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ISSUE 16 SUMMER 2017

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SETTING THE WORLD ON FIRE PLAYS HOST TO THE BIGGEST CULTURAL FESTIVAL ON THE PLANET

~ SUMMER 2017 ~ CAPITAL EDINBURGH AIRPORT’S PASSENGER MAGAZINE

6 TRAVEL 34 DESTINATION FRESH AIR EXPLORE is an outdoor PERTH playgound – join in! The ‘Fair City’ has much 10 DESTINATION to offer the visitor HEAD TO 36 DESTINATIONS THE MED TICKET Barrhead has flights and TO RIDE holidays to Majorca Discover new routes 12 DESTINATION from Edinburgh Airport DUE NORTH 38 TRAVEL Wow air offers stopovers in INDIAN Iceland for no extra cost SUMMER 13 ENTERTAINMENT Blogger Robin McKelvie FESTIVAL shares his views on India FROLICS 39 FOOD & DRINK For 70 years, Edinburgh has BON APPETIT attracted the world We reveal the winners of the 22 SHOPPING Scotland Food and Drink RETAIL Excellence Awards 2017 THERAPY 42 WEBSITE Multrees Walk is the CAPITAL 13 ultimate shopping experience EXPERIENCE 25 ATTRACTIONS Our magazine now has TOP DECK a dedicated website Tour the capital city 45 WHISKY 6 27 by open-top bus DRAM GOOD 26 FOOD & DRINK Visit the largest Scotch whisky SUMMER collection in the world MENU 49 TRAVEL Tempting dishes from EASY ACCESS Harvey Nichols’ Forth Floor just made travelling to the airport 27 SPORT even simpler ICE, ICE BABY We speak to curling champs 50 ENTERTAINMENT Team Muirhead FULL OF LIFE Find out what’s going on 26 30 ACCOMMODATION across the city this season STAY AWHILE 38 53 Adagio opens new Aparthotel 53 DESTINATIONS in the city’s WEST IS BEST Fly to North America 33 ATTRACTIONS direct from Edinburgh Airport A PLAGUE REGULARS ON YOU 46 Airport news Edinburgh Dungeon 58 Tail plane column tells it like it was

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THE CAPITAL CITY THAT LOVES TO CELEBRATE!

A warm welcome to the summer pride in representing their country on issue of Capital magazine. the world stage. Summer means one thing in Edinburgh Airport is proud to Edinburgh – festival season! Thousands announce that it now offers even more of visitors from around the globe will be destinations, among them Bilbao, Palma in the capital to enjoy a smorgasbord of and Sion in Switzerland, enhancing our music, the arts, comedy, literature and position as the No.1 airport in Scotland. theatre from some of the world’s best and And there are even more destinations most exciting performers. to check out in our travel guide on pages Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a 53-57, where we explore the melting pot seasoned festival-goer, you’ll find there’s that is the United States of America. something to suit every taste. As well as being available throughout If you still have some energy left after the terminal, Capital can now be found ALL THE FUN enjoying all this fantastic entertainment, at select venues throughout the city, OF THE FEST why not check out our outdoor activities including visitor attractions, bars and Thousands of shows to choose guide to Scotland? From cycling to restaurants. from, and there’s something surfing, wakeboarding to white water And remember to check out Capital’s for everyone rafting, our country is a paradise for new sister website, www.capitalexperience. outdoors lovers. And remember, even if it co.uk, where you’ll find lots of information rains, skin is waterproof! about the best places to eat, shop, be One sport in which Scotland excels entertained and much more! is curling, and on page 27, we meet And for all the latest news about Team Muirhead – Olympic and World Edinburgh Airport, why not follow us Championship medal winners and on Twitter at @EDI_Airport? Happy former European champions. The reading! ladies’ team chats to Capital about their Rob Lang, Head of Marketing

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LAND, SEA AND SKY Explore Scotland’s great outdoors this summer and discover a beguiling and magnificent natural playground that’s unsurpassed by anywhere else in Europe

The longer days of summer TWO FEET AND cycling. The range of routes varies have finally arrived, so now’s the TWO WHEELS from low-level walking trails along time to make hay while the sun Arguably the best way to really get a the coast to cycling paths through shines, as the saying goes. There feel for Scotland’s stunning scenery, forests, by the canal or on the are many fantastic ways to immerse compelling culture, hypnotising National Cycle Network. You could yourself in Scotland’s renowned history and affable locals is on foot or even challenge yourself to a hike up landscapes, escape the hurly-burly by bike, as the slower pace provides one of Scotland’s 282 lofty Munros or and recharge your batteries – here deeper experiences. tackle a multi-day adventure along a are just a few. Scotland was made for walking and long-distance route.

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Lofty delights: the stunning scenery is your reward for walking and hiking through Scotland

One of the best sources of At over 2,300 miles, the National Lochaber, before heading along Loch information for walking in Scotland Cycle Network in Scotland is vast. Ness and ending in Inverness. Find is walkhighlands.co.uk, which The collection of long-distance out more at sustrans.org.uk/scotland covers most of Scotland – not just routes take in some of Scotland’s If you’re looking for a multi-day the Highlands. There are more finest scenery and is the perfect walking trip, then Scotland’s Great than 2,000 route descriptions on option for multi-day tourers and day Trails won’t disappoint. the site, and the best thing is that trippers alike. One great option is There are 29 trails (one all the information, including route the Caledonia Way (Route 78), which of which is actually a maps, is free. takes in stunning parts of Argyll and long-distance canoe trip

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Whatever your outdoor pastime pleasure, Scotland can deliver All images ©VisitScotland All

along the Great Glen), with the shortest in Aberdeenshire, the River Tay (Scotland’s being around 40km and the longest 340km. longest river) running between Highland These trails will take you through some of Perthshire and Dundee, and the River Tweed Scotland’s finest landscapes, and most have in the Scottish Borders. Find out more at visitor accommodation, attractions and visitscotland.com/fish facilities along the way. It’s even possible to Although river levels tend to drop during book baggage transfers, so your luggage is the summer months, there’s still plenty of ready for you when you arrive at your daily exciting rafting options available. Head for destination. Plan your long-distance walk in the River Garry in Lochaber or the River Scotland at visitscotland.com/walking Tummel in Highland Perthshire where you can enjoy high-grade rafting between April ON THE WATER and October, courtesy of scheduled dam Let’s be clear here – Scotland is a green releases. The rivers Orchy and Moriston in and pleasant land for good reason. Rain-fed the Highlands are among the most exciting rivers, lochs and more than 10,000km of after prolonged rainfall. shoreline provide plenty of options to enjoy Kayakers and canoeists will find paddle Scotland from a less familiar perspective. paradise in Scotland, and for first-timers, Whether it’s from the bouncy hull of a white- they’re very easy activities to pick up. There water raft, the cockpit of a kayak, the surface are dozens of great places to try sea kayaking of a stand-up paddleboard or even in the along the coastline, including Arisaig in the water itself while fishing in waders, diving west Highlands and the Isle of Arran. Inland, or wild swimming, the landscape takes on a you can hire a canoe or kayak and get lessons whole new dimension. at Loch Morlich, near Aviemore, or have a go Scotland offers world-class fishing on some at paddle sports on Scotland’s canal network. of Europe’s finest rivers. Popular options It’s a little-known fact, but Scotland has include the Dee, Don and Deveron rivers some of the finest surfing reef breaks and

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WHAT’S ON Here’s a snapshot of just some of the events that are taking place throughout 2017.

