Trend Oct / Nov 2007

the only guide to a moder n life in aberdeen

C O M P L I M E N TA R Y

Aberdeen

trend

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 07

Handbags & glad rags Winter warmers

Bright young things Hot new knitwear designer

Out of Africa Entrepreneur’s lifeline for children of Africa

The Milton Restaurant of the Year

Win...

An overnight stay at a luxury hotel Two return flights to the sun FASHION

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BEAUTY

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FOOD

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PROPERTY

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INTERIORS

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REVIEWS

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CARS

PROFILE

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Discover the Simpson’s is a family hotel.

Situated in the west end of Aberdeen, it bears all the hallmarks of quality and style the public have come to expect from an establishment owned and run by the Simpson family.

This luxurious, but highly affordable hotel is ideal for the corporate guest or for families. Complimentary tea and coffee, newspaper, trouser press and CD micro system are just a few of the hidden extras included in the unique bedrooms. All bedrooms are ensuite with high pressure showers with a choice of twin or kingsize beds. Or for your more important clients, why not upgrade to a Four Poster Suite?

Our acclaimed culinary team lead by Executive Chef, Colin Tait prides themselves on using fresh local produce ensuring that Simpsons is one of the highest rated restaurants in Aberdeen offering tremendous value for money.

At Simpson’s Hotel Bar/Brasserie we hope to provide our guests with a memorable experience.

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published by Trend Productions Ltd The Bank 292 Rosemount Place Aberdeen AB25 2YA Tel: +44 (0) 1224 631141 Fax: +44 (0) 1224 622280 info@trendmagazine.co.uk www.trendmagazine.co.uk directors Gill Buyers - gill@trendmagazine.co.uk Alison Wilson - alison@trendmagazine.co.uk editor Niki Tennant - niki@trendmagazine.co.uk Features editor Pauline Fraser - pauline@trendmagazine.co.uk advertising & distribution Gill Buyers - gill@trendmagazine.co.uk Finance & administration Alison Wilson - alison@trendmagazine.co.uk

Cover Image - Morven McSween Photograph by Ray Smith Photography

the only guide to a mode rn li fe i n abe rde en

C O MP L I M EN TA R Y

Aberdeen

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FASHION TRENDS 10 After a Fashion 23 Handbags and Glad Rags 36 Bright Young Things Charlotte Tucker

HOME TRENDS 32 Home and Away 33 Homely Advice

HEALTH & BEAUTY 18 Face Facts 20 Hair Secrets for Men 39 Doctor’s Orders - Health Check 40 Spa Review FEATURES 19 My Aberdeen 34 My Big Break 31 Directors’ Cuts 38 Out of Africa - Garreth Wood 41 Glittering Prize

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 07

Handbags & glad rags Winter warmers

Bright young things Hot new knitwear designer

54 Queen’s Road • Aberdeen AB15 4YP Tel +44 (0) 1224 327777 • Fax +44 (0) 1224 327700 e-mail address@simpsonshotel.co.uk

Out of Africa Entrepreneur’s lifeline for children of Africa

The Milton Restaurant of the Year

Win...

An overnight stay at a luxury hotel Two return flights to the sun FASHION

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BEAUTY

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FOOD

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PROPERTY

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INTERIORS

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REVIEWS

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CARS

FOOD & DRINK 21 Glug or Plug 24 A Taste of Simpson’s 26 Cocktails of the Unexpected 28 Deli Delights 29 Restaurant Review

ART & CULTURE 42 A Glance at Dance 43 Art Attack 45 Ones to Watch The Latest Sounds and Movies TRAVEL 44 Something for the Weekend Win a Stay at Rocpool Reserve 46 Go Wild in the Country Deeside Activity Park 47 Win Two Return Flights from Flyglobespan MOTORING 48 Zoom SOCIETY SNAPS 50 Psst…. Aberdeen’s Most Glamourous Gatherings 52 Take Me, Take Me….

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Discover the Simpson’s is a family hotel.

Situated in the west end of Aberdeen, it bears all the hallmarks of quality and style the public have come to expect from an establishment owned and run by the Simpson family.

This luxurious, but highly affordable hotel is ideal for the corporate guest or for families. Complimentary tea and coffee, newspaper, trouser press and CD micro system are just a few of the hidden extras included in the unique bedrooms. All bedrooms are ensuite with high pressure showers with a choice of twin or kingsize beds. Or for your more important clients, why not upgrade to a Four Poster Suite?

Our acclaimed culinary team lead by Executive Chef, Colin Tait prides themselves on using fresh local produce ensuring that Simpsons is one of the highest rated restaurants in Aberdeen offering tremendous value for money.

At Simpson’s Hotel Bar/Brasserie we hope to provide our guests with a memorable experience.

trend

Aberdeen

Difference

Contents

published by Trend Productions Ltd The Bank 292 Rosemount Place Aberdeen AB25 2YA Tel: +44 (0) 1224 631141 Fax: +44 (0) 1224 622280 info@trendmagazine.co.uk www.trendmagazine.co.uk directors Gill Buyers - gill@trendmagazine.co.uk Alison Wilson - alison@trendmagazine.co.uk editor Niki Tennant - niki@trendmagazine.co.uk Features editor Pauline Fraser - pauline@trendmagazine.co.uk advertising & distribution Gill Buyers - gill@trendmagazine.co.uk Finance & administration Alison Wilson - alison@trendmagazine.co.uk

Cover Image - Morven McSween Photograph by Ray Smith Photography

the only guide to a mode rn li fe i n abe rde en

C O MP L I M EN TA R Y

Aberdeen

trend

36

10

FASHION TRENDS 10 After a Fashion 23 Handbags and Glad Rags 36 Bright Young Things Charlotte Tucker

HOME TRENDS 32 Home and Away 33 Homely Advice

HEALTH & BEAUTY 18 Face Facts 20 Hair Secrets for Men 39 Doctor’s Orders - Health Check 40 Spa Review FEATURES 19 My Aberdeen 34 My Big Break 31 Directors’ Cuts 38 Out of Africa - Garreth Wood 41 Glittering Prize

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 07

Handbags & glad rags Winter warmers

Bright young things Hot new knitwear designer

54 Queen’s Road • Aberdeen AB15 4YP Tel +44 (0) 1224 327777 • Fax +44 (0) 1224 327700 e-mail address@simpsonshotel.co.uk

Out of Africa Entrepreneur’s lifeline for children of Africa

The Milton Restaurant of the Year

Win...

An overnight stay at a luxury hotel Two return flights to the sun FASHION

|

BEAUTY

|

FOOD

|

PROPERTY

|

INTERIORS

|

REVIEWS

|

CARS

FOOD & DRINK 21 Glug or Plug 24 A Taste of Simpson’s 26 Cocktails of the Unexpected 28 Deli Delights 29 Restaurant Review

ART & CULTURE 42 A Glance at Dance 43 Art Attack 45 Ones to Watch The Latest Sounds and Movies TRAVEL 44 Something for the Weekend Win a Stay at Rocpool Reserve 46 Go Wild in the Country Deeside Activity Park 47 Win Two Return Flights from Flyglobespan MOTORING 48 Zoom SOCIETY SNAPS 50 Psst…. Aberdeen’s Most Glamourous Gatherings 52 Take Me, Take Me….

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YOU SAID IT

EDITORS ETCHINGS

Editor’s etchings

You said it...

IN COMPARISON TO OTHeR SCOTTISH CITIeS, DO YOU THINk ABeRDeeN IS A ‘TReND’ SeTTeR?

> Interview by Rebecca Curran

A warm welcome to the first issue of Aberdeen’s very own Trend magazine.

nicola mitchell, 24 optician, stonehaven I don’t take inspiration from many people in Aberdeen as far as style is concerned I prefer to look at magazines.

Sometimes I see people that are pretty stylish walking the streets but not really day to day. Dundee has more variety than Aberdeen and more options if you’re looking for something a bit different.

This ambitious, bold new project introduced to Aberdeen by Trend Productions Limited has lured me back to a city that was the launch pad for my journalistic career 20 years ago. ruth cassie, 21 hairdresser, aberdeen There aren’t as many shops in Aberdeen as Glasgow, and the ones we do have just don’t have enough variety. In comparison to London or Glasgow you don’t see many trendy people walking around. I stick to the high street when it comes to buying clothes so a few more options would be good.

Trend magazine is a celebration of Aberdeen and all it has to offer those who like to live life to the full.

Aberdeen’s shopping scene has truly came of age with the welcome recent arrival of Cruise and Hugo Boss. You’ll find to-die-for designer shoes and accessories from Cruise in this issue of Trend, as well as stunning collections for men and women from exclusive Aberdeen boutiques.

Trend’s style gurus will also be bringing you creations from Aberdeen’s hottest home-grown couturiers, such as talented young textile and knitwear designer, Charlotte Tucker.

If, like me, you devour foodie magazines and no-nonsense cookbooks, flick through to our food and drink section for an inspirational recipe from this season’s guest chef.

megan easton, 19 student, south africa Aberdeen is great for shops although it could do with a bit more variation. Glasgow and edinburgh have more appeal because they have shops like Zara and Mango.

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cameron Frost, 27 Food and beverage manager, australia I find Aberdeen quite a dull city, everything is grey! The shops are pretty good and the people are trendy although the city lacks surfing shops and that sort of style but I don’t suppose anyone really surfs here!

Fiona stewart, 24 housewife, aberdeen

martyn daniel, 24 student, newburgh

I don’t see a lot of people in Aberdeen whose style I’d like to emulate. The city lacks style, that’s why I prefer to shop in Dundee when I get the chance.

Most people dress pretty averagely in Aberdeen although there are a few trendsetters. The girls are definitely doing better than the guys. I prefer shopping in Glasgow or Dundee you find a lot more stylish people there and there are also more shops.

elaine mcWalter, 28 trainee account manager, dundee I think Aberdeen can be compared closely to other Scottish cities such as edinburgh and Glasgow. The shops are pretty similar and you see a high proportion of well dressed, trendy people.

There’s also a chance to win a night’s dinner, bed and breakfast for two at the luxurious Rocpool Reserve hotel in Inverness.

Or, if you fancy travelling further afield for a well earned break, enter the flyglobespan competition on page 47 and you could be jetting off to either Tenerife or Malaga. enjoy Trend, and look out for the December/ January copy in the venues listed in this issue.

Best wishes, niki tennant editor

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YOU SAID IT

EDITORS ETCHINGS

Editor’s etchings

You said it...

IN COMPARISON TO OTHeR SCOTTISH CITIeS, DO YOU THINk ABeRDeeN IS A ‘TReND’ SeTTeR?

> Interview by Rebecca Curran

A warm welcome to the first issue of Aberdeen’s very own Trend magazine.

nicola mitchell, 24 optician, stonehaven I don’t take inspiration from many people in Aberdeen as far as style is concerned I prefer to look at magazines.

Sometimes I see people that are pretty stylish walking the streets but not really day to day. Dundee has more variety than Aberdeen and more options if you’re looking for something a bit different.

This ambitious, bold new project introduced to Aberdeen by Trend Productions Limited has lured me back to a city that was the launch pad for my journalistic career 20 years ago. ruth cassie, 21 hairdresser, aberdeen There aren’t as many shops in Aberdeen as Glasgow, and the ones we do have just don’t have enough variety. In comparison to London or Glasgow you don’t see many trendy people walking around. I stick to the high street when it comes to buying clothes so a few more options would be good.

Trend magazine is a celebration of Aberdeen and all it has to offer those who like to live life to the full.

Aberdeen’s shopping scene has truly came of age with the welcome recent arrival of Cruise and Hugo Boss. You’ll find to-die-for designer shoes and accessories from Cruise in this issue of Trend, as well as stunning collections for men and women from exclusive Aberdeen boutiques.

Trend’s style gurus will also be bringing you creations from Aberdeen’s hottest home-grown couturiers, such as talented young textile and knitwear designer, Charlotte Tucker.

If, like me, you devour foodie magazines and no-nonsense cookbooks, flick through to our food and drink section for an inspirational recipe from this season’s guest chef.

megan easton, 19 student, south africa Aberdeen is great for shops although it could do with a bit more variation. Glasgow and edinburgh have more appeal because they have shops like Zara and Mango.

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cameron Frost, 27 Food and beverage manager, australia I find Aberdeen quite a dull city, everything is grey! The shops are pretty good and the people are trendy although the city lacks surfing shops and that sort of style but I don’t suppose anyone really surfs here!

Fiona stewart, 24 housewife, aberdeen

martyn daniel, 24 student, newburgh

I don’t see a lot of people in Aberdeen whose style I’d like to emulate. The city lacks style, that’s why I prefer to shop in Dundee when I get the chance.

Most people dress pretty averagely in Aberdeen although there are a few trendsetters. The girls are definitely doing better than the guys. I prefer shopping in Glasgow or Dundee you find a lot more stylish people there and there are also more shops.

elaine mcWalter, 28 trainee account manager, dundee I think Aberdeen can be compared closely to other Scottish cities such as edinburgh and Glasgow. The shops are pretty similar and you see a high proportion of well dressed, trendy people.

There’s also a chance to win a night’s dinner, bed and breakfast for two at the luxurious Rocpool Reserve hotel in Inverness.

Or, if you fancy travelling further afield for a well earned break, enter the flyglobespan competition on page 47 and you could be jetting off to either Tenerife or Malaga. enjoy Trend, and look out for the December/ January copy in the venues listed in this issue.

Best wishes, niki tennant editor

07

TREND CONTRIBUTORS

Pauline Fraser is Trend’s features editor. A journalist for more than 10 years in the north-east she has gained experience in television, radio and print.

Following eight years at Grampian TV and STV as a main presenter and reporter she now runs her own business in Aberdeen. She was born and brought up in the city and now lives in the West End. She spends her spare time walking golden retriever Yogi, increasing her shoe collection and drinking pink fizz!

Malcolm Duckworth owns Portra Photographic Services which specialises in portrait, commercial and wedding photography.

Its unique selling point is the portable photographic studio which is taken into clients’ homes or offices offering both convenience and professionalism.

The company also offers competitively priced bespoke wedding and commercial photography services. www.portra.it

CarolBrown

Malcolm Duckworth

PaulineFraser

Contributors

DUNCAN AND TODD OPTICIANS

Lancastrian lass Carol Brown has been tasting, talking, teaching and writing about wine in Aberdeen and around Scotland for more than 10 years. Passionate about her subject and known for her enthusiastic, informal style, she provides corporate entertainment for the oil and business sectors, consumer wine courses, certificated wine training through the Wine and Spirit Education Trust for the hospitality and retail industries and wine consultancy. She was founder of the Aberdeen Wine Appreciators’Tasting Group and writes regularly for local newspapers.

the clear choice...

Duncan and Todd Opticians may have strong North East roots with its first practice opening up over 35 years ago, but today it’s very much an international concern what with its array of trendy spectacles and sunglasses from designers across the globe.

The shops layout and interior represents a fusion of different influences. The shop floor is contemporary but classic with its mix of cool metal and light wood. The frames are displayed in a mix of wooden boxes and customised wrought iron frame displays. The reception area is small and intimate with the main aim to make patients feel at ease and be able to genuinely forge relationships with the personable staff.

Derek Ironside is one of the most respected freelance photographers in Aberdeen, having covered all aspects of life in the north-east for more than 20 years. His agency, Newsline Scotland, has four photographers and supplies pictures to national newspapers and magazines. Newsline also has a wide range of corporate and PR clients. www.derek@newsline-scotland.co.uk

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When not writing for Trend or other publications, Alison runs a marketing, research and communications company.

She lives in a picturesque coastal village with her partner and a slightly deranged cat. She dedicates her life to avoiding doing domestic chores, and amassing more shoes than Imelda Marcos. She has yet to find the perfect shade of red lipstick or a mascara that doesn't leave her looking like a vaguely surprised panda.

RaySmith

AlisonDaniels

Derek Ironside

GUCCI WOMAN

The fashion and cover photography is the work of Ray Smith, one of the north-east's most respected photographers with a growing international reputation.

