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Issue 03 Spring 2013

CapitalEdinburgh Airport Fashion Lifestyle Shopping Travel 6 A celebration of Scotland 50 Property spotlight 56 Time for tee 66 Travelling etiquette

Danish delight Discover why wonderful, wonderful copenhagen lives up to its reputation ~ Spring 2013 ~ Capital Edinburgh Airport’s passenger magazine

8 TOURISM 44 jewellery WELCOME Jewels in 9 HOME the crown Homecoming 2014 will A collection of elegant showcase the very best that jewellery and timepieces Scotland has to offer 46 SHOPPING 12 Travel A touch A very happy of luxury birthday! Treat yourself to a beautiful British Airways celebrates a cashmere gift from Scotland decade of flights from Edinburgh to London City 48 Attractions Come on 28 events board! Your Pass to The former Royal Yacht adventure Britannia welcomes you Explore Scotland’s beautiful capital with 50 property the Edinburgh Pass a capital 30 Innovation place to live From Georgian terraces leading to modern apartments, the way Edinburgh has it all The BioQuarter medical centre is buzzing with 56 sPORT innovation and talent It’s Time 32 Whisky for TEE three of Golfers are spoiled for choice the best on Scotland’s Golf Coast 10 48 Enjoy an exclusive taste 59 The OPEN of The Balvenie’s triple cask celebration whiskies The best at Edinburgh Airport par none Take a walk with us round 38 Travel Muirfield as it prepares Turning to host the 2013 Open the sky red 62 TRAVEL Virgin Atlantic’s new Little Red Edinburgh-London Wonderful flights take off copenhagen Denmark’s colourful capital 40 Shopping is a real delight for visitors the Capital’s catwalk regulars 56 Find the world’s top designer 34 Airport news names and stylish eateries in 39 Destination map Multrees Walk 66 Tail plane column

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3 Exciting times ahead

Welcome to the latest issue of Fund, which we’ve created to help attract Capital magazine. The last few months new and exciting routes and airlines. have seen a number of exciting changes We’ll give you the lowdown on our at Edinburgh Airport. From new domestic Passenger Commitments, letting you and international routes, the launch of our know exactly what you should expect from Passenger Commitments, to a completely us, and our new Wi-Fi service, which is new brand, these changes will motivate now up and running. us to ensure Edinburgh Airport continues As well as being available throughout to provide the best for you, our passengers. the terminal, Capital is also available on Last year was undoubtedly challenging, our website – edinburghairport.com – and but we have entered 2013 with a renewed on Lothian Buses’ excellent 100 service to focus on ensuring our passengers have the the city centre. best possible experience when travelling I hope you enjoy this spring issue of with us. Capital and will join us in looking to the The new year brought a new look future, which will no doubt be exciting. Come to to Edinburgh Airport. We now have a Together, we can make Edinburgh fresh and exciting new brand and logo, Airport better and, as always, we’d like to copenhagen! Fly direct from Edinburgh to something which blends our iconic air hear from you about what you’d like to see Denmark’s colourful capital, traffic control tower with the history of in the magazine, how you’d like to receive where you’ll find a wealth our beautiful capital city. it and what you think of this issue. of attractions, culture Passengers will already see the Edinburgh Airport is where Scotland and history difference and I’m sure you will agree that meets the world! our new look suits us. We have created a Happy reading. new identity, developed a new vision and turned our focus towards a bright future. Gordon Robertson In this issue of Capital, we’ll explain Director of Communications more about our new Route Development www.edinburghairport.com/feedback

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Welcome home!

There’s an amazing array of Homecoming events in 2014 that will explore all that is great about Scotland

As the clock strikes midnight on 31 December 2013 and fireworks cascade over Edinburgh Castle, Scotland will herald the beginning of a very special year. 2014 is the year that Scotland welcomes the world. Launched and closed by the breathtaking Hogmanay celebrations at either side of the year, our small but perfectly formed country will embrace 12 months of events, anniversaries and activities from global sporting events such as the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles (26-28 September 2014) and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (23 July-3 August 2014) to cultural, culinary, natural and historic celebrations linked to Homecoming 2014. It will be an awe-inspiring year with an unprecedented focus on all Scotland has to offer. Although many may be familiar with what to expect from the Ryder Cup and the Commonwealth Games, perhaps not as many will be well versed in understanding what Homecoming is and why it truly is something to be part of in 2014, whether you are from Scotland or not. Homecoming, put simply, is a celebration of Scotland; an opportunity for those in the country to celebrate their ‘home’; for those with links to Scotland to explore their heritage, and for those outside to discover all Scotland has to offer, from the wild rugged landscapes of the Highlands to the historic urban beauty of cities such as Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow. Events within this exceptional 12 months fall under five themes: food and drink, active, creative, natural and ancestry. From

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The sounds of bagpipes The Royal Edinburgh will add to the soundtrack Military Tattoo will be a of Homecoming 2014 big highlight of 2014

Enjoy some of Scotland’s Inverness will host There are a range of fantastic local produce, a number of events events where you can from lobsters to beef throughout 2014 raise a glass to Scotland’s national drink

mass participation to small community With about 50 million people around the activity, no stone will be left unturned world claiming Scottish heritage, diaspora homecoming in showcasing a plethora of Scottish and clan-related events form a key part culture and customs. of Homecoming. These include some 30 About 100 events were unveiled at the events, including commemorations to mark launch in March 2013, with hundreds more the 700th anniversary of the Battle highlights expected to be revealed before the start of of Bannockburn, the Aboyne Highland this inspirational year, including many new Games, the Inverness Highland Meeting events and established favourites with a 2014, the 10th Clan Munro International 2014 Homecoming touch. Gathering, the Dunfermline Bruce Festival Brand new events include the John Muir and Piping Live! Festival across central Scotland to herald Mike Cantlay, chairman of VisitScotland, HOGMANAY and the influential Sierra Club. His BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN the opening of the John Muir coast-to-coast said: “2014 will be an extraordinary year CELEBRATIONS life and work has a deep resonance (JUNE) route, the Forth Bridges Festival to mark the for Scotland, showcasing the country (DECEMBER) with many of the issues facing the The Battle of Bannockburn event 50th anniversary of the iconic Forth Road as a modern, dynamic nation with a As the official home of Hogmanay, environment in the 21st century. He will be an inclusive, engaging Bridge, a spectacular Ryder Cup Opening global reach; a creative nation with Homecoming 2014 will support is a Scot who had a global impact. event, representing the best that Concert, the Findhorn Bay Arts Festival in a rich heritage, and an innovative Scotland’s New Year’s Eve events contemporary Scotland has to offer Moray, the World Sheepdog Trials in Tain nation with style and prowess. throughout the country, launching WHISKY MONTH (MAY) through an exploration of the past and the European Festival of Brass based “With the Commonwealth Games in the year that Scotland will welcome Starting with the popular Spirit of from the standpoint of a distinctively in Perthshire. Glasgow and the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, the world in a totally unique, Speyside Whisky Festival, taking in 21st-century perspective. Over Many existing events, including the eyes of the world will be firmly on inspirational and unforgettable way. Edinburgh’s Whisky Stramash and three days, thousands of people Hogmanay, Edinburgh Festivals, the Spirit Scotland and next year’s Homecoming will the international celebrations around will come to the site of the Battle of Speyside Whisky Festival, the Edinburgh position us as a vibrant, interesting country JOHN MUIR World Whisky Day and ending in the of Bannockburn and experience an Mela Festival, the Royal National MOD, with a rich history and culture. FESTIVAL (APRIL) blissful surroundings of Feis Ile – event like no other – a unique take the Turriff Show, the East Neuk Festival, “This exceptional events programme will This festival across Scotland will The Islay Festival – Whisky Month on this turning point in Scotland’s the Orkney Nature Festival and Tweedlove celebrate everything that is great about celebrate the life of John Muir, who will embrace hundreds of events that history. From a battle re-enactment Bike Festival will add new and exciting Scotland and ensure that the world will is seen as the father of the modern spread across the entire country, to some of the country’s best- Homecoming additions to their planned receive the most spectacular of welcomes in conservation movement, and as celebrating the world-beating quality known artists exploring what programmes for 2014. 2014. We look forward to seeing you here.” founder of America’s National Parks of Scotland’s food and drink output. it really meant and what it still

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A special festival will celebrate the iconic Forth Bridges

Edinburgh will host a Eilan Donan is one of the See the home of range of big events for most visited attractions Homecoming in the Scottish Highlands Edinburgh’s malt