AAM Ladies Angus Cycling Scottish Open Festival 27-30 July 2 September RICOH Women’s Royal Deeside Whether you are taking British Open Cycling Festival part or just 3-6 August 9-17 September watching, Midlothian Baxters Loch Ness there is plenty to get the Walking Festival Marathon and adrenaline 11-14 August Festival of Running pumping The Great 24 September Scottish Swim Tiree Wave Classic 26 August 14-20 October

swells in Europe. The shores of the Outer IN THE AIR Hebrides and Scotland’s north coast are Scotland looks utterly breathtaking from buffeted by wild north Atlantic weather, the sky. To experience it for yourself, book providing great waves for surfers. a hot air balloon ride with the likes of Alba If it’s urban watersports you’re after, Ballooning, based near Edinburgh, or get look no further than ’s Pinkston a bird’s eye view of Perthshire with Virgin Watersports Centre. It’s Scotland’s only Balloon Flights. artificial white-water centre and also includes Perthshire also offers opportunities for Glasgow Wake Park. As well as wakeboarding, anyone who wants to try a graceful aerial there’s also kayaking and canoeing, open- activity – gliding. Visit the Scottish Gliding water swimming, rafting and river boarding Centre at Portmoak, which is located not and river bugging. Alternatively, head for far from Kinross. Soar over Loch Leven in a Townhill Loch near Dunfermline, where glider and admire the lush countryside below. you’ll find Waterski and Wakeboard Scotland. Looking for the ultimate thrill? Unleash For those looking for something more your inner adrenaline junkie and freefall 40 sedate, how about stand up paddleboarding in metres through the air from a bespoke jump Dumfries & Galloway? This is the UK’s fastest- platform beneath Garry Bridge in Highland growing watersport and the calm waters of Perthshire on a bungee jump with Highland Loch Ken are an ideal place to learn. Fling, or tumble 50 metres from the Titan For hardy and experienced swimmers, why Crane at Clydebank, near Glasgow. not take on the challenge of wild swimming in a Scottish loch or river? Some great options include organised events at Loch Keen for an adventure? Want to know what Lomond or Loch Ness in the Highlands – other activities you can try? Find out more watch out for any monsters lurking in this about amazing things to see and do in deep and iconic waterway! Scotland at www.visitscotland.com/active

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Edinburgh’s Festivals have one foot in the past, as they find inspiration from the inaugural Festival – 70 years ago

Founded from humble beginnings in 1947, the Edinburgh International Festival had a plan to “provide a platform for the flowering of the human spirit”. This human spirit Yo, Carmen was to manifest itself through music, – one of the theatre and art. In 2017, as the Festival many operas celebrates 70 years, there is a packed showing programme of events – from the this year world-class classical concerts of the © David International Festival to the bawdy Ruano comedy acts of the Fringe. As home to the world’s biggest cultural festival, Edinburgh swells in size during the summer months to accommodate the thousands of visitors to the city. Many say the population doubles, with hotel rooms commanding premium prices. Careful planning is the key to a successful Festival experience, so whether you’ve been coming here for 70 years or you are a Festival virgin – read our guide to the highlights.

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Dance group Blak Whyte Gray. Bottom: Emilie Renard of Ensemble Marsyas © Raphaella Photography

EDINBURGH playwright Alan Ayckbourn. The has a surreal, filmic quality, the INTERNATIONAL Divide, which conjures a post- like of which you have never seen. FESTIVAL catastrophe Britain where contact Always pushing the boundaries of 4-28 August between men and women has dance, the group has launched many www.eif.co.uk become fatal, is presented at the stellar careers. If you like your dance King’s Theatre over two weeks. mixed with hip-hop, then try Blak Welcoming world-class artists This year there is more opera than Whyte Gray from East ’s and ensembles, this year sees the ever, with nine shows in all. Fans Boy Blue Entertainment, who bring International Festival nod to its will be able to see superstars like Sir their unique style to Edinburgh founding year, drawing inspiration Bryn Terfel and Christine for the first time with this hit show from performances in 1947. Goerke perform together that combines tightly drilled Kicking off proceedings on in the second part of choreography with a ground- Friday 4 August is the Standard Wagner’s Ring Cycle shaking electronic score. Life Opening Event: Bloom – a – Die Walküre at the St Cecilia’s Hall in the free, outdoor, public art event that , and catch is the oldest purpose- celebrates the Edinburgh Festivals’ blockbuster titles such built concert hall in Scotland. transformation of the city over the as Puccini’s La bohème Now fully refurbished, it will past 70 years. Bringing together light and Mozart’s Don host six concerts, some utilising and sound installations, illuminations Giovanni at the Festival period instruments from the and 3D-mapped projections onto Theatre. ’s buildings, Bloom will take over an Lovers of dance will prized collection. Ensemble entire precinct of the city (to be be delighted to welcome Marsyas, an early music announced), and will set the tone for back Nederlands Dans Theater, company, will perform the month to come. who last performed at the arias sung at St The Old Vic Theatre Company International Festival 11 years Cecilia’s Hall by Giusto has been a regular fixture here since ago. A triptych, with scores Fernando Tenducci, 1947, and returns this year with a from Max Richter and a celebrated Italian world premiere from renowned Philip Glass, the show castrato, when he

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EDINBURGH ART theme, The Making of the Future: FESTIVAL Now – presenting eight innovative 27 July-27 August commissioned projects at six sites www.edinburghartfestival.com across the old town, some of which haven’t been open to the public Although the Edinburgh Art Festival before. These commissions take their has only been going since 2004, inspiration from the first Festival 70 it brings together the many art years ago, and also the publication of institutions and galleries across the social activist Sir Patrick Geddes’ The capital, making it the biggest annual Making of the Future: A Manifesto and festival of art in the UK. a Project in 1917. Geddes, a visionary, One of the big names to watch arguably helped lay the foundations out for is a home-grown one – for an International Festival, as he Douglas Gordon – former Turner advocated art and culture as being the Prize winner and controversial building blocks of a successful society. contemporary artist, who uses film The Bothy Project is an and photography in the public experiment to base artists in remote domain to expose and overturn locations, creating an off-grid perceptions. The work – Black Burns network to see how the location – will be a site-specific piece based at affects their work. Bobby Niven, the the Scottish National Portrait Gallery founder, has been commissioned to (SNPG) in Queen Street focusing create a temporary structure along around the marble statue of Robert the same lines, but in the confines Burns that takes pride of place in the of the Johnston Terrace Wildlife main entrance hall there. Garden in the shadow of Edinburgh Also at the SNPG is A Perfect Castle. This garden was founded Chemistry – showcasing early by Geddes as a community garden photography by David Octavius at the end of the 19th century. The Hill and Robert Adamson. Dating space will become a workshop for from between 1843-1848, around artists Neil Bickerton, Daisy LaFarge, 100 pictures will be on display, Deirdre Nelson and Alison Scott. many of which are important social Visitors to this ‘social sculpture’ documents of the time, and offer a are invited to collaborate, discuss appeared there in 1769. fascinating glimpse into Edinburgh and share ideas for the duration of Contemporary music is gaining life in the Victorian era. the Festival, and there is a strong momentum in the International As well as showcasing art in environmental theme to the project, Festival, and this year sees ex-Pulp traditional venues, the Edinburgh including a weekly Forest School for frontman Jarvis Cocker collaborate Art Festival this year adopts the younger children. with Canadian pianist Chilly Gonzalez, to perform works from their new album, Room 29. Twice Mercury Prize winner PJ Harvey will also play two dates at the . Sixties folk legends The Incredible String Band make an appearance at the Festival too, with original member Mike Heron joined on stage by contemporary musicians inspired by the band. The International Festival will close in spectacular style with the Virgin Money Fireworks Concert, which sees more than 400,000 fireworks burst over Edinburgh’s iconic castle, choreographed to live music performed by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in Princes St Gardens. Sir Peter Maxwell Davies’s An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise will feature, as well as Stomp, by Sir Bobby Niven will create a collaborative space Lady Mary Hamilton (Campbell) Ruthven. James MacMillan. along the lines of his Bothy Project Part of the exhibition A Perfect Chemistry

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Five soldiers perform at new venue Hepburn House. Below: Burlesque act Chaz Royal © Andrew Rausch/ eyesolar

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 4-28 August www.edfringe.com

The Fringe began in 1947, when timers, and you do take a risk when former Charlotte Baptist Chapel on eight theatre groups arrived in buying a ticket. But that’s half the fun Rose Street. Edinburgh to perform at the – often you will discover a new talent Burlesque has proved a popular inaugural Edinburgh International and be one of the first audiences theme for many Fringe shows in Festival, and were refused entry to see someone who will become recent years, and there is a whole to the programme. Rather than stratospheric. Craig Ferguson, for section given over to cabaret and being discouraged, they went ahead example, first appeared at the Fringe variety. The Piccolo in and performed on the fringes of under the nom de plume Bing Hitler George Square aptly hosts many of the Festival anyway and so the in the mid-80s. He left Scotland to these shows, in a historic venue built Edinburgh Festival Fringe was born. find fame in the US, where he has in the 1920s. Chaz Royal returns The determination of those first appeared in many films, won with Best of Burlesque for a fifth Fringe performers to have their awards and presented The year, while Electric Cabaret work seen and to express their ideas Late, Late Show. He returns showcases different performers continues to inspire the Fringe to to the Fringe this year, every night. this day. The Fringe is an open access performing at a new The National Museum festival, where anyone with a story venue for 2017, Gilded of Scotland continues to to tell and a venue willing to host Balloon at Rose run “after hours” them can come and perform. The Theatre, in the Fringe is now the biggest arts festival and the largest platform for creative freedom of expression in the world, with more than 200 venues and thousands of performances taking place during August every year. There are some famous names appearing this year – TV stalwarts like Ruby Wax, Sue Perkins and Clive Anderson for instance, but many performers are young first-

