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the only guide ttoo aa mmooddeerrnn lliiffee iinn aabbeerrddeeeenn
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 07
FASHION | BEAUTY | FOOD | PROPERTY | INTERIORS | REVIEWS | CARS
ttrreenndd AAbb eerr ddee eenn
CCOOMMPPLLIIMMEENNTTAARRYY
Handbags & glad ragsWinter warmers
Bright young thingsHot new knitwear designer
Out of AfricaEntrepreneur’s lifeline for children of Africa
The MiltonRestaurant of the Year
Win...An overnight stay at a luxury hotelTwo return flights to the sun
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published byTrend Productions LtdThe Bank292 Rosemount PlaceAberdeenAB25 2YA
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 631141Fax: +44 (0) 1224 [email protected]
directorsGill Buyers - [email protected] Wilson - [email protected]
editorNiki Tennant - [email protected]
Features editorPauline Fraser - [email protected]
advertising & distributionGill Buyers - [email protected]
Finance & administrationAlison Wilson - [email protected]
Cover Image - Morven McSween Photograph by Ray Smith Photography
Contents
FASHION TRENDS10 After a Fashion23 Handbags and Glad Rags36 Bright Young Things -
Charlotte Tucker
HEALTH & BEAUTY18 Face Facts20 Hair Secrets for Men39 Doctor’s Orders - Health Check40 Spa Review
FEATURES19 My Aberdeen34 My Big Break 31 Directors’ Cuts38 Out of Africa - Garreth Wood 41 Glittering Prize
FOOD & DRINK21 Glug or Plug24 A Taste of Simpson’s26 Cocktails of the Unexpected28 Deli Delights29 Restaurant Review
HOME TRENDS32 Home and Away 33 Homely Advice
ART & CULTURE42 A Glance at Dance43 Art Attack45 Ones to Watch -
The Latest Sounds and Movies
TRAVEL44 Something for the Weekend -
Win a Stay at Rocpool Reserve46 Go Wild in the Country -
Deeside Activity Park47 Win Two Return Flights
from Flyglobespan
MOTORING48 Zoom
SOCIETY SNAPS50 Psst…. Aberdeen’s Most
Glamourous Gatherings52 Take Me, Take Me….
36 10
the only guide ttoo aa mmooddeerrnn llii ffee iinn aabbeerrddeeeenn
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 07
FASHION | BEAUTY | FOOD | PROPERTY | INTERIORS | REVIEWS | CARS
ttrreenndd AAbb eerr ddee eenn
CCOOMMPPLL IIMMEENNTTAARRYY
Handbags & glad ragsWinter warmers
Bright young thingsHot new knitwear designer
Out of AfricaEntrepreneur’s lifeline for children of Africa
The MiltonRestaurant of the Year
Win...An overnight stay at a luxury hotelTwo return flights to the sun
Discover the
Difference 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.
54 Queen’s Road • Aberdeen AB15 4YPTel +44 (0) 1224 327777 • Fax +44 (0) 1224 327700
e-mail [email protected]
Simpsons advert:Layout 1 26/9/07 11:54 Page 1
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ttrreenndd AAbbeerrddeeeenn
published byTrend Productions LtdThe Bank292 Rosemount PlaceAberdeenAB25 2YA
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 631141Fax: +44 (0) 1224 [email protected]
directorsGill Buyers - [email protected] Wilson - [email protected]
editorNiki Tennant - [email protected]
Features editorPauline Fraser - [email protected]
advertising & distributionGill Buyers - [email protected]
Finance & administrationAlison Wilson - [email protected]
Cover Image - Morven McSween Photograph by Ray Smith Photography
Contents
FASHION TRENDS10 After a Fashion23 Handbags and Glad Rags36 Bright Young Things -
Charlotte Tucker
HEALTH & BEAUTY18 Face Facts20 Hair Secrets for Men39 Doctor’s Orders - Health Check40 Spa Review
FEATURES19 My Aberdeen34 My Big Break 31 Directors’ Cuts38 Out of Africa - Garreth Wood 41 Glittering Prize
FOOD & DRINK21 Glug or Plug24 A Taste of Simpson’s26 Cocktails of the Unexpected28 Deli Delights29 Restaurant Review
HOME TRENDS32 Home and Away 33 Homely Advice
ART & CULTURE42 A Glance at Dance43 Art Attack45 Ones to Watch -
The Latest Sounds and Movies
TRAVEL44 Something for the Weekend -
Win a Stay at Rocpool Reserve46 Go Wild in the Country -
Deeside Activity Park47 Win Two Return Flights
from Flyglobespan
MOTORING48 Zoom
SOCIETY SNAPS50 Psst…. Aberdeen’s Most
Glamourous Gatherings52 Take Me, Take Me….
36 10
the only guide ttoo aa mmooddeerrnn llii ffee iinn aabbeerrddeeeenn
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 07
FASHION | BEAUTY | FOOD | PROPERTY | INTERIORS | REVIEWS | CARS
ttrreenndd AAbb eerr ddee eenn
CCOOMMPPLL IIMMEENNTTAARRYY
Handbags & glad ragsWinter warmers
Bright young thingsHot new knitwear designer
Out of AfricaEntrepreneur’s lifeline for children of Africa
The MiltonRestaurant of the Year
Win...An overnight stay at a luxury hotelTwo return flights to the sun
Discover the
Difference 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.
54 Queen’s Road • Aberdeen AB15 4YPTel +44 (0) 1224 327777 • Fax +44 (0) 1224 327700
e-mail [email protected]
Simpsons advert:Layout 1 26/9/07 11:54 Page 1
EDITORS ETCHINGS
07
YOU SAID IT
06
megan easton, 19student, south africa
Aberdeen is great forshops although it coulddo with a bit morevariation. Glasgow andedinburgh have moreappeal because theyhave shops like Zaraand Mango.
cameron Frost, 27Food and beveragemanager, australia
I find Aberdeen quitea dull city, everythingis grey! The shops arepretty good and thepeople are trendy although the city lackssurfing shops and thatsort of style but I don’tsuppose anyone reallysurfs here!
Fiona stewart, 24housewife, aberdeen
I don’t see a lot ofpeople in Aberdeenwhose style I’d like toemulate. The city lacksstyle, that’s why I preferto shop in Dundeewhen I get the chance.
martyn daniel, 24student, newburgh
Most people dresspretty averagely in Aberdeen althoughthere are a few trend-setters. The girls aredefinitely doing betterthan the guys. I prefershopping in Glasgowor Dundee you find alot more stylish peoplethere and there arealso more shops.
elaine mcWalter, 28trainee accountmanager, dundee
I think Aberdeen canbe compared closelyto other Scottish citiessuch as edinburgh andGlasgow. The shops arepretty similar and yousee a high proportionof well dressed, trendy people.
This ambitious, bold new project introduced to Aberdeen byTrend Productions Limited has lured me back to a city that wasthe launch pad for my journalistic career 20 years ago.
Trend magazine is a celebration of Aberdeen and all it has tooffer those who like to live life to the full.
Aberdeen’s shopping scene has truly came of age with thewelcome recent arrival of Cruise and Hugo Boss. You’ll findto-die-for designer shoes and accessories from Cruise in thisissue of Trend, as well as stunning collections for men andwomen from exclusive Aberdeen boutiques.
Trend’s style gurus will also be bringing you creations fromAberdeen’s hottest home-grown couturiers, such as talentedyoung textile and knitwear designer, Charlotte Tucker.
If, like me, you devour foodie magazines and no-nonsensecookbooks, flick through to our food and drink section for aninspirational recipe from this season’s guest chef.
There’s also a chance to win a night’s dinner, bed and breakfastfor 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 couldbe 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
You said it...IN COMPARISON TO OTHeR SCOTTISH CITIeS,DO YOU THINk ABeRDeeN IS A ‘TReND’ SeTTeR?> Interview by Rebecca Curran
nicola mitchell, 24 optician, stonehaven
I don’t take inspirationfrom many people in Aberdeen as far as styleis concerned I prefer tolook at magazines.Sometimes I see peoplethat are pretty stylishwalking the streets but
not really day to day. Dundee has more varietythan Aberdeen and more options if you’re lookingfor something a bit different.
ruth cassie, 21 hairdresser, aberdeenThere aren’t as many shops in Aberdeen as Glasgow, and theones we do have just don’t have enough variety. In comparisonto London or Glasgow you don’t see many trendy people walkingaround. I stick to the high street when it comes to buying clothesso a few more options would be good.
Editor’s etchingsA warm welcome to the first issue ofAberdeen’s very own Trend magazine.
EDITORS ETCHINGS
07
YOU SAID IT
06
megan easton, 19student, south africa
Aberdeen is great forshops although it coulddo with a bit morevariation. Glasgow andedinburgh have moreappeal because theyhave shops like Zaraand Mango.
cameron Frost, 27Food and beveragemanager, australia
I find Aberdeen quitea dull city, everythingis grey! The shops arepretty good and thepeople are trendy although the city lackssurfing shops and thatsort of style but I don’tsuppose anyone reallysurfs here!
Fiona stewart, 24housewife, aberdeen
I don’t see a lot ofpeople in Aberdeenwhose style I’d like toemulate. The city lacksstyle, that’s why I preferto shop in Dundeewhen I get the chance.
martyn daniel, 24student, newburgh
Most people dresspretty averagely in Aberdeen althoughthere are a few trend-setters. The girls aredefinitely doing betterthan the guys. I prefershopping in Glasgowor Dundee you find alot more stylish peoplethere and there arealso more shops.
elaine mcWalter, 28trainee accountmanager, dundee
I think Aberdeen canbe compared closelyto other Scottish citiessuch as edinburgh andGlasgow. The shops arepretty similar and yousee a high proportionof well dressed, trendy people.
This ambitious, bold new project introduced to Aberdeen byTrend Productions Limited has lured me back to a city that wasthe launch pad for my journalistic career 20 years ago.
Trend magazine is a celebration of Aberdeen and all it has tooffer those who like to live life to the full.
Aberdeen’s shopping scene has truly came of age with thewelcome recent arrival of Cruise and Hugo Boss. You’ll findto-die-for designer shoes and accessories from Cruise in thisissue of Trend, as well as stunning collections for men andwomen from exclusive Aberdeen boutiques.
Trend’s style gurus will also be bringing you creations fromAberdeen’s hottest home-grown couturiers, such as talentedyoung textile and knitwear designer, Charlotte Tucker.
If, like me, you devour foodie magazines and no-nonsensecookbooks, flick through to our food and drink section for aninspirational recipe from this season’s guest chef.
There’s also a chance to win a night’s dinner, bed and breakfastfor 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 couldbe 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
You said it...IN COMPARISON TO OTHeR SCOTTISH CITIeS,DO YOU THINk ABeRDeeN IS A ‘TReND’ SeTTeR?> Interview by Rebecca Curran
nicola mitchell, 24 optician, stonehaven
I don’t take inspirationfrom many people in Aberdeen as far as styleis concerned I prefer tolook at magazines.Sometimes I see peoplethat are pretty stylishwalking the streets but
not really day to day. Dundee has more varietythan Aberdeen and more options if you’re lookingfor something a bit different.
ruth cassie, 21 hairdresser, aberdeenThere aren’t as many shops in Aberdeen as Glasgow, and theones we do have just don’t have enough variety. In comparisonto London or Glasgow you don’t see many trendy people walkingaround. I stick to the high street when it comes to buying clothesso a few more options would be good.
Editor’s etchingsA warm welcome to the first issue ofAberdeen’s very own Trend magazine.
TREND CONTRIBUTORS
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Contributors
Lancastrian lass Carol Brown has been tasting, talking,teaching and writing about wine in Aberdeen andaround Scotland for more than 10 years. Passionateabout her subject and known for her enthusiastic,informal style, she provides corporate entertainmentfor the oil and business sectors, consumer winecourses, certificated wine training through the Wineand Spirit Education Trust for the hospitality and retail industries and wine consultancy. She wasfounder of the Aberdeen Wine Appreciators’ TastingGroup and writes regularly for local newspapers.
Malcolm Duckworth owns Portra Photographic Services which specialises in portrait, commercial andwedding photography.
Its unique selling point is the portable photographicstudio which is taken into clients’ homes or officesoffering both convenience and professionalism.
The company also offers competitively priced bespokewedding and commercial photography services.www.portra.it
Pauline Fraser is Trend’s features editor. A journalistfor more than 10 years in the north-east she hasgained experience in television, radio and print. Following eight years at Grampian TV and STV as amain presenter and reporter she now runs her ownbusiness in Aberdeen. She was born and broughtup in the city and now lives in the West End. Shespends her spare time walking golden retrieverYogi, increasing her shoe collection and drinkingpink fizz!
PaulineFraser
Malcolm
Duckwo
rth
CarolBrown
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 464858www.raysmithphotography.com
Derek Ironside is one of the most respected freelancephotographers in Aberdeen, having covered all aspectsof life in the north-east for more than 20 years. His agency,Newsline Scotland, has four photographers and suppliespictures to national newspapers and magazines. Newslinealso has a wide range of corporate and PR [email protected]
When not writing for Trend or other publications,Alison runs a marketing, research and communications company.
She lives in a picturesque coastal village with herpartner and a slightly deranged cat. She dedicatesher life to avoiding doing domestic chores, andamassing more shoes than Imelda Marcos. She hasyet to find the perfect shade of red lipstick or amascara that doesn't leave her looking like avaguely surprised panda.
Aliso
nDaniels
Derek
Ironside
RaySmith
Duncan and Todd Opticians may havestrong North East roots with its firstpractice opening up over 35 years ago,but today it’s very much an internationalconcern what with its array of trendyspectacles and sunglasses fromdesigners across the globe.
The shops layout and interior representsa fusion of different influences. The shopfloor is contemporary but classic with itsmix of cool metal and light wood. Theframes are displayed in a mix of woodenboxes and customised wrought ironframe displays. The reception area issmall and intimate with the main aim tomake patients feel at ease and be able togenuinely forge relationships with thepersonable staff.
GUCCI WOMAN Gucci's new ladies’ eyewear collectionfeatures styles with a sophisticatedexclusive allure which offers the perfectexpression of a luxurious,distinctive style.
Gucci's legendary clasp detail is clad inbamboo; one of the label's hallmarkmaterials for this new style must-have.The classic detail also characterisesthe new acetate and metal glassescombining frames with soft, ovalshapes and dominating elegant hues.
In addition to Gucci, the Belmont Streetbranch of Duncan & Todd also stockthe following luxury brands:
the clear choice...
Tag HeuerTom DaviesChristian DiorChanel
BvlgariHugo BossVersaceMaxMara
DUNCAN AND TODD OPTICIANS
www.duncanandtodd.com
Aberdeen4 Belmont St
01224 644927
and throughoutthe North East
TREND CONTRIBUTORS
08
Contributors
Lancastrian lass Carol Brown has been tasting, talking,teaching and writing about wine in Aberdeen andaround Scotland for more than 10 years. Passionateabout her subject and known for her enthusiastic,informal style, she provides corporate entertainmentfor the oil and business sectors, consumer winecourses, certificated wine training through the Wineand Spirit Education Trust for the hospitality and retail industries and wine consultancy. She wasfounder of the Aberdeen Wine Appreciators’ TastingGroup and writes regularly for local newspapers.
Malcolm Duckworth owns Portra Photographic Services which specialises in portrait, commercial andwedding photography.
Its unique selling point is the portable photographicstudio which is taken into clients’ homes or officesoffering both convenience and professionalism.
The company also offers competitively priced bespokewedding and commercial photography services.www.portra.it
Pauline Fraser is Trend’s features editor. A journalistfor more than 10 years in the north-east she hasgained experience in television, radio and print. Following eight years at Grampian TV and STV as amain presenter and reporter she now runs her ownbusiness in Aberdeen. She was born and broughtup in the city and now lives in the West End. Shespends her spare time walking golden retrieverYogi, increasing her shoe collection and drinkingpink fizz!
PaulineFraser
Malcolm
Duckwo
rth
CarolBrown
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 464858www.raysmithphotography.com
Derek Ironside is one of the most respected freelancephotographers in Aberdeen, having covered all aspectsof life in the north-east for more than 20 years. His agency,Newsline Scotland, has four photographers and suppliespictures to national newspapers and magazines. Newslinealso has a wide range of corporate and PR [email protected]
When not writing for Trend or other publications,Alison runs a marketing, research and communications company.
She lives in a picturesque coastal village with herpartner and a slightly deranged cat. She dedicatesher life to avoiding doing domestic chores, andamassing more shoes than Imelda Marcos. She hasyet to find the perfect shade of red lipstick or amascara that doesn't leave her looking like avaguely surprised panda.
