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Hello, and thank you

for picking up this

years edition of Buzz,

an Edinburgh based

lifesyle magazine. Many

hours of work have gone

into this, sometimes

tears, but our dedicated

team have really pulled

together and we have

enjoyed a few laughs and cocktails along the way.

Our theme for this issue is a year in the city and we

have covered a range of Edinburghs best cultural gems,shops, and restaurants. We keep the local theme running

with features on the best vintage, book and gift shopping in

and around Edinburghs vibrant Grassmarket.

We also feature an exclusive interview with writer

Denise Mina, whose crime novels are growing in

popularity internationally. We chat to local designers

Ipek Yalcin and Gavin Rutherford who talk about the

inspiration behind their work. Interviews with some of

Scotlands top young ballet dancers and heads of the

latest technological startups means that there really

should be something for everyone.We hope that you will enjoy reading this print version

of Buzzand for those who cant get enough, head to our

website www.buzzmag.org for the latest lm, theatre,

music reviews and many more articles.

Enjoy our wonderful city!

Becky Conway

Editor

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VINTAGE SCENE

Victory Rolls and Vanities

ARTS & CULTUREREEL TO REEL 7

Delving into Edinburghs cinema scene

TAKE YOUR SEAT AND DIM THE LIGHTS 8

A guide to Edinburghs cultural events without breaking the bank

HEART OF THE MATTER 10

Behind the lens with photographers Dylan and Joanna Kitchener

PAPER TRAIL 14

Browsing the shelves of Edinburghs second-hand bookshops

DENISE, DENISE 16

Shooting the breeze with one of Scotlands premier crime writers

FOOD & DRINKGLOBAL GOURMET 18

Working up an appetite across the capital

SHAKING THE CITY 20

Drowning your sorrows in style

AFTERNOON DELIGHTS 22

Best places to indulge your sweet tooth

EDINBURGH IN FOCUSTHE HACKER, THE HUSTLER AND THE HIPSTER 26

Tricks of the start-up trade from Edinburghs techies

GRASSMARKET 28

Exploring the Old Towns independent boutiques

A YEAR IN EDINBURGH 50

Our calendar of events 201415

FASHION & DESIGNVICTORY ROLLS AND VANITY 30

Step back in time with the best of Edinburghs vintage shopping

BRIGHT IDEAS 35

Buzzchats to some up-and-coming designers

SPORTS & WELLNESSONCE MORE FROM THE TOP 38

Behind the scenes with Scotlands bright young ballet dancers

TEE TIME 41

Exploring some of Edinburghs most scenic public golf courses

TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEON THE ROAD 44

Pack your bags for a life-changing career break

FIRST IMPRESSIONS 48

A fresh take on an old city

GOLFING IN EDINBURGH

Tee Time

WEDDINGS AND WANDERINGS

The Heart of the Matter

THE PROFESSIONALS YEAR ABROAD

On the Road

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Arts &

Edinburgh International Film

Festival holds the accolade

o being the oldest contin-

uously-running international film

estival and originated as a doc-

umentary estival in 1947. It has

since marked itsel as a platorm

or independant film projects with

the likes o ,

and -

being screened in recent years.

Te coming estival is part o

a larger programme in 2014 be-

ing organised by the Centre o the

Moving Image. Amongst them is

a nationwide event celebrating the

lie o Scottish-Canadian Academy

Award winning filmmaker and an-

imator Norman McLaren. Founder

o the animation department at the

National Film Board o Canada,

McLaren gained his international

renown with films such as -

and .

However the programme is not

just taking place in Scotland, with

venues across Canada participating

in celebration o the McLaren body

o work. Te backbone o McLaren

2014 is an extensive public engage-

ment programme which aims to o-

er a series o animation workshops

to schools and public venues across

Scotland, with all work produced

by the attendees being uploaded to

the McLaren 2014 website.

Alongside this comes a pro-

gramme o films curated by doc-

umentarian and film critic Mark

Cousins .A touring film season will intro-

duce British audiences to 17 films

about the experience o childhood.

Tese films, many o which have

never been screened in the UK be-

ore, inspired Cousins in the pro-

duction o his new documentary

.

