APRIL / MAY 09

FASHION | BEAUTY | FOOD | PROPERTY | INTERIORS | REVIEWS | CARS

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Cherie BlossomBeloved spring wear

Body & MindAlternative fitness techniques

Just DaaahlingMeet the stars’ theatrical costumeand bridal gown designer

On the Tee withGolfing gizmos

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Win . . .Dinner for twoAn interior design consultationAn overnight stay ina country house hotel

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The Perfect Venue

Set amidst the beautiful scenery ofRoyal Deeside, and at the beginningof the Castle and Whisky trails, theMilton is ideal for a range of events.

TThhee MMiillttoonn Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH

Tel: 01330 844566 email: info@themilton.co.ukwww.themilton.co.uk

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An Exhibition of Paintings by

PaulMuzni

Saturday 2nd May -Sat 16th May 2009

> Back Study Oil on canvas,25cm x 25cm

100 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen AB15 4TLTel/Fax: (01224) 323247info@rendezvous-gallery.co.ukwww.rendezvous-gallery.co.uk

The Rendezvous Gallery

Open Daily Mon - Sat10am - 6pm

The Perfect Venue

Set amidst the beautiful scenery ofRoyal Deeside, and at the beginningof the Castle and Whisky trails, theMilton is ideal for a range of events.

TThhee MMiillttoonn Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH

Tel: 01330 844566 email: info@themilton.co.ukwww.themilton.co.uk

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PROFILE

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ADVERTISEMENTS

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An Exhibition of Paintings by

PaulMuzni

Saturday 2nd May -Sat 16th May 2009

> Back Study Oil on canvas,25cm x 25cm

100 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen AB15 4TLTel/Fax: (01224) 323247info@rendezvous-gallery.co.ukwww.rendezvous-gallery.co.uk

The Rendezvous Gallery

Open Daily Mon - Sat10am - 6pm

A promising start to spring has seen us shedding the threadsand breaking out of our winter cocoon to enjoy the longerevenings with colleagues and friends after a day at the office.

In this issue, we bring you Trend’s recommendations forAberdeen’s most welcoming after-work wind-down venues.Put our tips to the test. It would be churlish not to…

Our fashion spreads – featuring a local model, as always - bringyou a breath of fresh air with breezy florals and sun-sationalseasonal tones, all available within the Aberdeen area.

We show you how to embrace the summer by toning yourtorso through alternative fitness techniques, kendo and poledancing. Give them a try.

Again, Trend is a platform on which we showcase local talents.This time, it’s Banff’s Gwen Russell - costume designer toHollywood’s leading ladies and now also designer of exquisitebridal gowns.

We also introduce you to interior designer, Lynne Frost, and toself-taught landscape painter and sculptor, Lesley McKenzie.

There are great competitions, too.

But, what do you think? Turn to page 48 for news of our newletters page, in which we’ll invite you to have your say aboutTrend and living a modern life in Aberdeen. Until June…

Best wishes, niki tennant,editor

EDITOR’S ETCHINGS

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ttrreenndd AAbbeerrddeeeenn

published byTrend Productions LtdThe Bank, 292 Rosemount PlaceAberdeen, AB25 2YA

Tel: +44 (0) 1224 631141Fax: +44 (0) 1224 622280info@trendmagazine.co.ukwww.trendmagazine.co.uk

directorGill Buyers - gill@trendmagazine.co.uk

editorNiki Tennant - niki@trendmagazine.co.uk

Advertising & distributionGill Buyers - gill@trendmagazine.co.uk

FinAnce & AdministrAtionJill Walker - jwalker@trendmagazine.co.uk

business developmentSarah Wattie - sarah@trendmagazine.co.uk

eventsLynn Batham - lynn@trendmagazine.co.ukNicola Smith - nicola@trendmagazine.co.uk

design & productionEQ Design Limited

Contents

FASHION 14 Cherie Blossom… Darling Spring Wear

HEALTH AND BEAUTY22 Face it… Seasonal Beauty Tips

FOOD AND DRINK25 Win Dinner for Two at Double Tree30 Deli Focus32 After Work Wind-down

HOMES AND INTERIORS34 Through the Window with Lynne Frost40 Win a Design Consultation

with Trendenza44 In-Tune Interiors at Sopranos

TRAVEL42 Lose Yourself at Regal Roxburghe43 Win an Overnight Stay at Raemoir House60 The Spice of Life…

the Mexican State of Los Cabos

GADGETS56 Golfing Gizmos to a Tee

SHOPPING20 It’s a Breeze…

Spring Things for Boys & Girls22 You’ve Clicked… On-line Shopping

FEATURES08 You Said It38 Trend’s Life with Style Awards Takes

Centre Stage47 Pole-try in Motion52 Lifting the Veil on Costume & Bridal

Designer Gwen Russell74 On the Bench with Willie Miller

ART AND CULTURE54 Artist Lesley McKenzie Shares her

New Horizons55 Book Reviews: City Guides

MOTORING58 Two Wheels: the Psyche of the Bike

SOCIETY66 Take Me Take Me70 Glamorous Gatherings

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Editor’s welcome

Cover Image -Julia MacraePhotograph byRoss Mitchell

A promising start to spring has seen us shedding the threadsand breaking out of our winter cocoon to enjoy the longerevenings with colleagues and friends after a day at the office.

In this issue, we bring you Trend’s recommendations forAberdeen’s most welcoming after-work wind-down venues.Put our tips to the test. It would be churlish not to…

Our fashion spreads – featuring a local model, as always - bringyou a breath of fresh air with breezy florals and sun-sationalseasonal tones, all available within the Aberdeen area.

We show you how to embrace the summer by toning yourtorso through alternative fitness techniques, kendo and poledancing. Give them a try.

Again, Trend is a platform on which we showcase local talents.This time, it’s Banff’s Gwen Russell - costume designer toHollywood’s leading ladies and now also designer of exquisitebridal gowns.

We also introduce you to interior designer, Lynne Frost, and toself-taught landscape painter and sculptor, Lesley McKenzie.

There are great competitions, too.

But, what do you think? Turn to page 48 for news of our newletters page, in which we’ll invite you to have your say aboutTrend and living a modern life in Aberdeen. Until June…

Best wishes, niki tennant,editor

EDITOR’S ETCHINGS

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PROFILE

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ttrreenndd AAbbeerrddeeeenn

published byTrend Productions LtdThe Bank, 292 Rosemount PlaceAberdeen, AB25 2YA

Tel: +44 (0) 1224 631141Fax: +44 (0) 1224 622280info@trendmagazine.co.ukwww.trendmagazine.co.uk

directorGill Buyers - gill@trendmagazine.co.uk

editorNiki Tennant - niki@trendmagazine.co.uk

Advertising & distributionGill Buyers - gill@trendmagazine.co.uk

FinAnce & AdministrAtionJill Walker - jwalker@trendmagazine.co.uk

business developmentSarah Wattie - sarah@trendmagazine.co.uk

eventsLynn Batham - lynn@trendmagazine.co.ukNicola Smith - nicola@trendmagazine.co.uk

design & productionEQ Design Limited

Contents

FASHION 14 Cherie Blossom… Darling Spring Wear

HEALTH AND BEAUTY22 Face it… Seasonal Beauty Tips

FOOD AND DRINK25 Win Dinner for Two at Double Tree30 Deli Focus32 After Work Wind-down

HOMES AND INTERIORS34 Through the Window with Lynne Frost40 Win a Design Consultation

with Trendenza44 In-Tune Interiors at Sopranos

TRAVEL42 Lose Yourself at Regal Roxburghe43 Win an Overnight Stay at Raemoir House60 The Spice of Life…

the Mexican State of Los Cabos

GADGETS56 Golfing Gizmos to a Tee

SHOPPING20 It’s a Breeze…

Spring Things for Boys & Girls22 You’ve Clicked… On-line Shopping

FEATURES08 You Said It38 Trend’s Life with Style Awards Takes

Centre Stage47 Pole-try in Motion52 Lifting the Veil on Costume & Bridal

Designer Gwen Russell74 On the Bench with Willie Miller

ART AND CULTURE54 Artist Lesley McKenzie Shares her

New Horizons55 Book Reviews: City Guides

MOTORING58 Two Wheels: the Psyche of the Bike

SOCIETY66 Take Me Take Me70 Glamorous Gatherings

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Editor’s welcome

Cover Image -Julia MacraePhotograph byRoss Mitchell

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Contributors01 DAVID NICHOLSON Music contributor David Nicholson was a member of local bandDriveblind. After signing a deal with A&M/Geffen Records in 2003, the band moved to Los Angeles andspent 5 years writing, recording and touring the US before splitting last year. Now he is back inAberdeen to be with his fiancé Laura and Walter their cat. He hopes that his articles may influencepeople to discover some of the fantastic talent available on their own doorstep. “Aberdeen is full ofmusic fans,” he says, “as evidenced by the numbers who turn out for acts such as The Killers and SnowPatrol when they come to town. More of these people should be willing to pay a couple of quid andsupport a local band once in a while. They’d be surprised at how good many of these bands are..”. See his latest article on page 57 for more...

02 DAVID GILLANDERS David is better known to us as former British Rally Champion 1987 and Scottish RallyCar Champion 1995. David’s wealth of experience in the motor industry gives him a unique insight and view of motoring.

03 ALISON DANIELS Alison Daniels writes for many publications and is our ‘roving reporter’. She lives onthe outskirts of Aberdeen.

04 CAROL BROWN Carol Brown has been tasting, talking, teaching and writing about wine in and aroundAberdeen and Scotland, for more than 10 years.

05 SARAH WATTIE A graduate from Heriot Watt, Sarah is now putting her degree to good use as TrendsBusiness Development Co-ordinator, and when not working she can be found enjoying the many hot spots thatAberdeen has to offer.

06 NICOLA SMITH Nicola Smith is from Aberdeen, and is currently a second year student at the RobertGordon University studying Publishing with Journalism.

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

08 VICKY HARAZIM Vicky Harazim is currently in her first year of studying Media Studies at The RobertGordon University. She has contributed to a number of regional newspapers and magazines. She loves films,shopping and going out.

09 BEN TRITTON Ben Tritton is currently in his first year studying Media at Aberdeen College. Ben has a loveof fashion and issues relating to war, and hopes to pursue a successful career as a journalist in one of those areas.

10 STEPHANIE FORRESTStephanie Forrest graduated in 2007 with a first-class Honours degree inFashion Textiles. In her spare time she designs jewellery, which can be seen in this issue’s fashion shoot, on whichshe was the stylist. She hopes to continue her studies and complete a Masters in the future.

11 ROSS MITCHELL Ross Mitchell obtained Honours with First Class at Heriot Watt University EdinburghCollege of Art in 2003, and was awarded first place and overall winner of the Fuji-Film Student Photographer of TheYear Awards 2003 for his social documentary work. www.rossmitchell.com

12 FIONA SMITH Accomplished make-up artist Fiona Smith trained at the Chanel Make-up Academy inLondon. She has been working fully-trained for over four years nationally and internationally, including a spell working in Moscow.

13 JUDY MARSHALL After several years teaching English in Finland, Judy has moved back home to Aberdeento pursue a career as a freelance writer, with the hope of combining her love of travel with her literary ambitions.

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Contributors01 DAVID NICHOLSON Music contributor David Nicholson was a member of local bandDriveblind. After signing a deal with A&M/Geffen Records in 2003, the band moved to Los Angeles andspent 5 years writing, recording and touring the US before splitting last year. Now he is back inAberdeen to be with his fiancé Laura and Walter their cat. He hopes that his articles may influencepeople to discover some of the fantastic talent available on their own doorstep. “Aberdeen is full ofmusic fans,” he says, “as evidenced by the numbers who turn out for acts such as The Killers and SnowPatrol when they come to town. More of these people should be willing to pay a couple of quid andsupport a local band once in a while. They’d be surprised at how good many of these bands are..”. See his latest article on page 57 for more...

02 DAVID GILLANDERS David is better known to us as former British Rally Champion 1987 and Scottish RallyCar Champion 1995. David’s wealth of experience in the motor industry gives him a unique insight and view of motoring.

03 ALISON DANIELS Alison Daniels writes for many publications and is our ‘roving reporter’. She lives onthe outskirts of Aberdeen.

04 CAROL BROWN Carol Brown has been tasting, talking, teaching and writing about wine in and aroundAberdeen and Scotland, for more than 10 years.

05 SARAH WATTIE A graduate from Heriot Watt, Sarah is now putting her degree to good use as TrendsBusiness Development Co-ordinator, and when not working she can be found enjoying the many hot spots thatAberdeen has to offer.

06 NICOLA SMITH Nicola Smith is from Aberdeen, and is currently a second year student at the RobertGordon University studying Publishing with Journalism.

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

08 VICKY HARAZIM Vicky Harazim is currently in her first year of studying Media Studies at The RobertGordon University. She has contributed to a number of regional newspapers and magazines. She loves films,shopping and going out.

09 BEN TRITTON Ben Tritton is currently in his first year studying Media at Aberdeen College. Ben has a loveof fashion and issues relating to war, and hopes to pursue a successful career as a journalist in one of those areas.

10 STEPHANIE FORRESTStephanie Forrest graduated in 2007 with a first-class Honours degree inFashion Textiles. In her spare time she designs jewellery, which can be seen in this issue’s fashion shoot, on whichshe was the stylist. She hopes to continue her studies and complete a Masters in the future.

11 ROSS MITCHELL Ross Mitchell obtained Honours with First Class at Heriot Watt University EdinburghCollege of Art in 2003, and was awarded first place and overall winner of the Fuji-Film Student Photographer of TheYear Awards 2003 for his social documentary work. www.rossmitchell.com

12 FIONA SMITH Accomplished make-up artist Fiona Smith trained at the Chanel Make-up Academy inLondon. She has been working fully-trained for over four years nationally and internationally, including a spell working in Moscow.

13 JUDY MARSHALL After several years teaching English in Finland, Judy has moved back home to Aberdeento pursue a career as a freelance writer, with the hope of combining her love of travel with her literary ambitions.

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Matthew Macdonald,19, Sports ScienceStudent, Aberdeen

The buildingexcitement of goingover to America soonto work with childrenat a camp called CampPartland keeps a springin my step, because I’m looking forward tovisiting America andfacing a new challenge.

Laura Doole, 19,Sculpture Student,Aberdeen

I’m really excited aboutgoing to T in the Parkthis year. I cannot waitto see Blur perform, andI’m going with closefriends and myboyfriend so hopefully itis going to be amazing.

Blair Daniel, 18,Retail Assistant,Concept

I’m going to Ibiza inJuly with 10 of mymates for a goodholiday. I’m reallyexcited about going.The quicker it comes the better.

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Katie Brown, 19, Student studying inAberdeen

I’m going to Paris in thesummer with a group offriends and we areplanning on a trip toDisney Land Paris, soI’m looking forward toacting like a big kid,and having fun.

Fiona Wark, 23,Midwife, Aberdeen

I have five weddings togo to this year, whichmeans I’ll be reallybusy. It’s great thoughbecause it means I getto buy lots of newdresses and shoes.

You said it... whAt puts A spring in your step?

> Interviews by Ben Tritton

< Neil Scott, 27, Banking Adviser,Clydesdale Bank

I keep a spring in my step because I get to play rugby every Saturday with friends. It’s a sport I absolutely love playing andwatching. It gives me a lot of satisfactionand puts a huge smile on my face.

>Tori Chalmers, 18, Student, Aberdeen

The thought of getting out of the coldand going back to America soon tovisit all of my family in Houston,Texas keeps a spring in my step.”

Matthew Macdonald,19, Sports ScienceStudent, Aberdeen

The buildingexcitement of goingover to America soonto work with childrenat a camp called CampPartland keeps a springin my step, because I’m looking forward tovisiting America andfacing a new challenge.

Laura Doole, 19,Sculpture Student,Aberdeen

I’m really excited aboutgoing to T in the Parkthis year. I cannot waitto see Blur perform, andI’m going with closefriends and myboyfriend so hopefully itis going to be amazing.

Blair Daniel, 18,Retail Assistant,Concept

I’m going to Ibiza inJuly with 10 of mymates for a goodholiday. I’m reallyexcited about going.The quicker it comes the better.

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Katie Brown, 19, Student studying inAberdeen

I’m going to Paris in thesummer with a group offriends and we areplanning on a trip toDisney Land Paris, soI’m looking forward toacting like a big kid,and having fun.

Fiona Wark, 23,Midwife, Aberdeen

I have five weddings togo to this year, whichmeans I’ll be reallybusy. It’s great thoughbecause it means I getto buy lots of newdresses and shoes.

You said it... whAt puts A spring in your step?

> Interviews by Ben Tritton

< Neil Scott, 27, Banking Adviser,Clydesdale Bank

I keep a spring in my step because I get to play rugby every Saturday with friends. It’s a sport I absolutely love playing andwatching. It gives me a lot of satisfactionand puts a huge smile on my face.

>Tori Chalmers, 18, Student, Aberdeen

The thought of getting out of the coldand going back to America soon tovisit all of my family in Houston,Texas keeps a spring in my step.”

ADVERTORIAL

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ADVERTORIAL

Sinclairs bag Radley!

After an Autumn of grey and black, Spring ’09 has explodedwith a kaleidoscope of strong, vibrant primary colours.

A contemporary romantic mood flows through manywomenswear collections where vivid colours and oversizedprints have been used to create bold statements, whilefeminine details, sheer fabrics and a delicate colour paletteoffer a softer look.

@hamishmunro, the ‘ Set ‘ collection epitomises this trendwith a palette of fruity summer hues that include limegreen, berry, lavender, blush pink and indigo blue. Tying upthe collection we focus on romantic neutrals.

Footwear brands also sizzle this season in neon brights andmetallics. Wedges are definitely back - team up with skirts anddresses, wide leg trousers, crops or jeans. There’s somethingabout platforms that make us crave hot temperatures andstylish outfits. Wear with a shift dress to show off those endlesslegs, either bare or with coloured tights.

The combinations are endless – the only rule is to keep thelook simple but striking.

Have fun with colour.

@hamishmunro

Romanticmood gripsSpring ‘09> WORDS BY SUSAN PATTERSON, DIRECTOR @HAMISHMUNRO

Sinclairs of Inverurie are delighted to announce the arrival ofRadley and Tula handbags & accessories, to add to the growingrange of gifts available within their 7,000 sq.ft store in Inverurie.

The jewellery department has ranges to suit all ages, and thewatch department has major brands such as Baume andMercier and DKNY, to name but a few.

The fine gifts department boasts an array of internationalbrand names and 4 impressive in-store displays fromSwarovski, Dalvey, Cross Pens and Newbridge silverware.

Their restaurant provides a daily choice of homebakes,breakfast snacks, soups, fresh sandwiches, and chef's specials.

The workshop can repair, remodel or simply clean yourjewellery on the premises by our highly experienced jeweller,Steve Mitchell. Steve also conducts valuations, designsand commissions.

All in all, Sinclairs offer a truly unique shopping experienceunder one roof - why not pay them a visit.

@hamishmunro19-25 Thistle St, Aberdeen AB10 1UY. T: 01224 641388

ADVERTORIAL

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ADVERTORIAL

Sinclairs bag Radley!

After an Autumn of grey and black, Spring ’09 has explodedwith a kaleidoscope of strong, vibrant primary colours.

A contemporary romantic mood flows through manywomenswear collections where vivid colours and oversizedprints have been used to create bold statements, whilefeminine details, sheer fabrics and a delicate colour paletteoffer a softer look.

@hamishmunro, the ‘ Set ‘ collection epitomises this trendwith a palette of fruity summer hues that include limegreen, berry, lavender, blush pink and indigo blue. Tying upthe collection we focus on romantic neutrals.

Footwear brands also sizzle this season in neon brights andmetallics. Wedges are definitely back - team up with skirts anddresses, wide leg trousers, crops or jeans. There’s somethingabout platforms that make us crave hot temperatures andstylish outfits. Wear with a shift dress to show off those endlesslegs, either bare or with coloured tights.

The combinations are endless – the only rule is to keep thelook simple but striking.

Have fun with colour.

@hamishmunro

Romanticmood gripsSpring ‘09> WORDS BY SUSAN PATTERSON, DIRECTOR @HAMISHMUNRO

Sinclairs of Inverurie are delighted to announce the arrival ofRadley and Tula handbags & accessories, to add to the growingrange of gifts available within their 7,000 sq.ft store in Inverurie.

The jewellery department has ranges to suit all ages, and thewatch department has major brands such as Baume andMercier and DKNY, to name but a few.

The fine gifts department boasts an array of internationalbrand names and 4 impressive in-store displays fromSwarovski, Dalvey, Cross Pens and Newbridge silverware.

Their restaurant provides a daily choice of homebakes,breakfast snacks, soups, fresh sandwiches, and chef's specials.

The workshop can repair, remodel or simply clean yourjewellery on the premises by our highly experienced jeweller,Steve Mitchell. Steve also conducts valuations, designsand commissions.

All in all, Sinclairs offer a truly unique shopping experienceunder one roof - why not pay them a visit.

@hamishmunro19-25 Thistle St, Aberdeen AB10 1UY. T: 01224 641388

ADVERTISING

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After 21 years as a retail professional, B’s Kneesproprietor, Jackie Allen, has answered the call of today’sdiscerning women by creating a luxurious but daring,funky personal shopping haven.

Designed for those who’d relish a fashion confidence-boost away from prying eyes, for friends and family whowant a fun few hours of ‘Pretty Woman’-stylepampering, this appointments-only service is alsotailored for the corporate market.

Every lady deserves to feellike a princess… and everyprincess deserves the RedCarpet Room treatment.It’s the B’s Knees.

B’s Knees by Appointment2 Urquhart Road, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire AB51 0EXT: 01651 873270

Unit 9,The MallUnion Street, Aberdeen

T 01224 211151

www.ab1collectables.co.uk

Man-made gem qualityclarity, fire and brilliance surpassingeven the finest premium diamonds

Nevada Diamond CZ

Just launched

in the UK

Exclusive to our store

in Aberdeen

ADVERTISING

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After 21 years as a retail professional, B’s Kneesproprietor, Jackie Allen, has answered the call of today’sdiscerning women by creating a luxurious but daring,funky personal shopping haven.

Designed for those who’d relish a fashion confidence-boost away from prying eyes, for friends and family whowant a fun few hours of ‘Pretty Woman’-stylepampering, this appointments-only service is alsotailored for the corporate market.

Every lady deserves to feellike a princess… and everyprincess deserves the RedCarpet Room treatment.It’s the B’s Knees.

B’s Knees by Appointment2 Urquhart Road, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire AB51 0EXT: 01651 873270

Unit 9,The MallUnion Street, Aberdeen

T 01224 211151

www.ab1collectables.co.uk

Man-made gem qualityclarity, fire and brilliance surpassingeven the finest premium diamonds

Nevada Diamond CZ

Just launched

in the UK

Exclusive to our store

in Aberdeen

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Leather gloves, All Saints, £50 .

Suede fringe bag, Oasis, £70 .Boots, All Saints, £160 .

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SHOPPING SHOWCASE

First we need to make it through spring, andwhat better way to do so than an accessoryupdate for your wardrobe? Still hot off thecatwalks of London and NY are tantalisingappetizers for summer ‘09. Acid, bold,charismatic block colours are definitely in, as arelight, airy florals and metallics - a firm favouritewith designers this season! Gentlemen: patentleather shoes and electric blue are not to beoverlooked. Shorts: an unrequited must-have -perfect for that springtime escape. Use gradientcolours and widely striped designs for impact.

Springtime Rejuvenation

Springtime Rejuvenation

(For your wardrobe, that is!)

Those winter blues have finally beendispelled and the absent-minded, sunnyfantasies of summer have blossomed.

> WORDS BY VICKY HARAZIM

River Island£19.99

Marc JacobsAvailable from Cruise£675

Jimmy ChooAvailable from Cruise£470

Signature£120

G-Star£55

Rimmel£2.93 each

Signature£20

SHOPPING SHOWCASE

First we need to make it through spring, andwhat better way to do so than an accessoryupdate for your wardrobe? Still hot off thecatwalks of London and NY are tantalisingappetizers for summer ‘09. Acid, bold,charismatic block colours are definitely in, as arelight, airy florals and metallics - a firm favouritewith designers this season! Gentlemen: patentleather shoes and electric blue are not to beoverlooked. Shorts: an unrequited must-have -perfect for that springtime escape. Use gradientcolours and widely striped designs for impact.

Springtime Rejuvenation

Springtime Rejuvenation

(For your wardrobe, that is!)

Those winter blues have finally beendispelled and the absent-minded, sunnyfantasies of summer have blossomed.

> WORDS BY VICKY HARAZIM

River Island£19.99

Marc JacobsAvailable from Cruise£675

Jimmy ChooAvailable from Cruise£470

Signature£120

G-Star£55

Rimmel£2.93 each

Signature£20

Eyes are softly smoky with accents of shocking colour.Mulberry under-tones of blackened heathers, highlighted with shocking pink, purple and even green are to be found in abundance.

For smoky with a twist, try Mystic Eyes by Chanel (£33.00.) Thecombination of golden brown and golden studded purplelooks amazing against brown, green or blue eyes.

If you’re after a more ethereal, vibrant look, Clarins NatureTemptations Eye Palette(£27.00) is perfect. With an array ofbright pastels, it lends itself to a very fresh-faced, youthful look. Lips are decorated with a spectrum of coral pink, to coral red.

Don’t be afraid toreally go for it withlip colour; it’s agreat way to reallylift yourcomplexion.

The light is at its purest atthis time of year, so reallymake use of all thatvibrant colouravailable.

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Online Shopping!1. www.asos.comAka, As Seen On Screen, this website has an original concept ofallowing you to copy your favourite style icon, at designer orhigh street prices. Asos now has a new selection of kids’ clothing.

2. www.net-a-porter.comFor all you brand name lovers out there, all the top designers inthe world are in the heart of this website, from Roberto Cavallito Oscar de la Renta... and not a high street name in sight!

3. www.peopletree.co.ukThis website’s priority is having all their products fairtrade andethical, helping people in over 15 countries have jobs at a fairwage. With beautiful garments for men and women of allages, it’s definitely worth a look.

4. www.my-wardrobe.comThe idea of this website is to make designer fashion accessible…and it does, with updates from the catwalks in London andMilan via video, you’ll always be tempted to buy something!

5. www.koodos.comDesigner fashion is available at a veryreasonable price at koodos.com,with brands like Long Tall Sally andDiesel. There isalso the abilityto purchaseeVouchers forfriends - howconvenient!

Trend Loves…

Here is a look at what Trend think are the best places to shop online at the moment…

> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

TREND LOVES...

The tooth was repaired with a crown,which soon worked loose, exposing the tooth and causing decay. It wasreplaced by a denture, which lecturer Ryan loathed. It affected his speech and made communication with hisstudents sometimes difficult.

Then his dentist referred him to QueensCross Dental in Aberdeen’s commercialdistrict, where he chatted with practiceprinciple, Andrew Scott, about a dentalimplant. He decided to proceedwith treatment.

“Before this procedure, I was massivelyself-conscious about my smile. It’s beenthe best money I have spent in years. It’sgreatly boosted my confidence and I’dhonestly say it’s been life-changing,”said Ryan (24).