Aliso
nDaniels
Derek
Ironside
RaySmith
Duncan and Todd Opticians may havestrong North East roots with its firstpractice opening up over 35 years ago,but today it’s very much an internationalconcern what with its array of trendyspectacles and sunglasses fromdesigners across the globe.
The shops layout and interior representsa fusion of different influences. The shopfloor is contemporary but classic with itsmix of cool metal and light wood. Theframes are displayed in a mix of woodenboxes and customised wrought ironframe displays. The reception area issmall and intimate with the main aim tomake patients feel at ease and be able togenuinely forge relationships with thepersonable staff.
GUCCI WOMAN Gucci's new ladies’ eyewear collectionfeatures styles with a sophisticatedexclusive allure which offers the perfectexpression of a luxurious,distinctive style.
Gucci's legendary clasp detail is clad inbamboo; one of the label's hallmarkmaterials for this new style must-have.The classic detail also characterisesthe new acetate and metal glassescombining frames with soft, ovalshapes and dominating elegant hues.
In addition to Gucci, the Belmont Streetbranch of Duncan & Todd also stockthe following luxury brands:
the clear choice...
Tag HeuerTom DaviesChristian DiorChanel
BvlgariHugo BossVersaceMaxMara
DUNCAN AND TODD OPTICIANS
www.duncanandtodd.com
Aberdeen4 Belmont St
01224 644927
and throughoutthe North East
AFTER A FASHION
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Grey Trench Coat £450
daniele FiesoliGrey Star Tank Top £95
b-moreBlack Stripe Shirt £89
© Copyright Ray Smith Photography
© Copyright Ray Smith Photography
AFTER A FASHION
<holland esq.Black Rat Suit £395
b-moreWhite Shirt £99Black & White Slim Tie £45
orcianiBlack Leather Belt £75
AFTER A FASHION
11 10
>nom de guerre
Grey Trench Coat £450
daniele FiesoliGrey Star Tank Top £95
b-moreBlack Stripe Shirt £89
© Copyright Ray Smith Photography
© Copyright Ray Smith Photography
AFTER A FASHION
<holland esq.Black Rat Suit £395
b-moreWhite Shirt £99Black & White Slim Tie £45
orcianiBlack Leather Belt £75
AFTER A FASHION
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Brown Waistcoat £99Brown Trouser £110
b-more Brown Shirt £89
Brown & Dark Blue Tie £45
orciani Tan Leather Weekend Bag £350
tiger of swedenBrown Coat £335
STockiSTSPure
Tel: (01224) 594004
© Copyright Ray Smith Photography
AFTER A FASHION
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>seal Kay
Brown Waistcoat £99Brown Trouser £110
b-more Brown Shirt £89
Brown & Dark Blue Tie £45
orciani Tan Leather Weekend Bag £350
tiger of swedenBrown Coat £335
STockiSTSPure
Tel: (01224) 594004
© Copyright Ray Smith Photography
AFTER AFASHION
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<missoni
Print Coat £595Grey striped poloneck tunic £215
versaceBoots £398
Matching Bag £275
© Copyright Ray Smith Photography
© Copyright Ray Smith Photography>
missoniStriped dress £435
cavalliClutch bag £235
Necklace - stylist’s own
AFTER AFASHION
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<missoni
Print Coat £595Grey striped poloneck tunic £215
versaceBoots £398
Matching Bag £275
© Copyright Ray Smith Photography
© Copyright Ray Smith Photography>
missoniStriped dress £435
cavalliClutch bag £235
Necklace - stylist’s own
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© Copyright Ray Smith Photography
>cavalliBlack/Grey/Silver skinny jeans£179Plain black shirt £138
versaceCream jacket £545Short necklace £75
STockiSTSZoomp
Tel: (01224) 642152
Thanks to our models, The Porsche Centre - Aberdeen, Pure, Zoomp. Hair by Andrew Gray of Biyoni and make-up by Fiona Smith.
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© Copyright Ray Smith Photography
>cavalliBlack/Grey/Silver skinny jeans£179Plain black shirt £138
versaceCream jacket £545Short necklace £75
STockiSTSZoomp
Tel: (01224) 642152
Thanks to our models, The Porsche Centre - Aberdeen, Pure, Zoomp. Hair by Andrew Gray of Biyoni and make-up by Fiona Smith.
Those in the know say we should ditchthe 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 talkingheavy gothic lids. This season’s look is all about mixing silvers and greys withneutral tones, which is perfectly encapsulated in estee Lauder’s AfterHours collection.
Old Hollywood screen siren is all the rageand is best captured by Givenchy with itsAudrey Hepburn-inspired Cache Cacheeye pallet (£31). This limited edition hasnine shades from nude beiges to intensegold-green, sienna red and ink blue.
If you’re not too keen on intense eyes,you can still give your look a moderntwist with a simple flick of liquid eyelinerand those all-important red lips. Deepberry, matt shades are most popular - try Lotus Rouge by Chanel (£16) for along lasting, moisturising finish.
If you worry that red lipstick will makeyour lips look smaller, try Dior Addict LipMaximizer - Collagen active lip-gloss(£18.50). This revolutionary lip caretreatment restructures and defines lipsfor a gorgeous, plumped up pout.
autumn skin tlcStart with the basics - a really goodcleanser and moisturiser. Choose acleanser that won’t strip the skin of itsnatural defences such as, GalatéeConfort, from Lancome (£17.50).
For a good all rounder, look for a moisturiser that protects, repairs and defends against ageing. Origins No6 bestseller, A Perfect World, is an antioxidantmoisturiser with White Tea (£27.50).
Chanel offers a range of home cosmeticprocedures called Micro Solutions. TheRefining Micro Peel three-week pro-gramme offers great exfoliation whichleaves skin looking brighter than ever.
Clarins offers a superb array of spa treatments to relax, revive and rejuvenatethe face and body. One treatment of thePro-Active Facial is equivalent to sevendays worth of treatments and leaves theskin feeling so energised.
19
She has been a journalist in the north-east for a decade, workingin TV, radio and print but recently decided to step out of thelimelight and face up to a new challenge.
Pauline is now running her own business, Frasermedia, and aswell 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 andvery 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 awonderfully relaxing location where you can just watch theworld and the boats go by.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE CLOTHES SHOP?Debenhams is a good all-rounder, but for glam frocks I love theBee’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 inGreat Western Road, as just walking through the door makesyou 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 areputation to be tight fisted but I’m involved in many charityevents, 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 moreshops opening in Aberdeen as, at the moment, I feel we arelagging behind other smaller cities like Dundee and Inverness.
My scene in Aberdeen
Pauline Fraser spent almost eight years as one of the main presentersof STV’s six o’clock news programme North Tonight.
BEAUTY NEWS
Face factsAttention girls! It’s that time of year to clearout your make-up bag and unveil the new youfor the new season.
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sKincare For menClinique’s The M Shave Aloe Gel softenseven the toughest growth to allow fora close, smooth and comfortable shave.
Clive Owen is the new face of Lancome’s Age Fight range. The Anti-Age Perfecting Fluid aims to reducelines, energise and lead to youngerlooking skin. Its cocktail of vitamins Cand e, wheat and grape extracts worksto block 99% of oxidants to protectthe skin from damaging free radicals.
FIONA SMITH
Accomplished freelancemake-up artist FionaSmith trained at theChanel Make-up Academy in London.She has been working fully-trained for 3 ½years nationally and internationally, includinga spell working in Moscow for Chanel.
Trend’s recommended products for men and women can be foundat Boots, Bon-Accord Centre, Aberdeen; John Lewis, GeorgeStreet, Aberdeen; Debenhams, Trinity Centre, Aberdeen.
Those in the know say we should ditchthe 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 talkingheavy gothic lids. This season’s look is all about mixing silvers and greys withneutral tones, which is perfectly encapsulated in estee Lauder’s AfterHours collection.
Old Hollywood screen siren is all the rageand is best captured by Givenchy with itsAudrey Hepburn-inspired Cache Cacheeye pallet (£31). This limited edition hasnine shades from nude beiges to intensegold-green, sienna red and ink blue.
If you’re not too keen on intense eyes,you can still give your look a moderntwist with a simple flick of liquid eyelinerand those all-important red lips. Deepberry, matt shades are most popular - try Lotus Rouge by Chanel (£16) for along lasting, moisturising finish.
If you worry that red lipstick will makeyour lips look smaller, try Dior Addict LipMaximizer - Collagen active lip-gloss(£18.50). This revolutionary lip caretreatment restructures and defines lipsfor a gorgeous, plumped up pout.
autumn skin tlcStart with the basics - a really goodcleanser and moisturiser. Choose acleanser that won’t strip the skin of itsnatural defences such as, GalatéeConfort, from Lancome (£17.50).
For a good all rounder, look for a moisturiser that protects, repairs and defends against ageing. Origins No6 bestseller, A Perfect World, is an antioxidantmoisturiser with White Tea (£27.50).
Chanel offers a range of home cosmeticprocedures called Micro Solutions. TheRefining Micro Peel three-week pro-gramme offers great exfoliation whichleaves skin looking brighter than ever.
Clarins offers a superb array of spa treatments to relax, revive and rejuvenatethe face and body. One treatment of thePro-Active Facial is equivalent to sevendays worth of treatments and leaves theskin feeling so energised.
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She has been a journalist in the north-east for a decade, workingin TV, radio and print but recently decided to step out of thelimelight and face up to a new challenge.
Pauline is now running her own business, Frasermedia, and aswell 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 andvery 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 awonderfully relaxing location where you can just watch theworld and the boats go by.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE CLOTHES SHOP?Debenhams is a good all-rounder, but for glam frocks I love theBee’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 inGreat Western Road, as just walking through the door makesyou 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 areputation to be tight fisted but I’m involved in many charityevents, 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 moreshops opening in Aberdeen as, at the moment, I feel we arelagging behind other smaller cities like Dundee and Inverness.
My scene in Aberdeen
Pauline Fraser spent almost eight years as one of the main presentersof STV’s six o’clock news programme North Tonight.
BEAUTY NEWS
Face factsAttention girls! It’s that time of year to clearout your make-up bag and unveil the new youfor the new season.
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sKincare For menClinique’s The M Shave Aloe Gel softenseven the toughest growth to allow fora close, smooth and comfortable shave.
Clive Owen is the new face of Lancome’s Age Fight range. The Anti-Age Perfecting Fluid aims to reducelines, energise and lead to youngerlooking skin. Its cocktail of vitamins Cand e, wheat and grape extracts worksto block 99% of oxidants to protectthe skin from damaging free radicals.
FIONA SMITH
Accomplished freelancemake-up artist FionaSmith trained at theChanel Make-up Academy in London.She has been working fully-trained for 3 ½years nationally and internationally, includinga spell working in Moscow for Chanel.
Trend’s recommended products for men and women can be foundat Boots, Bon-Accord Centre, Aberdeen; John Lewis, GeorgeStreet, Aberdeen; Debenhams, Trinity Centre, Aberdeen.
GLUG OR PLUG
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Words by Carol Brown of Wine Uncorked,Aberdeen, Member of the Association ofWine Educators and the Circle of WineWriters, Certified Sherry Educator, 2006UK Finalist European Champagne Ambassadors’ Awards.
Comforting, autumnal dishes of theseason require a complementary wine.Body and spice and brambly berryfruits are the order of the day and, inwine terms, that means Shiraz. Thoseinnovative Aussies have the marketpretty much sewn up with their bold,black pepper and liquorice-scentedstyles. Recently, another grape hasfound its way on to the label Viognier.This is an evocative white grape, knownin its Northern Rhone homeland for itsexotic honeysuckle, mineral and apricotcharacter. Seductive in its own right, it’salso long played a part in charming someof the masculine reds of the northernRhone appellation of the Cote Rotie, atechnique now used in Australian ShirazViognier blends. Often it’s just 2-3%,but that can add an extra femininedimension to the wines.
Yering Station Shiraz Viognier 2005, Yarra Valley Australia Intense spice, warm liquorice and a richdark berry scent pave the way to a full
bodied wine with dark chocolate andspice. The structure makes it quite seriousand capable of aging. Treat it to a decentsteak or roast beef. £9.99 Sainsburys.
Willunga 100 Shiraz Viognier 2005 Dark berry fruity with a sprinkling ofblack pepper. This is full-bodied butsoft with juicy berry fruit and spice inabundance. £7.95 Wine Raks Aberdeen.
Penny Farthing Old Vine Shiraz & Viognier 2005Intense coffee and rich fruitcake with asmoky spice edge gives way to the darkest of bramble berry flavours withapproachable tannin and smokynotes.£5.49 Tesco.
De Bortoli Estate Grown Shiraz Viognier 2004Ripest, pure dark berry fruit scents minglewith liquorice and mint. The berry fruitflavours are super juicy with a pleasantfreshness and subtle oak. £10.99 Tesco.
HAIR SECRETS FOR MEN
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Use a good shampoo that suitsyour hair type, also one that cleansesthe hair to remove build up of
waxes, gels and any other products.
A light spray leave-in conditioner -such as Wella’s SP Hydro Milk orFast Fix by TiGi – is quick and easy
to use and helps to hydrate the hair.
Select the product that you thinksuits your style or texture of hair.Always take care choosing the
products as some might be too heavy onthe hair and could give it added build up.
Always use a small amount ofproduct to style the hair. When I amstyling a short or choppy textured
cut, I use a small amount of Manipulatorby TIGI with a drop of Girl Toy also by TIGI,which always works really well through the
hair. Always rub the product with the palmof your hands to even it out before applying.
Straighteners are still a great appliance to use to give wavy orcurly hair more texture. With this,
use a hair protector SP Flat Iron Spray byWella. It has a light hold and also protectsthe hair from heat and gives great shine.
Many men like their natural curland like to use it. In this case, goodhealthy hair is always a must. Crystal
Styler (Light) by SP Wella is brilliant if youwant a natural look and it’ll hold the curlwithout weighing it down. It also haspro vitamin B and UVA protection.
A good haircut every four to fiveweeks is important as most menhave their hair short and their style
grows out quickly.
Finding a good salon and having a picture with you can help in aconsultation, but you must
remember nobody’s hair is exactly thesame - so don’t depend on leaving the salon like a clone of the guy in the picture!
Using different techniques in cutting is always good. Havingyour hair cut into by sliding,
point-cutting or even using the razorgives the hair good shape and textures.
If you have curly hair, chancesare your hair tends to be dry,coarse and brittle and tends
to frizz up. Try not to use very heavyproducts and always use a heat protecting spray.
www.ishokahairandbeauty.com
Top Ten Men’sStyling Tips
Mich
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9
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7
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GLUG OR PLUG
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Words by Carol Brown of Wine Uncorked,Aberdeen, Member of the Association ofWine Educators and the Circle of WineWriters, Certified Sherry Educator, 2006UK Finalist European Champagne Ambassadors’ Awards.
Comforting, autumnal dishes of theseason require a complementary wine.Body and spice and brambly berryfruits are the order of the day and, inwine terms, that means Shiraz. Thoseinnovative Aussies have the marketpretty much sewn up with their bold,black pepper and liquorice-scentedstyles. Recently, another grape hasfound its way on to the label Viognier.This is an evocative white grape, knownin its Northern Rhone homeland for itsexotic honeysuckle, mineral and apricotcharacter. Seductive in its own right, it’salso long played a part in charming someof the masculine reds of the northernRhone appellation of the Cote Rotie, atechnique now used in Australian ShirazViognier blends. Often it’s just 2-3%,but that can add an extra femininedimension to the wines.
Yering Station Shiraz Viognier 2005, Yarra Valley Australia Intense spice, warm liquorice and a richdark berry scent pave the way to a full
bodied wine with dark chocolate andspice. The structure makes it quite seriousand capable of aging. Treat it to a decentsteak or roast beef. £9.99 Sainsburys.
Willunga 100 Shiraz Viognier 2005 Dark berry fruity with a sprinkling ofblack pepper. This is full-bodied butsoft with juicy berry fruit and spice inabundance. £7.95 Wine Raks Aberdeen.
Penny Farthing Old Vine Shiraz & Viognier 2005Intense coffee and rich fruitcake with asmoky spice edge gives way to the darkest of bramble berry flavours withapproachable tannin and smokynotes.£5.49 Tesco.
De Bortoli Estate Grown Shiraz Viognier 2004Ripest, pure dark berry fruit scents minglewith liquorice and mint. The berry fruitflavours are super juicy with a pleasantfreshness and subtle oak. £10.99 Tesco.
