Trend Magazine Aug/Sept 2013

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 13

West End Girls…

New season workwear that does the business

Cool it…

Trend heads to Reykjavik for the weekend

Life on an ocean wave…

Give kitesurfing a go

Get your mojo back...

At Gleneagles’ ESPA Life Spa

And all the latest…

Places to shop, eat, stay and play

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A stay at The Atholl A break at The Knight Residence Tickets to Slava’s Snowshow at HMT A year of Blow Drys from Findlays Hair Salon An Ultimate Man Makeover for T.M. Lewin A Suntastic Spray Tan from PURE Spa

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Contents PUBLISHED BY Trend Productions Ltd 2 Rubislaw Place Aberdeen AB10 1XN Tel: +44 (0) 1224 631141 info@trendmagazine.co.uk www.trendmagazine.co.uk DIRECTOR Gill Buyers - gill@trendmagazine.co.uk EDITOR Alison Daniels - alison@trendmagazine.co.uk ADVERTISING & DISTRIBUTION Clare Findlay - clare@trendmagazine.co.uk FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Jill Walker - jwalker@trendmagazine.co.uk EVENTS Lynn Batham - lynn@trendmagazine.co.uk BRAND DEVELOPMENT Rae Patience - rae@trendmagazine.co.uk DESIGN Ryan Swinney - ryan@trendmagazine.co.uk Lisa Thompson - lisa@trendmagazine.co.uk PRINT Ricoh All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. Prices are correct at time of going to press but may be subject to change. Trend cannot be responsible for unsolicited material.

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54 HEALTH & BEAUTY 8 Win a spray tan from PURE Spa 8 Perfectly groomed men’s products 14 Get your mojo back at Gleneagles’ ESPA Life 41 Win a year’s worth of blow drys from Findlays FASHION 16 Style File visits Brewin Dolphin 20 West End Girl – fashion finds that are perfect for work 26 Monochrome magic 78 Win an Ultimate Man Makeover from T.M.Lewin FOOD & DRINK 44 Trend tries the food at Ardoe House…

45 …and grabs a fork at the Carmelite 50 Meet the chef at Muchalls Bistro 58 Food and drink listings LIFESTYLE 11 Discover ARI’s plans for a rooftop garden 49 Win tickets to HMT 54 Check out the Trend Weddings Exhibition 60 Courtney heads for Stonehaven

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66 89 Peter chats to Craig Wilson TRAVEL & LEISURE 66 You’ll love Reykjavik 68 Win a stay at Edinburgh’s Knight Residence 69 Or a break at The Atholl in Aberdeen 76 Explore Aberdeenshire’s stone circles 77 Or have a kitesurfing adventure ART & CULTURE 70 It’s amazing what Claire Hamilton can do with a pencil 71 Meet young performer Ross Farren 72 The Blue Lily has design on your home 80 Our pick of What’s On SOCIETY 82 Spot who you know in the society section 88 Trendy locations – our readers get about a bit

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WELCOME

As usual, we’ve been out and about checking out the best our bit of Scotland has to offer for this issue. When Trend started many people felt that we didn’t have much to do up here, with few decent places to eat or shop in this little corner of the country. We’ve certainly proved them wrong!

Contributors Since graduating in Professional Media in 1996 Steve went on to assist Fashion photographer David Sims, working on high profile fashion advertising such as Calvin Klein and Burberry.

With a background in fashion and celebrity portraiture his own photographic career saw him shoot for GQ, i-D and Instyle magazine to name a few

In fact, we’re all bombarded with choices every day.

There are hundreds of TV channels, dozens of new films, new foods, new brands, new places to go and new things to do all the time. Too much choice leads to stress as we try to find space for everything in our busy lives. It’s time to slow down, make considered choices and curate our own lives. It’s all about optimising your lifestyle.

and in 2007 he returned from London to his hometown of Aberdeen

That’s where Trend comes in. In each issue, we select the best of what life has to offer, both locally and further afield. We bring everything together in one place, so you can spare yourself the footslogging research. Take our Trend Weddings Exhibition, which brings together a hand-picked selection of the best suppliers under one roof, taking the stress out of wedding planning, or check out the winners of this year’s Trend Life with Style Awards, representing the best the City and Shire have to offer.

Newsline Scotland, Alison Daniels, Alison Shaw, Peter Mitchell,

to begin teaching. He currently works as a lecturer at Aberdeen College and associate lecturer at Robert Gordon’s University. In his own words he, ‘has loved rekindling his love affair with the fashion world with a new creative outlook’. www.stevewilliamsmith.com OTHER CONTRIBUTORS IN THIS ISSUE

Whatever choices you make, we’re sure you’ll enjoy this issue.

Courtney O’Grady, Jan Leatham, Becky McKinley, Bill Tough, Clare Findlay, Jill Walker and Ryan Swinney.

Stylist: Nikki Sheran Hair: Jennifer Boyd at Angels

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Cheeks • NARS blush ‘Dolce Vitai’ • MAC Mineralize ‘Soft & Gentle’ Lips

Eyes & Brows • Illamasqua eye palette ‘neutral’ • MAC eyeliner ‘Coffee’ & ‘smoulder’ • MAC false lash mascara • MAC brow set

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

How would you like a sun-kissed natural-looking tan? Well, we can’t offer you a month in the Caribbean, but we can offer five lucky readers the next best thing, thanks to Leighton Denny and Pure Spa. The Sun-Believable Tanning range is now available in the award winning PURE Spa in Union Square. Sun-Believable has been hailed as the ultimate sunless tan by professionals, top journalists and celebrity fans such as Geri Halliwell, Jade Jagger and Mylene Klass. The award winning and creative dynamo behind the range, Leighton Denny appears regularly on QVC, and is also known for his brilliant nail range.

The range was chosen by PURE Spa on the back of their own extensive tanning trials, of which Sun-Believable was voted the outright winner. We are offering five entrants a prize of a Sun-Believable Spray Tan and a £50 goodie bag to take home.

To enter, go to www.trendmagazine.co.uk click on the competition tab and answer this question:

What’s the name of Leighton Denny’s Tanning range?

When it comes to men’s grooming we reckon you can’t beat the old school approach. There’s nothing to beat a bit of old-fashioned charm, whether you’re the consummate gent or a bit of a cad.

These are our favourites…

You don’t get much more old school than a cut throat razor and Men Rock have a great starter kit for those who’ve never tried it before. It offers the perfect close shave. Available for £39 from the peculiarly named www.menareuseless.com it includes the straight razor, a cow-hide strop, shaving brush and cream, and a pack of plasters just in case.

Noble Isle’s Lightning Oak men’s range is reassuringly masculine without being overpowering. Oak bark has remarkable antiseptic and skin-toning properties. The range balances smoky wood aromas with modern notes of crushed pepper and bergamot. www.nobleisle.com for stockists.

Lastly, try Jovoy’s masculine Les Jeux Sont Faites scent, a blend reminiscent of wood panelled 1950s’ Rat Pack casinos, martinis and open topped sports cars. www.jovoy.com for stockists.

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NHS staff and volunteers are working hard to create a green space on a roof at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, so inpatients can enjoy the benefits of being surrounded by trees, flowers and fresh air. The ARI Therapeutic Roof Garden project, launched less than a year ago, has attracted amazing support from businesses, groups and individuals across the North-east and beyond.