“Over the course of around 10appointments, the implant was placed,casts were made, the colour was decided,and the implant crown was fitted initiallyon a temporary basis to make sure Iwas happy with it. The servicewas exceptional.”

Ryan is one of an increasing number ofpatients in the Aberdeen area who are turningto Queens Cross Dental for dental implants.

Due to the popularity of similar events lastyear, the practice is repeating its dentalimplants information evenings at 7pm onTuesday, April 14 and 28.

Said business development manager,Ainslie Scott: “The free open eveningsallow people to ask questions, view thesurgery and chat to the dentist one-to-one.Dental implants are a big investment, butcan last a lifetime. It can make anenormous impact on people who have fortoo long put up with hating their teeth.”

At any time, patients can also chat over acoffee with dedicated dental implant co-ordinator, Sacha Carroll – a service uniqueto the practice in the North-east.

The atmosphere in the surgery – whichunderwent a massive extension andrefurbishment programme exactly a yearago – is relaxed, warm and friendly, and theflexible appointments system is designed tomeet the needs of busy professionals.

As a child, Ryan Swinton had an infectious,beaming smile… until a playground accidentclaimed a large chip from his front tooth.

Smiles Better

Queens Cross Dental80 Carden PlaceAberdeen AB10 1ULwww.queenscrossdental.com

To book a place at the open evenings, or to arrange a chat with Sacha, call 01224 638889.

>WORDS BY NICOLA SMITH

>WORDS BY FIONA SMITH

Trends we love for Spring-MakeupLooking at the spring collections this season we see a somewhat80’s inspired look. Rather sophisticated eyes and bold lips.

Eyes are softly smoky with accents of shocking colour.Mulberry under-tones of blackened heathers, highlighted with shocking pink, purple and even green are to be found in abundance.

For smoky with a twist, try Mystic Eyes by Chanel (£33.00.) Thecombination of golden brown and golden studded purplelooks amazing against brown, green or blue eyes.

If you’re after a more ethereal, vibrant look, Clarins NatureTemptations Eye Palette(£27.00) is perfect. With an array ofbright pastels, it lends itself to a very fresh-faced, youthful look. Lips are decorated with a spectrum of coral pink, to coral red.

Don’t be afraid toreally go for it withlip colour; it’s agreat way to reallylift yourcomplexion.

The light is at its purest atthis time of year, so reallymake use of all thatvibrant colouravailable.

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ADVERTORIAL

Online Shopping!1. www.asos.comAka, As Seen On Screen, this website has an original concept ofallowing you to copy your favourite style icon, at designer orhigh street prices. Asos now has a new selection of kids’ clothing.

2. www.net-a-porter.comFor all you brand name lovers out there, all the top designers inthe world are in the heart of this website, from Roberto Cavallito Oscar de la Renta... and not a high street name in sight!

3. www.peopletree.co.ukThis website’s priority is having all their products fairtrade andethical, helping people in over 15 countries have jobs at a fairwage. With beautiful garments for men and women of allages, it’s definitely worth a look.

4. www.my-wardrobe.comThe idea of this website is to make designer fashion accessible…and it does, with updates from the catwalks in London andMilan via video, you’ll always be tempted to buy something!

5. www.koodos.comDesigner fashion is available at a veryreasonable price at koodos.com,with brands like Long Tall Sally andDiesel. There isalso the abilityto purchaseeVouchers forfriends - howconvenient!

Trend Loves…

Here is a look at what Trend think are the best places to shop online at the moment…

> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

TREND LOVES...

The tooth was repaired with a crown,which soon worked loose, exposing the tooth and causing decay. It wasreplaced by a denture, which lecturer Ryan loathed. It affected his speech and made communication with hisstudents sometimes difficult.

Then his dentist referred him to QueensCross Dental in Aberdeen’s commercialdistrict, where he chatted with practiceprinciple, Andrew Scott, about a dentalimplant. He decided to proceedwith treatment.

“Before this procedure, I was massivelyself-conscious about my smile. It’s beenthe best money I have spent in years. It’sgreatly boosted my confidence and I’dhonestly say it’s been life-changing,”said Ryan (24).

“Over the course of around 10appointments, the implant was placed,casts were made, the colour was decided,and the implant crown was fitted initiallyon a temporary basis to make sure Iwas happy with it. The servicewas exceptional.”

Ryan is one of an increasing number ofpatients in the Aberdeen area who are turningto Queens Cross Dental for dental implants.

Due to the popularity of similar events lastyear, the practice is repeating its dentalimplants information evenings at 7pm onTuesday, April 14 and 28.

Said business development manager,Ainslie Scott: “The free open eveningsallow people to ask questions, view thesurgery and chat to the dentist one-to-one.Dental implants are a big investment, butcan last a lifetime. It can make anenormous impact on people who have fortoo long put up with hating their teeth.”

At any time, patients can also chat over acoffee with dedicated dental implant co-ordinator, Sacha Carroll – a service uniqueto the practice in the North-east.

The atmosphere in the surgery – whichunderwent a massive extension andrefurbishment programme exactly a yearago – is relaxed, warm and friendly, and theflexible appointments system is designed tomeet the needs of busy professionals.

As a child, Ryan Swinton had an infectious,beaming smile… until a playground accidentclaimed a large chip from his front tooth.

Smiles Better

Queens Cross Dental80 Carden PlaceAberdeen AB10 1ULwww.queenscrossdental.com

To book a place at the open evenings, or to arrange a chat with Sacha, call 01224 638889.

>WORDS BY NICOLA SMITH

>WORDS BY FIONA SMITH

Trends we love for Spring-MakeupLooking at the spring collections this season we see a somewhat80’s inspired look. Rather sophisticated eyes and bold lips.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Aberdeen CityCentre, in conjunction with TrendMagazine, is offering a lucky reader thechance to win a three-course dinner fortwo, including a bottle of house wine, atthe hotel’s stylish Footdee’s Restaurant.

Footdee’s is situated on Aberdeen’sstriking beachfront and serves a mouth-watering menu of modern Scottishcuisine sourced from the finest local andseasonal produce. The restaurant’scontemporary décor and vibrantatmosphere make it the perfect place to enjoy lunch or dinner.

Award-winning head chef BernardTaylor, renowned for his creativity andmeticulous culinary skills, creates aflawless dining experience.

To enter, email your answer to thefollowing question toinfo@trendmagazine.co.uk, stating yourname, address and contact telephonenumbers, and tell us where you pickedup your copy of Trend…

what is the name of Footdee’shead chef?

WIN...DINNER FOR 2

A café revolution is causing a stir inAberdeen with the arrival of the redespresso South African Rooibus tea atdelightful deli, Foodstory.

Naturally caffeine-free red espressoRooibus drinks – exclusive to Foodstoryin the North-east – are delicious,different… and good for you!

Red espresso has taken tea to the nextlevel by taking it out of the bag, into theespresso machine and coating it withsaffron-coloured crema.

Its taste captures the essence of Rooibusand is well-rounded, with woodyundertones and a refreshingly clean finish.

The red espresso leaf contains five timesmore antioxidants than green tea and 10times more than regular Rooibus tea.

“I introduced this beverage to Foodstoryand to the North-east of Scotlandbecause I found that a lot of customerswho wanted a caffeine-free drink wereordering coffee, without necessarilyenjoying the taste,” explained Foodstoryproprietor, Anne-Marie Bain.

“This method involves expressing thewater through the tea leaves at hightemperature to produce an intensiveshot of tea. It tastes great, and with nopreservatives, colourants or additives,the health properties are amazing.”

Foodstory serves a range of espresso-based red drinks, including redcappuccino, red latte and redsymphony (alternative to Mocha).

Foodstory22 Rose StreetAberdeen AB10 1UAT: 01224 622293

Tea is... the New Coffee>WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT / PICTURES BY KATT DLUGOSZ

Terms and conditions:• Prize is subject to availability• The prize is non-transferable • Travel to the hotel is not included • Prize must be taken within six months

Tel. 01224 826061Email info@theraspberrycheesecake.comwww.theraspberrycheesecake.com

Unit 2, Jesmond Drive, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB13 0EE

• Florist & Celebration Cakes

• Local & Easy Free Parking

• Family Run & Friendly

• Home Baked Cake

• Large Range of Gifts

• Cards, Gift Wrap Service

• Men’s Gifts

• Ladies Gift

• Homeware

• Hampers

• Gift Vouchers

Bringing the BESTinto the Bridge of Don

‘Area’

Doubletree by Hilton, Beach BoulevardAberdeen AB24 5EF. T: 01224 633339

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DoubleTree by Hilton Aberdeen CityCentre, in conjunction with TrendMagazine, is offering a lucky reader thechance to win a three-course dinner fortwo, including a bottle of house wine, atthe hotel’s stylish Footdee’s Restaurant.

Footdee’s is situated on Aberdeen’sstriking beachfront and serves a mouth-watering menu of modern Scottishcuisine sourced from the finest local andseasonal produce. The restaurant’scontemporary décor and vibrantatmosphere make it the perfect place to enjoy lunch or dinner.

Award-winning head chef BernardTaylor, renowned for his creativity andmeticulous culinary skills, creates aflawless dining experience.

To enter, email your answer to thefollowing question toinfo@trendmagazine.co.uk, stating yourname, address and contact telephonenumbers, and tell us where you pickedup your copy of Trend…

what is the name of Footdee’shead chef?

WIN...DINNER FOR 2

A café revolution is causing a stir inAberdeen with the arrival of the redespresso South African Rooibus tea atdelightful deli, Foodstory.

Naturally caffeine-free red espressoRooibus drinks – exclusive to Foodstoryin the North-east – are delicious,different… and good for you!

Red espresso has taken tea to the nextlevel by taking it out of the bag, into theespresso machine and coating it withsaffron-coloured crema.

Its taste captures the essence of Rooibusand is well-rounded, with woodyundertones and a refreshingly clean finish.

The red espresso leaf contains five timesmore antioxidants than green tea and 10times more than regular Rooibus tea.

“I introduced this beverage to Foodstoryand to the North-east of Scotlandbecause I found that a lot of customerswho wanted a caffeine-free drink wereordering coffee, without necessarilyenjoying the taste,” explained Foodstoryproprietor, Anne-Marie Bain.

“This method involves expressing thewater through the tea leaves at hightemperature to produce an intensiveshot of tea. It tastes great, and with nopreservatives, colourants or additives,the health properties are amazing.”

Foodstory serves a range of espresso-based red drinks, including redcappuccino, red latte and redsymphony (alternative to Mocha).

Foodstory22 Rose StreetAberdeen AB10 1UAT: 01224 622293

Tea is... the New Coffee>WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT / PICTURES BY KATT DLUGOSZ

Terms and conditions:• Prize is subject to availability• The prize is non-transferable • Travel to the hotel is not included • Prize must be taken within six months

Tel. 01224 826061Email info@theraspberrycheesecake.comwww.theraspberrycheesecake.com

Unit 2, Jesmond Drive, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB13 0EE

• Florist & Celebration Cakes

• Local & Easy Free Parking

• Family Run & Friendly

• Home Baked Cake

• Large Range of Gifts

• Cards, Gift Wrap Service

• Men’s Gifts

• Ladies Gift

• Homeware

• Hampers

• Gift Vouchers

Bringing the BESTinto the Bridge of Don

‘Area’

Doubletree by Hilton, Beach BoulevardAberdeen AB24 5EF. T: 01224 633339

CHEF FOCUS

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CHEF FOCUS

Method:1. For the duck leg roulade you need to gently warm the duck legs in

the vegetable oil, lemon, garlic and thyme for approximately 2hours. Once the meat is falling from the bone, you can gentlyremove from the oil and place somewhere cool before picking it off.Place the picked meat into a bowl and season, adding peeledand finely grated ginger.In a pan gently roast the rhubarb in a little butter before adding itto the meat mix. Toss the ingredients together with the zest of 1orange before rolling it in cling film into a tight sausage shape.Chill in the fridge for up to one hour.

2. On a plate, pat the duck breasts with the cardamon spice andkeep chilled until you are ready to serve.

3.Boil the cream with seasoning, turn down the heat and add inyour kale. Allow this to cook for approximately 5 minutes beforeremoving from the heat ready for serving.

4. For the syrup, boil your red wine, star anise, sugar and plums untilthey start to fall apart. Remove the star anise and blitz with a stickblender until smooth. Allow to cool before checking the seasoning.

5. Season the duck breast with salt on the skin side and roast in ahot pan until the fat starts to melt fast and the skin becomescrispy. Place the breast on a piece of greaseproof paper beforeplacing in a hot oven for another 6-8 minutes for pink.

6. Put a generous helping of the warm kale on the plate, cut a sliceof your duck leg roulade on top. Carve the duck breast once ithas been rested, adding a generous spoon of the rich plum syrup.

7.Use the rhubarb crisps as a finishing garnish.

Barbary Duck cooked two ways: confit leg,boned and rolled with rhubarb and ginger, and thebreast roasted with cardamon and served withcreamy kale, potato crisps and plum syrup.

A Matterof Taste

Carol recommends...

> INTERVIEW BY SARAH WATTIE

Kevin Shand, Head Chef Restaurant 21

When choosing a wine to enjoy along-side duck, there is always one grapewhich springs to mind - Pinot Noir.

Choose an example from its Burgundy homeland, or New Zealandwhere the variety is so at home. Othergood New World sites include cooler,coastal parts of California, Chile, SouthAfrica and Australia.

Typically, the freshness and acidity cutsthrough the richness and in the case ofKevins recipe, the influences of the rhubarb,plum and spice will be complemented by theripe red and dark berries, which are classicexpressions of a young Pinot.

On a recent trip to Paris, we enjoyed aleisurely lunch in a small brasserie close tothe Musee D’Orsay. I had decided thatduck confit was the order of the day, andcompleted the Parisian experience witha Bourgogne Passetoutsgrains (a blendof Gamay and Pinot Noir). It workedso well.

Quartz Reef Pinot Noir 2007,Central Otago New Zealand.

Central Otago, on New Zealand’sSouth Island, is home to the mostsoutherly vineyards in the world. Thecontinental climate here is proving tobe great for Pinot, and more producersare planting in the area. With anabundant raspberry and brambleperfume, this has a savoury side withsubtle oak and a lingering smoothmouth feel. £15.99 Majestic Wines.

> WORDS BY CAROL BROWN

Name your three desert island ingredientsCoffee, a live chicken and red wine. The live chicken, as it cansupply meat and eggs and if I could bring four items I wouldtake a second chicken! The red wine is because I adore it.

What’s the biggest compliment your cooking hasreceived and from whom?When I worked at the Marcliffe I won the Grampian Young Chefof the year and I was told I had an amazing talent. That isprobably the biggest compliment I have received.

Which dish or ingredient would you banish to room 101?Definitely Jalapeños: they are the work of the devil.

In the kitchen are you hot and fiery, or coolas a cucumber?It depends on the day of the week. FromSunday to Wednesday I would say I am prettycool, but then as soon as Thursday toSaturday come round, it becomes morestressful and I can be quite fiery.

What is the most bizarre request youhave received from a diner?Someone once asked for a bowl of chipsfor their starter! I found this quite bizarre asthere were 9 great starter options tochoose from!

What is your favourite restaurant andmost memorable meal?A restaurant in Chelsea called the TomAitkens Brasserie is probably my favourite. Ihad a fois gras and duck egg starter, and it wasamazing and very memorable.

What’s the biggest sin anyone could commit inyour kitchen?I have two: drinking anything straight from the carton,and microwaving any kind of fresh fish or meat.

Restaurant 2121 Market Street

Aberdeen AB11 5PYT: 01224 212224

Ingredients2 barbary duck breasts2 barbary duck legs1 stick of rhubarbThumb size piece of ginger1 litre of vegetable oil1 garlic clove1 lemon1 orangeSprig of thymeGround cardamon100g kale25g butter 50 ml of Shiraz25ml double cream

2 plums25g caster sugar1 star aniseSea salt flakes and cracked black pepper

CHEF FOCUS

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CHEF FOCUS

Method:1. For the duck leg roulade you need to gently warm the duck legs in

the vegetable oil, lemon, garlic and thyme for approximately 2hours. Once the meat is falling from the bone, you can gentlyremove from the oil and place somewhere cool before picking it off.Place the picked meat into a bowl and season, adding peeledand finely grated ginger.In a pan gently roast the rhubarb in a little butter before adding itto the meat mix. Toss the ingredients together with the zest of 1orange before rolling it in cling film into a tight sausage shape.Chill in the fridge for up to one hour.

2. On a plate, pat the duck breasts with the cardamon spice andkeep chilled until you are ready to serve.

3.Boil the cream with seasoning, turn down the heat and add inyour kale. Allow this to cook for approximately 5 minutes beforeremoving from the heat ready for serving.

4. For the syrup, boil your red wine, star anise, sugar and plums untilthey start to fall apart. Remove the star anise and blitz with a stickblender until smooth. Allow to cool before checking the seasoning.

5. Season the duck breast with salt on the skin side and roast in ahot pan until the fat starts to melt fast and the skin becomescrispy. Place the breast on a piece of greaseproof paper beforeplacing in a hot oven for another 6-8 minutes for pink.

6. Put a generous helping of the warm kale on the plate, cut a sliceof your duck leg roulade on top. Carve the duck breast once ithas been rested, adding a generous spoon of the rich plum syrup.

7.Use the rhubarb crisps as a finishing garnish.

Barbary Duck cooked two ways: confit leg,boned and rolled with rhubarb and ginger, and thebreast roasted with cardamon and served withcreamy kale, potato crisps and plum syrup.

A Matterof Taste

Carol recommends...

> INTERVIEW BY SARAH WATTIE

Kevin Shand, Head Chef Restaurant 21

When choosing a wine to enjoy along-side duck, there is always one grapewhich springs to mind - Pinot Noir.

Choose an example from its Burgundy homeland, or New Zealandwhere the variety is so at home. Othergood New World sites include cooler,coastal parts of California, Chile, SouthAfrica and Australia.

Typically, the freshness and acidity cutsthrough the richness and in the case ofKevins recipe, the influences of the rhubarb,plum and spice will be complemented by theripe red and dark berries, which are classicexpressions of a young Pinot.

On a recent trip to Paris, we enjoyed aleisurely lunch in a small brasserie close tothe Musee D’Orsay. I had decided thatduck confit was the order of the day, andcompleted the Parisian experience witha Bourgogne Passetoutsgrains (a blendof Gamay and Pinot Noir). It workedso well.

Quartz Reef Pinot Noir 2007,Central Otago New Zealand.

Central Otago, on New Zealand’sSouth Island, is home to the mostsoutherly vineyards in the world. Thecontinental climate here is proving tobe great for Pinot, and more producersare planting in the area. With anabundant raspberry and brambleperfume, this has a savoury side withsubtle oak and a lingering smoothmouth feel. £15.99 Majestic Wines.

> WORDS BY CAROL BROWN

Name your three desert island ingredientsCoffee, a live chicken and red wine. The live chicken, as it cansupply meat and eggs and if I could bring four items I wouldtake a second chicken! The red wine is because I adore it.

What’s the biggest compliment your cooking hasreceived and from whom?When I worked at the Marcliffe I won the Grampian Young Chefof the year and I was told I had an amazing talent. That isprobably the biggest compliment I have received.

Which dish or ingredient would you banish to room 101?Definitely Jalapeños: they are the work of the devil.

In the kitchen are you hot and fiery, or coolas a cucumber?It depends on the day of the week. FromSunday to Wednesday I would say I am prettycool, but then as soon as Thursday toSaturday come round, it becomes morestressful and I can be quite fiery.

What is the most bizarre request youhave received from a diner?Someone once asked for a bowl of chipsfor their starter! I found this quite bizarre asthere were 9 great starter options tochoose from!

What is your favourite restaurant andmost memorable meal?A restaurant in Chelsea called the TomAitkens Brasserie is probably my favourite. Ihad a fois gras and duck egg starter, and it wasamazing and very memorable.

What’s the biggest sin anyone could commit inyour kitchen?I have two: drinking anything straight from the carton,and microwaving any kind of fresh fish or meat.

Restaurant 2121 Market Street

Aberdeen AB11 5PYT: 01224 212224

Ingredients2 barbary duck breasts2 barbary duck legs1 stick of rhubarbThumb size piece of ginger1 litre of vegetable oil1 garlic clove1 lemon1 orangeSprig of thymeGround cardamon100g kale25g butter 50 ml of Shiraz25ml double cream

2 plums25g caster sugar1 star aniseSea salt flakes and cracked black pepper

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Decisions, decisions! It’s so hard to make achoice when having lunch at the La BonneBrasserie. I should have been good andhad the Japanese style noodle bowl butwith a tempting array of interesting salads,wraps and sandwiches, and brasserieclassics such as moules mariniére andsteak and fries, it’s easy to be led astray. Tomake my decision even more difficult themain menu is supplemented with dailychanging lunch specials. It’s one of those‘I’ll have to decide when someone comesalong to take my order’ menus!

With its central location tucked away onCorrection Wynd, yet close to the St Nicholas Centre, Bonne Brasserie is wellestablished. It has an instantly welcoming

atmosphere and with a lunchtime clienteleranging from 8 months to 80, the place isbuzzing. The service is both friendly andefficient throughout our visit.

Enter my Salad Paysanne £8.95 – 2perfectly poached eggs sitting atop a mixof salad leaves tossed with bacon, avocadoand mushrooms. It wasn’t my idea to orderthe crisp French fries to go with it, but I’mafraid that I couldn’t resist them once theywere close to me. Around the table therewas a risotto of the day £7.95- smokedsalmon, shrimp and fennel, a Thai honeyedsweet chilli chicken wrap and the salad ofthe day –roast black pudding and smokedbacon which contrasted so well with theintensity and sweetness of sun blush

tomatoes and pepperyness of the rocket-delicious. £9.95. The wine list is a goodmix of old and new world and our Sancerrefrom Gaspard was refreshingly crisp anddry with lively gooseberry and mineralsensations. £22.95.

With work calling, we finished off a greatgirlie lunch with a round of coffees,although it would have been easy to lingeron into the afternoon.

La Bonne Brasserie,19 Correction Wynd, Aberdeen AB15 1LBN T: 01224 644445

Open from 9am for breakfast and coffee,lunch is served 11.30am- 4pm. Dinner isserved from 6pm Thursday to Saturday.

Situated on Aberdeen’s Beach Boulevard,Café Coast is linked to the charity Inspire,and is one of 2 social enterprises based atthe Boulevard Project, which also housesInspire conferences. The charity offerssupport and services to young people andadults with learning disabilities throughoutthe north east of Scotland.

The café is open from 10.30am forbreakfast, which then leads into a lunchmenu with sandwiches, paninis, bakedpotatoes and main meals. The eveningmenu (currently served Thursday, Friday andSaturday) begins at 5pm, with last ordersbeing at 8.30pm.

Subtle lighting and vibrant purple and goldlinen transform the bright café into arelaxed evening eating place. North-eastfavourites such as deep-fried haddock andhomemade burgers feature on the menu,

and there is a changing specials board.My boys both had the lasagne from thespecials board (£9.50). It was a generousportion that came with salad and garlicbread, and they devoured it in no time. Hubby went for venison sausages and mash(9.95). They were full of flavour and camewith complementing rich and fruityredcurrant gravy. I opted for seared porkloin, again generously proportioned, it camewith flavour-packed roasted veggies and atangy, creamy apple sauce; it was mostenjoyable (£12.95). We finished with acream-laden banoffee pie (and 4 spoons)(£4.10), and a cheese platter of cheddar,brie and stilton (£3.95). With a pre-cinemaoffer of £12.00 for 2 courses and £15.50for 3 available between 5 and 7pm, CaféCoast by night offers great value, home-cooked food in relaxing surroundings, yetjust moments from the hustle and bustle ofthe beach front.

Café Coast, Inspire, Beach Boulevard,Aberdeen AB24 5HPT: 01224 594488www.cafecoast.com

Lunch Review: La Bonne Brasserie

Dinner Review: Cafe Coast

Competition...

>WORDS BY CAROL BROWNRestaurant REVIEWS

Café Coast is offering up thegreat prize of dinner for fourwith one bottle of wine.

To win this prize, please answer thefollowing question:Where is Café Coast?

Email your answer with ‘Coast’ in the subjuectbox, along with your name, address, telephonenumber and where you picked up your copy ofTrend to info@trendmagazine.co.uk

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Decisions, decisions! It’s so hard to make achoice when having lunch at the La BonneBrasserie. I should have been good andhad the Japanese style noodle bowl butwith a tempting array of interesting salads,wraps and sandwiches, and brasserieclassics such as moules mariniére andsteak and fries, it’s easy to be led astray. Tomake my decision even more difficult themain menu is supplemented with dailychanging lunch specials. It’s one of those‘I’ll have to decide when someone comesalong to take my order’ menus!

With its central location tucked away onCorrection Wynd, yet close to the St Nicholas Centre, Bonne Brasserie is wellestablished. It has an instantly welcoming

atmosphere and with a lunchtime clienteleranging from 8 months to 80, the place isbuzzing. The service is both friendly andefficient throughout our visit.

Enter my Salad Paysanne £8.95 – 2perfectly poached eggs sitting atop a mixof salad leaves tossed with bacon, avocadoand mushrooms. It wasn’t my idea to orderthe crisp French fries to go with it, but I’mafraid that I couldn’t resist them once theywere close to me. Around the table therewas a risotto of the day £7.95- smokedsalmon, shrimp and fennel, a Thai honeyedsweet chilli chicken wrap and the salad ofthe day –roast black pudding and smokedbacon which contrasted so well with theintensity and sweetness of sun blush

tomatoes and pepperyness of the rocket-delicious. £9.95. The wine list is a goodmix of old and new world and our Sancerrefrom Gaspard was refreshingly crisp anddry with lively gooseberry and mineralsensations. £22.95.

With work calling, we finished off a greatgirlie lunch with a round of coffees,although it would have been easy to lingeron into the afternoon.

La Bonne Brasserie,19 Correction Wynd, Aberdeen AB15 1LBN T: 01224 644445

Open from 9am for breakfast and coffee,lunch is served 11.30am- 4pm. Dinner isserved from 6pm Thursday to Saturday.

Situated on Aberdeen’s Beach Boulevard,Café Coast is linked to the charity Inspire,and is one of 2 social enterprises based atthe Boulevard Project, which also housesInspire conferences. The charity offerssupport and services to young people andadults with learning disabilities throughoutthe north east of Scotland.

The café is open from 10.30am forbreakfast, which then leads into a lunchmenu with sandwiches, paninis, bakedpotatoes and main meals. The eveningmenu (currently served Thursday, Friday andSaturday) begins at 5pm, with last ordersbeing at 8.30pm.

Subtle lighting and vibrant purple and goldlinen transform the bright café into arelaxed evening eating place. North-eastfavourites such as deep-fried haddock andhomemade burgers feature on the menu,

and there is a changing specials board.My boys both had the lasagne from thespecials board (£9.50). It was a generousportion that came with salad and garlicbread, and they devoured it in no time. Hubby went for venison sausages and mash(9.95). They were full of flavour and camewith complementing rich and fruityredcurrant gravy. I opted for seared porkloin, again generously proportioned, it camewith flavour-packed roasted veggies and atangy, creamy apple sauce; it was mostenjoyable (£12.95). We finished with acream-laden banoffee pie (and 4 spoons)(£4.10), and a cheese platter of cheddar,brie and stilton (£3.95). With a pre-cinemaoffer of £12.00 for 2 courses and £15.50for 3 available between 5 and 7pm, CaféCoast by night offers great value, home-cooked food in relaxing surroundings, yetjust moments from the hustle and bustle ofthe beach front.

