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Contents published by Trend Productions Ltd 2 Rubislaw Place Aberdeen AB10 1XN Tel: +44 (0) 1224 631141 Fax: +44 (0) 1224 622280 info@trendmagazine.co.uk www.trendmagazine.co.uk Director Gill Buyers - gill@trendmagazine.co.uk Editor Niki Tennant - niki@trendmagazine.co.uk

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FASHION 16 Urban Chic Health & Beauty 12 Win a luxury spa break Food & Drink 28 A cut above 30 Trend takes tea 32 A piece of cake Features 8 You said it 14 The true colours of Coco Violet 60 Roll out the red carpet: Trend Oscars 62 Your letters 72 Guide to what's on this spring 82 The last word with Peter Mitchell

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Interiors 58 Taking the twee out of tweed 59 Win a set of designer cushions Art & Culture 35 Picture this 63 Earth-inspired art 64 Sound bytes Travel 52 Feast your eyes on spanish cuisine 66 Win a weekend in a highland retreat Motoring 65 Range Rover Sport Not so secret society 76 Glamorous gatherings

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Editor’s welcome As you can probably senseTrend has got bigger. We have added an extra 8 pages to your favourite mag and we hope you approve!

Rarely does an issue of Trend go by when we don’t meet an inspirational North-east native who’s done something exceptional to change their life.

This time, say ‘hola’ to Annie Manson. She bid adios to the big city rat race, uprooted to sun-drenched Andalucia and set up a cookery school within her rustic Spanish home.

And there’s also the one-time BBC producer who turned an assignment into a design business with one of her closest

friends. For your chance to win some of their creations, turn to page 58.

weekend break at idyllic Highland retreat, the Lovat.

The Trend team again introduces to our pages the work of a talented pair of young, North-east photographers, who capture the latest in urban chic men and women’s wear on our dramatic fashion spreads.

You’ve given us some great feedback, some of which we’ve carried on page 62, where there’s also an announcement about an exciting new feature to appear in forthcoming issues of your favourite glossy.

Trend wouldn’t be Trend without the chance to win outstanding prizes in our April/May competitions.

Thanks from the team to our contributors, advertisers, distributors and supporters. But most of all, thanks for reading. ‘Til June….

Enjoy a day of blissful pampering at the Marcliffe, one of Scotland’s most luxurious spas, followed by an overnight stay and a divine dinner with your partner.

Best wishes, Niki Tennant Editor

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Contributors sara davidson Sara is a 3rd Year student at the Robert Gordon University. She studies Communication with Public Relations and is currently on her 6 week placement at Trend. Sara has been assigned the role of Fashion Show Co-Ordinator for the ‘Trend Fashion Dedicated 2 You’ Fashion Show.

She has experience in similar events and hopes to pursue this as a career.

Amber bell A native of Texas, Amber Bell made the move across the pond with her husband for a one year Scottish adventure. In between travelling the UK and Europe on weekends, she works as a part-time sales and marketing coordinator.

tiger photography Deborah and Diane met whilst studying photography at Grays school of Art. With a blossoming friendship and a mutual admiration for each others' work, 'Tiger' was born. They are a creative duo with great ideas, a warm, approachable and friendly manner, and a healthy professional work ethic.

They love their work and this transcends into both their subjects and their finished images. www.tiger-photography.co.uk

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OTHER CONTRIBUTERS IN THIS ISSUE Newsline Scotland, David Nicholson, Leigh Mathieson, Alison Daniels, Peter Mitchell, Alison Shaw, Stylists Alison Keith and Charlotte Stroud Carol Brown - www.wineuncorkededucation.co.uk

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I got a text from the sister of the bride telling me about the hen party and what we’ll be getting done on the pamper day! I replied that I couldn’t wait and it was going to be a great day.

‘Don’t worry about your haircut... It looks fine!’

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A joke from a friend: ‘I was watching the 3D sports channel on Sky. It was so realistic I thought John Terry was going to come out and steal my girlfriend!’

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< Julia Yule, 42, Housewife, Huntly I got a text from a very good friend thanking me for the moral support I had been giving her.

I replied that it was no problem - any time.

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> Stephen Watson Watson, 20, Student, Culter Sent message to friend saying: ‘Do you want to go to the gym this week? It’s been almost 2 weeks since we’ve been! Haha’ Reply: ‘Haha yeah! We’re quite rubbish at this gym malarkey!’

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“Most of us are fixated with our bad points and ignore our best features,” explains Rae. “Make up should always enhance and bring out someone’s natural beauty, rather than mask it.”

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Coco Violet:

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A FASHIONISTA'S CV

It was a crying shame. A woman whose shoe collection exceeds 100 pairs was never destined to totter along the cobblestones of life as a desk-bound, all-be-it talented web designer.

After a decade with various design agencies, a defiant Lou Cooper pressed the Ctrl-Alt-Delete buttons on her keyboard to throw off the shackles of her stressful web creation career.

That’s when she set out to weave a new life in adulation of her greatest love: fashion. And aren’t we glad…

Renowned for her outlandish sense of style, Lou established Coco Violet in October 2007 on The Green, Aberdeen.

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and fashion, and sourced much of my own wardrobe from the internet, or from the sales rails that most people would disregard,” explained Lou, who for six months combined her quest to establish Coco Violet with her full-time web design job.

Aberdeen the 50s-inspired, handstitched Limb Clothing of London.

Wild-west style prom dresses can be specifically tailored to flatter anyone’s figure. And Coco Violet’s new collection of boned vintage-style corsets can reduce the waist by up to 4 ins.

Coco Violet flies in the face of the High Street retail concept. This is an Alice in Wonderland box of trinkets, a marvellously maverick glamorous boudoir.

But Lou wouldn’t be Lou without Coco Violet’s show-stopping collection of shoes.

Go on. Try on its creations. Any devotee of Coco Violet will defy you not to spin around like a little girl in her pink bedroom when no-one’s watching.

Lou’s is a concept that is forever evolving. She has introduced to

Check out the Shoemissy label, customised by Lou’s lovely friend, Anna Hayman of London. Let me at them….

70 The Green, Aberdeen AB11 6PE UK T: 01224 587423 F: 01224 587423 E: lou@cocoviolet.com www.cocoviolet.com

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Davy wears: 'G-Star' Vintage 460 Tapered Jeans with braces £120 AB10 'Full Circle' Check Shirt £55 AB10 'Nike' Dunk High 08 Orange and white high-top trainer £65 Attic 'Nixon' Fluro Orange Rubber player watch £150 Attic Reader Glasses £16 Topshop

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Naomi wears: 'Pinko' lace ruffle hem skirt (worn as top) £148 Cruise 'Pinko' wet look fitted pant £92 Cruise 'Chloe' mustard yellow Paratay tote £950 Cuise 'Ravel' leopard print heel £89.99 Fenner and Coburn 'French Connection' cluster teal and pink bracelet £18 Fenner and Coburn

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Davy wears: 'Fred Perry' Blue and White Sailor Tee £30 Concept 'Ralph Lauren Polo' Golf barrow Khaki Short £70 AB10 'Nike' Red bag £30 Attic 'Boss Orange' denim panelled High-top £193 Hugo Boss Reader Glasses £16 Topshop Socks 3 pairs for £7 Topshop

Naomi wears: 'Arrogant Cat' Long sleeve shift rainbow dress in yellow gold £138 Cruise 'Claudia and Canova' Pink tasseled Bag £60 Fenner and Coburn 'Moda in Pelle' Pink Patent Slingback £59.99 Fenner and Coburn

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Lesleyann wears: 'twenty8twelve by Sienna Miller' Short sleeve pink deep v back dress £250 Cruise Balenciaga' 0069 Sunglasses £230 Duncan and Todd 'Lulu Guinness' Orange patent cube bag £220 Fenner and Coburn 'Jimmy Choo' Nixon suede Platform sandal £460 Cruise

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Lesleyann wears: 'Arrogant Cat' All in one Leopard Jumpsuit £143 Cruise 'French Connection' Egyptian Style Necklace £40 Fenner and Coburn 'Vivienne Westwood' Pink Patent Leather Wristlet £112 Cruise

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Davy wears: 'Hugo Boss' Suit £460 Hugo Boss 'Akuy 1' white T-shirt £30 Attic 'Nike' Dunk High 08 Orange and white high-top trainer £65 Attic 'Nixon' Fluro Orange Rubber player watch £150 Attic (just seen) Glasses by Topshop as before

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THE prime of mISTER gordon Andrew Gordon

Owner, Andrew Gordon Butchery & Fine Foods

based on Chattan Place just 5 minutes from Queens Cross, the business is mainly a retail butchers shop specialising in top end quality local meats. The business also supplies various select restaurants, residential nursing homes and pre school nurseries. open until 6.30pm for four nights of the week and open at 7.30am.

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Who is your right hand butcher’s buddy and why?

That’s easy. Our customers and clients are, because without them and their custom and feedback we cannot progress.

Which country in the world do you think should be crowned culinary king, and why?

Having travelled to a large number of countries and experienced various cuisines I still believe that Scotland has the most to offer in the culinary world, and especially Aberdeenshire for its abundance of naturally grown produce and enthusiastic talented chefs.

In your life, who’s the amateur cook you most admire and why?

A number of amateur cooks visit my shop to buy produce and have a chat and also attend

the ‘Foodie Night’ demonstrations we do and I admire them all for reviving the Foodie culture and giving it a go.

Where did you last dine out and what did you choose?

The most recent dining experience I had was at The Santini Bis in Edinburgh while staying at The Grand Sheraton on a visit to some butcheries and delis, I had a fillet steak wrapped in smoked bacon.

What’s the most unusual or exotic meat you’ve ever sampled?

Supermarket meat - not a pleasant experience at all and not one I would recommend.

What’s the most unusual request received from a customer?

A sheep's head.

Dragon's Fire Venison Kebab Ingredients: 500g lean diced venison haunch Chilli Oil Crushed mixed chillis Garlic clove Onion Peppers Dark chocolate Fresh salad leaves, guacamole, sour cream, spicy salsa, flour wraps.