No visit to Scotland is This year, the team is complete without a visit especially excited to open to a working scotch malt the fantastic new viewing whisky distillery. gallery in one of the Steeped in history, traditional warehouses Glenkinchie Distillery on the site. Good things is the home of ‘The come to those who wait Edinburgh Malt’ and and here visitors can see has been producing the the casks sleeping while ‘Water of Life’ since 1837. the Glenkinchie Single There are many Malt matures for 12 years highlights at the before it is bottled to be distillery, including a 20ft enjoyed by the masses. model of a distillery and two of the largest copper Come and visit us and pot stills in Scotland. experience it all

The World Sheepdog Trials will be held in Tain

means, through music, theatre, special. The world’s greatest arts main towers. The Festival will also it will see a huge amount of activity take place literature and performance. It festival will welcome the world in its bring spectacular events to the areas in the Highland capital, from the traditional to will bring history to life through own inimitable style. surrounding the iconic Forth Bridges the cutting edge. a once-in-a-lifetime experience. to celebrate the 50th birthday of the FORTH BRIDGES FESTIVAL Road Bridge. RYDER CUP OPENING CONCERT EDINBURGH FESTIVALS (SEPTEMBER) (SEPTEMBER) (AUGUST) A celebration in honour of the unique HIGHLAND HOMECOMING A once-in-a-lifetime concert that will celebrate the Homecoming is working with some and distinct, lasting impression of the (SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER) best in Scotland’s music, film, fashion and culture on of Edinburgh’s major festivals to Forth Bridges. Events will include a Highland Homecoming is a month- a global stage, is a fitting opening to one of the world’s support a programme of exciting and flotilla of boats along the River Forth, long celebration of contemporary biggest sporting events, the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. inspirational events, commissions a torchlit procession across the Forth Highland culture. Beginning with It will feature stars from both sides of the pond. and activity. The content is under Road Bridge, air display, fireworks the Inverness Highland Meeting and wraps for the time being, but it and the unique opportunity to climb culminating with Mòd Nàiseanta For more information on Homecoming 2014, promises to be something very to the top of the Forth Road Bridge’s Rìoghail – The Royal National Mòd, visit www.homecomingscotland.com

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your hub in the heart of the city

The first aircraft with a British Airways tail, an Avro RJ100, took off from the Docklands airport on 30 March 2003 operating to Paris and Frankfurt. Now, 10 years on, the airline is the biggest operator at London City, flying to 23 destinations in the UK, Europe and USA on one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the business. British Airways has a fleet of 14 new Embraer 170 and 190 aircraft, a leased Saab 2000, plus two long-haul Airbus A318 aircraft, based at London City Airport, and the airline carries more than 1.2 million passengers every year.

| WORDS: Brian henson | “Our routes between London City and Edinburgh continue to prove popular with business and leisure At the 10th anniversary travellers alike. celebration: from left are a decade “The airport’s location, at the Luke Hayhoe, BACityFlyer, heart of London’s financial district, Gary Lineker, Willie Walsh obviously makes it ideal for and Matt Cardle commuting between the Docklands and Edinburgh with its strong of service financial services sector. passengers to and from Edinburgh pools – and three million packets of “However, leisure passengers Airport. The airline directly employs Walkers shortbread and biscuits British Airways is celebrating 10 years of direct flights from Edinburgh to London City have become increasingly aware more than 1,300 people in Scotland in the airline’s executive lounges of just how convenient London – 110 are flight crew and cabin crew and aircraft. City Airport is for those wanting to take in its City Flyer base in Edinburgh – Willie Walsh, chief executive of British Airways is celebrating to eight return services a day, helping The money raised will go to Flying in the sights or a West End and supports another 4,000 jobs in International Air Group (IAG), which a decade of flying to London City BA to operate the most extensive Start, BA’s global charity partnership show in the city’s Theatreland district. Scotland. owns British Airways and the Spanish Airport from Edinburgh with a year- schedule of any carrier between with Comic Relief. More details will be Our schedule between London A recent report by Oxford airline Iberia, last year told the Scottish long party for customers, colleagues Scotland and London’s three principal revealed later about the competitions, City and Edinburgh means that we Economics concluded that British business community: “We are totally and charity, that coincides with the airports – Heathrow, Gatwick, and including a special fundraising now have three services departing Airways spends about £140 million a committed to flying to and from airline’s 10th anniversary of using the London City. celebrity charter flight for Flying Edinburgh before eight in the morning. year on products and services from Scotland, to serve the business and Docklands airport. In the year ahead, customers and Start in the summer. This follows the And our late evening flight from companies located in Scotland. tourism community, because it makes BA’s first flight from Edinburgh to colleagues will all benefit, with low hugely successful One Direction flight London City gives business customers British Airways passengers sense for us to do so. London’s newest airport took off on fares, new routes and the chance to from London City last year. the opportunity to extend their consume nine million litres of “We will continue to fly to Scotland 26 October 2003, and since then, the win a whole aircraft for a short break Luke Hayhoe, commercial working day should they need to do so.” Highland Spring water – enough to fill for as long as you want us to, and service frequency has increased to up or a holiday for 10 guests in Ibiza. manager for BA CityFlyer, said: In 2012, BA carried 1.4 million nearly four Olympic-sized swimming you support us.”

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{Jet2.com} TRAVEL

With 16 sun, city and ski destinations available The beautiful from Edinburgh Airport, cities of such inspiration continues Dubrovnik online at the Jet2.com and Prague, website. As well as offering below, are an industry-leading 22kg within easy baggage, allocated seats reach of and great flight times, the Scotland airline has an unrivalled reputation for friendly service. It all adds up to make flying as enjoyable as discovering each destination.

As spring and summer sees Europe lighten up into life, Bringing convenient access to the gold-flecked shores and it’s an ever-more exciting time to fly to destinations whirlpool warm waters of the across the Mediterranean and beyond with Jet2.com Costa Blanca, Alicante is always a popular choice over summer. It’s also the go-to gateway for those wishing to enjoy the HERE vibrant tapas restaurants and cabaret clubs of Benidorm. Jet2holidays provide packages COMES to this thoroughly entertaining resort, including accommodation, return Jet2.com flights, 22kg THE baggage and transfers for just a SUN £60 per person deposit. There’s a similarly electric Heading into the cobbled streets and squares. atmosphere on the Costa del warmest and brightest months Rustic wine bars and fragrant Sol. Its coastline undulates with across all of Europe presents a seafood restaurants then add a wave of glittering marinas at prime opportunity to explore the another air of authenticity. Benalmadena and glamorous continent at its most attractive. Offering yet more cultural Puerto Banus, where designer As Scotland’s leading leisure escapades, it’s a perfect time boutiques and cocktail bars cling airline, Jet2.com brings the to visit Prague too. Despite its to the seafront like the limpets sunnier climes of Mediterranean rightful reputation for dusky under the water. Sunbathing is resorts and cultural capitals Gothic artistry, the Czech capital blissful here too, as its cotton- within easy reach, thanks is actually interspersed with soft sands stretch for miles. to direct flights from great swathes of greenery. Edinburgh Airport. The fact that the grassy It’s certainly true that the knolls of Petrin Hill also offer summer adds an extra layer scintillating views of the of lustre to Dubrovnik. The sepia-toned Vlata River and medieval Old Town of this spire-filled Prague Castle makes coastal Croatian city positively the prospect of a picnic here all glows throughout the season, the more appealing. as its pearly white walls edge an Such rest and recreation is azure Adriatic waterfront with always on the agenda at the a bejewelled sparkle. Passing beach-focused destinations through the narrow arch of that both Jet2.com and the Pile Gate is like stepping back UK’s third-largest tour operator in time, to an evocative age of Jet2holidays offer.

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The Edinburgh-Istanbul route has proved so popular that, from 20 May this year, Turkish Airlines will run flights every day A daily taste of Turkish delight

Turkish Airlines flights from afield with Turkish Airlines and enjoy Edinburgh to Istanbul have really taken off We are also the convenience and efficiency of flight since the four flights per week service was connections at Istanbul Ataturk airport. launched in May 2011. Passenger numbers attracting “We are also attracting a lot of business have increased by more than 100 per cent in travellers who, no doubt, enjoy the executive less than a year and, as demand continues to a lot of VIP business lounge facilities at Istanbul grow, Turkish Airlines has announced that it business while awaiting their connections.” will run a daily service from 20 May this year. This high level of service has been Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a great gateway travellers extended to Turkish Airline’s aircraft on the from which to explore this ancient and who route. After Lisbon and Dublin, Edinburgh is fascinating city – or to transfer to flights to the third-longest European connection from Turkey’s beautiful holiday destinations such enjoy the Istanbul, so the airline has upgrade its fleet as Bodrum, Mamaris and Antalya. It is also on the Scottish route to Boeing 737-900s, the heart of Turkish Airlines’ international executive which give a more comfortable flight over operations – and a hub for more than 200 VIP longer distances. Passengers will also enjoy destinations in the Middle East, Africa and more leg room, state-of-the-art in-flight Far East, including Hong Kong, Singapore, business entertainment and, of course, the exceptional Shanghai, Cape Town, Dubai, Mumbai, lounge service that Turkish Airlines is renowned for. Kharachi, Tokyo, Tel Aviv and Athens. These longer and wider-berth aircraft Ahmed Serhat Sari, General Manager facilities accommodate 16 business-class passengers for Turkish Airlines in Scotland, is based at Istanbul and 135 economy seats, boosting capacity on at Edinburgh Airport and is delighted with the route by 20 per cent. how the Scottish service has grown. He while Ahmet Serhat Sari added: “I said last said: “We are very happy with the success year that we wanted to build the of our Edinburgh to Istanbul service and awaiting Edinburgh to Istanbul route to a are pleased that many Scots are not only their daily service and this will become travelling to Turkey, but also finding the a reality on 20 May, thanks to our convenience of using Istanbul as a hub to connections hard-working and dedicated go on to other destinations. About half of staff. I’m very happy to keep the passengers from Scotland go further my promise!”