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The Fringe attracts many circus acts

Free Fringe acts on The Royal Mile. Below: Craig Ferguson returns after 30 years

events with the often available for shows early on in at their Friday Takeover sessions the Fringe so check the programme during August. Various artists from for 2-for-1 days and go to the Virgin the Fringe will perform in the Money Half Price Hut, which opens spectacular surroundings of the on the Mound Precinct on 9 August. museum, there will be food and bars, Grab yourself a bargain, or even and the ticket price entitles you to just hang around at venues at the visit the Bonnie Prince Charlie and Pleasance and George Square, where the Jacobites exhibition. you may be approached and often There seems to be no shortage persuaded to of new venues springing up all over see a show the capital either. This year, for the you may first time, the Army will be lending never have Hepburn House, a working barracks, considered. to Fringe performers as Army @ The Fringe in Association with . A variety of shows will all cover military themes, such as post-traumatic stress and gender and race issues. Another new venue, Hibernian Football Club will also become a venue this year for Strange Town Theatres production, A Field of Our Own, the story of the founding of the club by first and second generation immigrants, and the way it shaped the city. Free and discounted tickets are

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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL Farida 12-28 August Khalaf will be talking www.edbookfest.co.uk about her Visit the leafy surroundings of incredible story Charlotte Square in Edinburgh’s West End for author talks, workshops, performances and signings. Between 12 and 28 August, the Edinburgh International Book Festival will serve up a variety of themes – one of which is entitled This Woman Can. As part of that theme, there is a rare appearance by Farida Khalaf, who, in 2014, was captured from her Iraqi village by ISIS fighters. The teenager was destined to be sold into slavery, but she escaped and Tennis was reunited with her mother and mum Judy brothers a year later. Her moving Murray also story is told in her book The Girl makes an appearance who Escaped ISIS. Hear from this at Charlotte inspiring young woman on 12 August. Square Also appearing as part of the This Woman Can theme is tennis guru Judy Murra y, who has promoted the sport tirelessly, and continues to fight, especially for young women who seek an entry into tennis. She will speak about her book Knowing the Score, which charts her own family’s ups and downs within the game, and shares insights into what it means to be the mother of two top tennis stars, Andy and Jamie. She appears on 15 August. Author and TV presenter Charley Boorman has made a successful career out of travelling the world on a motorbike, but it can lead to danger too. In 2016, the experienced biker collided with a car and broke both legs and his right hand. Not one to be outdone by this tragedy, Boorman has written a book, The Long Road Back, a cathartic journey of his recovery. He is still undergoing physiotherapy and may never be back to full health, but he says it won’t stop him getting back in the saddle to embark on another adventure sometime soon. Hear him speak on 15 August. Other highlights of the festival include children’s storytelling, as well as hands-on workshops. There is a well-stocked bookshop (of course) on site, showcasing many Scottish publishers, as well as titles from Marc Atkins Marc the authors appearing this year.

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This year, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo adds a Splash of Tartan to the proceedings

THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO 4-26 August www.edintattoo.co.uk

Since it began in 1950, this military spectacle has been thrilling audiences at the esplanade in front of every year. The last 18 years have been sell-outs, so it may be tricky to get a ticket, but if you do, you will tartan to go around already, what suit. Just add your splash to brighten be blown away by the pomp and with all those kilts and everything things up. It’s even more relevant in ceremony that combines dance, – but this year, the Tattoo is this, the Year of Archaeology, History music and special effects performed encouraging the audience to add a and Heritage. Tartan was once banned by military personnel from around ‘Splash of Tartan’ to their outfits. in Scotland, so all the more reason to the globe. Nowhere else do you get You don’t have to be Scottish, or celebrate its existence. The ‘Splash of the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, have a Clan connection – just wear Tartan’ initiative will be rolled out in and the thrill of seeing the Massed some tartan in your outfit to show partnership with other institutions such Pipes and Drums marching over the your support of what is, after all, as the National Museum of Scotland, drawbridge will stay with you forever. Scotland’s national fabric. It can be a who host a major exhibition this You might think there is enough ribbon, a bonnet or a full three-piece summer – The Jacobites.

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21 SHOPPING {Multrees Walk} SHOPPING – WITH STYLE Multrees Walk has special gifts, tempting treats and everyday essentials

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{Bus tours} ATTRACTIONS HOLD THE BUS! Want to see the sights in Edinburgh? A five-star Edinburgh Bus Tour is the perfect way to see the capital city

Edinburgh Bus Tours offer three tours that run throughout the year: n Edinburgh Tour n Majestic Tour n CitySightseeing. You can purchase individual tickets or a Grand ticket to use all three tours and see the whole city. Sights include Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Royal Yacht Britannia and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Tour offers a specially trained live guide in English and recorded commentaries in up to 10 languages are available on board CitySightseeing and the Majestic Tour. From now until 29 October, Edinburgh Bus Tours is also operating the “3 Bridges” bus tour from Edinburgh city centre to South Queensferry, paired with a boat tour on the Forth Belle on the Firth of Forth catching a glimpse of the iconic three bridges: the , the and the new . To find out more about all Edinburgh Bus Tours has to offer, why not pop into the Travelshop in Edinburgh city centre, close to the Airlink terminus, or visit www. edinburghtour.com to plan your journey in advance. View the capital in comfort and style

25 FOOD AND DRINK {Harvey Nichols} S IS FOR SUMMER Using seasonal Scottish produce, Harvey Nichols has created a fantastic new menu

“Summertime and the livin’ is easy,” sang jazz diva Ella Fitzgerald in her classic rendition of George Gershwin’s famous aria from Porgy and Bess – so why not make your summer easy too, by making a booking for the Summer Salmon salad Dining promotion at Harvey is just one of the Nichols, Edinburgh – and enjoy a starters you can complimentary cocktail. choose from on the This popular event is back on the new summer menu from menu this summer at the luxury Harvey Nichols. The Forth Floor Brasserie has one of the retailer’s award-winning Forth Floor best views in Edinburgh, below Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie in the centre of the city. In addition to enjoying a three-course meal, featuring fabulous seasonal produce, you’ll also be able to sip your specially created summer cocktail while taking in the spectacular views across Edinburgh’s historic skyline and the magnificent Firth of Forth. The Forth Floor Brasserie offers dining in a casual and welcoming environment and its summer dishes include sea bass with chickpeas, tomato and mussels with a fennel jam, as well as roast pork belly with Asian-style THREE greens. Vegetarians will COURSES be delighted with wild AND A mushroom pappardelle COCKTAIL and tarragon oil, and desserts include chocolate, FROM £22 Desserts include So why not make your ice creams and sorbets and classics such as lemon summertime special by booking a special key lime pie. tart and Black Forest a table at Harvey Nichols and sit The Forth Floor Restaurant gateau plus a selection of back and savour Scotland’s finest provides the ultimate dining ice creams and sorbets. seasonal produce in a unique dining experience and prides itself on The Brasserie menu of three environment. showcasing the finest Scottish courses and complimentary cocktail produce, which includes mackerel is £22, while the Restaurant offer is For more information about the and wood pigeon for starters, and sea £33. Both promotions run from the Summer Dining promotion and times trout, rabbit and summer vegetables beginning of July until the end of when you can book, please visit in the choice for main courses. August. www.harveynichols.com

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LONG HAUL TO SUCCESS Edinburgh Airport’s support smooths the way for Team Muirhead’s curling sensations in their quest for medals

