts.com
SPORTS EVENT
LYNX ICE ARENA, ABERDEEN Head to the beach for some action at Aberdeen Lynx’s first home ice hockey game of the season. ticketsource.com
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CITY CENTRE, EDINBURGH Treat yourself to a day’s Christmas shopping in the capital. Leave Aberdeen at 8am in a luxury coach and spend the whole day in Edinburgh. trendmagazine.co.uk
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MUSIC HALL, ABERDEEN Frank Skinner brings his gently acerbic wit to the Music Hall. aberdeenperformingarts.com
HMT, ABERDEEN The Exorcist comes to HMT. Will they do the head-spinning vomiting bit? Will you have nightmares afterwards? aberdeenperformingarts.com
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the best possible start in life,’ she says, ‘and support for our aims comes in many different guises. For example, there is a knitting group which meets in Aberdeen’s Central Library. We also had an open day at the beginning of September and 22 people turned up, keen to find out how they could help, for example, in sorting out donations and helping deliver consignments for despatch by social workers, health visitors and teachers.’
The children’s charity AberNecessities is barely out of its infancy but already it has helped dozens of needy families in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire with supplies of nappies, clothes and cots.
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f proof were needed of the impact it has made, I saw for myself rooms bursting with donations from the public at Craigievar House, an unused office block in the Kirkhill industrial estate at Dyce given free of charge to charities. My guide was Michelle Herd, the part-time chief operating officer, whose position was made possible by the generosity of an old friend from her schooldays at St Joseph’s in Aberdeen, Miriam Smith, and her husband, Ian, a retired Domino’s Pizza supremo in Aberdeen. ‘They are both very valuable trustees of the charity,’ says Michelle, ‘and that is
exemplified by an extraordinary gesture of support they made at Ian’s 60th birthday party. Guests were invited not to bring presents. No, bring nappies, they said. The result was staggering. No fewer than 9,000 were donated and took up most of the space in the Smith garage for a while to EVERY the exclusion of any vehicles.’ Michelle is quick to give credit to her daughter, Danielle Flecher-Horn, for providing the impetus, as a mum of Freddie (3), and Nancy (1), to alleviate the pressure on young families with limited resources. ‘AberNecessities believes every child deserves
AberNecessities has also had to respond to wider needs that have been flagged up by families struggling to cope. Says Michelle, ‘We were asked if we could supply items for the bedroom such as beds, duvets, pillows and bedding and we have been fortunate to get generous discount from the local Sainsbury furniture firm in Aberdeen. We also try to give new mums toiletry bags for themselves. Another request we had was for wellies for playgroups and nurseries.’ Raising funds for the cause is another priority for Michelle who is keen to have companies choose AberNecessities as their charity for a given period. ‘We set out that intention at our launch in March and, of course, we need all the volunteers we can muster,’ she adds.
CHILD DESERVES THE BEST POSSIBLE START Interested? You can contact IN LIFE Michelle at Michelle@ abernecessities.co.uk or Danielle at Danielle@ abernecessities.co.uk.
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