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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2010

3rd ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

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Shining SpiritFashion goes metallic

DanceLive Festival Kicks OffJoin the Jeté set

Metal GuruAlan Baillie silversmith extraordinaire

Best Possible TastePeter Mitchell Meets Patrice and John McRuvie

Win . . .A Bespoke HandbagDinner at GiraffeWatches from FinniesA whole new outfit from PapillonMakeover from Hatstand NellyA Stay at Inver LodgeDesigner Sunglasses£100 to spend at John LewisA Chance to Mess Around on a Boat

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Contents

FASHION 08 Style File10 Win Polaroid Sunglasses12 Bag a bespoke handbag18 Shining Spirits - fashion's new metallics distilled40 Tempus fugit – win a watch from Finnies41 Win £100 to spend on fashion at John Lewis58 Win a whole new outfit from Papillon

HEALTH AND BEAUTY 61 Win a makeover for you and three friends from Hatstand Nelly

FOOD & DRINK32 Meet the chef behind Cocoa34 Food review – The Boars Head35 Food review – Jaffs36 Win dinner at Giraffe67 Join us at Trend Temptations, the tastiest event of the year

FEATURES15 Building a business – meet Jane Bruce71 Aberdeen’s hidden treasures – Cruickshank Botanical Gardens is blooming great86 Peter Mitchell meets Patrice and John McRuvie

ART AND CULTURE59 Strictly DanceLive60 Metal Guru – Alan Baillie76 What’s On79 Right hand Left

TRAVEL64 Win a trip with Caley Cruisers70 Spend the night at a luxurious highland hideaway, Inver Lodge

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Editor’s welcome

I have to say I’m particularly excited about this issue, not only because it’s my first as editor, but also because it’s packed with great features, covetable fashion, yummy restaurants and tons of fantastic

competitions.

Some of the many joys of working

for Trend

are that we get to try so many new things and meet so many interesting people, from designers to chefs, from business leaders to artists and musicians.

We are constantly searching out the best that Aberdeen and the North-east has to offer – from the best restaurants, to stylish clothes, from local businesses to emerging bands and the social scene.

There’s always so much going on in the city and shire that sometimes we just don’t realise what a vibrant region this is. At Trend, we’re dedicated to making the

most of life in the North-east so that you can make the most of yours, too.

Best wishesAlison

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Cover Model: Laura WallacePhotography: Laura ThomsonCover look & Hair: Fiona Smith and Leah DargieStylists: Charlotte Stroud and Alison Keith

Laura’s cover look was created with Chanel Lift Lumiere foundation, with Lift Lumiere concealer around the eye area.

Liquid eyeshadow Ombre D’eau, Delta was used underneath a combination of powder eyeshadows, Les 4 Ombres in Nymphea and Ombre Essentiel in Gold. With gold-green pencil Kakhi Dore to out line the eyes and Inimitable Intense mascara to lengthen the lashes. The lips were gilded with a soft gloss, Beige Guitar and the cheeks sculpted with Jous Contraste Fandango.

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OTHER CONTRIBUTERS IN THIS ISSUENewsline Scotland, David Nicholson, Alison Daniels, Alison Shaw, Elly Rothnie, Peter Mitchell, Stylists Alison Keith and Charlotte Stroud, Carol Brown - www.wineuncorkededucation.co.uk

Contributors

Laura ThomsonLaura Thomson did her professional training firstly in Edinburgh and completed it in Glasgow, where she is now based as a freelance photographer building her strong client base for local and national businesses. She is recognised and respected for her fashion and commercial work through out the UK, and is known for her fresh and original style.

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Hannah Kirkbride, 18, Student

High street or High end?High street because I work in Topshop and it's cheaper.

Shorts: TopshopShirt: TopshopCardigan: TopshopScarf: ZaraShoes: OfficeBag: Vintage

Jon Lurie, 22, Leisure Attendant

Worst gift ever received?An electric shaver.

Tshirt: Topman (Malta)Shorts: Topman (Malta)Hat: AllsaintsWatch: Next

Yasmin Livingston, 16, College Student

Do you prefer heels or flats?Boots because they look cool.

Trousers: TopshopTahsir: TopshopShoes: TopshopBag: Miss Selfridge

Craig Mitchell, 26, Hairdresser

What can you not live without?My beanie hats.

Tshirt: H&MHat: All SaintsJeans: All SaintsBag: NextSunglasses: H&M

> WORDS BY CHARLOTTE STROUD

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Having started a one-man business out of the back of an old butcher’s van, John G. Baird never had any intention of his daughter following in his footsteps.

She would go to university, carve a career as a well-educated young woman and become a teacher.

But now, almost half a century after he set up, daughter Jane Bruce is running the North-east building contractors, after refusing to make a drama out of a crisis.

And she is steering the expanding enterprise from strength to strength, diversifying and doubling its turnover.

Jane, 41, left teaching and took over the family business in 2004 after her dad became seriously ill. He died the following year, safe in the knowledge the respected family firm, John G Baird, was in the capable hands of his daughter and her co-directors, his wife Elsa and son Jon.

But Jane is the linchpin, in charge of operations out of its Aberdeen and Peterhead offices where they specialise in property maintenance for the private and public sector, providing a range of services from roofing and joinery to painting and building work.

Their clients include: Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Councils, Grampian Police, F.G. Burnett, Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen Music Hall, and numerous private clients spread across the North East of Scotland.

“Working in this industry is extremely satisfying,” says Jane “and when people recommend you, you know it’s on merit. Although my dad didn’t want me to get involved when I was young, I did because he needed me to be there. If he could only see me now...”

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Racing Driver Launches Luxury Limousine Business

No matter how cool your credentials as a champion racing driver, there are only so many motors you can enjoy at one time.

And when you’ve got a glamorous classic car for virtually every week of the year, it seems a little selfish not to share them with the wider world.

At least that’s the philosophy behind Nathan Kinch’s new venture, providing a bespoke chauffeur service in a fleet of prestige vehicles, from the elegant luxury of the Rolls Royce Phantom to the sensuous curves of Inspector Morse’s favourite vintage Jaguar or the sleek lines of the iconic Ferrari F40.

Azzure Cars utilises his dad Larry’s spectacular car collection, which also includes an Aston Martin Vanquish and the King of Morocco’s former Bentley Azure Convertible, allowing others to indulge their passion for the marques, if only for a brief adventure.

Aberdeen-based Nathan, 28, a former British GT champion who drove for Ferrari, is one of the chauffeurs – all hand-picked for their expertise, reliability and discretion – who deliver Azzure Cars’ secure, punctual VIP service for corporate and private clients, weddings and any other special or sporting event when making an impression and arriving in style is of the utmost importance.

They also collect from any Scottish airport or station and can organise fine dining experiences or advice on Scotland’s best hotels and attractions, all with the hallmark of understated elegance.

“It’s fantastic to make a career out of your passion,” says Nathan, “and a real joy to share these beautiful cars.”

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Bentley’s of Banchory

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The shop itself is far bigger than most boutiques, with a much more open, brighter feel allowing stock to be displayed to its best advantage, letting customers peruse all ranges at their leisure. Bentley’s is a style Mecca attracting customers from far and wide with thousands of loyal customers returning frequently for day wear and special occasion outfits.

This year has seen many new labels added to Bentley’s portfolio but they have not dropped the popular ranges that have kept their loyal customers returning frequently. “The additional space has allowed us to introduce labels that we had toyed with but could not integrate until we could give them the room they deserved,” explained Bentley’s Irene Mackie. “The new labels introduced this year mean we have seen a whole lot of new customers visit our shop, many who have been added to our mailing list and are

kept updated with deliveries of their preferred styles. We pride ourselves on personal service and we source the best clothes from Europe, North America and beyond for our customers.”

Not content with sourcing some of the most stylish outfits in Scotland and so many different labels that it’s almost impossible to list, Bentley’s are already working on opening up an entire new floor which will showcase special occasion outfits and accessories in three dedicated rooms. The first will offer the mother of the bride or groom the most flattering selection of wedding outfits while the second one will be filled with a marvellous selection of hats, shoes and bags to provide the perfect finishing touch. The third room will have the best range of prom dresses and ball gowns in the region.

Typically, Bentley’s of Banchory have thought of everything... “We try not to forget the men who may have to sit and wait patiently for some time, so we have created a peaceful area for them to sit and read or have a coffee to pass the time,” laughs Irene.

A visit to Bentley’s is a definite must-do, or you could join them for a charity fashion show and lunch at the Marcliffe Hotel, on the 27th October, tickets cost £35 and the proceeds will go to CLAN.