HAIR SECRETS FOR MEN
20
Use a good shampoo that suitsyour hair type, also one that cleansesthe hair to remove build up of
waxes, gels and any other products.
A light spray leave-in conditioner -such as Wella’s SP Hydro Milk orFast Fix by TiGi – is quick and easy
to use and helps to hydrate the hair.
Select the product that you thinksuits your style or texture of hair.Always take care choosing the
products as some might be too heavy onthe hair and could give it added build up.
Always use a small amount ofproduct to style the hair. When I amstyling a short or choppy textured
cut, I use a small amount of Manipulatorby TIGI with a drop of Girl Toy also by TIGI,which always works really well through the
hair. Always rub the product with the palmof your hands to even it out before applying.
Straighteners are still a great appliance to use to give wavy orcurly hair more texture. With this,
use a hair protector SP Flat Iron Spray byWella. It has a light hold and also protectsthe hair from heat and gives great shine.
Many men like their natural curland like to use it. In this case, goodhealthy hair is always a must. Crystal
Styler (Light) by SP Wella is brilliant if youwant a natural look and it’ll hold the curlwithout weighing it down. It also haspro vitamin B and UVA protection.
A good haircut every four to fiveweeks is important as most menhave their hair short and their style
grows out quickly.
Finding a good salon and having a picture with you can help in aconsultation, but you must
remember nobody’s hair is exactly thesame - so don’t depend on leaving the salon like a clone of the guy in the picture!
Using different techniques in cutting is always good. Havingyour hair cut into by sliding,
point-cutting or even using the razorgives the hair good shape and textures.
If you have curly hair, chancesare your hair tends to be dry,coarse and brittle and tends
to frizz up. Try not to use very heavyproducts and always use a heat protecting spray.
www.ishokahairandbeauty.com
Top Ten Men’sStyling Tips
Mich
elle McKay Ishoka
15
8
9
106
7
2
3
4
Glug or Plug?© Por
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PROFILE
24
WWhhiicchh cceelleebbrriittyy cchheeff ddoo yyoouu mmoosstt aaddmmiirree??Rick Stein - he has an extensive knowledgeof seafood from around the world. He haschanged my views on seafood altogether.
WWhhaatt’’ss yyoouurr ffaavvoouurriittee kkiittcchheenn uutteennssiill??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.
WWhhaatt’’ss yyoouurr ffaavvoouurriittee ccoommffoorrtt ffoooodd??Any home-cooked meal with the family.My children like nothing more thanhelping me to prepare their favouritedish, chicken fajitas.
GGiivveenn tthhee cchhaannccee ttoo ccooookk ffoorr ssoommeeoonnee ffaammoouuss,, wwhhoo wwoouulldd iitt bbee??That’s easy. Billy Connolly. I would cookanything for this very funny man as thefood itself would be irrelevant when youare sitting at his table. You’d be laughingso much, the food would go cold!
WWhhaatt’’ss yyoouurr ffaavvoouurriittee rreessttaauurraanntt iinn tthhee wwoorrlldd??The Three Chimneys on Skye, due to goodfood and equally beautiful surroundings.
WWhhaatt iiss SSccoottllaanndd’’ss ccuulliinnaarryy AAcchhiilllleess hheeeell??The state of the fishing industry. At onetime, it was so easy to get any amountof any fish. Regrettably, it’s a differentstory today.
WWhhaatt’’ss hhoott iinn OOccttoobbeerr//NNoovveemmbbeerr……..
At Simpson’s, we are very keen to keep themenus as seasonal as possible. While youcan now get most fresh ingredients at anytime of the year, the quality might differ.The fresh and seasonal food of the moment is simple but hearty. My menusare currently featuring apples and pears,carrot, beetroot and turnip. Game is themain meat of the season, and there areplenty of fish varieties to choose from,ranging from mussels to john dory andeven lobster.
tel: 01224 327777www.simpsonshotel.co.uk
duck breast on braised fennel withhoney fig chutney serves 4
INGReDIeNTS4 duck breasts2 bulbs of fennel1 pint of chicken stock1 teaspoon of tarragonchutney4 figs1 large onion500grms castor sugarhalf a pint of white vinegarhalf a pint of apple juice
MeTHOD1: Dice onion, place in a pan with the sugar,vinegar and apple. Bring to boil andsimmer until the mixture goes like syrup.
2: Dice up figs and place in at the end (the figs are soft and don’t need a lot of cooking).
SAUCe250grms of cranberries50grms of castor sugarhalf a teaspoon of finely chopped onion2 measures of port
Simply place all the ingredients into apan and simmer until the cranberriesbreak.
1: Cut the tops and bottoms off the fen-nel and cut into quarters. Place on a traywith three quarters of the chicken stockand tarragon. Roast in the oven for 30mins or until soft.
2: Heat up a pan and place the duckbreasts in to seal, then finish in a hot ovenfor about 8-10 mins. Take out and let torest for 5-10 mins and slice diagonally.
3: Place the fennel on the plate, thenthe chutney and duck, finished with thecranberry sauce.
SPECIALITY DISHA taste of Simpson’sColin Tait, Head Chef, Simpson’s Hotel> interview by Niki Tennant
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PROFILE
24
WWhhiicchh cceelleebbrriittyy cchheeff ddoo yyoouu mmoosstt aaddmmiirree??Rick Stein - he has an extensive knowledgeof seafood from around the world. He haschanged my views on seafood altogether.
WWhhaatt’’ss yyoouurr ffaavvoouurriittee kkiittcchheenn uutteennssiill??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.
WWhhaatt’’ss yyoouurr ffaavvoouurriittee ccoommffoorrtt ffoooodd??Any home-cooked meal with the family.My children like nothing more thanhelping me to prepare their favouritedish, chicken fajitas.
GGiivveenn tthhee cchhaannccee ttoo ccooookk ffoorr ssoommeeoonnee ffaammoouuss,, wwhhoo wwoouulldd iitt bbee??That’s easy. Billy Connolly. I would cookanything for this very funny man as thefood itself would be irrelevant when youare sitting at his table. You’d be laughingso much, the food would go cold!
WWhhaatt’’ss yyoouurr ffaavvoouurriittee rreessttaauurraanntt iinn tthhee wwoorrlldd??The Three Chimneys on Skye, due to goodfood and equally beautiful surroundings.
WWhhaatt iiss SSccoottllaanndd’’ss ccuulliinnaarryy AAcchhiilllleess hheeeell??The state of the fishing industry. At onetime, it was so easy to get any amountof any fish. Regrettably, it’s a differentstory today.
WWhhaatt’’ss hhoott iinn OOccttoobbeerr//NNoovveemmbbeerr……..
At Simpson’s, we are very keen to keep themenus as seasonal as possible. While youcan now get most fresh ingredients at anytime of the year, the quality might differ.The fresh and seasonal food of the moment is simple but hearty. My menusare currently featuring apples and pears,carrot, beetroot and turnip. Game is themain meat of the season, and there areplenty of fish varieties to choose from,ranging from mussels to john dory andeven lobster.
tel: 01224 327777www.simpsonshotel.co.uk
duck breast on braised fennel withhoney fig chutney serves 4
INGReDIeNTS4 duck breasts2 bulbs of fennel1 pint of chicken stock1 teaspoon of tarragonchutney4 figs1 large onion500grms castor sugarhalf a pint of white vinegarhalf a pint of apple juice
MeTHOD1: Dice onion, place in a pan with the sugar,vinegar and apple. Bring to boil andsimmer until the mixture goes like syrup.
2: Dice up figs and place in at the end (the figs are soft and don’t need a lot of cooking).
SAUCe250grms of cranberries50grms of castor sugarhalf a teaspoon of finely chopped onion2 measures of port
Simply place all the ingredients into apan and simmer until the cranberriesbreak.
1: Cut the tops and bottoms off the fen-nel and cut into quarters. Place on a traywith three quarters of the chicken stockand tarragon. Roast in the oven for 30mins or until soft.
2: Heat up a pan and place the duckbreasts in to seal, then finish in a hot ovenfor about 8-10 mins. Take out and let torest for 5-10 mins and slice diagonally.
3: Place the fennel on the plate, thenthe chutney and duck, finished with thecranberry sauce.
SPECIALITY DISHA taste of Simpson’sColin Tait, Head Chef, Simpson’s Hotel> interview by Niki Tennant
RECOMMENDATIONS
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COCKTAILS OF THE UNEXPECTED
26
To celebrate the launch of Trend magazine, I have createdthe Trendsetter - a fabulous seasonal cocktail combining thefreshest autumn flavours with some classic sophistication.
With the Trendsetter I wanted to combine sweet and refreshing apple tones with the rich bite of whisky, creatinga warming autumnal cocktail. The best results always comefrom using fresh fruits and quality spirits, letting the naturalassets of the ingredients shine through. With all of the components readily available, it couldn’t be simpler to trysomething different.
Trendsetter ingredients:1 sweet red apple10ml of honey4 lime wedges (20ml of lime juice)1 ½ shots of Whisky½ shot of Grand Marnierapple juice.
Method:Begin by muddling together some small chunks of applewith the lime wedges - you do this by pressing down on theingredients in a sturdy glass with a pestle to extract the juiceand flavours. Next, combine all of the ingredients over iceand shake well with a cocktail shaker. Using a strainer, pourthe cocktail into a rocks glass with fresh ice, garnish with awedge of apple and serve.
Interested in finding out more about the skills involved inmixology - the art and science of cocktail making? Dusk offersfun and informative mixology lessons, perfect for hen nightsor team building events. www.duskbegins.co.uk
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THE
MILTONRESTAURANT &
MARQUEE
THE MILTONCRATHES, BANCHORY
ABERDEENSHIREAB31 5QH
TEL: 01330 844 566FAX: 01330 844 353www.themi l ton .co.uk
perfectTHE
LOCATION...
...FOR THE PERFECT DAYSituated on the banks of the River Dee, The Milton Marquee offers a
stunning location for your special day and provides the perfect backdropfor our exquisite menus and personalised service.
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:• Pipers • Flowers • Wedding Ceremony • Chauffeur Hire
• Live Music/Ceilidhs • Entertainers • Fireworks • Fun Casinos
• Event Organiser • Master of Ceremonies • and much more...
RESTAURANT OFTHE YEAR
2007GRAMPIAN CHEF
OF THE YEAR
2007GRAMPIAN YOUNGCHEF OF THE YEAR
2007
Cocktails of theunexpectedErvin Trykowski, mixologist, Duskbar, Langstane Place, Aberdeen
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RECOMMENDATIONS
25
COCKTAILS OF THE UNEXPECTED
26
To celebrate the launch of Trend magazine, I have createdthe Trendsetter - a fabulous seasonal cocktail combining thefreshest autumn flavours with some classic sophistication.
With the Trendsetter I wanted to combine sweet and refreshing apple tones with the rich bite of whisky, creatinga warming autumnal cocktail. The best results always comefrom using fresh fruits and quality spirits, letting the naturalassets of the ingredients shine through. With all of the components readily available, it couldn’t be simpler to trysomething different.
Trendsetter ingredients:1 sweet red apple10ml of honey4 lime wedges (20ml of lime juice)1 ½ shots of Whisky½ shot of Grand Marnierapple juice.
Method:Begin by muddling together some small chunks of applewith the lime wedges - you do this by pressing down on theingredients in a sturdy glass with a pestle to extract the juiceand flavours. Next, combine all of the ingredients over iceand shake well with a cocktail shaker. Using a strainer, pourthe cocktail into a rocks glass with fresh ice, garnish with awedge of apple and serve.
Interested in finding out more about the skills involved inmixology - the art and science of cocktail making? Dusk offersfun and informative mixology lessons, perfect for hen nightsor team building events. www.duskbegins.co.uk
5
THE
MILTONRESTAURANT &
MARQUEE
THE MILTONCRATHES, BANCHORY
ABERDEENSHIREAB31 5QH
TEL: 01330 844 566FAX: 01330 844 353www.themi l ton .co.uk
perfectTHE
LOCATION...
...FOR THE PERFECT DAYSituated on the banks of the River Dee, The Milton Marquee offers a
stunning location for your special day and provides the perfect backdropfor our exquisite menus and personalised service.
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:• Pipers • Flowers • Wedding Ceremony • Chauffeur Hire
• Live Music/Ceilidhs • Entertainers • Fireworks • Fun Casinos
• Event Organiser • Master of Ceremonies • and much more...
RESTAURANT OFTHE YEAR
2007GRAMPIAN CHEF
OF THE YEAR
2007GRAMPIAN YOUNGCHEF OF THE YEAR
2007
Cocktails of theunexpectedErvin Trykowski, mixologist, Duskbar, Langstane Place, Aberdeen
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DELI DELIGHTS
28
Opened two years ago this deli come café is a gem in the city’swest end. From the outside with its bistro tables and chairslined along the pavement and large welcoming windows ithas a warm, continental feel which seems to capture thepasser-by and lure them inside. Here you are met with an atmosphere which makes you want to just sit down in one ofthe window seats and watch the world go by.
It would be rude not to sample the carrot cake – probably thebest I’ve tasted I might add. And there are the fabulousmuffins – chocolate, blueberry or cranberry and raspberry –the latter being a favourite after sampling the entire range(not on the same visit though - honest!).
But Neil, originally from Aboyne, wanted to create more thanjust a café and what Rocksalt and Snails offers the archetypal‘foody’ is a vast array of some of the most exquisite, qualityproduce on the market.
The deli tries to stock items which are not sold in supermarkets,with some of the more unusual offerings including baked figballs nestled inside vine leaves and even chocolate pasta, whichNeil assures me is delicious as a dessert served with strawberriesand crème fraiche or even as an accompaniment to warm chicken!
Rocksalt and Snails has evolved into a social hub which attracts a wide clientele. In Neil’s own words: “Pig farmer to shopowner – it’s a bit of a change”. Very true indeed and he certainly hasn’t made a pig’s ear of it!
So forget Little Chelsea, if you haven’t taken a trip down LittleSt Swithin Street lately, with its growing selection of exquisiteshops and deli, then you may just be missing out.
The restaurant’s recently-acquired gongsare proudly displayed at the entrance:2007 Taste of Grampian Restaurant ofthe Year, Grampian Chef of the Year andGrampian Young Chef of the Year.
The welcome was friendly and the pleasantmanner and efficiency of service did notwaiver throughout the evening.
It was a pleasure to see a list of therestaurant’s suppliers, with so much ofthe ingredients being sourced within a20-mile radius.
The 60-strong global wine list is well selected and not too painful on the pocket.
The menu’s pan fried scallops, wrapped inpancetta on puy lentil ragout and saucevierge (£8.25/£15.50) caught my imagi-nation immediately. Plump and perfectlycooked, the savoury, salty pancetta toyedwith the sweetness of the scallops andworked so well with the earthy lentilsand the tomato influence of the sauce.
Across the table ‘the famous Milton fishcake’ (£5.95) was going down well.Crisp on the outside and light and fluffyinside, the smoked haddock was plentifuland was lifted to new heights by a moreishlemon and chive buerre blanc.
After the starters were cleared, we weregiven the option of waiting 10 minutes forour main course. A nice touch, as The Miltonis certainly a place you want to linger.
So, on to my seared loin of lamb withwild garlic and shallot potato pancake,creamy parsnip puree and rich roastjuices (£14.50). The lamb was pink, tenderand so flavoursome and the potato cakewas a well thought-out accompaniment.‘Hotch potch potatoes’ - very thinlysliced potatoes and onions layered withexcellent black pudding - accompaniedthe roast venison, again cooked pink andserved with fragrant spiced red cabbageand cassis (£14.25).
I’m not really a pudding person but in thename of research, I decided that we shouldwork our way through the ‘Milton Grand’(£12), a platter of chef’s desserts and theultimate in indulgence.
The cheese was from the excellentCraigmyle Cheese Company in Torphins,and so was guaranteed not to disappoint.
If you enjoy fine food and care aboutwhere it comes from, then do make theeffort to go the extra mile. The Miltoncertainly has.
1 Queens Terrace,Aberdeen AB10 1XLTel: 01224 611909
Milton of Crathes RestaurantWords by Carol Brown of Wine Uncorked, Aberdeen
The National Trust castle grounds in this tranquil pocketof Royal Deeside is a real find.
tel: 01330844566 www.themilton.co.ukReservations recommended, especially at weekends.
40 St Swithin Street, Aberdeen www.rocksaltandsnails.co.uk
When former pig farmer Neil Massie visited San Franciscohe had a vision to bring its deli/café culture back hometo Aberdeen. And if you take time out to sample the delightful Rocksalt and Snails you would undoubtedlyagree that regardless of the formula - it just works.