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quickly to launch new – no matter where they are Operating more routes and explore new flying to or from in the UK or than 350 flights a week business opportunities Europe – is an integral part of throughout the UK and in the sector,” said our business philosophy and we Europe – including from chief executive Cathal want to see a return to the core Edinburgh Airport – bmi O’Connell. values which people associate regional has invested This commitment has with a quality flying experience. significantly in expanding seen the airline announce “We have a duty to provide its network of domestic a raft of new international customers on all our flights and international routes since routes in recent weeks, with a quality service and we becoming an independent Ensuring a quality including services to Antwerp, want to ensure our customers entity in June 2012. service for all Munich, Milan, Frankfurt and receive a positive experience With flights from Edinburgh its customers is Hanover from a number of with expectations not simply to Brussels, Copenhagen, paramanount, says UK airports. It also recently being met, but exceeded.” Zurich and Manchester, the bmi regional chief announced plans to introduce This includes offering carrier’s strategy is to choose executive Cathal flights between Bremen and complimentary food and drink destinations in line with both O’Connell, above Toulouse. on board, free 20kg hold baggage business and leisure customer “Beyond continually looking allowance and 30-minute demand, and it is rightly proud to diversify our network in check-in on all flights. bmi of having retained the title of line with where our customers regional will continue to focus the UK’s most punctual airline tell us they want to fly, we on expanding its network on during a time of great change are looking to build on our key European routes, with new for the business. reputation for excellence across Scottish routes expected to be “We have evolved into a all elements of our service going announced later this year. flexible, streamlined, nimble forward,” added Mr O’Connell. and forward-thinking regional “Ensuring a quality travel For further information, visit airline with the ability to act experience for our customers www.bmiregional.com

A reputation for excellence

As the UK’s most punctual airline, bmi regional has built up a loyal customer base who are now benefiting from an ever-expanding service

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26 27 ATTRACTIONS {Tourist discounts }

The Edinburgh Pass is your passport to some of the capital’s top Find out tourist attractions, including the Zoo and Edinburgh Dungeon more Passes can be purchased for adults and children for one, two or three consecutive days. access all areas For further information, visit attractions, which include of ghost tours, exhibitions www.edinburghpass.com Explore the Edinburgh Zoo, The and many more. capital with the Edinburgh Scottish Seabird Centre, The Pass also provides a Pass, the essential Edinburgh Dungeon, free Airlink ticket for your sightseeing pass for Camera Obscura, plenty journey from and to visitors to Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Pass is a credit card-style pass and is the best way to see Edinburgh Airport, a all that Edinburgh has to discount voucher for offer. Saving both money Edinburgh Bus Tours, and time, it includes free and a free comprehensive entry into more than guidebook, which 30 attractions in and contains plenty of special around Edinburgh and offers and discounts, the Lothians. including discounts on Experience quick and gift shops, food and hassle-free entrance to drink offers, tours and many of Edinburgh’s plenty more.

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From the introduction of chloroform in surgery in the 19th century to the development of the world’s first commercially available multi-articulated prosthetic hand this century, Scotland has been at the forefront of medical science – and this quest for innovation continues today thanks to the work of Edinburgh BioQuarter LEADING THE WAY

BioQuarter is Europe’s fastest- growing academic medical centre – bringing together scientists from the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian with commercial research companies to work together to creators of the world’s first visual field analyser accelerate the development of new drugs, for children and vulnerable patient groups. diagnostic tools and medical devices “And there are many more companies ready to treat diseases. to spin out in the future in areas such as It’s a huge enterprise and has made oncology, drug toxicity testing and organ Edinburgh a leading European destination for preservation solutions.” translational medical research – fast-tracking A key part of BioQuarter’s strategy to translate drug development from “lab bench to bedside”. research into patient benefit is its business By 2016, BioQuarter expects to be home to incubator centre, called Nine, on the BioQuarter more than 2,000 researchers, working in areas campus, which has recently opened its doors to such as stem cell therapy for regenerative three new companies, bringing the total number medicine at the Scottish Centre for Regenerative of companies operating out of the centre to 11. Medicine, and on new therapies for multiple The importance of BioQuarter’s work was sclerosis and related conditions at the Anne highlighted recently by industry expert Dr Martin Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic – Mackay, a former president of research and created with a £10m donation from Harry Potter development at Pfizer and AstraZeneca. author JK Rowling. He said that collaborative research BioQuarter seeks to encourage collaboration environments such as BioQuarter were vital in between academia, the NHS and industry, helping Scotland to help attract, retain and develop and to foster a culture of innovation, as James the great talent in its life sciences community. Wood, head of marketing and communication, This view was endorsed by Scotland’s First explained: “In addition to finding therapies Minister Alex Salmond during a recent visit for diseases, we’re also about creating new to the BioQuarter, who described it as “a companies from the novel medical research significant boost for a sector that is growing jobs work at BioQuarter. and economic opportunities in Scotland” and “In the past two years, we’ve spun out seven cited it as further proof of “Scotland’s growing new businesses, including i2eye Diagnostics Ltd, reputation for excellence in life sciences”.

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Celebrate Malt Master David Stewart’s 50 years at The Balvenie Distillery by raising a glass of one of his three airport exclusive single malts

Three of the best

The whisky industry’s longest-serving • The Triple Cask 16-year-old delivers Malt Master, David Stewart, is celebrating a rich vanilla sweetness alongside hints of 50 years of service at The Balvenie Distillery toffee and gentle oak with three exciting expressions of his craft • The Triple Cask 25-year-old is deep, rich that are exclusive to international travellers. and complex, with silky oak and spice and an Frequent flyers to and from Edinburgh can exceptionally long and warming finish. now top up their single malt Scotch whisky The Balvenie Reflecting on the release of The Balvenie collections with The Balvenie Triple Cask – Triple Cask Triple Cask range, David Stewart said: “The a new range of three expressions from the range has an Balvenie is known for its rich, luxuriously Speyside distillery. smooth and honeyed character, so I had The new range, which comprises ABV of 40% those flavours very much in mind when 12-year-old, 16-year-old and 25-year-old and will be creating these whiskies. variants, has been created exclusively for “I nosed several hundred casks for the travel retail market, providing air available at each expression in the range, making sure travellers with the opportunity to discover Edinburgh we captured and brought together those still more from this collection of handcrafted and other special Balvenie traits that our drinkers single malt whiskies. know and enjoy.” David Stewart created these whiskies by airports Ian Taylor, Global Marketing Manager combining the Balvenie that has matured worldwide Global Travel Retail William Grant & Sons, in the three most traditional types of cask – from added: “This is the first time that a range first-fill bourbon, refill bourbon and sherry – of The Balvenie has been created exclusively in a large wooden vessel known as a marrying April 2013 for the travel retail market and these tun. The new expressions are made to precise beautifully presented new releases are sure recipes, refined over time, to ensure that to catch the eye of malt whisky enthusiasts each captures the distillery’s distinctive rich, on their travels. smooth and honeyed style. “It is tremendously exciting that David The three age expressions in the range Stewart has produced this range in his all offer something unique: 50th year at the distillery – he is • The Triple Cask 12-year-old is constantly finding new ways to apply elegantly sweet and spicy, with a mellow his unrivalled expertise and shows no taste of dried fruits, vanilla and cinnamon sign of resting on his laurels.”