Bentley’s of Banchory32-36 High StreetBanchory AB31 5SRT: 01330 825655

Bentleys of Banchory has long been a favourite destination for Trend readers in need of a special occasion outfit be it for the mother of the bride, bridegroom and guests, or perhaps ball gowns, eveningwear and cruise wear. But, since a major refurbishment earlier this year, Bentley’s has become an essential fixture on the stylish woman in search of unusual daywear and high fashion pieces for women of all ages.

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Now they’ve found it – by creating their own exquisite dining experience.

They’re taking culinary art in Aberdeen to a new high, literally, with a sumptuous tasting menu served in the elegant little Gallery Restaurant above Fusion Bar Bistro in North Silver Street.

With just 20 covers, plus a small private dining room, and an 8pm sitting, it’s an intimate introduction to a tantalising array of chefs’ skills – honed in restaurants of Ramsay, Rhodes and Kitchin.

And though the tobacco foam, basil tuille, strawberry soup and occasional “molecular” approach may sound mildly high-brow, a stiff white tablecloth is about as stuffy as it gets here where head chef David and his colleagues are pioneering accessible fine dining without any hint of intimidating atmosphere.Based on classic French techniques and using seasonal, top quality local and Scottish ingredients, the team democratically designs each new monthly menu, giving rein to their imaginations and often spinning retro favourites with a modern twist – Baked Alaska with crackling crystals.

And, as autumn descends, the dishes become richer with venison, partridge, apples and root vegetables taking over from the crisp summer menu.

“There’s a gap in the market for real fine dining,” says David who oversees The Gallery and senior and junior sous chefs, Daniel Corbett, 24, and Paul Lobban, 22, “but we all want it to be accessible and our staff are incredibly knowledgeable so customers shouldn’t feel intimidated by the menu. “We’re trying something adventurous and quite creative. It’s exciting and so far the feedback has been exceptional.”

With a pedigree positively glittering with a galaxy of Michelin stars it’s only natural that David Malcolm and his team should seek a showcase for their talents.

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Cocoa, a newly opened stylish bistro, bar and coffee house in Aberdeen’s trendy Merchant Quarter. Michael has ten years' experience and prior to leading the kitchen at Cocoa, he was mentored and trained by Craig Wilson, chef and owner of Eat on the Green.

Tell us a bit about how you got started as a chef and how you came to be in your present role?I started out aged 14 working as a kitchen porter at Meldrum House and a year later I was promoted to a commis chef, which gave me a real taste of what life would be like as a chef. Whilst at college I continued to work my way up through the ranks at the Udny Arms Hotel and after three years I left to join Eat on the Green, before taking the reins as head chef of Cocoa earlier this year.

What’s the best thing about your job? And the worst?I love the creativity - trying new and different combinations and turning simple ingredients into a delicious dish; the only downside is the working hours can be unsociable, but the positive aspects of the job certainly outweigh the negatives.

What’s your signature dish? It would have to be slow cooked pork belly or confit of duck - braised, slow cooked meat has really made a comeback recently and I love this style of cooking, as the meat is exceptionally tender and oozes flavour.

Michael ThackwrayHead chef at Cocoa

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How do you relax when you’re out of the kitchen?I’m a big film and music fan and enjoy going to the movies with friends, listening to music and playing my guitar – it’s definitely the best way to switch off after a busy day in the kitchen.

If you could invite anyone in the world, from any time, real or fictional, who would you invite to dinner?Jamie Oliver – he has achieved so much at such a young age and his approach to cooking is exciting and dynamic, so as a fellow chef, it would be fantastic to meet him.

What three ingredients would you take to a desert island?Chocolate, cheese and steak – these are certainly staple ingredients that I couldn’t live without.

Which chef do you most admire and why?It has to be Marco Pierre White: he is an amazing and exceptionally talented chef and certainly an inspiration!

Cocoa Crème Brulee

1 pint of double cream6 egg yolks100g caster sugar1 vanilla pod1 shot of espresso / 1 tsp coffee granules

Put cream, split vanilla pod and coffee into a pan and bring to the boil, set aside.

Put egg yolks and sugar into a bowl and whisk until the egg yolks become lighter and the mix thickens.

Pass the cream into the egg mix and whisk. Add mix into your ramekins, place in a bain marie and cook at 150 degrees Celsius for 30-35 minutes.

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Crème brulee is definitely a dinner party winner and my Cocoa twist is a must for any chocolate lover:

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> LUNCH REVIEW BY CAROL BROWN DINNER REVIEW BY LEIGH MATHIESONRestaurant REVIEWS

I’m sure that you will have passed Jaffs Bar and Restaurant, situated about 5 minutes’ drive from Westhill, in the village of Dunecht. We were given a warm welcome, and the friendly hospitality continued throughout our leisurely lunch.

The interior is stylish and comfortable; a mix of wooden floors and leather chairs.

The selection of starters included Cullen Skink and bruschetta, but I went for bread-crumbed mushrooms stuffed with brie and sun-dried tomatoes with a garlic and chive mayo - a flavourful take on a classic.

My friend’s chicken liver and brandy pate

was deliciously smooth, topped with a cranberry and red onion chutney and served with crumbly oatcakes.

The main courses include favourites such as deep fried haddock (in 3 sizes and available with gluten free batter if required), gourmet burgers and fish cakes. I went for the special of the day. A potato topped creamy fish pie packed with skate, haddock and salmon. It was comfort food at its best, especially given the torrential rain falling outside. My friend (I suspect with an eye on the dessert menu) went for a starter size Thai Beef salad with crispy noodles. The marinated steak was tender, sticky and glossy and complemented by a sweet chilli sauce.

Being lunch time, pudding was a shared affair and, whilst tempted by the sticky toffee pud, lemon tart, white chocolate and Baileys cheesecake and rice pudding, we settled on a gluten-free orange and almond syrup cake - spongy and tangy, it was an enjoyable finale alongside a couple of coffees.

If you like home cooked, locally sourced food served with a smile (and reasonably priced too), then don’t just wait until you are out that way - make a point of visiting Jaffs!

Jaffs Bar & RestaurantDunecht, WesthillAberdeenshire AB32 7AWT: 01330 860808 www.jaffsbarandrestaurant.co.uk

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Boars Head Inn

With a distinct autumnal chill in the air BBQ’s and dining alfresco are out of the question. However, it does bring with it the chance to go indoors and warm up with some delicious comfort food. Where better to sample some than at The Boars Head Restaurant and Pub, tucked away in the hamlet of Kinmuck.

As you walk in to the restaurant you realise that it is everything you want a country restaurant to be, with its rustic wooden tables, exposed brick wall and cosy fireplace filled with flickering candles. Co-owner Jaclyn was there to greet us with a friendly smile and sat us down with some warm, freshly baked bread while she got us some drinks and we browsed the menu. For starters, Mum and I decided to share

the homemade pate; served with toast and a tangy homemade plum chutney that complimented the smooth, rich flavour of the pate.

For mains, I chose the pan-fried sea bass which arrived towered high on a bed of fresh stir-fried vegetable and crispy sauté potatoes with a flavourful garlic sauce. Mum picked the Mediterranean chicken - a generous portion of tender chicken in a sweet tomato and pepper sauce, served alongside a light and fluffy couscous and fresh honey roast vegetables.

The dessert menu offers a delicious choice of baked goods all handmade by Jaclyn. Since we could not possibly decide on just one, Jaclyn offered us a sample plate of all

desserts for us to share. In a moment of sheer indulgence we sank our spoons in to a selection of sticky toffee pudding and ice cream, apple pie, banana cake and devil’s food cake. Although we enjoyed every last bite of each, we both agreed that our favourites were the moist banana cake and the light and chocolatey devi’ls food cake.

Jaclyn and her team are always adding tasty new dishes to the menu, giving you even more reason to go back for more.

The Boars Head Inn Kinmuck , Inverurie AB51 0LYT: 01224 791235

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Taking a culinary tour across the globe, Giraffe’s reasonably priced menu reads like a guide to the world’s favourite foods. Giraffe offers everything from award-winning breakfasts, all day brunch, stacked high gourmet burgers, superfood healthy salads, handmade pies, amazing desserts, fair trade coffee, freshly made smoothies, cocktails, beers and carefully selected wines sourced from around the world.

Favourite dishes include Duck Fajita Burrito – shredded marinated duck and green herby rice with rainbow peppers, mushrooms and onions in fajita spices, wrapped in a soft tortilla with adobe sauce and melted cheese, topped with crunchy salad salsa with pink pickled onions; Sushi Rice Salad With Smoked Salmon – oak smoked salmon, brown sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, radish, baby spinach, green onion, toasted sesame seeds on crispy nori with a wasabi and soy dressing; and 100% Beef Burger served with skin on fries.