Wooden or metal skewers (We have our own secret recipe but the above can be used as a base mix for you to get adventurous yourself).

Method Place the diced venison haunch in a bowl and cover with chilli oil just so that all the venison has a glazed shine - rape seed based oil is best. Sprinkle crushed mixed chillis over the venison; add a crushed and chopped clove of garlic and a whole finely chopped onion, mix well. Leave to marinade overnight.

If you are well versed with your spices, feel free to add some of your favourites; some people at a little sugar or a tin of cola as well.

This encourages the marinade to penetrate the meat and create a tenderising effect.

Take a skewer and slide on a chunk of fresh pepper, then add a piece of venison and so on until you have enough to almost fill a skewer. Remember, you have to be able to turn it under the grill or on the bbq. The kebab should take about ten minutes cooking if you keep turning them.

Serve with guacamole, sour cream, spicy salsa and fresh mixed leaf salad to eat off the skewer or pack into a flour wrap. Dark chocolate also goes well with venison & chilli and a small pot of melted dark chocolate on the side may be a nice touch for people who wish to give it a go.

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Tea or Coffee? > words by carol brown

Falls of Feugh Restaurant and Tea Room Location, location, location – on the banks of the River Dee, by the Falls of Feugh where you can watch the salmon leap. We had walked up a snowy Scolty Hill before our visit, so felt that we had earned our treat!

Bright and airy with great views, this popular establishment lists many local suppliers on its menu. Scones are light and crumbly, and the menu also offers an enticing range of cakes, meringues and ginger bread to enjoy alongside a collection of teas and coffees.

Rosie Thistle’s Tea Room Rosie Thistle’s is part of Fenner and Coburn on Thistle Street and I can’t think of anything better than a venue that combines shoes, clothes and handbag shopping with cakes.

Afternoon tea is served here. Tablecloths are floral, the cups are china and your selection arrives on a cake stand. Afternoon tea included cream cheese and cucumber, and ham and tomato sandwiches on very fresh bread. On the upper tier was a selection of scones, very pretty fairy cakes, swiss roll and Tunnocks teacakes.

Falls of Feugh,Bridge of Feugh Banchory Aberdeenshire T: 01330 822123

31 Thistle Street Aberdeen T: 01224 632445

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The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa For a touch of luxury, spoil yourself at the Marcliffe. Relax on comfortable sofas while you enjoy a selection of teas and coffees.

Afternoon tea includes a choice of delicious freshly-made sandwiches, followed by scones and dainty cakes all presented on a cake stand. If you are feeling decadent, why not begin this treat with a glass of Champagne. What a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa North Deeside Road Pitfodels Aberdeen T: 01224 861000

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Walking is by far my favourite form of exercise, and I try to get out most days. My friends are under the impression that my walks always take me past places that are full of cakes and scones; I can’t imagine where they get that idea!

However, if I happen to get the urge for a skinny latte, Aberdeen and the surrounding area has an abundance of places to visit, and if on the off chance they offer the aforementioned cakes and scones, well, it would be rude not to indulge wouldn’t it?

Here are a few of the places that you might find me enjoying morning coffee or afternoon tea…

Circles Coffee Shop, Mannofield The interior is bright and welcoming in this busy, well located coffee shop. The clientele covers all age ranges and there is a small children’s corner with books. You can relax and make the most of the friendly waitress service.

There is always a good selection of cakes, scones and tray bakes which are freshly made on the premises. Coffee is organic, fairtrade and rainforest alliance certified, and there is a wide selection of Ronnefeldt teas and infusions.

Rock Salt and Snails There is always a great buzz to the atmosphere here. From mums with buggies, workers escaping from local offices and girls out walking, Rock Salt has a wide appeal.

Be prepared to share tables - it’s all part of the experience. Mugs of coffee are generous and there is always a selection of cakes, muffins and tray bakes. Don’t forget to pay a visit to the deli downstairs before you leave.

40 St Swithin Street Aberdeen T: 01224 200012

The Foodstory The emphasis at the Foodstory is on organic and local produce and it really is a showcase for local suppliers, so do check out the deli selection too. My organic scone came toasted with a dinky pot of wild raspberry jam from Huntly Herbs. Coffee is good organic, rainforest alliance and fairtrade, and there is a temping selection of breakfast rolls and croissants, all of which appeals to both sit in and take-away customers.

22 Rose Street Aberdeen AB10 1UA T: 01224 622293

569 Great Western Road Mannofield, Aberdeen T: 01224 312643

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A piece of cake The cup cake craze inspired by hit TV show Sex and the City is taking Aberdeen by storm. > words by niKI TENNANT

Sisters-in-law Fiona Kozak and Angela Edwards launched Dulcia last summer, after preparing sweet treats such as shortbread on sticks for friends’ children’s birthday parties.

“We recognised a gap in the market for something different and decided the time was right to launch our own business,” explained Fiona, who prepares the cakes from her home kitchen in Kingswells.

Much of the business partners’ initial work focused on establishing their style, which is quite unique.

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Dulcia – which Latin scholars will know translates as ‘sweet’ – has adopted the fun mantra: ‘I came, I saw, I ate cake.’

Added Angela: “We feel strongly that as well as tasting good, you eat with your eyes and our presentation is very important to us. We are both quite bubbly and quirky and our cakes are too!”

Dulcia’s bespoke cakes are creative masterpieces. Angela and Fiona have created a blackboard cake for a group of teachers, tractors ploughing fields, family

tree cakes featuring caricatures, and even a sugary leopard skin bra.

The sisters-in-law – whose offerings include a giant cup cake with 15 servings - guarantee to come up with a quirky idea that’s specially created for the recipient and the occasion.

Their creations have included a replica Mini car in honour of a 17-year-old’s birthday gift.

Dulcia’s cup cakes are also on sale at Rocksalt & Snails, Max’s in Westhill, Terroir in Cults, and the Ceramic Experience, Broomhill Road.

To explore ideas for a cake that’s as individual as the recipient, contact: T: Angela 07515877821 T: Fiona 07733217722 E: info@dulcia.co.uk www.dulcia.co.uk

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FEVER LONDON I B.YOUNG I NüMPH I YAYA Fenner and Coburn Online Coming Soon 31 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UY T: 01224 625894 E: fennerandcoburn@live.co.uk

Our Spring/Summer stock has now arrived!

Exciting new stock from Masai, YaYa and Fly of London and welcoming new lines form Moda in Pelle, b.young and Nümph! Come and brighten up your day and wardrobe.’

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Aspire… to be all you can be When cancer claimed the life of her beloved mum Frances (56), Linda Strachan chose to reappraise the balance of time she devotes to everything she holds dear.

Working for a pharmaceutical firm, nurse Linda covered the east of Scotland in a pressurised job that commanded long hours.

But when her mum passed away in January last year, the loss gave Linda the impetus to change her life.

“Having lost someone so close, I decided to do something that would give me more quality time with my kids, James and Ailidh,” explained Linda.

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She spent last summer training with Medics Direct. Linda then established Aspire Aesthetics and now practices from clinics in Rubislaw Den House, B’s Knees in Oldmeldrum, Edge in Inverurie, LookingLush@Parade in Alford, and Definition, Aberdeen.

She is among the first practitioners to introduce to the North-east revolutionary Genuine Dermaroller Therapy micro-skin needling treatment, which corrects skin flaws such as acne scarring, skin injuries, stretch marks and signs of ageing.

Read more about the technique in the June/July issue of Trend.

Aspire Aesthetics T: 07590 121946 E: info@aspireaesthetics.co.uk www.aspireaesthetics.co.uk

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When the camera captures treasured moments in time, those picture perfect memories are worthy of display.

also source ideal images for the workplace as part of its recently launched business package service.

From her gallery in Cults, perfectionist Gemma Moncur promises to transform your cherished photographs into bespoke, hand-crafted canvas blocks using the highest quality materials.

“As an independent, local business, my team places great emphasis on personal service, and we relish the opportunity to meet clients and discuss their requirements face to face,” explained Gemma.

Gemma established Canvas Blocks a year ago, and has developed a loyal following of both personal and business clients, including Prego Deli & Bistro, Angels hair salon and Sand Monitoring Services. The company can

At Canvas Blocks, photo correction, if required, is included in the price to ensure the best results. And because they use high quality inks printed on cotton 450gsm canvas, your print is guaranteed to last a lifetime.

3 easy ways to order: 1. online - www.canvasblocks.com 2. email us your photograph gemma@canvasblocks.com 3. call us to make an appointment 01224 862067 Canvas Blocks West Lodge Norwood Hall Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9FX T: 01224 862 067 M: 07747 828 358 E: gemma@canvasblocks.com www.canvasblocks.com 35

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21st Century Cocktalia...

Last month, I took a trip down to Edinburgh for a training session with Tony Conigliaro, International Bartender of the Year for 2009. Run in association with Havana Club, this great workshop focused on the bars and bartenders in old town Havana that were responsible for some of the world’s best classic cocktails.

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For a booze geek like me it was a really interesting session (the drinking session afterwards wasn’t too shabby either!), and it also reminded me of one of my favourite classic drinks, the Mary Pickford: 50ml x Havana Club 3 year old Rum, 25ml x Freshly Squeezed Pineapple Juice, 10ml x Maraschino Liqueur, 5ml x Grenadine Syrup Shake all ingredients together with ice and double strain into a martini glass.

The drink was named after Mary Pickford, the silent film star who was known as ‘America’s Sweetheart’, which was rather strange seeing as she was Canadian! Tony Conigliaro told us of his theory that she was having an affair with Al Capone down in Havana - not sure how long it will take him to prove it though!

Sadly, this is not a well known drink up in the North-east, with bartenders or drinkers, but get yourself to a good cocktail bar and try it out; the combination of flavours, along with the texture of the fresh pineapple, make it an absolute winner!

Society Bar & Restaurant 150 Union Street, Aberdeen T: 01224 633460 www.societygroup.co.uk

The conference suite offers spacious accommodation for groups of up to thirty delegates in a u-shaped setting, or up to sixty seated theatre-style, with additional break out areas. Not only do the conference facilities boast electronic whiteboards and video conferencing equipment, but it all retracts at the touch of a button, James Bond style, making your events feel more MI5 than MFI. And after a hard day’s meeting and playing with all the high tech gadgetry, why not head down to the bar for a Martini - shaken, not stirred - naturally!

