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PROFILE

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PUBLISHED BYTrend Productions Ltd2 Rubislaw PlaceAberdeenAB10 1XN

Tel: +44 (0) 1224 631141Fax: +44 (0) 1224 [email protected]

DIRECTORGill Buyers - [email protected]

EDITORNiki Tennant - [email protected]

ADVERTISING & DISTRIBUTIONGill Buyers - [email protected]

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIONJill Walker - [email protected]

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTLeigh Mathieson - [email protected]

EVENTSLynn Batham - [email protected] Smith - [email protected]

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Contents

FASHION 16 Back to Black32 WIN a JUICY watch from Finnie’s33 WIN designer lingerie from

Frou Frou

SHOPPING SHOWCASE24 Heads and Tails

HEALTH & BEAUTY10 Ten Years Younger22 WIN a Rejuvenating Facial

from SAKS

FOOD & DRINK26 Restaurant Reviews28 Yes, Chef39 WIN a Nick Nairn Cookery

School day47 Shaken, not stirred: Trend

Talks Cocktails

FEATURES8 You Said It

34 Community Counsel48 Happy Birthday to Us: Trend is Two!59 Talking Back: Your Letters69 Trend Competition Winners

TRAVEL42 WIN Four Days in the Big Apple

from Heavenly Pizzas60 Haste Ye Back to Ardeonig62 Postcard from Norway

DESIGN52 Art for Floors53 WIN a TV Designer Garden Makeover54 Lava Jewellery: It’s Hot

SOUNDS63 Stan’s the Man

VROOM58 The Paganzi Zonda: No Lightweight

NOT SO SECRET SOCIETY70 Glamorous Gatherings

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EDITOR’S ETCHINGS

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Editor’s welcomeWe made a wish, and it came true…Trend is officially two!

Each and every one of us who’ve beeninvolved since the inception of thisexciting project covets it like a baby.

MD Gill Buyers had the vision, and therest of the team – from design, to sales,events, distribution, finance/administration, print, photography, styleand editorial - have been privileged tohelp make it happen. (Have we had tomanage the tantrums that custodians ofa two-year-old are led to expect? Now,that would be telling…!)

Since our launch in October 2007, wehave boosted our pages from 56 to 76 –

and our circulation from 5,000 to anamazing 17,000.

From day one, it’s been tremendous fun.We’re all now proud to be moving intoyear three, and to be taking ourcherished readers, advertisers andsupporters with us.

Our 2nd birthday fireworks displaycomes in the form of some of our mostsparkling competitions ever – win fourdays in New York, an overnight stay in aPerthshire retreat, luscious lingerie, chicJuicy Couture watches, a day at the NickNairn Cookery School, and a consultationwith a TV garden designer.

In keeping with the birthday theme, our

food and wine critic samples what’smuch more palatable than squashedtomato and stew (from page 26), whilereporter Alison endeavours to look 10years younger on page 10.

Thanks for reading. See you inDecember/January.

Best wishes,Niki TennantEditor

the city café bar & conference centre,

37-39 Netherkirkgate, Aberdeen AB10 1AU

t: 01224 644105 e: [email protected]

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T H E C T Y

The City is an ideal venue for conferences, clientor team meetings, entertaining clients or privatefunctions. It is a new development located withinthe heart of the city, and offers a conference roomand café all under one roof - making it perfect forbusiness development purposes.

The facility offers a modern and spaciousconference room complete with:

• STATIONARY • FLIPCHART

• LAPTOP TO WIDE SCREEN TV ENABLEMENT

All available on request and for a competitive price.

This facility is also suitable for private parties sowhy not mix business with pleasure. It leads ontoa roof-top terrace, making it the place to be in thesummer months. Our friendly and accommodatingstaff will provide food and beverages and will helpdecorate the venue on request.

Contributors

OTHER CONTRIBUTERS IN THIS ISSUENewsline ScotlandDavid NicholsonDavid GillandersLeigh Mathieson Sharon HawthorneKerry Taylor-SmithCarol Brown www.wineuncorkededucation.co.ukFashion Stylist - Stephanie ForrestFashion Stylists Assistant - Maxine EggenbergerHair Styling - Rory McGhee at BiyoniModels - Yasmin Moayyad & Matthew Tranter

“...produce a social documentary in the boundaries in which we are notallowed to see or know within military bases such as Area 51. Theintense secrecy surrounding the base located in the southern part ofNevada has made it the frequent subject of conspiracy theories and acentral component to unidentified flying objects. Being invisible wouldallow me to capture the pure essence of the subject matter, the mysteryand the theories.”

Theburning question ?

Trend’s reporter Alison Daniels and Fashion Photographer

Ross Mitchell were posed the question ‘If I was invisible for the day,

I would...?’ here are their answers:

“...make the world a better place. I’d selflessly go to meetings and slappeople on the back of the head whenever they spout meaninglessbusiness jargon. When my hand got too sore, I'd move on to stagingparanormal events and religious miracles round the city for my ownamusement. The art gallery might be missing their Bacon, Blake andthe Ken Currie but this would just be coincidental, I’m sure.”

Cover Model: Yasmin Moayyad

Photography: Ross Mitchell

Cover look created by Rae Mathieson using:Face: prep and prime face, studio fix foundation NW35, studio sculpt concealerNW30, prep and prime transparent powder, mineralize skinfinish powder‘gentle’, Bronzer ‘Matte’, crème colour base ‘pearl’.