Tel: 07855 464858 www.raysmithphotography.com

Gucci's new ladies’ eyewear collection features styles with a sophisticated exclusive allure which offers the perfect expression of a luxurious, distinctive style.

Gucci's legendary clasp detail is clad in bamboo; one of the label's hallmark materials for this new style must-have.

The classic detail also characterises the new acetate and metal glasses combining frames with soft, oval shapes and dominating elegant hues.

In addition to Gucci, the Belmont Street branch of Duncan & Todd also stock the following luxury brands:

Tag Heuer Tom Davies Christian Dior Chanel

Bvlgari Hugo Boss Versace MaxMara

Aberdeen 4 Belmont St 01224 644927 and throughout the North East

www.duncanandtodd.com

TREND CONTRIBUTORS

Pauline Fraser is Trend’s features editor. A journalist for more than 10 years in the north-east she has gained experience in television, radio and print.

Following eight years at Grampian TV and STV as a main presenter and reporter she now runs her own business in Aberdeen. She was born and brought up in the city and now lives in the West End. She spends her spare time walking golden retriever Yogi, increasing her shoe collection and drinking pink fizz!

Malcolm Duckworth owns Portra Photographic Services which specialises in portrait, commercial and wedding photography.

Its unique selling point is the portable photographic studio which is taken into clients’ homes or offices offering both convenience and professionalism.

The company also offers competitively priced bespoke wedding and commercial photography services. www.portra.it

CarolBrown

Malcolm Duckworth

PaulineFraser

Contributors

DUNCAN AND TODD OPTICIANS

Lancastrian lass Carol Brown has been tasting, talking, teaching and writing about wine in Aberdeen and around Scotland for more than 10 years. Passionate about her subject and known for her enthusiastic, informal style, she provides corporate entertainment for the oil and business sectors, consumer wine courses, certificated wine training through the Wine and Spirit Education Trust for the hospitality and retail industries and wine consultancy. She was founder of the Aberdeen Wine Appreciators’Tasting Group and writes regularly for local newspapers.

the clear choice...

Duncan and Todd Opticians may have strong North East roots with its first practice opening up over 35 years ago, but today it’s very much an international concern what with its array of trendy spectacles and sunglasses from designers across the globe.

The shops layout and interior represents a fusion of different influences. The shop floor is contemporary but classic with its mix of cool metal and light wood. The frames are displayed in a mix of wooden boxes and customised wrought iron frame displays. The reception area is small and intimate with the main aim to make patients feel at ease and be able to genuinely forge relationships with the personable staff.

Derek Ironside is one of the most respected freelance photographers in Aberdeen, having covered all aspects of life in the north-east for more than 20 years. His agency, Newsline Scotland, has four photographers and supplies pictures to national newspapers and magazines. Newsline also has a wide range of corporate and PR clients. www.derek@newsline-scotland.co.uk

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When not writing for Trend or other publications, Alison runs a marketing, research and communications company.

She lives in a picturesque coastal village with her partner and a slightly deranged cat. She dedicates her life to avoiding doing domestic chores, and amassing more shoes than Imelda Marcos. She has yet to find the perfect shade of red lipstick or a mascara that doesn't leave her looking like a vaguely surprised panda.

RaySmith

AlisonDaniels

Derek Ironside

GUCCI WOMAN

The fashion and cover photography is the work of Ray Smith, one of the north-east's most respected photographers with a growing international reputation.

Tel: 07855 464858 www.raysmithphotography.com

Gucci's new ladies’ eyewear collection features styles with a sophisticated exclusive allure which offers the perfect expression of a luxurious, distinctive style.

Gucci's legendary clasp detail is clad in bamboo; one of the label's hallmark materials for this new style must-have.

The classic detail also characterises the new acetate and metal glasses combining frames with soft, oval shapes and dominating elegant hues.

In addition to Gucci, the Belmont Street branch of Duncan & Todd also stock the following luxury brands:

Tag Heuer Tom Davies Christian Dior Chanel

Bvlgari Hugo Boss Versace MaxMara

Aberdeen 4 Belmont St 01224 644927 and throughout the North East

www.duncanandtodd.com

AFTER A FASHION

AFTER A FASHION > nom de guerre Grey Trench Coat £450 daniele Fiesoli Grey Star Tank Top £95 b-more Black Stripe Shirt £89

< holland esq.

Black Rat Suit £395 b-more White Shirt £99 Black & White Slim Tie £45

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© Copyright Ray Smith Photography

© Copyright Ray Smith Photography

orciani Black Leather Belt £75

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AFTER A FASHION

AFTER A FASHION > nom de guerre Grey Trench Coat £450 daniele Fiesoli Grey Star Tank Top £95 b-more Black Stripe Shirt £89

< holland esq.

Black Rat Suit £395 b-more White Shirt £99 Black & White Slim Tie £45

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© Copyright Ray Smith Photography

© Copyright Ray Smith Photography

orciani Black Leather Belt £75

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AFTER A FASHION

> seal Kay Brown Waistcoat £99 Brown Trouser £110 b-more Brown Shirt £89 Brown & Dark Blue Tie £45 orciani Tan Leather Weekend Bag £350

STockiSTS Pure Tel: (01224) 594004

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© Copyright Ray Smith Photography

tiger of sweden Brown Coat £335

AFTER A FASHION

> seal Kay Brown Waistcoat £99 Brown Trouser £110 b-more Brown Shirt £89 Brown & Dark Blue Tie £45 orciani Tan Leather Weekend Bag £350

STockiSTS Pure Tel: (01224) 594004

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© Copyright Ray Smith Photography

tiger of sweden Brown Coat £335

AFTER A

< missoni Print Coat £595 Grey striped poloneck tunic £215

FASHION

> missoni Striped dress £435 cavalli Clutch bag £235 Necklace - stylist’s own

© Copyright Ray Smith Photography

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© Copyright Ray Smith Photography

versace Boots £398 Matching Bag £275

AFTER A

< missoni Print Coat £595 Grey striped poloneck tunic £215

FASHION

> missoni Striped dress £435 cavalli Clutch bag £235 Necklace - stylist’s own

© Copyright Ray Smith Photography

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© Copyright Ray Smith Photography

versace Boots £398 Matching Bag £275

> cavalli Black/Grey/Silver skinny jeans £179 Plain black shirt £138

© Copyright Ray Smith Photography

versace Cream jacket £545 Short necklace £75

STockiSTS Zoomp Tel: (01224) 642152

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Thanks to our models, The Porsche Centre - Aberdeen, Pure, Zoomp. Hair by Andrew Gray of Biyoni and make-up by Fiona Smith.

> cavalli Black/Grey/Silver skinny jeans £179 Plain black shirt £138

© Copyright Ray Smith Photography

versace Cream jacket £545 Short necklace £75

STockiSTS Zoomp Tel: (01224) 642152

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Thanks to our models, The Porsche Centre - Aberdeen, Pure, Zoomp. Hair by Andrew Gray of Biyoni and make-up by Fiona Smith.

BEAUTY NEWS

Face facts Attention girls! It’s that time of year to clear out your make-up bag and unveil the new you for the new season.

Those in the know say we should ditch the neons and sheer glosses of the summer and say, “Hello boys,” with sultry eyes, red hot lips and full-on sophisticated glamour.

And by smoky eyes we’re not talking heavy gothic lids. This season’s look is all about mixing silvers and greys with neutral tones, which is perfectly encapsulated in estee Lauder’s After Hours collection.

Old Hollywood screen siren is all the rage and is best captured by Givenchy with its Audrey Hepburn-inspired Cache Cache eye pallet (£31). This limited edition has nine shades from nude beiges to intense gold-green, sienna red and ink blue.

If you’re not too keen on intense eyes, you can still give your look a modern twist with a simple flick of liquid eyeliner and those all-important red lips. Deep berry, matt shades are most popular try Lotus Rouge by Chanel (£16) for a long lasting, moisturising finish.

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If you worry that red lipstick will make your lips look smaller, try Dior Addict Lip Maximizer - Collagen active lip-gloss (£18.50). This revolutionary lip care treatment restructures and defines lips for a gorgeous, plumped up pout. autumn skin tlc Start with the basics - a really good cleanser and moisturiser. Choose a cleanser that won’t strip the skin of its natural defences such as, Galatée Confort, from Lancome (£17.50).

For a good all rounder, look for a moisturiser that protects, repairs and defends against ageing. Origins No6 best seller, A Perfect World, is an antioxidant moisturiser with White Tea (£27.50).

Chanel offers a range of home cosmetic procedures called Micro Solutions. The Refining Micro Peel three-week programme offers great exfoliation which leaves skin looking brighter than ever.

Clarins offers a superb array of spa treatments to relax, revive and rejuvenate the face and body. One treatment of the Pro-Active Facial is equivalent to seven days worth of treatments and leaves the skin feeling so energised.

FIONA SMITH Accomplished freelance make-up artist Fiona Smith trained at the Chanel Make-up Academy in London.

She has been working fully-trained for 3 ½ years nationally and internationally, including a spell working in Moscow for Chanel. fionaes@hotmail.co.uk

Trend’s recommended products for men and women can be found at Boots, Bon-Accord Centre, Aberdeen; John Lewis, George Street, Aberdeen; Debenhams, Trinity Centre, Aberdeen.

sKincare For men Clinique’s The M Shave Aloe Gel softens even the toughest growth to allow for a close, smooth and comfortable shave.

Clive Owen is the new face of Lancome’s Age Fight range. The AntiAge Perfecting Fluid aims to reduce lines, energise and lead to younger looking skin. Its cocktail of vitamins C and e, wheat and grape extracts works to block 99% of oxidants to protect the skin from damaging free radicals.

My scene in Aberdeen Pauline Fraser spent almost eight years as one of the main presenters of STV’s six o’clock news programme North Tonight.

She has been a journalist in the north-east for a decade, working in TV, radio and print but recently decided to step out of the limelight and face up to a new challenge.

Pauline is now running her own business, Frasermedia, and as well as being part of the Trend team, she hosts various high profile city events. She’s lived in Aberdeen all her life.

WHO IS THE ABERDONIAN YOU MOST ADMIRE AND WHY? My mum - she’s a truly a wonderful person, my best friend and very patient - which is just as well!

WHERE DO YOU LOVE TO LUNCH? The Silver Darling at the harbour - the food is fantastic and it’s a wonderfully relaxing location where you can just watch the world and the boats go by.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE CLOTHES SHOP? Debenhams is a good all-rounder, but for glam frocks I love the Bee’s knees in Oldmeldrum.

WHERE DO YOU GO TO BE PAMPERED? Pampering? I wish! If I had time to relax it would be The House in Great Western Road, as just walking through the door makes you feel chilled.

WHERE DO YOU BUY FLOWERS? Dolce Vita or Nicky Walker are both great.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE CITY THAT MAKES YOU MOST PROUD? The generosity of the people of Aberdeen. I know we have a reputation to be tight fisted but I’m involved in many charity events, particularly through CLAN, and I have seen many Aberdonians donate very generously over the years.

AND WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE? The weather if I could! Seriously though, I would like to see more shops opening in Aberdeen as, at the moment, I feel we are lagging behind other smaller cities like Dundee and Inverness.

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BEAUTY NEWS

Face facts Attention girls! It’s that time of year to clear out your make-up bag and unveil the new you for the new season.

Those in the know say we should ditch the neons and sheer glosses of the summer and say, “Hello boys,” with sultry eyes, red hot lips and full-on sophisticated glamour.

And by smoky eyes we’re not talking heavy gothic lids. This season’s look is all about mixing silvers and greys with neutral tones, which is perfectly encapsulated in estee Lauder’s After Hours collection.

Old Hollywood screen siren is all the rage and is best captured by Givenchy with its Audrey Hepburn-inspired Cache Cache eye pallet (£31). This limited edition has nine shades from nude beiges to intense gold-green, sienna red and ink blue.

If you’re not too keen on intense eyes, you can still give your look a modern twist with a simple flick of liquid eyeliner and those all-important red lips. Deep berry, matt shades are most popular try Lotus Rouge by Chanel (£16) for a long lasting, moisturising finish.

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If you worry that red lipstick will make your lips look smaller, try Dior Addict Lip Maximizer - Collagen active lip-gloss (£18.50). This revolutionary lip care treatment restructures and defines lips for a gorgeous, plumped up pout. autumn skin tlc Start with the basics - a really good cleanser and moisturiser. Choose a cleanser that won’t strip the skin of its natural defences such as, Galatée Confort, from Lancome (£17.50).

For a good all rounder, look for a moisturiser that protects, repairs and defends against ageing. Origins No6 best seller, A Perfect World, is an antioxidant moisturiser with White Tea (£27.50).

Chanel offers a range of home cosmetic procedures called Micro Solutions. The Refining Micro Peel three-week programme offers great exfoliation which leaves skin looking brighter than ever.

Clarins offers a superb array of spa treatments to relax, revive and rejuvenate the face and body. One treatment of the Pro-Active Facial is equivalent to seven days worth of treatments and leaves the skin feeling so energised.

FIONA SMITH Accomplished freelance make-up artist Fiona Smith trained at the Chanel Make-up Academy in London.

She has been working fully-trained for 3 ½ years nationally and internationally, including a spell working in Moscow for Chanel. fionaes@hotmail.co.uk

Trend’s recommended products for men and women can be found at Boots, Bon-Accord Centre, Aberdeen; John Lewis, George Street, Aberdeen; Debenhams, Trinity Centre, Aberdeen.

sKincare For men Clinique’s The M Shave Aloe Gel softens even the toughest growth to allow for a close, smooth and comfortable shave.

Clive Owen is the new face of Lancome’s Age Fight range. The AntiAge Perfecting Fluid aims to reduce lines, energise and lead to younger looking skin. Its cocktail of vitamins C and e, wheat and grape extracts works to block 99% of oxidants to protect the skin from damaging free radicals.

My scene in Aberdeen Pauline Fraser spent almost eight years as one of the main presenters of STV’s six o’clock news programme North Tonight.

She has been a journalist in the north-east for a decade, working in TV, radio and print but recently decided to step out of the limelight and face up to a new challenge.

Pauline is now running her own business, Frasermedia, and as well as being part of the Trend team, she hosts various high profile city events. She’s lived in Aberdeen all her life.

WHO IS THE ABERDONIAN YOU MOST ADMIRE AND WHY? My mum - she’s a truly a wonderful person, my best friend and very patient - which is just as well!

WHERE DO YOU LOVE TO LUNCH? The Silver Darling at the harbour - the food is fantastic and it’s a wonderfully relaxing location where you can just watch the world and the boats go by.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE CLOTHES SHOP? Debenhams is a good all-rounder, but for glam frocks I love the Bee’s knees in Oldmeldrum.

WHERE DO YOU GO TO BE PAMPERED? Pampering? I wish! If I had time to relax it would be The House in Great Western Road, as just walking through the door makes you feel chilled.

WHERE DO YOU BUY FLOWERS? Dolce Vita or Nicky Walker are both great.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE CITY THAT MAKES YOU MOST PROUD? The generosity of the people of Aberdeen. I know we have a reputation to be tight fisted but I’m involved in many charity events, particularly through CLAN, and I have seen many Aberdonians donate very generously over the years.

AND WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE? The weather if I could! Seriously though, I would like to see more shops opening in Aberdeen as, at the moment, I feel we are lagging behind other smaller cities like Dundee and Inverness.

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GLUG OR PLUG

Top Ten Men’s Styling Tips

1

Use a good shampoo that suits your hair type, also one that cleanses the hair to remove build up of waxes, gels and any other products.

2

A light spray leave-in conditioner such as Wella’s SP Hydro Milk or Fast Fix by TiGi – is quick and easy to use and helps to hydrate the hair.

3

Select the product that you think suits your style or texture of hair.

Always take care choosing the products as some might be too heavy on the hair and could give it added build up.