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The Bauhaus, Aberdeen’s leading boutique hotel, is fast becoming a landmark of style and comfort in the city centre. Not only is the lobby bar the last word in quiet sophistication, with comfy seats and a cocktail menu that’s fun, frivolous and fabulous, but the hotel is set to open its outstanding new conference facilities at the end of May.

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Keeping it in the family is a recurring theme at progressive Aberdeen dental practice, Queens Cross Dental.

Principal dentist, Andrew Scott, and wife Ainslie – who is the surgery’s business manager – have recently introduced a convenient and cost-effective system of family check-ups for patients.

Explained Ainslie: “Over the years, our six dentists have welcomed mums, together with children, for check-ups.

Dads, however, tend to put off their own routine appointments and therefore risk neglecting their dental health.

“This new system entitles families to a free child check-up for every adult check-up. Because the whole family can attend and be seen together, it promotes responsible dental health in children from an early age and dispels any myths or fears about visiting the dentist.”

When children see parents attending a dental check-up in a relaxed, contemporary and friendly environment, it sets the precedent for later life.

Family check-ups – which Queens Cross Dental also offers to lone-parent families – are available mid-week or on a Saturday.

Continued Ainslie: “When children see parents attending a dental check-up in a relaxed, contemporary and friendly environment, it sets the precedent for later life.”

At Queens Cross Dental, parents are encouraged to introduce children from the earliest age, regardless of whether their teeth are examined during the visit.

By sitting on the chair, meeting the dentist, watching CBeebies on the overhead TV screen and leaving the surgery with stickers, children can familiarise themselves

with an environment in which they will go on to feel comfortable throughout their childhood and adult years.

The surgery on Queen Cross Dental’s lower floor has undergone a major facelift following a flood in November last year. The original and most traditional of the practice’s six surgeries has re-opened after a three-month refurbishment project. It has been transformed into a fresh, vibrant and contemporary space, with an overhead TV to promote relaxation during treatments.

To find out more, contact: Queens Cross Dental 80 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UL T: 01224 638889 www.queenscrossdental.com

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Top Aberdeen legal expert expands into new premises Aberdeen legal expert Lili Hunter is celebrating a move to new, larger offices to meet the demands of her growing business.

A well known face in the legal world, Lili launched Lili Hunter Consulting Limited to offer a solution-focused blend of services to deliver mediation, HR and employment law solutions. At the end of 2009, she announced the incorporation of her own law firm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lili Hunter Legal Limited. This year has seen the appointment of Operations Manager and Associate Employment Lawyer Louise Spark, and Trainee Solicitor Joan Kokovworho.

Lili Hunter Consulting and Lili Hunter Legal are now located at 499-501 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6DB. For further information visit www.lilihunter.com or www.lhlaw.co.uk or call (01224) 228100.

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Our friends recommended going to see Andrew Gordon on Chattan Place as we chatted to them over dinner about where to find a decent butcher in the city. We were told that Andrew Gordon Butchery & Fine Foods were years ahead with consistant quality compared to others in Aberdeenshire and we were not disapointed, we will not use anyone else now.â&#x20AC;? J.W Findlay

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“With more people aiming to resolve the issues arising from the breakdown of relationships amicably, awareness of the options available for handling such important matters is crucial.

“Alternative methods of dispute resolution, such as Collaborative Family Law and Mediation, allow separating couples to retain more control over their future, rather than becoming embroiled in protracted negotiations or having Courts impose sometimes unwelcome decisions upon them.

“Collaborative Family Law is a solutionorientated method where the parties separating are encouraged to work together, with their Solicitors, to find solutions to

suit their own family circumstances.

“The Mediation process differs from Collaborative Law, as the Solicitor/Mediator does not represent either party. The role is an impartial one, with the Mediator assisting separating couples in achieving a peaceful and constructive resolution to a variety of family conflicts and disputes.

“Sometimes Court action is inevitable, but it is important that clients are aware that there are alternatives. At Aberdein Considine and Company, our Family Law Department specialises in the full range of methods of dispute resolution and can advise on the most appropriate course of action to suit the individual.”

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Make your dream wedding a reality at one of Scotlands most historic and picturesque hotels Pittodrie House is set in 2400 acres of beautiful country estate and nestled at the foot of spectacular Bennachie. Its stunning views, private gardens, reputation for culinary excellence and impeccable service, combine to ensure you and your guests have the perfect day.

Ceremonies can be performed either in the hotel or on the estate and our wedding specialists will be on hand at every stage of your preparation and throughout your special day. We cater for weddings from 10-120, each with the unique care and attention they deserve.

For more information: W: www.MacdonaldHotels.co.uk/pittodrie E: weddings.pittodrie@macdonald-hotels.co.uk T: 0844 879 9066

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Picture Perfect

Mains of Drum A growing family business

Mains of Drum Garden Centre is relatively new, but the scenic setting and superb facilities have already made it hugely popular with gardeners and shoppers in the North East.

“We’re keen to make sure our customers can find everything they need for their gardens. We also recognise that some people prefer to do their gardening from their armchairs, so they’ll find plenty to tempt them in our clothing, home and gift departments!” explains Craig Forbes, whose family run the business.

If you’re looking for the perfect setting for the most important day of your life, the historic 13th century Meldrum House Estate has everything you could wish for to make your day a dream come true.

Whether it’s an intimate occasion or something on a grand scale in our marquee, we provide the high quality of service you expect. We offer stylish accommodation in the hotel itself or in the more homely lodge and have additional accommodation, along with a chapel, within our newly-refurbished stables. The hotel will also arrange all those little details that go to make your day a truly special occasion.

Picture yourself in the beautiful setting of Meldrum House and we’ll make sure your dream comes true.

Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Tel: +44 (0)1651 872294 Email: enquiries@meldrumhouse.com www.meldrumhouse.com Quote ref. TR0310 44

Mains of Drum is known for the quality of its plants and the care lavished on them by the staff, with everything from spring bedding to mature trees and shrubs available.

“This year we’re expecting a lot more people to take up growing their own food – whether it’s a pot of tomatoes on a window ledge or getting an allotment, there’s nothing like the taste of something you’ve grown yourself,” Craig continues.

A couple of hours browsing can mean a revamped garden, home and wardrobe, as well as relaxing over the tremendous choice of tasty meals and snacks the restaurant offers. If only there was a way to grow the yummy cheesecake at home!

Drumoak, Banchory, Aberdeenshire T: 01330 811333 www.mainsofdrum.co.uk

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Blooming Great Eden Creative Florists has launched a new range of bouquets on its website which can be ordered and purchased online for delivery in the Aberdeen area. The range features six stunning bouquets, all reflecting the originality, style and quality that is associated with this top West End florist.

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Our home is our castle When Frans and Jayne Faber set first eyes on the grand century-old Kildrummy Castle in the picturesque Grampian Highlands, they knew in an instant that their three-year search for the hotel of their dreams had come to an end.

The Fabers decided to uproot their family from Frans’s native Holland and settle within the UK. Jayne’s Scottish roots had always tugged at her, and therefore the Fabers headed to the North-east of Scotland where her parents had settled.

They viewed a number of establishments on the market, but none was a perfect match… until their love-at-first sight encounter with Kildrummy Castle.

In late 2007, they accepted an invitation to view the imposing castle in Alford, Aberdeenshire.

Heading along the sweeping driveway that leads to the grand old lady presiding over breathtaking Scottish scenery, the couple were smitten. And within eight weeks, they had signed the papers for the project they’d so longed to find.

Although Kildrummy Castle came on to the market in a good state of repair, Frans and Jayne invested in refreshing soft furnishings and cosmetic enhancements to ensure the 16-bedrooms and en-suites met their meticulous standards.

Each of Kildrummy’s sumptuous bedrooms is individually themed – from the superior Stronagaich that overlooks the castle’s majestic gardens, to the luxury of Mill o’Brux with its four-poster bed.

Exceptional cuisine, prepared with the freshest of ingredients from the North-east’s natural larder, is Kildrummy Castle’s hallmark.

From pantry to plate, it is lovingly created by proprietor and accomplished chef Frans, while Jayne tends to Kildrummy’s ‘front of house’ with their team.

“More people today travel far and wide therefore our menu offers new tastes along with old classics and traditional Scottish fayre,” explained Frans, who lives with his family to the rear of the hotel.

“We don’t have a formal reception. When guests visit Kildrummy, they are warmly welcomed by our staff, so that they feel like they are arriving within a home – not a corporate hotel.”

Offering all the latest business conferencing technology, Kildrummy Castle is a firm favourite among corporate as well as leisure guests.

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Give Colin Middleton a window of opportunity and he’ll soon have it covered – with a blind.

He’s the expert in charge of a new Aberdeen company set up to find a tailored solution to the city’s domestic and commercial blind dilemmas.

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And with 25 year’s experience it’s usually an open and shut case for this skilled businessman. He and his team at Altensbased Blind Solutions provide a fully-integrated service from advice to supply, installation and repair.

“Whether it’s vertical, roller, Roman, conservatory blinds or shutters, we offer our clients a fast and efficient service for every type of window blind requirement at very competitive prices,” he said.

“We’re committed to achieving complete customer satisfaction by offering one point of contact from start to finish and by listening and responding to your specific needs.”

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Investing in people Russell Gibson Financial Management has demonstrated that it is as adept at spotting talent as it is at making astute financial projections for its clients.

Directors Alan Ball and Tom Hyslop have awarded a day-a-week internship to first class Honours RGU graduate Mark Cunningham, to assist him to pursue a career in investment management.

Alan and Tom have employed the bright 23-year-old - who is now undertaking a Masters in finance and management - to assist with business development presentations, research and administration.

The firm has introduced Mark to fund managers and provided tax/financial management training.

Said Mark: “It has been great to have the opportunity to gain exposure to all practical aspects involved in financial planning in a relaxed yet professional manner.”