> WORDS BY PAULINE FRASER
Rocksalt & Snails
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Where:Crathes, 20 minutes from Aberdeen
29
DELI DELIGHTS
28
Opened two years ago this deli come café is a gem in the city’swest end. From the outside with its bistro tables and chairslined along the pavement and large welcoming windows ithas a warm, continental feel which seems to capture thepasser-by and lure them inside. Here you are met with an atmosphere which makes you want to just sit down in one ofthe window seats and watch the world go by.
It would be rude not to sample the carrot cake – probably thebest I’ve tasted I might add. And there are the fabulousmuffins – chocolate, blueberry or cranberry and raspberry –the latter being a favourite after sampling the entire range(not on the same visit though - honest!).
But Neil, originally from Aboyne, wanted to create more thanjust a café and what Rocksalt and Snails offers the archetypal‘foody’ is a vast array of some of the most exquisite, qualityproduce on the market.
The deli tries to stock items which are not sold in supermarkets,with some of the more unusual offerings including baked figballs nestled inside vine leaves and even chocolate pasta, whichNeil assures me is delicious as a dessert served with strawberriesand crème fraiche or even as an accompaniment to warm chicken!
Rocksalt and Snails has evolved into a social hub which attracts a wide clientele. In Neil’s own words: “Pig farmer to shopowner – it’s a bit of a change”. Very true indeed and he certainly hasn’t made a pig’s ear of it!
So forget Little Chelsea, if you haven’t taken a trip down LittleSt Swithin Street lately, with its growing selection of exquisiteshops and deli, then you may just be missing out.
The restaurant’s recently-acquired gongsare proudly displayed at the entrance:2007 Taste of Grampian Restaurant ofthe Year, Grampian Chef of the Year andGrampian Young Chef of the Year.
The welcome was friendly and the pleasantmanner and efficiency of service did notwaiver throughout the evening.
It was a pleasure to see a list of therestaurant’s suppliers, with so much ofthe ingredients being sourced within a20-mile radius.
The 60-strong global wine list is well selected and not too painful on the pocket.
The menu’s pan fried scallops, wrapped inpancetta on puy lentil ragout and saucevierge (£8.25/£15.50) caught my imagi-nation immediately. Plump and perfectlycooked, the savoury, salty pancetta toyedwith the sweetness of the scallops andworked so well with the earthy lentilsand the tomato influence of the sauce.
Across the table ‘the famous Milton fishcake’ (£5.95) was going down well.Crisp on the outside and light and fluffyinside, the smoked haddock was plentifuland was lifted to new heights by a moreishlemon and chive buerre blanc.
After the starters were cleared, we weregiven the option of waiting 10 minutes forour main course. A nice touch, as The Miltonis certainly a place you want to linger.
So, on to my seared loin of lamb withwild garlic and shallot potato pancake,creamy parsnip puree and rich roastjuices (£14.50). The lamb was pink, tenderand so flavoursome and the potato cakewas a well thought-out accompaniment.‘Hotch potch potatoes’ - very thinlysliced potatoes and onions layered withexcellent black pudding - accompaniedthe roast venison, again cooked pink andserved with fragrant spiced red cabbageand cassis (£14.25).
I’m not really a pudding person but in thename of research, I decided that we shouldwork our way through the ‘Milton Grand’(£12), a platter of chef’s desserts and theultimate in indulgence.
The cheese was from the excellentCraigmyle Cheese Company in Torphins,and so was guaranteed not to disappoint.
If you enjoy fine food and care aboutwhere it comes from, then do make theeffort to go the extra mile. The Miltoncertainly has.
1 Queens Terrace,Aberdeen AB10 1XLTel: 01224 611909
Milton of Crathes RestaurantWords by Carol Brown of Wine Uncorked, Aberdeen
The National Trust castle grounds in this tranquil pocketof Royal Deeside is a real find.
tel: 01330844566 www.themilton.co.ukReservations recommended, especially at weekends.
40 St Swithin Street, Aberdeen www.rocksaltandsnails.co.uk
When former pig farmer Neil Massie visited San Franciscohe had a vision to bring its deli/café culture back hometo Aberdeen. And if you take time out to sample the delightful Rocksalt and Snails you would undoubtedlyagree that regardless of the formula - it just works.
> WORDS BY PAULINE FRASER
Rocksalt & Snails
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Where:Crathes, 20 minutes from Aberdeen
PROFILE
31
REVIEWS
30
Owning a home brings a sense of status, and most home owners enjoy the freedom of being able to put their own stampupon their abode. Having the freedom to choose the dreamhome in a desired location, however, is often thwarted by thereality of competing with our counterparts and investors to generate the funds.
Since the 1980s, the British have pinned a lot of importance onowning a home. In the long-run, the advantages of owningproperty 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-tiersystem whereby young people rent the property they live in,saving thousands upon thousands of pounds in mortgage fees,solicitor’s fees and renovation costs.
It’s not really until they reach their mid-thirties that most youngpeople can really afford to buy, and their culture and mindsetmeans that they have had a chance to enjoy their twentieswithout 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 ourselvesas we try to compete in an increasingly unequal marketplace. REMEMBER, RENTING IS NOT A SIN!
TEL: 01224 656330 WWW.KWAD.CO.UK
BUYING v RENTING an alternative view from
K.W.A.D, part of yourteam for life
BY KEVIN DAVIDSONPrincipal Partner
Restaurantspy
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 (smalldishes), char-grill skewers, sushi (rice and seaweed rolls) and sashimi (raw fish).
A small, intimate restaurant, with authentic French Cafe decor. Buzzing at lunch, candlelitand warm at night, with jazz in the background. A small and selective menu, servingmodern and traditional French cuisine with a twist of individuality and passion.
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 theevening. It is a set menu in the evening with a choice of two courses or three courses.
Acclaimed as one of Aberdeen's top restaurants the Silver Darling is located on thequayside at the entrance to Aberdeen Harbour. The glass extension allows for views ofthe 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 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 area number of banquets to choose from on the menu and the house wine is not bad either.
The extensive a la carte and fixed price menus each have a seafood theme, but alsooffer a wide range of alternative dishes, including the world famous Aberdeen AngusSteak. On Sunday lunchtimes the restaurant operates a carvery of roast local meats.The Atlantis has a lovely relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Yatai Japanese Restaurant53 Skene Street, Aberdeen. Tel: (01224) 658521
Café Boheme23 Windmill Brae, Aberdeen. Tel: (01224) 210677
La Stella28 The Adelphi, Aberdeen. Tel: (01224) 211414
Silver DarlingPocra Quay, Aberdeen. Tel: (01224) 576229
Sam’s Hua Zhong Xing13-19 King Street, Aberdeen. Tel: (01224) 626233
Atlantis Seafood Restaurant The Mariner Hotel, Aberdeen. Tel: (01224) 588901
As Christmas rapidly approaches, manyof us are thinking about revampingour homes for the festive period.
Will you opt for sophisticated, cool artic white or do youwant to nestle up in warm winter hues? With so many excitingwallpapers and fabrics on the market, where do you begin?
Many people are intimidated at the thought of employing theservices of an interior designer - but it’s not that scary!
Many people wrongly assume that interior designers exist only todesign and supply for large projects, but in reality, we’re more thanhappy for clients to employ us on an hourly, fee only basis - evenif it’s just for an hour to choose a paint colour for one room orhelp shop for those all important accessories or antiques and art.
At Ambiance, as well as supplying a comprehensive range offabrics, wallpapers, lighting, flooring and furniture, we also offera professional design consultancy service to specify paint coloursand wallpapers, design (and manufacture) bespoke furniture,help plan and choose your kitchen or bathroom, position yourfurniture, 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 canhelp to select kitchens, bathrooms and tiling.
When downsizing, moving to a much larger property, or switchingfrom traditional to new, we advise in re-allocating furniture andadapting existing ‘treasures’ - those things you just can’t livewithout - to your new house to make it a home.
It doesn’t cost anything to come in or ‘phone and chat throughyour requirements. We’ll give you an idea of how many hours aproject might take or, alternatively, you can tell us your budget.
With our comprehensive knowledge of the market, employing aninterior designer can, in the long run, save you time and moneyand help avoid impulsive mistakes. If in doubt, give us a call….
Tel: 01224 310211 www.ambiance.co.uk
AmbianceBy Karen McKimmie,BA Hons Post Dip (Edin)
each of us has a love for this city and its environs, which inspiredus to launch a glossy publication in celebration of the manyassets the area has to offer to its natives and to its visitors.
In compiling Trend, we have sourced the very best of localcreative talent to showcase just some of the jewels in theglittering 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 thepeople of Aberdeen and the visitors it is famed for welcomingso warmly. We encourage our readers to take ownership ofTrend, and help us to make it the city’s own.
If you discover a hidden gem in your area, please contactour editorial team to share. If, like the stunning Andy andMorven featured in our fashion features, you live in thenorth-east and harbour modelling ambitions, e-mail us [email protected] with your contact details andtwo 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 inthis new and exciting concept, and to the many distributorswho have readily agreed to share Trend with their customers.
enjoy - and look outfor the next issue of
Trend from December 4.
the directorsGill Buyers &
Alison Wilson
Hi, and thanks for picking up thelaunch copy of Trend, which has beenour baby for many months. We hopeour enthusiasm and passion for Aberdeen’s first quality lifestyle magazine shines through.
© Copyright Portra Photographic Services
PROFILE
31
REVIEWS
30
Owning a home brings a sense of status, and most home owners enjoy the freedom of being able to put their own stampupon their abode. Having the freedom to choose the dreamhome in a desired location, however, is often thwarted by thereality of competing with our counterparts and investors to generate the funds.
Since the 1980s, the British have pinned a lot of importance onowning a home. In the long-run, the advantages of owningproperty 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-tiersystem whereby young people rent the property they live in,saving thousands upon thousands of pounds in mortgage fees,solicitor’s fees and renovation costs.
It’s not really until they reach their mid-thirties that most youngpeople can really afford to buy, and their culture and mindsetmeans that they have had a chance to enjoy their twentieswithout 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 ourselvesas we try to compete in an increasingly unequal marketplace. REMEMBER, RENTING IS NOT A SIN!
TEL: 01224 656330 WWW.KWAD.CO.UK
BUYING v RENTING an alternative view from
K.W.A.D, part of yourteam for life
BY KEVIN DAVIDSONPrincipal Partner
Restaurantspy
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 (smalldishes), char-grill skewers, sushi (rice and seaweed rolls) and sashimi (raw fish).
A small, intimate restaurant, with authentic French Cafe decor. Buzzing at lunch, candlelitand warm at night, with jazz in the background. A small and selective menu, servingmodern and traditional French cuisine with a twist of individuality and passion.
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 theevening. It is a set menu in the evening with a choice of two courses or three courses.
Acclaimed as one of Aberdeen's top restaurants the Silver Darling is located on thequayside at the entrance to Aberdeen Harbour. The glass extension allows for views ofthe 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 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 area number of banquets to choose from on the menu and the house wine is not bad either.
The extensive a la carte and fixed price menus each have a seafood theme, but alsooffer a wide range of alternative dishes, including the world famous Aberdeen AngusSteak. On Sunday lunchtimes the restaurant operates a carvery of roast local meats.The Atlantis has a lovely relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Yatai Japanese Restaurant53 Skene Street, Aberdeen. Tel: (01224) 658521
Café Boheme23 Windmill Brae, Aberdeen. Tel: (01224) 210677
La Stella28 The Adelphi, Aberdeen. Tel: (01224) 211414
Silver DarlingPocra Quay, Aberdeen. Tel: (01224) 576229
Sam’s Hua Zhong Xing13-19 King Street, Aberdeen. Tel: (01224) 626233
Atlantis Seafood Restaurant The Mariner Hotel, Aberdeen. Tel: (01224) 588901
As Christmas rapidly approaches, manyof us are thinking about revampingour homes for the festive period.
Will you opt for sophisticated, cool artic white or do youwant to nestle up in warm winter hues? With so many excitingwallpapers and fabrics on the market, where do you begin?
Many people are intimidated at the thought of employing theservices of an interior designer - but it’s not that scary!
Many people wrongly assume that interior designers exist only todesign and supply for large projects, but in reality, we’re more thanhappy for clients to employ us on an hourly, fee only basis - evenif it’s just for an hour to choose a paint colour for one room orhelp shop for those all important accessories or antiques and art.
At Ambiance, as well as supplying a comprehensive range offabrics, wallpapers, lighting, flooring and furniture, we also offera professional design consultancy service to specify paint coloursand wallpapers, design (and manufacture) bespoke furniture,help plan and choose your kitchen or bathroom, position yourfurniture, 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 canhelp to select kitchens, bathrooms and tiling.
When downsizing, moving to a much larger property, or switchingfrom traditional to new, we advise in re-allocating furniture andadapting existing ‘treasures’ - those things you just can’t livewithout - to your new house to make it a home.
It doesn’t cost anything to come in or ‘phone and chat throughyour requirements. We’ll give you an idea of how many hours aproject might take or, alternatively, you can tell us your budget.
With our comprehensive knowledge of the market, employing aninterior designer can, in the long run, save you time and moneyand help avoid impulsive mistakes. If in doubt, give us a call….
Tel: 01224 310211 www.ambiance.co.uk
AmbianceBy Karen McKimmie,BA Hons Post Dip (Edin)
each of us has a love for this city and its environs, which inspiredus to launch a glossy publication in celebration of the manyassets the area has to offer to its natives and to its visitors.
In compiling Trend, we have sourced the very best of localcreative talent to showcase just some of the jewels in theglittering 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 thepeople of Aberdeen and the visitors it is famed for welcomingso warmly. We encourage our readers to take ownership ofTrend, and help us to make it the city’s own.
If you discover a hidden gem in your area, please contactour editorial team to share. If, like the stunning Andy andMorven featured in our fashion features, you live in thenorth-east and harbour modelling ambitions, e-mail us [email protected] with your contact details andtwo 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 inthis new and exciting concept, and to the many distributorswho have readily agreed to share Trend with their customers.
enjoy - and look outfor the next issue of
Trend from December 4.
the directorsGill Buyers &
Alison Wilson
Hi, and thanks for picking up thelaunch copy of Trend, which has beenour baby for many months. We hopeour enthusiasm and passion for Aberdeen’s first quality lifestyle magazine shines through.
© Copyright Portra Photographic Services
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Kepplestone Manor more than achievesits aspirations of creating a home fromhome for guests.“
”Any business traveller to Aberdeenwill tell you that the city is the poor relation to the rest of Scotland’s largecities when it comes to the provisionof quality overnight accommodation.
The dearth of hotel rooms in the city wasthe inspiration behind the kepplestoneManor concept – short-term leasing ofluxury accommodation that sets newstandards for Aberdeen.
kepplestone Manor – which is thebrainchild of the three directors behindManorisms LLP – comprises 20 two-bedroom apartments sleeping up tofour people, and two three-bedroompenthouses which can accommodateup to six guests.
In keeping with Manorisms’ commitmentto working with Scottish suppliers, theinteriors of the luxury apartments onQueens Road in Aberdeen’s salubriousWest end have been designed by Anderson’s of Inverurie and are minimalistand contemporary in style.
kepplestone Manor more than achievesits aspiration of creating a home fromhome for guests.
The kitchens, for example, are fullyequipped with the finest Smeg appliances, and – unusually – guests are not required to pay extra for use of
broadband and wireless facilitiesthroughout the new building.
Subtle halogen lighting, luxurious bathrooms and en-suites equipped withArran Aromatics pampering kits, add tothe wow factor.
Situated close to schools and only a fiveminute walk from the city centre, it’s littlewonder that kepplestone Manor hasenjoyed 100% occupancy since openingin June.
The outstanding success of the kepplestone Manor project hasprompted the directors to set theirsights on a second Aberdeen offering,and they’ve hinted at potential for serviced apartments in europe.
Prices start at £190 plus VAT per night ina two-bedroom executive suite – whichcan, after all, work out cheaper than abudget hotel for a family of four. Thenightly rate for a three-bedroom penthouse suite with roof terrace andmagnificent views across the city is £265plus VAT. Bear in mind, though, thatthere’s a minimum stay of five nights atkepplestone Manor. After a week, youmay be reluctant to leave.
kepplestone Manor80-101 Queens RoadAberdeen AB15 4AStel: 01224 639355www.kepplestonemanor.com
Home & Away - Kepplestone Manor
Words by Niki Tennant
KEPPLESTONE MANOR
33
KEPPLESTONE MANOR
32
Kepplestone Manor more than achievesits aspirations of creating a home fromhome for guests.“
”Any business traveller to Aberdeenwill tell you that the city is the poor relation to the rest of Scotland’s largecities when it comes to the provisionof quality overnight accommodation.