Just like the menu, the wine list is international with every bottle available by the glass. Cocktails make their mark with a combination of classics such as a retro Piña Colada and more contemporary innovations including Vanilla Breeze – vanilla vodka, Bombay Sapphire gin, passion fruit and pineapple.

With an all day menu waiting for you whenever hunger strikes, Giraffe is a home away from home, wherever you’re

from. Enter now for your chance to win one of 10 three-course meals for two with a bottle of wine to share, soft drinks and coffee or tea.

Have a wild day out – at Giraffe in Aberdeen.To enter simply send your answer to the following question with GIRAFFE in the subject box (include your name, address, contact number and where you picked up your copy of Trend) to: [email protected] state if you do not wish Giraffe to contact you with news or offers. Giraffe will not pass on your details to a third party.

What ingredients can you find in a Vanilla Breeze?

Giraffe, Unit FS3BUnion Square, Guild StreetAberdeen AB11 5RGT: 01224 581300www.giraffe.net www.twitter.com/giraffetweet

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This editions cocktail was invented by one of Dusk’s own mixologists, Robert Patience. The “Basilisk” is a fresh, clean cocktail ideal for an aperitif, awakening the palate prior to having a heavy meal which we will all be indulging in over the coming festive season.

Basilisk37.5ml Finlandia Grapefruit Vodka12.5ml Krupnik Polish Honey Liqueur25ml Lemon Juice10ml Sugar Syrup (3:1 sugar to water)8 Basil Leaves

Shake all the above ingredients with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a basil leaf.

This cocktail is one of sixty three on the new menu in Dusk, ensuring there is an option for every taste. Our new cocktail menu, fantastic range of products and our continued dedication to quality service has seen us reach the final three of both Scottish Spirit Bar of The Year and Scottish Style Bar of The year 2010. The final decision will be announced on Thursday 21st of October.

T: 01224 594430 www.duskbegins.co.ukAs the day ends… Dusk begins. Kris Lovie

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Aberdeen’s favourite boutique hotel has just created five new suites each individually decorated and named after a Bauhaus-era icon. The Gropius and Kandisky rooms are ideal for a lazy weekend and come equipped with a 34in HD flat screen TV, large seating area, 7ft bed, music system, i-Pod docking and a DVD player. There’s even a TV in the sybaritic bathroom which features a waterfall bath, a pair of powerful drench showers and two sinks.

The eames, fitzgerald and bauhaus rooms all offer a similar standard of luxurious excess, so it may be difficult to tear yourself away long enough to experience the hotel’s delightful new restaurant, Grant’s at the Bauhaus. Chef Grant Walker comes by way of Raemoir House and Meldrum House and has created a fabulous yet robust bistro menu what’s sure to become one of the city’s favourite eateries.

52-60 langstane place, [email protected]: 01224 212122 www.thebauhaus.co.uk

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The Courtyard Restaurant1 Alford LaneAberdeenT: 01224 589109www.thecourtyardaberdeen.co.uk

La Stella has quickly become one of Aberdeen’s most sought after restaurants, with Head Chef Chris Tonner being renowned for his delightful menus, using the best seasonal ingredients.

Just eighteen months after opening La Stella, Chris is happy to announce a new addition to his family, with the opening of The Courtyard, La Stella’s new sister restaurant on Alford Lane.

The Courtyard is where Chris’s culinary career started when he was just fifteen, and he’s happy to be back in such a great location. The downstairs room seats fifty in a relaxing atmosphere where chocolate tones are offset with a restful grey-green. Upstairs, there’s a private dining room that can take up to thirty five guests.

The menu has been composed with a lot of care and it’s readily apparent that the team lavish attention of every aspect of the dining experience, from the extensive wine list to beers chosen from as far away as the US and as close as Peterhead, to the amuse-bouche that the kitchen send to start dinner.

The restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner with an autumn menu that features a daily market selection of fish dishes, as well as Chris’s favourites from La Stella and his latest recipes, such as a cep risotto that comes with a black olive croque monsieur, shallot reduction and roasted sweet potato, or a well hung Scottish fillet steak with heritage potato chips and roast autumn veg. Desserts are lovingly handcrafted in house and may make you want to take the pastry chef home.

It’s obvious that the news about the Courtyard is spreading fast, going by the number of reservations being made during Trend’s visit. Book as soon as you can, because La Stella’s little sister is set to be a star in her own right.

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That sounds like our Trend readers too! So to help you to celebrate our 3rd birthday Finnies the Jeweller have kindly offered six of these exciting and distinctive watches for you to win on our fabulous ‘Juicy Couture from Finnies’ birthday competition.

To win one of these ‘must have’ time pieces complete the following phrase in less than 12 words.

“I’d like to win a Juicy couture watch from Finnies because…”

Make it catchy, make it funny, make it ‘Trendy’ and you could be one of our six lucky birthday winners.

Email your entry to [email protected] with ‘Juicy Competition’ in the subject box, along with your name, address, contact telephone number and where you picked up your copy of Trend.

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It’s not often you find yourself wishing you were about a foot shorter, but Hoodles Play Barn in Oldmeldrum looks like such fun, you’ll probably be keen on having a go on the slides or the trikes in the courtyard yourself. There are lots of things for kids to play with in safe and hygienic environment. Babies and toddlers even have their own scaled down play area.

The soft play facility has fast become a hugely popular venue for birthday parties. Little ones will have a whale of a time in the barn before moving to the party room for a sumptuous birthday feast. The centre can arrange essential extras like helium balloons and custom cakes such as a giant donut or cupcake, baked fresh in the Hoodles kitchen. Buddy the Bear may put in a special appearance too.

Older kids can opt to dress up and boogie down at a Hoodles Xerdance Party in the gym. Of course, grownups are catered for too. The coffee shop offers a tasty array of sandwiches, paninis, baked potatoes and home baking, including the wonderful Hoodles cupcakes. You can watch the children play from the civilised vantage point of the terrace while relaxing over a coffee and even take some cakes home.

The outdoor paddock is the venue for trampolines, go-karts and the Jelly Belly - a giant inflatable cushion and there are even more outdoor activities planned for next spring.

But you don’t have to wait for spring to get the best from Hoodles Play Barn. Don’t tell the kids, but Santa will be in his grotto this December and you can even make a family trip to pick up a Christmas tree.

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A real gemLapis Gold, the high-end jewellers from Inverness, has opened their first shop in Aberdeen, and what a little gem it is! The Union Square store is tucked away down the thorough-fare to the bus station, but it's certainly worth a visit.

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The atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried and the showcases are a joy to browse, with a truly impressive selection of really well made pieces ranging from around £30 for stud earrings to £10,000 for something much more elaborate.

If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, or you’re buying for that special someone, the staff are always happy to help you find that special gift or signature piece for your collection. Best of all, the majority of the pieces are one-offs made by skilled jewellers in Italy and Turkey, so not only are you getting great design, outstanding craftsmanship and quality materials, but you’re also buying bespoke yet getting good value.

Romantics will appreciate the huge range of wedding and engagement rings on

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With both contemporary and traditional styles in 14 and 18 carat gold, as well as a good range of silver, platinum and steel, including a great selection of Chamilla beads, there’s something for even the most difficult to please. Lapis stocks jewellery for women, men and children and offers a repair and remodelling service, too. Lapis Gold is the place to go for exquisite pieces that you’ll treasure forever.


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restaurant’s ‘Love nest’ complete with your own mixology champagne box, cocktail mixers and chocolates.

The Sopranos ‘Fan Club*’ has just launched its Autumn website with a host of ‘too good to be true’ offers for locals. They include a Free Cineworld cinema ticket for everyone taking lunch or dinner on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and weekend hotel rooms from £10.00 for Bistro diners.

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Russell Gibson Financial Management has moved to new premises on Albert Street in order to meet the growing demand for their services. The new offices are almost three times as large as the company’s previous location on Chattan Place, with the added bonus of dedicated car parking for clients.

Alan Ball, one of the founders of Russell Gibson, explains “The new offices offer us a chance to put down a permanent foundation for longer term growth. In many ways, it’s similar to the bespoke approach we offer our clients – like us, they’re looking for a good return, a secure future, a safe haven and appreciating assets, but tailored to meet the needs of each individual person.”

For people with such a keen awareness of the value of money, it’s unsurprising that the team donned their coveralls and got to grips with doing their own decorating. “Many of

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When the nights draw in and the temperature plummets, you need comfort food in a cosy setting. The Boars Head in Kinmuck is perfect for autumn dining with hearty evening meals. The pub and restaurant also offers a great selection of scrumptious home baking and divine desserts. Whether it’s for a drink and a chat or a special occasion, the Boars Head offers a country welcome and great food that’ll make it a firm favourite with the whole family.