27 INTERVIEW {Team Muirhead}

Scotland is a road and is essential to our us, having that public display at the nation of exceptional success. It is so important to arrive airport is fantastic and encourages a sporting talent. Building at championships rested and lot more people to recognise us and on its success is dependent on properly nourished, to give us speak to us about curling.” our sportsmen and women receiving the best chance.” Edinburgh Airport is committed the best support, financially and And for Team Muirhead, it’s to supporting the team and helping emotionally. more than just the financial support to raise the profile of curling Four of the finest Scottish sporting the airport offers. “We had a nice in Scotland and beyond. The stars are part of Team Muirhead – surprise recently when we checked sponsorship is also a great way to Scotland’s women’s curling team. in at Edinburgh Airport and spotted celebrate the fact that Scotland is Since their debut in 2012, the a giant team picture at the entrance, nurturing world-class teams. sportswomen have been one of the it was wonderful to see,” said Eve. “We are really committed to most successful female teams in “Many thousands of people are showcasing curling in the best light the world and regularly compete at seeing that and it’s getting people but our real drive is always to enjoy international events. interested in us as a team and in the the sport,” added Vicki. “If you can The current line-up of Eve sport of curling.” get enjoyment from the sport, have Muirhead, Anna Sloan, Vicki Adams Lauren added: “For any athlete, a good time and make good friends and Lauren Gray have just beaten off flying the flag for your country is along the way, then it is all worth it. stiff competition to take bronze at something you always dream about This is also essential in helping our the World Championships in Beijing. and we have that great honour. For team dynamics.” The games in March followed on And ensuring the team members from their success in 2016 when they are prepared for events, despite long also clinched bronze at the European periods of travel, is critical, as Anna Championships on home turf at Intu explained: “Our partnership with Braehead in Glasgow. Edinburgh Airport provides us with It is their ongoing dedication lots of support but a key benefit to us and commitment that caught the is getting access to the lounge before attention of Edinburgh Airport, and our flights. With the number of hours in March 2016 it was announced it that we are sitting about travelling, would be official sponsor. With its busy travel the lounge really helps us switch off Team Skip Eve said: “The ongoing schedule, the team for a time, letting us prepare mentally support we receive has been benefits from being able for the next stage and eat some fantastic. We are proud to work with delicious food. These may sound like the airport. to relax in the airport simple things, but they all add up and “We spend a lot of time travelling lounge before flying when you have to go out and perform to and from events around the world, at your best, with so many people and our sponsorship really helps us the flag for Scotland at watching and relying on you, then live a better lifestyle while on the international events you realise how vital it all is.

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launching into another packed training regime ahead of the Games.

Eve said: “Since Federation Curling © World winning that Olympic Bronze medal at the Sochi Olympic Games in 2014, our big goal has been on doing even better in 2018 and to do what we have to to be the best. We train on a Bronze medallists, World Women’s daily basis, including Curling Championships, Beijing, March cardio and strength 2017. From Left to right: Glenn Howard exercises. It is hard (Coach), Kelly Schafer (Alternate), Lauren work and it does become Gray (Lead), Vicki Adams (2nd), Anna all consuming, but we really Sloan (3rd) and Eve Muirhead (Skip) enjoy what we do and without sponsorship, none of it would be possible.” Wherever the team is in the world, “The sponsorship really gives us the girls are proud of where they the chance to showcase the sport come from, and to represent both around the world and provides us Scotland and Great Britain. with incredible opportunities.” “It is always great to be able to The team’s impressive medals haul represent our country and we have also include World and European been at the top of our sport for titles and it was the first European some time and we are determined to team to ever win the title stay here. on Canadian soil in 2015. “In Scotland, there is so much Now the side is stronger than ever world-class sporting talent and to be KEY ACHIEVEMENTS following a recent tweak in line- part of that, as a team participating OF TEAM MUIRHEAD up and coaching staff and they are in championships and winning turning their attention to preparing medals, is great and certainly keeps for next year’s Winter Olympics in us motivated. 2017 Pyeongchang, South Korea, which “The Olympics are not far away World Championship Bronze Medallists take place from 9 to 25 February 2018. now and we are pleased to be the The team is planning to have a team that is going to represent Great 2016 few weeks off in the summer before Britain at the Games.” Player’s Champions, European Bronze Medallists, Scottish Champions, EDF Energy City of Perth Ladies International Champions 2015 Grand Slam of Curling Champions, Player’s Champions, Scottish Champions, European Masters Champions © Anil Mungal / Sportsnet Mungal © Anil 2014 Sochi Olympics, Bronze; Canadian Open, Winners; European Championships, Bronze; Colonial Square Ladies Classic, Winners 2013 World Champions, Scottish Champions and Player’s Champions 2012 European Champions Multi-title winners Eve, and Scottish Champions Anna, Vicki and Lauren 29 ACCOMMODATION {Aparthotels Adagio}

MISSION POSSIBLE The recently opened Adagio Aparthotel, on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, combines the flexibility of studio apartments with the comfort and convenience of a hotel

This former 1930s seaman’s to give a modern, boutique feel. mission in the Canongate used to There are quirky touches – a portrait serve a decent meal to old sailors. of 007, as played by our very own It has now been transformed into a Sean Connery, graces the walls, along cutting-edge, 146-unit aparthotel, with images of deer and Edinburgh minutes from Waverley Station, and rooftops. Of course there is Wi-Fi, next to the thriving New Waverley an LCD television and a clever sector of the city. French company bluetooth speaker which allows you Adagio is a key player in the to play your own music. Weekly aparthotel world, with scores on the cleaning is included in the price of continent, but only one in Scotland. the studio, and if you are staying Business travellers today long for longer, there is a laundry in the a home from home when they are basement, along with a small gym on the road. Staying in one of the where you can get your fitness fix. affordable studio apartments allows You can opt to have breakfast in them to cook their own meals using the common area on the ground the compact kitchen. All crockery, floor – and this space changes to a cutlery and pans are supplied, and welcoming lounge during the day there is even a half-size dishwasher, and the evening. There is table microwave, sink and fridge. Meetings in use, providing extra space and a football and chess, encouraging can be conducted in the room, more business-like atmosphere. The guests to meet and chat. thanks to the ingenious Murphy bed, decor is of muted tones, and uses Food essentials such as milk can which flips into the wall when not wood laminates and velvet cushions be bought from the mini market in

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Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile. Prices for a studio apartment start at £60 per night dependent on dates. The ingenious flip-up bed See www.adagio-city.com for more provides extra space information. Or call 0131 322 8299.

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33 Why not start your visit by his wife, Margaret Morris, popping in to one of our many inspired choreographer, Perth is a hub for the pavement café’s around artist, movement therapist St John’s Place, and take in and author. arts. Nestled on the the great views of the historic banks of the River Tay, 15th century St John’s Kirk. With the publication of ‘Fair If Perth’s medieval history Maid of Perth’, by Sir Walter it boasts a wealth of appeals, follow the route of Scott, Perth was dubbed ‘The history, culture and the old city walls along Canal Fair City’. You can still visit the Street, Methven Street and house featured in the novel, entertainment. Mill Street. now transformed into a visitor and educational centre by The a great range of cuisines. the Activity Centre, and take Take the time to check Royal Scottish Geographical Or find all the ingredients Perth offers no part in organised excursions out Perth Museum and Art Society. It features displays on for a fabulous picnic in the shortage of award- on the river. Perth is also a dream Gallery: approaching its 200th geographical issues and the award-winning bakers and winning eateries location for lovers of birthday it is one of the oldest history of Perth. delicatessens that make Perth For alternative water sport, the great outdoors museums in the UK. There City Centre a foodie’s paradise. visit Perth Leisure Pool, one of is something of interest for Within the house you can unusual vivid blue Himalayan Scotland’s most popular visitor everyone, with permanent see a substantial section of Work off lunch by taking a poppy, Meconopsis. attractions since it opened in exhibitions displaying the medieval wall, part of the leisurely stroll around the city’s 1988. This wonderful venue artistic, social, and natural Blackfriar’s Monastery where two spacious public parks, Visitors can also take in the boasts training water, leisure history of the district. the Scottish King James I was the North and South Inch. The developing national collection water, flumes, a gym, health killed in 1437. city is a consistent Beautiful of heathers. It is planned the suite and so much more. Continue your cultural Britain Award winner, and you garden will host 950 species of fix with a visit to the For lunch, Perth offers no can follow various walks, and heather, forming an important As thoughts turn to dinner, Fergusson Gallery, which shortage of award-winning trails such as the River Tay and unique national collection. look out for the restaurants celebrates the life and work eateries. The city centre is Public Arts Trail. This features 22 Back in the city centre, a great that serve the great selection of JD Fergusson, the great renowned for its fantastic different sculptures, which draw selection of unique independent of home grown local produce. pioneer of modern art; and food and drink, offering inspiration from the river and its boutiques sit alongside well- There are plenty to choose from! wildlife; and the city’s history. known big-name stores to offer a little retail therapy. If After dinner entertainment Balhousie Castle, on the North shopping’s not your bag, Perth is ranges from fantastic theatre, Inch, is home of the Black also a dream location for lovers events and concerts at either Watch Museum. Recently of the great outdoors: there are Perth Concert Hall or Perth awarded 5 star status by many great routes for cycling Theatre, or check out a film VisitScotland, it tells almost and walking. Or take in a round at The Playhouse, Perth’s three centuries of history for of golf at the King James VI Golf independent 7-screen cinema this elite regiment. It also has Club on the outskirts of Perth, that also features an IMAX a great café and gift shop. (or relive the Ryder Cup spirit on screen. the famous Gleneagles course). Gardeners and botanists head To end the day, Perth has loads to Branklyn Garden, overlooking You can also try your hand with of bustling pubs and slick the city, to see its outstanding a rod and reel, at the Willowgate bars, all in close proximity, collection of rhododendrons, Fisheries. It comprises a 9-acre with a number holding the alpines, herbaceous and peat- fly-only trout loch and four coveted Best Bar None Award. garden plants. Branklyn holds miles of salmon fishing on the With great live music on offer national collections of various River Tay. You can also hire to boot, there is definitely plants, including the striking and canoes and paddle boards from something for everyone.