Always use a small amount of product to style the hair. When I am styling a short or choppy textured cut, I use a small amount of Manipulator

by TIGI with a drop of Girl Toy also by TIGI, which always works really well through the

4 20

hair. Always rub the product with the palm of your hands to even it out before applying.

Straighteners are still a great appliance to use to give wavy or curly hair more texture. With this, use a hair protector SP Flat Iron Spray by Wella. It has a light hold and also protects the hair from heat and gives great shine.

5 6

Many men like their natural curl and like to use it. In this case, good healthy hair is always a must. Crystal Styler (Light) by SP Wella is brilliant if you want a natural look and it’ll hold the curl without weighing it down. It also has pro vitamin B and UVA protection.

A good haircut every four to five weeks is important as most men have their hair short and their style grows out quickly.

7

Glug or Plug?

Words by Carol Brown of Wine Uncorked, Aberdeen, Member of the Association of Wine Educators and the Circle of Wine Writers, Certified Sherry Educator, 2006 UK Finalist European Champagne Ambassadors’ Awards.

© Portra Photographic Services

Michelle McKay Ishoka

HAIR SECRETS FOR MEN

10

Comforting, autumnal dishes of the season require a complementary wine.

Body and spice and brambly berry fruits are the order of the day and, in wine terms, that means Shiraz. Those innovative Aussies have the market pretty much sewn up with their bold, black pepper and liquorice-scented styles. Recently, another grape has found its way on to the label Viognier.

This is an evocative white grape, known in its Northern Rhone homeland for its exotic honeysuckle, mineral and apricot character. Seductive in its own right, it’s also long played a part in charming some of the masculine reds of the northern Rhone appellation of the Cote Rotie, a technique now used in Australian Shiraz Viognier blends. Often it’s just 2-3%, but that can add an extra feminine dimension to the wines.

www.ishokahairandbeauty.com

Yering Station Shiraz Viognier 2005, Yarra Valley Australia Intense spice, warm liquorice and a rich dark berry scent pave the way to a full

8

Finding a good salon and having a picture with you can help in a consultation, but you must remember nobody’s hair is exactly the same - so don’t depend on leaving the salon like a clone of the guy in the picture!

9

Using different techniques in cutting is always good. Having your hair cut into by sliding, point-cutting or even using the razor gives the hair good shape and textures.

If you have curly hair, chances are your hair tends to be dry, coarse and brittle and tends to frizz up. Try not to use very heavy products and always use a heat protecting spray.

bodied wine with dark chocolate and spice. The structure makes it quite serious and capable of aging. Treat it to a decent steak or roast beef. £9.99 Sainsburys.

Willunga 100 Shiraz Viognier 2005 Dark berry fruity with a sprinkling of black pepper. This is full-bodied but soft with juicy berry fruit and spice in abundance. £7.95 Wine Raks Aberdeen.

Penny Farthing Old Vine Shiraz & Viognier 2005 Intense coffee and rich fruitcake with a smoky spice edge gives way to the darkest of bramble berry flavours with approachable tannin and smoky notes.£5.49 Tesco.

De Bortoli Estate Grown Shiraz Viognier 2004 Ripest, pure dark berry fruit scents mingle with liquorice and mint. The berry fruit flavours are super juicy with a pleasant freshness and subtle oak. £10.99 Tesco. carolwineuncork@aol.com www.wineeducators.com 21

GLUG OR PLUG

Top Ten Men’s Styling Tips

1

Use a good shampoo that suits your hair type, also one that cleanses the hair to remove build up of waxes, gels and any other products.

2

A light spray leave-in conditioner such as Wella’s SP Hydro Milk or Fast Fix by TiGi – is quick and easy to use and helps to hydrate the hair.

3

Select the product that you think suits your style or texture of hair.

Always take care choosing the products as some might be too heavy on the hair and could give it added build up.

Always use a small amount of product to style the hair. When I am styling a short or choppy textured cut, I use a small amount of Manipulator

by TIGI with a drop of Girl Toy also by TIGI, which always works really well through the

4 20

hair. Always rub the product with the palm of your hands to even it out before applying.

Straighteners are still a great appliance to use to give wavy or curly hair more texture. With this, use a hair protector SP Flat Iron Spray by Wella. It has a light hold and also protects the hair from heat and gives great shine.

5 6

Many men like their natural curl and like to use it. In this case, good healthy hair is always a must. Crystal Styler (Light) by SP Wella is brilliant if you want a natural look and it’ll hold the curl without weighing it down. It also has pro vitamin B and UVA protection.

A good haircut every four to five weeks is important as most men have their hair short and their style grows out quickly.

7

Glug or Plug?

Words by Carol Brown of Wine Uncorked, Aberdeen, Member of the Association of Wine Educators and the Circle of Wine Writers, Certified Sherry Educator, 2006 UK Finalist European Champagne Ambassadors’ Awards.

© Portra Photographic Services

Michelle McKay Ishoka

HAIR SECRETS FOR MEN

10

Comforting, autumnal dishes of the season require a complementary wine.

Body and spice and brambly berry fruits are the order of the day and, in wine terms, that means Shiraz. Those innovative Aussies have the market pretty much sewn up with their bold, black pepper and liquorice-scented styles. Recently, another grape has found its way on to the label Viognier.

This is an evocative white grape, known in its Northern Rhone homeland for its exotic honeysuckle, mineral and apricot character. Seductive in its own right, it’s also long played a part in charming some of the masculine reds of the northern Rhone appellation of the Cote Rotie, a technique now used in Australian Shiraz Viognier blends. Often it’s just 2-3%, but that can add an extra feminine dimension to the wines.

www.ishokahairandbeauty.com

Yering Station Shiraz Viognier 2005, Yarra Valley Australia Intense spice, warm liquorice and a rich dark berry scent pave the way to a full

8

Finding a good salon and having a picture with you can help in a consultation, but you must remember nobody’s hair is exactly the same - so don’t depend on leaving the salon like a clone of the guy in the picture!

9

Using different techniques in cutting is always good. Having your hair cut into by sliding, point-cutting or even using the razor gives the hair good shape and textures.

If you have curly hair, chances are your hair tends to be dry, coarse and brittle and tends to frizz up. Try not to use very heavy products and always use a heat protecting spray.

bodied wine with dark chocolate and spice. The structure makes it quite serious and capable of aging. Treat it to a decent steak or roast beef. £9.99 Sainsburys.

Willunga 100 Shiraz Viognier 2005 Dark berry fruity with a sprinkling of black pepper. This is full-bodied but soft with juicy berry fruit and spice in abundance. £7.95 Wine Raks Aberdeen.

Penny Farthing Old Vine Shiraz & Viognier 2005 Intense coffee and rich fruitcake with a smoky spice edge gives way to the darkest of bramble berry flavours with approachable tannin and smoky notes.£5.49 Tesco.

De Bortoli Estate Grown Shiraz Viognier 2004 Ripest, pure dark berry fruit scents mingle with liquorice and mint. The berry fruit flavours are super juicy with a pleasant freshness and subtle oak. £10.99 Tesco. carolwineuncork@aol.com www.wineeducators.com 21

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HANDBAGS & GLAD RAGS > gant Multi-coloured Scarf £60 Grey Peak Hat £25 Socks - Prices from £10 hugo boss Black travel bag £140 Ties - from a selection by Hugo Boss and Sand £50

< ramona Handbag £1600

© Copyright Portra Photographic Services

S G A B H AN D AND RAGS G L AD

< Zagliani Handbag £1260

> Jimmy choo Damon £585

< cruise Handbag £850 < dolce & gabbana Ponyskin Court £310

> dolce & gabbana Ponyskin Sling Peep £285

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STockiSTS: Signature Tel: (01224) 210050

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PROFILE

A taste of Simpson’s

SPECIALITY DISH

Colin Tait, Head Chef, Simpson’s Hotel > interview by Niki Tennant

duck breast on braised fennel with honey fig chutney serves 4

2: Dice up figs and place in at the end

INGReDIeNTS 4 duck breasts 2 bulbs of fennel 1 pint of chicken stock 1 teaspoon of tarragon chutney 4 figs 1 large onion 500grms castor sugar half a pint of white vinegar half a pint of apple juice

SAUCe 250grms of cranberries 50grms of castor sugar half a teaspoon of finely chopped onion 2 measures of port

MeTHOD 1: Dice onion, place in a pan with the sugar, vinegar and apple. Bring to boil and simmer until the mixture goes like syrup.

Which celebrity chef do you most admire?

Rick Stein - he has an extensive knowledge of seafood from around the world. He has changed my views on seafood altogether.

What ’s your favourite kitchen utensil?

My trusty set of knives. Twenty years on, I still have the very first knife I bought.

Look after your knives and they will last a lifetime.

What ’s your favourite comfort food?

Any home-cooked meal with the family.

My children like nothing more than helping me to prepare their favourite dish, chicken fajitas.

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Given the chance to cook for someone famous, who would it be?

That’s easy. Billy Connolly. I would cook anything for this very funny man as the food itself would be irrelevant when you are sitting at his table. You’d be laughing so much, the food would go cold!

What’s your favourite restaurant in the world?

The Three Chimneys on Skye, due to good food and equally beautiful surroundings.

What is Scotland’s culinary Achilles heel?

The state of the fishing industry. At one time, it was so easy to get any amount of any fish. Regrettably, it’s a different story today.

(the figs are soft and don’t need a lot of cooking).

Simply place all the ingredients into a pan and simmer until the cranberries break.

1: Cut the tops and bottoms off the fennel and cut into quarters. Place on a tray with three quarters of the chicken stock and tarragon. Roast in the oven for 30 mins or until soft.

2: Heat up a pan and place the duck breasts in to seal, then finish in a hot oven for about 8-10 mins. Take out and let to rest for 5-10 mins and slice diagonally.

3: Place the fennel on the plate, then the chutney and duck, finished with the cranberry sauce.

What’s hot in October/November….

At Simpson’s, we are very keen to keep the menus as seasonal as possible. While you can now get most fresh ingredients at any time of the year, the quality might differ.

The fresh and seasonal food of the moment is simple but hearty. My menus are currently featuring apples and pears, carrot, beetroot and turnip. Game is the main meat of the season, and there are plenty of fish varieties to choose from, ranging from mussels to john dory and even lobster. tel: 01224 327777 www.simpsonshotel.co.uk 25

PROFILE

A taste of Simpson’s

SPECIALITY DISH

Colin Tait, Head Chef, Simpson’s Hotel > interview by Niki Tennant

duck breast on braised fennel with honey fig chutney serves 4

2: Dice up figs and place in at the end

INGReDIeNTS 4 duck breasts 2 bulbs of fennel 1 pint of chicken stock 1 teaspoon of tarragon chutney 4 figs 1 large onion 500grms castor sugar half a pint of white vinegar half a pint of apple juice

SAUCe 250grms of cranberries 50grms of castor sugar half a teaspoon of finely chopped onion 2 measures of port

MeTHOD 1: Dice onion, place in a pan with the sugar, vinegar and apple. Bring to boil and simmer until the mixture goes like syrup.

Which celebrity chef do you most admire?

Rick Stein - he has an extensive knowledge of seafood from around the world. He has changed my views on seafood altogether.

What ’s your favourite kitchen utensil?

My trusty set of knives. Twenty years on, I still have the very first knife I bought.

Look after your knives and they will last a lifetime.

What ’s your favourite comfort food?

Any home-cooked meal with the family.

My children like nothing more than helping me to prepare their favourite dish, chicken fajitas.

24

Given the chance to cook for someone famous, who would it be?

That’s easy. Billy Connolly. I would cook anything for this very funny man as the food itself would be irrelevant when you are sitting at his table. You’d be laughing so much, the food would go cold!

What’s your favourite restaurant in the world?

The Three Chimneys on Skye, due to good food and equally beautiful surroundings.

What is Scotland’s culinary Achilles heel?

The state of the fishing industry. At one time, it was so easy to get any amount of any fish. Regrettably, it’s a different story today.

(the figs are soft and don’t need a lot of cooking).

Simply place all the ingredients into a pan and simmer until the cranberries break.

1: Cut the tops and bottoms off the fennel and cut into quarters. Place on a tray with three quarters of the chicken stock and tarragon. Roast in the oven for 30 mins or until soft.

2: Heat up a pan and place the duck breasts in to seal, then finish in a hot oven for about 8-10 mins. Take out and let to rest for 5-10 mins and slice diagonally.

3: Place the fennel on the plate, then the chutney and duck, finished with the cranberry sauce.

What’s hot in October/November….

At Simpson’s, we are very keen to keep the menus as seasonal as possible. While you can now get most fresh ingredients at any time of the year, the quality might differ.

The fresh and seasonal food of the moment is simple but hearty. My menus are currently featuring apples and pears, carrot, beetroot and turnip. Game is the main meat of the season, and there are plenty of fish varieties to choose from, ranging from mussels to john dory and even lobster. tel: 01224 327777 www.simpsonshotel.co.uk 25

Cocktails of the unexpected COCKTAILS OF THE UNEXPECTED

RECOMMENDATIONS

Ervin Trykowski, mixologist, Dusk bar, Langstane Place, Aberdeen

THE

M ILTO N R ES TAUR AN T & M AR QUE E

To celebrate the launch of Trend magazine, I have created the Trendsetter - a fabulous seasonal cocktail combining the freshest autumn flavours with some classic sophistication.

With the Trendsetter I wanted to combine sweet and refreshing apple tones with the rich bite of whisky, creating a warming autumnal cocktail. The best results always come from using fresh fruits and quality spirits, letting the natural assets of the ingredients shine through. With all of the components readily available, it couldn’t be simpler to try something different.

perfect 5 THE

Trendsetter ingredients: 1 sweet red apple 10ml of honey 4 lime wedges (20ml of lime juice) 1 ½ shots of Whisky ½ shot of Grand Marnier apple juice.

LOCATION...

...FOR THE PERFECT DAY

Situated on the banks of the River Dee, The Milton Marquee offers a stunning location for your special day and provides the perfect backdrop for our exquisite menus and personalised service.

Method: Begin by muddling together some small chunks of apple with the lime wedges - you do this by pressing down on the ingredients in a sturdy glass with a pestle to extract the juice and flavours. Next, combine all of the ingredients over ice and shake well with a cocktail shaker. Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into a rocks glass with fresh ice, garnish with a wedge of apple and serve.

OUR WEDDING RECEPTION FACILITIES INCLUDE:

• Marquee Site for up to 200 • Restaurant Dining for up to 100 • Private Dining for up to 30 • An extensive Wine Cellar • Menus tailor-made to your requirements

WE CAN ALSO PROVIDE:

Interested in finding out more about the skills involved in mixology - the art and science of cocktail making? Dusk offers fun and informative mixology lessons, perfect for hen nights or team building events. www.duskbegins.co.uk 26

• Pipers • Flowers • Wedding Ceremony • Chauffeur Hire

• Live Music/Ceilidhs • Entertainers • Fireworks • Fun Casinos • Event Organiser • Master of Ceremonies • and much more...

© Copyright Portra Photographic Services

w ww.t hem i l ton.c o.uk

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

2007

GRAMPIAN CHEF OF THE YEAR

2007

GRAMPIAN YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR

2007

THE M ILTON CRATH ES, B A N CH ORY A B ER DE ENS HIRE A B 3 1 5QH TE L: 01 33 0 8 44 56 6 FA X: 01 3 30 8 4 4 353 25

Cocktails of the unexpected COCKTAILS OF THE UNEXPECTED

RECOMMENDATIONS

Ervin Trykowski, mixologist, Dusk bar, Langstane Place, Aberdeen

THE

M ILTO N R ES TAUR AN T & M AR QUE E

To celebrate the launch of Trend magazine, I have created the Trendsetter - a fabulous seasonal cocktail combining the freshest autumn flavours with some classic sophistication.