Café Coast, Inspire, Beach Boulevard,Aberdeen AB24 5HPT: 01224 594488www.cafecoast.com

Lunch Review: La Bonne Brasserie

Dinner Review: Cafe Coast

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Leanne Coutts started her career as achef, so had the foundations to open adeli, along with her business partnerTracey Lefevre, in the palm of her hand.With not only quality food as a highpriority, organic, free-range, gluten-freeand eco-friendly are words that arerepeated by Leanne several times.

Not just a sandwich shop, theRichmond Street Deli oozes an

originality seldom found in our culture today… not only will they cook youfresh pancakes at your command, they’llsource any food or ingredient you wish,and even deliver your shopping for you!It’s simple: the Richmond Street Deli isoffering a service that’s second to none.With food served all day, at a veryreasonable price, anyone can enjoy thehuge range of foods on offer. You cansettle down in the cosy café style

arrangement and pick up a book of yourchoice in Richmond Street Deli’s library,where books can be exchanged, like forlike, free of charge!

We can look forward to watching thislovely Deli develop into somethingspecial, as Leanne’s aim for the future isto expand into a bistro, but “one thing ata time!” she says. However, with herenthusiasm, you can tell she can’t waitto get started on her next venture! Thisincludes developing her own skills as achef, and she is willing to learn anythingand everything to satisfy her customers.

What’s so refreshing about theRichmond Street Deli, and Leanne’swork ethics, is that she feels one of themost important things is to help thebusinesses around her, and is not outthere to make competition for anyone.With this attitude, She is destined to gofar, and make sure you try her mostpopular dish, stovies, whichconveniently, is her speciality!

Holding its own, in a nondescript street, The Richmond Street Deli is a breath of fresh air for the local people of Rosemount. Somewhere a local can feel at home and at ease, The RichmondStreet Deli wants all their customers to feel likepart of the furniture.

The Richmond Street Deli

The Richmond Street Deli65 Richmond StreetRosemountAberdeen AB25 2TST: 01224 636598

DELI REVIEW

Time for Wine…On Saturday 25th April, a one day‘Tour De France’ workshop is takingplace, from 9.30-5.30pm, at the AthollHotel in Aberdeen and includes a 3-course lunch.

Booking is essential and can be madethrough the Wine Education Service(WES) by calling 020 89918212/3 orvisiting www.wine-education-service.co.uk.

If you would prefer a course whichtakes you around the wine world, thenext WES Introductory 8 weekevening class is scheduled to beginat the Atholl Hotel on 16thSeptember. (Enquiries, bookings andfull details as before.)

If you are looking to gain aqualification in wine, a 4 day Wineand Spirit Education TrustIntermediate Certificate Course isavailable in November. Pleasecontact carolwineuncork@aol.com orcall 01224 312076. Details on coursecontent can be found atwww.wset.co.uk

Flowers by Booth

A new contemporary florist business hasblossomed in Cults, Aberdeen. Flowersby Booth has been launched by RichardBooth and Isla Duncan, both fromInverurie. Isla has 15 years’ experiencein the profession, training in Inveruriebefore moving south to work withvarious top London florists.She is looking after the day-to-dayrunning of the North Deeside Road shopwhile Richard, who also runs Cars byBooth, is taking care of the businessside of the venture.

The minimalist style at the Cults shop isan ideal space for displaying flowersand it also boasts a private consultationroom. It also offers a range of exclusivegreetings cards designed specifically forFlowers by Booth, and a number ofother gifts, including glassware,contemporary jewellery and handmadeorganic soaps.

Flowers by BoothThe CourtyardNorth Deeside RoadCultsT: 01224 869075

Straine Opticians33 -35 Thistle StreetAberdeen AB10 1UY

Tel: 01224 624103

Email: staff@straineopticians.co.uk

www.straineopticians.co.uk

Straine Opticians

Exclusive stockists of Lindberg Eyewear

in Aberdeen.

>WORDS BY NICOLA SMITH

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Leanne Coutts started her career as achef, so had the foundations to open adeli, along with her business partnerTracey Lefevre, in the palm of her hand.With not only quality food as a highpriority, organic, free-range, gluten-freeand eco-friendly are words that arerepeated by Leanne several times.

Not just a sandwich shop, theRichmond Street Deli oozes an

originality seldom found in our culture today… not only will they cook youfresh pancakes at your command, they’llsource any food or ingredient you wish,and even deliver your shopping for you!It’s simple: the Richmond Street Deli isoffering a service that’s second to none.With food served all day, at a veryreasonable price, anyone can enjoy thehuge range of foods on offer. You cansettle down in the cosy café style

arrangement and pick up a book of yourchoice in Richmond Street Deli’s library,where books can be exchanged, like forlike, free of charge!

We can look forward to watching thislovely Deli develop into somethingspecial, as Leanne’s aim for the future isto expand into a bistro, but “one thing ata time!” she says. However, with herenthusiasm, you can tell she can’t waitto get started on her next venture! Thisincludes developing her own skills as achef, and she is willing to learn anythingand everything to satisfy her customers.

What’s so refreshing about theRichmond Street Deli, and Leanne’swork ethics, is that she feels one of themost important things is to help thebusinesses around her, and is not outthere to make competition for anyone.With this attitude, She is destined to gofar, and make sure you try her mostpopular dish, stovies, whichconveniently, is her speciality!

Holding its own, in a nondescript street, The Richmond Street Deli is a breath of fresh air for the local people of Rosemount. Somewhere a local can feel at home and at ease, The RichmondStreet Deli wants all their customers to feel likepart of the furniture.

The Richmond Street Deli

The Richmond Street Deli65 Richmond StreetRosemountAberdeen AB25 2TST: 01224 636598

DELI REVIEW

Time for Wine…On Saturday 25th April, a one day‘Tour De France’ workshop is takingplace, from 9.30-5.30pm, at the AthollHotel in Aberdeen and includes a 3-course lunch.

Booking is essential and can be madethrough the Wine Education Service(WES) by calling 020 89918212/3 orvisiting www.wine-education-service.co.uk.

If you would prefer a course whichtakes you around the wine world, thenext WES Introductory 8 weekevening class is scheduled to beginat the Atholl Hotel on 16thSeptember. (Enquiries, bookings andfull details as before.)

If you are looking to gain aqualification in wine, a 4 day Wineand Spirit Education TrustIntermediate Certificate Course isavailable in November. Pleasecontact carolwineuncork@aol.com orcall 01224 312076. Details on coursecontent can be found atwww.wset.co.uk

Flowers by Booth

A new contemporary florist business hasblossomed in Cults, Aberdeen. Flowersby Booth has been launched by RichardBooth and Isla Duncan, both fromInverurie. Isla has 15 years’ experiencein the profession, training in Inveruriebefore moving south to work withvarious top London florists.She is looking after the day-to-dayrunning of the North Deeside Road shopwhile Richard, who also runs Cars byBooth, is taking care of the businessside of the venture.

The minimalist style at the Cults shop isan ideal space for displaying flowersand it also boasts a private consultationroom. It also offers a range of exclusivegreetings cards designed specifically forFlowers by Booth, and a number ofother gifts, including glassware,contemporary jewellery and handmadeorganic soaps.

Flowers by BoothThe CourtyardNorth Deeside RoadCultsT: 01224 869075

Straine Opticians33 -35 Thistle StreetAberdeen AB10 1UY

Tel: 01224 624103

Email: staff@straineopticians.co.uk

www.straineopticians.co.uk

Straine Opticians

Exclusive stockists of Lindberg Eyewear

in Aberdeen.

>WORDS BY NICOLA SMITH

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The striking glass and black-tiled frontageof The City makes a bold, contemporarystatement on the increasingly vibrantNetherkirkgate area of Aberdeen.

Located over three floors, it opened itsdoors at the end of last year under theuncompromising, watchful eye of managerNatalie Wilson, previously of The Square.

The ground floor café, decorated insoothing coffee colours, is a firm favouritefor breakfast, serving everything fromgenerously filled hot rolls, to indulgenttoasted pancakes with maple syrup andfresh fruit.

Its lunchtime treats include hand-carvedturkey salad, soups and sandwiches, andclassics such as macaroni cheese. Let’s notforget the patisserie and its homemadetray bakes, including Mars Bar crispies andmillionaire’s shortbread.

Refreshingly, The City offers a children’smenu that would make Jamie Oliver proud.As well as hearty dishes such as sausageand mash, kids can select cheese, grape,strawberry and ham salad.

Make your acquaintance with the first floorrestaurant in its autumnal hues, andexperience a warm and welcoming spacewith a balcony area accommodating fourtables. Its lunchtime menu offers lightdelights such as Cajun chicken wrap withsalad and Kettle crisps.

Turn down The City lights and relax overdinner with a ‘Sexy in the City’ aperitif (ablend of fresh peach, pear liqueur, gingerbeer and honey), before samplingsumptuous culinary creations such as beefmedallions, or melt-in-the-mouth tunasteak with lime and coriander salsa.

Since the owners of The City are thefarming stock behind the reputable HerdsButchers on Rosemount Place, it goeswithout saying that all produce is locallysourced and farmed.

The City recently opened a conference andfunction room on the upper floor. And witha heated outdoor terrace soon to beunveiled, summer in The City is theobvious hot spot.

It’s fitting that one of the mosttalked-about names to be catapultedonto the Aberdeen café bar/restaurant scene in recent months is The City. You see, this place is slick…> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

B E S E E N I N T H E C I T Y !

The City37-39 NetherkirkgateAberdeenT: 01224 644105www.thecityaberdeen.co.uk

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Zubrowka is a unique flavoured vodkafrom Poland. Goes best with apple juice,and so I’ve taken my cue from that. Thecocktail has scents of summer orchards(check the blade in the bottle),cinnamon and treacle on the nose,whilst the palate detects caramel andall-spice, with a lingering finish. Excusethe name of the cocktail…it was anobvious one!

Beauty & the Beast50ml Zubrowka Bison Grass vodka25ml Pink Lady cloudy apple juice12.5ml cinnamon sugar syrup3 Deri datesQuarter of Pink Lady apple

Firstly, chill a brandy balloon glass. Take 2eighth’s of a Pink Lady apple, rub withDemerara sugar and caramelise with akitchen torch. In a shaker glass, muddlethe dates, caramelised apple andcinnamon sugar syrup (can easily behomemade). Add the Zubrowka andcloudy apple juice. Give everything a stirto make sure the dates haven’t stuck tothe bottom of the glass before addingice. Shake vigorously. Fine strain into theballoon glass, and garnish appropriately.

Adrian Gomes, General Manager, Snafuwww.clubsnafu.com

21st Century Cocktailia…

RevolutionThe perfect venue for samplingevery possible flavour ofvodka, and if you fancy adaring drink opt for the vodkashots option: flavours rangefrom Cream Soda to Rhubarb &Custard. If this is all too muchthey also serve refreshing beerand spirits.25 Belmont St, Aberdeen AB10 1JS. T: 01224 645475

DuskDusk is the ideal destination for tempting and thirst-quenching cocktails. The menu is large and varied and the atmosphere welcoming and relaxed.

51 Langstane Place, AberdeenAB11 6EN. T: 01224 594430

SoulThe perfect spring Friday teatime can be enjoyed in theoutside courtyard of Soul Bar.With an abundance of wines,spirits, beers and a deliciousfood menu, it is a great placeto meet friends and enjoy thelight nights.

333 Union St, Aberdeen AB11 6BS. T: 01224 211150

FiveSet at the Castle Gate end ofUnion Street, Five is acontemporary bar which hostsa number of flat-screen TVs,ideal for enjoying differentsporting events. A great placeto start the weekend and enjoya relaxed beer or two.

5-9 Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1BD. T: 01224 595585

Trend loves...>WORDS BY SARAH WATTIEfriday tea times in...

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The striking glass and black-tiled frontageof The City makes a bold, contemporarystatement on the increasingly vibrantNetherkirkgate area of Aberdeen.

Located over three floors, it opened itsdoors at the end of last year under theuncompromising, watchful eye of managerNatalie Wilson, previously of The Square.

The ground floor café, decorated insoothing coffee colours, is a firm favouritefor breakfast, serving everything fromgenerously filled hot rolls, to indulgenttoasted pancakes with maple syrup andfresh fruit.

Its lunchtime treats include hand-carvedturkey salad, soups and sandwiches, andclassics such as macaroni cheese. Let’s notforget the patisserie and its homemadetray bakes, including Mars Bar crispies andmillionaire’s shortbread.

Refreshingly, The City offers a children’smenu that would make Jamie Oliver proud.As well as hearty dishes such as sausageand mash, kids can select cheese, grape,strawberry and ham salad.

Make your acquaintance with the first floorrestaurant in its autumnal hues, andexperience a warm and welcoming spacewith a balcony area accommodating fourtables. Its lunchtime menu offers lightdelights such as Cajun chicken wrap withsalad and Kettle crisps.

Turn down The City lights and relax overdinner with a ‘Sexy in the City’ aperitif (ablend of fresh peach, pear liqueur, gingerbeer and honey), before samplingsumptuous culinary creations such as beefmedallions, or melt-in-the-mouth tunasteak with lime and coriander salsa.

Since the owners of The City are thefarming stock behind the reputable HerdsButchers on Rosemount Place, it goeswithout saying that all produce is locallysourced and farmed.

The City recently opened a conference andfunction room on the upper floor. And witha heated outdoor terrace soon to beunveiled, summer in The City is theobvious hot spot.

It’s fitting that one of the mosttalked-about names to be catapultedonto the Aberdeen café bar/restaurant scene in recent months is The City. You see, this place is slick…> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

B E S E E N I N T H E C I T Y !

The City37-39 NetherkirkgateAberdeenT: 01224 644105www.thecityaberdeen.co.uk

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Zubrowka is a unique flavoured vodkafrom Poland. Goes best with apple juice,and so I’ve taken my cue from that. Thecocktail has scents of summer orchards(check the blade in the bottle),cinnamon and treacle on the nose,whilst the palate detects caramel andall-spice, with a lingering finish. Excusethe name of the cocktail…it was anobvious one!

Beauty & the Beast50ml Zubrowka Bison Grass vodka25ml Pink Lady cloudy apple juice12.5ml cinnamon sugar syrup3 Deri datesQuarter of Pink Lady apple

Firstly, chill a brandy balloon glass. Take 2eighth’s of a Pink Lady apple, rub withDemerara sugar and caramelise with akitchen torch. In a shaker glass, muddlethe dates, caramelised apple andcinnamon sugar syrup (can easily behomemade). Add the Zubrowka andcloudy apple juice. Give everything a stirto make sure the dates haven’t stuck tothe bottom of the glass before addingice. Shake vigorously. Fine strain into theballoon glass, and garnish appropriately.

Adrian Gomes, General Manager, Snafuwww.clubsnafu.com

21st Century Cocktailia…

RevolutionThe perfect venue for samplingevery possible flavour ofvodka, and if you fancy adaring drink opt for the vodkashots option: flavours rangefrom Cream Soda to Rhubarb &Custard. If this is all too muchthey also serve refreshing beerand spirits.25 Belmont St, Aberdeen AB10 1JS. T: 01224 645475

DuskDusk is the ideal destination for tempting and thirst-quenching cocktails. The menu is large and varied and the atmosphere welcoming and relaxed.

51 Langstane Place, AberdeenAB11 6EN. T: 01224 594430

SoulThe perfect spring Friday teatime can be enjoyed in theoutside courtyard of Soul Bar.With an abundance of wines,spirits, beers and a deliciousfood menu, it is a great placeto meet friends and enjoy thelight nights.

333 Union St, Aberdeen AB11 6BS. T: 01224 211150

FiveSet at the Castle Gate end ofUnion Street, Five is acontemporary bar which hostsa number of flat-screen TVs,ideal for enjoying differentsporting events. A great placeto start the weekend and enjoya relaxed beer or two.

5-9 Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1BD. T: 01224 595585

Trend loves...>WORDS BY SARAH WATTIEfriday tea times in...

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There will be breakfast and lunch sessions and the event will besupported and compered by Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber ofCommerce. Paul Wilson, corporate market divisional director with oneof the countries’ wealth management organisations, will fly in as a guestspeaker. This will be a great opportunity for the city and shire businesspeople to check that their corporate and personal financial planningis robust.

Places can be booked through the Aberdeen and GrampianChamber of Commerce website at www.agcc.co.uk, or phone 01224 343 900 and ask for the events team.

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Visitors to Aberdeen’s interiors district will be only too familiar withthe window of Lynne Frost Interiors’ studio.

The ever-changing display in Hartington Road is a showcase for the team’s talents for creating captivating contemporary andtraditional designs.

Lynne’s career in interior design was launched 13 years ago whenshe joined Ambiance before moving on to specialist antique andfurniture restorer, Gatts in 2002.

Four years ago, Lynne Frost Interiors was born and Lynne signed alease for a small studio in the centre of Aberdeen. Having recruitedHistory of Art graduate and interior designer Sara Hyslop, the pairand their burgeoning library of interiors bibles soon outgrew theirbase. It was time to move on.

“When I worked at Ambiance, I used to pass a window inHartington Road during my lunch break and think what a perfectlocation it would be for a studio. Ironically, that very place is wherewe now work from,” said Lynne, who’s been in the locale for two years.

“The studio has a big presence in Aberdeen. We try to change ourwindow regularly to give diversity and allow people to see our style.Because we work on an ‘appointments only’ basis, we can dedicatetime to our clients, many of whom have become friends.”

With Sara’s penchant for antiques, and Lynne’s eye for thecontemporary, the studio is able to respond to the needs of all kindsof clients, delivering a bespoke service from creation to completion.

Continued Lynne: “My job is hugely rewarding. When I walk awayfrom someone’s home, they are so happy with what I have left themwith – and that gives me a great sense of achievement.”

Lynne’s association with Gatts continues. She frequently calls onGatts’ craftsmen for polishing, restoration and upholstery.

Said Lynne: “I’m very fortunate to have found something I lovedoing and always will. From the people I meet, to the seasons, it’salways changing.”

Lynne Frost Interiors, 38 Hartington RoadAberdeen AB10 6XX. T: 01224 312221www.lynnefrost.com

Through the Windowwith Lynne Frost> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

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Over 20 Designer Collectionsfrom the daring to the divine

185 George Street • Aberdeen • Tel: (01224) 631633

Queen’s Road based financial adviser Gary Walker, law firm Paull andWilliamsons, and tax experts Hall Morris, will be hosting a jointcorporate finance seminar at the Marcliffe at Pitfodels onWednesday 27th May.

There will be breakfast and lunch sessions and the event will besupported and compered by Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber ofCommerce. Paul Wilson, corporate market divisional director with oneof the countries’ wealth management organisations, will fly in as a guestspeaker. This will be a great opportunity for the city and shire businesspeople to check that their corporate and personal financial planningis robust.

Places can be booked through the Aberdeen and GrampianChamber of Commerce website at www.agcc.co.uk, or phone 01224 343 900 and ask for the events team.

Leading Advisers Host Joint Corporate Finance Seminar

PROFILE

Visitors to Aberdeen’s interiors district will be only too familiar withthe window of Lynne Frost Interiors’ studio.

The ever-changing display in Hartington Road is a showcase for the team’s talents for creating captivating contemporary andtraditional designs.

Lynne’s career in interior design was launched 13 years ago whenshe joined Ambiance before moving on to specialist antique andfurniture restorer, Gatts in 2002.

Four years ago, Lynne Frost Interiors was born and Lynne signed alease for a small studio in the centre of Aberdeen. Having recruitedHistory of Art graduate and interior designer Sara Hyslop, the pairand their burgeoning library of interiors bibles soon outgrew theirbase. It was time to move on.

“When I worked at Ambiance, I used to pass a window inHartington Road during my lunch break and think what a perfectlocation it would be for a studio. Ironically, that very place is wherewe now work from,” said Lynne, who’s been in the locale for two years.

“The studio has a big presence in Aberdeen. We try to change ourwindow regularly to give diversity and allow people to see our style.Because we work on an ‘appointments only’ basis, we can dedicatetime to our clients, many of whom have become friends.”

With Sara’s penchant for antiques, and Lynne’s eye for thecontemporary, the studio is able to respond to the needs of all kindsof clients, delivering a bespoke service from creation to completion.

Continued Lynne: “My job is hugely rewarding. When I walk awayfrom someone’s home, they are so happy with what I have left themwith – and that gives me a great sense of achievement.”

Lynne’s association with Gatts continues. She frequently calls onGatts’ craftsmen for polishing, restoration and upholstery.

Said Lynne: “I’m very fortunate to have found something I lovedoing and always will. From the people I meet, to the seasons, it’salways changing.”

Lynne Frost Interiors, 38 Hartington RoadAberdeen AB10 6XX. T: 01224 312221www.lynnefrost.com

Through the Windowwith Lynne Frost> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

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Jimmy Choo is the latest to join theimpressive list of prestigious productsavailable at Duncan and Todd Opticians.

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The Jimmy Choo range of frames andsunglasses are available exclusively fromthe Belmont Street branch in Aberdeen.

Belmont Street, Aberdeen01224 644927 www.duncanandtodd.com

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*FASHION RETAILER OF THE YEARSponsored by: Aberdeen Business School

*EXCELLENCE IN BEAUTY PROVISION

*HOTEL STAR

* IRRESISTIBLE RESTAURANTSponsored by: Parkhill Apartments

*HAIR DESIGNER CROWN

* INTERIORS ELITESponsored by: Claremont Office Interiors

*CREATIVE MINDSSponsored by: Business Network Scotland

*ALL-ROUND HEALTH & FITNESS DESTINATION

*SLANJ (DRINKS DESTINATIONS)Sponsored by: Red Bull

*OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THENORTH-EAST’S LIFESTYLE SCENE

Film & Vision Sponsor Design & Print Sponsor Diamond Sponsor Our chosen charity

Introducing the Judges... Thursday 11th Juneat the Marcliffe at Pitfodels.

Jennifer F CrawJennifer’s early career wasspent developing marketsnationally andinternationally, gainingexperience in a range ofbusiness management and

marketing positions. She has recently beenappointed as an ambassador to theClydesdale Bank in Aberdeen, is a BoardMember of Nestrans, a member of theBoard of Governors of RGU and is currentlyworking for Sir Ian Wood.

Jo RoyleJo Royle is a SeniorLecturer within theAberdeen Business Schoolat Robert GordonUniversity and is SubjectLeader for the Department

of Communication and Media. She is alsoinvolved in running the new undergraduateFashion Management course which waslaunched this Session.

Simon MorganSimon Morgan runsBusiness Network Scotland(BNS), publishes theGrampian WeddingDirectory (GWD) and is oneof the directors of the Your

Wedding Exhibition (YWE).Simon was named as the AberdeenEnterprise Trust Networker of the Year.

Simone BarnettSimone is head ofCommunication andDevelopment at AVCMedia Enterprises. Simoneprovides strategicmarketing consultancy to a

range of clients across different sectors.Simone has over 16 years of experience inproviding Marketing CommunicationsStrategy and Planning across the publicand private sectors, with a wealth ofexperience in strategic growth issues.

James KnowlesJames Knowles is Head ofEconomic Development atAberdeenshire Council andis responsible for BusinessDevelopment, CommunityEconomic Development,

European Matters, and industry sectors in-cluding fishing, agriculture, food and drink,and energy.

He is also a Trustee of Northsound Cashfor Kids and a Director of Balmoral RoadRace, Ltd. James represents AberdeenshireCouncil on the Scottish Food Processing,Marketing and Co-operationGrants Scheme.

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It’s almost heart-wrenching to have toaccept that a cherished piece of furniturethat has been at the heart of your homefor so long has aged and outgrown yourliving space.

Thanks to the expertise and craftsmanshipof long-established Aberdeen specialistfurniture restorer, Gatts, home lovers cannow retain those prized items by givingthem new appeal within a modernliving environment.

Renowned for its loving and sympatheticnurturing of traditional furniture, Gatts isalso earning considerable acclaim for itshigh-gloss spray booth state-of-the-arttechnology and expertise that givesfurniture a stylish, contemporary look.

A West End couple’s circular dining tablein mahogany finish was recently broughtup to date by Gatts to complement theircontemporary environment. Craftsmenhand-stripped it to the timber beforebuilding up the new colour through aprocess of spray application with sheenand a lacquer finish.

“The clients were thrilled – it was exactlywhat they’d had in mind,” said DougTough, general manager of Gatts’traditional crafts division.

Contact the team for a free estimate.T: 01224 870038E: enquiries@gatts.info

www.gatts.info

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If your parent, relative or friend needssupport to live independently,Aberdeen-based Raeburn GroupLimited can give peace of mind thanksto a unique team of highly experiencedCommunity Carers led by our in-houseteam of Registered Nurses andCare Co-ordinators.

The Raeburn Nurse team is headed by Director Susan Bogle RGN who has30 years nursing experience. Sheexplained: “I know how important it isto have confidence in the care that yourrelative is receiving.”

“Raeburn is the contracted preferredprovider of Registered Nurses and

Healthcare Assistants to NHS Grampian and holds contracts with Aberdeen CityCouncil for the provision of care athome. We also provide highlyindividualised private care, tailored tomeet the needs of every client.”

For further information please contact Liz Sutherland, Community CareManager on liz.sutherland@raeburn.comor call (01224) 628700 for a confidentialdiscussion. Raeburn is regulated by theCare Commission.www.raeburn.com

“I know howimportant it is tohave confidence inthe care that yourrelative is receiving”

SUSAN BOGLE

Peace of Mind from Raeburn Group Limited

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For further details of table sales,sponsorship opportunities and fornomination/application forms, contactTrend’s Events co-ordinator LynnBatham: lynn@trendmagazine.co.uk orlog onto www.trendmagazine.co.uk

style Awardsstyle Awards

*FASHION RETAILER OF THE YEARSponsored by: Aberdeen Business School

*EXCELLENCE IN BEAUTY PROVISION

*HOTEL STAR

* IRRESISTIBLE RESTAURANTSponsored by: Parkhill Apartments

*HAIR DESIGNER CROWN

* INTERIORS ELITESponsored by: Claremont Office Interiors

*CREATIVE MINDSSponsored by: Business Network Scotland

*ALL-ROUND HEALTH & FITNESS DESTINATION

*SLANJ (DRINKS DESTINATIONS)Sponsored by: Red Bull

*OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THENORTH-EAST’S LIFESTYLE SCENE

Film & Vision Sponsor Design & Print Sponsor Diamond Sponsor Our chosen charity

Introducing the Judges... Thursday 11th Juneat the Marcliffe at Pitfodels.

Jennifer F CrawJennifer’s early career wasspent developing marketsnationally andinternationally, gainingexperience in a range ofbusiness management and

marketing positions. She has recently beenappointed as an ambassador to theClydesdale Bank in Aberdeen, is a BoardMember of Nestrans, a member of theBoard of Governors of RGU and is currentlyworking for Sir Ian Wood.