Eyes: prep and prime eye base‘medium’, Eyeshadows in ‘ploof!’, ‘filament’,‘carbon’, ‘satin taupe’, ‘black tied’, eye kohl ‘smoulder’, paintpot in ‘blackground’,Brow pencil in‘stud’, false lashes ‘nadine’.

Lips: (nude look) lipstick ‘fresh brew’, (Strong look) lip pencil ‘currant’,lipstick ‘diva’.

All products by MAC cosmetics, available online atwww.maccosmetics.co.uk

False lashes by Eyelure, available in Boots and Superdrug.

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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.

The Milton Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH

Tel: 01330 844566 email: [email protected]

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Heather Rust, 54,Nurse, Aberdeen

I try to get to some ofthe music venues in thecity such as TheTunnels, or Ioccasionally go to thetheatre as a treat.

Gail Cormack, 35,PA, Aberdeen

I like to cosy up andcatch up with dvd’s,especially the seasonsof ‘Mad Men’ and ‘24’.I also like to get backinto the gym and dosome detoxing.

Lara D’Wit, 28,Quality Co-ordinator,Aberdeen

I like to cosy up undermy duvet and watch re-runs of ‘Sex andthe City’.

Donald McKernie,58, Senior ProjectManager,Oldmeldrum

I enjoy sitting at thefireside, whether it bewatching sometelevision or reading agood book. When I’mnot doing that I can befound in the kitchenenjoying some cooking.

Emma Wattie, 27,Personal Co-ordinator,Aberdeen

I like to watch a pile ofdvd’s and cuddle upwith my littlepuppy, Blu.

You said it... WITH THE NIGHTS GETTING DARKER WHAT

IS YOUR FAVOURITE COMFORT PASTIME?

> Interviews by Leigh Mathieson

< Angie Nicol, 39, Mum, Ferryhill

When it starts to get colder, I like to curlup in front of the coal fire!

>Paul Fraser, 36, Businessman,Oldmeldrum

I like to sit down in front of the TV with abottle of red wine, and watch sky sports.

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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: [email protected]

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BEAUTY FEATURE

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I have an appallingly low maintenance approach to the wayI look. If I’m honest, I don’t even own a comb, and my beautyroutine most days consists of sunscreen. My face is a bit like apotato that’s been left in a shed all winter in a high gravityenvironment. On the rare occasions I wear makeup, you’dthink it had been applied in a power cut duringan earthquake.

So I put myself in Beauty Uncovered’s friendly and expert hands.

After a consultation, the girls designed a custom programmeto rejuvenate my skin. They suggested a combination ofDiamond Tome micro dermabrasion, Omilux light sessionsand CACI non surgical facelift treatments.

Diamond Tome uses tiny diamond chips to slough off deadskin cells and reveal fresh skin. Omnilux uses light of differentwavelengths to promote the production of collagen andelastin, plumping the skin and the CACI treatments use faradiccurrents to stimulate the facial muscles to turn back the clock.Each day, I used a range of Priori products with high levels ofanti-oxidants.

The salon also offers a widerange of facials, peels,massages, Ioniethermie inchloss, aromatherapy, waxing,tinting, spray-tanning, manicures,pedicures and Ellipse lasertreatments to ensure you lookyour best from top to toe.

After a month, my skin is springierand more resilient, the overall tone isimproved. It feels smoother and glowswith health. It’s also pinker and warmerand my jawline is firmer. My eyes lookbetter since individual lash extensionswere painstakingly applied.

So did it work?Well, that’s for you to judge. I’m forty four. If that looks like agood number to you, then here’s another you’ll like even better.Phone 01224 869882 for an appointment and tell them I sent you.

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>WORDS BY ALISON DAN

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When Lori, Gail and the team at Beauty Uncovered told Trend they could make me lookten years younger, I assumedthat they’d have to resort to surgery or Photoshop.

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Aberdeen’s top fitness destination, David Lloyd Leisure, recentlyunveiled its new, state-of-the-art ‘Kids’ Space’ – a colourful playzone for children aged three months to 11 years.

Kids can be kids in Kids’ Space. They now have their owndedicated activity zone within David Lloyd Leisure to be enjoyedon their own, with friends, or with family.

Kids’ Space includes a crèche, which is open four mornings aweek for little ones aged three months to five years.

Qualified football coaches, gymnasts, dance teachers andfitness instructors are on hand to host seven-day-a-weekinstructions in a variety of classes.

They include pre-school gym sessions, body conditioning formums and babies, post natal classes, football coaching – andeven music and movement.

Parents and carers can choose to leave children in the care ofKids’ Space while they pursue their own exercise programmes –or join the youngsters in a joint fun class.

“Children now have their own rainbow-lit, purpose-built space,with soft, cushioned flooring, a wall of mirrors with ballet bars,and every game imaginable,” said David Lloyd sports manager,Susie Malcolm.

“This is the ideal way to introduce children to a positive attitudeto fitness.”

The Kids’ Space at David Lloyd Leisure is open seven days aweek, and is available for children’s birthday parties.

For information, contact: David Lloyd Leisure, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 7AY T: 01224 321333 www.davidlloyd.co.uk

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However sometimes nature needs a littlehelp. Temple Aesthetics uses effectiveand proven treatments to restorevolume, soften deep wrinkles and lines,and rejuvenate skin. Blemishes, unevenskin pigmentation, fine wrinkles and linescan all be treated without injections.

Dr Sam Robson, a qualified GP, offers afree consultation where she can assessyour skin. Following discussion withcolleague Astrid, a beauty therapist with25 years experience, they will advisewhich treatment will help achieve thebest results.