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Papillon373 North Deeside Road, CultsAberdeen AB15 9SXT: 01224 868808E: [email protected]

To win this fantastic prize just answer the following question and send your answer along with Papillon in the subject box (include your name address contact number and where you picked up your copy of Trend ) to: [email protected] before November 19th, 2010. Question: which country is Joseph Ribkoff from?

Papillon Boutique In Cults Is OneTo celebrate their 1st birthday Papillon is giving away a fabulous outfit from Joseph Ribkoff.

The lucky winner will be able to come into the store and choose the outfit that they want.*

Please state at time of entering if you do not want Papillon to contact you with news or offers, Papillon will not pass on your details to a third party. * Terms and Conditions Apply

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This Autumn sees a rather special line-up of events in Aberdeen as the DanceLive Festival celebrates its 5th anniversary.

Hosted by CityMoves - the North-east's main dance agency - Dance Live welcomes world class talent to the City and Shire for a packed six week programme of high-quality events.

For its fifth birthday the festival is putting its best foot forward with its biggest programme to date and organisers are sure that enthusiasts and members of the public alike will find something in the programme to excite and inspire.

Last year over 3000 people came along to Dancelive events and numbers are set to

grow in 2010 with advance bookings already outselling previous years.

Kicking off with the Scottish Ballet, the festival programme takes audiences on a journey through some of the best of contemporary dance. Highlights include the world premiere of a new piece by international choreographer Ian Spink whilst local talent also gets a chance to shine as Wayward Theatre presents a new production of classic dance musical 'Footloose' at Aberdeen Arts Centre.

Little people can take part in interactive 'Starcatchers' workshops and for those grown-ups that fancy putting on their dancing shoes there is the opportunity to join 'Thrill the World' - an attempt to create the biggest ever simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson's “Thriller" routine as part of a global record breaking attempt. There will also be a day of

free dance events across the City as part of a nationwide celebration of the Commonwealth Games handover.

Jennifer Philips, Manager of CityMoves and Festival producers describes this year’s programme as: “surprising, challenging, compelling and delightful" and adds “With DanceLive we set out to showcase contemporary dance talent and prove that dance is exciting, accessible and alive, and this year’s programme certainly does that! We hope that people across the city will come along and be inspired!

Dance Live 2010 runs from 28th September to mid November.

For more details visit: www.dancelive.org.uk/

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Silversmith Alan Baillie makes some of the most covetable jewellery and domestic silverware in Scotland, taking his inspirations from the rugged natural landscapes of Morayshire.

Alan found himself drawn to metal during his time at art school, so it seemed a natural choice to take up a position at top Edinburgh silversmiths, Hamilton & Inches, before setting up his own workshop near Inverness fourteen years ago.

“I have very eclectic interests in all things Scottish,” Alan explains. “The strata of pebbles and the flowing surface of rivers find their way into my work and I use local natural materials like agates, cairngorms and bog oak. I chase the natural contours into the surface of a piece

using small flat bladed steel punches, stopping to anneal the metal and working from both the front and the back until I have raised flowing liquid lines from the metal.”

“A lot of time, work and skill goes into each piece. I think so many of us have lost the experience of making things, and the satisfaction that comes from making something uniquely individual, so I’m passing on my skills by running classes at the

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Moray Arts Centre in Findhorn. It’s important to preserve these techniques.”

Alan makes a wide range of silverware including candlesticks and bowls. He also produces exquisite sgian dubhs and kilt pins for men and a range of cuffs, earrings and rings for women as well as undertaking specially commissioned work.

Alan’s work is available at the Milton Gallery near Crathes and Gaelo in Alford. Prices start from £30 for a pair of earrings to replica golf clubs at £10,000. Alan will also be exhibiting at the Haddo House Christmas Fair on November 6th-7th.

T: 01463 [email protected]/alanbaillie

Are you, or do you know, a winter 2010 graduate? If so, here’s their chance to win a hair and makeup makeover from Hatstand Nelly!

Leading independent hairdressers Hatstand Nelly has teamed up with TREND to make your winter graduation extra special by ensuring you are picture ready and looking fabulous for graduation or post-graduation celebrations.

Not only that, but the winner gets to pick three lucky friends to share this pampering prize and help you enjoy your big day in style! The prize includes blow-dry’s/up-do’s and makeup for the four lucky friends.

On the corner of Holburn Street and Nellfield Place, the team at Hatstand Nelly have been winners and finalists in many industry and business awards, most recently the salon won the Hair Designer Crown at TREND’s Life with Style Awards 2010.

To enter, answer the following question by October 18th, email your answer with 'Hatstand Nelly' in the subject box (include your name, address, contact number, where you picked up your copy of Trend and university) to: [email protected] See our website for full terms and conditions.

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Ambiance Interior Design, situated in the west end of Aberdeen, is the longest established interior design business in the area. The company, headed by respected interior designer, Karen McKimmie and supported by David Mackie, encompasses a broad spectrum of projects from high-end residential to select commercial work.

To add to Karen’s achievements, she has recently been accepted as a member of the prestigious BIID (British Institute of Interior Design), an exclusive body of designers who demonstrate a high level of creative and design ability and exhibit exacting standards for professional practice. There are only 15 members in Scotland, and Karen is the only one in Aberdeen.

One of Ambiance’s recent high profile projects is The Chester Residence in the west end of Edinburgh. Spanning over 3 Georgian Townhouses , they created 15 luxury serviced apartments which have been given the accolade of ‘Best 5 Star Award’ at the Scottish Hotel Awards this year, and are now recognised as one of the most prestigious and popular places to stay in Edinburgh.

The project reflects the versatility of their design skills and demonstrates their talent by fusing sleek, sexy, neutral decor with the elegance of the Georgian architecture, creating a classic contemporary look which is synonymous with the design style of Karen and Ambiance.

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A floating getaway with Caley Cruisers really is ‘the fastest way to slow down’ and holidays on board one of their specially designed motor cruisers offer a fantastically relaxing and flexible way to explore the heart of the Highlands.

Head out across the legendary Loch Ness cruising the Great Glen and the historic Caledonian Canal as far as Fort William and the stunning skylines of Ben Nevis and the Nevis range.

With a great selection of comfortable top quality cruisers catering for couples, groups or families, a Caley Cruisers break allows guests to tailor the trip to their tastes, creating an unbeatable on board experience for everyone.

For romantic getaways, couples can opt for the newly launched romantic Isle of Skye class boat - built just for two. Families and friends can choose from a number of multi-berth boats - some of which can cater for groups of up to ten - that make excellent bases for exploring the area while enjoying a group getaway or shared celebration.

Relax on Loch Ness and indulge in some Nessie spotting in the shadow of the imposing Urquhart Castle or cruise the Caledonian Canal taking advantage of all the exciting opportunities along the way, including activities such as hiking, horse riding, kayaking and canyoning to name but a few.

For further information or to make a booking call them on 01463 236328 or check out www.caleycruisers.com.

To win a 3 night weekend or 4 night midweek break on a Caley Cruisers multi berth boat sleeping a maximum of six people, send your answer to the following question with CALEY CRUISERS in the subject box (include your name, address, contact number and where you picked up your copy of Trend) to: [email protected].

Which famous canal can you cruise with Caley Cruisers? TERMS & CONDITIONS: The prize is valid between April and October 2011, excluding July and August, and is subject to availability. The prize includes a celebratory bottle of champagne. Please state if you do not wish Caley Cruisers to contact you with news or offers. Caley Cruisers will not pass on your details to a third party.

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Hallowe’en normally brings ghosties and ghoulies and all sorts of frights, but this year it’ll be all about great tasting food and how to hold a dinner party without the horrors.

Trend is hosting the first ever Trend Temptations event at the Marcliffe at Pitfodels on Sunday 31st October from 11am to 4pm. From small artisan makers to companies with a heritage spanning decades, you can graze your way round some of the North-east’s best tasting produce you may never want to go near a supermarket again!

But that’s not tasty enough for Trend. Upstairs, starting at 12.30pm, top-ranked Chefs Alan Gibb from the legendary Gleneagles Hotel and Mike Stoddart from Aberdeen’s own 5 star Marcliffe will be showing you how to put together the ultimate stress free dinner party menu from simple, but

spectacular canapés, to delicious starters, satisfying main courses and desserts to die for. Our resident wine expert, Master of Wine Carol Brown, will be guiding you to choose wines which work with each course and sharing the secrets of choosing a good bottle. It’s not just about the one with the prettiest label!

Tickets for the exhibition are £15 per person and will include a glass of fizz and a cup cake. To attend the Ultimate Stress Free Dinner Party demonstration an additional £5 will be charged. Numbers will be limited, so it’s advisable to book early. It’s the ideal way to spend a Sunday.