Jo RoyleJo Royle is a SeniorLecturer within theAberdeen Business Schoolat Robert GordonUniversity and is SubjectLeader for the Department

of Communication and Media. She is alsoinvolved in running the new undergraduateFashion Management course which waslaunched this Session.

Simon MorganSimon Morgan runsBusiness Network Scotland(BNS), publishes theGrampian WeddingDirectory (GWD) and is oneof the directors of the Your

Wedding Exhibition (YWE).Simon was named as the AberdeenEnterprise Trust Networker of the Year.

Simone BarnettSimone is head ofCommunication andDevelopment at AVCMedia Enterprises. Simoneprovides strategicmarketing consultancy to a

range of clients across different sectors.Simone has over 16 years of experience inproviding Marketing CommunicationsStrategy and Planning across the publicand private sectors, with a wealth ofexperience in strategic growth issues.

James KnowlesJames Knowles is Head ofEconomic Development atAberdeenshire Council andis responsible for BusinessDevelopment, CommunityEconomic Development,

European Matters, and industry sectors in-cluding fishing, agriculture, food and drink,and energy.

He is also a Trustee of Northsound Cashfor Kids and a Director of Balmoral RoadRace, Ltd. James represents AberdeenshireCouncil on the Scottish Food Processing,Marketing and Co-operationGrants Scheme.

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It’s almost heart-wrenching to have toaccept that a cherished piece of furniturethat has been at the heart of your homefor so long has aged and outgrown yourliving space.

Thanks to the expertise and craftsmanshipof long-established Aberdeen specialistfurniture restorer, Gatts, home lovers cannow retain those prized items by givingthem new appeal within a modernliving environment.

Renowned for its loving and sympatheticnurturing of traditional furniture, Gatts isalso earning considerable acclaim for itshigh-gloss spray booth state-of-the-arttechnology and expertise that givesfurniture a stylish, contemporary look.

A West End couple’s circular dining tablein mahogany finish was recently broughtup to date by Gatts to complement theircontemporary environment. Craftsmenhand-stripped it to the timber beforebuilding up the new colour through aprocess of spray application with sheenand a lacquer finish.

“The clients were thrilled – it was exactlywhat they’d had in mind,” said DougTough, general manager of Gatts’traditional crafts division.

Contact the team for a free estimate.T: 01224 870038E: enquiries@gatts.info

www.gatts.info

IN WITH THE NEW

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Interiors specialists Trendenza, which recently launchednew service Trendenza Direct, is offering two luckyTrend readers the chance to enjoy this service for free.Normally valued at £125, Trendenza Direct is a one-offservice that puts you in touch with the expertise of aninterior designer.

The brainchild of Becki Linley, creative director at Trendenza, the service takes the ‘hassle factor’ out of sourcing materials and sifting through the range of choice to create the perfect scheme for your home.The response is swift, with samples of wallcoverings,paint, furnishings, fabric, flooring and lighting madeavailable to create the desired look.

For a chance to win, email the answer to the followingquestion to info@trendmagazine.co.uk, stating yourname, address, email address and contact telephonenumbers and tell us where you picked up your copy ofTrend… who is the creative director of trendenza?

If you are interested in using Trendenza Direct or givinga voucher as a gift, visit www.trendenza.co.uk

WIN... A BESPOKEINTERIORS CONSULTATIONFROM TRENDENZA

BUTCHERY & FINE FOODSANDREW GORDON

Open Daily - Monday to Saturday35-37 Chattan Place, Aberdeen AB10 6RB

Telephone: 01224 587553

A real butchers shopwhere customers come first.

• Locally supplied produce with Full Traceability• Fresh & Matured steaks or roasts• Organic Pork, Bacon & Spotty Pig Pork Pies• Supply to Restaurants, Caterers, Nursing Homes and Pre School Nurseries etc.

• Butchery Tuition for Chefs & Caterers• Steak & Gravy Pies & extensive cooked pie selection• Intranet Partnerships

www.andrewgordonbutchery.com

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Interiors specialists Trendenza, which recently launchednew service Trendenza Direct, is offering two luckyTrend readers the chance to enjoy this service for free.Normally valued at £125, Trendenza Direct is a one-offservice that puts you in touch with the expertise of aninterior designer.

The brainchild of Becki Linley, creative director at Trendenza, the service takes the ‘hassle factor’ out of sourcing materials and sifting through the range of choice to create the perfect scheme for your home.The response is swift, with samples of wallcoverings,paint, furnishings, fabric, flooring and lighting madeavailable to create the desired look.

For a chance to win, email the answer to the followingquestion to info@trendmagazine.co.uk, stating yourname, address, email address and contact telephonenumbers and tell us where you picked up your copy ofTrend… who is the creative director of trendenza?

If you are interested in using Trendenza Direct or givinga voucher as a gift, visit www.trendenza.co.uk

WIN... A BESPOKEINTERIORS CONSULTATIONFROM TRENDENZA

BUTCHERY & FINE FOODSANDREW GORDON

Open Daily - Monday to Saturday35-37 Chattan Place, Aberdeen AB10 6RB

Telephone: 01224 587553

A real butchers shopwhere customers come first.

• Locally supplied produce with Full Traceability• Fresh & Matured steaks or roasts• Organic Pork, Bacon & Spotty Pig Pork Pies• Supply to Restaurants, Caterers, Nursing Homes and Pre School Nurseries etc.

• Butchery Tuition for Chefs & Caterers• Steak & Gravy Pies & extensive cooked pie selection• Intranet Partnerships

www.andrewgordonbutchery.com

It’s easy to lose all concept of time atThe Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course.

Nestling privately among woodlands onthe banks of the River Teviot, TheRoxburghe Hotel at Heiton, near Kelso, isa tranquil haven that beckons the visitorto return time after time.

We’re met at the Duke and Duchess ofRoxburghe’s stately house by theconcierge. Open fires have infused thereception, lounge and bar areas withthe aroma of wood smoke that’s ascomforting as a hot bath.

Grand portraits of dukes and duchessesof yesteryear preside over the sweepingstaircase leading to our room. It’s one of22 bedrooms, many of which have beenindividually designed by the Duchessherself, and the only one with a balcony.

The décor is fresh and subtle, andsympathetic to the old house’s vintageand character. The generous room has agrand four-poster bed and, to mydelight, an open log fire waiting to bekindled.

We share an aperitif in the cosy barbefore being shown to the restaurantswathed in white linen to sample theculinary delights created by head chef,Alasdair Stewart and his team.

We opt for starters of Tain of Eyemouthcrab, and a platter of divine Teviotsmoked salmon. Our mains of fillet ofpork wrapped in Parma ham, andtranche of cod with Arbroath smokywon-ton, are followed by a selection ofScottish cheeses and homemadechutney.

Next morning, I throw open the doublewindows leading to the balcony,hoping to catch a glimpse of the deerthat wander the lawns below. Instead,gun dogs bound excitedly acrossthe grounds preparing for themorning’s shoot.

An overnight at The Roxburghe Hotel isless of a stay and more of an experience.Enjoy a pampering treatment in thehealth and beauty suite, or a round onthe Championship Roxburghe GolfCourse. Take time….

reader offer: Quote ‘Trend’ at time ofbooking and receive a complimentarybottle of wine with dinner.

The Roxburghe Hotel & Golf CourseT: 01573 450331www.roxburghe.net

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Sometimes the most interesting places on our doorstep are the first to beoverlooked in favour of far-flung weekendsaway. But here’s one local gem that isworth discovering.

The luxury Raemoir House Hotel is anarchitecturally stunning country househotel and working estate, situated in RoyalDeeside within 3,500 acres of parkland and forest.

Beautifully refurbished, the public roomsand 20 generous guest bedrooms in thehotel, which dates back over 200 years,have many period features.

Talented head chef, Dougie Scobie haspreviously held roles at Cameron House,Summer Isles, Gleneagles and WestinDragonara in Malta. His menus havehelped Raemoir consistently sustain its

2AA rosette accolade over the past coupleof years, and afternoon teas at Raemoirare legendary.

The hotel’s bedrooms vary from suitethrough to superior and standard. Eachroom is different and complimentaryupgrades can be arranged on arrival,subject to availability. The rooms arelocated mainly in the oldest part – the Ha Hoose.

WIN… an indulgent overnight stay on adinner, bed and breakfast basis at RaemoirHouse Hotel. Simply email your answer tothe following question toinfo@trendmagazine.co.uk, stating yourname, address, email address and contactnumbers, and tell us where you picked upyour copy of Trend….

How many acres of parkland andforest surround Raemoir House Hotel?

Raemoir House Hotel, Raemoir, Banchory,Aberdeenshire AB31 4EDT: 01330 824884www.raemoir.com

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> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

Reader offer: Trend readers canenjoy an overnight stay for just £75per person per night on dinner, bedand breakfast basis between nowand 1 May 09 (a 15% saving on thestandard rate) To book, quote ‘Trendoffer ’ at time of booking. Subjectto availability.

>WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

Where time is on your side

READER OFFER

Roxburghe House Hotel near Kelso

It’s easy to lose all concept of time atThe Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course.

Nestling privately among woodlands onthe banks of the River Teviot, TheRoxburghe Hotel at Heiton, near Kelso, isa tranquil haven that beckons the visitorto return time after time.

We’re met at the Duke and Duchess ofRoxburghe’s stately house by theconcierge. Open fires have infused thereception, lounge and bar areas withthe aroma of wood smoke that’s ascomforting as a hot bath.

Grand portraits of dukes and duchessesof yesteryear preside over the sweepingstaircase leading to our room. It’s one of22 bedrooms, many of which have beenindividually designed by the Duchessherself, and the only one with a balcony.

The décor is fresh and subtle, andsympathetic to the old house’s vintageand character. The generous room has agrand four-poster bed and, to mydelight, an open log fire waiting to bekindled.

We share an aperitif in the cosy barbefore being shown to the restaurantswathed in white linen to sample theculinary delights created by head chef,Alasdair Stewart and his team.

We opt for starters of Tain of Eyemouthcrab, and a platter of divine Teviotsmoked salmon. Our mains of fillet ofpork wrapped in Parma ham, andtranche of cod with Arbroath smokywon-ton, are followed by a selection ofScottish cheeses and homemadechutney.

Next morning, I throw open the doublewindows leading to the balcony,hoping to catch a glimpse of the deerthat wander the lawns below. Instead,gun dogs bound excitedly acrossthe grounds preparing for themorning’s shoot.

An overnight at The Roxburghe Hotel isless of a stay and more of an experience.Enjoy a pampering treatment in thehealth and beauty suite, or a round onthe Championship Roxburghe GolfCourse. Take time….

reader offer: Quote ‘Trend’ at time ofbooking and receive a complimentarybottle of wine with dinner.

The Roxburghe Hotel & Golf CourseT: 01573 450331www.roxburghe.net

COMPETITION

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Sometimes the most interesting places on our doorstep are the first to beoverlooked in favour of far-flung weekendsaway. But here’s one local gem that isworth discovering.

The luxury Raemoir House Hotel is anarchitecturally stunning country househotel and working estate, situated in RoyalDeeside within 3,500 acres of parkland and forest.

Beautifully refurbished, the public roomsand 20 generous guest bedrooms in thehotel, which dates back over 200 years,have many period features.

Talented head chef, Dougie Scobie haspreviously held roles at Cameron House,Summer Isles, Gleneagles and WestinDragonara in Malta. His menus havehelped Raemoir consistently sustain its

2AA rosette accolade over the past coupleof years, and afternoon teas at Raemoirare legendary.

The hotel’s bedrooms vary from suitethrough to superior and standard. Eachroom is different and complimentaryupgrades can be arranged on arrival,subject to availability. The rooms arelocated mainly in the oldest part – the Ha Hoose.

WIN… an indulgent overnight stay on adinner, bed and breakfast basis at RaemoirHouse Hotel. Simply email your answer tothe following question toinfo@trendmagazine.co.uk, stating yourname, address, email address and contactnumbers, and tell us where you picked upyour copy of Trend….

How many acres of parkland andforest surround Raemoir House Hotel?

Raemoir House Hotel, Raemoir, Banchory,Aberdeenshire AB31 4EDT: 01330 824884www.raemoir.com

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Home & Away

> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

Reader offer: Trend readers canenjoy an overnight stay for just £75per person per night on dinner, bedand breakfast basis between nowand 1 May 09 (a 15% saving on thestandard rate) To book, quote ‘Trendoffer ’ at time of booking. Subjectto availability.

>WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

Where time is on your side

READER OFFER

Roxburghe House Hotel near Kelso

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It sets out to create a European feeland something different for Aberdeen.The understated elegance has beenachieved by marrying some rusticcharm with the best contemporaryItalian and Parisian design.

The unique bar counter concept wasactually spawned in Paris, where anunusual stone centrepiece was rebornwith splendid smooth and silkycontours that just cry out to bestroked. Behind the bar they havecleverly framed an original granite wallto create an impressive backdrop tothe chattering wine glasses suspendedabove. To the left of the bar sits a WineBox Wall made up of premier cru winebox ends gathered from some of thefinest wine estates in the world. It’s atalking point that will impress anywine lover.

There’s a muted colour scheme withchocolate walls, green leatherbanquettes, plum velvet cushions and

Brazilian mahogany wine cabinetscovered in beautiful antique goldembroidery. There’s not a whitetablecloth in sight, and the darkmahogany is complimented by somebeautiful hand- carved cup and collaroak tables. The eye-catching art workincludes a contemporary mosaic ofBonaparte and Roman bustsilluminated by opulent chandeliers.

It’s all rounded off with some carefullychosen details; ornate metallic goldcandle holders, pewter-ringed cruetsand a range of wine glasses that are aswonderful to hold as they are todrink from.

Sopranos has set out to establish itselfahead of the opening of the UnionSquare shopping centre. Whilst thedesign is cutting-edge smart, you willfind the atmosphere very relaxed andinformal and it’s all so very easy on the eye.

22 Guild StreetAberdeenT: 01224 589411www.sopranohotels.co.uk

INTERIORS FEATURE

Sopranos, the new elegant Wine Barand Bistro in Guild Street, cametogether after its owner, JonathanDay, visited the luminary cities ofParis, Florence and Sienna.

If music be the food of love...the interior of Parisien-inspired Sopranosthe interior of Parisian-inspired Sopranos

Chess IT is a local based company providing a full range of IT services for the North East.

Headed up by Martin Dunsmuir, the team at Chess IT can draw on their combined experience in the world of IT and project manage every aspect of your company’s IT & Communications infrastructure.

Young and dynamic, Chess IT’s expanding pool of talent includes Senior IT Specialist Allan Kirk who specialises in Internet Technologies & security. Martin, focusing on building the company’s external client base, is also currently recruiting for a new salespersonto join the team.

“We are committed to keeping our clients IT running costs down by providing a no-nonsense approach to our services,” explained Martin.

Do you want to know how to set up your mobile to receive emails, or maybe your laptop is riddled with spyware. If so, our skilled staff are ready to provide a simple solution to all your problems.

Specialising in support for small and medium enterprises including home installations, Chess IT can provide a tailored package to suit your budget.

ADVERTISING

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It sets out to create a European feeland something different for Aberdeen.The understated elegance has beenachieved by marrying some rusticcharm with the best contemporaryItalian and Parisian design.

The unique bar counter concept wasactually spawned in Paris, where anunusual stone centrepiece was rebornwith splendid smooth and silkycontours that just cry out to bestroked. Behind the bar they havecleverly framed an original granite wallto create an impressive backdrop tothe chattering wine glasses suspendedabove. To the left of the bar sits a WineBox Wall made up of premier cru winebox ends gathered from some of thefinest wine estates in the world. It’s atalking point that will impress anywine lover.

There’s a muted colour scheme withchocolate walls, green leatherbanquettes, plum velvet cushions and

Brazilian mahogany wine cabinetscovered in beautiful antique goldembroidery. There’s not a whitetablecloth in sight, and the darkmahogany is complimented by somebeautiful hand- carved cup and collaroak tables. The eye-catching art workincludes a contemporary mosaic ofBonaparte and Roman bustsilluminated by opulent chandeliers.

It’s all rounded off with some carefullychosen details; ornate metallic goldcandle holders, pewter-ringed cruetsand a range of wine glasses that are aswonderful to hold as they are todrink from.

Sopranos has set out to establish itselfahead of the opening of the UnionSquare shopping centre. Whilst thedesign is cutting-edge smart, you willfind the atmosphere very relaxed andinformal and it’s all so very easy on the eye.

22 Guild StreetAberdeenT: 01224 589411www.sopranohotels.co.uk

INTERIORS FEATURE

Sopranos, the new elegant Wine Barand Bistro in Guild Street, cametogether after its owner, JonathanDay, visited the luminary cities ofParis, Florence and Sienna.

If music be the food of love...the interior of Parisien-inspired Sopranosthe interior of Parisian-inspired Sopranos

Chess IT is a local based company providing a full range of IT services for the North East.

Headed up by Martin Dunsmuir, the team at Chess IT can draw on their combined experience in the world of IT and project manage every aspect of your company’s IT & Communications infrastructure.

Young and dynamic, Chess IT’s expanding pool of talent includes Senior IT Specialist Allan Kirk who specialises in Internet Technologies & security. Martin, focusing on building the company’s external client base, is also currently recruiting for a new salespersonto join the team.

“We are committed to keeping our clients IT running costs down by providing a no-nonsense approach to our services,” explained Martin.

Do you want to know how to set up your mobile to receive emails, or maybe your laptop is riddled with spyware. If so, our skilled staff are ready to provide a simple solution to all your problems.

Specialising in support for small and medium enterprises including home installations, Chess IT can provide a tailored package to suit your budget.

ALTERNATIVE FITNESS

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Most girls want to be princesses whenthey grow up, but I always fancied beinga superhero or a ninja assassin. So I’mthrilled to try Kendo, the ancientJapanese martial art that uses a swordand has evolved from the days ofthe Samurai.

The session starts with ritual bowing,chanting, meditation and warm-upstretching. This is followed by a numberof practice exercises. It’s fast, noisy,precise, disciplined, and features shortbouts of controlled aggression followedby what can only be describedas skipping.

Initially, it’s difficult to work out whereyour feet should be, where the bamboopractice sword should be, when toshout along with keeping your body in

balance. One of the first strikes wepractice involves bringing the shineidown on the opponent’s head, whilescreaming “Men!”. Women may find thesport deeply therapeutic.

The session ends in a number of shortbut very impressive practice fights thatare more exciting than anything you’dever see at Pitoddrie.

It’s not the cheapest of sports, but it willkeep you fit, help relieve tension andstress and develop the mind, spirit andbody in harmony. Also you get to dressup in cool robes and hit people with abig stick while pretending to be a SithLord, so it’s really a bit of a bargain!

New members over the age of 14 arewelcomed and benefit from individual

tuition until ready to join in the maingroup. One of the latest recruits pointsout that he took up the sport at forty,and that age brings wisdom andguile, apparently.

I loved trying Kendo. I’d be really good atit too, if not for a complete lack of speed,grace, balance and aggression.

You should try it. It’s the most fun youcan have without actually being a Jedi.

Aberdeen Kendo ClubContact: Rajmund MarschallT: 07840 876950E: r_marschall76@yahoo.com

www.aberdeenkendo.org.uk

Meditation and pole dancing are two activities that would normally never go hand inhand, but at Soul-Pole they merge perfectly.

At Soul-Pole, on Union Street, teacher Sian Young is not only a trained pole dancinginstructor, but also a Reiki Healer and holistic supporter. She believes that all sides of thebody should be honoured, and this includes both the physical and mental aspects.

Pole dancing is a more exotic and unusual means of expressing yourself and promoting ahealthy body and mind. The dance incorporates the use of a pole for making aerobicdance moves and can be learnt by virtually anyone who wishes to learn, at any age.

The art of pole dancing is great for all-round physical strength: the training experiencedthroughout a routine improves muscular strength, coordination, posture, and is anexcellent cardiovascular work-out. It is also the perfect activity to improve confidenceand self belief. With each movement learnt, new challenges are met and it is anopportunity to connect with the whole body.

Pole dancing traditionally has a more underground reputation, but at Soul-Pole, wherewellbeing is key, it has taken on a new and more approachable form. During the classes,everyone is seen as an individual and it is a safe place for women to discover their own

way of accepting and loving who they are and how they move. The meditation thattakes place at the end of each session separates these classes from others: it allows

for deep relaxation, and is a great way to unwind after a vigorous work-out.

At the Soul-Pole dance and fitness studio, there are four different class options: a sixweek beginner course, one-to-one lessons, private group hire, and the option of

hiring a pole for working out at home. The different options give everyone theopportunity to experience and enjoy this alternative form of exercise at their

own pace and in their own comfort zone.

>WORDS BY ALISON DANIELS

THESEVENTH SAMURAI

Soul-Pole>WORDS BY SARAH WATTIE

Launch Party - 2nd May1pm onwards

Soul-Pole35a Union StreetAberdeen T: 07756 223292E: info@soul-pole.comwww.soul-pole.com

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Most girls want to be princesses whenthey grow up, but I always fancied beinga superhero or a ninja assassin. So I’mthrilled to try Kendo, the ancientJapanese martial art that uses a swordand has evolved from the days ofthe Samurai.

The session starts with ritual bowing,chanting, meditation and warm-upstretching. This is followed by a numberof practice exercises. It’s fast, noisy,precise, disciplined, and features shortbouts of controlled aggression followedby what can only be describedas skipping.

Initially, it’s difficult to work out whereyour feet should be, where the bamboopractice sword should be, when toshout along with keeping your body in

balance. One of the first strikes wepractice involves bringing the shineidown on the opponent’s head, whilescreaming “Men!”. Women may find thesport deeply therapeutic.

The session ends in a number of shortbut very impressive practice fights thatare more exciting than anything you’dever see at Pitoddrie.

It’s not the cheapest of sports, but it willkeep you fit, help relieve tension andstress and develop the mind, spirit andbody in harmony. Also you get to dressup in cool robes and hit people with abig stick while pretending to be a SithLord, so it’s really a bit of a bargain!

New members over the age of 14 arewelcomed and benefit from individual

tuition until ready to join in the maingroup. One of the latest recruits pointsout that he took up the sport at forty,and that age brings wisdom andguile, apparently.

I loved trying Kendo. I’d be really good atit too, if not for a complete lack of speed,grace, balance and aggression.

You should try it. It’s the most fun youcan have without actually being a Jedi.

Aberdeen Kendo ClubContact: Rajmund MarschallT: 07840 876950E: r_marschall76@yahoo.com

www.aberdeenkendo.org.uk

Meditation and pole dancing are two activities that would normally never go hand inhand, but at Soul-Pole they merge perfectly.

At Soul-Pole, on Union Street, teacher Sian Young is not only a trained pole dancinginstructor, but also a Reiki Healer and holistic supporter. She believes that all sides of thebody should be honoured, and this includes both the physical and mental aspects.

Pole dancing is a more exotic and unusual means of expressing yourself and promoting ahealthy body and mind. The dance incorporates the use of a pole for making aerobicdance moves and can be learnt by virtually anyone who wishes to learn, at any age.

The art of pole dancing is great for all-round physical strength: the training experiencedthroughout a routine improves muscular strength, coordination, posture, and is anexcellent cardiovascular work-out. It is also the perfect activity to improve confidenceand self belief. With each movement learnt, new challenges are met and it is anopportunity to connect with the whole body.

Pole dancing traditionally has a more underground reputation, but at Soul-Pole, wherewellbeing is key, it has taken on a new and more approachable form. During the classes,everyone is seen as an individual and it is a safe place for women to discover their own

way of accepting and loving who they are and how they move. The meditation thattakes place at the end of each session separates these classes from others: it allows

for deep relaxation, and is a great way to unwind after a vigorous work-out.

At the Soul-Pole dance and fitness studio, there are four different class options: a sixweek beginner course, one-to-one lessons, private group hire, and the option of

hiring a pole for working out at home. The different options give everyone theopportunity to experience and enjoy this alternative form of exercise at their

own pace and in their own comfort zone.

>WORDS BY ALISON DANIELS

THESEVENTH SAMURAI

Soul-Pole>WORDS BY SARAH WATTIE

Launch Party - 2nd May1pm onwards

Soul-Pole35a Union StreetAberdeen T: 07756 223292E: info@soul-pole.comwww.soul-pole.com

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ThinkPR announces growthThinkPR is celebrating its fifth birthday andhas grown to 7 PR professionals. With anumber of new contracts secured sincethe end of 2008 and as part of the growthof the business, ThinkPR secured furtherspace at its offices at 13 Rubislaw Terrace.

Ms Sall said: “2008 was a great year forThinkPR and we were delighted to securework with organizations including TheFerguson Group, flexlife and Banff &Buchan College, as well as consolidatingour existing business.

“Although there are obvious challengesahead for many businesses, companieswith an effective marketing andcommunications plan in place are those

that will be best positioned in thelong-term.”

Mike Melville, finance director ofoffshore accommodation specialiststhe Ferguson Group, said: “TheFerguson Group appointed ThinkPRin May 2008 and since workingtogether our profile as a Group hasbeen raised with our key messagesbeing effectively conveyed to themarket, both locally and internationally.”

ThinkPR employs a team of former seniorjournalists and communications specialists.The company has successfully launched anumber of start-ups and products as wellas handling communications around

MBOs, acquisitions and significantcontract wins.

Think PR (Scotland) Ltd, 13 Rubislaw Terrace,Aberdeen AB10 1XE T: 01224 623960

> BY ANNABEL SALL, DIRECTOR, THINKPR LTD.

Thainstone House Country Club and Spa

One lucky Trend reader and a friend willwin a Spa Day which includes two 45minute treatments, full use of the clubfacilities and two course lunch in theirrestaurant with a glass of bubbly!

In the June/July issue of Trend, we’ll belaunching a ‘mouthpiece’ page, onwhich we’ll share your views on ourcoverage and content.

That means that we’d love to publish yourletters and comments on what you love –and what you don’t – about yourpriceless, quality North-east glossy. Didyou win one of our competitions orsample one of our featured restaurants orshopping/weekend destinations?Let’s hear it.

We’re also keen to hear about your ideasfor future features, and your take on thecontemporary Aberdeen lifestyle scene.

Go on, get it off your chest… you could bethe author whose letter wins a top prize.

Please email us before 11th May:info@trendmagazine.co.uk. Include yourname, address and contact numbers and tellus where you picked up your copy of Trend.

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Sitting resplendent in 44 acres of lush meadowland in thevery heart of rural Aberdeenshire, Thainstone House Hotelprovides an oasis of tranquillity – a majestic Palladianmansion where relaxation, luxury & friendly staff make forthe warmest of welcomes.

We offer a superb, modern gym with an extensive range oftechno gym cardio-vascular equipment operated by fully trainedleisure attendants, an indoor swimming pool with spa bath,sauna, steam room and fully trained therapists offering treatmentsincluding St Tropez, Decleor and Jane Iredale make-up products.

Thainstone House Hotel Spa is offering one lucky Trendreader and a friend a Spa Day which includes two 45 minutetreatments, full use of the club facilities and two courselunch in their restaurant with a glass of bubbly!