Smooth Opera torsIt is common knowledge that healthy skin results from drinking plentyof water, avoiding excess sun, not smoking and a healthy diet.

“Tired skin can be refreshed, with the damaged outer layers removed. Underlying new skin will be stimulated and a youthfulappearance and texture revealed with smaller pores and brighter, softer, smoother skin exposed,” explained Sam.

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With two stores in Aberdeen and a third on the cards there’s nodenying that @hamishmunro have found the perfect formulawhen it comes to selling fashion.

With womenswear now accounting for over 30% of the turnoverand the business still steadily growing, Orla Kiely is one of thenew womenswear labels to be introduced in the store forautumn ’09. This collection shows us a designer who has broughther signature style to new levels while retaining the femininecharm and playfulness which she has become so well known for.

New and exciting accessory brands have also been snapped upto add to their 20+ contemporary fashion jewellery brands, mostof which are Scandinavian and with four collections each a year,the store is ever changing.

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Yasmin wears:Grey Coast 'Tessa' Dress £125Kurt Geiger Suede Shoe Boots £150Bag £70, all John LewisRibbon Scarf £99, Karen MillenTights, stylist’s ownNecklace £65 and Bracelet £60,Silver Experience at Cadeau

Matthew wears: Ted Baker Endurance Trousers £120Tie from a selection £15, both John LewisWhite Shirt £80Sunglasses £165Coat £595, all Paul Smith at KafkaSuede Shoes £325Leather Belt £150, both Prada at Kafka


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Yasmin wears:D&G Sheer Silk Blouse £180D&G Satin Trouser £175, both Cruise

Thanks to our models - Yasminn Moayyad &Matthew Tranter, hair stylist - Rory McGhee,fashion stylists - Stephanie Forrest & MaxineEggenberger, make up artist - Rae Mathieson and stockists - John Lewis, Kafka, Cruise,Coast, Karen Millen and Peltoniemi.


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We’re offering one very lucky reader the chance to turn back the clock courtesy of SAKS, Aberdeen’s premier hair and beauty destination.

The new CACI Ultra Anti-Aging Facial uses a combination of micro-currents, ultrasound, high-frequency vibration and diode photo stimulation to take years off your appearance. Essentially, the skin is refreshed, re-educated and rejuvenated using one of a choice of seventy different programmes, meaning each client gets a treatment regime designed to meet their individual skin’s needs.

The CACI Ultra Anti-Aging Facial starts off with a relaxing cleansing and toning of the skin, followed by a gentle strawberry-scented fruit acid peel. Then the muscles of theface, cheeks, chin, forehead and eyes are treated to almost imperceptible stimulation and a rejuvenating serum. A special attachment is used to boost collagen production, improving the appearance of deeper wrinkles. Then the skin is treated with red light to promote healing and a blue light which helps improve the texture of pores, reduce oiliness and improve the skin. A special vibrating plate helps boost circulation and boosts sallow skin. This is followed by an intense moisture boost.

CACI isn’t just for the girls either. An increasing number of men find that the CACI Ultra system leaves them with firmer, more toned facial skin.

SAKS are offering one lucky Trend reader a course of ten CACI Ultra Anti Aging Facial treatments worth £550. To enter please answer this question: Where are the two Saks Salons located in Aberdeen?Email your answer with Saks in the subject box include your name, address, andtelephone numbers and tell us where you picked up your copy of Trend.

Saks Hair and Beauty, 409 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 6DA T: 01224 212020Saks Hair and Beauty within David Lloyd Leisure, Garthdee Rd, Aberdeen,Aberdeenshire AB10 7AY T: 01224 200306

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>WORDS BY ALISON DANIELS

Watchmakers Lane, Alford (with coffee shop)Tel: 019755 64459

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OPEN 7 DAYS www.paradehome.co.uk

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Interiors Elite Winner 2009

Come and see our gorgeous range of furniture, homewares andgifts and enjoy a homebake in our child friendly coffee shop.

We are proud stockists of Content by Conran, PiersonFrench Oak, Ethnicraft, Sia, Parlane, Broste, Cowshedand many more...

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SHOPPING SHOWCASE

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Throughout history, there have been some great pairings. Anthonyand Cleopatra and Romeo and Juliet to name two; and now ThistleStreet provides the backdrop for another great duo.

Fenner and Coburn share a retail space with Rosie Thistle’s TeaRoom. It’s a match made in heaven for the busy shopper whofancies a break and a browse at the same time.

The front of the shop is given over to Rosie Thistle’s Tea Roomwhich offers a fresh and tasty selection of sandwiches, Panini’s andhome baking. If you’re dying for a cuppa after a hard morning’sshopping, then you’ll be spoilt for choice. Rosie Thistle’s carries arange of speciality teas, coffees, Chinese herbal teas, and even anexotic rose petal tea. The hot chocolate shouldn’t bedismissed, either.

Squashy sofas come equipped with a selection of books andmagazines and offer an ideal haven to the reluctant male shoppingcompanion. Install your other half with a coffee and a cupcake andhe’ll be happy to wait while you treat yourself at Fenner & Coburn.

Fenner & Coburn offer an outstandingly well chosen distillation ofkey seasonal trends in clothing, bags and footwear, much of itunique in Aberdeen. There are bags from Majo, Paparazzi and LuluGuinness, footwear by Fly, Irregular Choice, Miss Sixty and UrsulaMascaro. Clothing ranges from padded jackets and chunky knitwearto delicate dresses in gossamer fabrics. There’s a great selection ofdirectional, but wearable, jewellery to put the finishing touches toan outfit. The staff are friendly, relaxed and can also help puttogether an outfit or a capsule wardrobe to take you throughthe season.