With the Trendsetter I wanted to combine sweet and refreshing apple tones with the rich bite of whisky, creating a warming autumnal cocktail. The best results always come from using fresh fruits and quality spirits, letting the natural assets of the ingredients shine through. With all of the components readily available, it couldn’t be simpler to try something different.

perfect 5 THE

Trendsetter ingredients: 1 sweet red apple 10ml of honey 4 lime wedges (20ml of lime juice) 1 ½ shots of Whisky ½ shot of Grand Marnier apple juice.

LOCATION...

...FOR THE PERFECT DAY

Situated on the banks of the River Dee, The Milton Marquee offers a stunning location for your special day and provides the perfect backdrop for our exquisite menus and personalised service.

Method: Begin by muddling together some small chunks of apple with the lime wedges - you do this by pressing down on the ingredients in a sturdy glass with a pestle to extract the juice and flavours. Next, combine all of the ingredients over ice and shake well with a cocktail shaker. Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into a rocks glass with fresh ice, garnish with a wedge of apple and serve.

OUR WEDDING RECEPTION FACILITIES INCLUDE:

• Marquee Site for up to 200 • Restaurant Dining for up to 100 • Private Dining for up to 30 • An extensive Wine Cellar • Menus tailor-made to your requirements

WE CAN ALSO PROVIDE:

Interested in finding out more about the skills involved in mixology - the art and science of cocktail making? Dusk offers fun and informative mixology lessons, perfect for hen nights or team building events. www.duskbegins.co.uk 26

• Pipers • Flowers • Wedding Ceremony • Chauffeur Hire

• Live Music/Ceilidhs • Entertainers • Fireworks • Fun Casinos • Event Organiser • Master of Ceremonies • and much more...

© Copyright Portra Photographic Services

w ww.t hem i l ton.c o.uk

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

2007

GRAMPIAN CHEF OF THE YEAR

2007

GRAMPIAN YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR

2007

THE M ILTON CRATH ES, B A N CH ORY A B ER DE ENS HIRE A B 3 1 5QH TE L: 01 33 0 8 44 56 6 FA X: 01 3 30 8 4 4 353 25

DELI DELIGHTS

Rocksalt & Snails

Milton of Crathes Restaurant

When former pig farmer Neil Massie visited San Francisco he had a vision to bring its deli/café culture back home to Aberdeen. And if you take time out to sample the delightful Rocksalt and Snails you would undoubtedly agree that regardless of the formula - it just works.

WORDS BY PAULINE FRASER

© Copyright Portra Photographic Services

>

Opened two years ago this deli come café is a gem in the city’s west end. From the outside with its bistro tables and chairs lined along the pavement and large welcoming windows it has a warm, continental feel which seems to capture the passer-by and lure them inside. Here you are met with an atmosphere which makes you want to just sit down in one of the window seats and watch the world go by.

It would be rude not to sample the carrot cake – probably the best I’ve tasted I might add. And there are the fabulous muffins – chocolate, blueberry or cranberry and raspberry – the latter being a favourite after sampling the entire range (not on the same visit though - honest!).

40 St Swithin Street, Aberdeen www.rocksaltandsnails.co.uk

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Where: Crathes, 20 minutes from Aberdeen The restaurant’s recently-acquired gongs are proudly displayed at the entrance: 2007 Taste of Grampian Restaurant of the Year, Grampian Chef of the Year and Grampian Young Chef of the Year.

The welcome was friendly and the pleasant manner and efficiency of service did not waiver throughout the evening.

The 60-strong global wine list is well selected and not too painful on the pocket.

The menu’s pan fried scallops, wrapped in pancetta on puy lentil ragout and sauce vierge (£8.25/£15.50) caught my imagination immediately. Plump and perfectly cooked, the savoury, salty pancetta toyed with the sweetness of the scallops and worked so well with the earthy lentils and the tomato influence of the sauce.

The deli tries to stock items which are not sold in supermarkets, with some of the more unusual offerings including baked fig balls nestled inside vine leaves and even chocolate pasta, which Neil assures me is delicious as a dessert served with strawberries and crème fraiche or even as an accompaniment to warm chicken!

So forget Little Chelsea, if you haven’t taken a trip down Little St Swithin Street lately, with its growing selection of exquisite shops and deli, then you may just be missing out.

The National Trust castle grounds in this tranquil pocket of Royal Deeside is a real find.

It was a pleasure to see a list of the restaurant’s suppliers, with so much of the ingredients being sourced within a 20-mile radius.

But Neil, originally from Aboyne, wanted to create more than just a café and what Rocksalt and Snails offers the archetypal ‘foody’ is a vast array of some of the most exquisite, quality produce on the market.

Rocksalt and Snails has evolved into a social hub which attracts a wide clientele. In Neil’s own words: “Pig farmer to shop owner – it’s a bit of a change”. Very true indeed and he certainly hasn’t made a pig’s ear of it!

Words by Carol Brown of Wine Uncorked, Aberdeen

1 Queens Terrace,

Aberdeen AB10 1XL Tel: 01224 611909

Across the table ‘the famous Milton fishcake’ (£5.95) was going down well.

Crisp on the outside and light and fluffy inside, the smoked haddock was plentiful and was lifted to new heights by a moreish lemon and chive buerre blanc.

After the starters were cleared, we were given the option of waiting 10 minutes for our main course. A nice touch, as The Milton is certainly a place you want to linger.

So, on to my seared loin of lamb with wild garlic and shallot potato pancake, creamy parsnip puree and rich roast juices (£14.50). The lamb was pink, tender and so flavoursome and the potato cake was a well thought-out accompaniment.

‘Hotch potch potatoes’ - very thinly sliced potatoes and onions layered with excellent black pudding - accompanied the roast venison, again cooked pink and served with fragrant spiced red cabbage and cassis (£14.25).

I’m not really a pudding person but in the name of research, I decided that we should work our way through the ‘Milton Grand’ (£12), a platter of chef’s desserts and the ultimate in indulgence.

The cheese was from the excellent Craigmyle Cheese Company in Torphins, and so was guaranteed not to disappoint.

If you enjoy fine food and care about where it comes from, then do make the effort to go the extra mile. The Milton certainly has.

tel: 01330844566 www.themilton.co.uk Reservations recommended, especially at weekends.

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DELI DELIGHTS

Rocksalt & Snails

Milton of Crathes Restaurant

When former pig farmer Neil Massie visited San Francisco he had a vision to bring its deli/café culture back home to Aberdeen. And if you take time out to sample the delightful Rocksalt and Snails you would undoubtedly agree that regardless of the formula - it just works.

WORDS BY PAULINE FRASER

© Copyright Portra Photographic Services

>

Opened two years ago this deli come café is a gem in the city’s west end. From the outside with its bistro tables and chairs lined along the pavement and large welcoming windows it has a warm, continental feel which seems to capture the passer-by and lure them inside. Here you are met with an atmosphere which makes you want to just sit down in one of the window seats and watch the world go by.

It would be rude not to sample the carrot cake – probably the best I’ve tasted I might add. And there are the fabulous muffins – chocolate, blueberry or cranberry and raspberry – the latter being a favourite after sampling the entire range (not on the same visit though - honest!).

40 St Swithin Street, Aberdeen www.rocksaltandsnails.co.uk

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Where: Crathes, 20 minutes from Aberdeen The restaurant’s recently-acquired gongs are proudly displayed at the entrance: 2007 Taste of Grampian Restaurant of the Year, Grampian Chef of the Year and Grampian Young Chef of the Year.

The welcome was friendly and the pleasant manner and efficiency of service did not waiver throughout the evening.

The 60-strong global wine list is well selected and not too painful on the pocket.

The menu’s pan fried scallops, wrapped in pancetta on puy lentil ragout and sauce vierge (£8.25/£15.50) caught my imagination immediately. Plump and perfectly cooked, the savoury, salty pancetta toyed with the sweetness of the scallops and worked so well with the earthy lentils and the tomato influence of the sauce.

The deli tries to stock items which are not sold in supermarkets, with some of the more unusual offerings including baked fig balls nestled inside vine leaves and even chocolate pasta, which Neil assures me is delicious as a dessert served with strawberries and crème fraiche or even as an accompaniment to warm chicken!

So forget Little Chelsea, if you haven’t taken a trip down Little St Swithin Street lately, with its growing selection of exquisite shops and deli, then you may just be missing out.

The National Trust castle grounds in this tranquil pocket of Royal Deeside is a real find.

It was a pleasure to see a list of the restaurant’s suppliers, with so much of the ingredients being sourced within a 20-mile radius.

But Neil, originally from Aboyne, wanted to create more than just a café and what Rocksalt and Snails offers the archetypal ‘foody’ is a vast array of some of the most exquisite, quality produce on the market.

Rocksalt and Snails has evolved into a social hub which attracts a wide clientele. In Neil’s own words: “Pig farmer to shop owner – it’s a bit of a change”. Very true indeed and he certainly hasn’t made a pig’s ear of it!

Words by Carol Brown of Wine Uncorked, Aberdeen

1 Queens Terrace,

Aberdeen AB10 1XL Tel: 01224 611909

Across the table ‘the famous Milton fishcake’ (£5.95) was going down well.

Crisp on the outside and light and fluffy inside, the smoked haddock was plentiful and was lifted to new heights by a moreish lemon and chive buerre blanc.

After the starters were cleared, we were given the option of waiting 10 minutes for our main course. A nice touch, as The Milton is certainly a place you want to linger.

So, on to my seared loin of lamb with wild garlic and shallot potato pancake, creamy parsnip puree and rich roast juices (£14.50). The lamb was pink, tender and so flavoursome and the potato cake was a well thought-out accompaniment.

‘Hotch potch potatoes’ - very thinly sliced potatoes and onions layered with excellent black pudding - accompanied the roast venison, again cooked pink and served with fragrant spiced red cabbage and cassis (£14.25).

I’m not really a pudding person but in the name of research, I decided that we should work our way through the ‘Milton Grand’ (£12), a platter of chef’s desserts and the ultimate in indulgence.

The cheese was from the excellent Craigmyle Cheese Company in Torphins, and so was guaranteed not to disappoint.

If you enjoy fine food and care about where it comes from, then do make the effort to go the extra mile. The Milton certainly has.

tel: 01330844566 www.themilton.co.uk Reservations recommended, especially at weekends.

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REVIEWS

PROFILE

an alternative view from K.W.A.D, part of your team for life

BY KEVIN DAVIDSON Principal Partner

Restaurantspy Yatai Japanese Restaurant 53 Skene Street, Aberdeen.

Tel: (01224) 658521 The two-tier restaurant serves authentic, informal Japanese food at affordable prices.

The menu is refreshingly daring. Diners can choose from a selection of zensai (small dishes), char-grill skewers, sushi (rice and seaweed rolls) and sashimi (raw fish).

Café Boheme Owning a home brings a sense of status, and most home owners enjoy the freedom of being able to put their own stamp upon their abode. Having the freedom to choose the dream home in a desired location, however, is often thwarted by the reality of competing with our counterparts and investors to generate the funds.

Since the 1980s, the British have pinned a lot of importance on owning a home. In the long-run, the advantages of owning property in such a buoyant market are very definite.

As a firm which deals daily in the property market, we are very aware of the fact that today’s climate is really built for the investor, yet for some reason there is still a huge stigma attached to renting a home.

The Dutch, Germans, French, Italians and Spanish have a two-tier system whereby young people rent the property they live in, saving thousands upon thousands of pounds in mortgage fees, solicitor’s fees and renovation costs.

23 Windmill Brae, Aberdeen.

Tel: (01224) 210677 A small, intimate restaurant, with authentic French Cafe decor. Buzzing at lunch, candlelit and warm at night, with jazz in the background. A small and selective menu, serving modern and traditional French cuisine with a twist of individuality and passion.

La Stella 28 The Adelphi, Aberdeen.

Tel: (01224) 211414 This is a relaxing and modern gem hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Union Street.

Specialising in grills and fish, La Stella offers a superb menu both at lunchtime and in the evening. It is a set menu in the evening with a choice of two courses or three courses.

Silver Darling Pocra Quay, Aberdeen.

Tel: (01224) 576229 Acclaimed as one of Aberdeen's top restaurants the Silver Darling is located on the quayside at the entrance to Aberdeen Harbour. The glass extension allows for views of the beach and the harbour, making it an extra special venue to enjoy a romantic dinner.

Most of the menu features seafood dishes but there are some alternatives.

Sam’s Hua Zhong Xing It’s not really until they reach their mid-thirties that most young people can really afford to buy, and their culture and mindset means that they have had a chance to enjoy their twenties without being saddled by a mortgage that they can’t afford.

Will the British mindset change? We believe it will have to, as a result of recently well-publicised rising property prices. If not, we run the risk of potentially bankrupting our children or ourselves as we try to compete in an increasingly unequal marketplace.

REMEMBER, RENTING IS NOT A SIN! TEL: 01224 656330 30

WWW.KWAD.CO.UK

13-19 King Street, Aberdeen.

Tel: (01224) 626233 Sam’s is an excellent Chinese restaurant which strives to use quality local produce in recipes.

It offers customers great food along with a sophisticated yet friendly atmosphere. There are a number of banquets to choose from on the menu and the house wine is not bad either.

Hi, and thanks for picking up the launch copy of Trend, which has been our baby for many months. We hope our enthusiasm and passion for Aberdeen’s first quality lifestyle magazine shines through. each of us has a love for this city and its environs, which inspired us to launch a glossy publication in celebration of the many assets the area has to offer to its natives and to its visitors.

In compiling Trend, we have sourced the very best of local creative talent to showcase just some of the jewels in the glittering crown that it is the north-east.

Aberdeen is a city of spirit, entrepreneurship and style and it’s all showcased here in Trend. This magazine is for the people of Aberdeen and the visitors it is famed for welcoming so warmly. We encourage our readers to take ownership of Trend, and help us to make it the city’s own.

If you discover a hidden gem in your area, please contact our editorial team to share. If, like the stunning Andy and Morven featured in our fashion features, you live in the north-east and harbour modelling ambitions, e-mail us on info@trendmagazine.co.uk with your contact details and two shots of you in action.

Thanks to our contributors for sharing our vision for Trend.

Sincere thanks, too, to our advertisers for putting their faith in this new and exciting concept, and to the many distributors who have readily agreed to share Trend with their customers. enjoy - and look out for the next issue of Trend from December 4.

Ambiance

By Karen McKimmie, BA Hons Post Dip (Edin)

As Christmas rapidly approaches, many of us are thinking about revamping our homes for the festive period.

© Copyright Portra Photographic Services

BUYING v RENTING

Will you opt for sophisticated, cool artic white or do you want to nestle up in warm winter hues? With so many exciting wallpapers and fabrics on the market, where do you begin?

Many people are intimidated at the thought of employing the services of an interior designer - but it’s not that scary!

Many people wrongly assume that interior designers exist only to design and supply for large projects, but in reality, we’re more than happy for clients to employ us on an hourly, fee only basis - even if it’s just for an hour to choose a paint colour for one room or help shop for those all important accessories or antiques and art.

At Ambiance, as well as supplying a comprehensive range of fabrics, wallpapers, lighting, flooring and furniture, we also offer a professional design consultancy service to specify paint colours and wallpapers, design (and manufacture) bespoke furniture, help plan and choose your kitchen or bathroom, position your furniture, plan your lighting and even project manage tradesmen in other words, anything you find daunting.

With many clients opting to purchase new-build homes, we can help to select kitchens, bathrooms and tiling.

When downsizing, moving to a much larger property, or switching from traditional to new, we advise in re-allocating furniture and adapting existing ‘treasures’ - those things you just can’t live without - to your new house to make it a home.

It doesn’t cost anything to come in or ‘phone and chat through your requirements. We’ll give you an idea of how many hours a project might take or, alternatively, you can tell us your budget.

Atlantis Seafood Restaurant The Mariner Hotel, Aberdeen.

Tel: (01224) 588901 The extensive a la carte and fixed price menus each have a seafood theme, but also offer a wide range of alternative dishes, including the world famous Aberdeen Angus Steak. On Sunday lunchtimes the restaurant operates a carvery of roast local meats.