At this years estival,

or Best Documentary Fe

will return afer a thre

sence. Tere will also b

ocus on cinema rom

Germany. One thing

Edinburghs Internationa

tival will continue to su

delight its audience.

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Arts &

TAKE YOUR

SEAT AND DIMTHE LIGHTS

The SCOTTISHSTORYTELLINGCENTRE is

venue for a variet y of events and t heir mon

case, known as The Speakeasy, consistentlThe event is something of a variety show w

dians, performance poets and musicians

their turn on the stage: there are usually ar

different acts performing and the tickets are

SCOTTISHOPERAand SCOTTISHBALLET

great offers for under 26s, typically 10 fo

seats. A fantastic chance to experience the

nies original interpretations of classic prod

The RBS Museum Lates events are held

out the year and offer a great opportunity

look around the NATIONAL MUSEUM whil

themed drinks, live music, facepainting and

other activities. Each night has a theme bas

rent exhibitions at the museum, which hav

dinosaurs, a night in wonderland, and a m

ball theme. Tickets for the events start at

Nights at EDINBURGHZOO are being he

and June this year and give you the chance

animals at night without crowds of childre

offer are a variety of street performers, a si

a rope course and a whole host of food aTickets for the event are 20 but corporate

are available.

The LYCEUMS previews are a great way to see the

newest theatre for low prices. Preview tickets will be

released at various points throughout the year foronline purchase and are usually priced at 1015

instead of the usual 30 or more. These shows do

tend to sell out quickly and the seating often isnt

assigned so make sure you get there early!

For those with an interest in grassroots theatre,

BLACKDINGOPRODUCTIONSis a local shoestring com-

pany who perform at venues across the city through-

out the year. One of their ongoing projects is ve -

poundtheatre which as the name suggests gives you

the chance to see their work for only 5.

The QUEENS HALL hosts a variety of different

events throughout the year but in particular they

support local classical talent. The Scottish Chamber

Orchestra plays there several times a year with tickets

starting at 10. Students are even luckier, able to pur-

chase any available seat for just 5.

Best known for the St Giles at 6 concerts, STGILES

CATHEDRAL on the Royal Mile offers an extensive

concert programme, often free of charge. Featured

artists are often local choirs or soloists but the ven-

ue also attracts international groups as diverse as theGolden Sail Folk Music Ensemble from China and

the Longmont Chorale from Colorado, US.

Edinburgh has a wealth of cultural events taking place every day o

the year. It is easy to assume that a tr ip to these venues has to be

restricted to an occasional treat, but there are many ways

to experience culture at an affordable price.

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Have a look at buzzmag.org to fnd out about Edinburghs best venues. Reviews, tips, deals and more


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HEART OF

THE MATTER

What made you want to take up

photography? And wedding photography

in particular?

Wedding photography just seemed like the perfect

way to combine all our favourite genres of photogra-

phy (landscape, portrait, narrative, photojournalistic)

into one amazing day. Every wedding day is a new

and unique story and being there on that special day

to capture and tell the story through our cameras is

why we photograph weddings.

Can you tell us a bit about your sto

We have the online photo sharing websit

thank for allowing our paths to cross. It w

2010 and we were living in different parts o

at the time (Joanna in Ubud, Indonesia

Queensland, Australia) and we had been

and admiring each others personal work

for about a year. We started Skype chatting

(mostly about photography) and to cut a

short, Joanna ew to Australia, we got eng

four months and decided to move to Scotlan

our life together. About a year later we got

Why did you choose to live in Edin

What do you like about it?

Straight away the most appealing feature aland to us was the landscape, and wed o

great things about Edinburgh from friend

ily. Dylans grandparents are also Scottish;

had a special fondness for Scotland.

How many pictures do you take a y

How many weddings and engagem

you attend per year?

It would be crazy to try and guess. Thou

thousands! This year we will be photogra

tween 4050 weddings at different locatio

the UK and overseas.

How often do you travel? What was

favourite place?

Our job allows us to travel to many interes

around the UK and Europe, so were pretty

in that respect. Its difcult to pick a favo

but our most memorable travel destinat

be Japan. The cuisine, the people, the ni

busyiness, the three-oor camera and

shopsamazing! We also love street photo

Japan was a g reat place for that t oo.