Russell Gibson Financial Management Ltd 19 Chattan Place Aberdeen AB10 6RB T: 01224 588520 E: info@russellgibson.co.uk www.russellgibson.co.uk

Leading Aberdeen PR company celebrates 2nd birthday Leading Aberdeen company Granite PR celebrated its second birthday in style recently.

Over 150 clients, associates and media representatives joined the Granite PR team to mark the occasion at Orchid. The event was also used to launch Granite Networks, a new added value service available to all Granite PR clients and associates.

Granite PR – headed by Brett Jackson – employs a team of seven media experts with combined experience totaling more than 120 years.

To mark the birthday, Orchid created a special cocktail called “The Jackson” for guests and demonstrations were staged by Andrew Gordon Butchery and Fine Foods, Chocolate OOze and Orchid.

To find out more about Granite PR, visit www.granitepr.co.uk or email info@granitepr.co.uk. Alternatively, call (01224) 576070.

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On Trend Always Nova, Aberdeen’s first independent gift shop, has been a West End institution for more than 40 years. Famous for its window displays, Nova is a one-stop shop for quirky gifts, handmade cards, contemporary design-led homeware, outrageous partyware and durable cookware, as well as offering gift wrapping and wedding list services. Often boasting goodies that can’t be found elsewhere in the city, Nova caters for all seasons and reasons, whilst specialising in a friendly, personal service in a relaxed atmosphere.

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We’ve each fantasised about swapping our humdrum existence for a sun-drenched new life, and snapping the heels off our stilettos in exchange for an open-toed sandal. Then we lay out the power suit for tomorrow, set the alarm and turn in.

Not so, Annie Manson. Take your sombrero off to this girl. You see, she made it happen…

A former pupil of Aberdeen’s St Margaret’s, Annie grew up on the arable and cattle Kilblean Farm, Oldmeldrum.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Edinburgh, Annie’s potential was identified by the Chemical Bank of America during the graduate ‘milk round.’

It soon became clear that the account was closing on her interest in a banking career.

After nearly three years in the City, Annie was introduced to Cordon Bleu chef, Clare Latimer of catering company, Clare’s Kitchen. Annie’s drive and enthusiasm intrigued Clare, who offered her a position.

Almost overnight, Annie was elevated from clearing tables to commandeering the kitchen as a self-taught chef. She went on to launch her own agency, Annie B’s, catering for intimate dinner parties to elegant functions for thousands of guests.

Having entrusted her future to failing pension funds, and inspired by the C4 travel show, Annie set off for Costa de la Luz to find a pension solution that could double as a rental income property.

Contact: Annie Manson T: 00 34 620 560 649 E: info@anniebs.co.uk www.anniebs.co.uk

“I instantly fell in love with Casa Alegre - a townhouse in the final throes of restoration in the old Andalucian town of Vejer. With its courtyard pool and spectacular views over the Straits of Gibraltar to Morocco, it became more

of a wrench to leave with every weekend,” said Annie, who moved there permanently in 2005.

She then awarded herself a gap year, immersing herself in the food and wines of Spain and visiting cookery schools in Tuscany and Sicily.

Annie boldly invested 20,000 Euros in transforming a disused sitting room in her rustic home into a teaching kitchen, and opened Annie B’s Spanish Kitchen in summer 2009.

The school’s tutors include the mothers of celebrated Spanish chefs – the undisputed masters of paella.

Her cookery school attracts foodies from around the globe, notably the US. There, students can acquire the art of cooking fast, fresh and fabulous food using ingredients from Spain’s natural larder – all of which can be sourced at home.

Trend reader offer: In conjunction with James Stuart from Morayshire, owner of neighbouring La Casa del Califa hotel in Vejer, Annie has put together a special 20% discount offer exclusive to Trend readers who’d like to explore Mediterranean cooking/dining.

The Trend cookery school/hotel accommodation offer will run for two dates only: Arrive Sunday 6th June, depart Friday 11th June 2010 or Arrive Sunday 19th September, depart Friday 24th September 2010.

Prices start at E750 per person, based on two sharing and E840 for a single room. Flights and transfers are not included. For full details of activities included in this flexible package, visit www.trendmagazine.co.uk/media. php. Quote Trend at time of booking.

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“Food is our passion, and we guarantee fresh, flavorsome, hassle-free options to suit any taste, budget or occasion.”

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Taking the twee out of tweed It was love at first sight for Arlene Searle when, as a documentaries director and producer at BBC Scotland, she was introduced to the wonders of Harris Tweed when covering the history of the songs that accompanied the weaving and making of the textile on Lewis. > words by niKi TEnnAnT

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had access to the storeroom during a behind the scenes tour of the Mackenzie Tweed mills in Stornoway, and was totally blown away,â&#x20AC;? remembers Arlene.

The heather-inspired fuscias, zesty lemons, bold checks and plaids were the antithesis of the stereotypical green tweed jacket image sported by the conformist middle-aged man.

The Tweed mills were in trouble, fighting off a hostile bid from an English businessman who wanted to restrict lines and limit Harris Tweed to only five

patterns and colours for use in high quality sports jackets.

Determined to find a way to exploit this captivating, rich material, Arlene invited close friend Tracey Kearns – who grew up under the wing of her accomplished seamstress grandmother – to partner her in launching a cushion company.

Two years ago, Arlene and Tracey, of Aberdeen, made the pilgrimage to the mills with their savings.

“Without even a company name in place, we bought more than we anticipated, but less than we should have,” recalls Arlene.

Hence, Pickle Cushion – inspired by Tracey’s maiden name, Branston – was born.

“I’ve always had a passion for cushions and have historically found it hard to source inventive styles, so I was confident people like me would relish the opportunity to buy creative cushions on-line,” continued Arlene, who is working on a portfolio to support her application to study at Gray’s School of Art. After a steep learning curve and the challenges posed by the need to invest in marketing, the business is gaining momentum and its products are now stocked by Kynoch & Robertson on Rosemount.

From a workshop in Maryculter, the business partners are constantly updating their designs and seeking new ways to interpret the fabric.

Pickle’s Spring collection – predominantly in lemon and denim blue - focuses on additional trimmings that complement the rich hues of the tweed. And the cuddle-up cushions somehow exude the designers’ love in creating them.

Said Tracey: “We like a Pickle Cushion to look as if it comes from a long line of Scottish heritage, so it’s comfortable and reassuring, but progressive, fresh and edgy, too.

“We think that if you enjoy producing something, people truly sense that and take real pleasure in making it a part of their home. We couldn’t ask for anything more.”

WIN…. A pair of cushions from Pickle’s new Spring collection, worth £100. Send your answer to the following question with PICKLE in the subject box (include your name, address, contact number and where you picked up your copy of Trend) to: info@trendmagazine.co.uk Name the predominant colours in Pickle Cushion’s new Spring collection.

Please state if you do not wish Pickle Cushion to contact you with news and offers. Pickle Cushion will not pass your details to a third party.

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style awards

Please note:Although Trend Productions Ltd organises the ‘Life with Style Awards’, full responsibility for judging is passed to independent and impartial judges, who will

NE 2010 THURSDAY 17TH JU ND SPA A L E T O H E F IF L C R THE MA

appraise all applications and reach the final decision.

Welcome to Trend’s Life with Style Awards 2010. This year’s glitzy awards promises to be bigger and better than our inaugural ceremony last year, with more categories designed to acknowledge even more people and businesses who have helped promote elite lifestyle in the North-east through fashion, arts, health and wellbeing.

Trend is seeking those who have shaped our lifestyle and set themselves apart by making a significant impact on our society. We welcome applications from those who have: achieved outstanding results; given something back to the communities in which they operate; excelled in their chosen field; and demonstrated genuine passion about what they do.

THE CATEGORIES ELITE FASHION RETAILER Two categories: Boutique/independent/chain fashion for men. Boutique/independent/chain fashion for women.

LIFESTYLE RETAILER Open to bespoke retailers including jewellers, gift shops and accessories retailers.

EXCELLENCE IN BEAUTY PROVISION Open to beauty salons, spas and nail parlours either independent or workplace and within hotels.

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DEVINE DINING Two categories: Restaurant/bistro: Open to independents or chains, including hotel and workplace eateries.

Coffee shops, delis and fresh produce suppliers, to include butchers, fishmongers, chocolatiers, bakeries and farm shops.

Our judges tell us why you or your business should be entering?

Simon Morgan, BNS Entering the Trend awards is an opportunity to raise your profile and learn more about your business. To be part of the event don't think about entering your business, just do

HAIR DESIGNER CROWN Open to independents or chains/franchises.

it, you have nothing to loose and could walk away with

INTERIORS ELITE Two categories: Interior design.

Soft furnishings and interiors suppliers .

Simone Barnett, AVC Media Enterprises

recognition for your own hard work!

Make Trend's Life with Style Awards part of your communications strategy for 2010. Become an award winner at this high profile event as your product or service benefits from the associated buzz; raising your profile,

CREATIVE MINDS Open to individuals or commercial organisations who demonstrate exceptional flair in an arena of creativity/innovation.

building credibility and projecting a positive image in this prime local magazine.

Karen Molloy, Thorpe Molloy

HOTEL STAR Open to independent or chain and group hotels.

The Trend awards are a fantastic opportunity for local lifestyle businesses to promote their quality services and goods. Winning, and being acknowledged as the

HEALTH DESTINATION Two categories: Fitness clubs/ gyms to include gyms within hotels, public and private sector workplaces.

Dental surgeries, opticians aesthetic surgery clinics and private healthcare centres.

best, is also a tremendous boost for your employees, recognising their contribution and raising aspirations for future success.

Kim Eason, Gray’s School of Art Awards are a great ‘carrot’ for creative people. On the fashion and textile courses at Grays we always encourage

SLANJ (drinks destinations) Bars to include hotel bars and late night drinks destinations.

our students to enter competitions that are extra to the curriculum. Success offers an extra indication that you are committed and enthusiastic about your subject.

THE COMMUNITY AWARD Open to organisations/charities within the third sector that are making a difference in the North-east.