The Atlantis has a lovely relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

the directors Gill Buyers & Alison Wilson

With our comprehensive knowledge of the market, employing an interior designer can, in the long run, save you time and money and help avoid impulsive mistakes. If in doubt, give us a call….

Tel: 01224 310211 www.ambiance.co.uk 31

REVIEWS

PROFILE

an alternative view from K.W.A.D, part of your team for life

BY KEVIN DAVIDSON Principal Partner

Restaurantspy Yatai Japanese Restaurant 53 Skene Street, Aberdeen.

Tel: (01224) 658521 The two-tier restaurant serves authentic, informal Japanese food at affordable prices.

The menu is refreshingly daring. Diners can choose from a selection of zensai (small dishes), char-grill skewers, sushi (rice and seaweed rolls) and sashimi (raw fish).

Café Boheme Owning a home brings a sense of status, and most home owners enjoy the freedom of being able to put their own stamp upon their abode. Having the freedom to choose the dream home in a desired location, however, is often thwarted by the reality of competing with our counterparts and investors to generate the funds.

Since the 1980s, the British have pinned a lot of importance on owning a home. In the long-run, the advantages of owning property in such a buoyant market are very definite.

As a firm which deals daily in the property market, we are very aware of the fact that today’s climate is really built for the investor, yet for some reason there is still a huge stigma attached to renting a home.

The Dutch, Germans, French, Italians and Spanish have a two-tier system whereby young people rent the property they live in, saving thousands upon thousands of pounds in mortgage fees, solicitor’s fees and renovation costs.

23 Windmill Brae, Aberdeen.

Tel: (01224) 210677 A small, intimate restaurant, with authentic French Cafe decor. Buzzing at lunch, candlelit and warm at night, with jazz in the background. A small and selective menu, serving modern and traditional French cuisine with a twist of individuality and passion.

La Stella 28 The Adelphi, Aberdeen.

Tel: (01224) 211414 This is a relaxing and modern gem hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Union Street.

Specialising in grills and fish, La Stella offers a superb menu both at lunchtime and in the evening. It is a set menu in the evening with a choice of two courses or three courses.

Silver Darling Pocra Quay, Aberdeen.

Tel: (01224) 576229 Acclaimed as one of Aberdeen's top restaurants the Silver Darling is located on the quayside at the entrance to Aberdeen Harbour. The glass extension allows for views of the beach and the harbour, making it an extra special venue to enjoy a romantic dinner.

Most of the menu features seafood dishes but there are some alternatives.

Sam’s Hua Zhong Xing It’s not really until they reach their mid-thirties that most young people can really afford to buy, and their culture and mindset means that they have had a chance to enjoy their twenties without being saddled by a mortgage that they can’t afford.

Will the British mindset change? We believe it will have to, as a result of recently well-publicised rising property prices. If not, we run the risk of potentially bankrupting our children or ourselves as we try to compete in an increasingly unequal marketplace.

REMEMBER, RENTING IS NOT A SIN! TEL: 01224 656330 30

WWW.KWAD.CO.UK

13-19 King Street, Aberdeen.

Tel: (01224) 626233 Sam’s is an excellent Chinese restaurant which strives to use quality local produce in recipes.

It offers customers great food along with a sophisticated yet friendly atmosphere. There are a number of banquets to choose from on the menu and the house wine is not bad either.

Hi, and thanks for picking up the launch copy of Trend, which has been our baby for many months. We hope our enthusiasm and passion for Aberdeen’s first quality lifestyle magazine shines through. each of us has a love for this city and its environs, which inspired us to launch a glossy publication in celebration of the many assets the area has to offer to its natives and to its visitors.

In compiling Trend, we have sourced the very best of local creative talent to showcase just some of the jewels in the glittering crown that it is the north-east.

Aberdeen is a city of spirit, entrepreneurship and style and it’s all showcased here in Trend. This magazine is for the people of Aberdeen and the visitors it is famed for welcoming so warmly. We encourage our readers to take ownership of Trend, and help us to make it the city’s own.

If you discover a hidden gem in your area, please contact our editorial team to share. If, like the stunning Andy and Morven featured in our fashion features, you live in the north-east and harbour modelling ambitions, e-mail us on info@trendmagazine.co.uk with your contact details and two shots of you in action.

Thanks to our contributors for sharing our vision for Trend.

Sincere thanks, too, to our advertisers for putting their faith in this new and exciting concept, and to the many distributors who have readily agreed to share Trend with their customers. enjoy - and look out for the next issue of Trend from December 4.

Ambiance

By Karen McKimmie, BA Hons Post Dip (Edin)

As Christmas rapidly approaches, many of us are thinking about revamping our homes for the festive period.

© Copyright Portra Photographic Services

BUYING v RENTING

Will you opt for sophisticated, cool artic white or do you want to nestle up in warm winter hues? With so many exciting wallpapers and fabrics on the market, where do you begin?

Many people are intimidated at the thought of employing the services of an interior designer - but it’s not that scary!

Many people wrongly assume that interior designers exist only to design and supply for large projects, but in reality, we’re more than happy for clients to employ us on an hourly, fee only basis - even if it’s just for an hour to choose a paint colour for one room or help shop for those all important accessories or antiques and art.

At Ambiance, as well as supplying a comprehensive range of fabrics, wallpapers, lighting, flooring and furniture, we also offer a professional design consultancy service to specify paint colours and wallpapers, design (and manufacture) bespoke furniture, help plan and choose your kitchen or bathroom, position your furniture, plan your lighting and even project manage tradesmen in other words, anything you find daunting.

With many clients opting to purchase new-build homes, we can help to select kitchens, bathrooms and tiling.

When downsizing, moving to a much larger property, or switching from traditional to new, we advise in re-allocating furniture and adapting existing ‘treasures’ - those things you just can’t live without - to your new house to make it a home.

It doesn’t cost anything to come in or ‘phone and chat through your requirements. We’ll give you an idea of how many hours a project might take or, alternatively, you can tell us your budget.

Atlantis Seafood Restaurant The Mariner Hotel, Aberdeen.

Tel: (01224) 588901 The extensive a la carte and fixed price menus each have a seafood theme, but also offer a wide range of alternative dishes, including the world famous Aberdeen Angus Steak. On Sunday lunchtimes the restaurant operates a carvery of roast local meats.

The Atlantis has a lovely relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

the directors Gill Buyers & Alison Wilson

With our comprehensive knowledge of the market, employing an interior designer can, in the long run, save you time and money and help avoid impulsive mistakes. If in doubt, give us a call….

Tel: 01224 310211 www.ambiance.co.uk 31

KEPPLESTONE MANOR

“

Kepplestone Manor more than achieves its aspirations of creating a home from home for guests.

”

KEPPLESTONE MANOR

Home & Away Kepplestone Manor Words by Niki Tennant

Any business traveller to Aberdeen will tell you that the city is the poor relation to the rest of Scotland’s large cities when it comes to the provision of quality overnight accommodation.

Subtle halogen lighting, luxurious bathrooms and en-suites equipped with Arran Aromatics pampering kits, add to the wow factor.

The dearth of hotel rooms in the city was the inspiration behind the kepplestone Manor concept – short-term leasing of luxury accommodation that sets new standards for Aberdeen.

Situated close to schools and only a five minute walk from the city centre, it’s little wonder that kepplestone Manor has enjoyed 100% occupancy since opening in June.

kepplestone Manor – which is the brainchild of the three directors behind Manorisms LLP – comprises 20 twobedroom apartments sleeping up to four people, and two three-bedroom penthouses which can accommodate up to six guests.

The outstanding success of the kepplestone Manor project has prompted the directors to set their sights on a second Aberdeen offering, and they’ve hinted at potential for serviced apartments in europe.

In keeping with Manorisms’ commitment to working with Scottish suppliers, the interiors of the luxury apartments on Queens Road in Aberdeen’s salubrious West end have been designed by Anderson’s of Inverurie and are minimalist and contemporary in style. kepplestone Manor more than achieves its aspiration of creating a home from home for guests.

The kitchens, for example, are fully equipped with the finest Smeg appliances, and – unusually – guests are not required to pay extra for use of 32

broadband and wireless facilities throughout the new building.

Prices start at £190 plus VAT per night in a two-bedroom executive suite – which can, after all, work out cheaper than a budget hotel for a family of four. The nightly rate for a three-bedroom penthouse suite with roof terrace and magnificent views across the city is £265 plus VAT. Bear in mind, though, that there’s a minimum stay of five nights at kepplestone Manor. After a week, you may be reluctant to leave. kepplestone Manor 80-101 Queens Road Aberdeen AB15 4AS tel: 01224 639355 www.kepplestonemanor.com 33

KEPPLESTONE MANOR

“

Kepplestone Manor more than achieves its aspirations of creating a home from home for guests.

”

KEPPLESTONE MANOR

Home & Away Kepplestone Manor Words by Niki Tennant

Any business traveller to Aberdeen will tell you that the city is the poor relation to the rest of Scotland’s large cities when it comes to the provision of quality overnight accommodation.

Subtle halogen lighting, luxurious bathrooms and en-suites equipped with Arran Aromatics pampering kits, add to the wow factor.

The dearth of hotel rooms in the city was the inspiration behind the kepplestone Manor concept – short-term leasing of luxury accommodation that sets new standards for Aberdeen.

Situated close to schools and only a five minute walk from the city centre, it’s little wonder that kepplestone Manor has enjoyed 100% occupancy since opening in June.

kepplestone Manor – which is the brainchild of the three directors behind Manorisms LLP – comprises 20 twobedroom apartments sleeping up to four people, and two three-bedroom penthouses which can accommodate up to six guests.

The outstanding success of the kepplestone Manor project has prompted the directors to set their sights on a second Aberdeen offering, and they’ve hinted at potential for serviced apartments in europe.

In keeping with Manorisms’ commitment to working with Scottish suppliers, the interiors of the luxury apartments on Queens Road in Aberdeen’s salubrious West end have been designed by Anderson’s of Inverurie and are minimalist and contemporary in style. kepplestone Manor more than achieves its aspiration of creating a home from home for guests.

The kitchens, for example, are fully equipped with the finest Smeg appliances, and – unusually – guests are not required to pay extra for use of 32

broadband and wireless facilities throughout the new building.

Prices start at £190 plus VAT per night in a two-bedroom executive suite – which can, after all, work out cheaper than a budget hotel for a family of four. The nightly rate for a three-bedroom penthouse suite with roof terrace and magnificent views across the city is £265 plus VAT. Bear in mind, though, that there’s a minimum stay of five nights at kepplestone Manor. After a week, you may be reluctant to leave. kepplestone Manor 80-101 Queens Road Aberdeen AB15 4AS tel: 01224 639355 www.kepplestonemanor.com 33

MY BIG BREAK

My big break © Copyright Portra Photographic Services

Debbie McFarlane is modest about her success and claims she wouldn’t be where she is today if it wasn’t for her team. > words by Pauline Fraser

The 37 year old is tall, elegant and striking and her bubbly personality and enthusiasm for life and business is infectious.

Debbie is a Director of PI Recruitment in Aberdeen, a relatively new firm launched just over two years ago.

In its first year they had a turnover of £1.39 million and the business is forecast to grow by 10-15% year on year. The key to Debbie’s success is obviously fuelled by her drive and ambition.

She said: “I have always been driven by work. I give myself six month and yearly goals and I strive to hit them. I’m hugely ambitious, quite aggressive in sales and always get results.”

Debbie attends most major city events to build a good network of contacts but she is not native to the city.

She originates from Fife where she started her career with the Bank of Scotland. She then went into pharmaceutical sales before moving to Aberdeen Journals.

Her next role was Business Development for Adrian Smith Saab where she worked for four years prior to her introduction to recruitment at ASA International in 2001.

Here she climbed the ladder to Regional Manager in a year before becoming a Director/Shareholder in 2003 but two years later she decided to move on.

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“

I have always been driven by work. I give myself six month and yearly goals and I strive to hit them.

”

She said: “I met Steve Wright from the PI Group and we saw an opening in the Aberdeen market so I just went for it as I knew the right people in recruitment and the right people for a team.”

so pi recruitment was born in may 2005.

Debbie said: “We are relatively new but we are established and the reason the business has grown is the ambition, vision and drive of everyone.”

Once a self-confessed workaholic Debbie says she now values quality of living but is still setting goals. “My vision for the future is to be the best, stay focussed and build on our reputation.”

Alternative ways to invest > by Gary Walker, St. James’s Place Partnership Property continues to be a popular investment choice but there are slightly more unconventional methods you may wish to consider.

Art holds its value well, but it can be quite tricky to get right. You could end up with a print instead of an original, which as an investment is worthless.

The best option is to buy from auction houses like Christie’s, Sotheby’s or Bonhams & Brooks but beware because many auctioneers have hidden charges.

One art dealer bought a painting for £180 and sold it on for £400,000.

It was sold again at auction for a massive £6 million after being identified as a long-lost Renaissance masterpiece by Sebastiano del Piombo.

How about horseracing?

In the Uk, horses with strong racing potential can be bought for about £20,000 and the potential returns on this investment are a share of the annual £90 million in prize money and any profits made on the sale of the horse.

Racing partnerships, in which up to 20 investors buy a share in a horse, are popular. You pay an upfront joining fee, usually up to £2,000 and monthly contributions towards its upkeep and training. Any windfall gains from a potential sale are exempt from capital gains tax.

If you are willing to wait for your return there is Britain’s timber industry.

More than 80% of our timber is imported, but our forestry commissions are committed to increasing the amount produced domestically. It may still be a good ten years before reaping any benefits.

Wine can also be in interesting investment.

Around £3000 would get you three or four cases of a quality wine. experts suggest investing in one case each of Chateau Latour 1998, Chateau Margaux 1998 and Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1998 at a cost of £2,585.

But your fortune could be lurking in your attic.

Steiff teddy bears, made from the early 20th Century are the most sought after.

One sold in 1994 for £110,000.

For less money you can invest in a smaller quantity of very good wines.

Red Bordeaux should be on your list as this has a history of increasing in value.

Some investors swear by en Primeur, the wine that is still in the cask, because it offers the greatest potential for return. experts believe you can see returns of up to 30% a year from some bottles and if the shares fall you can sample a fine wine and destroy any negative equity! A top claret like Chateau Latour 1982 has jumped from £750 to £4,620 over four years, per dozen bottles. All wine investments are also free of capital gains tax.

Old film or music posters can be good value as their rarity keeps prices high. First edition books are a good investment, the first Harry Potter novel was sold for £25,000.

A first edition of JRR Tolkein’s The Hobbit, published in 1937, is worth £30,000 with the dust jacket, but drops to only £6,000 without it.

Gary Walker is a Partner of the St. James's Partnership which is a provider of a wide range of quality financial services, available in the Uk. Gary has a wide range of expertise and knowledge to help people, both individually and in business, to fulfil their aims and aspirations.

Tel: 01224 202400 gary.walker@sjpp.co.uk 35

MY BIG BREAK

My big break © Copyright Portra Photographic Services

Debbie McFarlane is modest about her success and claims she wouldn’t be where she is today if it wasn’t for her team. > words by Pauline Fraser

The 37 year old is tall, elegant and striking and her bubbly personality and enthusiasm for life and business is infectious.

Debbie is a Director of PI Recruitment in Aberdeen, a relatively new firm launched just over two years ago.

In its first year they had a turnover of £1.39 million and the business is forecast to grow by 10-15% year on year. The key to Debbie’s success is obviously fuelled by her drive and ambition.

She said: “I have always been driven by work. I give myself six month and yearly goals and I strive to hit them. I’m hugely ambitious, quite aggressive in sales and always get results.”

Debbie attends most major city events to build a good network of contacts but she is not native to the city.

She originates from Fife where she started her career with the Bank of Scotland. She then went into pharmaceutical sales before moving to Aberdeen Journals.

Her next role was Business Development for Adrian Smith Saab where she worked for four years prior to her introduction to recruitment at ASA International in 2001.