Project lead and NHS Grampian Healthcare Chaplain Rev. James Falconer enthused, ‘Kind-hearted donors have raised nearly £300,000 and Royal Bank of Canada has gifted their gold-medal RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden to be part of this garden. We continue to work with a passion to raise more support to provide an inspiring experience for inpatients at ARI. We’d love Trend’s readers to get involved.’

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An Inverurie based lingerie boutique has embarked on a mission to help educate young girls in the North-east on getting the right fit of lingerie at a young age.

It is crucial that women’s assets are given the best fit and support from the early stages of development, as studies show that more than 85% of women in the UK are not wearing the right lingerie for their shape, which proves that education needs to be implemented at a young age.

Award-winning lingerie boutique, De-Zire, aims to do exactly this with the launch of it’s new summer campaign, Little Miss BOOBY. The campaign is being launched to coincide with the introduction of it’s new lingerie range, Banana Moon Intimates.

The brand is fun, funky and youthful and is aimed at young developing girls and will be available exclusively to De-Zire from August.

Boutique owner, Susan Evans, said: “It’s easy to pick up a bra from the high street and even supermarkets these days, however many are fashion bras which have under wiring which is not good for young breasts as they are tender and the wiring can hinder the development of the glands. It is crucial that breasts are given the best fit and support from the early stages. Education is key here and the quicker we can pass our knowledge down to the younger generation the quicker we can reduce the amount of women wearing the wrong sized bra.”

Susan is a qualified bra fitter and has a team of trained staff on hand with their expert eye to make sure customers feel at ease and fitted to the highest possible standard.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Sometimes we’re all too busy with work, friends and family to pay attention to our own needs and wellbeing, so we start to feel a little tired, a little sorer and a little slower than we’d like.

As well as being one of the greatest hotels and golf courses in the world, Gleneagles is also the home of the ESPA Life spa, which offers bespoke lifestyle programmes designed to restore your natural equilibrium and put a spring back in your step.

Think of it as treatment, but still retaining the treat, since the fundamental ethos of ESPA Life is to restore or improve health and wellbeing, but without sacrificing luxury or pampering. If it offered a boot camp, the boots would be Louboutins, but miraculously comfortable.

The total health and fitness programmes for 40+ men and women combine consultations and tests with wellness and spa treatments and personal training sessions. There are specialised packages for relaxation, detoxing, weight optimisation, improving sleep, enhancing fertility, easing menopause, and, this being Gleneagles, a package designed to get fit for golf.

You can tailor make your own treatment regime after a consultation.

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After a comprehensive and wide ranging conversation and iris examination with Louise, the ESPA Life Naturopath, I put myself in the alternative therapy team’s hands for two days.

It’s amazing how quickly the team built up a level of trust; a reflection of their skills and depth of knowledge. There’s nothing New-Agey about their approach and all the therapists are happy to discuss the science behind their treatments.

Osteopath Bradley examined my posture and checked my flexibility, before discussing areas of weakness and restricted movement, then ironing out a few kinks.

In between sessions, you can relax in the spa’s darkened relaxation room, or lounge the bright courtyard or use the fitness room or spa facilities. The spa café is the perfect place to have a light lunch and keep up the good work.

The afternoon was given over to a reflexology session, followed by one of ESPA’s blissful bespoke facials, from their extensive beauty treatments menu.

Day two started with a session of Colonic Hydrotherapy, which, despite my apprehension, was neither painful nor embarrassing, thanks to Louise’s empathetic approach.

It’s rather like cleaning out the cupboard under the stairs.

It’s filled with all sorts of rubbish that you have no idea how it got there and you really don’t have any use for. You might not do it all that often, but you’ll feel a lot better for having done it.

My final consultation was with Ailsa, who discovered Traditional Chinese Medicine while studying oriental languages in Taiwan, before qualifying in TCM. She examined my tongue and pulses and tells me that in Chinese Medicine terms, I have a mild case of dampness, which I suspect is a Scottish thing. Over the next two hours she combines some painless acupuncture, with moxibustion and massage to strengthen my systems.

I rounded the trip off with some relaxation in ESPA’s steam room, sauna and hydrotherapy pool.

At the end of my visit, I came away with recommendations on eating, simple exercises to improve posture, shoulders with less tension, far more awareness of the nutritional and other needs of my body and a much improved outlook on my own health and wellbeing. For me, the journey to optimal health starts here…and if you want to make your own journey, I can’t think of a better place to start than Gleneagles. www.gleneagles.com

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STYLE FILE

> WORDS BY BECKY MCKINLAY

JUDITH HENDERSON, 25

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What is your favourite fashion store?

Zara Vest - H&M Blazer - Next Trousers - Gok for Tu at Sainsbury’s

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What is important to you when choosing an outfit for work?

It has to be smart as I’m in a client facing role, but must also be comfortable.

Dress - Next Blazer - New Look Shoes - Matalan

Do you have any staple items in your wardrobe?

A black blazer.

Best ever fashion buy?

My Michael Kors bag - it goes with everything.

Dress - Next Scarf - Vintage Christian Dior Shoes - Vivienne Westwood for Melissa Bag - Miu Miu

Dress - Reiss Necklace - Zara Shoes - Dune Bag - Michael Kors

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Best ever fashion buy?

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For best results you must avoid alcohol and caffeine for two days before the treatment and a day afterwards. Our tester explained , ‘I was measured before my therapist gave me a circulation-boosting body brushing and applied the Shrinking Violet solution. Once covered in the Wrapture wrap for an hour and once lying down on a pre-warmed bed I enjoyed Preen’s express facial using La Biosthetique products.’

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At McCalls we hold a unique range of new, antique and pre-owned jewellery, with so many individual designs once it’s gone, it’s gone.

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Montique Dress £129 Celebrations Ladieswear Chain Print Silk Navy Scarf £30 John Lewis

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Colour Block Jumpsuit £70 Pink Necklace £20 Yellow Necklace £20 all Warehouse Our Thanks: Model: Melissa McComb of Colours Model Agency, Glasgow Photographer: Steve Smith Stylist: Nikki Sheran Hair: Jennifer Boyd at Angels Make-up: Rae Mathieson Stockists: Celebrations Ladieswear of Turriff, Cruise, John Lewis, Karen Millen and Warehouse.

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FASHION FEATURE

> WORDS BY BECKY MCKINLAY

There are no grey areas when it comes to this trend‌ Take a step back in time to the 60s and rediscover the monochrome trend. Monochrome creations sashayed down many of the SS13 show runways, with Louis Vuitton showcasing the trend in checks whilst Marc Jacobs experimented with stripes.

There are so many options to explore when it comes to monochrome; create a minimalistic look with block shapes and a big black clutch, or be spontaneous with ornately detailed patterns and geometric prints on dresses and trousers.

Dress it up, dress it down – there are no rules. See your world in black and white.

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The Broadstraik Inn has hosted many a celebration down the years but it’s never going to see another one like Adam Corbett Craigmile’s latest birthday bash.

For he’s the only customer to share a unique, historic bond with the popular country pub – the place where he was born and where he returned 100 years later to toast becoming a centenarian.

Established, in its current form, by his parents at the turn of the 20th century, it was previously known as the Old Way Inn and consisted of a farmhouse, farm building and lawn - a total of 65 acres.

His parents decided to demolish the property and build a new hotel. They had just enjoyed a holiday cruising the Norfolk Broads where they hit upon the name Broad Straik.

Work began in 1903 and was completed in 1905, at a cost of £1105. It opened in November of that year.