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Please email your answer with ‘Thainstone’ in the subjectbox, along with your name, address, telephone number andwhere you picked up your copy of Trend, toinfo@trendmagazine.co.uk

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ThinkPR announces growthThinkPR is celebrating its fifth birthday andhas grown to 7 PR professionals. With anumber of new contracts secured sincethe end of 2008 and as part of the growthof the business, ThinkPR secured furtherspace at its offices at 13 Rubislaw Terrace.

Ms Sall said: “2008 was a great year forThinkPR and we were delighted to securework with organizations including TheFerguson Group, flexlife and Banff &Buchan College, as well as consolidatingour existing business.

“Although there are obvious challengesahead for many businesses, companieswith an effective marketing andcommunications plan in place are those

that will be best positioned in thelong-term.”

Mike Melville, finance director ofoffshore accommodation specialiststhe Ferguson Group, said: “TheFerguson Group appointed ThinkPRin May 2008 and since workingtogether our profile as a Group hasbeen raised with our key messagesbeing effectively conveyed to themarket, both locally and internationally.”

ThinkPR employs a team of former seniorjournalists and communications specialists.The company has successfully launched anumber of start-ups and products as wellas handling communications around

MBOs, acquisitions and significantcontract wins.

Think PR (Scotland) Ltd, 13 Rubislaw Terrace,Aberdeen AB10 1XE T: 01224 623960

> BY ANNABEL SALL, DIRECTOR, THINKPR LTD.

Thainstone House Country Club and Spa

One lucky Trend reader and a friend willwin a Spa Day which includes two 45minute treatments, full use of the clubfacilities and two course lunch in theirrestaurant with a glass of bubbly!

In the June/July issue of Trend, we’ll belaunching a ‘mouthpiece’ page, onwhich we’ll share your views on ourcoverage and content.

That means that we’d love to publish yourletters and comments on what you love –and what you don’t – about yourpriceless, quality North-east glossy. Didyou win one of our competitions orsample one of our featured restaurants orshopping/weekend destinations?Let’s hear it.

We’re also keen to hear about your ideasfor future features, and your take on thecontemporary Aberdeen lifestyle scene.

Go on, get it off your chest… you could bethe author whose letter wins a top prize.

Please email us before 11th May:info@trendmagazine.co.uk. Include yourname, address and contact numbers and tellus where you picked up your copy of Trend.

We’re all ears!

Trend says

ADVERTORIAL

The Star Letter of each issue willwin a prize our first isDinner for twoincluding wine to thevalue of £100 atMalmaison.

OVER TO YOU…After 18 months of playing an increasing part of modern life in Aberdeen,we the Trend team think it’s time to hand over to you…

The Trend Team

Sitting resplendent in 44 acres of lush meadowland in thevery heart of rural Aberdeenshire, Thainstone House Hotelprovides an oasis of tranquillity – a majestic Palladianmansion where relaxation, luxury & friendly staff make forthe warmest of welcomes.

We offer a superb, modern gym with an extensive range oftechno gym cardio-vascular equipment operated by fully trainedleisure attendants, an indoor swimming pool with spa bath,sauna, steam room and fully trained therapists offering treatmentsincluding St Tropez, Decleor and Jane Iredale make-up products.

Thainstone House Hotel Spa is offering one lucky Trendreader and a friend a Spa Day which includes two 45 minutetreatments, full use of the club facilities and two courselunch in their restaurant with a glass of bubbly!

To enter, please answer the following question:where is thainstone house hotel situated?

Please email your answer with ‘Thainstone’ in the subjectbox, along with your name, address, telephone number andwhere you picked up your copy of Trend, toinfo@trendmagazine.co.uk

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We have some great new ranges of dining tables made from oak,walnut or teak and can be finished in a colour to suit, as well assome superb media units (hello boys!) to suit the latest gadgetsand TVs!

My top tip to achieve a modern and elegant look is to invest insome timeless furniture which suits your storage requirements –let’s not be unrealistic about clutter and possessions, just cater forit with the right storage unit to have it all packed away and orderly.

Thinking of updating your kitchen? Then log onto our website orcome in-store and see our fantastic new kitchen range whichcomes pre- assembled and fully framed from hard wood, with co-ordinating living and dining furniture. All our cabinets are madeusing traditional mortice and tenon joints, and come with autoclose system and host of luxury features – at an affordable price!!

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Growing up in Glasgow, Gwen wasmassively influenced by her father’slove of American movies - the catalystfor Gwen’s love affair with theperforming arts.

When she made the naturalprogression to drama school, it wasthere she began designing costumes.

After a spell as a speech and dramateacher, she uprooted to study periodcostume at the London College ofFashion where she met Janette Haslam.The fusion of their creative talents wasto take her career to a new plain.

As Russell & Haslam, the duo wouldsoon see their creations worn by agalaxy of Hollywood stars: MichellePfeiffer (Dangerous Liaisons), NicoleKidman (Eyes Wide Shut), and EmmaThompson (Henry V). Both ‘Henry V’ and‘Dangerous Liaisons’ scooped theOscars Gwen had yearned for.

Following Janette’s decision to retire,Gwen bought her dream cottage inBanff from where she launched acouture design bridal service. Gwen –

who has over the years made thecostumes for famous West Endmusicals, including the Lion King’s ‘CanYou Feel the Love’ scene – recentlycombined her theatrical talents withher new bridal collection to create agown for actress Christina Ricci, for thehit film ‘Penelope.’

“I work in an organic way and not fromsketches,” explained perfectionist,Gwen, who also has consultation roomsin Glasgow and London.

“I create the silhouette on a bride at thefirst consultation by reading her bodyshape, hiding all the things she doesn’twant to show, and enhancing theattributes she didn’t know she had.”

From conception to creation – down tothe hand-stitched bead work – Gwentakes ownership of every intricate detailof her wedding gowns, which embodythe bride’s personality and flair.

With price tags starting at £3500,Gwen’s bridal gowns don’t come cheap.But no designer is better equipped tocreate a wedding show-stopper.CostumeDrama...

gwen russell’s passion for design was apparent from an early age.while her friends were pushing dollies in prams, a five-year-oldgwen was examining the dolls’ dresses to learn how a sleeve works.

www.gwenrussell.comt: 07977 997673

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5353

Growing up in Glasgow, Gwen wasmassively influenced by her father’slove of American movies - the catalystfor Gwen’s love affair with theperforming arts.

When she made the naturalprogression to drama school, it wasthere she began designing costumes.

After a spell as a speech and dramateacher, she uprooted to study periodcostume at the London College ofFashion where she met Janette Haslam.The fusion of their creative talents wasto take her career to a new plain.

As Russell & Haslam, the duo wouldsoon see their creations worn by agalaxy of Hollywood stars: MichellePfeiffer (Dangerous Liaisons), NicoleKidman (Eyes Wide Shut), and EmmaThompson (Henry V). Both ‘Henry V’ and‘Dangerous Liaisons’ scooped theOscars Gwen had yearned for.

Following Janette’s decision to retire,Gwen bought her dream cottage inBanff from where she launched acouture design bridal service. Gwen –

who has over the years made thecostumes for famous West Endmusicals, including the Lion King’s ‘CanYou Feel the Love’ scene – recentlycombined her theatrical talents withher new bridal collection to create agown for actress Christina Ricci, for thehit film ‘Penelope.’

“I work in an organic way and not fromsketches,” explained perfectionist,Gwen, who also has consultation roomsin Glasgow and London.

“I create the silhouette on a bride at thefirst consultation by reading her bodyshape, hiding all the things she doesn’twant to show, and enhancing theattributes she didn’t know she had.”

From conception to creation – down tothe hand-stitched bead work – Gwentakes ownership of every intricate detailof her wedding gowns, which embodythe bride’s personality and flair.

With price tags starting at £3500,Gwen’s bridal gowns don’t come cheap.But no designer is better equipped tocreate a wedding show-stopper.CostumeDrama...

gwen russell’s passion for design was apparent from an early age.while her friends were pushing dollies in prams, a five-year-oldgwen was examining the dolls’ dresses to learn how a sleeve works.

www.gwenrussell.comt: 07977 997673

DESIGNER FEATURE

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ART FEATURE

‘Time Out’ Istanbul Time Out Guides Ltd RRP £12.99

Written by people who live there, this guide to Istanbul, where Europe meets Asia, is an easy-to-carry friend as you roam the city’s varied districts. With advice on the confusing street names –or lack of them – and how to find the only Irish pub, the writers have combined insights intoIstanbul’s Ottoman and Byzantine history with information on accommodation no matter whatyour budget, plus advice on how to shop in the Bazaar. Patience and time is required! If you’relooking for ideas of where to go that will allow your money to stretch further than within the EU,Istanbul may be just the ticket.

Thailand’s Islands & BeachesLonely Planet Country & Regional Guide RRP £12.99

Always a popular destination, Lonely Planet’s guide to Thailand’s islands and beaches offers afew unusual ideas for your holiday apart from lazing under the sun. You could try a Thai cookerycourse, a hammock tour or head for the annual Kite Festival in Bangkok. There is a separatecolour section on diving for the scuba fans, and each section has advice on potential pitfalls anddangers to watch out for. An excellent lightweight volume for carrying round easily, whether youwant to island hop, rock climb or watch the world go by from the comfort of your hammock.

Australia Lonely Planet Country Guide RRP £16.99

Australia is a vast country, so the skill of the writers of this guide in packing so much into such aportable size is to be marvelled at. From learning to surf or finding the best place to pitch a tentin Queensland, to knowing the difference between the two types of crocodiles down under andwhere to find the best meat pies in New South Wales, there is no activity, eatery, winery or hotelthey seem to have missed. Add to that the little facts and useful safety advice in every section,and this travel book is ideal for planning that magical trip to the other side of the world.

> Boo

k Review

> WORDS BY JUDY MARSHALL

Make the Most of YourTime on Earth: A Rough Guide to theWorldRough Guides Reference TitleRRP £18.99

This travel guide must be the greatestchallenge to the seasoned traveller:1000 amazing activities to try, fromsnuffling for truffles in Italy to sunsetover Palmyra in Syria, from travellingon the Trans-Siberian railway tomeeting orang-utans in Sumatra. Thisis the ultimate book for those wanting

to do something a bit different fortheir vacation. With sumptuousphotographs and a handy fold-outmap to help you navigate the book,even if you only dream of trying someof these activities, this book will takeyou there. A stimulating volume forthe imagination.

Berlin – DK EyewitnessTop 10 Travel GuideDorling Kindersley RRP £7.99

Part of Dorling Kindersley’s wide-ranging Eyewitness Top 10 TravelGuide collection, this guide toGermany’s vibrant capital, Berlin, usesexpert and up-to-date advice on the

best places to eat, visit and stay in aseries of Top 10 lists. A handy tool ifyou’ve never visited the city before, itprovides guidance on where to gofirst, where to take children,reasonably-priced accommodationand meals, and how to stay safe. Iteven comes with a handy fold-up map

in the back to help you navigate thestreets, with more lists, includinguseful numbers. Containing littlehistorical facts and suggestions fordays out, this compact guide to Berlinis the perfect travelling companion.

Lie in the grass andgaze at the North-east

of Scotland’sspringtime sky,

and you’llcapture a

sense ofthequalitiesof nature

that have soinspired self-taught

artist, Lesley McKenzie.

“We have a tremendous quality of light inthe North-east. We don’t know how luckywe are,” said Lesley. “Whether I’mpainting landscapes in this or in other partsof the world, Scotland’s sky and light willbe reflected in my work.”

An enthusiastic art student at school,Lesley went on to work as a graphic artistuntil 1995, when the first of her threechildren arrived. She then decided topursue her real passion: fine art. She workswith a variety of materials includingacrylics, ceramics and sculpture, as well asproducing her own framework from her

Blackburn studio, Frameworks. Her abstract work takes a landscapeimage, changes the perspectives of itselements, and commands a strikingstylised personal interpretation of the locallandscapes with which we’re blessed.

Her love of wildlife is reflected in herceramic, crackle-glaze sculptures, whichcan be viewed at the Just Scottish Gallery,The Mound, Edinburgh, throughout April.

A collection of Lesley’s landscape work iscurrently exhibited at the AVC Gallery, AVCBusiness Centre, Altens: a stylish newshowcase for the talents of North-eastartists and photographers and is on displayat AVC until the end of April.

Frameworks, Bishopston,Kinellar AB21 0TX T: 01224 791945E: Lesley.mckenzie@btinternet.comwww.frameworksaberdeen.com

AVC Gallery,Wellington Circle,Altens, Aberdeen AB12 3JGwww.avcmedia.com

light fantastic> INTERVIEW BY NIKI TENNANT

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54

ART FEATURE

‘Time Out’ Istanbul Time Out Guides Ltd RRP £12.99

Written by people who live there, this guide to Istanbul, where Europe meets Asia, is an easy-to-carry friend as you roam the city’s varied districts. With advice on the confusing street names –or lack of them – and how to find the only Irish pub, the writers have combined insights intoIstanbul’s Ottoman and Byzantine history with information on accommodation no matter whatyour budget, plus advice on how to shop in the Bazaar. Patience and time is required! If you’relooking for ideas of where to go that will allow your money to stretch further than within the EU,Istanbul may be just the ticket.

Thailand’s Islands & BeachesLonely Planet Country & Regional Guide RRP £12.99

Always a popular destination, Lonely Planet’s guide to Thailand’s islands and beaches offers afew unusual ideas for your holiday apart from lazing under the sun. You could try a Thai cookerycourse, a hammock tour or head for the annual Kite Festival in Bangkok. There is a separatecolour section on diving for the scuba fans, and each section has advice on potential pitfalls anddangers to watch out for. An excellent lightweight volume for carrying round easily, whether youwant to island hop, rock climb or watch the world go by from the comfort of your hammock.

Australia Lonely Planet Country Guide RRP £16.99

Australia is a vast country, so the skill of the writers of this guide in packing so much into such aportable size is to be marvelled at. From learning to surf or finding the best place to pitch a tentin Queensland, to knowing the difference between the two types of crocodiles down under andwhere to find the best meat pies in New South Wales, there is no activity, eatery, winery or hotelthey seem to have missed. Add to that the little facts and useful safety advice in every section,and this travel book is ideal for planning that magical trip to the other side of the world.

> Boo

k Review

> WORDS BY JUDY MARSHALL

Make the Most of YourTime on Earth: A Rough Guide to theWorldRough Guides Reference TitleRRP £18.99

This travel guide must be the greatestchallenge to the seasoned traveller:1000 amazing activities to try, fromsnuffling for truffles in Italy to sunsetover Palmyra in Syria, from travellingon the Trans-Siberian railway tomeeting orang-utans in Sumatra. Thisis the ultimate book for those wanting

to do something a bit different fortheir vacation. With sumptuousphotographs and a handy fold-outmap to help you navigate the book,even if you only dream of trying someof these activities, this book will takeyou there. A stimulating volume forthe imagination.

Berlin – DK EyewitnessTop 10 Travel GuideDorling Kindersley RRP £7.99

Part of Dorling Kindersley’s wide-ranging Eyewitness Top 10 TravelGuide collection, this guide toGermany’s vibrant capital, Berlin, usesexpert and up-to-date advice on the

best places to eat, visit and stay in aseries of Top 10 lists. A handy tool ifyou’ve never visited the city before, itprovides guidance on where to gofirst, where to take children,reasonably-priced accommodationand meals, and how to stay safe. Iteven comes with a handy fold-up map

in the back to help you navigate thestreets, with more lists, includinguseful numbers. Containing littlehistorical facts and suggestions fordays out, this compact guide to Berlinis the perfect travelling companion.

Lie in the grass andgaze at the North-east

of Scotland’sspringtime sky,

and you’llcapture a

sense ofthequalitiesof nature

that have soinspired self-taught

artist, Lesley McKenzie.

“We have a tremendous quality of light inthe North-east. We don’t know how luckywe are,” said Lesley. “Whether I’mpainting landscapes in this or in other partsof the world, Scotland’s sky and light willbe reflected in my work.”

An enthusiastic art student at school,Lesley went on to work as a graphic artistuntil 1995, when the first of her threechildren arrived. She then decided topursue her real passion: fine art. She workswith a variety of materials includingacrylics, ceramics and sculpture, as well asproducing her own framework from her

Blackburn studio, Frameworks. Her abstract work takes a landscapeimage, changes the perspectives of itselements, and commands a strikingstylised personal interpretation of the locallandscapes with which we’re blessed.

Her love of wildlife is reflected in herceramic, crackle-glaze sculptures, whichcan be viewed at the Just Scottish Gallery,The Mound, Edinburgh, throughout April.

A collection of Lesley’s landscape work iscurrently exhibited at the AVC Gallery, AVCBusiness Centre, Altens: a stylish newshowcase for the talents of North-eastartists and photographers and is on displayat AVC until the end of April.

Frameworks, Bishopston,Kinellar AB21 0TX T: 01224 791945E: Lesley.mckenzie@btinternet.comwww.frameworksaberdeen.com

AVC Gallery,Wellington Circle,Altens, Aberdeen AB12 3JGwww.avcmedia.com

light fantastic> INTERVIEW BY NIKI TENNANT

55

Amy Sawers’ talents seemed clear from

an early age. At 15, she attended a

summer camp in upstate New York for

kids who, like her, had overcome

childhood leukaemia. At one of the

parties there, she was asked to get on

stage and do a turn. Initially reluctant,

she went up and sang Elvis Presley's

“Hound Dog”.

She laughs at the memory, “I got the

words wrong, but I’m glad I got up there

and sang.” As Amy left the stage, she felt

a tap on her shoulder. She turned round

to find none other than Paul Newman

standing in front of her. ”Someday kid”,

he said, blue eyes twinkling, “you’re

gonna be a star.”

Ten years later and the high profile

endorsements continue: her track “Free

Like The Sun” was recently featured in

E4’s hit show Skins.

Of the song, Amy says, "It's about me

and my mates enjoying ourselves in

Aberdeen. I wanted to highlight the

great times we've all had in the city and

to pay tribute to a great place.”

Acoustically, her ability to stand alone

with a guitar and sing lyrics that are

clearly based upon deeply personal

experiences is both disarming and

engaging. With her full band however,

she put on one of the best shows I’d

seen her play in years.

Standing at the front of the stage with

fellow band members, Euan Henderson

and Andy Taylor on either side, Amy

Sawers played her heart out. Henderson

kept things together on drums with an

energetic, almost manic energy that

provided a perfect counterpoint to the

intense stillness of bassist Taylor. In the

middle stood Amy with her guitar, heart

on her sleeve, singing like her life

depended on it, conveying the emotion

of each lyric, mesmerising the audience.

www.myspace.com/amysawers

Amy Sawers – Guitar & Vocals

Andy Taylor – Bass

Euan Henderson – Drums

Upcoming shows:

23rd March - The Tunnels

17th April - Café Drummonds

“Acoustically, her ability to stand alone

with a guitar and sing lyrics that are

clearly based upon deeply personal

experiences is both disarming and enga

ging. “ >WORDS BY DAVID NICHOLSON

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Don

ell.

THE GADGET GOLFERIt is arguably the oldest game in the world, with many historiansbelieving golf originated on our Scottish shores. It certainlyhasn’t been left in the past however, when it comes totechnology. Trend decided to handpick the best gadgets that areon the market right now.

Tomi Putting AnalyzerTop of the range technology isavailable from the American Golfshop, where you can pick up theTomi Putting Analyzer. Thisfantastic device works with fourinfra-red sensors attached to aputter, and a camera to analyzeyour stroke, direction, speed,alignment, and consistency totransform your stroke on the green.

Sky Caddie SG5 & SG2.5The mobile phone-shaped SkyCaddie SG5 device can tell howfar you are from the centre of thegreen, wherever you are on thecourse; it even lets you know ofbunkers and water in your path.Also available is the SG 2.5, withfewer features but still as good,and slightly less budget busting.

Powa Caddy FreewayAt Kingslinks Golf club and shop,they not only offer you top of therange clubs, but the besttechnology to carry them in.The Powa Caddy Freeway is anexcellent motor-driven caddywhich means you can save yourstrength for that vital tee-off swing.

£249£369

>WORDS BY BEN TRITTON

£299

£16957

Amy Sawers’ talents seemed clear from

an early age. At 15, she attended a

summer camp in upstate New York for

kids who, like her, had overcome

childhood leukaemia. At one of the

parties there, she was asked to get on

stage and do a turn. Initially reluctant,

she went up and sang Elvis Presley's

“Hound Dog”.

She laughs at the memory, “I got the

words wrong, but I’m glad I got up there

and sang.” As Amy left the stage, she felt

a tap on her shoulder. She turned round

to find none other than Paul Newman

standing in front of her. ”Someday kid”,

he said, blue eyes twinkling, “you’re

gonna be a star.”

Ten years later and the high profile

endorsements continue: her track “Free

Like The Sun” was recently featured in

E4’s hit show Skins.

Of the song, Amy says, "It's about me

and my mates enjoying ourselves in

Aberdeen. I wanted to highlight the

great times we've all had in the city and

to pay tribute to a great place.”

Acoustically, her ability to stand alone

with a guitar and sing lyrics that are

clearly based upon deeply personal

experiences is both disarming and

engaging. With her full band however,

she put on one of the best shows I’d

seen her play in years.

Standing at the front of the stage with

fellow band members, Euan Henderson

and Andy Taylor on either side, Amy

Sawers played her heart out. Henderson

kept things together on drums with an

energetic, almost manic energy that

provided a perfect counterpoint to the

intense stillness of bassist Taylor. In the

middle stood Amy with her guitar, heart

on her sleeve, singing like her life

depended on it, conveying the emotion

of each lyric, mesmerising the audience.

www.myspace.com/amysawers

Amy Sawers – Guitar & Vocals

Andy Taylor – Bass

Euan Henderson – Drums

Upcoming shows:

23rd March - The Tunnels

17th April - Café Drummonds

“Acoustically, her ability to stand alone

with a guitar and sing lyrics that are

clearly based upon deeply personal

experiences is both disarming and enga

ging. “ >WORDS BY DAVID NICHOLSON

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Don

ell.

THE GADGET GOLFERIt is arguably the oldest game in the world, with many historiansbelieving golf originated on our Scottish shores. It certainlyhasn’t been left in the past however, when it comes totechnology. Trend decided to handpick the best gadgets that areon the market right now.

Tomi Putting AnalyzerTop of the range technology isavailable from the American Golfshop, where you can pick up theTomi Putting Analyzer. Thisfantastic device works with fourinfra-red sensors attached to aputter, and a camera to analyzeyour stroke, direction, speed,alignment, and consistency totransform your stroke on the green.

Sky Caddie SG5 & SG2.5The mobile phone-shaped SkyCaddie SG5 device can tell howfar you are from the centre of thegreen, wherever you are on thecourse; it even lets you know ofbunkers and water in your path.Also available is the SG 2.5, withfewer features but still as good,and slightly less budget busting.

Powa Caddy FreewayAt Kingslinks Golf club and shop,they not only offer you top of therange clubs, but the besttechnology to carry them in.The Powa Caddy Freeway is anexcellent motor-driven caddywhich means you can save yourstrength for that vital tee-off swing.

£249£369

>WORDS BY BEN TRITTON

£299

£16957

MOTORING

In my rallying heyday, I was involvedin several Championships. One rallythat filled me with trepidation wasthe Manx which took place on theIsle of Man. The island is also thehome of the very famous TT - forthose of you who are not aware, thisis a road race circuit for bikes likenone other. The same routes areused for the Manx rally. If you canimagine racing down Union Street at140 mph and turning right ontoCrown Street and accelerating to 160 mph, then speeding onto narrowwinding, twisting country roads –that is what the TT is all about. Justrecently when my good friend, DerekEdgley offered me a drive on his

Suzuki K7 GSX R 1000, I thought itwas an ideal opportunity to find outwhat the current state-of-the art roadbike was all about.

The performance figures of the K7 are staggering. It has over 180 bhp, goes 0-60 in just over 2 seconds, and with a competentpilot on board can do 100 mph in first gear. However, there is more.It has a 3-positioned rocker switchwhich allows the driver to select 3 settings from the engine – 600 cc,750 cc or 1000 cc. This technology is usually only available oncompetition cars (remember this is a road bike).

What impressed me, over andabove the phenomenalperformance, was the newelectronic steering damper tuckedaway below the bottom yoke. It isnot adjustable but seems to kick in at just the right time. A quickmention of the brakes which you will need - they are beautifullyprogressive, and certainly stop the bike from warp speed at anextremely respectable rate.

I believe Suzuki should rename theK7 the “Tardis”, as it has the ability totake you to a different time andplace instantly.

SUZUKI K7 GSX R 1000

Kindly loaned by Mr Derek Edgley

>WORDS BY DAVID GILLANDERS

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MOTORING

In my rallying heyday, I was involvedin several Championships. One rallythat filled me with trepidation wasthe Manx which took place on theIsle of Man. The island is also thehome of the very famous TT - forthose of you who are not aware, thisis a road race circuit for bikes likenone other. The same routes areused for the Manx rally. If you canimagine racing down Union Street at140 mph and turning right ontoCrown Street and accelerating to 160 mph, then speeding onto narrowwinding, twisting country roads –that is what the TT is all about. Justrecently when my good friend, DerekEdgley offered me a drive on his

Suzuki K7 GSX R 1000, I thought itwas an ideal opportunity to find outwhat the current state-of-the art roadbike was all about.

The performance figures of the K7 are staggering. It has over 180 bhp, goes 0-60 in just over 2 seconds, and with a competentpilot on board can do 100 mph in first gear. However, there is more.It has a 3-positioned rocker switchwhich allows the driver to select 3 settings from the engine – 600 cc,750 cc or 1000 cc. This technology is usually only available oncompetition cars (remember this is a road bike).

What impressed me, over andabove the phenomenalperformance, was the newelectronic steering damper tuckedaway below the bottom yoke. It isnot adjustable but seems to kick in at just the right time. A quickmention of the brakes which you will need - they are beautifullyprogressive, and certainly stop the bike from warp speed at anextremely respectable rate.

I believe Suzuki should rename theK7 the “Tardis”, as it has the ability totake you to a different time andplace instantly.

SUZUKI K7 GSX R 1000

Kindly loaned by Mr Derek Edgley

>WORDS BY DAVID GILLANDERS

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3. DrinksBarometro – with large screens and couches right on themarina, this fashionable bar is classy and comfortable.

Red Lounge – if you like Martini’s this is the placefor you where you can choose from a hugeselection.

Cabo Wabo – owned by rock legend SammyHagar of Van Halen, this established bar isfamous for its tequila and latest American rockscreaming at you from the excellentsound system.

4. Things to doTequila Tasting – great fun and you soon get toknow the difference between the cheap firewaterand the expensive cognac styles. Go to Pancho’swhere they have a tequila museum.

Deep Sea Fishing – this is what originally put LosCabos on the map. Even if you’ve never fishedbefore, a day on a boat trying to catch a marlin isan experience.

Surfing – the best waves are to be found at Cabo SurfHotel where you can learn at the surf school, which hasover 60 boards of all shapes and sizes.

Golfing – this is now one of the world’s top golfingdestinations. Most of these spectacular courses are open tonon-members. Try Cabo del Sol Desert Course designed byTom Weiskopf.