Can you walk us through the process?

We mostly accept on a rst-come, rst-served basis

but were always extra excited whenever we have the

opportunity to incorporate the landscape into a wed-

ding. We try not to direct too much during photoshoots, as we really want to keep things as natural

and organic as possible between the couple in order

to capture the connection between them.

This Australian bloke and Polish girl met thanks to their shared passion and decided to moveto Scotland in order to do what they love most together: travel around the UK and tell thestories of couples through their pictures. Their sty le is romantic and creative but never cheesyor obtrusive.You can take a look at their amazing pictures of weddings all around Scotland on theirwebsite: www.kitchenerphotography.co.uk

INTERVIEW: ALIXTHOMAZI

usband and wife duo, Joanna and Dylan Kitchener are photographersth a unique take on wedding photography. Buzz gives you an insight intoeir creative fair.


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Where do you get your inspiration from?

How do you take pictures of couples

without making them look cheesy?

Nature, travelling to new places and people always in-

spire us. We also take a lot of inspiration from movies

and cinematography. In particular, Wong Kar-wai,

Jim Jar musch and Dav id Fincher lms. As for avoid-

ing cheesiness, we believe that less is more when it

comes to photography. We always try to keep things

pretty natural and relaxed during the photo shoot

with very simple poses (if that is what you would liketo call it), denitely nothing dramatic or over the top.

Where do you think you will be in 10 years

time? Do you think you will ever get bored

of this job?

Hopefully doing the same thing. To stand out in this

profession you have to be passionate about it and you

have to love it! You have to always want to improve

yourself and be open-minded to new ideas.The day

we become bored is the day we will put our cameras

down we dont ever see that happening though.

Among all the pictures you have taken, do

you each have a favourite?

After every wedding we end up with a new favourite

so its impossible to nail it down to one or two. Every

once in a while we like to look back at our travels and

relive our journeys through our photography. Some

of our favourite photos were taken in Portugal and

Japan.

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Arts &

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PAPER TRAILExploring Edinburghs second-hand bookshops.

WORDS: REBECCA BROWN

RICK TILLOF TILLS BOOKSHOP

WORDS: EVE SCOTT

Situated just one street down from bustling Newington

Street, TILLS second-hand bookshop is an oasis of

calm, lled with everything from childrens books and

ction paperbacks to language guides and comics.

TILLSowner, Rick Till, moved to Edinburgh nearly

28 years ago and set up his second-hand bookshop,

which is still going strong today. As you would expect

after living here for nearly 30 years, Edinburgh is a

special place for Rick.

I come from small town Canada. The oldest buildingin the town was built in 1993, it doesnt compare with

what I rst saw here. My eyes were wide-open, it was

all just so grand. What a great city. How fortunate can

I get the two large cities in my life Toronto and

Edinburgh. Its a vibrant city and yet, its earthy. I like

that its unusual as far as large cities go. Its not a bleak

city centre. Its vibrant.

His outlook isnt as positive for the bookselling

industry though.

Our hey-day was the late 80s, early 90s. We couldnt

have seen the internet coming. Its just changed so

much. Were the last generation of privately owned,

second-hand bookshops unless something dramatichappens. Im afraid that 10, 20 years from now, its just

going to be charity bookshops and perhaps a straggler.

Were stragglers, were an exception. Many large cities

have lost many of their bookshops.

Despite this concerning trend, Edinburgh thankfully

retains a large number of second-hand bookshops and

continues to thrive as a city of literature.

OLD TOWN BOOKSHOP

Victoria StreetWith books piled precariously on top of one another

and glass cabinets crammed full of beau tiful Victorian

editions, OLD TOWN BOOKSHOP has that charmingly

classic second-hand bookshop atmosphere. Specialising

in rare antiquarian books, it stocks a large amount

of Scottish literature, as well as books on art, travel,

history and even 100-year-old prints. Its interior may

seem small and narrow, but its shelves are pa cked with

hidden gems.