Adam came into the world at the pub in the summer of 1913 by which time the hotel was well established, hosting 28

business meetings in private rooms and farmers discussing the problems of the day. Its six bedrooms catered mainly for travellers who did business with local blacksmiths, ironmongers and shopkeepers.

Horsedrawn carriages brought customers from miles around to attend weddings, funerals and birthday parties - all that’s changed today is the mode of transport.

Adam, one of a family of 10, started work at the Broadstraik Inn Farm at 14 and used to drive his livestock on foot to Aberdeen Mart. He moved away when his father sold the Broadstraik Inn in 1927 but has lived nearby since his 70s and been a regular customer maintaining, along with his son, grandchildren and great grandchildren, the Broadstraik’s Craigmile connection.

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If you’re selling your home, it is essential to talk to the experts - Simpson & Marwick can help you take advantage of a resurgent market place.

Property Manager, Fiona Gormley, explained, ‘One of the keys to selling your home is to use an experienced valuation team who have an in-depth knowledge of the local market. Many of the properties we have sold recently have attained a substantial premium over the asking price, there is much improved demand across the whole Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire market place. Simpson &

Marwick has helped more home owners sell and buy in the past year than we have in any of the previous six.’

‘We are happy to provide a free, no - obligation valuation and consultation. We consider ourselves fortunate that the bulk of our instruction comes from repeat business from existing clients and on recommendation.’

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ADVERTORIAL

Babies and toddlers are having a smashing time at Aberdeen based photographer Susan Renée’s Cake Smash portrait sessions which involve a beautifully decorated birthday cake, a small child and an awful lot of mayhem.

Susan was one of the first photographers in the UK to offer the sessions. ‘I came across cake smashes on Pinterest and thought they were a fantastic and fun way to celebrate little ones’ special birthdays,’ explained Susan, who was recently highly commended in the Trend Life with Style Awards.

‘It’s amazing how the informal sessions bring out the true character and personality of each child,’ Susan continued, ‘Cake smashes are fairly short sessions because once the cake is smashed, well, it’s smashed!’

‘Little boys look great in blue jeans with bare tummies and little girls look sweet in tutus or party dresses. We take some shots of the birthday boy or girl before the cake is introduced, then we just sit tight and see what happens with mummy or daddy right on hand to support and help make the session fun. Afterwards, a cosy bath is run to make sure plastic covers don’t have to go on the car seats for the journey home, because it’s often a gloriously messy experience!’

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The cake smash sessions are just one part of Susan’s portfolio. She also provides wedding photography, family portrait session on location, cute new born baby portraits and intimate boudoir photography. She has an amazing knack of being able to bring out the best in her subjects.

Cake Smash Sessions are the perfect way to celebrate a child’s first or second birthday, with gift vouchers available.

Sessions cost only £45 including the cake. You can then select you favourite shots from Susan’s images and order up prints, framed collages or canvases, which make ideal gifts for doting relatives. www.susanrenee.co.uk www.facebook.com/susanreneephotography

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As specialists in orthodontic work, The Orthodontic Clinic employs the latest technology and techniques to move your teeth quickly and safely. Treatment time can take between 6-8 months using our unique Express Brace System. Using unique, clear braces that are barely visible, only the teeth that show when you smile is moved.

For severe teeth crowding or problems with your bite, we also offer discreet and comfortable options such as Invisalign®- a series of nearly invisible, bespoke, removable aligners which you change fortnightly for a new set, until your teeth reach their ultimate position, as prescribed by our

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Logie Country House and Estate Logie Country House and Estate offers the ideal package for a relaxed, exclusive wedding or special celebration. The 1670s house, set at the foot of Bennachie, offers the perfect combination of south facing lawns, a private island and ancient woodlands, with receptions available in the main house or a marquee. With exclusive use of the house for three days, a cinema, indoor pool, gym and bedrooms for 30 guests, Logie offers everything you could wish for to make the day really special.

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As the market leading deals site in Scotland, itison.com works with some of Aberdeen’s best businesses.

We speak to Lindsay Wilson, Director at the multi-award winning, Michelin Recommended, Eat on the Green about how working with itison.com has helped them widen their customer base and advertise their business.

Firstly, tell us a bit more about Eat on the Green?

We’re located at Udny Green and we serve traditional Scottish food with a contemporary twist. In our 10th year we’ve just opened the first Laurent Perrier Champagne Lounge in Scotland and recently launched a Chef’s Table with a live video link to our kitchen.

We’ve also had our deal feature on STV through itison which gave us incredible exposure at no added cost.

What did you want to achieve with your deal?

We used itison to target people who’d heard of us but hadn’t tried us because they thought it was too expensive and a totally new audience.

And how did you structure your deal?

We’re a destination restaurant so we wanted to push weekday lunches, which is when we’re quietest. We wanted people to have a brilliant experience with us so we structured a two course lunch with canapés and Champagne to ensure customers got a real taste of what we’re all about.

Tell us about the impact itison deals have had on your business.

All of our itison deals have sold out very quickly which is great as it creates a real buzz around the venue. We work hard to exceed our customers’ expectations and as a result they tell their friends and family what a great experience they had which is worth its weight in gold as far as marketing’s concerned.

Tell us about running deals with itison?

We’ve run deals with itison and a couple of other deal sites and found itison to be the most professional deal site which has given us the best experience. itison has a fantastic demographic in Aberdeen with quality members who have money to spend.

Interested in running a deal with itison? Get in touch on 0141 222 2266 or visit www.itison.com

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The new Olympic standard Aquatics Centre, at Aberdeen Sports Village, has reached a major milestone in its construction with the pool area now fully wind and watertight.

One of the most famous faces in British swimming, Hannah Miley recently visited the site for the first time to witness the progress that has been made so far.

During the visit, the 23 year old swimmer was shown the recently fitted roof and glazing in the pool area, putting the Aquatics Centre on track for its scheduled opening in early 2014.

The Centre is set to become Scotland’s second Olympic-standard swimming pool with the help of a £1million donation from Saltire Energy, which will create a 10 lane, 50 metre pool and a 25 metre pool with full international diving facilities.

David Beattie, Chief Executive at Aberdeen Sports Village said ‘This is a significant stage in the development of the Aquatics Centre. From the outset, we wanted to create a world-class, Olympic standard facility and this wouldn’t have been possible without the funding support we have received from the University of Aberdeen and Aberdeen City Council and private businesses, including Saltire Energy.’

‘The funding provided by Saltire Energy has enabled us to create high quality training facilities for elite swimmers to train for national and international competitions.’

Mike Loggie, Chief Executive of Saltire Energy said: ‘We are delighted to support the Aquatics Centre and help them achieve their aim of creating an Olympic standard facility.

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The Aquatics Centre will create a further 50 jobs in the north east and provide sporting stars like Hannah, with world-class facilities to train for major competitions.

The Aquatics Centre at Aberdeen Sports Village is a joint project between the University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen City Council and sportscotland.

SWIMMING STAR HANNAH MILEY (CENTRE) GAVE HER SEAL OF APPROVAL TO THE AQUATICS CENTRE WITH (LEFT) MIKE LOGGIE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF SALTIRE ENERGY AND (RIGHT) DAVID BEATTIE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE AT ABERDEEN SPORTS VILLAGE. SALTIRE ENERGY DONATED £1MILLION TO HELP CREATE ONE OF THE BEST AQUATICS CENTRES IN EUROPE, INCLUDING A 10 LANE, 50 METRE POOL AND A 25 METRE POOL WITH FULL INTERNATIONAL DIVING FACILITIES.