El Arco and Lover’s Beach – at Land’s End is Cabo’s famedarched landmark, El Arco. The best way to view this amazingnatural attraction is to take a water taxi or a glass bottomed boat,and then stroll along this sandy stretch in its shadow.

5. MethodMix together 1-5 in any combination and you can have a greatholiday in the Baja peninsula of California!

TRAVEL ABROAD FEATURE

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1. HotelsCasa Natalia – A small, graceful boutiquehotel in San Jose del Cabo. All 12 roomshave private patios and the 4 suites have hottubs, decorated in Mexican regional motifswith plush linens www.casanatalia.com

Hilton Los Cabos – situated on a swimfriendly lagoon, this newly upgraded andrevamped resort is top notch in the Hiltonchain. It has 3 pool areas, a fabulous swimup bar and superb views of the Sea of Cortezwhere you can watch the Whales. Therooms are large, with all mod conswww.hiltonloscabos.com

One & Only Palmilla – this is a world classresort which has a Charlie Trotter restaurantand a Jack Nicklaus golf course. Roomsboast Bose sound systems, flat screen TV’sand luxurious toiletries you would expectfrom this top resort.www.oneandonlyresorts.com

ME Cabo – situated in the middle of themost popular beach in Cabo, El Medano isthe ME Cabo, Sol Melia’s top brand. The MeCabo is a playground for adults with moreday beds than sun loungers, toys for the seaand hot tubs under the palm trees. It is ‘the’place to see and be seen. It also hosts thepopular Nikki Beach chain. All rooms haveiPod docking stations and Plasmas.www.solmelia.com

2. RestaurantsAmarone Ristorante – this fine diningItalian could be in Italy but it’s not – it’s inthe centre of Cabo on the marina. Theoutstanding selection of imported Italianproduce is the best you can get, thepresentation, service and meals are polishedand professional and the handmade pastasand desserts to die for.

Lorenzillo’s – this trustworthy seafood isfamed for its Caribbean Lobster where it is

cooked in 12 different ways. There is anautical flair to the dining room inside butthe views of the marina from the upstairsdining area outside are the best. It alsoboasts a separate champagne and oyster baron the quayside.

Mi Casa – this is one of Cabo’s toprestaurants; situated on a back street, itsbright blue exterior is painted with a muralof a ‘burro’. When stepping through thedoor you are transported into a maze ofdining areas where you are entertained bythe local musicians and entertainers. TheMexican food is lively and service good.

Nikki Beach – indisputably this is thehippest place in Cabo to see and be seen! Byday or night this restaurant at the ME Cabois stylish and sophisticated with manybeautiful people chilling to chilled musicwhich gets louder as the evening progressesand it turns into more of a club.

Chill out in...Los Cabos

and the Baja PeninsulaThe Baja Peninsula is one thousand miles long and at the tip between the Seaof Cortez and the Pacific Ocean lies los Cabos, the Capes, San Jose del Caboand Cabo San Lucas. Although being Mexican, these two sister towns are alive withluxury spa hotels, fine dining restaurants, beautiful sandy beaches and golf courses whichhave distinguished names such as Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Davis Love III and PhilMickelson associated with them. Whatever the reason you choose to come to this amazingarea, be sure and chill out in true Baja style and soak up the laid back atmosphere.

Ingredients required fora great holiday...

> WORDS BY GILL BUYERS

3. DrinksBarometro – with large screens and couches right on themarina, this fashionable bar is classy and comfortable.

Red Lounge – if you like Martini’s this is the placefor you where you can choose from a hugeselection.

Cabo Wabo – owned by rock legend SammyHagar of Van Halen, this established bar isfamous for its tequila and latest American rockscreaming at you from the excellentsound system.

4. Things to doTequila Tasting – great fun and you soon get toknow the difference between the cheap firewaterand the expensive cognac styles. Go to Pancho’swhere they have a tequila museum.

Deep Sea Fishing – this is what originally put LosCabos on the map. Even if you’ve never fishedbefore, a day on a boat trying to catch a marlin isan experience.

Surfing – the best waves are to be found at Cabo SurfHotel where you can learn at the surf school, which hasover 60 boards of all shapes and sizes.

Golfing – this is now one of the world’s top golfingdestinations. Most of these spectacular courses are open tonon-members. Try Cabo del Sol Desert Course designed byTom Weiskopf.

El Arco and Lover’s Beach – at Land’s End is Cabo’s famedarched landmark, El Arco. The best way to view this amazingnatural attraction is to take a water taxi or a glass bottomed boat,and then stroll along this sandy stretch in its shadow.

5. MethodMix together 1-5 in any combination and you can have a greatholiday in the Baja peninsula of California!

TRAVEL ABROAD FEATURE

60

1. HotelsCasa Natalia – A small, graceful boutiquehotel in San Jose del Cabo. All 12 roomshave private patios and the 4 suites have hottubs, decorated in Mexican regional motifswith plush linens www.casanatalia.com

Hilton Los Cabos – situated on a swimfriendly lagoon, this newly upgraded andrevamped resort is top notch in the Hiltonchain. It has 3 pool areas, a fabulous swimup bar and superb views of the Sea of Cortezwhere you can watch the Whales. Therooms are large, with all mod conswww.hiltonloscabos.com

One & Only Palmilla – this is a world classresort which has a Charlie Trotter restaurantand a Jack Nicklaus golf course. Roomsboast Bose sound systems, flat screen TV’sand luxurious toiletries you would expectfrom this top resort.www.oneandonlyresorts.com

ME Cabo – situated in the middle of themost popular beach in Cabo, El Medano isthe ME Cabo, Sol Melia’s top brand. The MeCabo is a playground for adults with moreday beds than sun loungers, toys for the seaand hot tubs under the palm trees. It is ‘the’place to see and be seen. It also hosts thepopular Nikki Beach chain. All rooms haveiPod docking stations and Plasmas.www.solmelia.com

2. RestaurantsAmarone Ristorante – this fine diningItalian could be in Italy but it’s not – it’s inthe centre of Cabo on the marina. Theoutstanding selection of imported Italianproduce is the best you can get, thepresentation, service and meals are polishedand professional and the handmade pastasand desserts to die for.

Lorenzillo’s – this trustworthy seafood isfamed for its Caribbean Lobster where it is

cooked in 12 different ways. There is anautical flair to the dining room inside butthe views of the marina from the upstairsdining area outside are the best. It alsoboasts a separate champagne and oyster baron the quayside.

Mi Casa – this is one of Cabo’s toprestaurants; situated on a back street, itsbright blue exterior is painted with a muralof a ‘burro’. When stepping through thedoor you are transported into a maze ofdining areas where you are entertained bythe local musicians and entertainers. TheMexican food is lively and service good.

Nikki Beach – indisputably this is thehippest place in Cabo to see and be seen! Byday or night this restaurant at the ME Cabois stylish and sophisticated with manybeautiful people chilling to chilled musicwhich gets louder as the evening progressesand it turns into more of a club.

Chill out in...Los Cabos

and the Baja PeninsulaThe Baja Peninsula is one thousand miles long and at the tip between the Seaof Cortez and the Pacific Ocean lies los Cabos, the Capes, San Jose del Caboand Cabo San Lucas. Although being Mexican, these two sister towns are alive withluxury spa hotels, fine dining restaurants, beautiful sandy beaches and golf courses whichhave distinguished names such as Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Davis Love III and PhilMickelson associated with them. Whatever the reason you choose to come to this amazingarea, be sure and chill out in true Baja style and soak up the laid back atmosphere.

Ingredients required fora great holiday...

> WORDS BY GILL BUYERS

SOUND BITES

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Ah well, we must surely be having the lastlaugh in this new era of belt-tightening.After all, our years of supposed frugalityhave given us a head start on those who’vealways lived life beyond their means!

Before I go any further, I feel compelled tomake a solemn admission. I’m not a trueAberdonian. I was born in a city 150 milesaway, three years before I came to live inthe Granite City (you work out where, andwhen!). However, after more than 30 yearshere, I think I can speak with a certaindegree of wisdom aboutmy hometown.

So let us hear the proof I hear you cry.Well, at a recent concert at the AECC, I enjoyed one of the finest ever nights of‘people watching.’ You know what I meaneven if you refuse to admit it. We all satthere in those little plastic seats andenjoyed a fantastic night of entertainment.Let’s face it - and trying not to be tooAberdonian about it - we’d paid quite a lotof money for the privilege.

So with the final act on stage, we couldsurely have guessed that the youngsongstress’ pièce de résistance would be

her chart-topping Number One hit? Butinstead of enjoying the climax of the show,some of our fellow audience members tookthe song as a cue to start heading for theexits and hence, beat the worst of thetraffic home. Why bother listening to thebiggest selling single of 2008? And to heckwith the cost of the ticket! If it saves you10 minutes over the Parkway on your wayhome, then the sacrifice must be worth it.

And they say Aberdonians are mean?!

Life througha lens...

...Kirstin GoveNever let it be said that we Aberdonians

are mean, for I now have proof to the contrary.Where did that notion come from anyway?Who is responsible for branding us all with thisrather unattractive character trait?

“”

Dear Trend,Living in Royal Oaks Country Club in a bungalow onthe golf course, like everything in America, it’s big,with lots of well-used entertaining space. Houston is amazing! It has drive-thougheverything! There are some fabulous restaurantsand you can shop, go to the movies, skate, havebeauty treatments, all in one place! The gyms here are open round the clock. Thecinemas have 30 screens - and you can even takeyour glass of wine in! OTC happens in May every year and it will be like amini Aberdeen for the week.Although nervous to start with, I know I’vemade the right move when I get up mostmornings to sunshine and breakfast outside.On a down side, there’s no good chocolate ormagazines here. I miss girly nights out inAberdeen, Marks and Spencer’s food hall, andfinding the right thing every time in Cruise andZoomp.Will write again soon,Love Debbie

Letter from America Royal Oaks Country Club

Houston

USA>WORDS BY DEBBIE MCFARLANE,

FORMER DIRECTOR WITH PI RECRUITMENTNOW EX-PAT ABROAD

SOUND BITES

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Ah well, we must surely be having the lastlaugh in this new era of belt-tightening.After all, our years of supposed frugalityhave given us a head start on those who’vealways lived life beyond their means!

Before I go any further, I feel compelled tomake a solemn admission. I’m not a trueAberdonian. I was born in a city 150 milesaway, three years before I came to live inthe Granite City (you work out where, andwhen!). However, after more than 30 yearshere, I think I can speak with a certaindegree of wisdom aboutmy hometown.

So let us hear the proof I hear you cry.Well, at a recent concert at the AECC, I enjoyed one of the finest ever nights of‘people watching.’ You know what I meaneven if you refuse to admit it. We all satthere in those little plastic seats andenjoyed a fantastic night of entertainment.Let’s face it - and trying not to be tooAberdonian about it - we’d paid quite a lotof money for the privilege.

So with the final act on stage, we couldsurely have guessed that the youngsongstress’ pièce de résistance would be

her chart-topping Number One hit? Butinstead of enjoying the climax of the show,some of our fellow audience members tookthe song as a cue to start heading for theexits and hence, beat the worst of thetraffic home. Why bother listening to thebiggest selling single of 2008? And to heckwith the cost of the ticket! If it saves you10 minutes over the Parkway on your wayhome, then the sacrifice must be worth it.

And they say Aberdonians are mean?!

Life througha lens...

...Kirstin GoveNever let it be said that we Aberdonians

are mean, for I now have proof to the contrary.Where did that notion come from anyway?Who is responsible for branding us all with thisrather unattractive character trait?

“”

Dear Trend,Living in Royal Oaks Country Club in a bungalow onthe golf course, like everything in America, it’s big,with lots of well-used entertaining space. Houston is amazing! It has drive-thougheverything! There are some fabulous restaurantsand you can shop, go to the movies, skate, havebeauty treatments, all in one place! The gyms here are open round the clock. Thecinemas have 30 screens - and you can even takeyour glass of wine in! OTC happens in May every year and it will be like amini Aberdeen for the week.Although nervous to start with, I know I’vemade the right move when I get up mostmornings to sunshine and breakfast outside.On a down side, there’s no good chocolate ormagazines here. I miss girly nights out inAberdeen, Marks and Spencer’s food hall, andfinding the right thing every time in Cruise andZoomp.Will write again soon,Love Debbie

Letter from America Royal Oaks Country Club

Houston

USA>WORDS BY DEBBIE MCFARLANE,

FORMER DIRECTOR WITH PI RECRUITMENTNOW EX-PAT ABROAD

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The black tie event commences with achampagne reception, followed by athree-course gourmet dinnerprovided by celebrity chef Nick Nairn'scatering company, Nairn’s anywhere,and then dancing to the music ofGalik Bred will round off the evening.

Tables of ten are priced at £1250. For further information or to bookyour table at the event please contactJoan Cowie on 07740 940842 or atceilidhball@aberdeenfoyer.com

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Aberdeen Foyer is a local charityworking with vulnerable anddisadvantaged young people aged16-25 who are homeless or at riskwhere they live in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. On Friday 29 May2009 they will host their annualCeilidh Ball in Aberdeen's Music Hall.This is their major fundraising eventthis year and they are delighted that AMEC, BP, The Craig Group and Petro-Canada are to be major sponsors.

The black tie event commences with achampagne reception, followed by athree-course gourmet dinnerprovided by celebrity chef Nick Nairn'scatering company, Nairn’s anywhere,and then dancing to the music ofGalik Bred will round off the evening.

Tables of ten are priced at £1250. For further information or to bookyour table at the event please contactJoan Cowie on 07740 940842 or atceilidhball@aberdeenfoyer.com

To ensure you are first with Aberdeen’s stylenews, or to send a friend in another city a bi-monthly snapshot of what’s happening at home,sign up for an annual subscription of Trend.

At only £9 for six issues, it’s great value for moneyand the ideal way to ensure you have your fingeron the latest trends in the North-east.

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BARS AND RESTAURANTSAberdeen Foyer 18 Marywell Street, Aberdeen AB11 6FS Tel: 224250Albyn Bar and Restaurant (The) 11a Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YE Tel: 211666Bieldside Pub (The) 37 North Deeside Road, Bieldside,Aberdeen AB15 9DB Tel: 867891Broadstraik Inn (The) Elrick, Westhill, AberdeenshireAB32 6TL Tel: 743217Café 52 52 The Green, Aberdeen AB11 6PE Tel: 590094Café Montmartre 58-60 Justic Mill Lane, AberdeenAB11 6EP Tel: 584599Cinnamon 476 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TS Tel: 633328Cock & Bull Ellon Road, Balmedie, Aberdeenshire AB23 8XY Tel: 01358 743249Dizzy’s Bar and Diner 70 Carden Place, AberdeenAB10 1UL Tel: 625577Eat on the Green Udny Green, Ellon, AberdeenshireAB41 7RS Tel: 01651 842337Enigma The Academy, Belmont Street, AberdeenAB10 1LB Tel: 637373Fennel Restaurant 10 Burn Lane, Inverurie AB51 4UZTel: 01467 670065Fusion Bar & Bistro 10 North Silver Street, AberdeenAB10 1RL Tel: 652959G Casino 5 Exchequer Row, City Wharf DevelopmentAB11 5BN Tel: 0800 064 6000Howies Restaurant 50 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SN Tel: 639500International Casino 47 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5PZ Tel: 593400La Bonne Brasserie 19 Correction Wynd, AberdeenAB10 1HP Tel: 644445La Stella 28 Adelphi, Aberdeen AB11 5BL Tel: 211414Mains of Scotstown Inn 1 Jesmond Square East, Aberdeen AB22 8WT Tel: 825222Milton Restaurant (The) Crathes, Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH Tel: 01330 844566Mim 13 Crown Street, Aberdeen AB11 6HW Tel: 583866Moonfish Café (The) 9 Correction Wynd, AberdeenAB10 1HP Tel: 644166Musa 33 Exchange Street, Aberdeen AB11 6PH Tel: 571771

Music Club (The) 52-54 Langstane Place, AberdeenAB11 6EN Tel: 676000Ninety-Nine Bar & Kitchen1 Back Wynd, AberdeenAB10 1NN Tel: 658087No.10 Tavern Ltd. 10 Queens Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XL Tel: 631928Number 1 Bar Brasserie 1 Queens Terrace, AberdeenAB10 1XL Tel: 611909Olive Tree (The) 34 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YFTel: 208877Paramount Bar 1-25 Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen AB11 6EA Tel: 590500Restaurant 21 21 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5PUTel: 212224Snafu 1 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 5BU Tel: 596111Spice Mill (The) Grandholm Crescent, Granholm Village,Aberdeen AB22 8AA Tel: 821700The City 37-39 Netherkirkgate, Aberdeen AB10 1AU Tel: 644105Via Roma Restaurant 55-57 Market Place, Inverurie.AB51 3PY Tel: 01467 621378

CAR DEALERSHIPSAberdeen Audi Abbotswell Road, West Tullos, AberdeenAB12 3AD Tel: 400500Adrian Smith Saab Bridge of Don Ind. Est, AberdeenAB23 8EZ Tel:826000John Clark BMW Wellington Road, Aberdeen AB12 3EWTel:335577John Clark Mini Wellington Road, Aberdeen AB12 3EWTel:335555JR Weir 31 Craigshaw Drive, Aberdeen AB12 3BE Tel: 634211Porsche Centre Greenwell Road, East Tullos, AberdeenAB12 3AX Tel: 877778Specialist Cars SEAT Craigshaw Road, Aberdeen AB12 4AH Tel: 402960Specialist Cars Skoda Craigshaw Place, AberdeenAB12 3AW Tel: 402900Specialist Cars Volkswagen Craigshaw Crescent, Aberdeen AB12 3AW Tel: 384000Stratstone Jaguar Aberdeen Langstracht MotoringComplex, Mastrick, Aberdeen AB16 6LA Tel: 666411Town & County Land Rover Greenwell Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3AX Tel: 871219Town & County Subaru & Isuzu Greenwell Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3AX Tel: 874333

COFFEE SHOPS AND DELISAt the Arches 33 South College Street, Aberdeen AB11 6LE Tel: 594999Breadmaker (The) 50-52 Rosemount Viaduct, AberdeenAB25 1NT Tel: 641520Browns Café 279 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2YBTel: 637730Café Coast Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen AB24 5HP Tel: 280005Costa at Waterstones 3-7 Union Bridge, Trinity Centre,Aberdeen AB11 6BG Tel: 592440Cults Café Unit 12, The Courtyard, Cults, AberdeenAB15 9SD Tel: 862690

Dé́jà Vu 55d Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UB Tel: 624488Foodstory (The) 22 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UATel: 622293Francesca’s Unit 2, Ashdale Drive, Westhill, AberdeenshireAB32 6LP Tel: 743172Hammerton Store 336 Great Western Road, AberdeenAB10 6LX Tel: 324449John Lewis Espresso Bar George Street, AberdeenAB25 1BW Tel: 625000Marlin’s Coffee Shop The Galleria, Bon-Accord Street,Aberdeen AB11 6FB Tel: 590620Mediterrano 40 St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen AB25 1JATel: 639799Prego Aberdeen 33 Fountainhall Road, Aberdeen AB15 4EN Tel: 640368Richmond Street Deli (The) 65 Richmond StreetRosemount, Aberdeen AB25 2TS Tel: 636598Rocksalt & Snails 40 St Swithin Street, Aberdeen AB10 6XJ Tel: 200012Starbucks Coffee Company Ltd. 208 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1DW Tel: 622260

FLORISTSEden Creative 2 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen AB15 4TGTel: 589051Dolce Vita 39 Summerhill Drive, Aberdeen AB15 6EQTel: 200042Flower Design 22-24 Evan Street, Stonehaven AB39 2BJTel: 01569 765489Flower By Lesley 9 Barclay Street, Stonehaven AB39 2EQTel: 01569 765007Nicky Walker Florist 89-61 St Swithin Street, AberdeenAB10 6XL Tel: 323254

GOLF CENTRESAspire Golf Centre South Deeside Road, AberdeenAB12 5YN Tel: 865750Craibstone Golf Club Parkhead, Bucksburn AberdeenAB12 5GL Tel: 716777Golfscape 181 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BB Tel: 676263Inchmarlo Resort and Golf Centre Inchmarlo, Banchory, Royal Deeside AB31 4BQ Tel: 01330 826424Kings Links Golf Centre Golf Road, Aberdeen AB24 1RZTel: 641577Meldrum House Golf Club Old Meldrum, Oldmeldrum,Inverurie AB51 0AE Tel: 01651 873553Peterculter Golf Club Oldtown, Burnside Road, Peterculter AB14 0LN Tel: 735245

HAIR AND BEAUTYAce of Blades 104 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BYTel: 211608Bajolo Beauty Spa 123 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QJTel: 01467 624420Beauty at the Bridge 63 Elmbank Terrace, AberdeenAB24 3NL Tel: 274477Beauty Fountain (The) 51 Holburn Road, AberdeenAB10 6EY Tel: 212888Beauty Uncovered 381 North Deeside Road, AberdeenAB15 9SX Tel: 869882Biyoni 44 Union Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1NP Tel: 626602Chocolate Monkeys 35 Allardice Street, StonehavenAB39 2AB Tel: 01569 763822

Cinnamon Fringe 3-5 Union Lane, Ellon, AberdeenshireAB41 9DS Tel: 01358 729995Edge Hairdressing (The) 45 West High Street, InverurieAB51 3QQ Tel: 01467 624873Findlays 12 Albyn Grove, Aberdeen AB10 6SQ Tel: 574657Findlays 365 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 7FQTel: 593431First Nails Plus Beauty 1 South Crown Street, AberdeenAB11 7RQ Tel: 593232Hair Shop (The) 42 Balmoral Place, Aberdeen AB10 6HPTel: 212192House (The) 34 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6PYTel: 586699Ishoka 11 Albyn Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1YP Tel: 641900Ishoka 33 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1NQTel: 624449Kirkwood Fyfe 12 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XBTel: 643999Meka Hair Design 99 North Deeside Road, Peterculter AB14 0RR Tel: 732192Mens Room (The) 6 Waverley Place, Aberdeen AB10 1XHTel: 643737Odyssey Hair Design 68 Skene Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1QE Tel: 641941Orkid 85 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen AB15 9DS Tel: 864444Oxygen for Hairdressing 180 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2XQ Tel: 561561Pamper Zone The Old Mart, Market Road, LaurencekirkAB30 1DG Tel: 01561 377007Preen Beauty 275 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 7FLTel: 594066Saks Hair and Beauty David Lloyd Leisure, Garthdee Road,Aberdeen AB10 7AY Tel: 200306Saks Hair and Beauty 409 Union Street, AberdeenAB11 6DA Tel: 212020Salon 70 Unisex Hairdressers 70 Great Western Road,Aberdeen AB10 6PY Tel: 573727Spa, The Shop 2, Falconer Court, North Street, InverurieAB51 4RT Tel: 01467 672222Sun Spot,The 133 Broomhill Road, Aberdeen AB10 6JQTel: 200123Temple Aesthetics 9 The Courtyard, North DeesideRoad, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9SD. Tel: 869997The Style Room 6 Beech Grove Terrace, AberdeenAB15 5ED. Tel:626066Thon Po 29 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UY Tel: 638832Toni and Guy 373 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BTTel: 593939Tonic Beauty 158 Skene Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1PETel: 645767West End Hair and Beauty 72 Countesswells Road,Aberdeen AB15 7YJ Tel: 322474West with Style Unit 6, Ashdale Drive, Westhill, Aberdeenshire AB32 6LP Tel: 744927

HEALTH AND FITNESSAberdeen Petroleum Club Kippie Lodge, Milltimber,Aberdeen AB13 0AB Tel: 732677Nuffield Health and Fitness 39 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen AB11 6EP Tel: 588789Curves Unit 9, The Galleria, Langstane Place, AberdeenAB11 6FB Tel: 596720Curves 17a North Street, Inverurie AB41 4RJTel: 01467 621199

Curves Unit 3, Muirend Road, Portlethen, AberdeenAB12 4XP Tel: 780777Curves Unit 5, Ashdale Drive, Westhill, AberdeenshireAB32 6LP Tel: 740063David Lloyd Leisure Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 7AYTel: 321333ExEL Farburn Ind. Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7PBTel: 833170Garioch Sports Centre Strathburn Park, Burghmuir Drive,Inverurie AB51 4GY Tel: 01467 626141LivingWell Health Club 161 Springfield Road, AberdeenAB15 7AQ Tel: 209867RGU Sport Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 5GE Tel: 263769Soul Pole 35A Union Street, AberdeenTel: 07756 223292Warehouse Health Club (The) 20 Mearns Street, Aberdeen AB11 5AT Tel: 571457

HEALTHCAREAberdeen Chiropractic Clinic 331 Great Western Road,Aberdeen AB10 6NW Tel: 585456 Aberdeen Physiotherapy 99 Westburn Road, AberdeenAB25 2SG Tel: 626266Albyn Dental Practice (The) 22 Albyn Place, AberdeenAB10 1YT Tel: 582814Albyn Hospital 21-24 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1RWTel: 595993Kirkwood Fyfe 12 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XBTel: 643999Orthodontic Clinic (The) 9 Golden Square, AberdeenAB10 1RB Tel: 611633Orthoworld 24-26 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XDTel: 638404Queen’s Cross Dental Practice 80 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UL Tel: 638889Rosemount Centre 1 Mount Street, Aberdeen AB25 2RATel: 636378Rubislaw Aesthetics Clinic 20 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1WE Tel: 647977Sk:n Clinic 261 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BR Tel: 0800 028 7222

HOTELSAberdeen Douglas Hotel 43-45 Market Street, AberdeenAB11 5EL Tel: 582255Aberdeen Thistle Caledonian Hotel 10-14 Union Terrace,Aberdeen AB10 1WE Tel: 640233Atholl Hotel 54 Kings Gate, Aberdeen AB15 4YNTel: 323505Brentwood Hotel (The) 101 Crown Street, AberdeenAB11 6HH Tel: 595440Carmelite Hotel Stirling Street, Aberdeen AB11 6JUTel: 589101Copthorne Hotel (The) 122 Huntly Street, AberdeenAB10 1SU Tel: 630404Craighaar Hotel Waterton Road, Bankhead, AberdeenAB21 9HS Tel: 712275Cults Hotel (The) North Deeside Road, Cults, AberdeenAB15 9SE Tel: 867632Dunrovin Guest House 168 Bon Accord Street, AberdeenAB11 6TX Tel: 586081Dutch Mill (The) 7 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4NRTel: 322555