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I picked up my copy of trend magazine at the Hilton Doubletree hotel on arrival and just want to say what a fabulous resource it is for guests coming from out of town. It enabled me to plan the whole of my short break in Aberdeen, making the most of every minute both sight seeing, shoping and eating! It has whetted my appetite for a return visit to fit in many of the things mentioned in your magazine which I did not have time for last week.

My only disappointment is that the dates for all your competions had past, so I will not be able to enter them to win further enticements to return to your beautiful and historic city! I also realise that you requested letters before mid July, but although my visit was after that date, still I wanted to give you positive feedback for your excellent publication. With many thanks.

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I know you get a lot of letters telling you how much people enjoy the magazine and I have to agree that Trend really is a wonderful magazine. I’ve been to so many new places to shop and eat as a result of articles I’ve read, that I’d never have discovered otherwise.

I recently had a friend from Houston came to stay on holiday and I was able to take her to some really interesting places thanks to you. A couple of years ago, I would have thought that there was nowhere to go and she’d have had a pretty boring time of it. Instead, she went away with the impression that Aberdeen is a fabulous place to live. The only thing that didn’t come up to scratch was the weather, but I suppose you can’t be blamed for that.

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The newly refurbished Inver Lodge Hotel and Chez Roux restaurant is the UK’s most remote celebrity eatery. Set in unspoilt wilderness in Lochinver in north-west Scotland, the hotel has access to some of the finest river and loch fishing, walks and world class cuisine. The twenty one bedrooms

look out over the loch and offer splendid views of the western isles.

Head into Lochinver to do a little shopping then cosy up in front of the blazing log fire in the foyer. Flirt over a game of snooker or head outdoors to view the spectacular scenery and wildlife. Fishing can be arranged locally, but you may need to share your catch with the local seals and sea eagles.

Have a romantic meal in the Albert Roux restaurant, where the legendary chef’s menus make the most of the abundant local game and fish fresh from the clear waters of the sea lochs.

Don’t miss Albert Roux’s signature Caramelised Lemon Tart with Raspberry Sorbet.

To win our Inver Lodge Hotel break just send an e-mail with the answer to the following question:

Which legendary chef is involved with the Inver Lodge Hotel?

Send your answer to: [email protected] Put Inver Lodge in the subject line and include your contact details, phone number and where you got your issue of Trend.

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Trend has lined up a brilliant overnight stay and dinner for two at a top highland hideaway for this issue’s travel competition.

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Sometimes we’re all so busy living our lives at a hundred miles an hour that we forget to make time to visit the places that make living in Aberdeen such a pleasure.

If you need a change of pace, then relax and smell the roses in Aberdeen’s secret garden. The Cruikshank Botanic Garden is tucked away through a gate on the Chanonry in Old

Aberdeen, and it’s like entering a forgotten oasis. The further you go, the quieter it becomes and you can unwind in a world far from traffic jams and office politics, surrounded by greenery, wildflower meadows and wildlife.

A picnic and a book make for a perfect day.Keen gardeners will find inspiration in the well labelled and thought out plant collections

which include many rarities and specimens that thrive here despite our chilly winters. The gardens host some of the first rhododendrons to come to Scotland, rare examples of the weeping elm, Mediterranean, North American and Asian gardens and an outstanding arboretum. It’s difficult to walk round the spectacular long border without making a mental note of plants worth buying for your own garden.

You don’t need to be a keen gardener to appreciate the shady walks and sunny patio areas. Chill out by the ponds, watch the wildlife and just get away from it all.

Visitors are positively encouraged and the knowledgeable staff and volunteers are generally happy to answer questions. Dogs are welcome too, provided they are kept on a lead. There’s no entry fee and the gates are open between 9am and dusk on Mondays to Fridays till March, and open at weekends too in the lighter months.

For inspiration and relaxation, it’s difficult to think of a better setting.

Plantsman's Paradise

Chill out by the ponds, watch the wildlife and just get away from it all.


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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 5EETel: 213248 Gallery 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, Aberdeen AB10 6DD Tel: 593653Rendezvous Gallery (The) 100 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen AB15 4TL Tel: 323247Touched By Scotland Ryehill, Oyne, Insch AB52 6QS Tel: 01464 851489

BARS AND RESTAURANTSAlbyn Bar and Restaurant (The) 11a Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YE Tel: 211666Atlantis Seafood Restaurant 349 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6NW Tel: 591403The Athenaeum 5-9 Union Street , Aberdeen AB11 5BU Tel: 595585Bhan Thai 21 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TX Tel: 639155Bieldside Pub (The) 37 North Deeside Road, Bieldside,Aberdeen AB15 9DB Tel: 867891Bistro 210 210 Market St, Aberdeen AB11 5PQ Tel: 211857The Boars Head Restaurant and Pub Kinmuck,Aberdeenshire AB51 0LY Tel: 791235Broadstraik Inn (The) Elrick, Westhill, AberdeenshireAB32 6TL Tel: 743217Café Boheme 23 Windmill Brae, Aberdeen AB11 6HUTel: 210677Café Montmartre 58-60 Justic Mill Lane, Aberdeen AB11 6EP Tel: 584599Cape Horn Bar The Mariner Hotel, 349 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6NW Tel: 588901Ciao Napoli 10 Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen AB11 6DN Tel: 213223Cocoa 11 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5YP Tel: 211319Cock & Bull Ellon Road, Balmedie, Aberdeenshire AB23 8XY Tel: 01358 743249Dizzy’s Bar and Diner 70 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UL Tel: 625577Dusk 10 Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DJ Tel: 594430Eat on the Green Udny Green, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 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: 652959Gadies Restaurant Ryehill, Oyne, Insch AB52 6QS Tel: 01464 851489Howies 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: 211414

Mains of Scotstown Inn 1 Jesmond Square East, Aberdeen AB22 8WT Tel: 825222Max's Classic Italian Ashdale Drive, Westhill Aberdeenshire AB32 6LP Tel: 744877Milton 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: 644166 Musa 33 Exchange Street, Aberdeen AB11 6PH Tel: 571771The Newmachar Hotel Oldmeldrum Road, NewmacharAB21 0QD Tel: 01651 862636Ninety-Nine Bar & Kitchen1 Back Wynd, AberdeenAB10 1NN Tel: 658087No.10 Tavern Ltd. 10 Queens Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XL Tel: 631928Number 1 Bar and Grill 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: 590500Paula McEwen @ The Great Western Hotel239 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6PS Tel: 587002Rendezvous @ Nargile 106-108 Forest Avenue AB15 4UP Tel: 323700Society Bar & Restaurant 150 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1QX Tel: 633460Snafu 1 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 5BU Tel: 596111The City 37-39 Netherkirkgate, Aberdeen AB10 1AU Tel: 644105The Sand Dollar Café 2 Beach Esplanade,Aberdeen AB24 5NS Tel: 572288The Ship Inn 5 Shorehead, Stonehaven AB39 2JYTel: 01569 762617Tiger Tiger 1-2 Shiprow, Off Union Street, AberdeenAB11 5BY Tel: 252434Via Roma Restaurant 55-57 Market Place, InverurieAB51 3PY Tel: 01467 621378Yatai Japanese Restaurant 56-60 Langstane Place,Aberdeen AB11 6EN Tel: 212500 CAR DEALERSHIPSAberdeen Audi Abbotswell Road, West Tullos, Aberdeen AB12 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, Aberdeen B12 3AW Tel: 402900Specialist Cars Volkswagen Craigshaw Crescent, Aberdeen AB12 3AW Tel: 384000Stratstone Jaguar Aberdeen Langstracht Motoring Complex, 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 DELISAndrew Gordon Butchery & Fine Foods 32 Evan Street, Stonehaven AB39 2ET Tel: 01569 767855 At the Arches 33 South College Street, Aberdeen AB11 6LE Tel: 594999Breadmaker (The) 50-52 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1NT Tel: 641520Café 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, Aberdeen AB15 9SD Tel: 862690Dé́jà Vu 55d Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UB Tel: 624488Foodstory (The) 22 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UATel: 622293Hammerton Store 336 Great Western Road, AberdeenAB10 6LX Tel: 324449Hoodles Playbarn and Coffee Shop North Mains of BarraOldmeldrum AB51 0BB Tel: 01651 873813John Lewis Espresso Bar George Street, AberdeenAB25 1BW Tel: 625000Prego Aberdeen 33 Fountainhall Road, Aberdeen AB15 4EN Tel: 640368Richmond Street Deli (The) 65 Richmond StreetRosemount, Aberdeen AB25 2TS Tel: 636598 Rocksalt & Snails 40 St Swithin Street, Aberdeen AB10 6XJ Tel: 200012Rosie Thistle’s Tea Room 31 Thistle St, AberdeenAB10 1UY Tel: 632445Starbucks Coffee Company Ltd. 208 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1DW Tel: 622260Take 5 Catering Hareness Road, Altens, AberdeenAB12 3LE Tel: 248313Tease Coffee Bar 17 High Street, Banchory, AberdeenAB31 5TB Tel: 013308 24945Terroir Delicatessen 371 North Deeside Road, Cults,Aberdeen AB15 9SX Tel: 865233The Store Westfield Farm, Newburgh, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 6AY Tel: 01358 788083Tinderbox 18 First Level Mall, Union Square, Guild Square, Aberdeen AB11 5RG Tel: 211191