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RC1199_Capital ad.indd 1 09/03/2017 16:03 Why not start your visit by his wife, Margaret Morris, popping in to one of our many inspired choreographer, Perth is a hub for the pavement café’s around artist, movement therapist St John’s Place, and take in and author. arts. Nestled on the the great views of the historic banks of the River Tay, 15th century St John’s Kirk. With the publication of ‘Fair If Perth’s medieval history Maid of Perth’, by Sir Walter it boasts a wealth of appeals, follow the route of Scott, Perth was dubbed ‘The history, culture and the old city walls along Canal Fair City’. You can still visit the Street, Methven Street and house featured in the novel, entertainment. Mill Street. now transformed into a visitor and educational centre by The a great range of cuisines. the Activity Centre, and take Take the time to check Royal Scottish Geographical Or find all the ingredients Perth offers no part in organised excursions out Perth Museum and Art Society. It features displays on for a fabulous picnic in the shortage of award- on the river. Perth is also a dream Gallery: approaching its 200th geographical issues and the award-winning bakers and winning eateries location for lovers of birthday it is one of the oldest history of Perth. delicatessens that make Perth For alternative water sport, the great outdoors museums in the UK. There City Centre a foodie’s paradise. visit Perth Leisure Pool, one of is something of interest for Within the house you can unusual vivid blue Himalayan Scotland’s most popular visitor everyone, with permanent see a substantial section of Work off lunch by taking a poppy, Meconopsis. attractions since it opened in exhibitions displaying the medieval wall, part of the leisurely stroll around the city’s 1988. This wonderful venue artistic, social, and natural Blackfriar’s Monastery where two spacious public parks, Visitors can also take in the boasts training water, leisure history of the district. the Scottish King James I was the North and South Inch. The developing national collection water, flumes, a gym, health killed in 1437. city is a consistent Beautiful of heathers. It is planned the suite and so much more. Continue your cultural Britain Award winner, and you garden will host 950 species of fix with a visit to the For lunch, Perth offers no can follow various walks, and heather, forming an important As thoughts turn to dinner, Fergusson Gallery, which shortage of award-winning trails such as the River Tay and unique national collection. look out for the restaurants celebrates the life and work eateries. The city centre is Public Arts Trail. This features 22 Back in the city centre, a great that serve the great selection of JD Fergusson, the great renowned for its fantastic different sculptures, which draw selection of unique independent of home grown local produce. pioneer of modern art; and food and drink, offering inspiration from the river and its boutiques sit alongside well- There are plenty to choose from! wildlife; and the city’s history. known big-name stores to offer a little retail therapy. If After dinner entertainment Balhousie Castle, on the North shopping’s not your bag, Perth is ranges from fantastic theatre, Inch, is home of the Black also a dream location for lovers events and concerts at either Watch Museum. Recently of the great outdoors: there are Perth Concert Hall or Perth awarded 5 star status by many great routes for cycling Theatre, or check out a film VisitScotland, it tells almost and walking. Or take in a round at The Playhouse, Perth’s three centuries of history for of golf at the King James VI Golf independent 7-screen cinema this elite regiment. It also has Club on the outskirts of Perth, that also features an IMAX a great café and gift shop. (or relive the Ryder Cup spirit on screen. the famous Gleneagles course). Gardeners and botanists head To end the day, Perth has loads to Branklyn Garden, overlooking You can also try your hand with of bustling pubs and slick the city, to see its outstanding a rod and reel, at the Willowgate bars, all in close proximity, collection of rhododendrons, Fisheries. It comprises a 9-acre with a number holding the alpines, herbaceous and peat- fly-only trout loch and four coveted Best Bar None Award. garden plants. Branklyn holds miles of salmon fishing on the With great live music on offer national collections of various River Tay. You can also hire to boot, there is definitely plants, including the striking and canoes and paddle boards from something for everyone.

PLAN YOUR VISIT @PerthCityCentre perthcity.co.uk #PerfectPerthshire #exploreperth #perthistheplace

RC1199_Capital ad.indd 1 09/03/2017 16:03 AIRPORT NEWS {Latest routes}

SPANISH STROLL EasyJet has launched its new route to the city of Bilbao in the heart of the Basque region of northern . It is famed for its cuisine – choose to dine in one of the many Michelin-starred restaurants, or sample Basque-style tapas in one of the many pintxos bars. The city has many art nouveau buildings, but is also home to the innovative Frank Gehry designed Guggenheim Museum, pictured right. Near to the Bay of Biscay, the climate is an oceanic one, with 26ºC being an average temperature in July and August. www.easyjet.com NEW ROUTES

SNOW JOKE New specialist ski airline PowdAir will be flying direct from Edinburgh to the Swiss town of Sion for the skiing season. Previously exclusively used by the military, the small airbase is now open to the public, and is close to many of HERE COMES THE SUN The Santa Catalina area of the the most popular ski resorts. BA CityFlyer will be operating city, once home to fishermen, Sion is less than an hour from a weekly flight to Palma in has undergone a transformation, Verbier and Zermatt, while Majorca this summer. Palma is and become the cool place to Thyon is only around 20 on the south coast of the island, hang out. During the day, you minutes away. Traditionally, situated in the Bay of Palma, can go clothes shopping or visit Geneva was the only choice for close to many of the hotels and galleries, while at night, the clubs skiers travelling to Switzerland, the nightlife. The city is steeped and bars come alive. but now snowsports in history, having been founded You can escape the hustle and enthusiasts can spend less time by the Romans, captured by the bustle though, by hiring a bike transferring and more time on Byzantines and later occupied and heading east to the tranquil the slopes. What’s more, bulky by the Moors. Many medieval beach at Portixol. It’s a popular ski bags don’t incur an extra buildings survive, including place for picnics, and many charge. www.powdair.ski Europe’s first circular castle, locals come here for some peace Bellver Castle (pictured). and quiet.

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SCOTLAND’S AIRLINE Loganair, which has traditionally operated under the Flybe franchise, is branching out on its own from 1 September 2017. The airline, which was founded more than 50 years ago to help connect island communities, will continue to service Orkney, Shetland and the Hebrides, while launching a new route to the Isle of Man and Norwich. Bookings for flights after 1 September can be made via its dedicated online system on www.loganair.co.uk

HOLIDAY TIME Jet2 is launching 32 new routes from Edinburgh Airport, including Italian cities Verona and Naples. Also on its radar is As Scotland’s busiest airport, one of the newest holiday destinations, Costa de Almeria, in the Edinburgh is set to become Andalucian peninsula of Spain. Already very popular, this region even busier – with a raft of is perfect for sun worshippers, but offers great opportunities for watersports and nature lovers. Exclusive to the operator this new connections announced summer is Antalya in Turkey and the Greek island of Kos. for summer and beyond www.jet2.com

AMERICAN SKY Manhattan, Providence Airport Low-cost airline Norwegian has in the capital city of Rhode been causing a stir with its cheap Island and Hartford Bradley flights to North America from International Airport in central Edinburgh. It will be using three Connecticut. US airports for the Edinburgh Norwegian will be using flights: Stewart International single aisle Boeing 737 aircraft. Airport in the Southern Hudson Find out more and book, visit Valley, around 65 miles north of www.norwegian.com/uk

37 BLOG {View on the world} INDIA – MY TOP 5 Edinburgh Airport blogger Robin McKelvie shares some of his favourite places