The dearth of hotel rooms in the city wasthe inspiration behind the kepplestoneManor concept – short-term leasing ofluxury accommodation that sets newstandards for Aberdeen.
kepplestone Manor – which is thebrainchild of the three directors behindManorisms LLP – comprises 20 two-bedroom apartments sleeping up tofour people, and two three-bedroompenthouses which can accommodateup to six guests.
In keeping with Manorisms’ commitmentto working with Scottish suppliers, theinteriors of the luxury apartments onQueens Road in Aberdeen’s salubriousWest end have been designed by Anderson’s of Inverurie and are minimalistand contemporary in style.
kepplestone Manor more than achievesits aspiration of creating a home fromhome for guests.
The kitchens, for example, are fullyequipped with the finest Smeg appliances, and – unusually – guests are not required to pay extra for use of
broadband and wireless facilitiesthroughout the new building.
Subtle halogen lighting, luxurious bathrooms and en-suites equipped withArran Aromatics pampering kits, add tothe wow factor.
Situated close to schools and only a fiveminute walk from the city centre, it’s littlewonder that kepplestone Manor hasenjoyed 100% occupancy since openingin June.
The outstanding success of the kepplestone Manor project hasprompted the directors to set theirsights on a second Aberdeen offering,and they’ve hinted at potential for serviced apartments in europe.
Prices start at £190 plus VAT per night ina two-bedroom executive suite – whichcan, after all, work out cheaper than abudget hotel for a family of four. Thenightly rate for a three-bedroom penthouse suite with roof terrace andmagnificent views across the city is £265plus VAT. Bear in mind, though, thatthere’s a minimum stay of five nights atkepplestone Manor. After a week, youmay be reluctant to leave.
kepplestone Manor80-101 Queens RoadAberdeen AB15 4AStel: 01224 639355www.kepplestonemanor.com
Home & Away - Kepplestone Manor
Words by Niki Tennant
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The 37 year old is tall, elegant and striking and her bubblypersonality and enthusiasm for life and business is infectious.Debbie is a Director of PI Recruitment in Aberdeen, a relativelynew firm launched just over two years ago.
In its first year they had a turnover of £1.39 million and thebusiness is forecast to grow by 10-15% year on year. The key toDebbie’s success is obviously fuelled by her drive and ambition.
She said: “I have always been driven by work. I give myself sixmonth and yearly goals and I strive to hit them. I’m hugelyambitious, quite aggressive in sales and always get results.”Debbie attends most major city events to build a good networkof contacts but she is not native to the city.
She originates from Fife where she started her career with theBank of Scotland. She then went into pharmaceutical salesbefore moving to Aberdeen Journals.
Her next role was Business Development for Adrian SmithSaab where she worked for four years prior to her introductionto recruitment at ASA International in 2001.
Here she climbed the ladder to Regional Manager in a yearbefore becoming a Director/Shareholder in 2003 but twoyears later she decided to move on.
She said: “I met Steve Wright from the PI Group and we saw anopening in the Aberdeen market so I just went for it as I knewthe 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 andthe reason the business has grown is the ambition, vision anddrive of everyone.”
Once a self-confessed workaholic Debbie says she now valuesquality of living but is still setting goals. “My vision for the futureis to be the best, stay focussed and build on our reputation.”
I have always beendriven by work. I give myselfsix month and yearly goalsand I strive to hit them.
MY BIG BREAK
34
My big breakDebbie McFarlane is modestabout her success and claimsshe wouldn’t be where she istoday if it wasn’t for her team.> words by Pauline Fraser
Property continues to be a popular investment choice but there areslightly more unconventional methods you may wish to consider.
Art holds its value well, but it can bequite tricky to get right. You could endup with a print instead of an original,which as an investment is worthless.
The best option is to buy from auctionhouses like Christie’s, Sotheby’s or Bonhams& Brooks but beware because manyauctioneers 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 along-lost Renaissance masterpiece bySebastiano del Piombo.
HHooww aabboouutt hhoorrsseerraacciinngg?? In the Uk, horses with strong racingpotential can be bought for about£20,000 and the potential returns on thisinvestment are a share of the annual £90million in prize money and any profitsmade on the sale of the horse.
Racing partnerships, in which up to 20investors buy a share in a horse, arepopular. You pay an upfront joining fee,usually up to £2,000 and monthly contributions towards its upkeep andtraining. Any windfall gains from a potentialsale are exempt from capital gains tax.
WWiinnee ccaann aallssoo bbee iinn iinntteerreessttiinngg iinnvveessttmmeenntt.. Around £3000 would get you three orfour cases of a quality wine. expertssuggest investing in one case each ofChateau Latour 1998, Chateau Margaux1998 and Chateau Leoville Las Cases1998 at a cost of £2,585.
FFoorr lleessss mmoonneeyy yyoouu ccaann iinnvveesstt iinn aa ssmmaalllleerrqquuaannttiittyy ooff vveerryy ggoooodd wwiinneess..Red Bordeaux should be on your list asthis has a history of increasing in value.Some investors swear by en Primeur, thewine that is still in the cask, because itoffers the greatest potential for return. experts believe you can see returns ofup to 30% a year from some bottles andif the shares fall you can sample a fine wineand destroy any negative equity! A topclaret like Chateau Latour 1982 has jumpedfrom £750 to £4,620 over four years, perdozen bottles. All wine investments arealso free of capital gains tax.
IIff yyoouu aarree wwiilllliinngg ttoo wwaaiitt ffoorr yyoouurr rreettuurrnn tthheerree iissBBrriittaaiinn’’ss ttiimmbbeerr iinndduussttrryy.. More than 80% of our timber is imported,but our forestry commissions are committed to increasing the amountproduced domestically. It may still be agood ten years before reaping any benefits.
BBuutt yyoouurr ffoorrttuunnee ccoouulldd bbee lluurrkkiinngg iinn yyoouurr aattttiicc..Steiff teddy bears, made from the early20th Century are the most sought after.One sold in 1994 for £110,000.
Old film or music posters can be goodvalue as their rarity keeps prices high. Firstedition books are a good investment, thefirst Harry Potter novel was sold for £25,000.A first edition of JRR Tolkein’s The Hobbit,published in 1937, is worth £30,000 withthe dust jacket, but drops to only £6,000without it.
Gary Walker is a Partner of the St. James'sPartnership which is a provider of a widerange of quality financial services, availablein the Uk. Gary has a wide range ofexpertise and knowledge to help people,both individually and in business, to fulfiltheir aims and aspirations.
Tel: 01224 202400 [email protected]
”“
Alternative ways to invest> by Gary Walker, St. James’s Place Partnership
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The 37 year old is tall, elegant and striking and her bubblypersonality and enthusiasm for life and business is infectious.Debbie is a Director of PI Recruitment in Aberdeen, a relativelynew firm launched just over two years ago.
In its first year they had a turnover of £1.39 million and thebusiness is forecast to grow by 10-15% year on year. The key toDebbie’s success is obviously fuelled by her drive and ambition.
She said: “I have always been driven by work. I give myself sixmonth and yearly goals and I strive to hit them. I’m hugelyambitious, quite aggressive in sales and always get results.”Debbie attends most major city events to build a good networkof contacts but she is not native to the city.
She originates from Fife where she started her career with theBank of Scotland. She then went into pharmaceutical salesbefore moving to Aberdeen Journals.
Her next role was Business Development for Adrian SmithSaab where she worked for four years prior to her introductionto recruitment at ASA International in 2001.
Here she climbed the ladder to Regional Manager in a yearbefore becoming a Director/Shareholder in 2003 but twoyears later she decided to move on.
She said: “I met Steve Wright from the PI Group and we saw anopening in the Aberdeen market so I just went for it as I knewthe 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 andthe reason the business has grown is the ambition, vision anddrive of everyone.”
Once a self-confessed workaholic Debbie says she now valuesquality of living but is still setting goals. “My vision for the futureis to be the best, stay focussed and build on our reputation.”
I have always beendriven by work. I give myselfsix month and yearly goalsand I strive to hit them.
MY BIG BREAK
34
My big breakDebbie McFarlane is modestabout her success and claimsshe wouldn’t be where she istoday if it wasn’t for her team.> words by Pauline Fraser
Property continues to be a popular investment choice but there areslightly more unconventional methods you may wish to consider.
Art holds its value well, but it can bequite tricky to get right. You could endup with a print instead of an original,which as an investment is worthless.
The best option is to buy from auctionhouses like Christie’s, Sotheby’s or Bonhams& Brooks but beware because manyauctioneers 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 along-lost Renaissance masterpiece bySebastiano del Piombo.
HHooww aabboouutt hhoorrsseerraacciinngg?? In the Uk, horses with strong racingpotential can be bought for about£20,000 and the potential returns on thisinvestment are a share of the annual £90million in prize money and any profitsmade on the sale of the horse.
Racing partnerships, in which up to 20investors buy a share in a horse, arepopular. You pay an upfront joining fee,usually up to £2,000 and monthly contributions towards its upkeep andtraining. Any windfall gains from a potentialsale are exempt from capital gains tax.
WWiinnee ccaann aallssoo bbee iinn iinntteerreessttiinngg iinnvveessttmmeenntt.. Around £3000 would get you three orfour cases of a quality wine. expertssuggest investing in one case each ofChateau Latour 1998, Chateau Margaux1998 and Chateau Leoville Las Cases1998 at a cost of £2,585.
FFoorr lleessss mmoonneeyy yyoouu ccaann iinnvveesstt iinn aa ssmmaalllleerrqquuaannttiittyy ooff vveerryy ggoooodd wwiinneess..Red Bordeaux should be on your list asthis has a history of increasing in value.Some investors swear by en Primeur, thewine that is still in the cask, because itoffers the greatest potential for return. experts believe you can see returns ofup to 30% a year from some bottles andif the shares fall you can sample a fine wineand destroy any negative equity! A topclaret like Chateau Latour 1982 has jumpedfrom £750 to £4,620 over four years, perdozen bottles. All wine investments arealso free of capital gains tax.
IIff yyoouu aarree wwiilllliinngg ttoo wwaaiitt ffoorr yyoouurr rreettuurrnn tthheerree iissBBrriittaaiinn’’ss ttiimmbbeerr iinndduussttrryy.. More than 80% of our timber is imported,but our forestry commissions are committed to increasing the amountproduced domestically. It may still be agood ten years before reaping any benefits.
BBuutt yyoouurr ffoorrttuunnee ccoouulldd bbee lluurrkkiinngg iinn yyoouurr aattttiicc..Steiff teddy bears, made from the early20th Century are the most sought after.One sold in 1994 for £110,000.
Old film or music posters can be goodvalue as their rarity keeps prices high. Firstedition books are a good investment, thefirst Harry Potter novel was sold for £25,000.A first edition of JRR Tolkein’s The Hobbit,published in 1937, is worth £30,000 withthe dust jacket, but drops to only £6,000without it.
Gary Walker is a Partner of the St. James'sPartnership which is a provider of a widerange of quality financial services, availablein the Uk. Gary has a wide range ofexpertise and knowledge to help people,both individually and in business, to fulfiltheir aims and aspirations.
Tel: 01224 202400 [email protected]
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Alternative ways to invest> by Gary Walker, St. James’s Place Partnership
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BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS
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CHARLOTTE TUCKER
37
A ‘coothie’ expression, but one that aptlyapplies to one of the most promisingyoung talents to emerge this year fromAberdeen’s Gray’s School of Art.
Twenty two-year-old Charlotte, whograduated this summer with a BA Honours in Textiles and Surface Design,has produced an eclectic collection ofknitwear that has been embraced withequal enthusiasm among the teenageand more mature marketplace.
There’s little doubt that Charlotte is oneto watch. Her individualism and flairearned her a three-month internshipwith the respected Tom Cody DesignHouse in New York in the third year ofher degree course.
The concept design work she undertookin Manhattan awakened a bold new creative eye in the young designer andleft her with a hunger to take anotherbite out of the Big Apple.
The fun element that inspires her creativity is evident in most of her designs.Cheeky, maybe, but Charlotte called onthe outlandish hip-hop and bling-blingcultures as the influence behind thegarments she designed for that all-important final year degree show, atwhich her concepts were warmly received.
She takes her inspiration from shimmeringjewel-like coloured materials, mainlymachine-knitted, but combined withhand crocheting.
Charlotte works with top-of-the-rangeyarn, which makes her work time consuming and justifies the averageprice tag of around £175 per garment.
Although her presence at an Islingtontrade show prompted a request for themass production of her designs from asfar a-field as South Africa, Charlotte isacutely aware that she must walk beforeshe can run. And time is on her side.
She is concentrating on specially-commissioned garments and is planninga trip to edinburgh’s most exclusiveboutiques to showcase her designs. Hernew website is also under construction,and Manhattan continues to beckon.
Trend predicts that it won’t be too longbefore New York starts spreading thenews about a very exciting design exportfrom the Granite City….
Charlotte models her own designs.Main picture: multi-coloured
sweater embossed in gold, £175. Below: Left - Hooded top £120
Right - Pink striped knitwear £80The fun
element thatinspires hercreativity isevident in most ofher designs.Charlotte weaves her web
To quote the vernacular, textile designer CharlotteTucker should stick to her knitting > WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT
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47 NetherkirkgateAberdeen AB10 1AUTel: 01224 622170
Opposite M&S foodhall entrance
Fenner &
COBURN
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BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS
36
CHARLOTTE TUCKER
37
A ‘coothie’ expression, but one that aptlyapplies to one of the most promisingyoung talents to emerge this year fromAberdeen’s Gray’s School of Art.
Twenty two-year-old Charlotte, whograduated this summer with a BA Honours in Textiles and Surface Design,has produced an eclectic collection ofknitwear that has been embraced withequal enthusiasm among the teenageand more mature marketplace.
There’s little doubt that Charlotte is oneto watch. Her individualism and flairearned her a three-month internshipwith the respected Tom Cody DesignHouse in New York in the third year ofher degree course.
The concept design work she undertookin Manhattan awakened a bold new creative eye in the young designer andleft her with a hunger to take anotherbite out of the Big Apple.
The fun element that inspires her creativity is evident in most of her designs.Cheeky, maybe, but Charlotte called onthe outlandish hip-hop and bling-blingcultures as the influence behind thegarments she designed for that all-important final year degree show, atwhich her concepts were warmly received.
She takes her inspiration from shimmeringjewel-like coloured materials, mainlymachine-knitted, but combined withhand crocheting.
Charlotte works with top-of-the-rangeyarn, which makes her work time consuming and justifies the averageprice tag of around £175 per garment.
Although her presence at an Islingtontrade show prompted a request for themass production of her designs from asfar a-field as South Africa, Charlotte isacutely aware that she must walk beforeshe can run. And time is on her side.
She is concentrating on specially-commissioned garments and is planninga trip to edinburgh’s most exclusiveboutiques to showcase her designs. Hernew website is also under construction,and Manhattan continues to beckon.
Trend predicts that it won’t be too longbefore New York starts spreading thenews about a very exciting design exportfrom the Granite City….
Charlotte models her own designs.Main picture: multi-coloured
sweater embossed in gold, £175. Below: Left - Hooded top £120
Right - Pink striped knitwear £80The fun
element thatinspires hercreativity isevident in most ofher designs.Charlotte weaves her web
To quote the vernacular, textile designer CharlotteTucker should stick to her knitting > WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT
“
47 NetherkirkgateAberdeen AB10 1AUTel: 01224 622170
Opposite M&S foodhall entrance
Fenner &
COBURN
”
HEALTH CHECK
39
OUT OF AFRICA
38
Up to three million people live in kaberia,which covers an area around the size ofWesthill. Hundreds of thousands of childrenare orphaned, and half the population isinfected by HIV. It lacks running water, asewage system, electricity and policing -and disease is rife.
This 29-year-old Aberdeen businessmanhas made a number of trips to Africa insearch of suitable projects for his family’scharity to fund.
Garreth, son of Sir Ian Wood of WoodGroup, is one of four trustees of TheWood Family Trust, which was set up inSeptember with a donation of £50m.
He has already travelled to Uganda, kenya,Zambia, Malawi and Somalia to visitsome of the farming and water projects,
orphanages and feeding programmesthat desperately need help.
Garreth said: “What I witnessed was lifechanging. In kaberia, it was not unusualto see a baby dumped on the roadside.In rural parts, a child with a debilitatingdisease can be left in the forest to beeaten by wild animals.”