FLORISTSEden Creative 2 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen AB15 4TGTel: 589051Dolce Vita 39 Summerhill Drive, Aberdeen AB15 6EQTel: 200042Flowers By Booth The Courtyard, North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9SD Tel: 869075Flower 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, Aberdeen AB10 6XL Tel: 323254

GOLF CENTRESAspire Golf Centre South Deeside Road, AberdeenAB12 5YN Tel: 865750 Craibstone 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 1RZ Tel: 641577Meldrum House Golf Club Old Meldrum, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie AB51 0AE Tel: 01651 873553Peterculter Golf Club Oldtown, Burnside Road, Peterculter AB14 0LN Tel: 735245

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HAIR AND BEAUTYAce of Blades 104 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BYTel: 211608 Anjool’s Hair 14a South Avenue Aberdeen AB15 9LP Tel: 863633Aspire Aesthetics 23 Rubislaw Den North, AberdeenAB15 5AL Tel: 329097Bajolo Beauty Spa 123 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QJTel: 01467 624420Beauty 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 763822Cinnamon Fringe 3-5 Union Lane, Ellon, AberdeenshireAB41 9DS Tel: 01358 729995Edge Hairdressing (The) 45 West High Street, InverurieAB51 3QQ Tel: 01467 624873Findlays 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: 212192Hatstand Nelly 250 Holburn Street, AberdeenAB10 6DB Tel: 210007House (The) 34 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6PY Tel: 586699 Ishoka 11 Albyn Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1YP Tel: 641900Ishoka 33 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1NQTel: 624449Just for Me Hair and Beauty 689 George Street, Aberdeen AB25 3XP Tel: 644865Kirkwood Fyfe 12 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XBTel: 643999The Lodge of the Loch of Aboyne Aboyne,Aberdeenshire AB34 5BR Tel: 013398 86444Looking Lush @ Parade 59 Main Street, AlfordAB33 8PX Tel: 019755 64480Meka Hair Design 99 North Deeside Road, Peterculter AB14 0RR Tel: 732192Odyssey Hair Design 68 Skene Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1QE Tel: 641941Orkid 85 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen AB15 9DS Tel: 864444 Oxygen 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 1UBTel: 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, Aberdeen AB11 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 Deeside Road,

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: 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: 744927Zeus 11 Correction Wynd, Aberdeen AB10 1HP Tel: 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, Aberdeen AB15 7AQ Tel: 209867National Karate Institute Hadley House, Culter House Road, Miltimber, Aberdeen AB13 OEN Tel: 734607Nuffield Health and Fitness 39 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen AB11 6EP Tel: 588789Quay Fitness at Waterloo Quay Properties Limited, The Courtyard, Clarence Street, Aberdeen AB11 5BH Tel: 565007RGU 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 Orthodontics 230 George Street, AberdeenAB25 1HN Tel: 641928Aberdeen Physiotherapy 99 Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB25 2SG Tel: 626266 Albyn Dental Practice (The) 22 Albyn Place, AberdeenAB10 1YT Tel: 582814Albyn Hospital 21-24 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1RWTel: 595993Anderson and Spence 31 Fountainhall Road, AberdeenAB15 4EW Tel: 642546Ark 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 2RA Tel: 636378Roxburghe House Ashgrove Road, Aberdeen AB25 3AE Tel: 0845 456 6000

Sk:n Clinic 261 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BR Tel: 0800 028 7222

HOTELSAberdeen Douglas Hotel 43-45 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5EL Tel: 582255Aberdeen Thistle Caledonian Hotel 10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1WE Tel: 640233Atholl Hotel 54 Kings Gate, Aberdeen AB15 4YN Tel: 323505The Bauhaus Hotel 52-60 Langstane Place, AberdeenAB11 6EN Tel: 212122Brentwood 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: 623500 Hilton Aberdeen Treetops Hotel161 Springfield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7AQ Tel: 313377Holiday Inn Aberdeen West Westhill, Aberdeen AB32 6TT Tel: 270300Kildrummy Castle Hotel Kildrummy, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8RA Tel: 01975 571288Kintore Arms Hotel 83 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QJ Tel: 01467 621367Macdonald Pittodrie House Chapel of Garioch, By Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 5HS GB Tel: 01467 681744Malmaison 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, Aberdeen AB10 6NW Tel: 588901Meldrum House Hotel Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course , Oldmeldrum AB51 0AE Tel: 01651 872294Menzies 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, Kincardineshire AB31 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 621643Tor.na.Coille Hotel & Restaurant Inchmarlo Road, Banchory AB31 4AB Tel: 013308 22242Woodbank, Shell Hotel and Conference Centre North 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: 636632Jamieson & Carry 142 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1GF Tel: 641219John Park (Jeweller) Ltd. 17 Rose Street, AberdeenAB10 1TX Tel: 646599Lapis Gold 1 East Mall, Union Square, Guild Square, AberdeenAB11 5PN Tel: 590174 McCalls 15-17 Bridge Street, Aberdeen AB11 6JL Tel: 405303Ortak Jewellery Bon Accord Shopping Centre, AberdeenAB25 1HZ Tel: 621889Rox 15 Ground Level Mall, Union Square, Guild Square,Aberdeen AB11 5PN Tel: 587275Sinclair’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: 211017AECC Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB23 8BL Tel: 824824Autospa North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA Tel: 863444Canvas Blocks West Lodge, Norwood Hall, Garthdee Road, Cults, Aberdeen Tel: 862067Cowie Interiors The Workshop Amy Row Cowie, Stonehaven AB39 2RG Tel: 01569 767600Danscentre 89 Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen AB25 3RSTel: 647341Eye Candy Graphics 2a Eden Place, AberdeenAB25 2YF Tel: 625140Inverurie Garden & Machinery Centre Oldmeldrum Road, Inverurie AB51 0TP Tel: 01467 621402Leathan Property Developments LTD 8 Balmoral Place, Aberdeen, AB10 6HH Tel: 0706 1001199Original 106FM Original House, Craigshaw Road, Aberdeen AB12 3AR Tel: 294860Sparkles Cleaning Services Ltd Suite 345, 73 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6DN Tel: 488283Thank Evans (Child Care Services) 30 West High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QR Tel: 01467 629000The Studio 27 John St, Aberdeen AB25 1BT Tel: 644700Washbay (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: 589700 Aberdein Considine & Co Justice House, 4 Justice Mill Lane, 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: 635355Alex Hutcheon & Company 248 Union Street,Aberdeen AB10 1TN Tel: 623423Anderson Anderson and Brown LLP CharteredAccountants 9 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YLTel: 625111

AM 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 Media Enterprises Wellington Circle, Altens, Aberdeen AB12 3JG Tel: 217300Befriend A Child 9 Bon Accord Square, AberdeenAB11 6DJ Tel: 01224 210060BBKS 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: 246000Bread PR Riverside House, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen AB11 7LHBusiness 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, Tyseal Base, 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 Management 7 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: 899449Enterprise North East Trust Thainstone Business Centre, Thainstone, Inverurie AB51 5TB Tel: 01467 672500EQ 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 0GQ Tel: 01651 871492Freelance World Bon Accord House, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen AB11 7SL Tel: 585599Fresh Ideas Grampian House, 46 Virginia Street,Aberdeen AB11 5AU Tel: 574999Fyfe Moir & Associates Accountants & Tax Advisers, 58 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 208729G5 Technologies 15-17 Commerce Street, AberdeenAB11 5EU Tel: 0845 1144477Genesis Personnel Limited Mariners House, 2 Marischal Street, Peterhead AB42 1HU Tel: 01779 476311Global 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, 9 Balmellie Street,Turriff AB53 4DW Tel: 01888 562245