Matthew Finnie, Finnies the Jeweller Finnies the Jewellers and our customers deserve the best and our belief is the Trend's Life with Style Awards assist

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE NORTH-EAST’S LIFESTYLE SCENE Open to any individual or business that has made a significant and lasting impact on the North-east’s lifestyle scene.

businesses in Aberdeen to aspire to be the best and that cannot be such a bad thing.

Eileen Mauchline, Fruition Marketing As well as gaining fantastic exposure, the Trend Awards

Design and print sponsor: AV & filming sponsor: Photography sponsor: Flower sponsor:

offer businesses an opportunity to be recognised for their, much deserved, success and hard work. We have so many brilliant businesses in the North-east and it’s great to see them showcased at such a prestigious event.

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your letters page Tell us what you think......what do you love or loath about Trend... we'll print it all and if your lucky you could be the 'star letter' Dear Trend

STAR LETTER Dear Trend Thanks, yet again, for a great issue. I always look forward to it. I never realised how many great restaurants and specialist shops were on my doorstep! You really bring the best out in Aberdeen. We are very quick to moan about a lack of nice places to go or shop in our lovely city, when actually they are there. It has taken a magazine like Trend to direct us! I’m also enjoying a weekly salsa class with my friends, thanks to a great feature in your magazine. Please don’t do a feature on parachute jumping - I hate flying, and jumping, so I don’t want to be tempted to try that too… baby steps! Keep up the good work.

Donna Sinclair Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen Donna was the winner of a £50 voucher for the Paula McEwen Restaurant @ The Great Western Hotel

I am a dedicated ‘foodie’ and self-confessed ‘shopaholic’. How wonderful to discover a place that satisfied both of my addictions!

Fenner and Coburn Aberdeen, is both a delightful cafe and dress shop. On a recent visit, as I was munching my way through a delicious scone, I leafed through a copy of the February/ March Trend. To my surprise, I realised that over my years in Aberdeen, I had eaten in most of the recommended cafes and restaurants. I had even honeymooned at Meldrum House a zillion years ago. More recently, I had a holiday in Canada and found Toronto just as Trend described it – certainly a place for those who enjoy good food, quirky shops and great museums. Do keep up the good work in promoting all that is good about Aberdeen, and encouraging us to look further for exciting leisure and cultural experiences.

Dear Trend

In June 2009, after enjoying a sumptuous meal at The Atholl Hotel, I noticed Trend Magazine on my way out and picked up my first copy. To say it's fabulous and entertaining is an understatement! It's so packed with useful information on dining, fashion, health & beauty, with brilliant prizes to be won in each new edition! Thank you to all the Trend team for compiling such a valuable and informative magazine by catering to all tastes. Keep up your good work and I look forward to the next exciting edition!

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Art unearthed > words by niKI TENNANT

Aberdeen artist, Pat Davidson draws her inspiration from an unlikely source… archaeological and geological excavations.

It could be said that her passion for her work is written in stone.

graduated with a BA Honours degree in fine art in 2007.

in the fabric of the land and integrate the findings into my work.”

Her trademark abstract work is influenced by findings in stone quarries.

Pat began honing her creative talents back in the 1970s when she studied graphic design at Aberdeen College.

Husband Robert has a long-held passion for palaeontology – the study of fossils to determine the evolution of extinct animals and plants, and the age of deposition of the rock strata in which they are found.

She has also produced a collection of heavily textured canvasses, using glossy, vibrant colours. As well as corroded copper, her most recent work features mixed media using softer paints to create a more sleek appeal.

After bringing up her son and daughter, she returned to the college in 2002 to complete a portfolio course but she was determined to pursue a degree.

Pat was accepted for a four year course at Gray’s School of Art, during which she took part in the excavation of St Nicholas Kirk as the basis for her dissertation. She

“My husband takes students to locations around Scotland to look for fish fossils,” explained Pat, who works from a studio in Peterculter.

“That inspired me too. I go along and take photographs of creatures’ remains found

Her artwork was included in last year’s ‘Fabric of the Land’ exhibition hosted by the University of Aberdeen.

Pat’s paintings have also been showcased at Bridgeview Gallery, and she is one of six artists included in the three-month ‘Silver Darlingz’ exhibition (May 6 to July 9).

T: 07890 602433. E: patddavidson@aol.com

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music review

> words by DAVID NICHOLSON

Indian Red Lopez first stunned audiences less than two years ago. Their now infamous live shows incorporate projected videos, graphics and lighting with their trademark blend of electrolaced indie. This tightly-choreographed multi-sensory experience impresses on a number of levels simultaneously. In short, it’s pretty cool.

expressive vocals provide an emotional heart to the music, and remind us that Indian Red Lopez put songwriting before musical experimentation.

Their stage show isn’t the only talking point. Last year’s ‘Castles Incomplete’ EP was an impressive calling card, generating a wave of interest throughout the UK – and with good reason. Precisely arranged and winningly experimental, it’s a potent mix of creative rhythms, guitars and layered electronica.

There’s a refreshing sense of support and collaboration among the new generation of acts currently revitalising Aberdeen’s music scene.

The result is like an uplifting blend of Scottish indie, ‘Kid-A’ era Radiohead and Bloc Party. It’s an impressive display of technical wizardry; singer Mike Chang’s

“We are inspired by so many things,” says Chang. “From trivial things, to art and literature, love, loss, open skies, derelict buildings, North East Scotland.”

“There is a definite sense of solidarity,” Chang explains, citing Fife’s ‘Fence Collective’ as a major influence. “Stanley are the best band in Aberdeen, without a doubt. The Little Kicks & Cast Of The Capital are great, and have become our cohorts over the past year. We’re planning to get some shows lined up with a few, if not all, of them.”

Photo Lee Corpe @ Snowfox photography. Many thanks to the staff at Snafu for their assistance with our photoshoot.

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With a new EP in the works and record companies vying for their attention, Indian Red Lopez’s future is as bright and exciting as their live shows. Catch them when you can.

For more information, go to www. myspace.com/indianredlopez The ‘Castles Incomplete’ EP is available from iTunes for just £3.96 Indian Red Lopez are: Scott Maskame Drums | Percussion | Programming Danny Forsyth Guitars | Keys Dave Cherry Guitars | Vocals | Programming Darren Forsyth Bass guitars | Keys | Vocals Michael Chang Guitars | Vocals | Keys | Programming Callum Beith Visuals extraordinaire

motoring

>> GOOD SPORT It is now almost 12 years ago since I first started working with Land Rover UK - I was instrumental in bringing the Land Rover Off-Road Driving Experience to Scotland. But I am particularly proud of my involvement in the set up and execution of the Global Press Launch of the new model Range Rover, which took place at Skibo Castle near Dornoch in 2001 and lasted 7 weeks in total. At all times there were up to 40 HSE’s running on and off-road continuously – I was then, as I am now, very impressed with the reliability and durability of this vehicle.

The Sport is now a familiar sight on British roads and has overtaken the “Big Brother” in sales. The TDV8 can do 0 – 60 in 8.6 seconds and has a top speed of over 120 mph. But do not be fooled by its appearance as a high performance road car, as it can get down and dirty with the

best of all off-road vehicles. The Sport has a terrain response system; the driver chooses one of five terrain settings via a rotary knob mounted on the centre consul, select from mud/ruts, sand, rock crawl, and the system will automatically engage the optimum set-up for the electronic control and traction aids. This includes ride height, torque response, hill descent control, and electronic traction control and transmission settings.

I drove the TDV8 to the top of a snowy mountain and it reminded me what an exceptional car Land Rover has in the Sport. On the return journey the descent was, to say the least, hazardous but on engaging the hill descent control, I just allowed the vehicle to take me safely back to the main road. The cost of the TDV8 on test was £60,400 and it was kindly supplied by Town & County, Land Rover Aberdeen.

> words by dAVid GillAndErs

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Win… two nights at a highland retreat

What’s not to love at The Lovat Ever yearned for the perfect Highland base and watering hole which combines location and views with outstanding facilities and hospitality?

The owners make a carbon conscious donation to Trees for Life for every room booked, and even extend a reduced rate to guests who walk, cycle or travel by public transport to the hotel.

For further information or to make a booking call 0845 450 1100 or visit www.thelovat.com.

To win two nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast for two at The Lovat, send your answer to the following question with LOVAT in the subject box (include your name, address, contact number and where you picked up your copy of Trend) to: info@trendmagazine.co.uk Which loch does The Lovat overlook?

Well, we’ve found the hotel that fits the bill.

The Lovat, Loch Ness is in Fort Augustus at the southern tip of Loch Ness beside the Caledonian Canal. Its traditional Victorian surroundings are complemented with natural décor and the 28 modern bedrooms are equipped with the latest technology.

The independently run eco-conscious hotel and 2AA rosette restaurant are run with an underlying respect for the environment and locale.

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It’s a great Highland base. Explore Loch Ness by boat, head for Inverness, Skye, Ben Nevis or the Cairngorms National Park or try kayaking, mountain biking, walking or golf to name a few outdoor activities on the doorstep.

The Lovat now offers massage and beauty treatments, and there’s a new photography course for 2010, as well as wildlife trips. The hotel is available on an exclusive-use basis, and provides an ideal setting for weddings and functions.

READER OFFER: Even if you’re not the lucky winner of The Lovat competition, you can still take advantage of the hotel’s special offer for Trend readers: Bookings made between April and June 2010 will qualify for a complimentary bottle of wine with any three course meal. Just quote Trend at time of booking.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: The prize is valid until end of March 2011, excluding Christmas, New Year and other speciality weekends and is subject to availability. Please state if you do not wish The Lovat to contact you with news or offers. The Lovat will not pass on your details to a third party.

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Win a Luxury Bed and Breakfast Stay at Hotel Missoni this Spring Trend magazine is offering one lucky reader, the chance to experience the ultimate stylish weekend with a luxury bed and breakfast package for two at Hotel Missoni – the perfect retreat for those looking for a fashionable break in the scottish capital.

The unique hotel overlooks Edinburgh’s old town, in the heart of the historic city centre, bringing the timeless style, colour and glamour of Missoni to life for today’s design conscious traveller. Missoni’s signature bold use of colour and striking patterns bring a cool, contemporary energy to the hotel, while expertly blending Italian style with Scottish influence.