Fenner & Coburn at Rosie Thistle’s Tea Room make the idealcombination. Where else can you pick up a whole new wardrobeand have afternoon tea at the same time?

Fenner & Coburn /Rosie Thistle’s Tea Room

A match made in heaven

Fenner & Coburn at Rosie Thistle’s Tea Room31 Thistle StreetAberdeen AB10 1UYT: 01224 632445

>WORDS BY ALISON DANIELS

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I’m always drawn to the harbour side atStonehaven, (it reminds me of time spentliving on Guernsey), and I’ve been anoccasional visitor to the Marine Hotel for aslong as I’ve been in Aberdeen. This was myfirst visit since the refurbishment and I barelyrecognised the upstairs restaurant. Mutedtones and dark wood set the scene, andthere are glorious views over the harbour.We watched hopeful seagulls surround afishing boat. A flotilla of ducks swam backand forth whilst children splashed about inthe sea.

As well as the wine list, there is animpressive menu of both Scottish andinternational beers by the bottle and ondraught. From the pump, I chose aHoegaarden wheat beer. I’m happy toexperiment with my beer and food matching,and this is the place to do it as The Marine

Hotel was voted the CAMRA Scottish Pub ofthe year 2008/2009.

All my good lunch time intentions of asalad or soup and sandwich went out ofthe window.

The imaginative menu changes withthe seasons.

I began with a filo basket filled with smokedchicken and feta, and with a deliciouslyrobust sundried tomato pesto, whilst mypartner indulged in the Marines’ take on oneof his favourites, a creamy hot smokedsalmon skink served in its own bread bowl.The specials board enticed us for the mainevent. For me, what has now become amodern classic -scallops with black pudding.Perfectly seared and sweet, they werefragrant with basil oil and came with

mashed potatoes. Across the table, moistsea bass fillets were complimented by acreamy, curried mussel sauce andjasmine rice.

Our youngest son had opted for the soupand wrap, and promised to share his warmbanana pancakes with ice cream andbutterscotch sauce - wonderfully indulgentthey were too.

A combination of cracking location, goodfood, interesting beers and speedy, friendlyservice mean that a return visit is onthe cards.

The Marine HotelShorehead, Stonehaven T: 01569 762155www.marinehotelstonehaven.co.uk

Lunch Review: The Marine Hotel, Stonehaven

Dinner Review:The Bhan Thai, AberdeenYou can’t beat a good session ofaromatherapy, but on this occasion I wasn’tbeing massaged with essential oils, I wasrevelling in the enticing aromas waftingaround the restaurant.

The Thai experience began with friendlywaiting staff dressed in elegant Thai dressesand a Singha Thai beer in hand. We facedsome difficult decisions but didn’t opt for oneof the five set menus. However, we didsubmit to the Bhan Thai starter platter(£7.95 per person). Chicken Satay withpeanut dipping sauce, Thai Fishcakes with asweet and sour vinaigrette, Thoong Thong;crispy vegetable parcels with a sweet chillisauce, Goong Hom Pha; deep fried wrapped

prawns and glossy and Sticky Honey RoastPork Ribs. The individuality of the flavoursshone through with each dish. We opted fora new world wine, the Australian TiddyWiddy Well white (£14.50). An interestingblend of Colombard, Riesling and Sauvignonwith vibrant lime, grapefruit and floraltouches and refreshing just dry minerally,citrus notes.

A Gaeng Masaman Curry (£9.50) awaited;slow cooked, fall apart lamb with potatoesand peanuts in a rich, highly fragrant gravyand Panang King Prawns (£12.00),an intense creamy red curry with coconutmilk and Kaffir lime leaves and the seductivebite of finely tuned chilli. Steamed jasmine

rice and fried noodles with beansprouts accompanied.

The atmosphere and the attention to detailin both service and food have given theBhan Thai a well deserved following. If youyearn for the authentic flavours of holidays inThailand gone by then make sure that youadd this restaurant to your ‘must visit’ list.

Bhan Thai Restaurant and Takeaway21 Rose StreetAberdeen AB10 1TX T: 01224 639155www.bhanthaiaberdeen.co.uk

Food, gloriousfoodCraig Mackenzie, Commis Chef, The Milton

> INTERVIEW BY NIKI TENNANT

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Craig was Commis Chef at the Potarch Hotel for two years before joining theMilton seven months ago. In July this year he won the Young ScottishSeafood Chef of the Year Award against tough competition in Edinburgh,and later this month as part of his prize Craig has the privilege of cooking forthe First Minister and a delegation of European MPs. Craig is currentlyworking towards his SVQ Level 3 under the tutelage of Executive ChefDavid Littlewood.

What in your career has made you most proud?Winning the Young Seafood Chef of the Year Award made me very proud.What dish says home to you? Breaded HaddockWhat’s the most bizarre request you’ve ever received from a diner? Roast Beef – hold the Beef!What is your junk food indulgence? Cheesy Garlic Naan PizzaWhere did you have your most memorable meal? My most memorable meal was in the Conservatory Restaurant at theMarcliffeWho is your fantasy dinner guest? Marco Pierre White

CRAB CAKES(makes 6 large fishcakes)

500g fresh white crab meat (cooked)1.5 tbsp mayonnaise150g breadcrumbs3 beaten eggsLemon juice to tastePinch corianderPinch cayenne pepper

Mix together breadcrumbs, mayonnaise and eggs. Add crab meat,stir and season with cayenne & lemon to taste. Shape into 2 – 3cm wide cakes and shallow fry each side until golden. Keep in awarm oven until ready to serve.