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Breast of wood pigeon was wonderfully complemented by chocolate and passion fruit and the following course of king scallops and Stornoway black pudding with peas and corn brought the best of land and sea together in one delicious plate.

It was a beautiful summer evening when we visited Ardoe House, the former home of soap magnate Alexander “Soapy” Ogston, in order to visit the re-vamped Blairs Restaurant. The hotel is undergoing refurbishment and from the bits we saw, it’s looking tastefully splendid.

We were greeted and seated effortlessly in comfortable surroundings. We decided on the Tasting Menu, as opposed to the à la carte option, in order to experience a wider selection of dishes from Head Chef Richard Yearnshire’s new menu. Like the refurbishment, the menu has a modern Scottish feel.

We started with a trio of oven-warm anchovy, bloomer and pumpkin seed breads with a selection of dipping oils and butter, followed swiftly by a delicious veloute of Arbroath smoked haddock with curry froth. What a great start!

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The meat dish was a mouth-wateringly tender loin of lamb with gently braised neck fillet, peas, apricot and gem lettuce which all fused nicely. Alix from Tallinn, our excellent waitress, then surprised us with a violet delight - sorbet, jelly and candied Parma violets infused with the essence of Parma which looked beautiful and tasted amazing. The final act was a fruity raspberry souffle and sorbet dessert.

Blairs has a well thought-out wine list with a good selection of wines by the glass or bottle. During the meal we tasted a Californian Pinot Noir, a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, an Argentinian Malbec and a Blackstone Merlot from the USA, only one glass of each shared you understand! Blairs is serious cooking with a sense of fun and is a welcome addition to the gastronomy of Aberdeen.

Ardoe House Hotel & Spa South Deeside Rd, Blairs, Aberdeen AB12 5YP T: 01224 860600 www.mercure.com/aberdeen-hotels

FOOD REVIEWS

A chilled evening dinner at the Carmelite was just the ticket after a long working week.

Located in the Merchant Quarter hub of the city centre and only a short walk from the train and bus stations, the Carmelite is the perfect destination for weary travellers arriving in the city for the weekend, or a favourite of many local haunts in the city for us city dwellers.

As the days began to grow longer, the twilight setting of the sun provided a soft glow through the windows of the Carmelite. In anticipation we arrived early, and indulged in a small tipple in the cosy atmosphere of the bar, soaking in the elegance of the surroundings and soft jazz music. Once we were at our table we browsed the menu for the perfect bottle of red wine, to accompany the endless selection of traditional and contemporary tastes available.

The restaurant seemed like the ideal venue for a chilled Friday evening, as couples and weekend enthusiasts who were clearly influenced by the rare sight of the sun joined

us. We began with the starter, a delicious bowl of haggis and black pudding bonbons served with a sweet chilli mayonnaise. The warm bites of the bonbons were perfectly accompanied by the cool and spicy mayonnaise.

For the main course the broad bean and pesto risotto was an obvious choice for me, the light fluffy risotto with smoked haddock, bacon lardons, and topped with a poached egg combining a delicious array of flavours and textures, which complimented the wine beautifully.

With no room left for dessert, despite being tempted by the choices of the table next to us, we finished up with a drink in the bar, where the late night musician had already begun.

It was as if we were lured in by the soothing melodies played on the baby grand. A bustling crowd had gathered in the bar beside us in what felt like the most intimate music show I’ve ever been to, providing the perfect end to an enchanting evening at the Carmelite.

The Carmelite Stirling Street, Aberdeen AB11 6JU T: 01224 589101 www.carmelitehotels.com 45

COCKTAIL

Come and Join us at Rosie Thistle’s Tea Room for a truly unique experience! It’s the ideal meeting place for friends, business colleagues and that special gathering.

37.5ml Makers Mark bourbon 12.5ml apricot brandy 12.5ml Martini Rosso sweet vermouth 10ml sugar syrup 20ml fresh lemon juice Fresh raspberries and strawberries (2 raspberries, 1 strawberry) A drink based around the concept of a summer inspired manhattan in the style of a cobbler. Refreshing and sweet but still filled with the deep flavours from the bourbon and the vermouth. It makes a classic concept accessible to the modern palate and the quirky serve adds a light hearted element to the drink. Perfect for those hot days we are lucky to be having!

Served in a jam jar with crushed ice.

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CHEF FOCUS

How did you become a chef?

Even as a boy I was interested in cooking. I loved the idea of combining cooking and travel, so doing that as a career has been great. I’m now pretty settled in Scotland with its wonderful larder.

How would you describe your style of cooking?

My dishes are fresh, uncomplicated and seasonal. I’d say they were classical French for the important basics with a modern twist. The Bistro lets the great seasonal produce be the main attraction.

If you could invite anyone famous to dinner, who would it be and what would you serve?

He’s maybe not famous, but I’d bring back my favourite Scotsman, Murdoch MacPherson. Murdoch happens to be my father in law and I would cook him roast rib of scotch beef, double reduced gravy with Yorkshire puddings, followed by a couple of malts and a good old chat.

What do you draw on to create new dishes?

My old French cooking “bibles” Escoffier & Larousse, drawing from my travel experiences and of course the fantastic range of produce we are lucky to have on our doorstep here in the north east.

What do you think the main problems with today’s cooking is?

I have to admit I am not a fan of molecular gastronomy.

Also, a lot of chefs serve dishes with too many frills and ingredients, which don’t always work well together. More time should be spent on mastering the basics of cooking, good stocks, sauces etc. which serve you so well throughout your career.

What do you think of the restaurant scene in Aberdeen?

It has improved greatly since I came to Aberdeen, much more to choose from now. I think people generally have more interest in food and eating out is more popular. This has helped raise the standards and made good food more commonplace. Dining out is also more relaxed now, good food doesn’t need to be in stuffy surroundings. There are however too many chain/branded restaurants, a few more restaurants with some individuality would be great to see.

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INGREDIENTS • 200 - 250g good quality linguine • 125g fresh white crab meat • 8 large king scallops • 250ml double cream • 25g butter • 250ml good vegetable or fish stock • 1 medium finely diced onion • 2 cloves diced garlic • 1 hot chilli finely diced with seeds • Half red pepper diced • 2/3 spring onions • Fresh parmesan • Rocket METHOD Sauté onions, garlic and chillies in butter, then add red peppers until soft. Add cream & stock, cook for 4 minutes.

Add crab meat and spring onions, simmer for 2 minutes then set aside.

In the meantime cook the linguine.

Remove coral from scallops and slice in half, then dust with flour. Heat sauce and add to the linguine. Arrange on plate then on very high heat char-grill or griddle scallops 10 seconds each side. Serve with linguine, sprinkle with parmesan and garnish with rocket leaves.

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Who we are At Musa you can escape Aberdeen’s granite streets and cocoon yourself in a feast for the senses; Food, Art and Music. With a sophisticated wine list, contemporary drinks, the naked bean coffee and brewdog beers.

Who we are Aberdeen’s premier west end hotel. Where contemporary and refreshingly new styling blends with traditional surroundings. Guests enjoy friendly service with real value for money.

What we do Creating fine foods with Wine, Brewdog, Music and Art, within a former Church/ Banana store/ Burlesque club turned Bistro/ Art gallery/ Music Venue.