India is one of those destinations that is instantly exotic, instantly evocative and instantly beguiling. I’ve been to more than 100 countries and when I go to India it still elicits pangs of genuine jealousy and serious curiosity among my friends. India can be hard to pin down. And no wonder as it boasts a massive population of well over a billion people and is a massive land mass too. To me, it often feels more like a continent look at, even more so when you The Taj Mahal will than a country, and it certainly felt that find out it was built by one man to take your breath way on my recent month-long trip immortalise the memory of his dear away, above. If there, when I spent hours every day wife. He too lies buried there. Most you want to see a tiger, head to just getting between places. people come at sunset. Ranthambore I’m here to fire up your National Park, imagination for your own travels 3: Ranthambore National Park right now. I’d like to share with you my India is the best place in the world five places in India you have to visit… to see tigers in the wild. Sightings 5: Goa are rare at many of its nature In the 1960s, 1: Delhi reserves and national parks. Not so the western There are myriad Indian cities to at Ranthanmbore where in summer ex-Portuguese choose from, but there is really the chances of seeing a wild tiger are enclave of Goa only one Delhi. New Delhi, to as high as 90 per cent! The bountiful was a haven for give it its full name, is a gloriously birdlife and leopards are also a joy. hippies in search of terrifying, thrilling, senses battering “finding themselves”. Today introduction to India. Head into Old 4: Himalayas tourism has well and truly found Delhi and you will be sharing the Mention the Himalayas and most Goa and its sweep of sandy beaches. streets not only with rampaging cars people think of seriously tough Yes it may be quite developed and seemingly oblivious pedestrians, mountaineering in Nepal. Well, India these days, but the beaches are still but motorbikes, tuk tuks, cows, pigs also has a swathe of the Himalayas gorgeous, the waters warm and and even monkeys! A fun way to and the good news is that you explore clear and tourism has brought many get acquainted is with India City the lower slopes and their villages benefits. Visit today and there are Walks, who offer cycle rickshaw rides without crampons or other tourists hotels to suit all budgets, a wide through the craziest parts of town too. I caught a train from New choice of restaurants and plenty and can help you choose safe street Delhi up to the Almora district of nightlife spots that bang food too. where I hiked up into the on into the night. mountains around 2,000m 2: The Taj Mahal high. Trekking from Official Edinburgh Wow, wow and wow again! My village to village really Airport blogger Robin job may involve finding words to opened up these remote McKelvie has visited describe things, but on first sighting communities for me, all more than 100 countries, what is perhaps the world’s most the while enjoying distant 400 cities and even beautiful architectural creation the views of the snow-capped travelled 15,000km by train only word most people stumble out Himalayas as I went. The people from Edinburgh to Hong Kong. is “Wow!” This remarkable tomb in here were very natural. I chanced And back again! Follow him on marble, precious and semi-precious upon some local kids with my guide Instagram and Twitter. i: instagram. stone is breathtaking and like no and joined them for a game of cricket com/robinmckelvietravels other. It is unbearably romantic to before going to see their school. t: @robinmckelvie

38 {Excellence Awards} FOOD

EVERYONE’S A WINNER!

Scotland’s food and drink industry is worth about £15bn per year, so it is only right that those responsible for excellence in their field are rewarded

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Fred Berkmiller and his l’escargot restaurants won the Scottish Sourcing award

More than 820 guests attended the chocolate market, and the judges described Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards the product as being of good quality with a on 18 May in Edinburgh’s International nice, strong flavour. Conference Centre. The Grocer-sponsored category Own Fondly dubbed Scotland’s food and drink Label Product of the Year, a new category “Oscars”, the awards recognised 25 winners added this year and in line with the direction in categories spanning every part of the the industry is moving in, recognised the industry, from Primary Producer of demand for high-quality products within not the Year to Young Talent, and a just artisan produce, but across all levels of multitude of different product- the industry such as the bigger tasted sectors. supermarkets. Aldi was the The annual awards, hosted by inaugural winner for its chef and TV personality Simon Specially Selected Orkney Rimmer, are organised by Caramel Shortbread. Scotland Food & Drink and run in One of the awards’ standout partnership with the Royal categories, Scottish Sourcing, Highland and Agricultural Society crowned last year’s winner of of Scotland (RHASS), with Asda the Food Pioneer Award, Fred as headline sponsor. Berkmiller, and his l’escargot Not only did Chocolate Tree restaurants as winner. An from East Lothian take home ambassador for Scotland’s fantastic the Confectionery, Drink & larder, the only core ingredient Snacking award, they also won Fred doesn’t source in Scotland is the coveted title of Product of the rabbit due to the lack of availability. Year – sponsored by the Royal He also recently received Highland and Agricultural Society recognition for bringing of Scotland – for their Whisky Scottish-bred Mangalitsa meat Nibs. The business was praised for to his Edinburgh customers, its innovation in the growing craft a meat extremely rare in

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Loch Ness Spirits Ltd won the new Distilling category, while Chocolate Tree’sWhisky Nibs were named Product of the Year

The range of talented winners across 25 categories highlighted the industry as one that is developing and diversifying fast, with great potential

the UK scene, originating in Hungary. Among those celebrating on the evening were Graham’s the Family Dairy for Dairy; Peelham Farm Produce for Meat; Stewart Brewing Ltd for Brewing, and Loch Fyne Oysters for Fish & Seafood. For the first time, Brewing and Distilling were given dedicated categories due to the growth in both sectors. The Brewing champion was Stewart Brewing Ltd from Edinburgh, whose beer Radical Road beat off strong competition with its punchy flavours. Loch Ness Spirits Ltd was crowned the winner of Distilling with its Loch Ness Gin, which is made with local juniper berries. With the people behind the produce playing such a huge part in making the industry the success it is currently, the categories of Young Talent won by Liam Pennycook of Strathearn Distillery, and Food Pioneer, won by Graham Suttle of Kained Holdings, were highly celebrated and will hopefully highlight the industry as one that is developing and diversifying fast, with great career potential for younger generations and room to grow for those already succeeding.

For more information visit www.foodanddrink.scot

41 EXPERIENCE CAPITAL ONLINE We love the printed version of the magazine, but sometimes only digital will do

At last! Capital magazine has a website! Now you can get your fix of Capital features online, anytime you like. And if Twitter’s your thing, then follow us on @capital_exper where we will try to keep you entertained and informed. The website is a combination of things to see and do in Edinburgh, as well as travel- related features, including destinations served by Edinburgh Airport. We have stories from previous issues of the magazine, and look out for our competitions and offers too. The site is fully responsive, so it can be viewed on a desktop computer or mobile device. Go on, take a look today at www.capitalexperience.co.uk and let us know what you think.

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{Ther Scotch Whisky Experience} ATTRACTIONS

THE AMBER NECTAR

Thirty-five years in the Claive Vidiz is reunited with the making, the World’s Largest World’s Largest Collection of Scotch Collection of Scotch Whisky, which includes a Buchanan’s Whisky is the jewel in Blended Scotch Whisky from 1897 the crown of Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience

Comprising 3,384 bottles, the World’s Largest Collection of Scotch Whisky gives a snapshot of whisky through the ages, with bottles dating back to the late 19th century sitting alongside commemorative releases and quirky one-offs, such as the 32-piece whisky-filled chess set. The world-beating collection was created by Brazilian whisky “In Brazil, we have an expression Scotch Whisky Experience have had enthusiast Claive Vidiz. In a bid to – ‘the good son returns home’ – but whilst passing through it.” keep it together, it was bought by it felt only right that the collection’s Every tour passes through the Diageo 10 years ago, before being ‘father’ should come back to check Collection, which is housed in a installed in a stunning vault at the on his offspring,” explained Claive on specially designed glass and marble five-star whisky visitor attraction. his return to Scotland. temperature-regulated vault, and it Since it was first unveiled at The “Assembling the collection was can also play host to private dining Scotch Whisky Experience, more driven by my passion for Scotch experiences and drinks receptions. than 1.2 million people have basked whisky and I never expected to sell Unfortunately, all the bottles in in its amber glow. it. It gave me an immense amount of the Collection remain firmly sealed. This spring, Claive was reunited pleasure bringing all these diverse But The Scotch Whisky Experience with his collection for the first time whiskies together, and it’s been is still a whisky lover’s paradise, with in almost a decade, when he returned fantastic to hear about the joy and over 440 bottles of Scotch whisky to to Scotland from his home in Brazil. sense of wonder visitors to The savour across the venue’s two bars.