Recipe

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If the North-east’s schools are at the heartof the community, then Victoria Drysdale’sfamily orientated magazine is firmly at theheart of its schools.

After the birth of her daughter, Natasha,three years ago, Victoria found that hercareer as a professional conferenceorganiser at Aberdeen Exhibition &Conference Centre (AECC) no longersuited her lifestyle.

At the end of 2006, she responded to anadvertisement in a national glossy for anAberdeenshire franchisee for communitymagazine, Raring2Go.

The requirements perfectly matched herskills set – and she launched the magazine

in July 2007.

Within only six months – a year prior to thevision outlined in her business plan – sheintroduced Raring2Go to Aberdeen city.

With a focus of family and children agedunder 12, the quarterly magazine isdistributed among Aberdeen City Councilprimary schools, playgroups, leisure centresand shops, and has a circulation of 26,000.

It’s a showcase for the region’s familyproducts and services, and includes acomprehensive, well-thumbed what’s onguide.

Victoria – who is soon to open an office inAberdeen’s Little Belmont Street and

commission a freelance designer and writer– hopes to extend circulation by up to10,000 next year.

“I get great feedback from parents andadvertisers, and the response rate to ourcompetitions is tremendous,” said Victoria,who not only acts as a consultant to theAECC, but is also mentor to 25 othermagazine franchisees fromManchester north.

Victoria is a finalist in the Alex BuchananSmith Spirit of Enterprise category of theGrampian Enterprise Awards.

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While their new look home had to haveall the attributes that would suit theiryoung family, the couple were keen totake into account the environmentalimpact of the development.Having seen Leathan Property’s

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Look out for a walk-though of thisgracious living space in theDecember/January issue of Trend.

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If it’s shopping you want, a day on Fifth Avenue and GarmentDistrict is a must, but don’t forget the smaller boutiques too,which often have exactly the same items at reduced prices.And it’d be rude not to come back with a patent Macy’s bag orBloomingdales bag.

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The four-night trip includes return flights to New Yorkfrom London, four-star accommodation, and tickets forthe famed ‘Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour.’

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The grand mansion has been convertedinto two, three and four-bedroomapartments. Reaper International hassecured the rights to offer theseproperties for sale, six of which havemagnificent views over the picturesqueLoch Lomond.

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With the 1980s trend of baggingcarpets in favour of the wooden floor,anyone with a nuance of interiordesign flair was shopping for rugs.

Jean Moncrieff – a Gray’s School of Artgraduate in textile design andweaving - was among them. Yet, thedrab designs and inferior quality rugsshe found in North-east stores fellshort of her expectations and failedto inspire.

“I thought I could do much betterthan that and started to do someresearch,” remembers Jean, whoseneedlepoint designs were then sellingin prestigious shopping destinations,such as Harrods and Liberty of London.

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All colours are dyed exclusively, whichmakes each one of Jean’s rugs a one-off. Styles range from traditional tominimalist, and she can work to aclient’s own design or create abespoke pattern to complement theappeal of a room.

Working from her home in Aboyne,Jean’s designs adorn the floors andwalls of palaces, hotels, galleries andprivate homes around the world.

She and her suppliers are members ofthe Rugmark quality foundation,through which a percentage of hersales are returned to Nepal for thebenefit of workers in the rug andcarpet trade.

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Contact:Jean MoncrieffThe Stables, BalnacoilAboyne AB34 5JDT: 01339 885398E: [email protected]

Art for floors> WORDS BY NIKI TENNANT

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The jewellery business has always been a labourof love for soul mates, Jacqui and Duncan Grant.

The husband and wife team met whilestudying 3D design, specialising injewellery, at Aberdeen’s Gray’s School ofArt in 1989.

“The only available seat in thedepartment was next to Duncan – andthe rest, they say, is history,” said Jacqui.

Their personal and professional liveshave been in tandem ever since. The pairworked together on the RennieMackintosh collection at Carrick in the‘90s, before moving to Sandy Menzies,where Duncan was workshop managerand Jacqui had the role of seniordesigner/retail manager.

They launched contemporary Scottishjewellery specialist, Lava Jewellery, in2006 – an enterprise that became a full-time venture for the couple at the end oflast year.

Their distinctive and exclusivecollections are strongly influenced bythe Scottish landscape and thememories they evoke for Jacqui andDuncan. ‘Coastline’ immortalises amoonlit, beach front walk shared atLossiemouth, while the Burns collectionhonours the bard in the year of thehomecoming. That’s not all that’spersonal about Lava. Jacqui frequentlymeets clients for a coffee to chat over

ideas for bespoke designs, which arethen modelled in wax to give the owneran accurate picture of how the piecewill look.

“It’s a different style of dealing withpeople,” explained Jacqui, whosebusiness also specialises in remodellingwork, or the setting of stones whichhave been acquired by Aberdeen’s oilindustry professionals on theirworldwide travels.

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For example, it weighs less than a LotusEvora, 2750 lbs to be exact, and has a V12Mercedes engine with over 600 bhp. Atthe touch of the throttle, because there isno weight in the car, there is no delaybefore the power arrives. The Zondaaccelerates like a Formula One car andwith its bubble canopy, shovel nose androcket-like tail pipes, it turns heads likenone other. Who cares what its 0 – 60 is,or its top speed – both are out ofthis world.