EDINBURGH BOOKS

West Port

This labyrinth of books has a warm, welcoming

atmosphere and every inch of the store is crammed

with books and comfy chairs. Their biggest collection

is literature, specically Scottish literature. Head

downstairs to the basement and youll nd even more

books, covering everything from history to sport and

music. If you dont nd what youre looking for here,

youre likely to stumble upon something even better.

EDINBURGH TRANSLATIONS

West PortWhilst they have a small English section, EDINBURGH

TRANSLATIONSspecialises in foreign language books and

is a haven for anyone interested in foreign language

ction. Sections include Italian, French, Japanese,

Chinese, Korean, Scandinavian languages, Russian,

Portuguese, Spanish and German. They also have a

small Scottish interests section.

MAIN POINT BOOKS

West Port

A relatively new kid on the block, MAINPOINTBOOKS

has a large selection of ction and non-ction. With

categories such as science ction and crime, sitting

alongside folklore and mountaineering, youre likely to

nd something brilliantly bizarre. They also have books

on history, philosophy, photography, art, architecture,

feminism and lm.

ELVIS SHAKESPEARE

Leith Walk

Muchmore than just a second-hand bookshop,ELVIS

SHAKESPEARE boasts an equally impressive record

collection. The walls are covered in rare editions and

collectable vinyl and its remarkably spacious for a

second-hand shop. It stocks a wide range of books

including lm, Scottish ction, historical ction,

science ction, travel, biography, theatre, literary

criticism, graphic novels and audio books.

Were the lastgeneration of privatelyowned, second-hand

bookshops

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Arts &

HOWDIDYOUGETINTOWRITING?

It was something I always wanted to

do. Writing is a bit of a compulsion;

tting words together and loving

language. It sounds like a very self-

indulgent thing to do. I had a law

degree and felt like I should be

doing something useful. I was doing

a PhD and I thought Im going to

write a novel, and then I did. Isent it out to agents, just for fun,

and I said Ive written this entire

novel, and Im really outgoing and

I love attention [laughs]. I made a

series of lu dicrous claims and they

said, Id like to see the rest of it,

so I wrote the rest of it and then

they said we want to publish it.

WHICHWRITERSHAVEINSPIREDYOU?

Bulgakov really inspired me. He

was a Russian writer who wrote

plays and books that were

never published in the Soviet

Union. Hes a really beautiful,

funny and honest writer. I

think theres a lot of ummery

around writing and hes just

really honest about the joy of

making the thing. Hes my hero.

WHEREDOYOUGETYOURIDEASFROM?

The Digger its a f***ing amazingsocial phenomenon! Its a

fanzine for criminals. A lot of it

is misinformation and mainly fat

guys in tracksuits. Crime is very

unattractive! [laughs] I get ideas

listening to people, especially

Glaswegians. In Glasgow theres a

big thing about storytelling and its

a big social status thing about being

able to tell a story well. I think crime

ction comes out of an oral tradition

rather than a literary tradition

because its not really about the

form; its more about the story.

DO YOU BASE YOURCHARACTERSONTHESAMESOURCES?

I think you always put part of

yourself in your characters withoutmeaning to. And Im such a wilting

ower [laughs]. Most of them

are based on friends of mine and

they know exactly who they are!

ISITALOTHARDERTOWRITEGRAPHICNOVELSTHANYOURCRIMENOVELS?

Its just really different. At the

moment Im doing The Girl With

the Dragon Tattoo and thats much

easier because youre envisioning

someone elses book as a graphic

novel. When youre writing your

own stuff, its much more technical.It teaches you so much about prose

writing and you learn how much

you can leave out because the

reader does so much of the work.

WHAT DO YOU THINK DIFFERENTIATESSCOTTISH CRIME FICTION (TARTANNOIR) FROMAMERICANCRIMEFICTION?

For me Tartan Noir is Urban Noir

Buzz catches up with Glasgows queen of crime ction, DENISE Mfor a frank, funny and delightfully sharp chat about unlikely inspir

her upcoming television adaptation, and her love of comics

I think you alwaysput part of yourself in

your characters withoutmeaning to

and I think a lot of crime

comes out of Scotland

banner of Tartan Noir

It just happens to be cr

based in Scotland. In No

disorder and then an

restore order which ultim

Thats what Tartan Noi

YOUREWORKINGWITH RI

ONYOURNEXTTVPROGRAINTIMIDATING?