45 AIRPORT NEWS {Latest updates} SCOTLAND AND CHINA MOVE CLOSER TOGETHER In May, Edinburgh Airport The agreement was signed signed a historic partnership in Edinburgh, with Beijing agreement with Beijing Airport, Airport Chief Executive further strengthening the ties ZhiLiang Han travelling to the between Scotland and China. capital to learn more about The airports will collaborate the city. on commercial opportunities The Lord Provost of the available, and agree to share City of Edinburgh, Frank Ross, skills and experience to forge said: “Our investment team new ideas and open up new already has a strong presence markets. promoting Edinburgh as a Edinburgh Airport’s Chief quality location for investment Executive Gordon Dewar throughout China and our travelled to Beijing last year as a many other links include the guest of China’s capital airport, two pandas, Tian Tian and which processes more than 90 Yang Guang, being gifted to million passengers a year. Edinburgh by the Chinese “We can learn lots from Government to horticultural them,” he said, adding, “Our connections dating back more performance in Edinburgh has made understanding that this partnership than 100 years.” airports across the world sit up and will create will allow us to be more take note and I‘m sure that there competitive in the Chinese market Pictured: Edinburgh Airport’s Chief are areas in which we can offer ideas and brings the prospect of a direct Executive, Gordon Dewar, with to Beijing. air link between Scotland and China Beijing Airport Chief Executive “I believe that the shared ever closer.” ZhiLiang Han

CALL OF THE SEA Here’s a rare opportunity to get your hands on a very special limited edition of Old Pulteney – also known as ‘The Maritime Malt’. The 1985 single malt whisky has been matured in American ex-bourbon casks and bottled at a cask strength of 51% ABV. With a smooth, sugary, honeycomb taste, the finish is fruity and long-lasting. Only 168 bottles are available, each in a bespoke sailcloth bag, and these will be on sale at the end of August REFUEL ON THE GO exclusively at the Edinburgh Remember that once you’ve International Airport branch been through security, you can of World of Whiskies, retailing refill your water bottle at our at around £275 per bottle. airside drinking fountain. Our Customers can pre-order at www. food outlets also offer a handy worldofwhiskies.com and collect takeaway service, so you can from the airport. choose to take food on the flight with you. 46 {Latest updates} AIRPORT NEWS

GIVING SOMETHING BACK Edinburgh Airport regularly awards funding grants to schools and community projects in and around the Lothians and Fife. The Edinburgh Airport Community Board was established in 2012 to promote health and wellbeing, and has so far given out £600,000 worth of aid to deserving organisations. One of the latest recipients is Queensferry Churches Care in the Community. It helps to provide day care to older people in the Kirkliston and South Queensferry area, and will we help use the award to provide music and exercise classes to its members. Carol Findlay, Fundraising and Public Relations Co-ordinator you think at Queensferry Care, said: “The power of music has an amazing ability to bring back memories and it encourages fun, laughter outside and conversations.” Carmondean Primary School in Livingston also received an award the that will go towards providing better box playground facilities, such as netting, wooden logs and decking. Teacher Laura Smith said: “The benefits of this funding will be phenomenal; it will help us achieve better outcome for the pupils, creating a stronger sense of wellbeing and providing a space outdoors that our children are inspired by, are proud of and love to be in.” These are just two of the 20 recipients of the recent funding grant of £40,000 from the Edinburgh Airport From apps and Community Board. Applications are encouraged from advertising to eligible organisations and charities. Visit the website at publications and www.bit.ly/CEcommunityboard presentations – and everything in between – we are experts in engagement, creating powerful, award-winning communications across every platform to help you connect with the people who matter most.

GETTING HERE It’s easier than ever to get to and from Edinburgh Airport. Lothian Buses now operates the 200 Skylink service, which connects to and the north of Edinburgh. www.connectcommunications.co.uk See page 49 for more details. Tel: 0141 561 0300 West Lothian has a new service connecting Livingston to Edinburgh Airport. The 21A runs hourly during the day. For more details, see www.bit.ly/CE21A Don’t forget Edinburgh Gateway rail station, which connects ScotRail trains from Fife to the the tram system for onward journeys to Edinburgh Airport. £ For more information, visit www.bit.ly/CEgateway Websites Apps Brochures Advertising Videos Design

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JUST THE TICKET Two airport bus services to whisk you to the heart of the city in ease and comfort

Just arrived at Edinburgh The routes of the two services are Airport and want a quick and available on the Lothian website – comfortable journey into the city? www.lothianbuses.co.uk – but if you Then hop on a Lothian bus and have just arrived at the airport and within half an hour you’ll be in want advice on what bus is right Scotland’s exciting capital city. for you, you can get friendly advice There are now two Lothian from the Airlink kiosk, located just services that can whisk visitors to and outside Edinburgh Airport Domestic from Edinburgh Airport: Airlink is the Arrivals. A Lothian representative express service which goes straight will be happy to answer your to the centre of the city, terminating questions, provide tickets for at Waverley Bridge beside Waverley either of these services and advise Railway Station, just off the world- on Lothian’s other day services, famous Princes Street; or there’s including Service 35 which also the Skylink service, which takes serves the airport. customers along the north of the city An Open Return Ticket from the to Ocean Terminal on Edinburgh’s airport to Edinburgh for each service rejuvenated waterfront area at costs £7.50 for an adult and £3 for a Leith, renowned for its high-quality child (under 16 years old). For best restaurants and home of Her Majesty value, an Adult Network Day ticket The Queen’s Royal Yacht Britannia. for £9, allows unlimited travel on all Airlink is a 24/7 express service Lothian services across the city all day from the airport to Edinburgh, – a great way to discover Edinburgh. departing every 10 minutes between So whether you have just arrived 4.30am and 12.35am, and every at the airport and want to travel 30 minutes outwith these times. runs every half an hour from the on to Edinburgh, or are a resident The return service leaves Waverley airport to Ocean Terminal from 4am and looking to head off on holiday, Bridge every 10 minutes between through to midnight. Lothian provide two hassle-free and 4am and midnight, and every Both the Airlink and Skylink buses convenient transfer routes to get you 30 minutes outwith these times. provide comfortable seating with to your destination in comfort and Skylink launched in April to luggage areas, CCTV, next-stop audio on time. provide a new service from the announcements and free on-board airport to the north of Edinburgh Wi-Fi. The Airlink service offers For more details of timetables, for visitors as well as residents and other conveniences such as power tickets and route maps, visit airport employees. This service points and USB charging points. www.lothianbuses.co.uk/airport

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EDINBURGH’S 101 OBJECTS – UNTIL APRIL 2018 In celebration of 2017 being Scotland’s year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, a bespoke website has been created and filled with 101 of Edinburgh’s most intriguing treasures. From the prestigious to the prosaic, each object has a fascinating tale to tell. Viewers can sift through these stories online, then visit them in person at locations across the city, exploring the city’s great wealth of history. To assist riffling through this vast trove, the list has been sorted into themes, such as City of Innovation, Arts and Performance, Everyday Living and On the Dark Side. Buried among the curiosities are several mementoes of the anniversaries that Edinburgh is celebrating this year: it is 70 years since the city exploded with arts festivals and 250 years since Edinburgh decided to expand with a plan for a New Town north of what is now Princes Street Gardens. Find out more, and see a full list of objects at edinburgh.org/101

TOUR OF BRITAIN GRAND DEPART – 3 SEPTEMBER Edinburgh, an incredibly cycle-friendly city with an extensive network of traffic-free routes with great scenery, is hosting the start of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain – the UK’s biggest professional cycle race – for the first time ever this September. Stage One of the race will start outside St Giles’ Cathedral, on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, then head through East Lothian and into the Scottish Borders, finishing in the town of Kelso. The 188km opening leg will also include a 79km loop in the Scottish Borders, giving fans at the finish in Kelso town centre the opportunity to see some of the world’s top riders in action twice. Find out more at edinburgh.org/whats-on/tour-of-britain- grand-depart

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Sweetspot {Summer highlights} EVENTS IT’S ALL HAPPENING Notwithstanding the ‘other Festivals’ – Edinburgh also plays host to many other events this summer. Here’s our pick of some of the best

EDINBURGH FOODIES FESTIVAL – 4-6 AUGUST The UK’s biggest food drinks, Michelin-starred chefs, festival is returning to healthy living and street food, along Edinburgh this August, with tea, cider, a kids’ cookery bringing with it the school and live music. The chance to meet 2016’s Artisan Market provides MasterChef winner Jane opportunities to Devonshire and new Great sample and buy from British Bake Off judge Prue the very best of local Leith, along with acclaimed produce while the Bar local culinary talents Bus serves refreshing like Mark Greenaway, Neil cocktails – something you Forbes and Fraser Allen as might need if you also decide they cook their signature to compete in the Chilli Eating recipes. Competition! The festival promises Find out more at edinburgh. something for everyone, org/whats-on/foodies- with theatre tents devoted festival to cakes and desserts,