What I find interesting is the backgroundof the designer, Horacio Pagani. Heoriginates from Argentina, the son of a

baker, and he probably would havecarried on the family business had he notstarted to avidly read Auto magazines.He established his own small shop in1977 and started to design and build cartrailers and their suspensions. He wasthen asked to rebody a race car, as in hisspare time he liked to work with fibreglass. Later he went on to design andbuild a racing car from scratch. This tookhim a year and, true to his name, the carcame in at 88 lbs lighter than all theothers in the same category.

Fast forward to today: the Zonda’s interiorhas amazing attention to detail, e.g. every

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PAGANI ZONDA> WORDS BY DAVID GILLANDERS

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The winding road along the southbanks of Loch Tay leads to the door ofthe Ardeonaig Hotel and Restaurant.There has been an inn at Ardeonaigsince 1649.

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Haste ye back Tranquility inthe highlands

This is Nairn, just a two hour drive northof Aberdeen, not, as you may have beenthinking, a haven in the Med.

Nairn nestles perfectly on the MorayFirth and, as we sauntered along theshore to the Golf View Hotel for adelicious early supper and a glass ofwine, my partner and I made plans forthe weekend. The town is a short drive from many Highland attractions, two championship golf courses and thewooded beauty of Culbin Forest, sothere was plenty to choose from.

We plumped for the FindhornFoundation on Saturday and toured itsinteresting eco-village and holisticeducation centre before sipping a chaitea at the cafe. Then we drove intoFindhorn village and ate fish and chipsat the Kimberly Inn, which overlooks the bay, and watched the setting sun.

On Sunday I fulfilled a long held dreamwhen we visited Loch Ness and I wasn’tdisappointed - it truly is a beautifullandscape. We drove along the morerugged south side of the Loch to Fort

Augusta, where we sat in the sunshineand watched boats navigate the locksthrough to the Caledonian Canal, thenback up along the north side toUrquhart Castle. The day endedwonderfully as we watched dolphinsleap and dance through the water atFortrose on the Back Isle.

Nairn proved to be a perfect base forour weekend and, after browsingthrough quaint gift shops and enjoyinga morning coffee at Henry’s, I knew thatit wouldn’t be long before I return.

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Dear Trend,

We have been living in Stavanger,

Norway for almost

three years. In Aberdeen I worked

in radio for many

years. All our children were born the

re, so consider

themselves quines and loons.

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ger. We are fortunate

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n ever-changing view

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d all sorts of boats...

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e Norwegian

royal yacht.

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her, however dark, I

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is spectacular, rocky

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Anyone who has taken an interest in thelocal music scene over the last number ofyears will know the name Stanley.

This could be because:A) They’ve got a vibraphone player.B) And they’re one of the best bands the cityhas seen - an enviably capable and inventiveband who seem to have an endless supply oftalent and originality. C) A little from column A, a little fromcolumn B.

Stanley are about to make waves in themusic industry as they near completion oftheir debut album, entitled ‘Animals WithAmazing Disguises’. The album has takenthem two years to get to this point, althoughthey’ve hardly been dragging their heels.

At the heart of the band is Steven Podlesny.Not just a gifted singer/songwriter, he’s also atalented recording engineer - somethingwhich is no small asset to the band and their future.

He explains, “We recorded ‘Animals..’ourselves. And we’re perfectionists. So wespent the last couple of years experimentingwith different recording techniques andrecording, experimenting, learning and re-recording over and over until we got it right.”

For an example of this, go towww.myspace.com/iamstanley where youcan listen to three tracks. The results arenothing short of stunning. All three are socleverly arranged, so accomplished, soaudacious that it’s hard to imagine they were

self-recorded in a rehearsal room near the harbour.

There are definitely hints of The DivineComedy in Stanley’s music –Podlesny’sintelligent lyrics, vocal range and tenor isreminiscent of Neil Hannon (..or Scott Walker)but their music has more of a creative edge,inviting further favourable comparisons withThe Bad Seeds, Radiohead and Frank Zappa.

Perhaps unsurprisingly for a band of theircalibre, the rest of Stanley is comprised of animpressive array of talented musicians. Threemembers (co-founder and guitarist PaulDavidson, drummer Billy McBain andpiano/vibes player Geoff Jones) are musicteachers while bassist Ramsay Clark is arecognisable veteran of the Aberdeen scene.

With a winter release due, Animals WithAmazing Disguises is bound to attract seriousattention from the music industry. It’s reallythat good. Now go and find out for yourself

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Stanley play the Tunnels on 11th Oct.

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Beauty 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 763822Cinnamon 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: 643999The Lodge of the Loch of Aboyne Aboyne,Aberdeenshire AB34 5BR Tel: 013398 86444Meka 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 377007Platinum Hair 51 G Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UB,Tel: 624214Preen Beauty 275 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 7FLTel: 594066Route 66 62 Esslemont Avenue, Aberdeen AB25 1SRTel: 636596Saks 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: 200123Synergy Salon Supplies 57 Cotton Street, AberdeenAB11 5EG Tel: 211841Technique Hair Design 34 Hollybank Place, AberdeenAB11 6XS Tel: 210759Temple Aesthetics 9 The Courtyard, North DeesideRoad, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9SD. Tel: 869997The Style Room 6 Beechgrove Terrace, AberdeenAB15 5ED. Tel:626066Thon Po 29 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UY Tel: 638832Toni and Guy 373 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BTTel: 593939