Did you know Our Eclectic menu fuses world inspired cuisine with interpretations of Scottish staples. Join us for lunch, dinner or our inspired guest dinners, bespoke evenings and private functions.

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Musa 33 Exchange Street Aberdeen AB11 6PH T: 01224 571771 E: hello@musaaberdeen.com www.musaaberdeen.com Follow John, Andrew and Musa on Twitter: @musajohn @musachef @MusaAberdeen

NOX

Who we are Nox has established herself as Aberdeen’s premium late night venue. Offering a new standard in luxury entertainment to Aberdeen’s discerning late night crowd, Nox invites you to join her in a celebration of high octane glamour and unapologetic indulgence.

What we do Open Wednesday through to Saturday, Nox is the playground for the cities discerning late night crowd. With a brand new cocktail list and new nights including Thursday’s Midnight Cocktail Club, Nox provides the ultimate in late night luxury and entertainment.

Did you know Celebrate with Nox this festive! With festive canape packages starting at £5.95, a private karaoke room, exclusive booths and table packages and an extensive drinks and cocktail list, make this a Christmas party to remember. Available 7 days a week and for up to 450 people. Have yourself a VIP Christmas and let Nox look after you.

Nox 2 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen AB11 6EN E: reservations@noxaberdeen.com T: 01224 590902 www.noxaberdeen.com

What we do Traditional and local dining. With food being served seven days and all day on a Sunday. Coffee and cakes are available in the morning and in the afternoon for that well deserved treat!

Did you know Our bedrooms have had a recent refurbishment along with our two function rooms. Our function rooms are suitable for all types of events from conferencing to weddings!

Perfect for pre Christmas dining and private parties.

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POLDINOS

Who we are Established in 1977, we are a family run Italian restaurant and pizzeria serving Aberdeen for over thirty years. Like Italian cooking, we believe the recipe of our success is a mixture of a few but quality ingredients. Warm atmosphere, unassuming service and consistently good food.

What we do Lunch, early evening and a diverse ‘a la carte’ menu.

All our dishes are prepared in house and our team work very hard to ensure we source the finest possible ingredients, locally and from Italy. All our wine is sourced from Italy, again working hard to ensure quality and value. For those who prefer the grain however, we’ve some very fine examples of Italian craft beer too.

Did you know Established in 1977, we are truly the longest running Italian in Aberdeen. One name, one family.

Refurbished in early summer, as well as fresh look we took the time to concentrate and create a menu to suit all tastes.

Poldinos Restaurant 7 Little Belmont St, Aberdeen AB10 1JGE T: 01224 647777 www.poldinos.co.uk

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From the moment you set eyes on Shooligans’ striped exterior, you know you’re in for a special treat. It’s no surprise to find out that they’ve won many awards in their fourteen years history, amongst them “Best New Small Business” (Aberdeen Enterprise 2000) and “Best Children’s Footwear Retailer” (UK Footwear Awards 2000)

to make shoe shopping a positive experience. Sandra was trained by Start-Rite’s lead fitting specialist, who fitted Princes William and Harry. At Shooligans, each child gets the same outstanding treatment, being properly measured and fitted for their new shoes, trying on a selection of styles, and playing with the shop’s wooden toys in a relaxed atmosphere.

Original owner Sandra Duthie and her team are dedicated to providing not just a great selection of quality footwear for babies and children, but also turning shoe shopping into a pleasure for parents and children alike.

Astute buying and a keen eye for design means that kids will find plenty of trendy styles to choose from, while parents can also rest assured that they’re buying quality, supportive footwear.

Many of Shooligans’ customers have grown up with the business. Fitted for their first soft baby cruisers as they start to toddle, shoes and gym-shoes for starting school, party shoes, trainers and wellies. Shooligans carries an unrivalled choice for both boys and girls in sizes baby two to a grown up six. Stock levels are outstanding, with over 5000 pairs being held behind the scenes.

Shooligans stocks Start-Rite, Geox, Crocs, Garvalin, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Ricosta, Hunter, Skechers, Kickers, and of course Lelli Kelly’s collection of sparkly designs for little princesses.

What makes Shooligans special is the time, care and attention staff lavish on all their young customers, in order

When it comes to children’s footwear, Shooligans is the perfect fit!

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LOCAL FEATURE

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When you approach Stonehaven from Aberdeen, it is easy to feel like you are driving right into a postcard of Scotland. The extensive bay, the bustling harbour and the sheer cliffs, punctuated by the town’s striking war memorial, combine to create a picture that captures all the beauty of Scotland in one stunning view.

Stonehaven has come a long way since its early days as an Iron Age fishing village, but there are still reminders of this town’s exciting history everywhere you look. Perched 160 feet above the North Sea like a sentinel keeping watch over the village is Dunnottar Castle, a medieval fortress that famously hid Scotland’s crown jewels from Oliver Cromwell’s army. The Tolbooth, once a prison and Stonehaven’s oldest building, stands in the harbour and now boasts a history museum and an award-winning seafood restaurant within its red sandstone walls.

Regardless of season, there is always something unique to experience in Stonehaven. In the summer months, the heated open air pool lets you enjoy the pleasure of swimming outdoors with the guarantee of a toasty 29 degree water temperature. In the winter, the Fireball Parade lights up the night and welcomes in the New Year. And at any time of year, there is more than enough on offer for those in need of some retail therapy.

The Ship Inn, with stunning views of the harbour, offers no better way to relax. Dine in the hotel’s Captains Table restaurant which offers homely Scottish cuisine including the freshest locally caught seafood, reared beef, lamb and a range of lighter dishes and snacks, all skilfully prepared by head chef Fallon Oliveira and her team.

Set sail to Stonehaven and enjoy a visit to The Ship Inn. Situated at the edge of the picturesque harbour and with a dedicated area for dining and drinking al fresco, The Ship Inn is the perfect place to relax and enjoy stunning seaside views.

Our seasonal menu at The Captain’s Table uses the very best of locally sourced ingredients, from the freshest seafood landed daily just yards from the hotel to the finest quality Aberdeen Angus beef.

The newly refurbished bar area boasts a collection of over 100 single malts and fine wine from around the world.

Linger for longer and stay the night in one of our 11 individually designed bedrooms, most of which offer panoramic views of the harbour and the coastline.

5 Shorehead, Stonehaven AB39 2JY E: enquiries@shipinnstonehaven.com T: 01569 762617 www.shipinnstonehaven.com

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Jane’s Design Studio, located in a beautifully restored building overlooking Stonehaven Harbour, is the perfect place to pick up a unique gift or something fantastic for the home. Jane also offers a full interior design service for those looking for that extra bit of inspiration.

If it’s a fashion fix you’re looking for, stop into Elizabeth Havens where you will find a distinctive selection of ladies’ clothing and handbags in a charming boutique setting. You may even want to drive the extra miles to Laurencekirk to visit their dedicated Gift and Children’s shop.

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your senses will be awed by the combination of magnificent scenery with gastronomic brilliance.

For more formal dining, stop into Muchalls Bistro just off the A90 where you will find a decadent lunch and dinner menu showcasing fresh seafood and game.

If you are lucky enough to visit Stonehaven on a hot, sunny day, it is easy to confuse this laid-back village with a southern European coastal town.

...But with all that makes this seaside town so uniquely Scottish, there’s really nowhere else it should be.