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ON THE RADAR... Eyes on the prize Recycling takes off Edinburgh Airport has been named the best in Britain Edinburgh Airport has exceeded the for passenger satisfaction – and one of the three best Scottish Government’s zero waste targets airports in Europe – at the Airport Service Quality after recycling 82 per cent of its waste last (ASQ) Awards for 2012. No other British airport appears year. In 2012, the airport sent an average in the European shortlist, of 12.3 tonnes of food waste per month to which includes Moscow a recycling plant which helps to generate electricity. This Sheremetyevo, Malta, is the same amount produced per month by more than Keflavik and Zurich, 900 average households and has increased from 7.7 tonnes and this is the second in 2011, with the national target being to recycle 75 per year in a row that cent of all of Scotland’s waste by 2025. In addition to this, Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport has also been placed highest out of any has featured in the UK airport in the second Carbon Reduction Commitment top three. (CRC) Energy Efficiency League Table. Staying connected Sign up A bright and Edinburgh Airport is now offering its passengers free Sign up for the new Edinburgh Airport newsletters Wi-Fi in partnership with one of its latest airlines, Virgin to receive exclusive offers and competitions. You’ll Atlantic Little Red. The new service will let passengers also be able to keep access the internet anywhere in the terminal, offering up to date with well-connected users two free hours of internet access per day and per what’s happening device, whether on a mobile phone, laptop or tablet. at Scotland’s busiest airport. You can sign up by simply going to edinburghairport. future com/help/stay- up-to-date Edinburgh Airport is driving ahead with its With new agreements having already been reached plan to define itself as a successful player in the global with easyJet and Ryanair, a new Turkish Airlines route aviation industry, having recently announced its creation to Istanbul currently flourishing, and Brussels Airlines, Listening to you Park and fly of a new £15m Route Development Fund. Air Canada and Virgin Atlantic also announcing new The announcement was made during a speech by routes, Edinburgh Airport will offer Scottish passengers Continuing its commitment to providing If you want a hassle-free Chief Executive Gordon Dewar to the Scottish Council choice from an unprecedented 130 routes this summer. great customer service, Edinburgh getaway, why don’t you for Development and Industry (SCDI) Influencers’ The airport will be working closely with city partners, Airport has recently launched its Passenger pre-book Edinburgh Dinner in January. The fund will be used to attract new such as the City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh Commitments, setting a new standard of Airport’s Valet Parking airlines, drive competition and develop new routes, Chamber of Commerce and others, to explore how service for Scotland’s busiest airport and making sure service Airporter? Simply reinforcing Edinburgh Airport as the place where they can work together to promote Edinburgh to the passengers have the best possible time when travelling. drop your keys off at the Airporter parking area at the Scotland meets the world. world’s airlines. More than 50 on-site partners have signed up, showing terminal and walk in. Our chauffeur will then park your Since taking ownership of Edinburgh Airport in Gordon Dewar said: “Creating new routes in and out just how passionate Edinburgh Airport is to providing car for you, and your car will be waiting in the Airporter June 2012, Global Infrastructure Partners and the new of Edinburgh Airport is one of our core activities. We a world-class experience. For more information, see parking area when you return. Visit edinburghairport. management team have prioritised the development of came to Edinburgh last summer focused on building edinburghairport.com/commitments com for more details. Edinburgh’s route network. Scotland’s connections with the world. The deals with A key figure in the renewed effort to promote easyJet and Ryanair alone will see almost 16 million Edinburgh Airport to the world’s airlines is Jonathan passengers pass through Edinburgh Airport over the Rayner, newly-appointed Head of Airline Business next five years. Coming soon Development. Having come to Edinburgh from London “As Scotland’s busiest airport, Edinburgh is Southend Airport, Jonathan will lead the drive for new naturally hungry for more success and is committed From May this year, passengers and improved routes and destinations. to working hard for its passengers and providing will be able to book their flights, He said: “Our aim is to grow Edinburgh Airport as a them with the best.” accommodation, car parking and business by providing a choice of destinations and airlines car hire and get all of their foreign for our passengers. We want to make sure these are currency at edinburghairport.com tailored specifically for the needs of our customers. To The new summer flight guide is now available. For – a new one-stop shop for all your that end, identifying the most appropriate airline more information, visit edinburghairport.com/ travel needs. for a given route is essential.” flight-information/route-map

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TRAVEL {Virgin Atlantic} {Map} DESTINATIONS Red letter day GATEWAY TO for travellers THE WORLD Virgin launches a domestic service with flights between London Heathrow and Edinburgh

Nearly 30 years after launching Virgin Atlantic to bring a new challenger to long-haul flying from the UK, Sir Richard Branson has now brought the fight to home turf – with the launch of the ‘Little Red’ domestic service. Bringing a splash of red to the sky, Virgin Atlantic Little Red will see six daily round trip flights between London Heathrow and Edinburgh. Passengers will enjoy a taste of the customer service for which the company is world-renowned, with free 23kg luggage check-ins, pre-assigned seats, complimentary snacks and drinks and even hot breakfasts on early morning flights. A series of exclusive brand partnerships have been lined up for passengers, including specially created Tyrrells crisps – ‘Plane crisps’ made from miniature potatoes, a variety of exclusive miniature spirits from Bacardi Martini and Scotland’s ‘other national drink’, Irn-Bru. Virgin Atlantic is also exploring further exciting on-board product offerings, from Krispy Kreme doughnuts to The Collective Dairy yoghurts topped with Rude Health granola. Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Atlantic founder and president, said: “Virgin Atlantic has been on an incredible journey since we started with a single plane 29 years ago. Little Red represents the next step on that journey as we provide domestic flights that deliver Virgin There will also be early flights to serve Atlantic’s rock and roll spirit as well as real business fliers reaching morning meetings value for money. A kilted Sir Richard in each city. “Connecting passengers onto our long haul Branson launches the Virgin Atlantic currently flies 5.5 million Little Red service at flights means we are truly making the world a Edinburgh Airport passengers a year to 36 destinations worldwide, smaller place.” including locations across North America, the The schedule of the new flights is timed to Caribbean, Africa, the Far East and Australia. maximise connections for passengers travelling Some of the recent additions to its flying onwards from London across Virgin Atlantic’s network include Cancun, Vancouver and global network. Little Red flights will operate Mumbai. to and from Heathrow Terminal 1, but will have excellent connections with Virgin Atlantic’s For details on Virgin Atlantic Little Red flights, international flights from Terminal 3. visit www.virgin-atlantic.com

38 39 SHOPPING {Multrees Walk} {Multrees Walk} SHOPPING

You’ll find top designer stores and one-off eateries on Multrees Walk

brands to showcase their lines in this unique street in Edinburgh. In addition to offering classic brands, Multrees Walk also promotes new and exciting fashion stars such as Reiss, G-Star, Replay and Anne Fontaine. Mums-to-be and their little ones’ fashion needs are also catered for by the French-inspired Dedicated followers of fashion can’t afford to miss a visit to Multrees Walk, where baby, children’s and maternity retailer JoJo they’ll be tempted by top designers such as Hugo Boss, Michael Kors and Calvin Klein Maman Bébé. Another recent addition to Multrees Walk is Castle Galleries, which will also provide inspiration with its stunning collection of original fine art, limited edition prints, sculpture and art-inspired accessories. The capital’s With all this fashion, there is also plenty of opportunity to accessorise, with stylish footwear from Kurt Geiger, Daniel Footwear and Sole; flattering lingerie from Bravissimo and Pepperberry; gorgeous fashion catwalk jewellery from Links of London and Pandora; and exclusive ranges of pens and stationery from the Pen Shop. Edinburgh’s most glamorous | WORDS: tim power | Nichols – the internationally renowned While Sassoon Studio is on hand to provide shopping street, Multrees Walk, now boasts ‘style icon’ fashion store – but it is also home some pampering, the award-winning Vincaffe even more international luxury fashion to some of the most famous clothes and – run by the renowned Italian delicatessen brands to excite the city’s discerning accessory brands in the world. group Valvona & Crolla – provides a relaxing shoppers, thanks to the arrival of This exclusive enclave of designs venue for coffee or to meet up with friends leading American luxury lifestyle shops and boutiques is located for lunch. And what could be more stylish to brand Michael Kors, global a few minutes’ walk from on style finish off your retail therapy than enjoying fashion giant Hugo Boss and the city centre and Hugo Boss joins the likes of Louis a cocktail at Harvey Nichols’ fourth-floor the world’s leading crystal has been attracting Vuitton, Mulberry and Calvin Klein restaurant, bar or brasserie overlooking jeweller Swarovski. the most demanding in Multrees Walk, plus luxury brands Edinburgh’s dramatic skyline? If you are into fashion, fashionistas for at Harvey Nichols including Emporio then make Multrees the past 10 years – Armani, Bottega Venetta, Jil Sander, If you want to define luxury shopping in Walk your first shopping and it’s this reputation Balenciaga, Gucci, Prada, Marc Edinburgh, just take a stroll down Multrees destination. Not only is that continues to bring Jacobs and Chloé. Walk: you’ll find a shopping experience it located next to Harvey more international that is second to none.