With a room that includes an Espresso machine, AV/i-Pod hook up, complimentary ‘healthy minibar’ and 26” LCD televisions, guests find it hard to leave.

The winner, plus guest, will also enjoy an opulent Italian breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant, Cucina, where all food is served on the Missoni homeware range.

THE PRIZE Hotel Missoni is offering you, plus a guest, 2 nights of luxury this spring. A bed and breakfast stay at Hotel Missoni will transport you to a place of true Italian glamour and indulgence, offering a perfect fashionable escape. The prize is at the discretion of the hotel and is valid until 23rd December 2010 excluding certain periods - please check at time of booking.

Send your answer to the following question with MISSONI in the subject box (include your name, address, contact number and where you picked up your copy of Trend) to: info@trendmagazine.co.uk. Please state at time of entering if you do not want Hotel Missoni to contact you with news and offers.

What is the name of the Hotel Missoni’s restaurant?

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Take me, Take me WHERE TO FIND THE LATEST COPY OF TREND....

Art Galleries

Bridgeview 1 North Esplanade West, Aberdeen AB11 5QF Tel: 592719 Butterworth Gallery (The) Ballogie, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire AB34 5DP Tel: 01339 886104 CrossArt 50 Cotton Street, Aberdeen AB11 5EE Tel: 213248 Gallery Heinzel Thistle Hse, 24/26 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 625629 Gallery i 2b Garioch Shopping Centre, Constitution Street, Inverurie AB51 4SQ Tel: 01467 625780 Junction Art and Gifts 282 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6DD Tel: 593653 Rendezvous Gallery (The) 100 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen AB15 4TL Tel: 323247 Touched By Scotland Ryehill, Oyne, Insch AB52 6QS Tel: 01464 851489

Bars and Restaurants

Albyn Bar and Restaurant (The) 11a Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YE Tel: 211666 The Athenaeum 5-9 Union Street , Aberdeen AB11 5BU Tel: 595585 Bhan Thai 21 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TX Tel: 639155 Bieldside Pub (The) 37 North Deeside Road, Bieldside, Aberdeen AB15 9DB Tel: 867891 Bistro 210 210 Market St, Aberdeen AB11 5PQ Tel: 211857 Broadstraik Inn (The) Elrick, Westhill, Aberdeenshire AB32 6TL Tel: 743217 Café Boheme 23 Windmill Brae, Aberdeen AB11 6HU Tel: 210677 Café Montmartre 58-60 Justic Mill Lane, Aberdeen AB11 6EP Tel: 584599 Cinnamon 476 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TS Tel: 633328 Cock & Bull Ellon Road, Balmedie, Aberdeenshire AB23 8XY Tel: 01358 743249 Dizzy’s Bar and Diner 70 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UL Tel: 625577 Eat on the Green Udny Green, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 7RS Tel: 01651 842337 Enigma The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1LB Tel: 637373 Fennel Restaurant 10 Burn Lane, Inverurie AB51 4UZ Tel: 01467 670065 Fusion Bar & Bistro 10 North Silver Street, Aberdeen AB10 1RL Tel: 652959 Gadies Restaurant Ryehill, Oyne, Insch AB52 6QS Tel: 01464 851489 Howies Restaurant 50 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SN Tel: 639500 International Casino 47 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5PZ Tel: 593400 La Bonne Brasserie 19 Correction Wynd, Aberdeen AB10 1HP Tel: 644445 La Stella 28 Adelphi, Aberdeen AB11 5BL Tel: 211414 Mains of Scotstown Inn 1 Jesmond Square East, Aberdeen AB22 8WT Tel: 825222 Milton Restaurant (The) Crathes, Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH Tel: 01330 844566 Mim 13 Crown Street, Aberdeen AB11 6HW Tel: 583866 Moonfish Café (The) 9 Correction Wynd, Aberdeen AB10 1HP Tel: 644166 Musa 33 Exchange Street, Aberdeen AB11 6PH Tel: 571771

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The Newmachar Hotel Oldmeldrum Road, Newmachar AB21 0QD Tel: 01651 862636 Ninety-Nine Bar & Kitchen1 Back Wynd, Aberdeen AB10 1NN Tel: 658087 No.10 Tavern Ltd. 10 Queens Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XL Tel: 631928 Number 1 Bar and Grill 1 Queens Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XL Tel: 611909 Olive Tree (The) 34 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YF Tel: 208877 Paramount Bar 1-25 Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen AB11 6EA Tel: 590500 Paula McEwen @ The Great Western Hotel 239 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6PS Tel: 587002 Restaurant 21 21 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5PU Tel: 212224 Society Bar & Restaurant 150 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1QX Tel: 633460 Snafu 1 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 5BU Tel: 596111 The City 37-39 Netherkirkgate, Aberdeen AB10 1AU Tel: 644105 The Sand Dollar Café 2 Beach Esplanade, Aberdeen AB24 5NS Tel: 572288 The Ship Inn 5 Shorehead, Stonehaven AB39 2JY Tel: 01569 762617 Via Roma Restaurant 55-57 Market Place, Inverurie AB51 3PY Tel: 01467 621378 Yatai Japanese Restaurant 56-60 Langstane Place, Aberdeen AB11 6EN Tel: 212500

Car Dealerships

Aberdeen Audi Abbotswell Road, West Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3AD Tel: 400500 Adrian Smith Saab Bridge of Don Ind. Est, Aberdeen AB23 8EZ Tel: 826000 John Clark BMW Wellington Road, Aberdeen AB12 3EW Tel:335577 John Clark Mini Wellington Road, Aberdeen AB12 3EW Tel: 335555 JR Weir 31 Craigshaw Drive, Aberdeen AB12 3BE Tel: 634211 Porsche Centre Greenwell Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3AX Tel: 877778 Specialist Cars SEAT Craigshaw Road, Aberdeen AB12 4AH Tel: 402960 Specialist Cars Skoda Craigshaw Place, Aberdeen B12 3AW Tel: 402900 Specialist Cars Volkswagen Craigshaw Crescent, Aberdeen AB12 3AW Tel: 384000 Stratstone Jaguar Aberdeen Langstracht Motoring Complex, Mastrick, Aberdeen AB16 6LA Tel: 666411 Town & County Land Rover Greenwell Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3AX Tel: 871219 Town & County Subaru & Isuzu Greenwell Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3AX Tel: 874333

Coffee Shops and Delis At the Arches 33 South College Street, Aberdeen AB11 6LE Tel: 594999 Breadmaker (The) 50-52 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1NT Tel: 641520 Browns Café 279 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2YB Tel: 637730 Café Coast Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen AB24 5HP Tel: 280005

Costa at Waterstones 3-7 Union Bridge, Trinity Centre, Aberdeen AB11 6BG Tel: 592440 Cults Café Unit 12, The Courtyard, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9SD Tel: 862690 D´ éjà Vu 55d Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UB Tel: 624488 Foodstory (The) 22 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UA Tel: 622293 Hammerton Store 336 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6LX Tel: 324449 John Lewis Espresso Bar George Street, Aberdeen AB25 1BW Tel: 625000 Mediterrano 40 St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen AB25 1JA Tel: 639799 Prego Aberdeen 33 Fountainhall Road, Aberdeen AB15 4EN Tel: 640368 Richmond Street Deli (The) 65 Richmond Street Rosemount, Aberdeen AB25 2TS Tel: 636598 Rocksalt & Snails 40 St Swithin Street, Aberdeen AB10 6XJ Tel: 200012 Rosie Thistle’s Tea Room 31 Thistle St, Aberdeen AB10 1UY Tel: 632445 Starbucks Coffee Company Ltd. 208 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1DW Tel: 622260 Take 5 Catering Hareness Road, Altens, Aberdeen AB12 3LE Tel: 248313 Terroir Delicatessen 371 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9SX Tel: 865233 Tinderbox 18 First Level Mall, Union Square, Guild Square, Aberdeen AB11 5RG Tel: 211191

FLORISTS

Eden Creative 2 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen AB15 4TG Tel: 589051 Dolce Vita 39 Summerhill Drive, Aberdeen AB15 6EQ Tel: 200042 Flowers By Booth The Courtyard, North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9SD Tel: 869075 Flower Design 22-24 Evan Street, Stonehaven AB39 2BJ Tel: 01569 765489 Flower By Lesley 9 Barclay Street, Stonehaven AB39 2EQ Tel: 01569 765007 Nicky Walker Florist 89-61 St Swithin Street, Aberdeen AB10 6XL Tel: 323254

Golf Centres

Aspire Golf Centre South Deeside Road, Aberdeen AB12 5YN Tel: 865750 Craibstone Golf Club Parkhead, Bucksburn Aberdeen AB12 5GL Tel: 716777 Golfscape 181 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BB Tel: 676263 Inchmarlo Resort and Golf Centre Inchmarlo, Banchory, Royal Deeside AB31 4BQ Tel: 01330 826424 Kings Links Golf Centre Golf Road, Aberdeen AB24 1RZ Tel: 641577 Meldrum House Golf Club Old Meldrum, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie AB51 0AE Tel: 01651 873553 Peterculter Golf Club Oldtown, Burnside Road, Peterculter AB14 0LN Tel: 735245

Hair and Beauty

Ace of Blades 104 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BY Tel: 211608 Anjool’s Hair 14a South Avenue Aberdeen AB15 9LP Tel: 863633 Aspire Aesthetics 23 Rubislaw Den North, Aberdeen AB15 5AL Tel: 329097 Bajolo Beauty Spa 123 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QJ Tel: 01467 624420