LADIESWEAR JEWELLERY GIFTS The Independant Store that offers more Award winning fashion boutique Personal shopping service available Daywear to evening wear you are sure to find something fabulous at Elizabeth Havens 28 David Street Stonehaven AB39 2AL T: 01569 766373

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TRAVEL

At just two hours flying time from Glasgow, Reyjavik offers the perfect package for a long weekend. It’s a vibrantly creative city set against a spectacular natural backdrop of mountains, glaciers, fjords, hot springs and volcanoes. The people are welcoming and there’s so much to see and do, whether you want to get back to nature or prefer an upmarket urban experience.

Reyjavik isn’t cheap, so the best option is to buy a ready-made hotel and flight package and add on your excursions in one go. This can save around a third and there’s a huge choice available – try glacier climbing, looking for the Northern Lights, snorkelling, snowboarding, all-terrain exploring, horse riding, or exploring inside a volcano.

We luxuriated at the Hilton Reykjavik Nordica, which boasts picture postcard views over the city, sea and mountains beyond, as well as huge rooms, excellent service, great food and its own spa. Their free bus pass makes getting round the city simple and saves taking a second mortgage to pay for taxis.

Don’t miss the opportunity to try whale watching with eco-friendly operators Elding, who’ll kit you out in an insulated sailing suit for an aquatic adventure spotting whales, dolphins and a host of sea birds.

Icelanders seem to live in their hot spring spas. The Blue Lagoon is a popular choice, but if you’d rather not share your thermal pool with a bunch of grubby backpackers, head for the immaculate Laugarvatn Fontana Spa on the pristine shores of Lake Laugarvatn.

You can visit it on Reykjavik Excursion’s Golden Circle tour which also takes in the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir.

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Back in Reykjavik, the main shopping streets are packed with fascinating little boutiques and galleries filled with locally made jewellery, art and crafts as well as foodie souvenirs, knitwear and hides. Skolasvordustigur, which leads up to the towering Hallgrimskirka church and Laugavegur are good places to start. Unless you own a bank, keep a ready reckoner to hand, as prices are often exorbitant and it’s easy to lose track.

Despite my reluctance to leave the changing rooms since it was raining and 4oC outside, the Laugarvatn Fontana was an unexpected highlight of the trip. Unwind in the hot tub and geothermal pools overlooking the spectacular fjord or detox in the steam cabins or sauna and discover why Icelanders all glow with well-being. If it’s just too healthy, retox with a beer in the pool, or some superb chocolate cake in the cafe. They’ll even show you how locals bake rye bread in the hot beach sand.

You might think your waiter is slipping you his mobile number rather than the bill, given the number of digits involved. Expect to pay £80-£100 for a mid range dinner for two, with a couple of main meals and a beer. We liked the Cafe de Paris and Slippbarinn at the quirky Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina Hotel. Svarta Kaffi’s bread bowls filled with homemade soup will seem a lunchtime bargain at around £20 for two!

Taking the kids to Iceland is relatively inexpensive. The Flybus and several of Reyjavik Excursions are free for under elevens, and most restaurants and attractions welcome children with similarly deep discounts.

The city has a vibrant nightlife with Friday and Saturday evenings given over to a good-natured pub-crawl party though the bars and clubs round the centre of town. Locals head to Reykjavik’s harbour at the weekends for a wander round the unpretentious fleamarket, which is packed with stalls selling everything from local delicacies to the contents of grandma’s attic.

Reykjavik’s compact size, perfect setting and great selection of shops and places to eat make it an ideal city break destination. It’s a city you’ll want to visit again and again. www.icelandair.com www.icelandairhotels.com www.re.is www.fontana.is www.visitreykjavik.is

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Well, actually, one lucky reader and a friend will win two nights to remember, since we have a two night stay for two in a one bedroom apartment at Edinburgh’s leading apart-hotel, The Knight Residence.

Multi award-winning The Knight Residence is the capital’s leading apart-hotel situated hear Edinburgh Castle, and has 28 luxury apartments with one, two and three bedrooms.

It provides five star luxury, comfort and space to relax in the heart of the city, which has some of the best museums, galleries and other visitor attractions in the UK. The serviced apartments at The Knight Residence provide substantially more space and facilities than even top-of-the-range rooms in conventional hotels. Apartment hotels are particularly suitable for families and business people on the move.

Amongst the facilities are a welcome pack of daily essentials including breakfast, a daily housekeeping service, complimentary superfast wi-fi broadband internet access, an entertainment system which includes SKY Sports and ESPN, a DVD/Blu-Ray player and a selection of DVDs for children and adults. If you can bear to tear yourself away, there’s a helpful and informative concierge on hand with insider tips on where to go and what to do.

For the past six years in succession The Knight Residence has been rated in the top 500 of more than 130,000 establishments judged by guests reviewing for Expedia, the world’s largest online travel company.

To enter, go to www.trendmagazine.co.uk click on the competitions tab and answer this question:

Which landmark attraction is situated near The Knight Residence?

Accommodation is subject to availability and excludes the Christmas/New Year period. The prize must be taken by 28 February 2014

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Aberdeen’s Atholl Hotel is a glorious Granite City institution with its heart steeped in history and a spirit embracing the 21st century.

Built in 1880 on a prime site in King’s Gate, the mansion with its turret, stained glass windows and Gothic-style architecture, was once a private residence.

It’s been a much-loved hotel for more than half a century, consistently popular with locals, the corporate sector and families with something to celebrate.

Now the Atholl is offering Trend readers the chance to relax for the weekend in its newly upgraded accommodation and savour the unique blend of heritage and modern amenities – plus some of the best views in Aberdeen.

Guests lucky enough to stay in the lovely, triple-windowed turret room or the large adjacent family room with views framed by four south-facing windows, can look out over the cityscape and spires to the sea.

Like all 34 rooms, they have contemporary en-suite bathrooms with luxury robes, and feature light oak furniture, pale walls in shades of stone, warm russet carpets and beds dressed in modern plaid throws and cushions. There are flat screen TVs, free internet access plus a guest computer for anyone who wants to check emails, flight times or print out boarding passes.

pursuits like a little retail therapy, the theatre or art gallery. Guests are free to choose to dine out or in at The Atholl’s popular restaurant, renowned for its traditional menu and service.

The competition winner will receive a complimentary bottle of fizz along with their two-night stay for two people, in a double or twin room, on either Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday, subject to availability.

To win a weekend break with breakfast (valid, with some restrictions, until March), go to www.trendmagazine.co.uk click on the competitions tab and answer this question

When was The Atholl built?

The Atholl is perfect for a weekend break, as a base for enjoying the Aberdeenshire countryside, countless golf courses or city

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Most portrait artists work in oil paint or acrylics, but Claire Hamilton brings her subjects to life in graphite and coloured pencil. Here, she shares her passion and her delicate drawings...

‘From an early age I would spend hours painting and drawing. My art teacher at primary school was hugely inspiring and I attended Aberdeen College studying Graphic Design, before becoming a studio manager.

I started to draw again after having my first child... portraits made great gifts for the nannies. Before long I was producing portraits for friends, then I started to be offered commissions. As well as portraits, I draw a lot of birds, which I’ve loved ever since visiting the Falconry Centre in Huntly in my teens.’

‘Most of my work is produced from multiple photographs supplied by the client. Each piece is slowly made up layer after layer of shading or colour.

It’s a time-consuming process, especially when fur or feathers are involved.