40 41 {Edinburgh Dungeon} VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

The capital’s scariest place is also a bundle of laughs! Fun and frights at the Edinburgh dungeon

Fear is a funny thing – so if you funny as well. That’s why we’re like your laughs served up with a refreshing the experience to make it frisson of fright, then head for the clear that we’re a scary/fun place and new-look Edinburgh Dungeon. not a terrifying place to visit.” The Edinburgh Dungeon brings The Dungeon’s ‘residents’ are also the capital’s murkiest history back undergoing a makeover, with new to life, with an exciting mixture of movie industry make up that looks live actors, special effects and two very realistic. hair-raising rides. Natalie said: “We have a great Marketing executive Natalie product and now it looks better than Rowan said: “The tour of the ever. Without giving too much away, Dungeon is a lot of fun and, yes, we Dr Knox’s Anatomy Theatre – part occasionally make our visitors jump of our Burke and Hare experience – – but they laugh about it afterwards. is getting some new inhabitants this Despite the imagery and information year that will tickle our customers. we’ve used in the past being quite “And I mean really tickle them grisly and scary, we’ve always been where they least expect it!”

43 SHOPPING {Luxury jewellery} {Luxury jewellery} SHOPPING

From elegant timepieces to sparkling jewels, Hamilton & Inches’ stylish Edinburgh showroom offers a touch of luxury for the discerning shopper Time to treat yourself

There’s a real summer of surprises designs and ranges in price from £1,650 to ahead in Edinburgh – and many of them £12,000. The diamond collection is called are to be found at Hamilton & Inches, the Signature, and comprises diamond set Jeweller and Silversmith at 87 George Street, pieces primarily in 18ct white gold, with in the heart of the capital. some set in rose gold. Flora is the coloured Lovers of elegant timepieces, of the rather gem stones collection, in a floral design set larger variety, are in for a real treat in May. in 18ct white or yellow gold.” Hamilton & Inches are hosting a long- Stephen added: “In 2012, we celebrated case clock exhibition at their showroom in 60 years at 87 George Street. The building George Street, Edinburgh, where they will used to be a town house, and at the back offer for sale some of the most accurate was a walled garden – hence the reference timepieces – known as regulators – that are to Flora.” currently available. Later in the summer, Hamilton & Inches It’s the first time such a collection – some will open its brand-new Rolex room, historic and others new – will have been dedicated to the iconic wristwatch brand that seen together and, said company managing has become highly popular for both men and director Stephen Paterson, it’s the first such women. When complete, it will be one of the exhibition Hamilton & Inches have hosted in largest – and best equipped – Rolex rooms his 34 years with the firm. anywhere in the UK. “It’s a selling exhibition in association Stephen said: “Not only will the new room with a new regular manufacturer, Jonathan extend our Rolex offering substantially, Flower, and is the first opportunity for our but we will also have a fully-trained Rolex customers to see his work. He is bringing technician working in-house, who will be Warrant Holder, has been invited to attend three new regulators – all British made able to advise and deliver the individual HM The Queen’s Coronation Festival using traditional techniques. The clocks requirements of our customers.” being held at Buckingham Palace in July, that will be on display – from 6-11 May – For golf lovers, there’s the chance in and will, in association with celebrated are selling from £9,500 to £50,000 and early July to see The Open Championship glass engraver Philip Lawson Johnston, they are all exquisite.” Claret Jug in the window display a stunning pair of vases, in the He added: “We hold a Royal Warrant to of Hamilton & Inches shape of large storm lanterns, which will HM The Queen as Silversmiths and Clock ahead of the competition, incorporate hand chased and engraved Specialists, and although many people which this year is held at depictions of Britain’s four national floral have seen our silverware, this is a great Muirfield. emblems and a wildflower meadow. opportunity to display the clock side of The firm is the official The lantern vases will make their way the business.” jeweller at The Open back to Edinburgh, where they will be put Hamilton & Inches is one of the Championship, and will on display – and be for sale – at Hamilton & few remaining jeweller retailers with have a presence at the Inches in August, as part of the celebration of silversmithing facilities quite literally course’s tented village to craftsmanship that accompanies Edinburgh’s above the shop. sell its premium wares to world-famous festivals. Later in May, Hamilton & Inches will some of the thousands of launch their sparkling new collection of golfers from all over the For more information on these, and jewellery in diamond and coloured gems. world who flock to The other events taking place this year at Stephen said: “We are very excited about the Open every year. Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh, visit new collection, which is all made to our own The firm, as a Royal www.hamiltonandinches.com

44 45 LUXURY GOODS {Cashmere}

Treat yourself to a beautiful cashmere gift from Johnstons of Elgin, the home of quality hand-crafted scottish luxury

Cashmere, the finest and afternoon tea. Johnstons source fibre in existence, has been prized local produce, and are now adding throughout the centuries for its the finest ingredients from the Food warmth and softness. Hall to the menu. As popular with climbers scaling Everest as it is with those simply St Andrews following the latest fashion trends, While touring the Kingdom of cashmere is a true luxury product Fife, visit Johnstons of Elgin on – and one that will be irrevocably Pilmour Links in St Andrews for associated with the Johnstons of a unique chance to purchase your Elgin name. own piece of Johnstons cashmere, The process begins in the farthest lambswool or tweed. The staff are reaches of Mongolia, where the all experts in their trade, offering an raw material is combed by hand outstanding service and advice on from the downy undercoat of the colour and style. You can be assured rare Cashmere goat. From there, of a warm welcome. the fibre is shipped to the Johnstons of Elgin mill, on the banks of the Hawick River Lossie. Visit the five-star visitor destination Here, on the same site that the in Hawick on the banks of the River company has occupied since 1797, Teviot, where Eastfield Mill has been the cashmere is dyed, teased, carded, a centre of textile manufacturing for spun and hand-finished by the latest more than 140 years. generation of Elgin craftsmen. The visitor centre tells the unique And, though the enterprise and proud story of Johnstons of now covers 20 acres, employs 790 collections at their spectacular Elgin, with the chance to touch people and utilises some of the five-star visitor destination. From and feel the different fibres used in most advanced textile equipment fashionistas to foodies, Johnstons production, as well as showcasing in the world, the basic production of Elgin cater for everyone in their the iconic machines used over the process – and the superior quality stunning Food Hall. mill’s history. of the end product – has changed They pride themselves as one of Take a tour round the factory and very little since the company’s the world’s finest cashmere see first hand the talent and special founding. producers. The same values are skills used in the manufacture of Visitors are welcome to find out shared when it comes to selecting our luxury knitted cashmere and more about the production process on the finest foods – from local produce woollen products. one of their popular free mill tours. to global specialities, only the best Before enjoying the shop, which is good enough. showcases a large selection of Free mill tours are available Enjoy Scottish home baking, products, relax in the wonderful café daily in Elgin and Hawick freshly ground coffee, speciality – and afterwards enjoy the beautiful Monday-Thursday: all day teas or a light meal in the bright and natural attractions of the Scottish Friday: mornings only airy coffee shop. Be tempted by fine Borders, from the rolling hills and homemade soups, fresh salads and moorland in the west to the rocky Visit the shop in Elgin award-winning salmon. Berwickshire coastline in the east. Take time to browse their ladieswear, The Coffee Shop is open seven menswear and childrenswear days, serving morning coffee, lunch www.johnstonscashmere.com

46 ATTRACTIONS {Britannia}

oyal Yacht mer R Brita for nnia the at s of her ear Ed 0 y inb e 6 urg rat h b leb er Ce th Step aboard the queen of the seas | WORDS: Brian henson |

You’d never believe that where she has been an life aboard Britannia, as if the former Royal Yacht Britannia award-winning five- The Queen herself was celebrates her 60th ‘birthday’ this star attraction since in the room. year. The floating palace that was leaving royal service “And if our guides a home away from home for HM in 1997. discover a visitor The Queen and the Royal family You can follow is celebrating a when they were growing up is now in the footsteps of special occasion, one of the UK’s favourite visitor royalty to discover such as a birthday or attractions. the heart and soul anniversary, they’ll When she was launched by The of this most special of have a congratulations Queen on 16 April 1953, at John royal residences, which is card waiting for them Brown’s Shipyard on the Clyde, as pristine today is she was all before they leave.” Britannia was the 83rd royal yacht those years ago. Britannia’s own 60th anniversary to be built since the restoration of Entrance to the yacht is via the saw a special celebration in April King Charles II in 1660. Ocean Terminal shopping centre, when visitors wore fashions She remained in royal and more than 275,000 people from the 1950s, and live music service for more than visit the ship every year. and dancing from the ‘American 40 years, sailing Lynda Dalgleish, head Songbook’ entertained people over one million of marketing and visitor throughout the ship. miles around the experience at Britannia, Vintage Rolls Royce and world. Nowadays, said: “We give every Bentleys were on display and a Britannia is visitor – royal or not – giant Britannia replica cake took permanently the same warm welcome pride of place. Cake and tots of rum berthed at Ocean and highest standards of for everyone brought back some Terminal in Leith, customer service that have happy memories for ex-navymen near Edinburgh, always been a trademark of and women.