Express by Holiday Inn 29-43 Chapel Street, AberdeenAB10 1SU Tel: 623500Hilton Aberdeen Treetops Hotel161 Springfield Road,Aberdeen AB15 7AQ Tel: 313377Holiday Inn Aberdeen West Westhill, Aberdeen AB32 6TT Tel: 270300Kintore Arms Hotel 83 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QJTel: 01467 621367Malmaison 49-53 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YPTel: 327370Marcliffe at Pitfodels (The) North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA Tel: 861000Mariner Hotel (The) 349 Great Western Road, AberdeenAB10 6NW Tel: 588901Menzies Hotel Dyce Aberdeen Airport Farburn Terrace,Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7DW Tel: 723101Mercure Ardoe House Hotel & Spa South Deeside Road,Blairs, Aberdeen AB12 5YP Tel: 860600Micasa ApartHotel 9 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5PD. Tel: 565 950Norwood Hall Hotel Garthdee Road, Cults, AberdeenAB15 9FX Tel: 868951Palm Court Hotel 81 Seafield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7YXTel: 310351Patio Hotel Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen AB24 5EFTel: 633339Raemoir House Hotel Raemoir, Banchory, KincardineshireAB31 4ED Tel: 01330 824884Simpson’s Hotel 59 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YPTel: 327777Soprano St. Magnus Court Hotel 20 Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 6NF Tel: 589411Thainstone House Hotel and Country Club Inverurie,Aberdeenshire AB51 5NT Tel: 01467 621643

JEWELLERSAly Bali Jewellery Gallery 35 Barclay Street, StonehavenAB39 2AX Tel: 01569 760999Finnies The Jewellers 219 George Street, AberdeenAB25 1ED Tel: 636632John Park (Jeweller) Ltd. 17 Rose Street, AberdeenAB10 1TX Tel: 646599Menzies Designer Jewellers The Academy, BelmontStreet, Aberdeen AB10 1LB Tel: 641031Sinclair’s Jewellers 63 Market Place, Inverurie AB51 3PYTel: 01467 620275

MISCELLANEOUSA Alterations & Tailoring 8 Rose Street, AberdeenAB10 1UA Tel: 648277Academy Street Dance Studio 12 Academy Street,Aberdeen AB11 6DZ Tel: 211017Autospa North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA Tel: 863444Belmont Bridal First Floor Carlton House, 32-36 HighStreet, Banchory AB31 5SR Tel: 01330 820822Coach House Aberdeen 4x4 Number One WellheadsPlace, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7GB Tel: 724474Cowie Interiors The Workshop Amy Row Cowie, Stonehaven AB39 2RG Tel: 01569 767600Danscentre 89 Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen AB25 3RSTel: 647341Hire a Hat 187 Countesswells Road, Aberdeen AB15 7RATel: 318511

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ART GALLERIESBridgeview 1 North Esplanade West, Aberdeen AB11 5QF Tel: 592719Butterworth Gallery (The) Ballogie, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire AB34 5DP Tel: 01339 886104CrossArt 50 Cotton Street, Aberdeen AB11 5EE Tel: 213248Gallery Heinzel Thistle Hse, 24/26 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 625629Gallery i 2b Garioch Shopping Centre, Constitution Street,Inverurie AB51 4SQ Tel: 01467 625780Junction Art and Gifts 282 Holburn Street, AberdeenAB10 6DD Tel: 593653Rendezvous Gallery (The) 100 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen AB15 4TL Tel: 323247

BARS AND RESTAURANTSAberdeen Foyer 18 Marywell Street, Aberdeen AB11 6FS Tel: 224250Albyn Bar and Restaurant (The) 11a Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YE Tel: 211666Bieldside Pub (The) 37 North Deeside Road, Bieldside,Aberdeen AB15 9DB Tel: 867891Broadstraik Inn (The) Elrick, Westhill, AberdeenshireAB32 6TL Tel: 743217Café 52 52 The Green, Aberdeen AB11 6PE Tel: 590094Café Montmartre 58-60 Justic Mill Lane, AberdeenAB11 6EP Tel: 584599Cinnamon 476 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TS Tel: 633328Cock & Bull Ellon Road, Balmedie, Aberdeenshire AB23 8XY Tel: 01358 743249Dizzy’s Bar and Diner 70 Carden Place, AberdeenAB10 1UL Tel: 625577Eat on the Green Udny Green, Ellon, AberdeenshireAB41 7RS Tel: 01651 842337Enigma The Academy, Belmont Street, AberdeenAB10 1LB Tel: 637373Fennel Restaurant 10 Burn Lane, Inverurie AB51 4UZTel: 01467 670065Fusion Bar & Bistro 10 North Silver Street, AberdeenAB10 1RL Tel: 652959G Casino 5 Exchequer Row, City Wharf DevelopmentAB11 5BN Tel: 0800 064 6000Howies Restaurant 50 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SN Tel: 639500International Casino 47 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5PZ Tel: 593400La Bonne Brasserie 19 Correction Wynd, AberdeenAB10 1HP Tel: 644445La Stella 28 Adelphi, Aberdeen AB11 5BL Tel: 211414Mains of Scotstown Inn 1 Jesmond Square East, Aberdeen AB22 8WT Tel: 825222Milton Restaurant (The) Crathes, Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH Tel: 01330 844566Mim 13 Crown Street, Aberdeen AB11 6HW Tel: 583866Moonfish Café (The) 9 Correction Wynd, AberdeenAB10 1HP Tel: 644166Musa 33 Exchange Street, Aberdeen AB11 6PH Tel: 571771

Music Club (The) 52-54 Langstane Place, AberdeenAB11 6EN Tel: 676000Ninety-Nine Bar & Kitchen1 Back Wynd, AberdeenAB10 1NN Tel: 658087No.10 Tavern Ltd. 10 Queens Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XL Tel: 631928Number 1 Bar Brasserie 1 Queens Terrace, AberdeenAB10 1XL Tel: 611909Olive Tree (The) 34 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YFTel: 208877Paramount Bar 1-25 Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen AB11 6EA Tel: 590500Restaurant 21 21 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5PUTel: 212224Snafu 1 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 5BU Tel: 596111Spice Mill (The) Grandholm Crescent, Granholm Village,Aberdeen AB22 8AA Tel: 821700The City 37-39 Netherkirkgate, Aberdeen AB10 1AU Tel: 644105Via Roma Restaurant 55-57 Market Place, Inverurie.AB51 3PY Tel: 01467 621378

CAR DEALERSHIPSAberdeen Audi Abbotswell Road, West Tullos, AberdeenAB12 3AD Tel: 400500Adrian Smith Saab Bridge of Don Ind. Est, AberdeenAB23 8EZ Tel:826000John Clark BMW Wellington Road, Aberdeen AB12 3EWTel:335577John Clark Mini Wellington Road, Aberdeen AB12 3EWTel:335555JR Weir 31 Craigshaw Drive, Aberdeen AB12 3BE Tel: 634211Porsche Centre Greenwell Road, East Tullos, AberdeenAB12 3AX Tel: 877778Specialist Cars SEAT Craigshaw Road, Aberdeen AB12 4AH Tel: 402960Specialist Cars Skoda Craigshaw Place, AberdeenAB12 3AW Tel: 402900Specialist Cars Volkswagen Craigshaw Crescent, Aberdeen AB12 3AW Tel: 384000Stratstone Jaguar Aberdeen Langstracht MotoringComplex, Mastrick, Aberdeen AB16 6LA Tel: 666411Town & County Land Rover Greenwell Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3AX Tel: 871219Town & County Subaru & Isuzu Greenwell Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3AX Tel: 874333

COFFEE SHOPS AND DELISAt the Arches 33 South College Street, Aberdeen AB11 6LE Tel: 594999Breadmaker (The) 50-52 Rosemount Viaduct, AberdeenAB25 1NT Tel: 641520Browns Café 279 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2YBTel: 637730Café Coast Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen AB24 5HP Tel: 280005Costa at Waterstones 3-7 Union Bridge, Trinity Centre,Aberdeen AB11 6BG Tel: 592440Cults Café Unit 12, The Courtyard, Cults, AberdeenAB15 9SD Tel: 862690

Dé́jà Vu 55d Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UB Tel: 624488Foodstory (The) 22 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UATel: 622293Francesca’s Unit 2, Ashdale Drive, Westhill, AberdeenshireAB32 6LP Tel: 743172Hammerton Store 336 Great Western Road, AberdeenAB10 6LX Tel: 324449John Lewis Espresso Bar George Street, AberdeenAB25 1BW Tel: 625000Marlin’s Coffee Shop The Galleria, Bon-Accord Street,Aberdeen AB11 6FB Tel: 590620Mediterrano 40 St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen AB25 1JATel: 639799Prego Aberdeen 33 Fountainhall Road, Aberdeen AB15 4EN Tel: 640368Richmond Street Deli (The) 65 Richmond StreetRosemount, Aberdeen AB25 2TS Tel: 636598Rocksalt & Snails 40 St Swithin Street, Aberdeen AB10 6XJ Tel: 200012Starbucks Coffee Company Ltd. 208 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1DW Tel: 622260

FLORISTSEden Creative 2 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen AB15 4TGTel: 589051Dolce Vita 39 Summerhill Drive, Aberdeen AB15 6EQTel: 200042Flower Design 22-24 Evan Street, Stonehaven AB39 2BJTel: 01569 765489Flower By Lesley 9 Barclay Street, Stonehaven AB39 2EQTel: 01569 765007Nicky Walker Florist 89-61 St Swithin Street, AberdeenAB10 6XL Tel: 323254

GOLF CENTRESAspire Golf Centre South Deeside Road, AberdeenAB12 5YN Tel: 865750Craibstone Golf Club Parkhead, Bucksburn AberdeenAB12 5GL Tel: 716777Golfscape 181 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BB Tel: 676263Inchmarlo Resort and Golf Centre Inchmarlo, Banchory, Royal Deeside AB31 4BQ Tel: 01330 826424Kings Links Golf Centre Golf Road, Aberdeen AB24 1RZTel: 641577Meldrum House Golf Club Old Meldrum, Oldmeldrum,Inverurie AB51 0AE Tel: 01651 873553Peterculter Golf Club Oldtown, Burnside Road, Peterculter AB14 0LN Tel: 735245

HAIR AND BEAUTYAce of Blades 104 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BYTel: 211608Bajolo Beauty Spa 123 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QJTel: 01467 624420Beauty at the Bridge 63 Elmbank Terrace, AberdeenAB24 3NL Tel: 274477Beauty Fountain (The) 51 Holburn Road, AberdeenAB10 6EY Tel: 212888Beauty Uncovered 381 North Deeside Road, AberdeenAB15 9SX Tel: 869882Biyoni 44 Union Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1NP Tel: 626602Chocolate Monkeys 35 Allardice Street, StonehavenAB39 2AB Tel: 01569 763822

Cinnamon Fringe 3-5 Union Lane, Ellon, AberdeenshireAB41 9DS Tel: 01358 729995Edge Hairdressing (The) 45 West High Street, InverurieAB51 3QQ Tel: 01467 624873Findlays 12 Albyn Grove, Aberdeen AB10 6SQ Tel: 574657Findlays 365 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 7FQTel: 593431First Nails Plus Beauty 1 South Crown Street, AberdeenAB11 7RQ Tel: 593232Hair Shop (The) 42 Balmoral Place, Aberdeen AB10 6HPTel: 212192House (The) 34 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6PYTel: 586699Ishoka 11 Albyn Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1YP Tel: 641900Ishoka 33 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1NQTel: 624449Kirkwood Fyfe 12 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XBTel: 643999Meka Hair Design 99 North Deeside Road, Peterculter AB14 0RR Tel: 732192Mens Room (The) 6 Waverley Place, Aberdeen AB10 1XHTel: 643737Odyssey Hair Design 68 Skene Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1QE Tel: 641941Orkid 85 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen AB15 9DS Tel: 864444Oxygen for Hairdressing 180 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2XQ Tel: 561561Pamper Zone The Old Mart, Market Road, LaurencekirkAB30 1DG Tel: 01561 377007Preen Beauty 275 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 7FLTel: 594066Saks Hair and Beauty David Lloyd Leisure, Garthdee Road,Aberdeen AB10 7AY Tel: 200306Saks Hair and Beauty 409 Union Street, AberdeenAB11 6DA Tel: 212020Salon 70 Unisex Hairdressers 70 Great Western Road,Aberdeen AB10 6PY Tel: 573727Spa, The Shop 2, Falconer Court, North Street, InverurieAB51 4RT Tel: 01467 672222Sun Spot,The 133 Broomhill Road, Aberdeen AB10 6JQTel: 200123Temple Aesthetics 9 The Courtyard, North DeesideRoad, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9SD. Tel: 869997The Style Room 6 Beech Grove Terrace, AberdeenAB15 5ED. Tel:626066Thon Po 29 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UY Tel: 638832Toni and Guy 373 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BTTel: 593939Tonic Beauty 158 Skene Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1PETel: 645767West End Hair and Beauty 72 Countesswells Road,Aberdeen AB15 7YJ Tel: 322474West with Style Unit 6, Ashdale Drive, Westhill, Aberdeenshire AB32 6LP Tel: 744927

HEALTH AND FITNESSAberdeen Petroleum Club Kippie Lodge, Milltimber,Aberdeen AB13 0AB Tel: 732677Nuffield Health and Fitness 39 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen AB11 6EP Tel: 588789Curves Unit 9, The Galleria, Langstane Place, AberdeenAB11 6FB Tel: 596720Curves 17a North Street, Inverurie AB41 4RJTel: 01467 621199

Curves Unit 3, Muirend Road, Portlethen, AberdeenAB12 4XP Tel: 780777Curves Unit 5, Ashdale Drive, Westhill, AberdeenshireAB32 6LP Tel: 740063David Lloyd Leisure Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 7AYTel: 321333ExEL Farburn Ind. Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7PBTel: 833170Garioch Sports Centre Strathburn Park, Burghmuir Drive,Inverurie AB51 4GY Tel: 01467 626141LivingWell Health Club 161 Springfield Road, AberdeenAB15 7AQ Tel: 209867RGU Sport Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 5GE Tel: 263769Soul Pole 35A Union Street, AberdeenTel: 07756 223292Warehouse Health Club (The) 20 Mearns Street, Aberdeen AB11 5AT Tel: 571457

HEALTHCAREAberdeen Chiropractic Clinic 331 Great Western Road,Aberdeen AB10 6NW Tel: 585456 Aberdeen Physiotherapy 99 Westburn Road, AberdeenAB25 2SG Tel: 626266Albyn Dental Practice (The) 22 Albyn Place, AberdeenAB10 1YT Tel: 582814Albyn Hospital 21-24 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1RWTel: 595993Kirkwood Fyfe 12 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XBTel: 643999Orthodontic Clinic (The) 9 Golden Square, AberdeenAB10 1RB Tel: 611633Orthoworld 24-26 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XDTel: 638404Queen’s Cross Dental Practice 80 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UL Tel: 638889Rosemount Centre 1 Mount Street, Aberdeen AB25 2RATel: 636378Rubislaw Aesthetics Clinic 20 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1WE Tel: 647977Sk:n Clinic 261 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BR Tel: 0800 028 7222

HOTELSAberdeen Douglas Hotel 43-45 Market Street, AberdeenAB11 5EL Tel: 582255Aberdeen Thistle Caledonian Hotel 10-14 Union Terrace,Aberdeen AB10 1WE Tel: 640233Atholl Hotel 54 Kings Gate, Aberdeen AB15 4YNTel: 323505Brentwood Hotel (The) 101 Crown Street, AberdeenAB11 6HH Tel: 595440Carmelite Hotel Stirling Street, Aberdeen AB11 6JUTel: 589101Copthorne Hotel (The) 122 Huntly Street, AberdeenAB10 1SU Tel: 630404Craighaar Hotel Waterton Road, Bankhead, AberdeenAB21 9HS Tel: 712275Cults Hotel (The) North Deeside Road, Cults, AberdeenAB15 9SE Tel: 867632Dunrovin Guest House 168 Bon Accord Street, AberdeenAB11 6TX Tel: 586081Dutch Mill (The) 7 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4NRTel: 322555

Express by Holiday Inn 29-43 Chapel Street, AberdeenAB10 1SU Tel: 623500Hilton Aberdeen Treetops Hotel161 Springfield Road,Aberdeen AB15 7AQ Tel: 313377Holiday Inn Aberdeen West Westhill, Aberdeen AB32 6TT Tel: 270300Kintore Arms Hotel 83 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QJTel: 01467 621367Malmaison 49-53 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YPTel: 327370Marcliffe at Pitfodels (The) North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA Tel: 861000Mariner Hotel (The) 349 Great Western Road, AberdeenAB10 6NW Tel: 588901Menzies Hotel Dyce Aberdeen Airport Farburn Terrace,Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7DW Tel: 723101Mercure Ardoe House Hotel & Spa South Deeside Road,Blairs, Aberdeen AB12 5YP Tel: 860600Micasa ApartHotel 9 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5PD. Tel: 565 950Norwood Hall Hotel Garthdee Road, Cults, AberdeenAB15 9FX Tel: 868951Palm Court Hotel 81 Seafield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7YXTel: 310351Patio Hotel Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen AB24 5EFTel: 633339Raemoir House Hotel Raemoir, Banchory, KincardineshireAB31 4ED Tel: 01330 824884Simpson’s Hotel 59 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YPTel: 327777Soprano St. Magnus Court Hotel 20 Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 6NF Tel: 589411Thainstone House Hotel and Country Club Inverurie,Aberdeenshire AB51 5NT Tel: 01467 621643

JEWELLERSAly Bali Jewellery Gallery 35 Barclay Street, StonehavenAB39 2AX Tel: 01569 760999Finnies The Jewellers 219 George Street, AberdeenAB25 1ED Tel: 636632John Park (Jeweller) Ltd. 17 Rose Street, AberdeenAB10 1TX Tel: 646599Menzies Designer Jewellers The Academy, BelmontStreet, Aberdeen AB10 1LB Tel: 641031Sinclair’s Jewellers 63 Market Place, Inverurie AB51 3PYTel: 01467 620275

MISCELLANEOUSA Alterations & Tailoring 8 Rose Street, AberdeenAB10 1UA Tel: 648277Academy Street Dance Studio 12 Academy Street,Aberdeen AB11 6DZ Tel: 211017Autospa North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA Tel: 863444Belmont Bridal First Floor Carlton House, 32-36 HighStreet, Banchory AB31 5SR Tel: 01330 820822Coach House Aberdeen 4x4 Number One WellheadsPlace, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7GB Tel: 724474Cowie Interiors The Workshop Amy Row Cowie, Stonehaven AB39 2RG Tel: 01569 767600Danscentre 89 Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen AB25 3RSTel: 647341Hire a Hat 187 Countesswells Road, Aberdeen AB15 7RATel: 318511

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Inverurie Garden & Machinery Centre OldmeldrumRoad, Inverurie AB51 0TP Tel: 01467 621402Original 106FM Original House, Craigshaw Road, Aberdeen AB12 3AR Tel: 294860Purdies 33-35 Market Square, Stonehaven AB39 2BATel: 01569 760002Sparkles Cleaning Services Ltd Suite 345, 73 HolburnStreet, Aberdeen AB10 6DN Tel: 488283Thank Evans (Child Care Services) 30 West High Street,Inverurie AB51 3QR Tel: 01467 629000Unique Gifts 7 Evans Street, Stonehaven AB39 2EQ Tel: 01569 762244Venture 32 King Street, Aberdeen AB24 5AX Tel: 764280Washbay (The) 54 Salisbury Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 6QHTel: 213119

OFFICESAberdeen Appointments Agency Alford House, 1 Alford Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YB Tel: 259418Aberdeen Appointments Agency 461 Union Street,Aberdeen AB11 6DB Tel: 211211Aberdeenshire Council Woodhill House, Westburn Road,Aberdeen AB16 5GB Aberdeen Football Club Pittodrie Stadium, AberdeenAB24 5QH Tel: 650400Aberdein Considine & Co 8 & 9 Bon Accord Crescent,Aberdeen AB11 6DN Tel: 589700Aberdein Considine & Co Justice House, 4 Justice MillLane, Aberdeen AB11 6EQ Tel: 560600Aberdeen International Youth Festival 35 Regent Quay,Aberdeen AB11 5BE Tel: 213800Aberdeen Property Leasing Rosemount House, 138 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2YU Tel: 635355AM and PM 441 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DA Tel: 595555Anderson Bain & Co 10 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ Tel: 626244Atholl Scott Victoria House, Victoria Street, AberdeenAB10 1XB Tel: 640227AVC Brand Advertising Wellington Circle, Altens, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 217300BBKS North Deeside Road, Banchory AB31 5YR Tel: 01330 825207Big Partnership (The) 11 Thistle Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UZ Tel: 615000BIS Salamis Greenhole Place, Bridge of Don, AberdeenAB23 8EU Tel: 246000Business Gateway Riverview Bus. Centre, Centurion Court,North Esplanade West, Aberdeen AB11 5QH Tel: 289700Canyon Helix House, Kirkton Drive, Pitmedden Road Industrial Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0BG Tel: 351800 Charles Edmond Accountants 23 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UQ Tel: 628240Charlie Innes Associates 8 Albert Place, AberdeenAB25 1RG Tel: 261313C.I.S. 7/17 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XX Tel: 656656Claremont Office Interiors (A&H) Ltd Unit 6, TysealBase, Craigshaw Crescent, West Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3AW Tel: 245400Clydesdale Bank plc 56 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UP Tel: 657900Compass Group 13 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1URTel: 623607Contempo Lettings & Property Management7 Queens Gardens, Aberdeen AB15 4YD Tel: 619360

Covey McCormick Bon Accord Hse, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen AB11 7SL Tel: 581700Craig Group Ltd. 12 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4ZTTel: 261400Davies Wood Summers 8, Albyn Terrace, AberdeenAB10 1YP Tel: 622101Driver Hire & DH Recruitment Deemouth Business Centre,South Esplanade East, Aberdeen AB11 9PB Tel: 899449EQ Design The Bank, 292 Rosemount Place, AberdeenAB25 2YA Tel: 622277Fifth Ring St. Mary’s Ct., 47-49 Huntly Street, AberdeenAB10 1TH Tel: 626288First Group plc. 395 King Street, Aberdeen AB24 5RPTel: 650000Fisher Offshore North Meadows, Old Meldrum, AB51 0GQTel: 01651 871492Fyfe Moir & Associates Accountants & Tax Advisers, 58 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 208729G5 Technologies 15-17 Commerce Street, AberdeenAB11 5EU Tel: 0845 1144477Global SantaFe Langlands House, Huntley Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SH Tel: 654400Granite PR Ltd 54 Craigieburn Park, Springfield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7SG Tel: 576070H-Events @ Brian Mutch Property Services27 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BS Tel: 443878Harper and Company 22 Carden Place, AberdeenAB10 1UQ Tel: 635632Imajica 11a Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen AB116DETel: 592333James & George Collie 1 East Craibstone Street, Aberdeen AB11 6YQ Tel: 581581James & George Collie 220 Union Street, AberdeenAB10 1TL Tel: 572777Karen MacRae Resources Ltd. 9 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XB Tel: 646530K.W.A.D. 133-137 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BN Tel: 857930Law Practice (The) 2 Rubislaw Place, Aberdeen AB10 1XN Tel: 562870Ledingham Chalmers 52-54 Rose Street, AberdeenAB10 1HA Tel: 408419Lime Creative Solutions 62 Queen’s Road, AberdeenAB15 4YE Tel: 810160Max Marketing 18 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XQTel: 649494McGrigors LLP Johnstone House, 52-54 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1HD Tel: 347100McIntosh McTaggart 52-54 Albert Street, AberdeenAB25 1XS Tel: 593100McLeod & Aitken Queens Gate, 30 Queens Gate, Aberdeen AB15 4YF Tel: 313900Mearns and Gill 7 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1PPTel: 646311Meston Reid & Co 12 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1URTel: 625554Morna Petrano Property Leasing 2D Thistle Street,Aberdeen AB10 1XZ Tel: 645757 Munro’s Travel Group 267 Union Street, AberdeenAB11 6BR Tel: 261850Northsound Radio 2 Abbotswell Road, Aberdeen AB12 3AJ Tel: 337000Patience and Buchan Family Lawyers 10 Golden Square,Aberdeen AB10 1RB Tel: 648222Performance Improvements Ltd. 6 Albyn Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1YP Tel: 647770

PI Recruitment Ltd. Bishop House, 48 Carden Place,Aberdeen AB10 1HP Tel: 639350Francesca’s Unit 2, Ashdale Drive, Westhill, Aberdeenshire AB32 6LP Tel: 743172Raeburn Group Ltd Ruby House, Ruby Place, AberdeenAB10 1QZ Tel: 625050Rowson & Associates Ltd 96 Holburn Street, AberdeenAB10 6BY Tel: 581771Royal Bank of Scotland (The) Queen’s Cross Branch,40 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YN Tel: 321212St. Jame’s Place Wealth Management 3 Queen’s Gate,Aberdeen AB15 5YL Tel: 202400Simmons & Co Simmons House, 22 Waverley PlaceAberdeen AB10 1XP. Tel: 202 300Simpson Forsyth 52 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YETel: 321133Simpson & Marwick 4 Alford Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YDTel: 622622Simpson & Marwick 4 Carden Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1US Tel: 624924SOS Marketing Ltd. 7 Queens Gardens, AberdeenAB15 4YD Tel: 619388Source Relocation 80 Rosemount Place, AberdeenAB25 2XN Tel: 631555Space Solutions Bishop House, 50 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UP Tel: 218500Sterling Relocation 7 Queen’s Gardens, AberdeenAB15 4YD Tel: 619231Storie Cruden & Simpson 2 Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen AB11 DH Tel: 587261Storie Cruden & Simpson Unit 22, Westhill ShoppingCentre, Aberdeenshire AB32 6RL Tel: 740718Strategic Offshore Research Ltd. 1 Queen’s LaneSouth, Queen’s Cross, Aberdeen AB10 6XW Tel: 498020Stronachs 34 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1FW Tel: 845845Taggart Neil Mathers 20 Bon Accord Square, AberdeenAB11 6DJ Tel: 588020Talisman Energy UK Ltd Talisman House, 163 HolburnStreet, Aberdeen AB10 6BZ Tel: 352500Think PR 13 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XETel: 562825Total Business Furniture Balmano House, RuthriestonRoad, Aberdeen AB10 7JR Tel: 313260Tricker PR 9 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XB Tel: 646491Venture Office Solutions Arnhall Business Park, Endeavour Drive, Westhill, Aberdeen AB32 6UF Tel: 744667WeberShandwick 58 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YETel: 806600

OPTICIANSCorry & Christie 185 George Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XHTel: 631633Douglas Dickie 477 Great Western Road, AberdeenAB10 6N Tel: 311001Duncan and Todd Unit 12 Dyce Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB21 7LW Tel: 771144Duncan and Todd Unit 10, Westhill Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB32 6RL Tel: 745888Duncan and Todd 4 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JETel: 644927Duncan and Todd 1 Market Street, Stonehaven AB39 2BTTel: 01569 762765Duncan and Todd 37 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QATel: 01467 620078

Duncan and Todd Head Office 14 Crown Terrace, Aberdeen AB11 6HE Tel: 211911Frame Up Trinity Centre, Aberdeen AB11 6BE Tel: 572368Jenson and Ledingham 23 Belmont Street, AberdeenAB10 1JS Tel: 643557Straine Opticians 33-35 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UY Tel: 624103