I like to be as precise as I can, creating a true likeness. I also like to try to capture texture and feel though different fabrics, fur and hair which give great depth to a finished piece. For me, the eyes are the most important part of a portrait, giving it life.’

‘I think that portraits capture a feeling and a memory of a moment in time bringing you closer to the subject. Portraiture is very much making a comeback with new trends in how faces are viewed and new techniques.

“In the future, I want to work on larger pieces, perhaps illustrate a children’s book and I’d love a commission for a royal baby portrait!’

Claire’s work can be seen at the Kellockbank Country Emporium near Insch and she will be exhibiting with the Garioch Art Group on the 10 – 17th August in Inverurie Town Hall. She can be contacted via her website www.artbyadelpha.co.uk

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Ross Farren may only be seventeen, but he’s already making a name for himself on the local music scene.

‘I’ve had a passion for music since I was five years old, learning piano, guitar and drums’ Ross began, ’ but I’d never really sang in public until about two years ago. My friends persuaded me to enter a school talent show and I discovered that I really enjoyed performing. I then appeared at Kintore Festival with my piano teacher, Ruby Mackay accompanying me.’

‘Now my friends try to convince me that I should enter X Factor or Britain’s Got Talent. I wouldn’t rule it out absolutely, but for now I’m concentrating on becoming an accomplished songwriter and polishing my performance.’

‘When on stage, I perform a mixture of covers, complimented with my own material blended in depending on the event I’m performing at and the people attending. I appeared at the Marcliffe at Pitfodels during Trend Magazine’s Afternoon Garden Party in April and also at Milton of Crathes restaurant where I play background piano and sing. This summer I’ve performed in local bars in Indonesia and Malaysia, whilst visiting family. I’m thinking of it as my first international tour!’

‘My family are very supportive and have helped me follow my dreams of being a performer. They always come to watch me on stage, so I know who’s leading the clapping!’

‘I’m hoping to appear at a wide range of events. I just want to share my music with people and make sure that they have a great time. Eventually, I’m hoping to record my own material and bring out an album. I want to lay down every song I’ve ever written and produce the best possible album I can.’

You can contact Ross on 01224 861311 and listen to his music at www.soundcloud.com/rossfarrell

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‘I have had an interest in creating things.

As a little girl, my dolls house was constantly being redecorated, with hand drawn wallpaper, individual felt carpets and adorable mini accessories. I’ve had a love of interior décor from childhood!’

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Designer Julia Nicolson, of the Blue Lily Scotland marries her love of ceramics and interiors to produce the perfect finishing touches. Here she shares her approach…

‘I graduated from Aberdeen’s Grays School of Art in three dimensional design, specialising in ceramics. I was drawn to the natural tactile properties and satisfaction of making something by hand. I then worked in a design studio which led me to incorporate the two passions, ceramic art and interior design and set up The Blue Lily Scotland as a result.’

‘I am drawn to the quality and attention to detail that some contemporary products can be lacking. I like making things that harmonize with their natural surroundings but stop you in your tracks,’ Julia continued.

‘As a designer I like to have a diverse product range, from giftware and trinkets for the home, to large sculptures for the garden and ceramic wall art. My latest collection of console table ware, the bowl collection, can also be commissioned as a bespoke piece to co-ordinate with an interior.’

‘It is such a privilege to be allowed to influence the look of someone’s home or business. For commissions, we start by discussing the client’s ideas, the setting

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and the occasion and recipient if appropriate. We look at a range of areas to get inspiration, from an anniversary year, a holiday destination, personal interests and art they have admired. I then draw the ideas out of the client to create something that captures these ideas within the design.’

‘Once I am locked away in my studio I start from scratch with the wet clay, and have a variety of techniques available to produce the perfect design, the work is dried, and put in the kiln, then glazed and sent back to the kiln. The final pieces are then lovingly wrapped and in general hand delivered. An exciting part of my job is seeing the delight on a clients face when they unwrap their creation, the end result being a real collaboration.’

‘In a society where we are all so busy and have less free time, a gift that has been hand created for someone, and has had hours and hours of time invested in it from idea conception to creation shows love and thought in a way even an expensive high street gift rarely can.’

‘I am really enjoying the diversity of running The Blue Lilly Scotland. We have just designed the Alice in Wonder Land theme interior for Cups, the popular new cafe and I recently qualified in curtain and soft furnishing production, meaning that the interior design aspect of the business can also develop in house, ensuring the high level of quality and detail we are now known for.’

‘We’re always happy to undertake commissions whether it’s for a ceramic piece or an interior. We want to provide the opportunity to create items that can reflect our customers’ personalities and style all the way from your interiors down to the smallest accessories. Our goal is to make our customers happy through innovative design,’ Julia concluded.

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The Trend Team would like to take the opportunity to thank; Our main sponsors, our table and award sponsors, our judges, Alex Fleming our host, The Other Guys our entertainers, the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, the raffle prize donators, all businesses who entered the awards, everyone who voted in the readers award and everyone who attended the event.

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FASHION RETAILER

DIVINE DINING: RESTAURANTS &

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University - Aberdeen Business School

Sponsored by Musa

Winner - Vanity

Winner - The Cock and Bull

Highly Commended - Fenner and

Highly Commended - Granite Park

Coburn

COFFEE SHOPS & CAFES

LIFESTYLE RETAILER

Sponsored by Aberdeen PA

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Accord & St Nicholas Centres Winner - Mains of Drum Highly Commended - De-Zire EXCELLENCE IN BEAUTY PROVISION Sponsored by Duncan and Todd

DELIS & INDEPENDENT FINE PRODUCE SUPPLIERS Sponsored by Beetroot Restaurants Ltd Winner - Castleton Farm Shop

Trend’s Charity of the Year

ELITE WEDDING SUPPLIER Sponsored by Trend Weddings

The Trend Life with Style Awards

Winner - Meldrum House Country

raised a considerable amount for

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Hotel and Golf Course

Charlie House, a new local charity

Sponsored by ROX

Highly Commended - Timeless White

which provides care and support to

Winner - Fusion/Biyoni Hairdressing

Wedding Planning

children with complex disabilities and

Winner - Polish Nail and Beauty

Highly Commended - The Fringe

THE COMMUNITY AWARD

INTERIORS ELITE

Sponsored by The Craig Group

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Winner - CLAN Cancer Support

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Highly Commended - Northsound

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Cash for Kids

life limiting conditions. Charlie House has recently launched an appeal to build a specialist care and respite facility for these children and their families to help improve their quality of life.

Sponsored by Lynne Frost Interiors

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The centre will provide planned and

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SLANJ Sponsored by Red Bull Winner - 10 Dollar Shake HEALTH: HEALTH & FITNESS Sponsored by aaa Winner - Aberdeen Sports Village Highly Commended - Banks O’Dee Sports Club CLINICS Sponsored by aaa

Highly Commended - Transition Extreme TREND READERS’ AWARD Sponsored by Trend Magazine Winner - Joules

If you would like more information about how you can make a difference, please contact E-mail: info@charliehouse.org.uk www.charliehouse.org.uk Facebook/CharlieHouseAppeal Twitter/@CharlieHouseHQ

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In a landscape that is increasingly filled with structures built for practicality rather than longevity, it is hard to imagine that anything constructed in the modern era will be standing 4000 years from now. More likely, future inhabitants of Scotland will be studying with fascination the very same stone circles that we marvel at today.