Tonic 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: 744927Zeus 1-3 Little Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JGTel: 641222

HEALTH AND FITNESSAberdeen Petroleum Club Kippie Lodge, Milltimber,Aberdeen AB13 0AB Tel: 732677Curves Unit 9, The Galleria, Langstane Place, AberdeenAB11 6FB Tel: 596720Curves 17a North Street, Inverurie AB41 4RJTel: 01467 621199Curves 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: 209867National Karate Institute Hadley House, Culter HouseRoad, Miltimber, Aberdeen AB13 OEN Tel: 734609Nuffield Health and Fitness 39 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen AB11 6EP Tel: 588789RGU Sport Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 5GE Tel: 263769Soul Pole 35A Union Street, Aberdeen Tel: 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: 595993Ark Occupational Health 213 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1HY Tel: 566500Kirkwood 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: 867632Double Tree by Hilton Beach Boulevard, AberdeenAB24 5EF Tel: 633339Dutch 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: 861000The Marine Hotel Shore Head, Stonehaven AB39 2JYTel: 01569 762155Mariner 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: 310351Raemoir House Hotel Raemoir, Banchory, KincardineshireAB31 4ED Tel: 01330 824884Red House Hotel Aulton Road, Cruden Bay, AB42 ONJTel: 01779 812215Simpson’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 621643Woodbank, Shell Hotel and Conference CentreNorth Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen, AB15 9PN Tel: 884756

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JEWELLERSAly Bali Jewellery Gallery 7 Evan Street, StonehavenAB39 2EQ 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 820822Cowie 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: 318511Inverurie Garden & Machinery Centre OldmeldrumRoad, Inverurie AB51 0TP Tel: 01467 621402Leathan Property Developments LTD 8 BalmoralPlace, Aberdeen, AB10 6HH Tel: 0706 1001199Original 106FM Original House, Craigshaw Road, Aberdeen AB12 3AR Tel: 294860Sparkles 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 629000Washbay (The) 54 Salisbury Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 6QHTel: 213119

OFFICESAberdeen 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 Foyer 18 Marywell Street, Aberdeen AB11 6FS Tel: 224250Aberdeen 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: 640227

AVC Brand Advertising Wellington Circle, Altens, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 217300BBKS North Deeside Road, Banchory AB31 5YR Tel: 01330 825207

Big 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: 289700Cammach Recruitment Greenbank Business Centre,Greenbank Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 3BNTel: 894444Canyon 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: 619360Covey 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: 576070Grant Smith Law Practice 252 Union Street, AberdeenAB10 1TN Tel: 621620Grant Smith Law Practice Old Bank Buildings, 9Balmellie Street,Turriff AB53 4DW Tel: 01888 562245H-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: 592333

James & 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: 646530

K.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: 261850Next Business 111 Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BU Tel: 619822 Northsound Radio 2 Abbotswell Road, Aberdeen AB12 3AJ Tel: 337000Northwood Letting 225 Rosemount Place, AberdeenAB25 2XS Tel: 218450Patience and Buchan Family Lawyers 10 Golden Square,Aberdeen AB10 1RB Tel: 648222Performance Improvements Ltd. 6 Albyn Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1YP Tel: 647770PI 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: 625050Reaper International 11 Hopeman Close, Ellon,Aberdeenshire AB41 8AZ Tel: 0845 0573656Relocation Scotland 11a Queens Gdns, AberdeenAB15 4YD Tel: 648488Rowson & 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: 624924

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SOS 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 6UFTel: 744667WeberShandwick 58 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB154YE Tel: 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 620078Duncan and Todd Head Office 14 Crown Terrace, Aberdeen AB11 6HE Tel: 211911Duncan and Todd The Mall, Aberdeen AB10 6BETel: 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: 633009

Alexanders 207-213 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2XS Tel: 636241Altro Designerwear Shop 1, Falconer Court, North Street,Inverurie AB51 4RJ Tel: 01467 622886Andrew Gordon Butchery & Fine Foods35-37 Chattan Place, Aberdeen AB10 6RB Tel: 587553Attic The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1LBTel: 644000

Attic 3 Station Road, Inverurie AB51 3SD Tel: 01467 624545Avril Oenone Milliner 64 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1NT Tel: 626578Bang & Olufsen of Aberdeen 53 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JS Tel: 620120 Booth For Better Service 12 West High Street,Inverurie, Aberdeenshire Tel: 01467 620570B‘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: 625070Celebrations of Turriff 15 Main Street, Turriff,Aberdeenshire, AB53 4AA Tel: 01888 563361Coast 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: 582257Emlou Fashion Boutique Unit 7, The Galleria,Langstane Place, Aberdeen, AB11 6FB Tel: 588950Encore Dress Agency Main Street, Fettercairn AB30 1XWTel: 01561 340550Esslemonts 2 22 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XDTel: 645564Esslemonts Menswear 20 Thistle Street, AberdeenAB10 1XD Tel: 630606Exquisite Design 49 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UBTel: 636985Fenner And Coburn 31 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UY Tel: 632445Frasers 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: 318511Image 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 3NQJamieson & Carry 142 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1GF Tel: 641219

Kafka 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: 580507Nova 18-24 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SP Tel: 641270Ortak Jewellery Bon Accord Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB25 1HZ Tel: 621889Papillion 373 North Deeside Road, Cults, AberdeenAB15 9SX Tel: 868808Parade 30 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 625196Parade 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 765997Peltonieme 8 Chattan Place, Aberdeen, AB10 6RDTel: 211851Perfect 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 Trilight 227 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen, AB25 2XSTel: 0845 4608494Vanity 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 6DBTel: 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 424The Craibstone Suites 15 Bon Accord Square,Aberdeen AB11 6DJ Tel: 857950Dreamhouse 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