RETAIL@hamishmunro 19-25 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UYTel: 641388AB1 Collectables Limited Unit 9, The Mall Aberdeen,Union Street, AB11 6BE Tel: 211151AB10 Unit 18, The Trinity Shopping Centre, AberdeenAB11 6BE Tel: 592070Academy (The) Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1LB Tel: 633009Alexanders 207-213 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2XS Tel: 636241Altro Designerwear Shop 1, Falconer Court, North Street,Inverurie AB51 4RJ Tel: 01467 622886Attic The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1LBTel: 644000Attic 3 Station Road, Inverurie AB51 3SDTel 01467 624545Avril Oenone Milliner 64 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1NT Tel: 626578Bang & Olufsen of Aberdeen 53 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JS Tel: 620120B‘s Knees 2 Urquhart Road, Oldmeldrum AB51 0EXTel: 01651 873270B‘s Knees Too 68 Market Place, Inverurie AB51 3XNTel: 01467 629400Bellino 17 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ Tel: 648130Boss Store 245 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TNTel: 587487C’Arla du Nord 31 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1YUTel: 625070Coast Unit 16, Bon-Accord Shopping Centre, George Street,Aberdeen AB25 1HZ Tel: 647193Coco Violet 70 The Green, Aberdeen AB11 6PE Tel: 587423Concept Clothing The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1LB Tel: 635268Cruise 245 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TN Tel: 588573Dress Agency (The) 129 Holburn Street, AberdeenAB10 6BP Tel: 582257Encore Dress Agency Main Street, Fettercairn AB30 1XWTel: 01561 340550Esslemonts 2 30 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XDTel: 645564Esslemonts Menswear 20 Thistle Street, AberdeenAB10 1XD Tel: 630606Exquisite Design 49 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UBTel: 636985Fenner And Coburn 47 Netherkirkgate, Aberdeen AB10 1AU Tel: 622170Frasers of Ellon Ythan Terrace, Ellon, AberdeenshireAB41 9LL Tel: 01358 720363Frou-Frou 36a Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XDTel: 630015Frox 28 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 622692High and Mighty 339 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BSTel: 594701Hire a Hat 187 Countesswells Road, Aberdeen AB15 7RATel: 318511

Image Fashion 42 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XDTel: 646380Indigo 15 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SQ Tel: 646642Its Kitsch, 20 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JHTel: 644466Isabelle Randall 14 Erskine Street, Aberdeen AB24 3NQJ Barber & Son 35-37 Chattan Place, Aberdeen AB10 6RB Tel: 587553Kafka 5 Alford Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YD Tel: 626002Laings Bathroom & Kitchen Centre Oldmeldrum Road,Inverurie AB51 0ZJ Tel: 01467 620311Langstane Press 1 Links Place, Aberdeen AB11 5DY Tel: 212212Millsom & Main The Galleria, Bon-Accord Street, Aberdeen AB11 6FB Tel: 580507Nicky Walker Home 80 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TD Tel: 636263Nova 18-24 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SP Tel: 641270Ortak Jewellery Bon Accord Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB25 1HZ Tel: 621889Parade Watchmakers Lane, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB338PX Tel: 019755 64459Parade 59 Main Street, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8PXTel: 019755 64548Parade 50 Barclay Street, Stonehaven, AberdeenshireAB39 2AY Tel: 01569 765997Perfect Bridal Rooms 265-267 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 7FL Tel: 574141Pure 411 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 6DA Tel: 594004Signature 349 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BTTel: 210050Signature 2 256 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TP Tel: 646982Tree House Interiors 3 Whitehall Road, Aberdeen AB25 2PP Tel: 647744 Vanity 17 West High Street, Inverurie, AberdeenshireAB51 3SA Tel: 01467 625382Verdict 13 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ Tel: 644558Wrights of Inverurie 35 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QATel: 01467 620108Zoomp 491 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DB Tel:642152

SERVICED APARTMENTSApex Mansions Apex House, York Street, AberdeenAB11 5DD Tel: 212022Chapel Apartments 44 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SP Tel: 07824 666321City Wharf Apartments 19-21 Regent Quay, AberdeenAB11 5BE Tel: 0845 0942 424Dreamhouse Apartments 9 Baker Road, Aberdeen AB24 4RS Tel: 0845 2260 232Kepplestone Manor 80-101 Queens Highlands,Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4AS Tel: 639355Parkhill Luxury Serviced Apartments 119 HammermanDrive, Aberdeen AB24 4SF Tel: 0845 6025967Skene House Holburn 6 Union Grove, Aberdeen AB10 6SY Tel: 580000Skene House Rosemount 96 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1NX Tel: 645971Skene House Whitehall 2 Whitehall Place, AberdeenAB25 2NX Tel: 646600Spires (The) 531 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6PE Tel: 08452 700090

CompetitionwinnersCars by Booth CompetitionGladys Coull of Bridge of Don will betaking daughters Karen and Lesley on ashopping trip to Glasgow or Edinburgh ina chauffeur driven Bentley, courtesy ofCars by Booth.

Frou Frou CompetitionBank worker Lesley McEwan, winsdesigner Lejaby lingerie from Frou Frou inThistle Street.

Killyhevlin Hotel CompetitionSheila Armstrong and husband Robert,from Ellon, are looking forward to a two-night break at the Killyhevlin Hotel inNorthern Ireland.

Ortak CompetitionRetired fashion pricer, Catherine Mitchell,of Cults, has won £200 to spend in Ortakin Aberdeen’s Bon Accord Centre.

The Torridon CompetitionSchool administrator Jill Johnston ofWesthill and partner Ian Geddes will enjoya two night dinner bed and breakfastpackage at luxury Highland retreat, TheTorridon Hotel.

Treehouse CompetitionLegal secretary Lynne Gilmour, of Hamilton,Lanarkshire, will be among the crowd atthe sell-out Take That concert at Hampden,courtesy of Treehouse.

Living Well CompetitionClare Sawyer, an Environmentalspecialist has won the Living Wellcompetition of gym membership for two;she will be taking Kieran Murray as herworkout partner.

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Inverurie Garden & Machinery Centre OldmeldrumRoad, Inverurie AB51 0TP Tel: 01467 621402Original 106FM Original House, Craigshaw Road, Aberdeen AB12 3AR Tel: 294860Purdies 33-35 Market Square, Stonehaven AB39 2BATel: 01569 760002Sparkles Cleaning Services Ltd Suite 345, 73 HolburnStreet, Aberdeen AB10 6DN Tel: 488283Thank Evans (Child Care Services) 30 West High Street,Inverurie AB51 3QR Tel: 01467 629000Unique Gifts 7 Evans Street, Stonehaven AB39 2EQ Tel: 01569 762244Venture 32 King Street, Aberdeen AB24 5AX Tel: 764280Washbay (The) 54 Salisbury Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 6QHTel: 213119

OFFICESAberdeen Appointments Agency Alford House, 1 Alford Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YB Tel: 259418Aberdeen Appointments Agency 461 Union Street,Aberdeen AB11 6DB Tel: 211211Aberdeenshire Council Woodhill House, Westburn Road,Aberdeen AB16 5GB Aberdeen Football Club Pittodrie Stadium, AberdeenAB24 5QH Tel: 650400Aberdein Considine & Co 8 & 9 Bon Accord Crescent,Aberdeen AB11 6DN Tel: 589700Aberdein Considine & Co Justice House, 4 Justice MillLane, Aberdeen AB11 6EQ Tel: 560600Aberdeen International Youth Festival 35 Regent Quay,Aberdeen AB11 5BE Tel: 213800Aberdeen Property Leasing Rosemount House, 138 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2YU Tel: 635355AM and PM 441 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DA Tel: 595555Anderson Bain & Co 10 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ Tel: 626244Atholl Scott Victoria House, Victoria Street, AberdeenAB10 1XB Tel: 640227AVC Brand Advertising Wellington Circle, Altens, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 217300BBKS North Deeside Road, Banchory AB31 5YR Tel: 01330 825207Big Partnership (The) 11 Thistle Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UZ Tel: 615000BIS Salamis Greenhole Place, Bridge of Don, AberdeenAB23 8EU Tel: 246000Business Gateway Riverview Bus. Centre, Centurion Court,North Esplanade West, Aberdeen AB11 5QH Tel: 289700Canyon Helix House, Kirkton Drive, Pitmedden Road Industrial Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0BG Tel: 351800 Charles Edmond Accountants 23 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UQ Tel: 628240Charlie Innes Associates 8 Albert Place, AberdeenAB25 1RG Tel: 261313C.I.S. 7/17 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XX Tel: 656656Claremont Office Interiors (A&H) Ltd Unit 6, TysealBase, Craigshaw Crescent, West Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3AW Tel: 245400Clydesdale Bank plc 56 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UP Tel: 657900Compass Group 13 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1URTel: 623607Contempo Lettings & Property Management7 Queens Gardens, Aberdeen AB15 4YD Tel: 619360

Covey McCormick Bon Accord Hse, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen AB11 7SL Tel: 581700Craig Group Ltd. 12 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4ZTTel: 261400Davies Wood Summers 8, Albyn Terrace, AberdeenAB10 1YP Tel: 622101Driver Hire & DH Recruitment Deemouth Business Centre,South Esplanade East, Aberdeen AB11 9PB Tel: 899449EQ Design The Bank, 292 Rosemount Place, AberdeenAB25 2YA Tel: 622277Fifth Ring St. Mary’s Ct., 47-49 Huntly Street, AberdeenAB10 1TH Tel: 626288First Group plc. 395 King Street, Aberdeen AB24 5RPTel: 650000Fisher Offshore North Meadows, Old Meldrum, AB51 0GQTel: 01651 871492Fyfe Moir & Associates Accountants & Tax Advisers, 58 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 208729G5 Technologies 15-17 Commerce Street, AberdeenAB11 5EU Tel: 0845 1144477Global SantaFe Langlands House, Huntley Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SH Tel: 654400Granite PR Ltd 54 Craigieburn Park, Springfield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7SG Tel: 576070H-Events @ Brian Mutch Property Services27 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BS Tel: 443878Harper and Company 22 Carden Place, AberdeenAB10 1UQ Tel: 635632Imajica 11a Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen AB116DETel: 592333James & George Collie 1 East Craibstone Street, Aberdeen AB11 6YQ Tel: 581581James & George Collie 220 Union Street, AberdeenAB10 1TL Tel: 572777Karen MacRae Resources Ltd. 9 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XB Tel: 646530K.W.A.D. 133-137 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BN Tel: 857930Law Practice (The) 2 Rubislaw Place, Aberdeen AB10 1XN Tel: 562870Ledingham Chalmers 52-54 Rose Street, AberdeenAB10 1HA Tel: 408419Lime Creative Solutions 62 Queen’s Road, AberdeenAB15 4YE Tel: 810160Max Marketing 18 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XQTel: 649494McGrigors LLP Johnstone House, 52-54 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1HD Tel: 347100McIntosh McTaggart 52-54 Albert Street, AberdeenAB25 1XS Tel: 593100McLeod & Aitken Queens Gate, 30 Queens Gate, Aberdeen AB15 4YF Tel: 313900Mearns and Gill 7 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1PPTel: 646311Meston Reid & Co 12 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1URTel: 625554Morna Petrano Property Leasing 2D Thistle Street,Aberdeen AB10 1XZ Tel: 645757 Munro’s Travel Group 267 Union Street, AberdeenAB11 6BR Tel: 261850Northsound Radio 2 Abbotswell Road, Aberdeen AB12 3AJ Tel: 337000Patience and Buchan Family Lawyers 10 Golden Square,Aberdeen AB10 1RB Tel: 648222Performance Improvements Ltd. 6 Albyn Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1YP Tel: 647770

PI Recruitment Ltd. Bishop House, 48 Carden Place,Aberdeen AB10 1HP Tel: 639350Francesca’s Unit 2, Ashdale Drive, Westhill, Aberdeenshire AB32 6LP Tel: 743172Raeburn Group Ltd Ruby House, Ruby Place, AberdeenAB10 1QZ Tel: 625050Rowson & Associates Ltd 96 Holburn Street, AberdeenAB10 6BY Tel: 581771Royal Bank of Scotland (The) Queen’s Cross Branch,40 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YN Tel: 321212St. Jame’s Place Wealth Management 3 Queen’s Gate,Aberdeen AB15 5YL Tel: 202400Simmons & Co Simmons House, 22 Waverley PlaceAberdeen AB10 1XP. Tel: 202 300Simpson Forsyth 52 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YETel: 321133Simpson & Marwick 4 Alford Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YDTel: 622622Simpson & Marwick 4 Carden Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1US Tel: 624924SOS Marketing Ltd. 7 Queens Gardens, AberdeenAB15 4YD Tel: 619388Source Relocation 80 Rosemount Place, AberdeenAB25 2XN Tel: 631555Space Solutions Bishop House, 50 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UP Tel: 218500Sterling Relocation 7 Queen’s Gardens, AberdeenAB15 4YD Tel: 619231Storie Cruden & Simpson 2 Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen AB11 DH Tel: 587261Storie Cruden & Simpson Unit 22, Westhill ShoppingCentre, Aberdeenshire AB32 6RL Tel: 740718Strategic Offshore Research Ltd. 1 Queen’s LaneSouth, Queen’s Cross, Aberdeen AB10 6XW Tel: 498020Stronachs 34 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1FW Tel: 845845Taggart Neil Mathers 20 Bon Accord Square, AberdeenAB11 6DJ Tel: 588020Talisman Energy UK Ltd Talisman House, 163 HolburnStreet, Aberdeen AB10 6BZ Tel: 352500Think PR 13 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XETel: 562825Total Business Furniture Balmano House, RuthriestonRoad, Aberdeen AB10 7JR Tel: 313260Tricker PR 9 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XB Tel: 646491Venture Office Solutions Arnhall Business Park, Endeavour Drive, Westhill, Aberdeen AB32 6UF Tel: 744667WeberShandwick 58 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YETel: 806600

OPTICIANSCorry & Christie 185 George Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XHTel: 631633Douglas Dickie 477 Great Western Road, AberdeenAB10 6N Tel: 311001Duncan and Todd Unit 12 Dyce Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB21 7LW Tel: 771144Duncan and Todd Unit 10, Westhill Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB32 6RL Tel: 745888Duncan and Todd 4 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JETel: 644927Duncan and Todd 1 Market Street, Stonehaven AB39 2BTTel: 01569 762765Duncan and Todd 37 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QATel: 01467 620078

Duncan and Todd Head Office 14 Crown Terrace, Aberdeen AB11 6HE Tel: 211911Frame Up Trinity Centre, Aberdeen AB11 6BE Tel: 572368Jenson and Ledingham 23 Belmont Street, AberdeenAB10 1JS Tel: 643557Straine Opticians 33-35 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UY Tel: 624103

RETAIL@hamishmunro 19-25 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UYTel: 641388AB1 Collectables Limited Unit 9, The Mall Aberdeen,Union Street, AB11 6BE Tel: 211151AB10 Unit 18, The Trinity Shopping Centre, AberdeenAB11 6BE Tel: 592070Academy (The) Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1LB Tel: 633009Alexanders 207-213 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2XS Tel: 636241Altro Designerwear Shop 1, Falconer Court, North Street,Inverurie AB51 4RJ Tel: 01467 622886Attic The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1LBTel: 644000Attic 3 Station Road, Inverurie AB51 3SDTel 01467 624545Avril Oenone Milliner 64 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1NT Tel: 626578Bang & Olufsen of Aberdeen 53 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JS Tel: 620120B‘s Knees 2 Urquhart Road, Oldmeldrum AB51 0EXTel: 01651 873270B‘s Knees Too 68 Market Place, Inverurie AB51 3XNTel: 01467 629400Bellino 17 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ Tel: 648130Boss Store 245 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TNTel: 587487C’Arla du Nord 31 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1YUTel: 625070Coast Unit 16, Bon-Accord Shopping Centre, George Street,Aberdeen AB25 1HZ Tel: 647193Coco Violet 70 The Green, Aberdeen AB11 6PE Tel: 587423Concept Clothing The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1LB Tel: 635268Cruise 245 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TN Tel: 588573Dress Agency (The) 129 Holburn Street, AberdeenAB10 6BP Tel: 582257Encore Dress Agency Main Street, Fettercairn AB30 1XWTel: 01561 340550Esslemonts 2 30 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XDTel: 645564Esslemonts Menswear 20 Thistle Street, AberdeenAB10 1XD Tel: 630606Exquisite Design 49 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UBTel: 636985Fenner And Coburn 47 Netherkirkgate, Aberdeen AB10 1AU Tel: 622170Frasers of Ellon Ythan Terrace, Ellon, AberdeenshireAB41 9LL Tel: 01358 720363Frou-Frou 36a Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XDTel: 630015Frox 28 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 622692High and Mighty 339 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BSTel: 594701Hire a Hat 187 Countesswells Road, Aberdeen AB15 7RATel: 318511

Image Fashion 42 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XDTel: 646380Indigo 15 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SQ Tel: 646642Its Kitsch, 20 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JHTel: 644466Isabelle Randall 14 Erskine Street, Aberdeen AB24 3NQJ Barber & Son 35-37 Chattan Place, Aberdeen AB10 6RB Tel: 587553Kafka 5 Alford Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YD Tel: 626002Laings Bathroom & Kitchen Centre Oldmeldrum Road,Inverurie AB51 0ZJ Tel: 01467 620311Langstane Press 1 Links Place, Aberdeen AB11 5DY Tel: 212212Millsom & Main The Galleria, Bon-Accord Street, Aberdeen AB11 6FB Tel: 580507Nicky Walker Home 80 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TD Tel: 636263Nova 18-24 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SP Tel: 641270Ortak Jewellery Bon Accord Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB25 1HZ Tel: 621889Parade Watchmakers Lane, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB338PX Tel: 019755 64459Parade 59 Main Street, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8PXTel: 019755 64548Parade 50 Barclay Street, Stonehaven, AberdeenshireAB39 2AY Tel: 01569 765997Perfect Bridal Rooms 265-267 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 7FL Tel: 574141Pure 411 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 6DA Tel: 594004Signature 349 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BTTel: 210050Signature 2 256 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TP Tel: 646982Tree House Interiors 3 Whitehall Road, Aberdeen AB25 2PP Tel: 647744 Vanity 17 West High Street, Inverurie, AberdeenshireAB51 3SA Tel: 01467 625382Verdict 13 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ Tel: 644558Wrights of Inverurie 35 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QATel: 01467 620108Zoomp 491 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DB Tel:642152

SERVICED APARTMENTSApex Mansions Apex House, York Street, AberdeenAB11 5DD Tel: 212022Chapel Apartments 44 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SP Tel: 07824 666321City Wharf Apartments 19-21 Regent Quay, AberdeenAB11 5BE Tel: 0845 0942 424Dreamhouse Apartments 9 Baker Road, Aberdeen AB24 4RS Tel: 0845 2260 232Kepplestone Manor 80-101 Queens Highlands,Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4AS Tel: 639355Parkhill Luxury Serviced Apartments 119 HammermanDrive, Aberdeen AB24 4SF Tel: 0845 6025967Skene House Holburn 6 Union Grove, Aberdeen AB10 6SY Tel: 580000Skene House Rosemount 96 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1NX Tel: 645971Skene House Whitehall 2 Whitehall Place, AberdeenAB25 2NX Tel: 646600Spires (The) 531 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6PE Tel: 08452 700090

CompetitionwinnersCars by Booth CompetitionGladys Coull of Bridge of Don will betaking daughters Karen and Lesley on ashopping trip to Glasgow or Edinburgh ina chauffeur driven Bentley, courtesy ofCars by Booth.

Frou Frou CompetitionBank worker Lesley McEwan, winsdesigner Lejaby lingerie from Frou Frou inThistle Street.

Killyhevlin Hotel CompetitionSheila Armstrong and husband Robert,from Ellon, are looking forward to a two-night break at the Killyhevlin Hotel inNorthern Ireland.

Ortak CompetitionRetired fashion pricer, Catherine Mitchell,of Cults, has won £200 to spend in Ortakin Aberdeen’s Bon Accord Centre.

The Torridon CompetitionSchool administrator Jill Johnston ofWesthill and partner Ian Geddes will enjoya two night dinner bed and breakfastpackage at luxury Highland retreat, TheTorridon Hotel.

Treehouse CompetitionLegal secretary Lynne Gilmour, of Hamilton,Lanarkshire, will be among the crowd atthe sell-out Take That concert at Hampden,courtesy of Treehouse.

Living Well CompetitionClare Sawyer, an Environmentalspecialist has won the Living Wellcompetition of gym membership for two;she will be taking Kieran Murray as herworkout partner.

JRDF CHARITY BALLJuvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) held their annual charitable ballwhich raises monies for research into Type 1 Diabetes. The theme this year wasBOND! Guests had the chance for a flutter in the 'Casino Royale' and then dancethe night away to live band Slinky. The event rose in excess of £64,000 giving thecharity a huge boost and the opportunity to thank our supporters

01: Mandy Aitchison (Ball Chairperson), Ian Aitchison 02: Karen Addison, Carol Stranger03: Linzie & Neil McDonald 04: Sandra & Jamie MacPherson 05: Gwen, Sarah, Rebekah &Gemma Sutherland 06: Hannah Scott, Emma Penny 07: Bruce & Pauline Webster, Nicola &Tim Sheehan 08: Vladislavs Strelecs, Kevin Reid, Artis Stavtnieks

01: Louise Maclean 02: Catherine Brown, Joyce Morrice03: Graham & Arlene Ogston 04: Mick Jackson(Wildhearts), Stuart McWilliam 05: Ashleigh Pateron,Caroline Bruce 06: Roul’e Wood, Paul Black 07: LindaMadden, Gillian Milne 08: Gordon Geckie, Jackie GIbson09: Graeme Paterson, Natalie Milstead, Keith Allan

AAA CLIENT EVENING

Aberdeen Appointments Agency held aClient Evening to introduce the charity theysupport called Wildhearts. The event was toraise awareness for ‘Wildhearts in Action’ anoffice supply company created to giveorganisations the ability to give money tocharity. Its founder Mick Jackson shared hisexperiences and showed how workingtogether the business community canmake a difference.

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JRDF CHARITY BALLJuvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) held their annual charitable ballwhich raises monies for research into Type 1 Diabetes. The theme this year wasBOND! Guests had the chance for a flutter in the 'Casino Royale' and then dancethe night away to live band Slinky. The event rose in excess of £64,000 giving thecharity a huge boost and the opportunity to thank our supporters

01: Mandy Aitchison (Ball Chairperson), Ian Aitchison 02: Karen Addison, Carol Stranger03: Linzie & Neil McDonald 04: Sandra & Jamie MacPherson 05: Gwen, Sarah, Rebekah &Gemma Sutherland 06: Hannah Scott, Emma Penny 07: Bruce & Pauline Webster, Nicola &Tim Sheehan 08: Vladislavs Strelecs, Kevin Reid, Artis Stavtnieks

01: Louise Maclean 02: Catherine Brown, Joyce Morrice03: Graham & Arlene Ogston 04: Mick Jackson(Wildhearts), Stuart McWilliam 05: Ashleigh Pateron,Caroline Bruce 06: Roul’e Wood, Paul Black 07: LindaMadden, Gillian Milne 08: Gordon Geckie, Jackie GIbson09: Graeme Paterson, Natalie Milstead, Keith Allan

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Aberdeen Appointments Agency held aClient Evening to introduce the charity theysupport called Wildhearts. The event was toraise awareness for ‘Wildhearts in Action’ anoffice supply company created to giveorganisations the ability to give money tocharity. Its founder Mick Jackson shared hisexperiences and showed how workingtogether the business community canmake a difference.

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The CharitiesCommittee at theUniversity ofAberdeen held a Fashion Showall in the name of the Students’Charities Campaign which worksto support over 50 charities inthe North East of Scotland.

Some of the shops supportingthe show were Coco Violet,Retrospect, Miss Selfridge andmany more.

The event was a resoundingsuccess raised a stylish £4,000for charity.

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EUAN STEWART’S40TH BIRTHDAY

PARTY @ THE FORUM

Euan Stewart, Openings Manager of thenewly launched Micasa ApartHotel, who has

been associated with many of the City’shot spots, celebrated his 40th Birthday in

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01.Willie Miller, Euan Stewart 02. Linda Still, Stacey Trim03. Ronan Fox, Stana Kovacova 04. Gareth Winchester, Donna Glately, Sara Anderson, Ewen Lovie 05. Kevin & Jill Davidson, Neil & Wendy Christie06. Graeme Mann, Gordon Pirie, Chris Robb, Derren McRae 07. Sarah Brownie, Penny Diplock

The CharitiesCommittee at theUniversity ofAberdeen held a Fashion Showall in the name of the Students’Charities Campaign which worksto support over 50 charities inthe North East of Scotland.

Some of the shops supportingthe show were Coco Violet,Retrospect, Miss Selfridge andmany more.

The event was a resoundingsuccess raised a stylish £4,000for charity.

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EUAN STEWART’S40TH BIRTHDAY

PARTY @ THE FORUM

Euan Stewart, Openings Manager of thenewly launched Micasa ApartHotel, who has

been associated with many of the City’shot spots, celebrated his 40th Birthday in

style with friends at the Forum.

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Originally signed as a striker in 1971before being converted to defender,Willie went on to rack up the mostleague appearances ever for anAberdeen player, turning out 556 timesbetween 1973 and 1990 when injuryforced his premature retirement.

During that time he led the Dons to adozen major trophies, including theEuropean Cup Winners Cup, and won65 international caps. Once famouslydescribed by Sir Alex Ferguson as ‘thebest penalty box defender in the world’,Willie was manager at Pittodriebetween 1992 and 1995, returning, in2004 as Director of Football, whileamong his other business interests isthe recently opened Skipper’sRestaurant in Aberdeen.

What keeps Willie Miller on the ball?The continual challenge that footballbrings in terms of working with JimmyCalderwood and his staff to ensureAberdeen Football Club is as successfulas it possibly can be.

What so far has been the biggesthighlight of your career?No surprise there – the lifting of theEuropean Cup Winners Cup inGothenburg in May 1983 surpassesanything before or after!

What one piece of advice would you offeran aspiring North-east professional,either in football or in business?The same for both; namely have faithand belief in your own ability and nevergive up!

Time to kick off your boots, now... How doyou chill out?Usually on the golf course and ifpossible, a nice glass of red to perfectlycomplete the chilling process!

On the bench with...

Willie MillerMBE

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Originally signed as a striker in 1971before being converted to defender,Willie went on to rack up the mostleague appearances ever for anAberdeen player, turning out 556 timesbetween 1973 and 1990 when injuryforced his premature retirement.

During that time he led the Dons to adozen major trophies, including theEuropean Cup Winners Cup, and won65 international caps. Once famouslydescribed by Sir Alex Ferguson as ‘thebest penalty box defender in the world’,Willie was manager at Pittodriebetween 1992 and 1995, returning, in2004 as Director of Football, whileamong his other business interests isthe recently opened Skipper’sRestaurant in Aberdeen.

What keeps Willie Miller on the ball?The continual challenge that footballbrings in terms of working with JimmyCalderwood and his staff to ensureAberdeen Football Club is as successfulas it possibly can be.

What so far has been the biggesthighlight of your career?No surprise there – the lifting of theEuropean Cup Winners Cup inGothenburg in May 1983 surpassesanything before or after!

What one piece of advice would you offeran aspiring North-east professional,either in football or in business?The same for both; namely have faithand belief in your own ability and nevergive up!

Time to kick off your boots, now... How doyou chill out?Usually on the golf course and ifpossible, a nice glass of red to perfectlycomplete the chilling process!

On the bench with...

Willie MillerMBE