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RIDING OF THE MARCHES 17 SEPTEMBER The annual horseback Riding Of The Marches commemorates the return of the Captain of the City Band, Randolph Murray, to Edinburgh, clutching the Ancient Blue Blanket Banner to deliver the message of the Scottish Army’s defeat at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. Every year, around 250-300 horses and riders take part. Anyone with a horse is welcome to register as long as they are confident handling a horse for seven hours in a group of more than 200 riders. With a morning chase around the outskirts of the city boundaries, the afternoon involves a procession up the Royal Mile in the afternoon, led by a pipe band and watched by thousands of spectators. You can find out more at edinburgh.org/

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KILTWALK EDINBURGH 2017 – 17 SEPTEMBER Kiltwalk is an annual fundraising Supported by The Hunter Foundation, event encouraging people of they will add 10 per cent to all funds all ages and abilities to don raised, meaning 110 per cent will go their kilts and get walking to to a Scottish charity of your choice. raise money for more Scottish Official Pit Stop Partners along the These are just a few of charities than ever before. Three routes way will be on hand to supply water, the great events coming around Edinburgh, each ending at BT snacks, entertainment, great banter up. To keep up to date , mean you can and encouragement along the way – with what’s happening choose how far you want to go, from The whichever route you choose. in Edinburgh, visit www. Mighty Stride (26 miles), The Big Stroll Find out more at edinburgh.org/whats- edinburgh.org/whats-on (12 miles) to The Wee Wander (5 miles). on/kiltwalk-edinburgh-2017 #ThisisEdinburgh

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It’s so vast that it spans six times zones, is home to more than 310 million people and has landscapes ranging from tropical paradises to mighty wildernesses. So when you’re planning a trip to the good old US of A, how on earth do you narrow down the possibilities? Why, you check out Capital’s guide to some of our favourite American destinations, all accessible from Edinburgh Airport…

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On the Ledge – a head for heights is needed to take in the views of Chicago and its Lake Michigan setting

BOSTON This north-eastern gem is one of the most historic cities in America. Discover the story of America’s founding by following the Freedom Trail, a three-mile walk down memory lane to 16 of the city’s main historic monuments and sites. Boston can claim lots of “oldest” records – Boston Common is America’s oldest park; the nearby Public Garden is the oldest botanical garden in the country, and Harvard University, founded in 1636, is the oldest higher learning institution in the US. But there are plenty of modern attractions too, including the New Aquarium, home to more than 20,000 aquatic creatures – thankfully none of Historic Boston is steeped in them on the menu in an area famous for tradition, both architecturally its clam chowder. and gastronomically

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CHICAGO NEW YORK The windy city, on the Instantly recognisable from the shores of Lake Michigan, is a movies, nothing can prepare you cosmopolitan mix of soaring for seeing New York in the flesh. skyscrapers, stunning parks There are so many landmarks and sandy beaches. Food lovers you’ll need to plan your trip and shopaholics are spoiled for carefully to take them all in. choice here – The Magnificent The Empire State Building, Mile on Michigan Avenue Statue of Liberty, Central Park, boasts more than 300 shops, Broadway – the list goes on. plenty to build up an appetite Museums, restaurants, shopping, for the 7,000-plus restaurants. sport – it’s all here in the city If you prefer a more relaxed that never sleeps. New Yorkers break, take a boat trip down the Simon & Garfunkel sang about Chicago River or catch a concert the zoo and with good reason at Millennium Park. And if you – the Bronx Zoo is the biggest have a head for heights, enjoy a metropolitan zoo in the US. bird’s eye view of the city from New York, New York – so good The Ledge – a glass balcony you’ll want to visit it twice, that hangs out from one of the and even then, you’ll still only world’s tallest buildings, Willis have seen a snapshot of this Tower. Not for the faint-hearted! thrilling city.

WASHINGTON D.C. History buffs, art lovers and culture vultures will love Washington D.C. From the National Air & Space Museum and the Museum of Natural History to the American Art Museum and the Kennedy Centre, there’s something for every taste and interest. Of course, the country’s powerhouse is also home to some of the most iconic structures in the US, including the Washington Monument, the Capitol and the White House. There’s history everywhere you look, but the city is also a hotbed of fine dining, lively bars and performing arts.

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LOS ANGELES MIAMI The city of angels is celebrity central Turn up the heat with a trip to the and a people-watching heaven. southern city of Miami, a melting pot Wander through Beverley Hills and of Latin and Caribbean influences. Rodeo Drive to spot the stars as they Sunglasses are a must as life is lived in spend their hard-earned dollars in the full colour in Miami, from the azure sea luxury stores. Follow in the footsteps to the pretty pastel Art Deco buildings of some of the world’s biggest movie on Ocean Drive. Check out South Beach stars on the Hollywood Walk of where the beautiful people hang out, or Fame, or unleash your inner child at if you’re feeling active, the warm sea is Universal Studios Hollywood. But a veritable playground, with everything there’s more to this sunshine from kite surfing to paddle boarding city than the silver screen – on offer. And when the sun goes it also has nearby stunning down, get set to party in one of the beaches, from the surfers’ world’s top nightlife destinations. paradise at Malibu to Venice Beach, Just remember those sunshades for where eccentricity is the norm. the morning after…

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SAN FRANCISCO Small but perfectly formed, San Francisco’s downtown area is packed with things to see and do. Nestling under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, the city is this year celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, an era of love, fashion, music and floral headware. Hop aboard a historic cable car or wander along Fisherman’s Wharf to soak Above: The City by the Bay up the atmosphere of Pier 39 with its shops, and its iconic cable car eateries and amazing views of the bay. Take the ferry out to Alcatraz Island, home of the Left: Luxury shopping on LA’s Rodeo Drive infamous prison whose notorious inmates included Al ‘Scarface’ Capone. Make sure you Below: Hang out on catch the last ferry home as the beds are not Miami’s South Beach the comfiest…

57 TAIL PLANE {Katie Wood} LOOKING AFTER THE PENNIES… Going on holiday can be expensive enough without forking out unnecessarily

Holidays to Europe are now during term time even though One final big cost-cutting tip I about 10 per cent more expensive it meant the children missing can pass on is to make sure you than before the Brexit vote, so some school. don’t pay through the nose for finding ways to claw back some travel over-priced excess insurance from a expenditure has never been more 6. Boozing on the balcony before car hire company once you land. In timely. Anyway, let’s be honest, we all going out: 29 per cent have recent years, this has become like to save money when travelling drunk alcohol in their increasingly expensive, so if we can, and I won’t pretend that room before going out in what I do is buy a policy for over the years I haven’t done my fair the evening. (OK, you’ve car hire insurance top-up share of smuggling out a sarnie from got me – guilty again…) from a company called breakfast in my handbag when in a iCarhireinsurance.com cripplingly expensive country such 7. Lying about By doing this I manage as Norway or Japan. child’s age to save to save about 70 per I came across this report from a entrance money: WRITE ON cent on what I’d be YouGov survey which revealed 10 One in 20 Katie Wood has been a full-time charged if I left it ways that Brits make their holiday (5 per cent) has travel writer for more than 25 till I landed. money go further. It gave me some lied about a years. Author of 39 guidebooks, I got stung big food for thought, so I thought I’d child’s age to get she has travelled to more than time last year share it (and my own confessions) cheaper entry to 135 countries and worked as a when I picked up with you. an attraction. travel writer and editor for my hire car in Pisa It identified the following money- more than 30 newspapers and vowed “never saving tricks: 8. Stock up and magazines. again”, so I did the on drinks/ice research and rather 1. Wearing extra clothes on the cream from the local than paying £119 extra for flight: More than one in 10 (12 per supermarket: 45 per cent the week, I now pay around cent) have worn clothes from their have bought ice-cream/bottled £3 a day. That’s a few good bottles of suitcase to avoid paying excess water from a local supermarket vino in the bag! baggage charges. instead of the more expensive, touristy small shops and kiosks. 2. Adding weight to hand luggage (Guilty) rather than the suitcase: 19 per cent have put heavy items in their 9. Fibbed about it being a special hand luggage to avoid paying excess occasion: 6 per cent have said baggage charges. (Guilty) the holiday was to celebrate a special occasion, perhaps 3. Not buying the airline’s food: an anniversary or One in four (25 per cent) has taken birthday, in order to a packed lunch on a flight to avoid receive a perk. buying in-flight refreshments. (Guilty) 10. Complaining to get a freebie: 1 per 4. Making lunch from the breakfast cent have naughtily buffet: One in four has taken food made a false from the breakfast buffet to be used complaint to get for lunch. (Guilty) something in return.

5. Taking the kids out of school: (Oh come on, I was One in 10 has gone on holiday only 5/10).

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