A primary school which Garreth visitedhad no pencils, jotters, chalk, tables orchairs. Its monthly running costs are £600and it can’t pay its teachers. He also visiteda centre in Northern kenya which worksto save young girls from genital mutilation.
He admits he comes from a very privileged background and has neverwanted for anything but says his parentskept his feet on the ground.
As a teenager he was sent out to work infish factories during the school holidaysto 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 Bieldsidein Aberdeen.
“I’m very lucky to drive nice cars and flybusiness class and won’t stop doing that -but when you see these children andtheir families, if they are lucky enough tohave one, it does make you appreciatelife and realise that the little things justdon’t matter anymore.”
75% of funds from The Wood FamilyTrust go to international projects, and25% to young children in Scotland andother Uk causes.
But how do we know if we are in goodhealth? One option for a head-to-toe checkup is a full health screening, which mayflag up any problems or give peace of mind.
Aberdeen’s Albyn Hospital offers a Full WellPerson Screen or the slightly condensedexecutive Health Screen.
I’m a slim, thirty-something who is generally fit and well but even I felt apprehensive about the full check, mainlybecause it might highlight a problem.
To allow checks for diabetes, glucose andcholesterol, I had to fast from midnightand could drink only black tea or coffee,or water.
After completing a questionnaire andblood tests, a health screening nursecarries out a number of checks includingheight, 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 heartdisease – which runs in my family.
There’s then a consultation with a GPand full body examination, including abreast 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 90minutes and normally the full set of resultsare sent to clients within 10 days.
For the over-40s, there are also checks forbowel and prostate cancer. I received myresults on the day and much to my reliefthere were no signs of any hereditaryheart problems.
The only issue flagged up was a slightlyhigher than normal supply of eosinophils,white blood cells associated with allergyand asthma, which may explain myhay fever.
At a cost of £290 if you are under 40 and£375 if you’re over, it is an inexpensiveawareness exercise but probably worthevery penny if you have any healthconcerns at all.
Garreth Wood makes a differenceThe most harrowing images imprinted on Garreth Wood’smemory 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
Doctor’s ordersWith a long-held reputation for poor health, an increasingnumber of Scots are realising the importance of healthand wellbeing. > WORDS BY PAULINE FRASER
HEALTH CHECK
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OUT OF AFRICA
38
Up to three million people live in kaberia,which covers an area around the size ofWesthill. Hundreds of thousands of childrenare orphaned, and half the population isinfected by HIV. It lacks running water, asewage system, electricity and policing -and disease is rife.
This 29-year-old Aberdeen businessmanhas made a number of trips to Africa insearch of suitable projects for his family’scharity to fund.
Garreth, son of Sir Ian Wood of WoodGroup, is one of four trustees of TheWood Family Trust, which was set up inSeptember with a donation of £50m.
He has already travelled to Uganda, kenya,Zambia, Malawi and Somalia to visitsome of the farming and water projects,
orphanages and feeding programmesthat desperately need help.
Garreth said: “What I witnessed was lifechanging. In kaberia, it was not unusualto see a baby dumped on the roadside.In rural parts, a child with a debilitatingdisease can be left in the forest to beeaten by wild animals.”
A primary school which Garreth visitedhad no pencils, jotters, chalk, tables orchairs. Its monthly running costs are £600and it can’t pay its teachers. He also visiteda centre in Northern kenya which worksto save young girls from genital mutilation.
He admits he comes from a very privileged background and has neverwanted for anything but says his parentskept his feet on the ground.
As a teenager he was sent out to work infish factories during the school holidaysto 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 Bieldsidein Aberdeen.
“I’m very lucky to drive nice cars and flybusiness class and won’t stop doing that -but when you see these children andtheir families, if they are lucky enough tohave one, it does make you appreciatelife and realise that the little things justdon’t matter anymore.”
75% of funds from The Wood FamilyTrust go to international projects, and25% to young children in Scotland andother Uk causes.
But how do we know if we are in goodhealth? One option for a head-to-toe checkup is a full health screening, which mayflag up any problems or give peace of mind.
Aberdeen’s Albyn Hospital offers a Full WellPerson Screen or the slightly condensedexecutive Health Screen.
I’m a slim, thirty-something who is generally fit and well but even I felt apprehensive about the full check, mainlybecause it might highlight a problem.
To allow checks for diabetes, glucose andcholesterol, I had to fast from midnightand could drink only black tea or coffee,or water.
After completing a questionnaire andblood tests, a health screening nursecarries out a number of checks includingheight, 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 heartdisease – which runs in my family.
There’s then a consultation with a GPand full body examination, including abreast 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 90minutes and normally the full set of resultsare sent to clients within 10 days.
For the over-40s, there are also checks forbowel and prostate cancer. I received myresults on the day and much to my reliefthere were no signs of any hereditaryheart problems.
The only issue flagged up was a slightlyhigher than normal supply of eosinophils,white blood cells associated with allergyand asthma, which may explain myhay fever.
At a cost of £290 if you are under 40 and£375 if you’re over, it is an inexpensiveawareness exercise but probably worthevery penny if you have any healthconcerns at all.
Garreth Wood makes a differenceThe most harrowing images imprinted on Garreth Wood’smemory 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
Doctor’s ordersWith a long-held reputation for poor health, an increasingnumber of Scots are realising the importance of healthand wellbeing. > WORDS BY PAULINE FRASER
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GLITTERING PRIZE
41
When Helen Plumb’s husband took her to a prominent north-eastjeweller to buy her a coloured diamond ring, the second rateservice they received detracted from what should have been aspecial occasion and saw them leaving disheartened andempty handed.
Yet, the experience proved to be the inspiration behind a businessventure that would establish Helen as one of the north-east’smost acclaimed gemmologists.
“The assistant in the particular store we visited was patronisingand unhelpful. keen to establish whether the stone was naturalor treated, I requested that it be sent to a certified lab to have ittested. My trained eye also detected that the stone was chipped,but the assistant was having none of it,” explained Helen.
“On leaving the shop, we agreed that the jeweller was notworthy of the level of business it had built up. My husband thenannounced he’d decided to invest his redundancy package insetting me up in business and allowing me to buy stock.Launching Just Gems in April has been one of the most excitingand rewarding things I have ever done.”
Her first major commission, to the value of £16,000, was from anAberdeen businessman who wanted a coloured stone pendantdesigned especially for his wife.
Helen is now working on a £17,500 bracelet for a Londonlawyer. Another Aberdeen businessman recently commissionedher to design a ring, which he plans to present to his partneron the birth of their first child.
Just Gems’ rare and unusual natural gemstones are difficult tofind elsewhere: deep blue aquamarine; tanzanite; yellowchrysoberyl; green, blue and pink tourmaline; green and orangegarnets; yellow, pink and purple sapphires; and coloured diamonds.“Discerning customers are entitled to feel complete confidencein the value of the stone they are buying,” insisted Helen.“There are some notable exceptions, but I’d say that the fewbusinesses like mine are a decade ahead of where the HighStreet stores in the Uk should be.”
[email protected] www.just-gems.co.uk
The Marcliffe has long had a reputation for being one of themost exclusive hotels in the north-east but its relatively newspa has had some fairly tough competition.
Opened just two years ago, the beauty and hair spa nestles onthe right of the hotel and boasts its own separate entrance fornon-guests.
Once inside, the relaxation area has warm tones of browns andcreams with one wall dominated by a peaceful sunset scene.Here, I began my spa journey when the therapist placed awarm lavender bag around my neck and upper back to relaxthe muscles as I sipped on one of their herbal infusions.
The Marcliffe Spa is one of only five in the Uk to use ComfortZone products with plant, flower and marine extracts.
The second part of my journey took me to the hydrotherapyaromasoul bath where I lay in warm, massaging water.
Back in the treatment room my therapist, emma, carried out acleansing foot ritual. My feet were placed in a bowl of warmwater with fresh petals, cleansed, brushed and finished offwith a cooling spray.
As I rested in heated towels, I was then treated to an extremelyrelaxing aromatic body toner, topped off a hydramemory facial,which gives the skin a really good moisture boost. While theproducts soaked into my skin, emma’s soothing hands dispersedany lingering stress with an amazing Indian head massage.
I normally find it quite difficult to relax fully while undergoingspa treatments, but during this I did fall into a semi-consciousstate only to be awakened, more than once, by my own gentlesnore! And apparently, that’s the biggest compliment anytherapist can get.
To finish off, my toenails were given a quick file and polish tocomplete my transformation prior to popping through to thehotel for a light champagne lunch.
In my opinion the only slight downside is the lack of facilitiesto wash and dry your hair and freshen up after the treatments,particularly if you’re heading next door for lunch.
Overall, with its fantastic setting, easy parking and special littletouches, this spa is certainly a real asset to the five star hoteland could most certainly be classed as one of the best in theNorth-east.
A full day spa session, including a champagne lunch, costs£175, and a half-day spa is priced at £125
tel: 01224 861000 www.marcliffe.com
The Marcliffe Spa | Review
> ReVIeW BY PAULINe FRASeR
Glittering prize> WORDS BY NIkI TeNNANT
© Copyright Portra Photographic Services
40
GLITTERING PRIZE
41
When Helen Plumb’s husband took her to a prominent north-eastjeweller to buy her a coloured diamond ring, the second rateservice they received detracted from what should have been aspecial occasion and saw them leaving disheartened andempty handed.
Yet, the experience proved to be the inspiration behind a businessventure that would establish Helen as one of the north-east’smost acclaimed gemmologists.
“The assistant in the particular store we visited was patronisingand unhelpful. keen to establish whether the stone was naturalor treated, I requested that it be sent to a certified lab to have ittested. My trained eye also detected that the stone was chipped,but the assistant was having none of it,” explained Helen.
“On leaving the shop, we agreed that the jeweller was notworthy of the level of business it had built up. My husband thenannounced he’d decided to invest his redundancy package insetting me up in business and allowing me to buy stock.Launching Just Gems in April has been one of the most excitingand rewarding things I have ever done.”
Her first major commission, to the value of £16,000, was from anAberdeen businessman who wanted a coloured stone pendantdesigned especially for his wife.
Helen is now working on a £17,500 bracelet for a Londonlawyer. Another Aberdeen businessman recently commissionedher to design a ring, which he plans to present to his partneron the birth of their first child.
Just Gems’ rare and unusual natural gemstones are difficult tofind elsewhere: deep blue aquamarine; tanzanite; yellowchrysoberyl; green, blue and pink tourmaline; green and orangegarnets; yellow, pink and purple sapphires; and coloured diamonds.“Discerning customers are entitled to feel complete confidencein the value of the stone they are buying,” insisted Helen.“There are some notable exceptions, but I’d say that the fewbusinesses like mine are a decade ahead of where the HighStreet stores in the Uk should be.”
[email protected] www.just-gems.co.uk
The Marcliffe has long had a reputation for being one of themost exclusive hotels in the north-east but its relatively newspa has had some fairly tough competition.
Opened just two years ago, the beauty and hair spa nestles onthe right of the hotel and boasts its own separate entrance fornon-guests.
Once inside, the relaxation area has warm tones of browns andcreams with one wall dominated by a peaceful sunset scene.Here, I began my spa journey when the therapist placed awarm lavender bag around my neck and upper back to relaxthe muscles as I sipped on one of their herbal infusions.
The Marcliffe Spa is one of only five in the Uk to use ComfortZone products with plant, flower and marine extracts.
The second part of my journey took me to the hydrotherapyaromasoul bath where I lay in warm, massaging water.
Back in the treatment room my therapist, emma, carried out acleansing foot ritual. My feet were placed in a bowl of warmwater with fresh petals, cleansed, brushed and finished offwith a cooling spray.
As I rested in heated towels, I was then treated to an extremelyrelaxing aromatic body toner, topped off a hydramemory facial,which gives the skin a really good moisture boost. While theproducts soaked into my skin, emma’s soothing hands dispersedany lingering stress with an amazing Indian head massage.
I normally find it quite difficult to relax fully while undergoingspa treatments, but during this I did fall into a semi-consciousstate only to be awakened, more than once, by my own gentlesnore! And apparently, that’s the biggest compliment anytherapist can get.
To finish off, my toenails were given a quick file and polish tocomplete my transformation prior to popping through to thehotel for a light champagne lunch.
In my opinion the only slight downside is the lack of facilitiesto wash and dry your hair and freshen up after the treatments,particularly if you’re heading next door for lunch.
Overall, with its fantastic setting, easy parking and special littletouches, this spa is certainly a real asset to the five star hoteland could most certainly be classed as one of the best in theNorth-east.
A full day spa session, including a champagne lunch, costs£175, and a half-day spa is priced at £125
tel: 01224 861000 www.marcliffe.com
The Marcliffe Spa | Review
> ReVIeW BY PAULINe FRASeR
Glittering prize> WORDS BY NIkI TeNNANT
© Copyright Portra Photographic Services
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NIGHTSPOT REVIEWA GLANCE AT DANCE
42
Arts and CultureAberdeen nightspot SNAFU has longbeen a popular choice for dance loversacross the North-east and further afieldand now it has been short-listed for aprestigious award - the Scottish LicensedTrade News Nightclub of the Year Award.
Co-owner Amanda Christie said: “It’s areally big deal for us to get this far onceagain. Since the awards last year we’vebeen working really hard on upping ourgame with regards to our commitmentto delivering quality, ground breakingmusic to the North-east of Scotland.”
It has been three years since Snafu firstopen its doors. Since then the club hasbeen through a number of mini revamps.This year the club has hosted a numberof events including a weekly comedyclub, pub quizzes, fashion shows, charityevents and university fundraisers.
A number of ground-breaking guestssuch as Switch, Belle and Sebastian,Chicken Lips, The Glimmers, Spektrum,Prins Thomas and Lindstrom, erol Alkan,Derrick Carter, James Lavelle, TheGreenskeepers, Monica electronica,Slam, Calvin Harris, South Central, GeneFarris, The Underground Heroes, FunkD’Void, Jon Larner, kevin Saundersonand Groove Armada have performed atthe city venue.
Snafu is up against two other Scotsclubs for the Scottish Nightclub of theYear title. The results will be announcedat the end of October.
www.clubsnafu.com
The 23-year-old has taken a brave step by moving away fromcontemporary art towards more traditional landscapes butwith a slightly modern twist.
Originally from Glasgow, he is a graduate of Dundee’s Duncanof Jordanstone and is about to begin a Masters in Fine Art. Butalready the young artist’s work is extremely popular. Douglassaid: “A lot of my work is from imagination. I centre on a Scottishlocation and romanticise the background. I don’t put anyhuman or animal life in my paintings as I want them to portraymystery and loneliness. I think this is why they are romantic, aspeople 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 otherScottish centres. And a number are currently on display in the
Gallery Suite in the Quadrant at Manchester United groundOld Trafford.
He has always loved art and music but realised his natural talentat just 16 years of age when some of his school teachersbought 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 contemporarybut he decided he wanted to put the tradition back into art.He said: “It’s not just a landscape, it comes from my heart andit’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’sgraduate show in May as his paintings really stood out andcaught my eye. The use of colour and the romanticised twistis completely different to normal landscape paintings.” Hiscreations are continually rising in value and are likely to be aworthwhile investment for the future.
crossart is at unit 20. 1st Floor, 50 cotton street, aberdeenab11 5ee tel: 01224 213248 www.crossart.co.uk
ARTIST DOUGLAS ROULSTON
Douglas Roulston describes hispaintings as atmospheric, mysterious,imaginative and romantic.> Words by Pauline Fraser
A glance at dance
43
NIGHTSPOT REVIEWA GLANCE AT DANCE
42
Arts and CultureAberdeen nightspot SNAFU has longbeen a popular choice for dance loversacross the North-east and further afieldand now it has been short-listed for aprestigious award - the Scottish LicensedTrade News Nightclub of the Year Award.
Co-owner Amanda Christie said: “It’s areally big deal for us to get this far onceagain. Since the awards last year we’vebeen working really hard on upping ourgame with regards to our commitmentto delivering quality, ground breakingmusic to the North-east of Scotland.”
It has been three years since Snafu firstopen its doors. Since then the club hasbeen through a number of mini revamps.This year the club has hosted a numberof events including a weekly comedyclub, pub quizzes, fashion shows, charityevents and university fundraisers.
A number of ground-breaking guestssuch as Switch, Belle and Sebastian,Chicken Lips, The Glimmers, Spektrum,Prins Thomas and Lindstrom, erol Alkan,Derrick Carter, James Lavelle, TheGreenskeepers, Monica electronica,Slam, Calvin Harris, South Central, GeneFarris, The Underground Heroes, FunkD’Void, Jon Larner, kevin Saundersonand Groove Armada have performed atthe city venue.