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Beauty at the Bridge 63 Elmbank Terrace, Aberdeen AB24 3NL Tel: 277477 Beauty Fountain (The) 51 Holburn Road, Aberdeen AB10 6EY Tel: 212888 Beauty Uncovered 381 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen AB15 9SX Tel: 869882 Biyoni 44 Union Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1NP Tel: 626602 Chocolate Monkeys 35 Allardice Street, Stonehaven AB39 2AB Tel: 01569 763822 Cinnamon Fringe 3-5 Union Lane, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 9DS Tel: 01358 729995 Edge Hairdressing (The) 45 West High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QQ Tel: 01467 624873 Findlays 12 Albyn Grove, Aberdeen AB10 6SQ Tel: 574657 Findlays 365 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 7FQ Tel: 593431 First Nails Plus Beauty 1 South Crown Street, Aberdeen AB11 7RQ Tel: 593232 Hair Shop (The) 42 Balmoral Place, Aberdeen AB10 6HP Tel: 212192 House (The) 34 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6PY Tel: 586699 Ishoka 11 Albyn Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1YP Tel: 641900 Ishoka 33 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1NQ Tel: 624449 Kirkwood Fyfe 12 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XB Tel: 643999 The Lodge of the Loch of Aboyne Aboyne, Aberdeenshire AB34 5BR Tel: 013398 86444 Looking Lush @ Parade 59 Main Street, Alford AB33 8PX Tel: 019755 64480 Meka Hair Design 99 North Deeside Road, Peterculter AB14 0RR Tel: 732192 Mens Room (The) 6 Waverley Place, Aberdeen AB10 1XH Tel: 643737 Odyssey Hair Design 68 Skene Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1QE Tel: 641941 Orkid 85 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen AB15 9DS Tel: 864444 Oxygen for Hairdressing 180 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2XQ Tel: 561561 Pamper Zone The Old Mart, Market Road, Laurencekirk AB30 1DG Tel: 01561 377007 Platinum Hair 51 G Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UB Tel: 624214 Preen Beauty 275 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 7FL Tel: 594066 Route 66 62 Esslemont Avenue, Aberdeen AB25 1SR Tel: 636596 Saks Hair and Beauty David Lloyd Leisure, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 7AY Tel: 200306 Saks Hair and Beauty 409 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DA Tel: 212020 Salon 70 Unisex Hairdressers 70 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6PY Tel: 573727 Spa, The Shop 2, Falconer Court, North Street, Inverurie AB51 4RT Tel: 01467 672222 Sun Spot,The 133 Broomhill Road, Aberdeen AB10 6JQ Tel: 200123 Synergy Salon Supplies 57 Cotton Street, Aberdeen AB11 5EG Tel: 211841 Technique Hair Design 34 Hollybank Place, Aberdeen AB11 6XS Tel: 210759 Temple Aesthetics 9 The Courtyard, North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9SD. Tel: 869997 The Style Room 6 Beechgrove Terrace, Aberdeen AB15 5ED. Tel:626066 Thon Po 29 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UY Tel: 638832

Toni and Guy 373 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BT Tel: 593939 Tonic Beauty 158 Skene Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1PE Tel: 645767 West End Hair and Beauty 72 Countesswells Road, Aberdeen AB15 7YJ Tel: 322474 West with Style Unit 6, Ashdale Drive, Westhill, Aberdeenshire AB32 6LP Tel: 744927 Zeus 11 Correction Wynd, Aberdeen AB10 1HP Tel: 641222

Health and Fitness

Aberdeen Petroleum Club Kippie Lodge, Milltimber, Aberdeen AB13 0AB Tel: 732677 Curves Unit 9, The Galleria, Langstane Place, Aberdeen AB11 6FB Tel: 596720 Curves 17a North Street, Inverurie AB41 4RJ Tel: 01467 621199 Curves Unit 3, Muirend Road, Portlethen, Aberdeen AB12 4XP Tel: 780777 Curves Unit 5, Ashdale Drive, Westhill, Aberdeenshire AB32 6LP Tel: 740063 David Lloyd Leisure Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 7AY Tel: 321333 ExEL Farburn Ind. Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7PB Tel: 833170 Garioch Sports Centre Strathburn Park, Burghmuir Drive, Inverurie AB51 4GY Tel: 01467 626141 LivingWell Health Club 161 Springfield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7AQ Tel: 209867 National Karate Institute Hadley House, Culter House Road, Miltimber, Aberdeen AB13 OEN Tel: 734607 Nuffield Health and Fitness 39 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen AB11 6EP Tel: 588789 RGU Sport Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 5GE Tel: 263769 Soul Pole 35A Union Street, Aberdeen Tel: 07756 223292 Warehouse Health Club (The) 20 Mearns Street, Aberdeen AB11 5AT Tel: 571457

Healthcare

Aberdeen Chiropractic Clinic 331 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6NW Tel: 585456 Aberdeen Orthodontics 230 George Street, Aberdeen AB25 1HN Tel: 641928 Aberdeen Physiotherapy 99 Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB25 2SG Tel: 626266 Albyn Dental Practice (The) 22 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YT Tel: 582814 Albyn Hospital 21-24 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1RW Tel: 595993 Anderson and Spence 31 Fountainhall Road, Aberdeen AB15 4EW Tel: 642546 Ark Occupational Health 213 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1HY Tel: 566500 Kirkwood Fyfe 12 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XB Tel: 643999 Orthodontic Clinic (The) 9 Golden Square, Aberdeen AB10 1RB Tel: 611633 Orthoworld 24-26 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 638404 Queen’s Cross Dental Practice 80 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UL Tel: 638889 Rosemount Centre 1 Mount Street, Aberdeen AB25 2RA Tel: 636378 Rubislaw Aesthetics Clinic 20 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1WE Tel: 647977 Sk:n Clinic 261 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BR Tel: 0800 028 7222

Hotels

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel 43-45 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5EL Tel: 582255 Aberdeen Thistle Caledonian Hotel 10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1WE Tel: 640233 Atholl Hotel 54 Kings Gate, Aberdeen AB15 4YN Tel: 323505 The Bauhaus Hotel 52-60 Langstane Place, Aberdeen AB11 6EN Tel: 212122 Brentwood Hotel (The) 101 Crown Street, Aberdeen AB11 6HH Tel: 595440 Carmelite Hotel Stirling Street, Aberdeen AB11 6JU Tel: 589101 Copthorne Hotel (The) 122 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SU Tel: 630404 Craighaar Hotel Waterton Road, Bankhead, Aberdeen AB21 9HS Tel: 712275 Cults Hotel (The) North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9SE Tel: 867632 Double Tree by Hilton Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen AB24 5EF Tel: 633339 Dutch Mill (The) 7 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4NR Tel: 322555 Express by Holiday Inn 29-43 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SU Tel: 623500 Hilton Aberdeen Treetops Hotel161 Springfield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7AQ Tel: 313377 Holiday Inn Aberdeen West Westhill, Aberdeen AB32 6TT Tel: 270300 Kintore Arms Hotel 83 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QJ Tel: 01467 621367 Macdonald Pittodrie House Chapel of Garioch, By Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 5HS GB Tel: 01467 681744 Malmaison 49-53 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YP Tel: 327370 Marcliffe at Pitfodels (The) North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA Tel: 861000 The Marine Hotel Shore Head, Stonehaven AB39 2JY Tel: 01569 762155 Mariner Hotel (The) 349 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6NW Tel: 588901 Menzies Hotel Dyce Aberdeen Airport Farburn Terrace, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7DW Tel: 723101 Mercure Ardoe House Hotel & Spa South Deeside Road, Blairs, Aberdeen AB12 5YP Tel: 860600 Micasa ApartHotel 9 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5PD. Tel: 565 950 Norwood Hall Hotel Garthdee Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9FX Tel: 868951 Palm Court Hotel 81 Seafield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7YX Tel: 310351 Raemoir House Hotel Raemoir, Banchory, Kincardineshire AB31 4ED Tel: 01330 824884 Red House Hotel Aulton Road, Cruden Bay, AB42 ONJ Tel: 01779 812215 Simpson’s Hotel 59 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YP Tel: 327777 Soprano St. Magnus Court Hotel 20 Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 6NF Tel: 589411 Thainstone House Hotel and Country Club Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 5NT Tel: 01467 621643 Woodbank, Shell Hotel and Conference Centre North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen, AB15 9PN Tel: 884756

Jewellers

Aly Bali Jewellery Gallery 7 Evan Street, Stonehaven AB39 2EQ Tel: 01569 760999

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take me Finnies The Jewellers 219 George Street, Aberdeen AB25 1ED Tel: 636632 Jamieson & Carry 142 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1GF Tel: 641219 John Park (Jeweller) Ltd. 17 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TX Tel: 646599 Menzies Designer Jewellers The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1LB Tel: 641031 Ortak Jewellery Bon Accord Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB25 1HZ Tel: 621889 Sinclair’s Jewellers 63 Market Place, Inverurie AB51 3PY Tel: 01467 620275

Miscellaneous

A Alterations & Tailoring 8 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UA Tel: 648277 Academy Street Dance Studio 12 Academy Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DZ Tel: 211017 Autospa North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA Tel: 863444 Canvas Blocks West Lodge, Norwood Hall, Garthdee Road, Cults, Aberdeen Tel: 862067 Cowie Interiors The Workshop Amy Row Cowie, Stonehaven AB39 2RG Tel: 01569 767600 Danscentre 89 Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen AB25 3RS Tel: 647341 Eye Candy Graphics 2a Eden Place, Aberdeen AB25 2YF Tel: 625140 Inverurie Garden & Machinery Centre Oldmeldrum Road, Inverurie AB51 0TP Tel: 01467 621402 Leathan Property Developments LTD 8 Balmoral Place, Aberdeen, AB10 6HH Tel: 0706 1001199 Original 106FM Original House, Craigshaw Road, Aberdeen AB12 3AR Tel: 294860 Sparkles Cleaning Services Ltd Suite 345, 73 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6DN Tel: 488283 Thank Evans (Child Care Services) 30 West High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QR Tel: 01467 629000 The Studio 27 John St, Aberdeen AB25 1BT Tel: 644700 Washbay (The) 54 Salisbury Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 6QH Tel: 213119

Offices

Aberdeen Appointments Agency 461 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DB Tel: 211211 Aberdeenshire Council Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB16 5GB Aberdeen Football Club Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen AB24 5QH Tel: 650400 Aberdein Considine & Co 8 & 9 Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen AB11 6DN Tel: 589700 Aberdein Considine & Co Justice House, 4 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen AB11 6EQ Tel: 560600 Aberdeen Foyer 18 Marywell Street, Aberdeen AB11 6FS Tel: 224250 Aberdeen International Youth Festival 35 Regent Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5BE Tel: 213800 Aberdeen Property Leasing Rosemount House, 138 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2YU Tel: 635355 Alex Hutcheon Rattray & Company 248 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TN Tel: 623423 AM and PM 441 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DA Tel: 595555 Anderson Anderson and Brown LLP Chartered Accountants 9 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YL Tel: 625111 Anderson Bain & Co 10 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ Tel: 626244