Here she climbed the ladder to Regional Manager in a year before becoming a Director/Shareholder in 2003 but two years later she decided to move on.

34

“

I have always been driven by work. I give myself six month and yearly goals and I strive to hit them.

”

She said: “I met Steve Wright from the PI Group and we saw an opening in the Aberdeen market so I just went for it as I knew the right people in recruitment and the right people for a team.”

so pi recruitment was born in may 2005.

Debbie said: “We are relatively new but we are established and the reason the business has grown is the ambition, vision and drive of everyone.”

Once a self-confessed workaholic Debbie says she now values quality of living but is still setting goals. “My vision for the future is to be the best, stay focussed and build on our reputation.”

Alternative ways to invest > by Gary Walker, St. James’s Place Partnership Property continues to be a popular investment choice but there are slightly more unconventional methods you may wish to consider.

Art holds its value well, but it can be quite tricky to get right. You could end up with a print instead of an original, which as an investment is worthless.

The best option is to buy from auction houses like Christie’s, Sotheby’s or Bonhams & Brooks but beware because many auctioneers have hidden charges.

One art dealer bought a painting for £180 and sold it on for £400,000.

It was sold again at auction for a massive £6 million after being identified as a long-lost Renaissance masterpiece by Sebastiano del Piombo.

How about horseracing?

In the Uk, horses with strong racing potential can be bought for about £20,000 and the potential returns on this investment are a share of the annual £90 million in prize money and any profits made on the sale of the horse.

Racing partnerships, in which up to 20 investors buy a share in a horse, are popular. You pay an upfront joining fee, usually up to £2,000 and monthly contributions towards its upkeep and training. Any windfall gains from a potential sale are exempt from capital gains tax.

If you are willing to wait for your return there is Britain’s timber industry.

More than 80% of our timber is imported, but our forestry commissions are committed to increasing the amount produced domestically. It may still be a good ten years before reaping any benefits.

Wine can also be in interesting investment.

Around £3000 would get you three or four cases of a quality wine. experts suggest investing in one case each of Chateau Latour 1998, Chateau Margaux 1998 and Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1998 at a cost of £2,585.

But your fortune could be lurking in your attic.

Steiff teddy bears, made from the early 20th Century are the most sought after.

One sold in 1994 for £110,000.

For less money you can invest in a smaller quantity of very good wines.

Red Bordeaux should be on your list as this has a history of increasing in value.

Some investors swear by en Primeur, the wine that is still in the cask, because it offers the greatest potential for return. experts believe you can see returns of up to 30% a year from some bottles and if the shares fall you can sample a fine wine and destroy any negative equity! A top claret like Chateau Latour 1982 has jumped from £750 to £4,620 over four years, per dozen bottles. All wine investments are also free of capital gains tax.

Old film or music posters can be good value as their rarity keeps prices high. First edition books are a good investment, the first Harry Potter novel was sold for £25,000.

A first edition of JRR Tolkein’s The Hobbit, published in 1937, is worth £30,000 with the dust jacket, but drops to only £6,000 without it.

Gary Walker is a Partner of the St. James's Partnership which is a provider of a wide range of quality financial services, available in the Uk. Gary has a wide range of expertise and knowledge to help people, both individually and in business, to fulfil their aims and aspirations.

Tel: 01224 202400 gary.walker@sjpp.co.uk 35

BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS

CHARLOTTE TUCKER Charlotte models her own designs.

Main picture: multi-coloured sweater embossed in gold, £175.

Below: Left - Hooded top £120 Right - Pink striped knitwear £80

Charlotte weaves her web To quote the vernacular, textile designer Charlotte Tucker should stick to her knitting > WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

A ‘coothie’ expression, but one that aptly applies to one of the most promising young talents to emerge this year from Aberdeen’s Gray’s School of Art. Twenty two-year-old Charlotte, who graduated this summer with a BA Honours in Textiles and Surface Design, has produced an eclectic collection of knitwear that has been embraced with equal enthusiasm among the teenage and more mature marketplace.

There’s little doubt that Charlotte is one to watch. Her individualism and flair earned her a three-month internship with the respected Tom Cody Design House in New York in the third year of her degree course.

The concept design work she undertook in Manhattan awakened a bold new creative eye in the young designer and left her with a hunger to take another bite out of the Big Apple.

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The fun element that inspires her creativity is evident in most of her designs.

Cheeky, maybe, but Charlotte called on the outlandish hip-hop and bling-bling cultures as the influence behind the garments she designed for that allimportant final year degree show, at which her concepts were warmly received.

She takes her inspiration from shimmering jewel-like coloured materials, mainly machine-knitted, but combined with hand crocheting.

“

The fun element that inspires her creativity is evident in most of her designs.

Fenner &

COBURN

”

Charlotte works with top-of-the-range yarn, which makes her work time consuming and justifies the average price tag of around £175 per garment.

Although her presence at an Islington trade show prompted a request for the mass production of her designs from as far a-field as South Africa, Charlotte is acutely aware that she must walk before she can run. And time is on her side.

She is concentrating on speciallycommissioned garments and is planning a trip to edinburgh’s most exclusive boutiques to showcase her designs. Her new website is also under construction, and Manhattan continues to beckon.

Trend predicts that it won’t be too long before New York starts spreading the news about a very exciting design export from the Granite City….

47 Netherkirkgate Aberdeen AB10 1AU Tel: 01224 622170 Opposite M&S foodhall entrance

charlottetucker901@hotmail.com 37

BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS

CHARLOTTE TUCKER Charlotte models her own designs.

Main picture: multi-coloured sweater embossed in gold, £175.

Below: Left - Hooded top £120 Right - Pink striped knitwear £80

Charlotte weaves her web To quote the vernacular, textile designer Charlotte Tucker should stick to her knitting > WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

A ‘coothie’ expression, but one that aptly applies to one of the most promising young talents to emerge this year from Aberdeen’s Gray’s School of Art. Twenty two-year-old Charlotte, who graduated this summer with a BA Honours in Textiles and Surface Design, has produced an eclectic collection of knitwear that has been embraced with equal enthusiasm among the teenage and more mature marketplace.

There’s little doubt that Charlotte is one to watch. Her individualism and flair earned her a three-month internship with the respected Tom Cody Design House in New York in the third year of her degree course.

The concept design work she undertook in Manhattan awakened a bold new creative eye in the young designer and left her with a hunger to take another bite out of the Big Apple.

36

The fun element that inspires her creativity is evident in most of her designs.

Cheeky, maybe, but Charlotte called on the outlandish hip-hop and bling-bling cultures as the influence behind the garments she designed for that allimportant final year degree show, at which her concepts were warmly received.

She takes her inspiration from shimmering jewel-like coloured materials, mainly machine-knitted, but combined with hand crocheting.

“

The fun element that inspires her creativity is evident in most of her designs.

Fenner &

COBURN

”

Charlotte works with top-of-the-range yarn, which makes her work time consuming and justifies the average price tag of around £175 per garment.

Although her presence at an Islington trade show prompted a request for the mass production of her designs from as far a-field as South Africa, Charlotte is acutely aware that she must walk before she can run. And time is on her side.

She is concentrating on speciallycommissioned garments and is planning a trip to edinburgh’s most exclusive boutiques to showcase her designs. Her new website is also under construction, and Manhattan continues to beckon.

Trend predicts that it won’t be too long before New York starts spreading the news about a very exciting design export from the Granite City….

47 Netherkirkgate Aberdeen AB10 1AU Tel: 01224 622170 Opposite M&S foodhall entrance

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OUT OF AFRICA

HEALTH CHECK

Doctor’s orders

With a long-held reputation for poor health, an increasing number of Scots are realising the importance of health and wellbeing. > WORDS BY PAULINE FRASER

Garreth Wood makes a difference The most harrowing images imprinted on Garreth Wood’s memory are the appalling scenes which met him in a slum in Nairobi in Kenya - in his own words it was hell on earth. > Words by Pauline Fraser

Up to three million people live in kaberia, which covers an area around the size of Westhill. Hundreds of thousands of children are orphaned, and half the population is infected by HIV. It lacks running water, a sewage system, electricity and policing and disease is rife.

This 29-year-old Aberdeen businessman has made a number of trips to Africa in search of suitable projects for his family’s charity to fund.

Garreth, son of Sir Ian Wood of Wood Group, is one of four trustees of The Wood Family Trust, which was set up in September with a donation of £50m.

He has already travelled to Uganda, kenya, Zambia, Malawi and Somalia to visit some of the farming and water projects, 38

orphanages and feeding programmes that desperately need help.

Garreth said: “What I witnessed was life changing. In kaberia, it was not unusual to see a baby dumped on the roadside.

In rural parts, a child with a debilitating disease can be left in the forest to be eaten by wild animals.”

As a teenager he was sent out to work in fish factories during the school holidays to learn about hard work.

Now he’s in business with brother, Nick, and jointly runs three bars in edinburgh, as well as Paramount and The Bieldside in Aberdeen.

A primary school which Garreth visited had no pencils, jotters, chalk, tables or chairs. Its monthly running costs are £600 and it can’t pay its teachers. He also visited a centre in Northern kenya which works to save young girls from genital mutilation.

“I’m very lucky to drive nice cars and fly business class and won’t stop doing that but when you see these children and their families, if they are lucky enough to have one, it does make you appreciate life and realise that the little things just don’t matter anymore.”

He admits he comes from a very privileged background and has never wanted for anything but says his parents kept his feet on the ground.

75% of funds from The Wood Family Trust go to international projects, and 25% to young children in Scotland and other Uk causes.

But how do we know if we are in good health? One option for a head-to-toe check up is a full health screening, which may flag up any problems or give peace of mind.

Aberdeen’s Albyn Hospital offers a Full Well Person Screen or the slightly condensed executive Health Screen.

I’m a slim, thirty-something who is generally fit and well but even I felt apprehensive about the full check, mainly because it might highlight a problem.

To allow checks for diabetes, glucose and cholesterol, I had to fast from midnight and could drink only black tea or coffee, or water.

After completing a questionnaire and blood tests, a health screening nurse carries out a number of checks including height, weight, waist measurements, body mass index, body fat, eyesight, pulse and blood pressure.

My heart rate was monitored by eCG, which can detect early signs of heart disease – which runs in my family.

There’s then a consultation with a GP and full body examination, including a breast check.

The doctor then goes over any of your worries or concerns and makes recommendations to help improve your health and wellbeing.

The whole process takes around 90 minutes and normally the full set of results are sent to clients within 10 days.

For the over-40s, there are also checks for bowel and prostate cancer. I received my results on the day and much to my relief there were no signs of any hereditary heart problems.

The only issue flagged up was a slightly higher than normal supply of eosinophils, white blood cells associated with allergy and asthma, which may explain my hay fever.

At a cost of £290 if you are under 40 and £375 if you’re over, it is an inexpensive awareness exercise but probably worth every penny if you have any health concerns at all.

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OUT OF AFRICA

HEALTH CHECK

Doctor’s orders

With a long-held reputation for poor health, an increasing number of Scots are realising the importance of health and wellbeing. > WORDS BY PAULINE FRASER

Garreth Wood makes a difference The most harrowing images imprinted on Garreth Wood’s memory are the appalling scenes which met him in a slum in Nairobi in Kenya - in his own words it was hell on earth. > Words by Pauline Fraser

Up to three million people live in kaberia, which covers an area around the size of Westhill. Hundreds of thousands of children are orphaned, and half the population is infected by HIV. It lacks running water, a sewage system, electricity and policing and disease is rife.

This 29-year-old Aberdeen businessman has made a number of trips to Africa in search of suitable projects for his family’s charity to fund.

Garreth, son of Sir Ian Wood of Wood Group, is one of four trustees of The Wood Family Trust, which was set up in September with a donation of £50m.

He has already travelled to Uganda, kenya, Zambia, Malawi and Somalia to visit some of the farming and water projects, 38

orphanages and feeding programmes that desperately need help.

Garreth said: “What I witnessed was life changing. In kaberia, it was not unusual to see a baby dumped on the roadside.

In rural parts, a child with a debilitating disease can be left in the forest to be eaten by wild animals.”

As a teenager he was sent out to work in fish factories during the school holidays to learn about hard work.

Now he’s in business with brother, Nick, and jointly runs three bars in edinburgh, as well as Paramount and The Bieldside in Aberdeen.

A primary school which Garreth visited had no pencils, jotters, chalk, tables or chairs. Its monthly running costs are £600 and it can’t pay its teachers. He also visited a centre in Northern kenya which works to save young girls from genital mutilation.

“I’m very lucky to drive nice cars and fly business class and won’t stop doing that but when you see these children and their families, if they are lucky enough to have one, it does make you appreciate life and realise that the little things just don’t matter anymore.”

He admits he comes from a very privileged background and has never wanted for anything but says his parents kept his feet on the ground.

75% of funds from The Wood Family Trust go to international projects, and 25% to young children in Scotland and other Uk causes.

But how do we know if we are in good health? One option for a head-to-toe check up is a full health screening, which may flag up any problems or give peace of mind.

Aberdeen’s Albyn Hospital offers a Full Well Person Screen or the slightly condensed executive Health Screen.

I’m a slim, thirty-something who is generally fit and well but even I felt apprehensive about the full check, mainly because it might highlight a problem.

To allow checks for diabetes, glucose and cholesterol, I had to fast from midnight and could drink only black tea or coffee, or water.

After completing a questionnaire and blood tests, a health screening nurse carries out a number of checks including height, weight, waist measurements, body mass index, body fat, eyesight, pulse and blood pressure.

My heart rate was monitored by eCG, which can detect early signs of heart disease – which runs in my family.

There’s then a consultation with a GP and full body examination, including a breast check.

The doctor then goes over any of your worries or concerns and makes recommendations to help improve your health and wellbeing.

The whole process takes around 90 minutes and normally the full set of results are sent to clients within 10 days.

For the over-40s, there are also checks for bowel and prostate cancer. I received my results on the day and much to my relief there were no signs of any hereditary heart problems.

The only issue flagged up was a slightly higher than normal supply of eosinophils, white blood cells associated with allergy and asthma, which may explain my hay fever.

At a cost of £290 if you are under 40 and £375 if you’re over, it is an inexpensive awareness exercise but probably worth every penny if you have any health concerns at all.

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GLITTERING PRIZE

Glittering prize > WORDS BY NIkI TeNNANT

Marcliffe Spa

|

Review

> ReVIeW BY PAULINe FRASeR

“The assistant in the particular store we visited was patronising and unhelpful. keen to establish whether the stone was natural or treated, I requested that it be sent to a certified lab to have it tested. My trained eye also detected that the stone was chipped, but the assistant was having none of it,” explained Helen.

The Marcliffe has long had a reputation for being one of the most exclusive hotels in the north-east but its relatively new spa has had some fairly tough competition.

Opened just two years ago, the beauty and hair spa nestles on the right of the hotel and boasts its own separate entrance for non-guests.

Once inside, the relaxation area has warm tones of browns and creams with one wall dominated by a peaceful sunset scene.

Here, I began my spa journey when the therapist placed a warm lavender bag around my neck and upper back to relax the muscles as I sipped on one of their herbal infusions.

The Marcliffe Spa is one of only five in the Uk to use Comfort Zone products with plant, flower and marine extracts.

The second part of my journey took me to the hydrotherapy aromasoul bath where I lay in warm, massaging water.

Back in the treatment room my therapist, emma, carried out a cleansing foot ritual. My feet were placed in a bowl of warm water with fresh petals, cleansed, brushed and finished off with a cooling spray.

As I rested in heated towels, I was then treated to an extremely relaxing aromatic body toner, topped off a hydramemory facial, which gives the skin a really good moisture boost. While the products soaked into my skin, emma’s soothing hands dispersed any lingering stress with an amazing Indian head massage.

40

Yet, the experience proved to be the inspiration behind a business venture that would establish Helen as one of the north-east’s most acclaimed gemmologists.