48 LIVING {Properties} {Properties} LIVING More than a tourist Investing in bricks and mortar The strength of the Edinburgh destination property market has seen a growing demand for rental property in Scotland’s capital. Returns from stocks It may be great to visit, but Edinburgh is an even and bonds remain relatively low, while better place to live. And stunning properties are low interest rates and cheaper property now even more affordable for buyers prices makes moving into the buy- to-let market a seemingly attractive investment. On top of this, demand remains high for rental property in Edinburgh, in part due to the large student population and there is the trend for first time buyers to continue to stay in rented accommodation while they raise the deposit needed to get on the property ladder. Malcolm Cannon, chief executive of The Georgian townhouses in ESPC which has recently launched a Edinburgh’s New Town are complete lettings service, said: “Capital elegant properties in which to appreciation through annual house put down roots price inflation is unlikely to provide good returns in the short-term despite lower property prices. Therefore, it Edinburgh as a destination is much more affordable than was the case The last year – that’s just more than £20,000 less is imperative that the property itself one that offers the tourist much to see and Last year at the peak of the market. In 2012, houses than the average of £335,947 paid in 2008.” generates strong rental income. do, with fascinating historical points at with four or more bedrooms in the capital Edinburgh Negotiating on price is certainly paying “To achieve this, careful selection of every turn, cultural events throughout the 68% of sold for an average of £426,518, according Way off on smaller properties too, with one- rental property is required, allowing year and fabulous shopping nestled among to ESPC. That’s almost 12 per cent less than One way which the bedroom flats in key first time buyer for substantial rental yields. Across iconic landmarks. But, Edinburgh as a houses with the average of £482,343 that was recorded Edinburgh property areas of the city such as Leith Walk and Edinburgh as a whole, the gross rental home offers much more. four or more in 2008. market is different Easter Road being secured for under yield on a one-bedroom flat was 5.4 per The breadth and scale of Edinburgh Malcolm Cannon, chief executive of from others is £90,000 between December 2012 and cent last year according to figures. “ architecture and design is something to be bedrooms property experts ESPC, said: “Although the through the love February 2013. Investment in bricks and mortar, marvelled. From the closes of the Old Town which market for larger family homes is currently of “open viewings”. Across East Central Scotland as a whole, when carefully considered and to the elegant Georgian terraces of the more robust than the lower end of the This is where the buyers paid on average 6.3 per cent below well researched, can be rewarding, New Town, from the friendly and inviting sold in market, buyers are still enjoying success seller makes their the Home Report valuation to secure a especially if a property is secured suburbs to vibrant student living in the Edinburgh when it comes to negotiating on price. Last home open to home in the three months to February below market value. This is trendy outskirts of the City Centre or the year, 68 per cent of houses with four or viewers between 2013. It’s clear that the buyers’ market surprisingly achievable considering waterfront living of Leith, Edinburgh offers were more bedrooms which sold in Edinburgh certain times once continues with many sellers setting realistic that one in five flats sold in East the ideal location to create a home for all were secured for less than their Home or twice a week. The asking prices when their property is Central Scotland were secured at a tastes and budgets. secured for Report valuation. Buyers of houses with owner will show you brought to the market. discount of more than 10 per cent Demand for property in Scotland’s less than four or more bedrooms in Edinburgh paid round the property With an abundance of property from Home Report valuation in 2012 capital remains strong, particularly in the an average of 4 per cent less than the Home and you can speak styles and prices ranging from more than according to ESPC figures. luxury market and among those looking for their Home Report valuation to secure a home in 2012. to someone who has £2 million to less than £40,000 available The property market is still in favour a family-friendly space with room to grow. Report If you’re looking for a flat in the heart of first-hand experience to browse on espc.com, there really is of the buyer which is allowing property But while properties may be in demand, the City, three bedroom flats in Edinburgh of the home and the something in Edinburgh to meet any investors to negotiate from a position larger family homes in Edinburgh are now valuation City Centre sold for an average of £313,455 neighbourhood. requirement. of strength.

50 51 {Properties} LIVING

With its large student population and strong business sectors, there is good demand for rental property in Edinburgh. If the idea of investing in bricks and mortar is appealing, there is a huge range of potential investment homes to discover

Investment or what about

5 Casselbank Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 5HA Potential Fixed price £90,000 One bedroom One public room This rarely available The flat forms part of a ‘C’ Listed Victorian terraced double upper flat is building, situated within a situated in the highly small street, just a brief stroll desirable area of from Leith Walk and the vibrant Bruntsfield, just to Shore area of Edinburgh. the south of the city Agent: Warners, 0131 253 2729 centre. While in need of some modernisation 7/2 Academy Street, Edinburgh and redecoration, it EH6 7EE Offers around £250,000 has strong potential to Seven bedrooms become a five-bedroom One public room rental property, subject Forming part of a to the relevant HMO Georgian tenement, legislation. this double upper flat is situated in a central location For more details and has all of the furniture and contents included. on these or others Agent: Allan McDougall, like them, visit 0131 253 2971 www.espc.com

DETAILS 1 (3F1) Leamington Place, Edinburgh EH10 4JR Offers over £350,000 Five bedrooms Two public rooms Agent: Aitken Nairn, 0131 253 2005

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Picturesque countryside and stunning views are available within a stone’s throw of Edinburgh as a shopping destination is easily accessed from this fantastic Edinburgh. If the idea of a country retreat to escape the bustle of city life sounds like selection of traditional Edinburgh homes, which provide the perfect location heaven, then perhaps a home on the outskirts of the city is for you to rest weary toes after a hard day on the cobbles

Rural or what about Shopping or what about 78/1 Queen Street, New Town, 3 Black House Steading, Edinburgh EH2 4NF Haddington EH41 4HA Offers over £290,000 Offers around £435,000 central Two bedrooms Retreats Four bedrooms One public room Two public rooms A delightful first A quite magnificent A most attractive stone floor flat situated in executive detached villa boasts wonderful An impressive fourth floor Edinburgh’s prestigious open country outlooks. It Georgian New Town and villa which occupies also offers exceptionally apartment is situated in a quiet, yet exclusive, an ideal central location within walking distance of generous and flexible living excellent local amenities and position on the accommodation on two levels. just minutes’ walk from Princes Street. outskirts of Balerno. Agent: GSB, 01620 532 580 Princes Street in the heart Agent: Lindsays, 0131 253 2327 The property offers of the Old Town. Forming flexible and generously 24 Ancrum Road, part of the luxurious 116 (3F) Hanover Street, proportioned family Dalkeith EH22 3AJ Royal Mile Mansions, Edinburgh EH2 1DR Offers over £495,000 accommodation of this magnificent property Offers over £430,000 Five bedrooms Three bedrooms considerable character, Four public rooms has all the history and with leafy outlooks all splendour of Edinburgh One public room An extremely impressive, Light, airy and within approximately substantial detached within touching distance beautifully presented one acre of private house with private gated and easy access for those top floor flat in excellent garden grounds. entrance and sweeping all-important shops. condition throughout and driveway, situated on a with lovely open views across For more details on beautiful large corner plot. For more details on these the city and Firth of Forth. Agent: Purdie & Co, Agent: HBJ Gateley, these homes or others 0131 253 2276 homes or others like them like them, visit visit www.espc.com 0131 253 2889 www.espc.com

DETAILS DETAILS 21 Newlands, Flat 40, Royal Mile Kirknewton Mansions, 50 North EH27 8LR Bridge, Edinburgh Five bedrooms EH1 1QN Four public rooms Two bedrooms Offers around £850,000 One public room Agent: ACH Shoosmiths, Offers over £310,000 0131 253 2161 Agent: Simpson and Marwick, 0131 253 2171

54 55 SPORT {Golf}

Golfers are spoiled for choice on Scotland’s Golf Coast with some of the world’s best courses Time for tee