01: Peter Mahon (General Manager, Operations),

Athol Strachan (Managing Director) 02: David Hulton,

Jo Edwards 03: Sally Hayles, Matthew Finnie,

Pat Massie, Samantha McLeod, Stuart McLeod

04: Scott Cruikshank, Anita Barran 05: Linda Renton,

Marjorie Chamberlain 06: Lesley-Anne Cairns,

Julie Clark-Spence 07: Jim & Russell Maitland

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The PANAMERA Launch

Porsche’s eagerly awaited new four-door

Grand Tourer; the Panamera, was launched

at Town & County’s Porsche Centre where

record numbers of Porsche enthusiasts

attended the evening event. Athol Strachan,

Managing Director, said ‘We are very pleased

with tonight’s launch and are delighted to

report the new vehicles have already sold out

for the rest of the year!”

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EAT ON THE GREENSTRAWBERRY TEASixty well dressed ladies attended a Strawberry Tea at Eat on theGreen restaurant, in aid of Breast Cancer Care Scotland. Chef andproprietor Craig Wilson, invited customers to enjoy a sumptuousafternoon tea with champagne and thanks to generosity raisedover £3000. Craig created a Strawberry & Chocolate Indulgencedessert and demonstrated the recipe with the help of the FirstMinister, the Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSP. Craig has now raisedover £35,000 for Breast Cancer Care.

DONNA CHRISTIE, JACKIE DEY,

NINA MACKIE & DAWN GILLAN

LYNDSAY STENHOUSE & ALEX SALMOND

WITH CRAIG WILSON & HIS CHILDREN

APRIL RITCHIE & BONITA WILL

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WINNER - BEST HAT COMPETITION

MOIRA GRIGOR & LAURA MILNE

LAURA BOWIE, JACKIE ALLEN &

CLAIRE HARDIE

MARLENE RALLEY &JUNE MOUNTAIN

ETHEL WILL, HEATHER WALKER, ANGELA

MASSIE, CAROL MATHERS & PAMELA MASSIE

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PARADE STORE LAUNCHParade recently celebrated the launch of their fourth store at 30 Thistle Street, Aberdeenby hosting a 'Naked Butler Champagne Evening'. Guests were able to preview some ofthe new autumn collections from brands including Avoca, InWear, Part Two, Noli andPink Label.

01: Laura Meldrum, Lisa Watts, Sarah Milroy 02: Lucy Wild, Shona Duthie, Lesley Davidson03: Jenny Watson, Darryn Thomson, Barbra Jones, Fiona Ramsay 04: Angela Clark, Elaine Pope 05:Naomi Barnett, Rebecca Brooks, Angela McCardle 06:Margaret Forrest, Stephanie Forrest,Arlene Ogston 07:Donna Stewart, Lorraine Stewart-Mo, Gail Reaper, Karen Hudson 08: Lesley & Suzanne McKechnie

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Fenner and Coburn held a fashion showto launch their new collections of Masai,Yay Ya , MinaUK and Culture clothing aswell as Irregular Choice, Fly and LuluGuinness collections for Autumn/Winter 09. The show centred on owner,Kirsty Laird, chatting about how theclothes can be put together in differntways with focus on how they can bestyled differently depending on ageand preference.

Fenner & Coburn

LESLEY MILNE, HEATHER NICHOLL JOCELYNN HARLEY, JENNIFER CRAW, INDIA GILL

KIRSTIE & SOMHAIRLE LAIRD ANNE & ANNA GUTHRIE

ANNE RATTRAY, JENNY ROBB CAROLYN DIACK, LESLEY GOOD GRACE KINSELLA, CLARE SMITH

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Reading between the lines with...

Stuart MacBrideAnyone who has ever seen Stuart MacBridespeak will be familiar with his wicked, selfdeprecating sense of humour. Trend askedthe bestselling author for an insight into hisearly years...

I was born in Dumbarton, but ran away tojoin the circus when I was nine years old,where I specialised in wrestling bears formoney, (going on to represent Great Britainat the Atlanta Olympics). In 1975 I won theNobel Prize for Peace for my revolutionarywork on Irn-Bru, before creating the world’sbiggest ball of bellybutton lint. In 1989 Ijoined the secret intelligence service, butwas later invalided out due to a back injurysustained while performing a reverse-overhead-pile driver on a grizzly bear. Now

confined to my pyjamas, I while away mytime writing crime novels set in Aberdeenand lying to journalists.

From whom or where did you drawthe inspiration for the character DS Logan McRae?Nowhere and everywhere – he’scompletely made up. I wanted him to be aneveryday kind of bloke, instead of the bigalcoholic hero-types that litter crime fiction.

If you were to be offered the chanceto become a fictional character for 48 hours, who would you be?Definitely Superman, then I could do all thatcool mucking about with time by makingthe world turn backwards, make diamonds

with my eyeballs, and seeing through stuff.The only trouble would be having to wearyour underpants on the wrong side of yourtrousers.

Which book would you choose asyour desert island read?It would have to be Hard Frost by R.D.Wingfield – DI Jack Frost is the kind ofcharacter I can go back to again, and again,and again.

What's been the highlight of yourliterary career?Getting flown out to New Zealand andAustralia earlier this year, where I got todrink lots of the local wine and eat lots ofthe local wildlife.

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