I normally find it quite difficult to relax fully while undergoing spa treatments, but during this I did fall into a semi-conscious state only to be awakened, more than once, by my own gentle snore! And apparently, that’s the biggest compliment any therapist can get.

To finish off, my toenails were given a quick file and polish to complete my transformation prior to popping through to the hotel for a light champagne lunch.

In my opinion the only slight downside is the lack of facilities to wash and dry your hair and freshen up after the treatments, particularly if you’re heading next door for lunch.

“On leaving the shop, we agreed that the jeweller was not worthy of the level of business it had built up. My husband then announced he’d decided to invest his redundancy package in setting me up in business and allowing me to buy stock.

Launching Just Gems in April has been one of the most exciting and rewarding things I have ever done.”

Her first major commission, to the value of £16,000, was from an Aberdeen businessman who wanted a coloured stone pendant designed especially for his wife.

Helen is now working on a £17,500 bracelet for a London lawyer. Another Aberdeen businessman recently commissioned her to design a ring, which he plans to present to his partner on the birth of their first child.

A full day spa session, including a champagne lunch, costs £175, and a half-day spa is priced at £125

Just Gems’ rare and unusual natural gemstones are difficult to find elsewhere: deep blue aquamarine; tanzanite; yellow chrysoberyl; green, blue and pink tourmaline; green and orange garnets; yellow, pink and purple sapphires; and coloured diamonds.

“Discerning customers are entitled to feel complete confidence in the value of the stone they are buying,” insisted Helen.

“There are some notable exceptions, but I’d say that the few businesses like mine are a decade ahead of where the High Street stores in the Uk should be.”

tel: 01224 861000 www.marcliffe.com

info@just-gems.co.uk

Overall, with its fantastic setting, easy parking and special little touches, this spa is certainly a real asset to the five star hotel and could most certainly be classed as one of the best in the North-east.

© Copyright Portra Photographic Services

The

When Helen Plumb’s husband took her to a prominent north-east jeweller to buy her a coloured diamond ring, the second rate service they received detracted from what should have been a special occasion and saw them leaving disheartened and empty handed.

www.just-gems.co.uk 41

GLITTERING PRIZE

Glittering prize > WORDS BY NIkI TeNNANT

Marcliffe Spa

|

Review

> ReVIeW BY PAULINe FRASeR

“The assistant in the particular store we visited was patronising and unhelpful. keen to establish whether the stone was natural or treated, I requested that it be sent to a certified lab to have it tested. My trained eye also detected that the stone was chipped, but the assistant was having none of it,” explained Helen.

The Marcliffe has long had a reputation for being one of the most exclusive hotels in the north-east but its relatively new spa has had some fairly tough competition.

Opened just two years ago, the beauty and hair spa nestles on the right of the hotel and boasts its own separate entrance for non-guests.

Once inside, the relaxation area has warm tones of browns and creams with one wall dominated by a peaceful sunset scene.

Here, I began my spa journey when the therapist placed a warm lavender bag around my neck and upper back to relax the muscles as I sipped on one of their herbal infusions.

The Marcliffe Spa is one of only five in the Uk to use Comfort Zone products with plant, flower and marine extracts.

The second part of my journey took me to the hydrotherapy aromasoul bath where I lay in warm, massaging water.

Back in the treatment room my therapist, emma, carried out a cleansing foot ritual. My feet were placed in a bowl of warm water with fresh petals, cleansed, brushed and finished off with a cooling spray.

As I rested in heated towels, I was then treated to an extremely relaxing aromatic body toner, topped off a hydramemory facial, which gives the skin a really good moisture boost. While the products soaked into my skin, emma’s soothing hands dispersed any lingering stress with an amazing Indian head massage.

40

Yet, the experience proved to be the inspiration behind a business venture that would establish Helen as one of the north-east’s most acclaimed gemmologists.

I normally find it quite difficult to relax fully while undergoing spa treatments, but during this I did fall into a semi-conscious state only to be awakened, more than once, by my own gentle snore! And apparently, that’s the biggest compliment any therapist can get.

To finish off, my toenails were given a quick file and polish to complete my transformation prior to popping through to the hotel for a light champagne lunch.

In my opinion the only slight downside is the lack of facilities to wash and dry your hair and freshen up after the treatments, particularly if you’re heading next door for lunch.

“On leaving the shop, we agreed that the jeweller was not worthy of the level of business it had built up. My husband then announced he’d decided to invest his redundancy package in setting me up in business and allowing me to buy stock.

Launching Just Gems in April has been one of the most exciting and rewarding things I have ever done.”

Her first major commission, to the value of £16,000, was from an Aberdeen businessman who wanted a coloured stone pendant designed especially for his wife.

Helen is now working on a £17,500 bracelet for a London lawyer. Another Aberdeen businessman recently commissioned her to design a ring, which he plans to present to his partner on the birth of their first child.

A full day spa session, including a champagne lunch, costs £175, and a half-day spa is priced at £125

Just Gems’ rare and unusual natural gemstones are difficult to find elsewhere: deep blue aquamarine; tanzanite; yellow chrysoberyl; green, blue and pink tourmaline; green and orange garnets; yellow, pink and purple sapphires; and coloured diamonds.

“Discerning customers are entitled to feel complete confidence in the value of the stone they are buying,” insisted Helen.

“There are some notable exceptions, but I’d say that the few businesses like mine are a decade ahead of where the High Street stores in the Uk should be.”

tel: 01224 861000 www.marcliffe.com

info@just-gems.co.uk

Overall, with its fantastic setting, easy parking and special little touches, this spa is certainly a real asset to the five star hotel and could most certainly be classed as one of the best in the North-east.

© Copyright Portra Photographic Services

The

When Helen Plumb’s husband took her to a prominent north-east jeweller to buy her a coloured diamond ring, the second rate service they received detracted from what should have been a special occasion and saw them leaving disheartened and empty handed.

www.just-gems.co.uk 41

A GLANCE AT DANCE

NIGHTSPOT REVIEW

A glance at dance

Arts and Culture ARTIST DOUGLAS ROULSTON

Aberdeen nightspot SNAFU has long been a popular choice for dance lovers across the North-east and further afield and now it has been short-listed for a prestigious award - the Scottish Licensed Trade News Nightclub of the Year Award.

Co-owner Amanda Christie said: “It’s a really big deal for us to get this far once again. Since the awards last year we’ve been working really hard on upping our game with regards to our commitment to delivering quality, ground breaking music to the North-east of Scotland.”

It has been three years since Snafu first open its doors. Since then the club has been through a number of mini revamps.

This year the club has hosted a number of events including a weekly comedy club, pub quizzes, fashion shows, charity events and university fundraisers.

A number of ground-breaking guests such as Switch, Belle and Sebastian, Chicken Lips, The Glimmers, Spektrum, Prins Thomas and Lindstrom, erol Alkan, Derrick Carter, James Lavelle, The Greenskeepers, Monica electronica, Slam, Calvin Harris, South Central, Gene Farris, The Underground Heroes, Funk D’Void, Jon Larner, kevin Saunderson and Groove Armada have performed at the city venue.

Snafu is up against two other Scots clubs for the Scottish Nightclub of the Year title. The results will be announced at the end of October. www.clubsnafu.com

Douglas Roulston describes his paintings as atmospheric, mysterious, imaginative and romantic. > Words by Pauline Fraser

The 23-year-old has taken a brave step by moving away from contemporary art towards more traditional landscapes but with a slightly modern twist.

Originally from Glasgow, he is a graduate of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone and is about to begin a Masters in Fine Art. But already the young artist’s work is extremely popular. Douglas said: “A lot of my work is from imagination. I centre on a Scottish location and romanticise the background. I don’t put any human or animal life in my paintings as I want them to portray mystery and loneliness. I think this is why they are romantic, as people can imagine being there on their own.”

Some of Douglas’s pieces are already a regular feature at Aberdeen gallery CrossArt in Cotton Street, as well as other Scottish centres. And a number are currently on display in the

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Gallery Suite in the Quadrant at Manchester United ground Old Trafford.

He has always loved art and music but realised his natural talent at just 16 years of age when some of his school teachers bought some of his work. At the time they each paid around £40 for a commission, now some of his works fetch £4000.

At art school Douglas was encouraged to think contemporary but he decided he wanted to put the tradition back into art.

He said: “It’s not just a landscape, it comes from my heart and it’s my imagination that is in the painting – it’s a piece of me.”

His first Aberdeen exhibition is being held at CrossArt in October.

Gallery owner Carol Ross said: “I discovered Douglas at Dundee’s graduate show in May as his paintings really stood out and caught my eye. The use of colour and the romanticised twist is completely different to normal landscape paintings.” His creations are continually rising in value and are likely to be a worthwhile investment for the future. crossart is at unit 20. 1st Floor, 50 cotton street, aberdeen ab11 5ee tel: 01224 213248 www.crossart.co.uk 43

A GLANCE AT DANCE

NIGHTSPOT REVIEW

A glance at dance

Arts and Culture ARTIST DOUGLAS ROULSTON

Aberdeen nightspot SNAFU has long been a popular choice for dance lovers across the North-east and further afield and now it has been short-listed for a prestigious award - the Scottish Licensed Trade News Nightclub of the Year Award.

Co-owner Amanda Christie said: “It’s a really big deal for us to get this far once again. Since the awards last year we’ve been working really hard on upping our game with regards to our commitment to delivering quality, ground breaking music to the North-east of Scotland.”

It has been three years since Snafu first open its doors. Since then the club has been through a number of mini revamps.

This year the club has hosted a number of events including a weekly comedy club, pub quizzes, fashion shows, charity events and university fundraisers.

A number of ground-breaking guests such as Switch, Belle and Sebastian, Chicken Lips, The Glimmers, Spektrum, Prins Thomas and Lindstrom, erol Alkan, Derrick Carter, James Lavelle, The Greenskeepers, Monica electronica, Slam, Calvin Harris, South Central, Gene Farris, The Underground Heroes, Funk D’Void, Jon Larner, kevin Saunderson and Groove Armada have performed at the city venue.

Snafu is up against two other Scots clubs for the Scottish Nightclub of the Year title. The results will be announced at the end of October. www.clubsnafu.com

Douglas Roulston describes his paintings as atmospheric, mysterious, imaginative and romantic. > Words by Pauline Fraser

The 23-year-old has taken a brave step by moving away from contemporary art towards more traditional landscapes but with a slightly modern twist.

Originally from Glasgow, he is a graduate of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone and is about to begin a Masters in Fine Art. But already the young artist’s work is extremely popular. Douglas said: “A lot of my work is from imagination. I centre on a Scottish location and romanticise the background. I don’t put any human or animal life in my paintings as I want them to portray mystery and loneliness. I think this is why they are romantic, as people can imagine being there on their own.”

Some of Douglas’s pieces are already a regular feature at Aberdeen gallery CrossArt in Cotton Street, as well as other Scottish centres. And a number are currently on display in the

42

Gallery Suite in the Quadrant at Manchester United ground Old Trafford.

He has always loved art and music but realised his natural talent at just 16 years of age when some of his school teachers bought some of his work. At the time they each paid around £40 for a commission, now some of his works fetch £4000.

At art school Douglas was encouraged to think contemporary but he decided he wanted to put the tradition back into art.

He said: “It’s not just a landscape, it comes from my heart and it’s my imagination that is in the painting – it’s a piece of me.”

His first Aberdeen exhibition is being held at CrossArt in October.

Gallery owner Carol Ross said: “I discovered Douglas at Dundee’s graduate show in May as his paintings really stood out and caught my eye. The use of colour and the romanticised twist is completely different to normal landscape paintings.” His creations are continually rising in value and are likely to be a worthwhile investment for the future. crossart is at unit 20. 1st Floor, 50 cotton street, aberdeen ab11 5ee tel: 01224 213248 www.crossart.co.uk 43

SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND

ONES TO WATCH

Something for the weekend?

Short break visitors come from all around the Uk but it’s surprising that Aberdonians, some of the city’s nearest neighbours, are more common than most. It’s perhaps because Inverness is so easy to reach - just two hours by train - but without doubt it is also down to Scotland’s newest city’s fabulous choice of cool hotels.

*COMPETITION* Rocpool Reserve is offering Trend readers the chance to win a mid-week (Sunday to Thursday), one-night dinner bed and breakfast stay for two.

Simply e-mail your answer to the following question to info@trendmagazine.co.uk, quoting Rocpool in the subject box: NAME ROCPOOL RESERVE’S TRENDY BAR. Terms and conditions apply.

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One of the most stylish is Rocpool Reserve, named Scottish Boutique Hotel of the Year for the last two years and Scottish Hotel of the year last year. With its individually designed rooms, one of Scotland’s top restaurants, and the trendy R Bar featuring award-winning mixologist Andy Adams, Rocpool Reserve offers everything you need for a blissfully luxurious weekend away.

The hotel’s extra decadent rooms have proven so popular with romantic weekend breakers that another is about to be added. extra decadence can be slipping into the hot tub on your own private terrace or watching aqua-vision TV in a double shower, then strolling onto a heated balcony for drinks and alfresco dining. Bliss…

“

”

BY SID HAMPSON

But it’s the hotel’s restaurant that’s been getting all the attention recently. Under the helm of new wonder chef, Davey Aspin, the menu has been attracting rave reviews from far and wide.

Film

Inverness, with its burgeoning restaurant scene and abundance of stunning scenery, is fast becoming a popular weekend break destination.

The decadent, chic and hip rooms also guarantee the wow factor!

Famed for being one of the youngest chefs in Britain to win a coveted Michelin star, Davey moved to Inverness for the job, taking three members of his top team with him.

BY STeVeN FRASeR

Rocpool Reserve’s owner Adrian Pieraccini is delighted to have attracted Davey to up the ante on the Scottish restaurant scene.

“We waited to find the right chef for Rocpool Reserve and I’m absolutely convinced Davey is our man,” insisted Adrian.

“Already, the customer feedback and number of covers is proving I’m right and I’m excited every time a customer sits down to look at the menu.”

Culduthel Road, Inverness IV2 4AG T: +44 (0) 1463 240089 e: info@rocpool.com www.rocpool.com

Games

trend visits rocpool reserve

Music

That’s Entertainment NINE BLACK ALPS LOVE/HATE Released 15 October

P.J. HARVEY WHITE CHALK Out now

More melodic than their debut CD, 2005’s everything Is, Nine Black Alps return with Love/Hate. It includes the single, Burn Faster. This album sees them turning away from the grunge sound. Think more Lemonheads that Nirvana.

Polly Jane returns with her first CD since Uh Huh Her. Hopefully, this will herald her return to performing live - something she said she would no longer do.

300 Released 1 October

SPIDERMAN 3 Released 15 October

Starring Gerard Butler and based on the Frank Miller (Sin City) graphic novel, 300 is an epic violent extravaganza for gore hounds everywhere. With stunning special effects and very little let-up in the action, it looks like it will prove to be just as popular on DVD as it was in its immensely successful theatrical run.

See this if you liked Conan the Barbarian or Gladiator.

Spiderman returns in the long-awaited third outing for everyone’s favourite web slinger. Battling not one, not two, but three villains, this is the most action packed spidey yet, with scenes to dazzle and amaze the entire family. A must for all comic book movie fans.

HALO 3 The third installment of this battle crazed title for 360, with record-breaking 1 million orders in the States, is finally available in the Uk. If you’re strong of mind and have a taste for energy drinks, kiss your job and friends goodbye and let the milkman know you’ll see him in a month or so.

This is what you’ve been waiting for.

BY WILkIe

Trend thanks HMV’s very own spin doctors. HMV, 11-13 Union Bridge, Aberdeen AB11 6BE Tel: 01224 593535 45

SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND

ONES TO WATCH

Something for the weekend?

Short break visitors come from all around the Uk but it’s surprising that Aberdonians, some of the city’s nearest neighbours, are more common than most. It’s perhaps because Inverness is so easy to reach - just two hours by train - but without doubt it is also down to Scotland’s newest city’s fabulous choice of cool hotels.