H-Events @ Brian Mutch Property Services 27 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, Aberdeen AB10 1TL Tel: 572777Karen MacRae Resources Ltd. 9 Victoria Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XB Tel: 646530Keltec Petroleum Service 25 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen AB101XE Tel: 636 555 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: 408419Lili Hunter Consulting 499-501 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DB Tel: 228100The Mains of Drum Garden Centre Drumoak,Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5AN Tel: 01330 811000Marine Subsea UK Ltd Regent Centre, Regent Road,Aberdeen AB11 5NS Tel: 574711McGrigors 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: 625554Michael Page Finance 7 Queens Gardens, Aberdeen AB15 4YDMorna 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: 648222PI Recruitment Ltd. Bishop House, 48 Carden Place,Aberdeen AB10 1HP Tel: 639350Raeburn Group Ltd Ruby House, Ruby Place, AberdeenAB10 1QZ Tel: 625050Relocation Scotland 11a Queens Gdns, AberdeenAB15 4YD Tel: 648488Rowson & Associates Ltd 96 Holburn Street, AberdeenAB10 6BY Tel: 581771 Royal Bank of Scotland (The) Queen’s Cross Branch,40 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YN Tel: 321212Russell Gibson Financial Management 6 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XQ Tel: 264999St. Jame’s Place Wealth Management 3 Queen’s Gate, Aberdeen AB15 5YL Tel: 202400Shepherd Commercial Chartered Surveyors 35 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4ZN Tel: 202800Silverstone Energy Ltd 3 Queens Gardens AberdeenAB15 4YD Tel: 659120Simmons & Co Simmons House, 22 Waverley PlaceAberdeen AB10 1XP. Tel: 202 300Simpson Forsyth 52 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YE Tel: 321133Simpson & Marwick 4 Alford Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YD Tel: 622622

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OPTICIANSCorry & Christie 185 George Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XH Tel: 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 2BT Tel: 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

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AB10 5 Ground Level Mall, Square, Guild Square, Aberdeen AB11 5PN Tel: 592187Alexanders 207-213 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen AB25 2XS Tel: 636241Altro Designerwear Shop 1, Falconer Court, North Street, Inverurie AB51 4RJ Tel: 01467 622886Andersons of Inverurie Highclere Business Park, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 5QW Tel: 01467 620360 Andrew Gordon Butchery & Fine Foods35-37 Chattan Place, Aberdeen AB10 6RB Tel: 587553Attic The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1LBTel: 644000Attic 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 Belmont Bridal 43 Union Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1NPT: 01224 627214Booth For Better Service 12 West High Street,Inverurie, Aberdeenshire Tel: 01467 620570Booker Wholesale Whitemyres Avenue, Aberdeen AB16 6YR Tel: 01224 690 866B‘s Knees 2 Urquhart Road, Oldmeldrum AB51 0EXTel: 01651 873270Bellino 17 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ Tel: 648130Boss Store 245 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TNTel: 587487Celebrations of Turriff 15 Main Street, Turriff,Aberdeenshire, AB53 4AA Tel: 01888 563361Coast Unit 16, Bon-Accord Shopping Centre, George Street, Aberdeen AB25 1HZ Tel: 636134Coco 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: 588573Daisy Chain Unit 8, Westhill Shopping Centre, Old Skene Road, Westhill, Aberdeenshire Tel: 749736DeZire 8 West High Street, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 3SA Tel: 01467 670835Dress Agency (The) 129 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 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, Aberdeen AB10 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, Aberdeenshire AB41 9LL Tel: 01358 720363Frou-Frou 36a Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 630015Frox 28 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 622692G-Star Raw 257 Union Street Aberdeen AB11 6BR Tel: 595058Hobbs Ltd. Unit 17/18 Bon Accord Centre, George Street, Aberdeen AB25 1HZImage Fashion 42 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XDTel: 646380Indigo 15 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SQ Tel: 646642Its Kitsch, 20 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JH Tel: 644466Isabelle Randall 14 Erskine Street, Aberdeen AB24 3NQJo Malone 41 - 43 Loch Street, Aberdeen AB25 1BWTel: 0870 1925601Kafka 5 Alford Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YD Tel: 626002Laings Bathroom & Kitchen Centre Oldmeldrum Road, Inverurie AB51 0ZJ Tel: 01467 620311

Langstane Press 1 Links Place, Aberdeen AB11 5DY Tel: 212212Makro Wellington Circle, Redmoss, Aberdeen AB12 3QW Tel: 896 896Mannequin Bespoke Fashion Design 82 GreatWestern Road, Aberdeen AB10 6QF Tel: 582051Millsom & Main The Galleria, Bon-Accord Street, Aberdeen AB11 6FB Tel: 580507Nova 18-24 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SP Tel: 641270Outfit Union Square Retail Park, Aberdeen AB11 6PH Tel: 213340Pandora 3 The Atrium, Union Square, Guild Street AB11 5PS Tel: 595531Paperchase 24 Ground Level Mall, Union Square, Guild Square, Aberdeen AB11 5PN Tel: 01224 213455Papillon 373 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9SX Tel: 868808Parade 30 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD Tel: 625196Parade Watchmakers Lane, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8PX 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: 594004Scallywags 51H Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1UBSignature 349 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BT Tel: 210050Signature 2 256 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TP Tel: 646982Tree House Interiors 3 Whitehall Road, Aberdeen AB25 2PP Tel: 647744 Trendy Treads 19 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QATel: 01467 624531Trilight 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: 644558Wine Raks 1 Urquhart Rd, Aberdeen AB245LU Tel: 63049 Wrights of Inverurie 35 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QATel: 01467 620108Zoomp 491 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DB Tel: 593217

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: 639355Oakhill Apartments 30 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YFTel: 209809Parkhill Luxury Serviced Apartments 119 Hammerman Drive, 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

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The City's annual celebration of the best in contemporary dance presents an extra special programme for its 5th birthday year, featuring local, national and international dance talent.

20 October - Sunday 14

November Sound 2010

Venues across the city and shire

A real North-east success story, the SOUND festival is now one of the most respected new music festivals in the UK. SOUND 2010 offers an eclectic, exciting programme of new and contemporary music at venues throughout the region.www.sound-scotland.co.uk

22nd October 2010 - 29th

January 2011 Mixed Winter

Art Exhibition Junction Arts

and Gifts, 282 Holburn Street,

Aberdeen

12 wonderful local artists work on display with a range of original painting, printmaking, illustration, textiles and ceramics.

8th October Links Hotel

Montrose

To celebrate National Poetry Day this special North-east writers event features literary talents including Tim Turnbull, Anna Dickie, Morgan Downie and Juliet Wilson as well as some guest musicans.www.northeastwriters.co.uk

13 October - 23 October Blackwatch AECC

The production that established the National Theatre of Scotland as a global contender returns to Aberdeen following sell-out runs in Australia and New York. Do not miss this chance to see what has been described as “one of the most amazing theatrical experiences of recent times.”www.nationaltheatrescotland.com

30th October Ska-loween The Lemon

Tree, 5 West North Street, Aberdeen

AKA-SKA the Aberdeen based 10 piece outfit host their 5th annual Halloween concert, expect an evening packed with ska, two-tone and reggae favorites as well all ten band members in skeleton suits!

12 October - 21 October Curator

Kulture Peacock Visual Arts

Banish those October holiday blues! Peacock Visual Arts hosts an exciting opportunity for 10 - 15 year olds to work closely with an artist to produce their own artwork and ultimately curate their very own exhibition! Booking essential.www.peacockvisualarts.com14th October - 16th

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Aberdeen Thur 14 - Sat 16 October at 7pm with a Sat Matinee at 2.30pm. www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

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Aberdeen’s winter festival kicks off with the switch on of the lights on the official City of Aberdeen Christmas Tree on the historic castlegate with a short carol service beforehand.www.aberdeencity.gov.uk

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Northsound Radion On-Air

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From 9am on Saturday 6th November till 4pm on Sunday 7th November. Northsound will clear away its usual programming and the presenters will sell hundreds of items donated by local businesses and listeners.

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The North-east’s most exciting music promoters host another great evening with local favourites Indian Red Lopez sharing a billing with Edinburgh based collective FOUNDwww.myspace.com/

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A must go event for anyone preparing for the patter of tiny feet. AECC hosts Aberdeen's largest baby & toddler show dedicated to maternity, baby & toddler fasion, development, feeding, growing & learning.www.aecc.co.uk/simplybabyshow

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There are certain rules to remember

when interviewing a band.

For example:

1) Every member of a band will have a

different recollection of any event.

2) Talk to those that stand at the front

of the stage for earnest heartfelt quotes.

For a laugh, head toward the backline.

And so there I am, interviewing

members of popular North East indie/

rock band Right Hand Left, when I find

myself mulling the second point over.

You see, thanks to scheduling issues,

neither singer Bob nor lead guitarist

Joe are available. But Patrick(bass) and

Scott(drums) are doing just fine without

them, entertaining me with tales a million

miles from the ‘tortured artist’ routine.