Snafu is up against two other Scotsclubs for the Scottish Nightclub of theYear title. The results will be announcedat the end of October.
www.clubsnafu.com
The 23-year-old has taken a brave step by moving away fromcontemporary art towards more traditional landscapes butwith a slightly modern twist.
Originally from Glasgow, he is a graduate of Dundee’s Duncanof Jordanstone and is about to begin a Masters in Fine Art. Butalready the young artist’s work is extremely popular. Douglassaid: “A lot of my work is from imagination. I centre on a Scottishlocation and romanticise the background. I don’t put anyhuman or animal life in my paintings as I want them to portraymystery and loneliness. I think this is why they are romantic, aspeople 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 otherScottish centres. And a number are currently on display in the
Gallery Suite in the Quadrant at Manchester United groundOld Trafford.
He has always loved art and music but realised his natural talentat just 16 years of age when some of his school teachersbought 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 contemporarybut he decided he wanted to put the tradition back into art.He said: “It’s not just a landscape, it comes from my heart andit’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’sgraduate show in May as his paintings really stood out andcaught my eye. The use of colour and the romanticised twistis completely different to normal landscape paintings.” Hiscreations are continually rising in value and are likely to be aworthwhile investment for the future.
crossart is at unit 20. 1st Floor, 50 cotton street, aberdeenab11 5ee tel: 01224 213248 www.crossart.co.uk
ARTIST DOUGLAS ROULSTON
Douglas Roulston describes hispaintings as atmospheric, mysterious,imaginative and romantic.> Words by Pauline Fraser
A glance at dance
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HALO 3
The third installment of this battle crazedtitle for 360, with record-breaking 1 millionorders in the States, is finally available inthe Uk. If you’re strong of mind and havea taste for energy drinks, kiss your job andfriends goodbye and let the milkmanknow you’ll see him in a month or so.This is what you’ve been waiting for.
Music
Film
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NINE BLACK ALPS -LOVE/HATE Released 15 October
More melodic than their debut CD, 2005’severything Is, Nine Black Alps returnwith Love/Hate. It includes the single,Burn Faster. This album sees them turningaway from the grunge sound. Thinkmore Lemonheads that Nirvana.
P.J. HARVEY -WHITE CHALKOut now
Polly Jane returns with her first CD sinceUh Huh Her. Hopefully, this will herald herreturn to performing live - somethingshe said she would no longer do.
300Released 1 October
Starring Gerard Butler and based on theFrank Miller (Sin City) graphic novel, 300 isan epic violent extravaganza for gorehounds everywhere. With stunningspecial effects and very little let-up inthe action, it looks like it will prove to bejust as popular on DVD as it was in itsimmensely successful theatrical run. See this if you liked Conan the Barbarianor Gladiator.
SPIDERMAN 3 Released 15 October
Spiderman returns in the long-awaitedthird outing for everyone’s favourite webslinger. Battling not one, not two, butthree villains, this is the most actionpacked spidey yet, with scenes to dazzleand amaze the entire family. A must forall comic book movie fans.
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Rocpool Reserve is offering Trend readersthe chance to win a mid-week (Sunday toThursday), one-night dinner bed andbreakfast stay for two.
Simply e-mail your answer to the followingquestion to [email protected],quoting Rocpool in the subject box:NAME ROCPOOL RESERVE’S TRENDY BAR.Terms and conditions apply.
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Inverness, with its burgeoning restaurantscene and abundance of stunningscenery, is fast becoming a popularweekend break destination.
Short break visitors come from allaround the Uk but it’s surprising thatAberdonians, some of the city’s nearestneighbours, are more common thanmost. It’s perhaps because Inverness isso easy to reach - just two hours by train- but without doubt it is also down toScotland’s newest city’s fabulous choiceof cool hotels.
One of the most stylish is Rocpool Reserve, named Scottish Boutique Hotelof the Year for the last two years andScottish Hotel of the year last year. Withits individually designed rooms, one ofScotland’s top restaurants, and thetrendy R Bar featuring award-winningmixologist Andy Adams, Rocpool Reserve offers everything you need for a blissfully luxurious weekend away.
The hotel’s extra decadent rooms haveproven so popular with romantic weekendbreakers that another is about to beadded. extra decadence can be slippinginto the hot tub on your own privateterrace or watching aqua-vision TV in adouble shower, then strolling onto aheated balcony for drinks and alfrescodining. Bliss…
But it’s the hotel’s restaurant that’s beengetting all the attention recently. Underthe helm of new wonder chef, DaveyAspin, the menu has been attractingrave reviews from far and wide.
Famed for being one of the youngestchefs in Britain to win a coveted Michelinstar, Davey moved to Inverness for thejob, taking three members of his topteam with him.
Rocpool Reserve’s owner Adrian Pieracciniis delighted to have attracted Davey to upthe ante on the Scottish restaurant scene.
“We waited to find the right chef forRocpool Reserve and I’m absolutelyconvinced Davey is our man,” insisted Adrian.
“Already, the customer feedback andnumber of covers is proving I’m rightand I’m excited every time a customersits down to look at the menu.”
Culduthel Road, Inverness IV2 4AGT: +44 (0) 1463 240089e: [email protected] www.rocpool.com
The decadent,chic and hip
rooms also guaranteethe wow factor!“
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HALO 3
The third installment of this battle crazedtitle for 360, with record-breaking 1 millionorders in the States, is finally available inthe Uk. If you’re strong of mind and havea taste for energy drinks, kiss your job andfriends goodbye and let the milkmanknow you’ll see him in a month or so.This is what you’ve been waiting for.
Music
Film
Gam
esNINE BLACK ALPS -LOVE/HATE Released 15 October
More melodic than their debut CD, 2005’severything Is, Nine Black Alps returnwith Love/Hate. It includes the single,Burn Faster. This album sees them turningaway from the grunge sound. Thinkmore Lemonheads that Nirvana.
P.J. HARVEY -WHITE CHALKOut now
Polly Jane returns with her first CD sinceUh Huh Her. Hopefully, this will herald herreturn to performing live - somethingshe said she would no longer do.
300Released 1 October
Starring Gerard Butler and based on theFrank Miller (Sin City) graphic novel, 300 isan epic violent extravaganza for gorehounds everywhere. With stunningspecial effects and very little let-up inthe action, it looks like it will prove to bejust as popular on DVD as it was in itsimmensely successful theatrical run. See this if you liked Conan the Barbarianor Gladiator.
SPIDERMAN 3 Released 15 October
Spiderman returns in the long-awaitedthird outing for everyone’s favourite webslinger. Battling not one, not two, butthree villains, this is the most actionpacked spidey yet, with scenes to dazzleand amaze the entire family. A must forall comic book movie fans.
Trend thanks HMV’s very own spin doctors. HMV, 11-13 Union Bridge, Aberdeen AB11 6BE Tel: 01224 593535
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BY STeVeNFRASeR
BY WILkIe
*COMPETITION*
Rocpool Reserve is offering Trend readersthe chance to win a mid-week (Sunday toThursday), one-night dinner bed andbreakfast stay for two.
Simply e-mail your answer to the followingquestion to [email protected],quoting Rocpool in the subject box:NAME ROCPOOL RESERVE’S TRENDY BAR.Terms and conditions apply.
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Inverness, with its burgeoning restaurantscene and abundance of stunningscenery, is fast becoming a popularweekend break destination.
Short break visitors come from allaround the Uk but it’s surprising thatAberdonians, some of the city’s nearestneighbours, are more common thanmost. It’s perhaps because Inverness isso easy to reach - just two hours by train- but without doubt it is also down toScotland’s newest city’s fabulous choiceof cool hotels.
One of the most stylish is Rocpool Reserve, named Scottish Boutique Hotelof the Year for the last two years andScottish Hotel of the year last year. Withits individually designed rooms, one ofScotland’s top restaurants, and thetrendy R Bar featuring award-winningmixologist Andy Adams, Rocpool Reserve offers everything you need for a blissfully luxurious weekend away.
The hotel’s extra decadent rooms haveproven so popular with romantic weekendbreakers that another is about to beadded. extra decadence can be slippinginto the hot tub on your own privateterrace or watching aqua-vision TV in adouble shower, then strolling onto aheated balcony for drinks and alfrescodining. Bliss…
But it’s the hotel’s restaurant that’s beengetting all the attention recently. Underthe helm of new wonder chef, DaveyAspin, the menu has been attractingrave reviews from far and wide.
Famed for being one of the youngestchefs in Britain to win a coveted Michelinstar, Davey moved to Inverness for thejob, taking three members of his topteam with him.
Rocpool Reserve’s owner Adrian Pieracciniis delighted to have attracted Davey to upthe ante on the Scottish restaurant scene.
“We waited to find the right chef forRocpool Reserve and I’m absolutelyconvinced Davey is our man,” insisted Adrian.
“Already, the customer feedback andnumber of covers is proving I’m rightand I’m excited every time a customersits down to look at the menu.”
Culduthel Road, Inverness IV2 4AGT: +44 (0) 1463 240089e: [email protected] www.rocpool.com
The decadent,chic and hip
rooms also guaranteethe wow factor!“
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GGOO WWIILLDD IINN I have never been mistaken for Lara Croft. I’m not your stereo-typical all-action adventure heroine, given that I live in fourinch heels and opted to study Latin at school just to avoid running through mud once a week. Despite this, I find myselfheading to Deeside Activity Park, Restaurant and Farm Shopnear Lumphanan one damp Sunday morning.
The centre is a pleasantly scenic forty-minute drive from Aberdeen, and is well signposted. Luckily, I arrive ahead of avintage tractor rally visiting the activity centre. Being lodgedbehind one tractor on a country road can be frustrating. Beingwedged behind thirty might have led to an outbreak of theJeremy Clarksons.
The centre’s 100-acre site seems so tranquil that it’s difficult tobelieve that it attracts more than 35,000 visitors each year.
I’m put into the capable hands of ed, a member of the professionalinstruction team. Mountain biking is out, since my own bikehas 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 anded patiently takes me through the safety briefing and thequad’s controls. I still find an urge to accelerate at the sametime as braking, but eventually get the hang of it and followed’s quad round the field.
We move on to the range of target sports, which includecrossbow, clay and target shooting. Despite my protests thatI’ve no sense of aim whatsoever, we decide on archery. Amazingly, ed has me hitting the centre of the target at a fairdistance after four sets of arrows. He’s very tactful about pointingout that my aim will improve if I keep my eyes open when Irelease the bowstring.
I move indoors for a pick-me-up coffee. At the park, childrenare well catered for with a bouldering wall, bouncy castle, andoutdoor playground. kart racing, quad biking, target shootingand archery are available to the older kids.
The cosy restaurant has a family-friendly menu based on anexemplary range of quality local produce. There’s also a smallfarm shop packed with local goodies as well as the farm’s ownsucculent Aberdeen Angus beef.
Despite my lack of sporting prowess, I’d definitely go back. I thinkI’d like to try fly-fishing - as long as they could guarantee that Iwouldn’t catch any fish - or perhaps tackle the opposite challengeby steering a Land Rover. I might even try target shooting if Ican keep my eyes open when I pull a trigger. Maybe, justmaybe, there’s a little bit of Lara in me after all.Deeside Activity Park, Dess, Aboyne AB34 5BDtel: 01339 883536 www.deesideactivitypark.com
tthhee CCoouunnttrryyBY ALISON DANIELS
Flyglobespan is offering Trend readersthe chance to win two free returnflights from Aberdeen to the sunshine destinations of eitherMalaga or Tenerife.
To enter simply e-mail: [email protected] with flyglobespan in the subject box. Include yourname, postal address, daytime telephonenumber and where you picked up yourcopy of Trend. The competition closes onNovember 9, 2007.
The winner will be drawn at random andnotified by telephone on that day. The editor’sdecision is final.
Please state in your e-mail if you do not wishto be contacted by Trend or participatingcompanies regarding future promotions.
Win…
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.
• 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.
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GGOO WWIILLDD IINN I have never been mistaken for Lara Croft. I’m not your stereo-typical all-action adventure heroine, given that I live in fourinch heels and opted to study Latin at school just to avoid running through mud once a week. Despite this, I find myselfheading to Deeside Activity Park, Restaurant and Farm Shopnear Lumphanan one damp Sunday morning.
The centre is a pleasantly scenic forty-minute drive from Aberdeen, and is well signposted. Luckily, I arrive ahead of avintage tractor rally visiting the activity centre. Being lodgedbehind one tractor on a country road can be frustrating. Beingwedged behind thirty might have led to an outbreak of theJeremy Clarksons.
The centre’s 100-acre site seems so tranquil that it’s difficult tobelieve that it attracts more than 35,000 visitors each year.
I’m put into the capable hands of ed, a member of the professionalinstruction team. Mountain biking is out, since my own bikehas 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 anded patiently takes me through the safety briefing and thequad’s controls. I still find an urge to accelerate at the sametime as braking, but eventually get the hang of it and followed’s quad round the field.
We move on to the range of target sports, which includecrossbow, clay and target shooting. Despite my protests thatI’ve no sense of aim whatsoever, we decide on archery. Amazingly, ed has me hitting the centre of the target at a fairdistance after four sets of arrows. He’s very tactful about pointingout that my aim will improve if I keep my eyes open when Irelease the bowstring.
I move indoors for a pick-me-up coffee. At the park, childrenare well catered for with a bouldering wall, bouncy castle, andoutdoor playground. kart racing, quad biking, target shootingand archery are available to the older kids.
The cosy restaurant has a family-friendly menu based on anexemplary range of quality local produce. There’s also a smallfarm shop packed with local goodies as well as the farm’s ownsucculent Aberdeen Angus beef.
Despite my lack of sporting prowess, I’d definitely go back. I thinkI’d like to try fly-fishing - as long as they could guarantee that Iwouldn’t catch any fish - or perhaps tackle the opposite challengeby steering a Land Rover. I might even try target shooting if Ican keep my eyes open when I pull a trigger. Maybe, justmaybe, there’s a little bit of Lara in me after all.Deeside Activity Park, Dess, Aboyne AB34 5BDtel: 01339 883536 www.deesideactivitypark.com
tthhee CCoouunnttrryyBY ALISON DANIELS
Flyglobespan is offering Trend readersthe chance to win two free returnflights from Aberdeen to the sunshine destinations of eitherMalaga or Tenerife.
To enter simply e-mail: [email protected] with flyglobespan in the subject box. Include yourname, postal address, daytime telephonenumber and where you picked up yourcopy of Trend. The competition closes onNovember 9, 2007.
The winner will be drawn at random andnotified by telephone on that day. The editor’sdecision is final.
Please state in your e-mail if you do not wishto be contacted by Trend or participatingcompanies regarding future promotions.
Win…
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.
• 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.
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These days the market is all about cars that reflect ourlifestyle. Our parents may have been satisfied with thechoice 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 acar that looks as good on Union Street, as it does at the weekendsports centre.
This month we focus a sports coupé that fits this bill. The BMW325d 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-litrediesel from the 330d, without the second turbocharger.
At £29,920, the newcomer costs £2,300 less than the 330d, butit’s certainly not second best. This is a lively performer. It sprintsfrom 0-62 mph in 7.8 seconds. Yet with a little restraint it willtop 50 mpg on the open road.
That may prove difficult in practice, because the BMW 325dCoupé just loves to be driven. The interior looks superb and, fora coupé, rear seat space is remarkably practical.
It cruises smoothly and quietly on dual carriageways, with onlythe occasional ripple from the suspension – just to remind youof its sporting aspirations.
Turn off onto Aberdeenshire’s finest B roads and the 325d really comes alive. The chunky steering wheel feels genuinelyconnected to the wheels, with more weight and feedbackthan many rivals.
Combine this with a superb chassis balance and the 325d is thesort of car that will have you searching out the long way home.
BMW 325D SE COUPE
KKeenn MMccEEwweenn Director of an Aberdeen PR company, indulges his passionfor cars with a sideline as a motoring journalist. During his time writingand broadcasting about motoring matters he has been lucky enough todrive everything from Ferraris and Rolls Royces, through to a motorisedCadbury’s Creme Egg!
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These days the market is all about cars that reflect ourlifestyle. Our parents may have been satisfied with thechoice 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 acar that looks as good on Union Street, as it does at the weekendsports centre.
This month we focus a sports coupé that fits this bill. The BMW325d 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-litrediesel from the 330d, without the second turbocharger.
At £29,920, the newcomer costs £2,300 less than the 330d, butit’s certainly not second best. This is a lively performer. It sprintsfrom 0-62 mph in 7.8 seconds. Yet with a little restraint it willtop 50 mpg on the open road.