*COMPETITION* Rocpool Reserve is offering Trend readers the chance to win a mid-week (Sunday to Thursday), one-night dinner bed and breakfast stay for two.

Simply e-mail your answer to the following question to info@trendmagazine.co.uk, quoting Rocpool in the subject box: NAME ROCPOOL RESERVE’S TRENDY BAR. Terms and conditions apply.

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One of the most stylish is Rocpool Reserve, named Scottish Boutique Hotel of the Year for the last two years and Scottish Hotel of the year last year. With its individually designed rooms, one of Scotland’s top restaurants, and the trendy R Bar featuring award-winning mixologist Andy Adams, Rocpool Reserve offers everything you need for a blissfully luxurious weekend away.

The hotel’s extra decadent rooms have proven so popular with romantic weekend breakers that another is about to be added. extra decadence can be slipping into the hot tub on your own private terrace or watching aqua-vision TV in a double shower, then strolling onto a heated balcony for drinks and alfresco dining. Bliss…

“

”

BY SID HAMPSON

But it’s the hotel’s restaurant that’s been getting all the attention recently. Under the helm of new wonder chef, Davey Aspin, the menu has been attracting rave reviews from far and wide.

Film

Inverness, with its burgeoning restaurant scene and abundance of stunning scenery, is fast becoming a popular weekend break destination.

The decadent, chic and hip rooms also guarantee the wow factor!

Famed for being one of the youngest chefs in Britain to win a coveted Michelin star, Davey moved to Inverness for the job, taking three members of his top team with him.

BY STeVeN FRASeR

Rocpool Reserve’s owner Adrian Pieraccini is delighted to have attracted Davey to up the ante on the Scottish restaurant scene.

“We waited to find the right chef for Rocpool Reserve and I’m absolutely convinced Davey is our man,” insisted Adrian.

“Already, the customer feedback and number of covers is proving I’m right and I’m excited every time a customer sits down to look at the menu.”

Culduthel Road, Inverness IV2 4AG T: +44 (0) 1463 240089 e: info@rocpool.com www.rocpool.com

Games

trend visits rocpool reserve

Music

That’s Entertainment NINE BLACK ALPS LOVE/HATE Released 15 October

P.J. HARVEY WHITE CHALK Out now

More melodic than their debut CD, 2005’s everything Is, Nine Black Alps return with Love/Hate. It includes the single, Burn Faster. This album sees them turning away from the grunge sound. Think more Lemonheads that Nirvana.

Polly Jane returns with her first CD since Uh Huh Her. Hopefully, this will herald her return to performing live - something she said she would no longer do.

300 Released 1 October

SPIDERMAN 3 Released 15 October

Starring Gerard Butler and based on the Frank Miller (Sin City) graphic novel, 300 is an epic violent extravaganza for gore hounds everywhere. With stunning special effects and very little let-up in the action, it looks like it will prove to be just as popular on DVD as it was in its immensely successful theatrical run.

See this if you liked Conan the Barbarian or Gladiator.

Spiderman returns in the long-awaited third outing for everyone’s favourite web slinger. Battling not one, not two, but three villains, this is the most action packed spidey yet, with scenes to dazzle and amaze the entire family. A must for all comic book movie fans.

HALO 3 The third installment of this battle crazed title for 360, with record-breaking 1 million orders in the States, is finally available in the Uk. If you’re strong of mind and have a taste for energy drinks, kiss your job and friends goodbye and let the milkman know you’ll see him in a month or so.

This is what you’ve been waiting for.

BY WILkIe

Trend thanks HMV’s very own spin doctors. HMV, 11-13 Union Bridge, Aberdeen AB11 6BE Tel: 01224 593535 45

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BY ALISON DANIELS

I have never been mistaken for Lara Croft. I’m not your stereotypical all-action adventure heroine, given that I live in four inch heels and opted to study Latin at school just to avoid running through mud once a week. Despite this, I find myself heading to Deeside Activity Park, Restaurant and Farm Shop near Lumphanan one damp Sunday morning.

We move on to the range of target sports, which include crossbow, clay and target shooting. Despite my protests that I’ve no sense of aim whatsoever, we decide on archery.

Amazingly, ed has me hitting the centre of the target at a fair distance after four sets of arrows. He’s very tactful about pointing out that my aim will improve if I keep my eyes open when I release the bowstring.

The centre is a pleasantly scenic forty-minute drive from Aberdeen, and is well signposted. Luckily, I arrive ahead of a vintage tractor rally visiting the activity centre. Being lodged behind one tractor on a country road can be frustrating. Being wedged behind thirty might have led to an outbreak of the Jeremy Clarksons.

I move indoors for a pick-me-up coffee. At the park, children are well catered for with a bouldering wall, bouncy castle, and outdoor playground. kart racing, quad biking, target shooting and archery are available to the older kids.

The centre’s 100-acre site seems so tranquil that it’s difficult to believe that it attracts more than 35,000 visitors each year.

The cosy restaurant has a family-friendly menu based on an exemplary range of quality local produce. There’s also a small farm shop packed with local goodies as well as the farm’s own succulent Aberdeen Angus beef.

I’m put into the capable hands of ed, a member of the professional instruction team. Mountain biking is out, since my own bike has been ridden once in the three years since I bought it; kart-racing is abandoned since there’s no-one to race against, so we opt for quad biking. I’m kitted out in full safety gear and ed patiently takes me through the safety briefing and the quad’s controls. I still find an urge to accelerate at the same time as braking, but eventually get the hang of it and follow ed’s quad round the field.

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• Flights are valid for flyglobespan services from Aberdeen Airport only.

Please state in your e-mail if you do not wish to be contacted by Trend or participating companies regarding future promotions.

• Transfer, accommodation, travel insurance or any other incidentals are not included in this prize from flyglobespan.

• All travel must be completed before 31 March 2008.

Despite my lack of sporting prowess, I’d definitely go back. I think I’d like to try fly-fishing - as long as they could guarantee that I wouldn’t catch any fish - or perhaps tackle the opposite challenge by steering a Land Rover. I might even try target shooting if I can keep my eyes open when I pull a trigger. Maybe, just maybe, there’s a little bit of Lara in me after all.

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Win… Flyglobespan is offering Trend readers the chance to win two free return flights from Aberdeen to the sunshine destinations of either Malaga or Tenerife.

To enter simply e-mail:

GO WILD IN the Country

info@trendmagazine.co.uk with flyglobespan in the subject box. Include your name, postal address, daytime telephone number and where you picked up your copy of Trend. The competition closes on November 9, 2007.

The winner will be drawn at random and notified by telephone on that day. The editor’s decision is final.

BY ALISON DANIELS

I have never been mistaken for Lara Croft. I’m not your stereotypical all-action adventure heroine, given that I live in four inch heels and opted to study Latin at school just to avoid running through mud once a week. Despite this, I find myself heading to Deeside Activity Park, Restaurant and Farm Shop near Lumphanan one damp Sunday morning.

We move on to the range of target sports, which include crossbow, clay and target shooting. Despite my protests that I’ve no sense of aim whatsoever, we decide on archery.

Amazingly, ed has me hitting the centre of the target at a fair distance after four sets of arrows. He’s very tactful about pointing out that my aim will improve if I keep my eyes open when I release the bowstring.

The centre is a pleasantly scenic forty-minute drive from Aberdeen, and is well signposted. Luckily, I arrive ahead of a vintage tractor rally visiting the activity centre. Being lodged behind one tractor on a country road can be frustrating. Being wedged behind thirty might have led to an outbreak of the Jeremy Clarksons.

I move indoors for a pick-me-up coffee. At the park, children are well catered for with a bouldering wall, bouncy castle, and outdoor playground. kart racing, quad biking, target shooting and archery are available to the older kids.

The centre’s 100-acre site seems so tranquil that it’s difficult to believe that it attracts more than 35,000 visitors each year.

The cosy restaurant has a family-friendly menu based on an exemplary range of quality local produce. There’s also a small farm shop packed with local goodies as well as the farm’s own succulent Aberdeen Angus beef.

I’m put into the capable hands of ed, a member of the professional instruction team. Mountain biking is out, since my own bike has been ridden once in the three years since I bought it; kart-racing is abandoned since there’s no-one to race against, so we opt for quad biking. I’m kitted out in full safety gear and ed patiently takes me through the safety briefing and the quad’s controls. I still find an urge to accelerate at the same time as braking, but eventually get the hang of it and follow ed’s quad round the field.

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Terms and conditions • Flights are non-transferable and non-refundable.

• All flights are subject to availability, with travel blackouts over peak holiday dates and bank holidays.

• Flights are valid for flyglobespan services from Aberdeen Airport only.

Please state in your e-mail if you do not wish to be contacted by Trend or participating companies regarding future promotions.

• Transfer, accommodation, travel insurance or any other incidentals are not included in this prize from flyglobespan.

• All travel must be completed before 31 March 2008.

Despite my lack of sporting prowess, I’d definitely go back. I think I’d like to try fly-fishing - as long as they could guarantee that I wouldn’t catch any fish - or perhaps tackle the opposite challenge by steering a Land Rover. I might even try target shooting if I can keep my eyes open when I pull a trigger. Maybe, just maybe, there’s a little bit of Lara in me after all.

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These days the market is all about cars that reflect our lifestyle. Our parents may have been satisfied with the choice between saloon or estate. But, these days we demand more.

We want something that fits our needs and projects our style.

Country types may want a muddy 4x4. But city slickers crave a car that looks as good on Union Street, as it does at the weekend sports centre.

This month we focus a sports coupé that fits this bill. The BMW 325d is one of the newest additions to the BMW range. It’s not – as the badge might suggest – a 2.5-litre diesel, but the three-litre diesel from the 330d, without the second turbocharger.

At £29,920, the newcomer costs £2,300 less than the 330d, but it’s certainly not second best. This is a lively performer. It sprints from 0-62 mph in 7.8 seconds. Yet with a little restraint it will top 50 mpg on the open road.

That may prove difficult in practice, because the BMW 325d Coupé just loves to be driven. The interior looks superb and, for a coupé, rear seat space is remarkably practical.

It cruises smoothly and quietly on dual carriageways, with only the occasional ripple from the suspension – just to remind you of its sporting aspirations.

Ken McEwen Director of an Aberdeen PR company, indulges his passion for cars with a sideline as a motoring journalist. During his time writing and broadcasting about motoring matters he has been lucky enough to drive everything from Ferraris and Rolls Royces, through to a motorised Cadbury’s Creme Egg! 48

Turn off onto Aberdeenshire’s finest B roads and the 325d really comes alive. The chunky steering wheel feels genuinely connected to the wheels, with more weight and feedback than many rivals.

Combine this with a superb chassis balance and the 325d is the sort of car that will have you searching out the long way home.

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ZOOM - MOTORING

BMW 325D BMW 325D SE COUPE SE COUPE

ZOOM - MOTORING

These days the market is all about cars that reflect our lifestyle. Our parents may have been satisfied with the choice between saloon or estate. But, these days we demand more.

We want something that fits our needs and projects our style.

Country types may want a muddy 4x4. But city slickers crave a car that looks as good on Union Street, as it does at the weekend sports centre.

This month we focus a sports coupé that fits this bill. The BMW 325d is one of the newest additions to the BMW range. It’s not – as the badge might suggest – a 2.5-litre diesel, but the three-litre diesel from the 330d, without the second turbocharger.

At £29,920, the newcomer costs £2,300 less than the 330d, but it’s certainly not second best. This is a lively performer. It sprints from 0-62 mph in 7.8 seconds. Yet with a little restraint it will top 50 mpg on the open road.

That may prove difficult in practice, because the BMW 325d Coupé just loves to be driven. The interior looks superb and, for a coupé, rear seat space is remarkably practical.

It cruises smoothly and quietly on dual carriageways, with only the occasional ripple from the suspension – just to remind you of its sporting aspirations.

Ken McEwen Director of an Aberdeen PR company, indulges his passion for cars with a sideline as a motoring journalist. During his time writing and broadcasting about motoring matters he has been lucky enough to drive everything from Ferraris and Rolls Royces, through to a motorised Cadbury’s Creme Egg! 48

Turn off onto Aberdeenshire’s finest B roads and the 325d really comes alive. The chunky steering wheel feels genuinely connected to the wheels, with more weight and feedback than many rivals.

Combine this with a superb chassis balance and the 325d is the sort of car that will have you searching out the long way home.

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Gordon and cynthia MacGregor hosted a fundraising event at their home at Tillycorthie Mansion, near Udny on 1st September in aid of F.o.P. (Fibrodysplasia ossificans Progressiva).

Hundreds of guests attended the event in the house and grounds to support the worthwhile cause.

An array of singers and entertainers performed throughout the evening, which also included a battle re-enactment and a fireworks display.

Kerry Anne Sutherland & Julia Panciroli

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The evening was organised by five Aberdeen businessmen, including Jim Mitchell from JkM and Gary Walker from St. James’s Place Partnership, who are running the New York Marathon to raise funds to benefit seriously or terminally ill children.

To purchase prints, please email: photos@newsline-scotland.co.uk

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Dreams Come True Fundraiser

Lawrence Llewellyn Bowen, Cecile & Jackie

Kannal Majeed & Kenzie Strachan Diane & Stuart Heslop

Louise & Damian McCann

Olly Hutton, Kate Barnard & Tom Bee Cynthia & Gordon MacGregor

Gordon and cynthia MacGregor hosted a fundraising event at their home at Tillycorthie Mansion, near Udny on 1st September in aid of F.o.P. (Fibrodysplasia ossificans Progressiva).

Hundreds of guests attended the event in the house and grounds to support the worthwhile cause.

An array of singers and entertainers performed throughout the evening, which also included a battle re-enactment and a fireworks display.

Kerry Anne Sutherland & Julia Panciroli

Andy & Sherida Bain

To purchase prints, please email: photos@newsline-scotland.co.uk

Tillycorthie Mansion 50

Kenny & Elspeth Watson

Duncan Barclay & Stacey Hopkin

Neil & Linzie McDonald

Emily & Alan MacDougall

New York, New York was the theme of a fundraising ball, held at the Marcliffe, on September 14th for the Dreams come True charity.

The evening was organised by five Aberdeen businessmen, including Jim Mitchell from JkM and Gary Walker from St. James’s Place Partnership, who are running the New York Marathon to raise funds to benefit seriously or terminally ill children.

To purchase prints, please email: photos@newsline-scotland.co.uk

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retail 6972 49 Rose Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1UB 636985 attic The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1LB 640066 avril oenone milliner 64 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen. AB25 1NT 626578 bang & olufsen of aberdeen 53 Belmont Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1JS 620120 bellino 17 Thistle Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1XZ 648130 boss store 245 Union Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1TN 587487 c’arla du nord 31 Thistle Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1YU 625070 concept clothing The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1LB 635268 cruise 245 Union Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1TN 588573 esslemonts 2 30 Thistle Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1XD 645564 esslemonts menswear 20 Thistle Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1XD 630606 Fenner and coburn 47 Netherkirkgate, Aberdeen. AB10 1AU 622170

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01224 626578 www.avriloenonemilliner.co.uk

Fabulous New Homeware Collections!

One to One cons ultations available as well as Homeware par ties

serviced apartments chapel apartments 44 Chapel Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1SP 7824666321 city Wharf apartments 19-21 Regent Quay, Aberdeen. AB11 5Be 8450942424 Kepplestone manor 80-101 Queens Highlands, Queens Road, Aberdeen. AB15 4AS 639355 skene house holburn 6 Union Grove,Aberdeen. AB10 6SY 580000 skene house rosemount 96 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen. AB25 1NX 645971 skene house Whitehall 2 Whitehall Place,Aberdeen. AB25 2NX 646600 spires (the) 531 Great Western Road, Aberdeen. AB10 6Pe 08452 700090

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• Prestige cars a speciality • We use only the best products • Pick-up and delivery • Fully insured • Competitive rates

The

SunSpot UNISEX TANNING SALON

• Opposite Broomhill Primary School • Easy Parking

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