Throughout the world, there are many wonderful highways made famous by their proximity to major golf destinations. Among the most obvious is the legendary 17- Mile Drive on California’s Monterey Peninsula, where you’ll encounter the famous Links at Spanish Bay, Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach Golf Links or the 60-mile long Grand Strand, encompassing the Myrtle Beach area on South Carolina’s coastline. But can anywhere compete with the depth, variety and quality of golf courses available along “Scotland’s Golf Coast Road”? Travelling east, the Golf Coast Road begins at the world’s oldest continually played course at Musselburgh Links and continues along the coastal route through the pristine villages and towns of and, along Longniddry, Aberlady, Gullane, Dirleton with North Berwick, and North Berwick, before ending in hosted Final Qualifying for the 2007 Dunbar. Senior British Open Championship at The road, which runs for about 30 Muirfield. miles, contains some of the world’s Located between Gullane and finest golfing links. Here, you’ll find Dirleton, within Archerfield Estate, an amazing 17 courses, almost linking are East Lothian’s newest gems. The with each other along the Firth of private clubs at Archerfield Links and Forth. Many familiar names, such The Renaissance Club at Archerfield as Gullane and North Berwick Golf offer world-class havens for members Club, often host major international and their guests. championships, including the Open But golf in East Lothian is not Championship at Muirfield this year. confined to the Golf Coast Road. The Stunning vistas along the coastline county possesses some fabulous courses enhance the spectacular courses. close to the recently upgraded A1. Here The 360-degree panoramic view you come across one of James Braid’s from the seventh tee on Gullane’s best designs at Musselburgh Golf Club No.1 course is often described as “the and the beautiful parkland courses at best view in golf”. The beautiful Haddington, Gifford and Castle Park. coastal surroundings are also a East Lothian is a dream location for feature when playing at Longniddry, visiting golfers, with no need to waste Kilspindie, Craigielaw, Luffness New, valuable time driving from course North Berwick, Whitekirk and the to course, packing and unpacking, Glen, whose elevated location offers checking in and out of hotels… evidence wonderful views of the Bass Rock. indeed that the best drives in golf do The road’s historic courses have been not always need to be long and straight! complemented by recent additions. Craigielaw, which opened in 2001, has For more information visit already hosted many prestigious events www.golfeastlothian.com

56 HOSPITALITY {Eating out} {The Open} GOLF

ducks better than a birdie Ducks at Kilspindie is just such happy to tailor menus for groups muirfield a relaxed, happy place to stay with and budgets. His set menu of the day comfortable lodgings and fantastic is to die for. Wine, whisky and beer food. Over 60 malts, a partner bar tastings, dinners and food matching with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, is done on a regular basis. 2013 22 mostly links golf courses within The bar is covered in golf 15 minutes’ drive, Ducks is ideal for memorabilia and is extremely cosy. lovers of golf, whisky, food and wine. You have to try the bar putting ‘The staff can’t do enough for you’ is a games; putting from the bar stools common comment on guest reviews. is fast becoming a bit of a tradition; They will talk you through the you will be amazed who has done it, whiskies, help you with the legendary some very well-known names and putting games in the bar, book your Major champions. Muirfield this year plays host to golf and transport, show you round The team at Ducks is always happy the wine cellar or just chew the fat as to see you and can arrange all you need one of golf’s greatest challenges – you supp one of the real ales. for your trip; golf, transport etc. The Open. Walk in the footsteps There are two restaurants, Ducks to the whiskies and beers in the Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery is of the sport’s legendary players and Donald’s, both using the best bar. Donald’s Bistro is bigger with only eight miles away and trips here with our hole-by-hole walkthrough local produce. wooden tables, a simple but excellent are regularly arranged. Ducks also Ducks has two AA Rosettes, linen wine list (Ducks’ list also available) have an eight-seater Mercedes bus to of this world-famous course table cloths, candles, one of the best and has access to the joys of the bar. ferry you about. wine lists in the country and access Chef Alessandro Grillo is more than Be sure to pop in. | words: andrew coltart |

The world’s top Coltart is one of Scotland’s golfers will be battling Andrew it out at Muirfield best-known professional golfers. He in East Lothian represented Scotland in five Dunhill Cups, in July for the and played against Tiger Woods in the Ryder coveted Claret Jug Cup in 1999. He now runs TPEGS (www.tpegs.com), a Photo courtesy of company based at Archerfield, next door to Getty Images Muirfield. From there, he and Gary Nicol, a respected European Tour coach, offer unique golf experiences, including helicopter tours of Scotland’s great courses and residential playing holidays at Archerfield. Here, he provides an exclusive perspective of the challenges that face the world’s best golfers competing for the Claret Jug in July 2013 at Muirfield.

58 59 GOLF {The Open} {The Open} GOLF

this can prove a demanding par four. The (450 yards) Andrew (469 yards) (472 yards) fairway narrows at 280 yards, just past three 1 Coltart 6 10 imposing bunkers on the left. It can then be as Your first shot will be a tough one, normally This is probably the most demanding hole The 10th fairway has been moved slightly much as a long iron second shot, best kept away into the prevailing wind. You need to aim up on the course. Bunkers down the left used to left and a new tee means the drive here is The front from the sentinel bunker on the right, which the left side of the fairway, but a cavernous threaten golfers, but modern players should played slightly away from the row of bunkers right of has been made more prominent. bunker to the left can swallow a wayward ball. clear them safely. Almost always played up the right. The approach is difficult to A well-positioned drive will open up the green, in a cross wind from right or left, the tee judge, as a ridge 100 yards short of the green the green exposing a generous putting surface. shot is over the crest of the fairway, into a partially obscures the approach. The front has been (447 yards) deep hollow. Then, the hole sweeps down right of the green has been brought forward, 15 and away to the left to a climbing green set perilously close to the front right trap. This is brought You can hit a driver here, but the smarter play 2 (367 yards) Pain and against the backdrop of Archerfield Wood. a wonderful start to the back nine holes. forward.... is probably a long iron short of the bunker on Another long green extended in the back this is a the left, around the 260-yard mark. The green This is a great, short par four that doesn’t give grief are left and flat ground mean depth perception is like a camel’s back, and just as easy to putt birdies too generously. In the right conditions, the order and clubbing are tricky here. The bunker 11 (389 yards) wonderful on; that means two putts will be good going, it can be driven by the big hitters, but out on the right has been moved more to the start to the and you make life easier by putting your ball of bounds runs down the left side, coming of this front of the green, making the entrance Faced with a completely blind tee shot over on the same side of the green as the flag. within five yards of the green. A new bunker hole if quite narrow. the crest of a hill, you are never sure where the back nine encroaching more into the front of the green bunkers lie. The only certainty is that they are holes makes this a less obvious choice. The safe play the tee there, on either side of the fairway. The last 16 (188 yards) is a long iron from the tee to the left-hand side shot isn’t (187 yards) time the Open Championship was played here, of the fairway, opening up the green. Keep 7 my playing partner couldn’t make the carry of The middle of the green is always a great play the ball below or left of the pin to leave an bravely This is a great par three. Played uphill into the 172 yards up the hill because of the abhorrent here. More unyielding bunkers surround this aggressive birdie putt. taken on prevailing wind, a ball given too much time weather conditions we played in at that time. green, especially on the right and the green in the air can find itself drawn to the sand on The second shot requires great control into a falls away on the left. either side of the green. These are deep and small, sharply contoured, heart-shaped green, 3 (379 yards) difficult bunkers and it is often an achievement which is almost completely surrounded by just to find the putting surface from them. deep bunkers. Going long here spells bad news! 17 (578 yards) At 290 yards, bunkers (should) prevent the driver being used from the tee. Instead, it’s a In normal conditions, this will be easily lay up off the tee down the left to open up the (445 yards) (382 yards) reachable in two shots. Players will be green, then a short iron to a long green, which 8 12 tempted to keep tight to a stream of makes it tough to judge the distance required Pain and grief are the order of this hole if The yardage suggests nothing too tricky here, bunkers (from 199-285 yards) up the on approach. the tee shot isn’t bravely taken on and placed but such an assumption would be a big mistake. left-hand side in order to reach in two. perfectly on the left-hand side of the fairway. The bunker layout to the right of the green However, if played too safe, the ball will That is easier said than done, of course. Place has been altered. A more precise tee shot and find the thick rough down the right-hand 4 (229 yards) the tee shot correctly and this becomes a approach will be required to unlock a birdie side. From there, the enormous bunkers relatively easy par four, but the critical factor here. The long, thin green sits back to front and 100 yards short of the putting green will This is a par three, which has, strangely, been is knowing exactly where to put it. The carry is heavily bunkered on both sides. An approach cause consternation, and maybe take a shot lengthened recently. From the back tees, you over the cluster of bunkers on the dog-leg into the middle of this green is always sensible. or two from the careless player. will find this hole very difficult. Your tee shot corner is 284 yards. Most players opt for a Anybody attacking the back left pin could suffer will be straight at the mound to the right of three-wood or long-iron for position in the horrible consequences, as there is a huge drop- the green and, hopefully, you will get down in left half of the fairway to set up a shot over off only feet away. Beware a tight front right pin. (473 yards) two. For most, a par is a good result here. the cross bunkers to a green that drops away 18 at the back and left. A deep breath is required on this tee, as you 13 (193 yards) are almost home. But don’t let memories 5 (561 yards) of this famous last hole lull you into a false 9 (558 yards) An extra 32 yards have been added to this sense of security. The danger lies in two deep Sand is the danger here. In the prevailing wind, already difficult, uphill par three. The green bunkers on the left, which draw errant tee players will be looking to hit the green in two Short by modern par five standards, the itself is 46 yards deep, but only 15 paces shots like magnets. The cross wind provides shots and make a four. A good view from the tee ninth hole plays straight into the prevailing wide. It is flanked by bunkers, on both sides. enough of a test and you must remain will allow the world’s best players to avoid a nest wind. The tee shot must find the fairway Ernie Els played the shot of the year last focused and committed. The green sits of bunkers hugging the right side of the fairway. between a deep bunker to the left and thick time, nearly holing from one of these craters teasingly in front of the wonderful, world- Playing slightly across them, danger also lurks rough on the right. The lay up must avoid in the Earth’s surface. famous clubhouse and you can nearly hear in sand down the left. The entrance to the green the bunkers on the right and anyone going the galleries of the past cheering on the great is narrowed by bunkers to the left and right. In for the green in two must pay close attention Open champions, from Gary Player to Tom good conditions in 1992, there were 21 eagles to the ‘out of bounds’ wall tight on the left (478 yards) Watson and the one-and-only Jack Nicklaus. and 234 birdies here. Into a headwind five years hand side. Right-hand bunkers have been 14 But you need to finish the job. Put your ball earlier, it gave up just one eagle and 84 birdies. moved towards the front of the green, Played from a new, elevated tee into a stiff in the middle of the green – a four is good all This is a great risk-and-reward hole. forcing people many players to play safe. breeze from the prevailing south-west direction, day long. hoto courtesy of R &Ahoto courtesy P