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Atholl Scott Victoria House, Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XB Tel: 640227 AVC Brand Advertising Wellington Circle, Altens, Aberdeen AB12 3JG Tel: 217300 BBKS North Deeside Road, Banchory AB31 5YR Tel: 01330 825207 Big Partnership (The) 11 Thistle Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UZ Tel: 615000 BIS Salamis Greenhole Place, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB23 8EU Tel: 246000 Business Gateway Riverview Bus. Centre, Centurion Court, North Esplanade West, Aberdeen AB11 5QH Tel: 289700 Cammach Recruitment Greenbank Business Centre, Greenbank Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3BN Tel: 894444 Canyon Helix House, Kirkton Drive, Pitmedden Road Industrial Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0BG Tel: 351800­ Charles Edmond Accountants 23 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UQ Tel: 628240 Charlie Innes Associates 8 Albert Place, Aberdeen AB25 1RG Tel: 261313 C.I.S. 7/17 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XX Tel: 656656 Claremont Office Interiors (A&H) Ltd Unit 6, Tyseal Base, Craigshaw Crescent, West Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3AW Tel: 245400 Clydesdale Bank plc 56 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UP Tel: 657900 Compass Group 13 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UR Tel: 623607 Contempo Lettings & Property Management 7 Queens Gardens, Aberdeen AB15 4YD Tel: 619360 Covey McCormick Bon Accord Hse, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen AB11 7SL Tel: 581700 Craig Group Ltd. 12 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4ZT Tel: 261400 Davies Wood Summers 8, Albyn Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1YP Tel: 622101 Driver Hire & DH Recruitment Deemouth Business Centre, South Esplanade East, Aberdeen AB11 9PB Tel: 899449 Enterprise North East Trust Thainstone Business Centre, Thainstone, Inverurie AB51 5TB Tel: 01467 672500 EQ Design The Bank, 292 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2YA Tel: 622277 Fifth Ring St. Mary’s Ct., 47-49 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TH Tel: 626288 First Group plc. 395 King Street, Aberdeen AB24 5RP Tel: 650000 Fisher Offshore North Meadows, Old Meldrum AB51 0GQ Tel: 01651 871492 Freelance World Bon Accord House, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen AB11 7SL Tel: 585599 Fresh Ideas Grampian House, 46 Virginia Street, Aberdeen AB11 5AU Tel: 574999 Fyfe Moir & Associates Accountants & Tax Advisers, 58 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 208729 G5 Technologies 15-17 Commerce Street, Aberdeen AB11 5EU Tel: 0845 1144477 Global SantaFe Langlands House, Huntley Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SH Tel: 654400 Granite PR Ltd 54 Craigieburn Park, Springfield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7SG Tel: 576070 Grant Smith Law Practice 252 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TN Tel: 621620 Grant Smith Law Practice Old Bank Buildings, 9 Balmellie Street,Turriff AB53 4DW Tel: 01888 562245 H-Events @ Brian Mutch Property Services 27 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BS Tel: 443878 Harper and Company 22 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UQ Tel: 635632

Imajica 11a Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen AB116DE Tel: 592333 James & George Collie 1 East Craibstone Street, Aberdeen AB11 6YQ Tel: 581581 James & George Collie 220 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TL Tel: 572777 Karen MacRae Resources Ltd. 9 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XB Tel: 646530 K.W.A.D. 133-137 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BN Tel: 857930 Law Practice (The) 2 Rubislaw Place, Aberdeen AB10 1XN Tel: 562870 Ledingham Chalmers 52-54 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1HA Tel: 408419 Lili Hunter Consulting 499-501 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DB Tel: 228100 Lime Creative Solutions 62 Queen’s Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 810160 The Mains of Drum Garden Centre Drumoak, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5AN Tel: 01330 811000 Marine Subsea UK Ltd Regent Centre, Regent Road, Aberdeen AB11 5NS Tel: 574711 McGrigors LLP Johnstone House, 52-54 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1HD Tel: 347100 McIntosh McTaggart 52-54 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XS Tel: 593100 McLeod & Aitken Queens Gate, 30 Queens Gate, Aberdeen AB15 4YF Tel: 313900 Mearns and Gill 7 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1PP Tel: 646311 Meston Reid & Co 12 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UR Tel: 625554 Michael Page Finance 7 Queens Gardens, Aberdeen AB15 4YD Morna Petrano Property Leasing 2D Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ Tel: 645757 Munro’s Travel Group 267 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BR Tel: 261850 Next Business 111 Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BU Tel: 619822 Northsound Radio 2 Abbotswell Road, Aberdeen AB12 3AJ Tel: 337000 Northwood Letting 225 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2XS Tel: 218450 Patience and Buchan Family Lawyers 10 Golden Square, Aberdeen AB10 1RB Tel: 648222 PI Recruitment Ltd. Bishop House, 48 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1HP Tel: 639350 Raeburn Group Ltd Ruby House, Ruby Place, Aberdeen AB10 1QZ Tel: 625050 Reaper International 11 Hopeman Close, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 8AZ Tel: 0845 0573656 Relocation Scotland 11a Queens Gdns, Aberdeen AB15 4YD Tel: 648488 Rowson & Associates Ltd 96 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BY Tel: 581771 Royal Bank of Scotland (The) Queen’s Cross Branch, 40 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YN Tel: 321212 Russell Gibson Financial Management 19 Chattan Place, Aberdeen AB10 6RB Tel: 588520 St. Jame’s Place Wealth Management 3 Queen’s Gate, Aberdeen AB15 5YL Tel: 202400 Shepherd Commercial Chartered Surveyors 35 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4ZN Tel: 202800 Silverburn House Aberdeen Vetco Gray U.K. Ltd Silverburn House, Claymore Drive,Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB23 8GD, Scotland Tel: 356479 Silverstone Energy Ltd 3 Queens Gardens Aberdeen AB15 4YD Tel: 659120

take me Simmons & Co Simmons House, 22 Waverley Place Aberdeen AB10 1XP. Tel: 202 300 Simpson Forsyth 52 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 321133 Simpson & Marwick 4 Alford Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YD Tel: 622622 Simpson & Marwick 4 Carden Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1US Tel: 624924 Source Relocation 80 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2XN Tel: 631555 Space Solutions Bishop House, 50 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UP Tel: 218500 Sterling Relocation 7 Queen’s Gardens, Aberdeen AB15 4YD Tel: 619231 Storie Cruden & Simpson 2 Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen AB11 DH Tel: 587261 Storie Cruden & Simpson Unit 22, Westhill Shopping Centre, Aberdeenshire AB32 6RL Tel: 740718 Strategic Offshore Research Ltd. 1 Queen’s Lane South, Queen’s Cross, Aberdeen AB10 6XW Tel: 498020 Stronachs 34 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1FW Tel: 845845 Taggart Neil Mathers 20 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen AB11 6DJ Tel: 588020 Talisman Energy UK Ltd Talisman House, 163 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BZ Tel: 352500 The Mortgage + Property Centre 248 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TN Tel: 623400 Think PR 13 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XE Tel: 623960 Thorpe Molloy Recruitment Ltd 38 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YN Tel: 327000 Total Business Furniture Balmano House, Ruthrieston Road, Aberdeen AB10 7JR Tel: 313260 Towry Law 9 Albyn Terrace Aberdeen AB10 1YP Tel: 615 080 Tricker PR 9 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XB Tel: 646491 Waterloo Quay Properties Limited The Courtyard, Clarence Street, Aberdeen AB11 5BH Tel: 357130 WeberShandwick 58 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 806600

Opticians

Corry & Christie 185 George Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XH Tel: 631633 Douglas Dickie 477 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6N Tel: 311001 Duncan and Todd Unit 12 Dyce Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB21 7LW Tel: 771144 Duncan and Todd Unit 10, Westhill Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB32 6RL Tel: 745888 Duncan and Todd 4 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JE Tel: 644927 Duncan and Todd 1 Market Street, Stonehaven AB39 2BT Tel: 01569 762765 Duncan and Todd 37 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QA Tel: 01467 620078 Duncan and Todd Head Office 14 Crown Terrace, Aberdeen AB11 6HE Tel: 211911 Duncan and Todd The Mall, Aberdeen AB10 6BE Tel: 572368 Jenson and Ledingham 23 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JS Tel: 643557 Straine Opticians 33-35 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UY Tel: 624103

Retail

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In an age where TV turns nonentities into celebrities, it’s a pleasure to meet up again with the real thing, celebrity chef Brian Turner.

The 63-year-old Yorkshireman was back in the north-east to prepare dinner for 80 guests of Aberdeen-based waste management recycling firm, Taylors Industrial Services, in a star-spangled marquee in the grounds of Ann Taylor’s Falls of Feugh restaurant at Banchory.

The fine fare included Stilton and Champagne soup, fillet of beef from Braemar and a white chocolate and raspberry trifle. Yummy.

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great card,” said Ann. “He has been with us before and our staff get a great lift from his visits.”

Brian greatly enjoys his trips to Scotland from his home in north London.

“You are so lucky to have such great raw materials up here,” he said, “from the meat to the wonderful langoustines and other seafood, not to mention your whisky.”

Halifax-born Brian, whose dad, Laurence, was in the Army Catering Corps, has fingers in many pies, so to speak. He’s never off the telly, acts as an ambassador for kitchen products, writes books and may embark on a restaurant venture in Dubai. More than

that, his commitment to tourism and the training of the next generation of chefs earned him the insignia of CBE in 2002.

It is also no surprise that Brian supports various charities. The six-footer with the generous paunch has even run the London Marathon, not bad for a chef who admits to guzzling as he goes about his business in the kitchen.

He handles fame lightly and has taken another great honour in his stride.

You can now have a pint of Brian Turner amber ale in certain London pubs.

“My pies are not far behind,” he adds­ cheekily.

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