That may prove difficult in practice, because the BMW 325dCoupé just loves to be driven. The interior looks superb and, fora coupé, rear seat space is remarkably practical.
It cruises smoothly and quietly on dual carriageways, with onlythe occasional ripple from the suspension – just to remind youof its sporting aspirations.
Turn off onto Aberdeenshire’s finest B roads and the 325d really comes alive. The chunky steering wheel feels genuinelyconnected to the wheels, with more weight and feedbackthan many rivals.
Combine this with a superb chassis balance and the 325d is thesort of car that will have you searching out the long way home.
BMW 325D SE COUPE
KKeenn MMccEEwweenn Director of an Aberdeen PR company, indulges his passionfor cars with a sideline as a motoring journalist. During his time writingand broadcasting about motoring matters he has been lucky enough todrive everything from Ferraris and Rolls Royces, through to a motorisedCadbury’s Creme Egg!
New York, New York was the theme ofa fundraising ball, held at the Marcliffe,on September 14th for the Dreamscome True charity. The evening was organised by fiveAberdeen businessmen, includingJim Mitchell from JkM and Gary Walkerfrom St. James’s Place Partnership,who are running the New YorkMarathon to raise funds to benefitseriously or terminally ill children.
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Gordon and cynthia MacGregorhosted a fundraising event at theirhome at Tillycorthie Mansion, nearUdny on 1st September in aid of F.o.P.(Fibrodysplasia ossificans Progressiva).Hundreds of guests attended theevent in the house and grounds tosupport the worthwhile cause. An array of singers and entertainersperformed throughout theevening, which also included a battlere-enactment and a fireworks display.
Dreams Come True Fundraiser
Kerry Anne Sutherland & Julia Panciroli
Andy & Sherida Bain Kenny & Elspeth Watson Neil & Linzie McDonald
Duncan Barclay & Stacey Hopkin Emily & Alan MacDougall
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Olly Hutton, Kate Barnard & Tom BeeKannal Majeed & Kenzie StrachanLawrence Llewellyn Bowen, Cecile & Jackie
Diane & Stuart Heslop Louise & Damian McCann Cynthia & Gordon MacGregor
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New York, New York was the theme ofa fundraising ball, held at the Marcliffe,on September 14th for the Dreamscome True charity. The evening was organised by fiveAberdeen businessmen, includingJim Mitchell from JkM and Gary Walkerfrom St. James’s Place Partnership,who are running the New YorkMarathon to raise funds to benefitseriously or terminally ill children.
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Gordon and cynthia MacGregorhosted a fundraising event at theirhome at Tillycorthie Mansion, nearUdny on 1st September in aid of F.o.P.(Fibrodysplasia ossificans Progressiva).Hundreds of guests attended theevent in the house and grounds tosupport the worthwhile cause. An array of singers and entertainersperformed throughout theevening, which also included a battlere-enactment and a fireworks display.
Dreams Come True Fundraiser
Kerry Anne Sutherland & Julia Panciroli
Andy & Sherida Bain Kenny & Elspeth Watson Neil & Linzie McDonald
Duncan Barclay & Stacey Hopkin Emily & Alan MacDougall
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Tillycorthie Mansion
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Olly Hutton, Kate Barnard & Tom BeeKannal Majeed & Kenzie StrachanLawrence Llewellyn Bowen, Cecile & Jackie
Diane & Stuart Heslop Louise & Damian McCann Cynthia & Gordon MacGregor
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To purchase prints, please email: [email protected]
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albyn bar and restaurant (the)11a Albyn Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1Ye211666bieldside pub37 North Deeside Road, Bieldside, Aberdeen. AB15 9DB867891café 5252 The Green, Aberdeen. AB11 6Pe590094dizzy’s bar and diner70 Carden Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1UL625577enigmaThe Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1LB637373howies restaurant50 Chapel Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1SN639500la bonne baguette19 Correction Wynd, Aberdeen. AB10 1HP644445milton restaurant (the)Crathes, Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire. AB31 5QH01330 844566moonfish café (the)9 Correction Wynd, Aberdeen. AB10 1HP644166musa33 exchange Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6PH571771no.10 tavern ltd.10 Queens Terrace, Aberdeen. AB10 1XL631928
number 1 bar brasserie1 Queens Terrace, Aberdeen. AB10 1XL611909olive grove at granholm (the)Granholm Village, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. AB22 8AA821700olive tree (the)34 Queens Road, Aberdeen. AB15 4YF208877paramount bar1-25 Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6eA590500
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adrian smith saabBridge of Don Ind. est, Aberdeen. AB23 8eZ826000Jr Weir366 king Street, Aberdeen. AB24 5TR634211porsche centreGreenwell Road, east Tullos, Aberdeen. AB12 3AX877778specialist cars audiAbbotswell Road, West Tullos, Aberdeen. AB12 3AD400500town & county land roverGreenwell Road, east Tullos, Aberdeen. AB12 3AX871219town & county subaru & isuzuGreenwell Road, east Tullos, Aberdeen. AB12 3AX874333
coFFee shops and delis
beans coffee ltd.454/456 Union Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1TR643952breadmaker (the)50-52 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen. AB25 1N641520browns café279 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen. AB25 2YB637730café galleriUnit 6, The Galleria, Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6FB596700
cults caféUnit 12, The Courtyard, Cults, Aberdeen. AB15 9SD862690dejavu55d Rose Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1UB624488mediterrano40 St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen. AB25 1JA639799rocksalt and snails40 Swithin Street, Aberdeen. AB10 6XJ200012starbucks coffee company ltd.208 Union Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1DW622260
golF centres
aspire golf centreSouth Deeside Road, Aberdeen. AB12 5YN865750craibstone golf clubParkhead, Bucksburn. Aberdeen. AB12 5GL716777inchmarlo resort and golf centreInchmarlo, Banchory, Royal Deeside. AB31 4BQ01330 826424meldrum house golf clubOld Meldrum, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie, AB51 0Ae01651 873553peterculter golf clubOldtown, Burnside Road, Peterculter ,AB14 0LN735245
hair and beauty
beauty Fountain,the51 Holburn Road, Aberdeen. AB10 6eY212888beauty uncovered381 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen. AB15 9SX869882biyoni55 Skene Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1QD626602Findlays12 Albyn Grove, Aberdeen.AB10 6SQ574657
Findlays365 Holburn Street, Aberdeen. AB10 7FQ593431First nails plus beauty1 South Crown Street, Aberdeen. AB11 7RQ593232house,the34 Great Western Road, Aberdeen. AB10 6PY586699ishoka11 Albyn Terrace, Aberdeen. AB10 1YP641900ishoka33 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen. AB25 1NQ624449mens room,the6 Waverley Place, Aberdeen.643737orkid85 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen. AB15 9DS864444saks hair and beautyDavid Lloyd Leisure, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen. AB10 7AY200306saks hair and beauty409 Union Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6DA212020salon 70 unisex hairdressers70 Great Western Road, Aberdeen. AB10 6PY573727sun spot,the133 Broomhill Road, Aberdeen. AB10 6JQ200123toni and guy373 Union Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6BT593939West end hair and beauty72 Countesswells Road, Aberdeen. AB15 7YJ322474
health and Fitness
aberdeen petroleum clubkippie Lodge,Milltimber, Aberdeen. AB13 0AB732677curvesUnit 9,The Galleria,Langstane Place,Aberdeen. AB11 6FB596720curves17a North Street, Inverurie, AB41 4RJ01467 621199curvesUnit 3, Nuirend Road, Portlethen, Aberdeen. AB12 4XP780777curvesUnit 5, Ashdale Drive, Westhill, Aberdeenshire. AB32 6LP740063
exelFarburn Ind. estate, Dyce, Aberdeen. AB21 7PB833170livingWell health club161 Springfield Road, Aberdeen. AB15 7AQ209867rgu sportGarthdee Road, Aberdeen. AB10 5Ge263769Warehouse health club, the20 Mearns Street, Aberdeen. AB11 5AT571457
healthcare
albyn dental practice (the)22 Albyn Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1YT582814albyn hospital21-24 Albyn Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1RW595993orthodontic clinic (the)9 Golden Square, Aberdeen. AB10 1RB611633orthoworld24-26 Thistle Road, Aberdeen. AB10 1XD638404
hotels
aberdeen thistle caledonian hotel10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen. AB10 1We640233ardoe house hotelSouth Deeside Road, Blairs, Aberdeen. AB12 5YP860600atholl hotel54 kings Gate, Aberdeen. AB15 4YN323505,60brentwood hotel101 Crown Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6HH595440carmelite hotelStirling Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6JU589101copthorne hotel (the)122 Huntly Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1SU630404cults hotel (the)North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen. AB15 9Se867632dutch mill (the)7 Queens Road, Aberdeen. AB15 4NR322555express by holiday inn29-43 Chapel Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1SU623500holiday inn aberdeen WestWesthill, Aberdeen. AB32 6TT270300
marcliffe @ pitfodels (the)North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen. AB15 9YA861000mariner hotel (the)349 Great Western Road, Aberdeen. AB10 6NW588901norwood hall hotelGarthdee Road, Cults, Aberdeen. AB15 9FX868951palm court hotel81 Seafield Road, Aberdeen. AB15 7YX310351patio hotelBeach Boulevard, Aberdeen. AB24 5eF633339raemoir house hotelRaemoir, Banchory, kincardineshire. AB31 4eD01330 824884simpson’s hotel59 Queens Road, Aberdeen. AB15 4YP327777soprano st. magnus court hotel20 Guild Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6NF589411
JeWellers
Finnies the Jewellers219 George Street, Aberdeen. AB25 1eD636632John park (Jeweller) ltd.17 Rose Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1TX646599menzies designer JewellersThe Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1LB641031
miscellaneous
a alterations & tailoring8 Rose Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1UA648277autospaNorth Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen. AB15 9YA863444danscentre89 Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen. AB25 3RS647341Washbay,the54 Salisbury Terrace, Aberdeen. AB10 6QH213119
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avc brand advertisingWellington Circle, Altens, Aberdeen. AB15 4Ye217300big partnership (the)11a Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen. AB11 6De578175
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albyn bar and restaurant (the)11a Albyn Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1Ye211666bieldside pub37 North Deeside Road, Bieldside, Aberdeen. AB15 9DB867891café 5252 The Green, Aberdeen. AB11 6Pe590094dizzy’s bar and diner70 Carden Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1UL625577enigmaThe Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1LB637373howies restaurant50 Chapel Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1SN639500la bonne baguette19 Correction Wynd, Aberdeen. AB10 1HP644445milton restaurant (the)Crathes, Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire. AB31 5QH01330 844566moonfish café (the)9 Correction Wynd, Aberdeen. AB10 1HP644166musa33 exchange Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6PH571771no.10 tavern ltd.10 Queens Terrace, Aberdeen. AB10 1XL631928
number 1 bar brasserie1 Queens Terrace, Aberdeen. AB10 1XL611909olive grove at granholm (the)Granholm Village, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. AB22 8AA821700olive tree (the)34 Queens Road, Aberdeen. AB15 4YF208877paramount bar1-25 Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6eA590500
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adrian smith saabBridge of Don Ind. est, Aberdeen. AB23 8eZ826000Jr Weir366 king Street, Aberdeen. AB24 5TR634211porsche centreGreenwell Road, east Tullos, Aberdeen. AB12 3AX877778specialist cars audiAbbotswell Road, West Tullos, Aberdeen. AB12 3AD400500town & county land roverGreenwell Road, east Tullos, Aberdeen. AB12 3AX871219town & county subaru & isuzuGreenwell Road, east Tullos, Aberdeen. AB12 3AX874333
coFFee shops and delis
beans coffee ltd.454/456 Union Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1TR643952breadmaker (the)50-52 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen. AB25 1N641520browns café279 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen. AB25 2YB637730café galleriUnit 6, The Galleria, Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6FB596700
cults caféUnit 12, The Courtyard, Cults, Aberdeen. AB15 9SD862690dejavu55d Rose Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1UB624488mediterrano40 St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen. AB25 1JA639799rocksalt and snails40 Swithin Street, Aberdeen. AB10 6XJ200012starbucks coffee company ltd.208 Union Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1DW622260
golF centres
aspire golf centreSouth Deeside Road, Aberdeen. AB12 5YN865750craibstone golf clubParkhead, Bucksburn. Aberdeen. AB12 5GL716777inchmarlo resort and golf centreInchmarlo, Banchory, Royal Deeside. AB31 4BQ01330 826424meldrum house golf clubOld Meldrum, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie, AB51 0Ae01651 873553peterculter golf clubOldtown, Burnside Road, Peterculter ,AB14 0LN735245
hair and beauty
beauty Fountain,the51 Holburn Road, Aberdeen. AB10 6eY212888beauty uncovered381 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen. AB15 9SX869882biyoni55 Skene Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1QD626602Findlays12 Albyn Grove, Aberdeen.AB10 6SQ574657
Findlays365 Holburn Street, Aberdeen. AB10 7FQ593431First nails plus beauty1 South Crown Street, Aberdeen. AB11 7RQ593232house,the34 Great Western Road, Aberdeen. AB10 6PY586699ishoka11 Albyn Terrace, Aberdeen. AB10 1YP641900ishoka33 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen. AB25 1NQ624449mens room,the6 Waverley Place, Aberdeen.643737orkid85 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen. AB15 9DS864444saks hair and beautyDavid Lloyd Leisure, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen. AB10 7AY200306saks hair and beauty409 Union Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6DA212020salon 70 unisex hairdressers70 Great Western Road, Aberdeen. AB10 6PY573727sun spot,the133 Broomhill Road, Aberdeen. AB10 6JQ200123toni and guy373 Union Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6BT593939West end hair and beauty72 Countesswells Road, Aberdeen. AB15 7YJ322474
health and Fitness
aberdeen petroleum clubkippie Lodge,Milltimber, Aberdeen. AB13 0AB732677curvesUnit 9,The Galleria,Langstane Place,Aberdeen. AB11 6FB596720curves17a North Street, Inverurie, AB41 4RJ01467 621199curvesUnit 3, Nuirend Road, Portlethen, Aberdeen. AB12 4XP780777curvesUnit 5, Ashdale Drive, Westhill, Aberdeenshire. AB32 6LP740063
exelFarburn Ind. estate, Dyce, Aberdeen. AB21 7PB833170livingWell health club161 Springfield Road, Aberdeen. AB15 7AQ209867rgu sportGarthdee Road, Aberdeen. AB10 5Ge263769Warehouse health club, the20 Mearns Street, Aberdeen. AB11 5AT571457
healthcare
albyn dental practice (the)22 Albyn Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1YT582814albyn hospital21-24 Albyn Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1RW595993orthodontic clinic (the)9 Golden Square, Aberdeen. AB10 1RB611633orthoworld24-26 Thistle Road, Aberdeen. AB10 1XD638404
hotels
aberdeen thistle caledonian hotel10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen. AB10 1We640233ardoe house hotelSouth Deeside Road, Blairs, Aberdeen. AB12 5YP860600atholl hotel54 kings Gate, Aberdeen. AB15 4YN323505,60brentwood hotel101 Crown Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6HH595440carmelite hotelStirling Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6JU589101copthorne hotel (the)122 Huntly Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1SU630404cults hotel (the)North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen. AB15 9Se867632dutch mill (the)7 Queens Road, Aberdeen. AB15 4NR322555express by holiday inn29-43 Chapel Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1SU623500holiday inn aberdeen WestWesthill, Aberdeen. AB32 6TT270300
marcliffe @ pitfodels (the)North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen. AB15 9YA861000mariner hotel (the)349 Great Western Road, Aberdeen. AB10 6NW588901norwood hall hotelGarthdee Road, Cults, Aberdeen. AB15 9FX868951palm court hotel81 Seafield Road, Aberdeen. AB15 7YX310351patio hotelBeach Boulevard, Aberdeen. AB24 5eF633339raemoir house hotelRaemoir, Banchory, kincardineshire. AB31 4eD01330 824884simpson’s hotel59 Queens Road, Aberdeen. AB15 4YP327777soprano st. magnus court hotel20 Guild Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6NF589411
JeWellers
Finnies the Jewellers219 George Street, Aberdeen. AB25 1eD636632John park (Jeweller) ltd.17 Rose Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1TX646599menzies designer JewellersThe Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1LB641031
miscellaneous
a alterations & tailoring8 Rose Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1UA648277autospaNorth Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen. AB15 9YA863444danscentre89 Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen. AB25 3RS647341Washbay,the54 Salisbury Terrace, Aberdeen. AB10 6QH213119
oFFices
avc brand advertisingWellington Circle, Altens, Aberdeen. AB15 4Ye217300big partnership (the)11a Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen. AB11 6De578175
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serviced apartments
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