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There’s so much to see and do in Denmark’s stunning capital that one visit may not be enough to take in all its fanastic history, architecture and culture Wonderful copenhagen Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, according Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen (so good they to its supporters and probably most of its residents, saluted it twice) is one of the oldest capital cities in is Scandinavia’s most fantastic city – and easily mainland Europe, and claims that its monarchy is the accessible by air from Edinburgh Airport. oldest anywhere in the world. Three different airlines – Norwegian, bmi Regional The city has plenty of attractions and sights to keep and easyJet – fly out of Scotland’s capital, with bmi its visitors entertained, and many of them are situated offering a twice-daily service on weekdays. right in the centre, within walking distance. With a heritage that goes back to the ninth century, Beautiful Copenhagen is full of historic landmarks, significant architecture, buildings and interesting sights and museums. fantastic food and In fact, there are so many things to see and do great shops that you might need to extend your visit or make – the Danish arrangements for another one as soon as you can. capital has it all

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Copenhagen’s must-see visitor attractions include: Tivoli Gardens is a must for all children – and those who like to revisit their childhood. Tivoli is located just a few minutes walk from Dish up a real City Hall, and with the Copenhagen Central danish delight Station as its nearest neighbour, it is very easy to get to. Danish food culture has Danish “Smørrebrød” In spring 2013, Tivoli will open a large been cultivated for many Almost every Danish new section of the garden, which will include generations. It’s mainly rooted restaurant in Copenhagen three new rides. in the old country kitchen, serves the traditional Amalienborg Palace is considered one with deep-seated recipes open-faced sandwich called of the greatest works of Danish Rococco created first and foremost as “smørrebrød”, with cold architecture. The Queen’s residence is made a shield to protect the Danes cuts – pieces of meat or fish up of four identical buildings spread around against the cold weather and various pastes, as well as the octagonal courtyard. Get a glimpse into conditions in Denmark. salad dressings and cheese the Royal apartments, and watch the daily That’s why the Danes eat a on buttered rye bread and changing of the Royal Guard. lot of meat – especially pork decorated with all types of The Little Mermaid, which you’ll find at but also beef – together with toppings. These give the Langelinje Pier, is one of Copenhagen’s most- plenty of vegetables. creation great visual appeal. visited tourist attractions. Originally made Poultry and fish products famous by Danish author Hans Christian are the Danes’ second choice. Potatoes Andersen, the statue was a gift in 1913 to the The cold and often wet The Danes eat potatoes city by brewer Carl Jacobsen. climate in Denmark requires (kartofler) with everything Strøget (Pedestrian Street), Copenhagen’s a lot of food with high and with every hot meal. largest shopping area, is centred around nutritional values and that Peeling potatoes is a national Strøget in the heart of the city. Strøget is one contains vitamins, minerals sport in Denmark, and it’s a of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets, with a and proteins to create the time-consuming occupation, wealth of shops, from budget-friendly chains energy that Danes need for even though for centuries the to some of the world’s most expensive brands. their energetic lifestyle. Danes have spent many hours Nyhavn (old harbour district) is packed with many types of potatoes with partying people, restaurants and bars. in their hands. Just ask a During summer, Nyhavn is the perfect place Dane about the wonders of to enjoy a spot of al fresco dining. Or, if you peeling potatoes, and you’ll prefer, you can do like the locals and buy a have started a fruitful beer from a nearby store and rest your feet at conversation that could the quayside. last for hours about the In February, the new and unique best ways to handle facilities for polar bears, North Atlantic and peel a potato. birds and seals, The Arctic Ring, opened at Copenhagen Zoo.

The Copenhagen Zoo has more than 3000 animals from around the world and a total At the port areas, you will find everything of 264 different species. from yachts to harbour baths to top The elephants live in a state-of-the- attractions, and year round the areas art elephant house, and the giraffes and host various events hippos were also moved recently into new accommodation. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is the art museum founded by the brewer Carl Jacobsen, and contains two main departments of ancient and modern art in fabulous architectural surroundings. You can view collections of Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman art as well as Danish and French paintings and sculptures of the 19th and 20th century.

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Travelling abroad can be a minefield for the unwary business passenger, with all sorts of local customs to tiptoe through. Follow our guide to avoiding… Foreign faux pas

When you travel abroad on If you find yourself in Argentina adding salt to your meal as this business, “fitting in” in the host making small talk, don’t open up by can be perceived as an insult or an country is important. Learning the asking what a person’s occupation is – implication the meal is lacking in language is part of it, but there’s a lot that’s considered very bad manners. flavour. more than that involved to make the It’s worth knowing that Chinese In Indonesia, no matter how thirsty right impression. names are reversed. For example, you may be, when given a drink, wait Some habits and customs vary Chan Yao Ming should be addressed as until invited by your host to drink it. enormously from what we’re used Mr Chan, not Mr Ming. Also, leaving some of your meal on a to in Britain. We all know some of Doing business in India requires plate is considered a sign that the meal the most obvious ones, such as not tact and diplomacy of the highest was enjoyable. exposing the soles of your feet in order. Saying an outright ‘no’ to And as we all know, in any Muslim Egypt (unlikely in a business context anything is regarded as impolite. Try country always eat with the right hand that you’ll commit that one!), but even phrases such as ‘I shall try’– they’ll – the left hand is regarded as unclean… in countries close to home, there are know it means no, so you’re not telling some faux pas that you might commit an untruth. Saying Thanks without meaning to. In Japan, be prepared to make Never give white flowers as a gift in apologies for just about everything you Asia – they are associated with funerals. Language can think of. Apologising frequently is In France, don’t bring a bottle of If you’re having a stab at the local seen as polite conversation. wine to a dinner as a gift as the host lingo, do take into account the form of During conversation in Mexico, may have already chosen the wine ‘you’ that you use to address colleagues it’s normal to make physical contact, suited to the meal, but would feel and ensure it is the formal version so don’t recoil in horror as your obliged to serve yours. until you’re invited to lapse into the colleague puts his arm around you Flowers are commonly given to ‘familiar’. Some specific pointers: while chatting. hostesses in Germany, but always In Brazil, don’t say the word ‘okay’ be sure to unwrap a bouquet before as it’s considered extremely impolite Food and Dining Out presenting it. (though an easy mistake to make). If you happen to find yourself in In India, being predominantly a China, don’t stand the chopsticks Hindu country, giving anything leather vertically into a rice bowl, as a present may cause offence. as this is an indication In Japan, always present a gift (and you are feeding indeed your business card) with both the dead. hands. Also be sure to accept anything In Egypt, with both hands. take care In Singapore, be aware that a when recipient might “graciously refuse three times” before accepting your offering – it’s not a game or that they’re ungrateful, it’s just the norm and good manners.

write on! Katie Wood has been a full-time travel writer and broadcaster for 25 years. Author of 39 guidebooks, she has worked for virtually every national newspaper in the UK and is currently Travel Editor for The Sunday Post.

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