In and around Aberdeen and the Shire, there are some excellent examples of both recumbent and standing stone circles, most erected between 4000 and 5000 years ago. The exact purpose of stone circles is not known, though most believe that their alignment with the moon and sun indicates a use as agricultural calendars which may have helped farmers predict the various phases of the farming cycle. Some were also used as sites for cremation, which reflects the spiritual significance attributed to the stones by visitors both past and present.

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Recumbent stone circles are unique to the North-east and showcase one feature stone, usually the largest, lying in a recumbent position with two upright stones flanking it on either side.

Though many are today nothing more than ruins, there are some excellent examples of recumbent stone circles at the Sunhoney, Tyrebagger.

Loanhead of Daviot and Easter Aquhorthies sites. The Glassel Dam and Cullerlie circles offer a good look into the more traditional standing stone circles.

Whichever sites you decide to visit, you will not be disappointed. Standing in the midst of these great megaliths, you cannot avoid feeling the awe of an age that not only took the time to create such everlasting works of art, but that they did so without the aid of machines or technology. Dedication like that is in short supply in modern society.

If you fancy a day of history mixed with some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery, you won’t need to go more than a stone’s throw away before you find yourself walking in Circles.

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In the sixteen years that I have lived in Aberdeen, I can honestly say that I have never found an enticement powerful enough to lure me into the waters of the North Sea. But with one visit to Synergy Kitesports, suddenly everything changed.

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Located on The Beach Esplanade in Fraserburgh, Synergy Kitesports was established by Mark and Maggie Davies out of their love for the sport. Both kitesport competitors themselves, Mark and Maggie offer qualified instruction in powerkiting, kite landboarding, kite buggying and kitesurfing. A taster session is a great place to start, but be warned – their modest enthusiasm is contagious so you are sure to find yourself coming back for more.

Kitesports are not the only thing on offer at Synergy - tailored windsurfing lessons are also available as well as Stand Up Paddle boarding tuition. Or if you just want an excuse to don a wetsuit and hurl yourself into the North Sea, kayaks and paddle boards are available to hire by the hour from the beach front store.

When we paid a visit to Synergy, I fully intended to participate in a gentle land-based activity and return home as dry as I arrived – unfortunately, my children had another idea. One look at the neat row of kayaks standing enticingly outside the shop, and suddenly I was wrapped up like a neoprene sausage and wading barefoot into the sea. In the sixty minutes that followed, I forgot every excuse I’d ever made and realised that physical effort, hysterical laughter and synthetic rubber combine to form a powerful weapon against cold sea temperatures.

Whether you are looking for a new sport or just a great day out, you can’t do better than a visit to Synergy Kitesports.

After the fun we had, we are likely to see you there. www.synergykitesports.com

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The Ultimate Man Makeover Does the man in your life need some serious help in the style department?

Is his hairstyle stuck in a distant decade?

Win your man a luxury makeover.

To enter this competition go to www.trendmagazine.co.uk Click on ‘Competitions’ and complete the form.

Enter the competition before 30th September 2013 for a chance to win your man a luxury makeover.

www.tmlewin.co.uk In association with:

Terms & Conditions: Entrants must be 18 years or over. All entries must be received by Thursday 30th September 2013.

All elements of the makeover must be redeemed by 30th November 2013. Finalists must be available on 17th October 2013.

COMPETITION WINNERS

It is the end of the holidays, running out of ideas??

Come to Hoodles for a fun filled family day out!!!

With the Playbarn, Paddock & Courtyard, you won’t see the children for hours!!!

When the tummies start to rumble enjoy a freshly made lunch in our dedicated Coffee Shop. And for afters treat yourself to a coffee and some of our “famous” homebaking.

Would you like Hoodles all to yourself???

Private Hire available Check website for details

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Hoodles Playbarn & Coffee Shop North Mains of Barra, Oldmeldrum T: 01651 873813 E: playbarn@hoodles.co.uk

What a lot of winners we had in the last issue. We’ve barely got room to squeeze in all their names!

First up, here are the winners of our Celebrations competition. They are all off to a swish Fashion Lunch: Dulcie Watson, Alison Kinghorn, Maxine McOuat, June M Zanre, Edith Muirden, Wendy Crichton, Louise Morgan, Linda Raffan, Lesley Duguid, Elaine Mowatt, Elizabeth Laver, Lindsay Glennie, Sheila Runcie, Regina Ganzenmueller, Heather Grant, Stella Keith, Bev Spindler, Elaine Smith, Nicole Smith, Julie Morrison, Alison Wood, Nina Wood, Bev Pirie, Alana Black, Maureen Buchan, Lesley Dutton, Chloe Ross, Angela Peter, Ashley Benzie, Rhona McCallan, Catriona McKain, Dorothy Simpson, Lesley Smith, Anneka Nairn and Carol-Anne Morgan.

Denise Poole will be off for a luxury break at Cameron House, while Elma Christie will be enjoying the Lake District thanks to the Brimstone Hotel. Amy Edgar and Trudy Leask are off to the theatre and Katherine Mitchell wins our Cars on Demand Supercar Experience.

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3rd - 11th August Head to Deeside for the celebrations at Ballater’s Victoria Week www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk

1st - 4th August Dolphinwatch ,Torry Battery, Aberdeen. Watch the dolphins from the high vantage point of Torry Battery, Aberdeen where you get panoramic views of the harbour mouth and the North Sea. For more details call 01224 624824 or e-mail mairi.cowan@rspb.org.uk

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1st September Trend Pamper Day at the Palm Court Email events@trendmagazine.co.uk for tickets

22nd September CLAN Landmark Walk, To help raise awareness, funds and to mark 30 years of cancer support.

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29th September The Beast comes to Banchory A 10K race with twenty obstacles. It’s probably character building. www.beastrace.co.uk for details and entry forms.

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I owe my cuddly contours to master chefs such as Craig Wilson who has run the much vaunted Eat on the Green restaurant in the picture postcard village of Udny Green for nearly a decade.

For example, the Insch-born 41-year-old summoned me to address the haggis well out of the Burns season for an international party enjoying private dining. The skirl of the pipes also added to the Scottish flavour of the evening to the delight of the beef-eating visitors.

‘They loved the whole ambience,’ says Craig, whose philosophy is simple: ‘I want to make any visit to Eat on the Green extra special every time. That is why we have a Chef’s Table where diners can watch the food being prepared.

That is why we have just teamed up with champagne house Laurent Perrier to open a members-only Salon Vert conservatory looking out on our back garden. That is why we only use the best of Scottish produce.’

Craig has high praise for his wife Lindsay, mum of their three-year-old boy Jay, for the huge part she has played in seeing through various initiatives. ‘She is a wizard at project management,’ says the former pupil of the Gordon Schools, Huntly, who is also father to Zak, 13, and Yasmin, 11.

However, it’s not all about the restaurant. To their credit - and aided by an army of helpers - Craig and Lindsay have raised about £100,000 for cancer charities. Craig’s mum Sheila survived the illness but his dad, George, was not so fortunate and died last year. Dad helped out in the restaurant for five years and is a big miss. ‘We are holding a fundraiser in his memory on November 2 for Insch Hospital where he died,’ says Craig.

‘I’m celebrating 25 years in the business since I started as a trainee chef at the Strathburn Hotel in Inverurie,’ he adds. ‘It’s been a rollercoaster ride so who knows where the next 25 years will take me.’

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