Highlights include:

(i) Their ill-advised booking as a house

band for a burlesque club (lasting for -

most of - one night only!!)

(ii) Playing Russian roulette with an old

death trap of a tour van, temperature

gauge constantly threatening to hit red

(Patrick: “It was like driving a bomb..!”).

(iii) Mysterious references to their trusty

roadie – an enigmatic character known

only as ‘Danger’…

Yet despite the banter, it’s clear that

Right Hand Left take the band seriously.

They talk enthusiastically about recent

tours with Glaswegian up-and-comers

Glasgow’s ‘Make Sparks’ and local

heroes ‘The Xcerts’ - old friends of theirs.

And they’re proud of their recent single

‘Lipstick’, which garnered favourable

reviews. Fans of the current crop of

Scottish acts making waves (not least

Biffy Clyro) will want to check it out.

Right Hand Left are now gearing up to

release a follow up single in October,

with another tour planned in support.

And it’s clear that they’ve got the right

attitude going forward.

“We’ve never been one of those bands

who are more concerned with our

image than the music,” says Patrick. “We

were all friends before Right Hand Left.”

Scott is more direct, “We don’t worry

about whether people will like our

music or not – we don’t care.” He

pauses, grins, “but then we play live and

people love it…”

‘Lipstick’ is available from 1-Up/Itunes/

Spotify

www.myspace.com/righthandleft

> WORDS BY DAVID NICHOLSON

Right Hand Left

Vocals: Bob Will

Lead Guitar: Joe Nolan

Bass: Patrick Shearer

Drums: Scott Kelman

“We’ve never been one

of those bands who

are more concerned

with our image than the

music,” says Patrick. “We

were all friends before

Right Hand Left.”

@ www.sambrill.co.uk

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Charity on a plate

Eunice Bruce, Kathryn Scott, Conie Pendola and Liam Neave

Mhairi Miller, Lindsey Cornwell and Ailsa Matheson Lyn Anderson and Jim Adam Pat and Teena Mackenzie with kids Emma and Ross Mackenzie

Rosie Leonard, Liz Henderson and Justine Henderson Doug and Elaine Sedge

Karen Barlow, Head of Fundraising VSA, Stuart Murray, Owner of Prego and VSA Community and Trust Fundraiser Jenny Laing

Prego Deli and Bistro held a charity event in aid of VSA’s Older People’s Services.

A fantastic 3 course lunch raised an amazing £631.35 which will be used to buy some much needed equipment at their Forestgait establishment. They were delighted by the generosity of their customers, ‘It was a delightful, happy day - a pleasure to have been involved in this extremely worthwhile cause’ said Stuart Murray, one of Prego’s owners.

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Despite the showers over 80 ladies and a few white rabbits turned Haddo Gardens into a Wonderland, the Mad Hatters Tea party which was organised by a group

of friends in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness, Cruse and MS raised over £1600 for the charities. While some ladies sampled Queenie's tarts, others were entertained with Skinner's Carriage rides and an illusionist while the Mad Hatter and the Mad

March Hare presided over affairs. The highlight had to be the amount of monies raise

through the efforts of many women who made the success from running stalls, baking, buying raffles and

above all laughing in the rain.

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1. Kate Stephen, Calum Bridges 11 yrs and Leona Webster 2. Fay Campbell, Pauline Robbie, Patrice Robertson (Celebrating her 60th with her daughters) and Dawn Christie 3. David Stewart and Mark Nichols 4. Valerie Melvin and Maureen Webster 5. Gundula Sharman and Shona Stewart 6. Ethan Lawrence 4 yrs, Raphaelle Mclennan-Santos 4 yrs, Dean Lawrence 10 yrs and Poppy Lawrence 7 Mths 7. Amy Addlesee 11 yrs, Meagan Bowie 11 yrs and Caitlin Tootill 13 yrs, Playing The Clarsach (Scottish Harp)

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Isabelle Randall and Caroline Sinclair at Belmont BridalBelmont Bridal Boutique of Union Terrace became a gallery for Aberdeen-based designers Isabelle Randall and Caroline Sinclair on 7th & 8th August. Deborah Fowler and Amanda Wright, owners of the bridal boutique invited local Couture Fashion Designer Isabelle and award winning Scottish Milliner Caroline to showcase a co-ordinated bridal collection.

The weekend event was a great success with many local brides.

1. ASHLEIGH CAMERON, MARLYNNE CAMERON, CATRINA CAMERON

2. HOLLY MILLER, ISABELLE RANDALL, FREDA NICOLSON, JENNY WITHALL

3. CAROLINE SINCLAIR, LINDA RANDALL

4. AMANDA WRIGHT, DEBORAH FOWLER

5. LYN SINCLAIR, CERYS JOHNS

6. ELIZABETH GRIEG, SAM COORDINER

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A Champagne opening of Andrew Gordon’s second shop in Stonehaven was hosted by Hunky Glen from the Scotch Beef TV campaign.

Over 300 customers attended, buying some of the produce from the extensive top of the range display.

Clockwise from top right: Andrew Bradford, Lesley Patience, Sandra Schweitz and Iain Patience

Athona Watt, Maureen Douglas and Annette Korstanje

'Glen The Scotch Beef Guy' and Andrew Gordon

Lianne Kelman, Cassie Kelman 2 yrs and Jay Kelman 7 yrs

Kimberly Ritchie, Sandy Kenneway and Tish Shand

Ruth Clark, Paul Gordon and Vera Murray

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The Broadstraik Inn held it’s 1st Ladies’ Lunch in memory of Jackie Spence to raise funds for Friends of Roxburghe House. Guest speaker Isla Traquair flew in for the event and made a very moving speech about Jackie who spent time there last year. To add a bit of fun a silent auction for donated designer handbags was held allowing the ladies present to “bag a bag”. The event raised over £4000 for the charity.

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1 Elizabeth Thomson, Karen Barrack, Elspeth Barrack, Lesley Hardie and Isla Traquair 2 Jennifer McCahill and Wendy Atkinson 3 Anne McKinnell, Morag Brookfield and Betty MacDonald 4 Helen Rennie, Shelia Bisset, Mrs Spencer, Mandy Urquhart 5 Anne McKinnell, Morag Brookfield and Betty MacDonald 6 Dawn Barrack, Holly Barrack, Kirsten Henderson, Shirley Shirreffs 7 Sarah Stewart, Julie Rowson, Christine Rossvoll and Shelia McIntyre

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02 Fiona McKechnie, Gary Whyte and May Lemay03 Colin McCaul, Frank and Isobel Maughan and

Shelly McCaul04 Lorraine Napier and Diane Goldie05 Irene Tough and Kath Sangster06 Chris and Lynsey Tonner with some of the staff07 Aimee, Shirley and George Shirreffs08 Jenny Longden, Helen Mackay, Jamie Speirs, Rebecca

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Courtyard celebrates tasty openingAfter an eight week refurb by ASM, Chris Tonner has re-opened the doors of the Courtyard restaurant. Along with his business partner dad they aim to bring something special to the food scene in Aberdeen. Using the same ethos as La Stella, where customer satisfaction is 100% and using only the best produce available, The Courtyard is already proving very busy! They had the official launch party on Sunday the 12th to thank everybody involved in this amazing journey.1.

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Full house notices were posted at Aberdeen’s Arts Centre in King Street for the return to the stage of a much loved north-east comedy duo, John McRuvie and Patrice, Sunday name Patrick Wight.

The pair, both 51, had the audience convulsed with laughter as they recreated the characters they played on their Northsound Radio programme, Saturday Lie-In, from 1998 until 2003.

“John and I go back more than 30 years since we were DJs in Aberdeen nightspots such as Fusion and Ritzy’s,” said Patrice, whose trademark routine is that of the camp hairdresser to the stars at the foot of Bennachie.

An Aberdonian, who served his time as an engineer at the city’s Broadford Works, he believes there is still a big market for humour in the Doric tongue but maybe not in Dundee.

Meanwhile, John, a Kincorth loon, still plies his trade at Northsound with his own show, McRuvie in the Morning from 6am to 10 am during the week and with a four-hour Saturday show, the Golden Years.

He spent five years in the Royal Navy after school and is a huge supporter of Aberdeen’s naval cadet unit, TS Scylla, at Pocra Quay.

John paid tribute on stage to the late Paddy Burns who also featured in the Saturday Lie-In shows.

You can see him and Patrice “live” again at the Britannia Hotel, Bucksburn, on December 17 and 18 with their Christmas show.

They also plan a return to the Arts Centre where this year’s panto from December 4-26 is Cinderella. No, Patrice is not playing the lead.

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