No, its just like a really

ofce. I never think th

are gonna happen. T

Meehan books were a

miracle. Most stuff on te

isnt it? You have a o

chance that its not gonn

[laughs]. You just go i

thats great and you no

Id really love to go

but Im super busy

ARETHEREANYOTHERFICTIONYOUWANTTO

I would honestly th

doing anything. At th

I want to write a l

if you kept a small

could probably do somet

interesting. I didnt re

I would like to write cIm the editor for a co

graphic novels that are c

for the Edinburgh In

Book Festival. Im re

because people appr

with interesting proj

ask me if I want to ge

Read the full interview o

INTERVIEW: JONATHAN MCINTOSH

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Food

Award-winning restaurant Illegal Jacks serves

up Tex Mex food on a budget. Their star

attraction are burritos the size of your forearm.

You have the choice of four types of meat (and

two vegetarian) llings, two types of beans

and three varieties of salsa all wrapped with

Spanish rice in a steamed tortilla. For those

looking for something different, the menu also

boasts fajitas, quesadillas, tacos and nachos as well

as buffalo wings and chilli bowls. Lothian Rd.

ILLEGAL JACKS

Rascals is a relatively

new kid on the Edinburgh

block. Essentially a burger joint, but mixing it

up with pulled pork burgers, sweet potato fries,

chicken wings and endless options to create

your own combinations. Between 12 and 3 on

weekdays you can eat for a mere

5. Great for big groups and

fantastic food deals every night

of the week. South Bridge.

Global GourmetTravel miles in a single meal

Noodle bars are not exactly few and far between, but youd be hard pushed to

nd a more satisfying one than Yocoko. With an almost overwhelming number

of options, Yocoko offers an extensive range of rice and noodle dishes, soups

and starters. For under 7, you can get a delicious Japanese set meal,

which includes a generous main and addi tional sides, including

chicken potato curry and vegetable soup. Their homely portions

are large enough to ll even the hungriest of stomachs and the prices

will keep your purse full too. South Bridge.

YOCOKO

If youre looking for cheap but lling Italian food,

Caciopepe is a great place to try. A main meal and a

shared half carafe of wine will cost you under 10.

There are plenty of delicious choices ranging

from classic lasagne to a great range of risottos.

Their dessert menu is just as affordable we

recommend the baked cheesecake. To top it all

off, the service is simply delightful.Hanover St.

CACIOPEPE

Kampung Ali is a testament to

adage that looks can be deceivin

simplicity of its decor doesnt d

justice favourites like sweet an

chicken sit alongside many opti

the more adventurous. Modifyi

according to your tastes is enco

If its popularity with Edinburgh

community isnt enough to conv

you, pop in and try the Roti Ce

starter. Fountainbridge and C

KAMPUNG ARASCALS

Looking for the taste of adventure without travelling far?

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Experience food from around the world at affordable

prices right here in Edinburgh.


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Food

LUCKYLIQUORCO

PANDAANDSONS

ROYALBERMUDAYACHTCLUB

SARTORIALCOCKTAILYoull be hard pushed to find a drink that you

dont enjoy at Lucky Liquor Company. Te

black and white chequered flooring, low-

hanging lighting and exceedingly riendly staff all

combine to make it a antastic cocktail experience.

Te stock drinks menu isnt as comprehensive as

you might expect, but with 13 liquors to call upon,

the knowledgeable staff are happy to mix you your

avourite drink they wont even charge you extra

or the pleasure. Youre kept guessing on how youll

get your drink, theyre served up

in everything rom light bulbsto glasses with a cymbal-

banging monkey toy tied

to it. You might even get

heres more than meets the eye to this quirky

bar, hidden below an old-ashioned barber

shop acade. Youll coast down a flight o

stairs and swish through a secret bookcase door

to get into the expansive underground bar Panda

and Sons. Te cocktails are intriguingly presented,

particularly the spectacular Birdcage. I you want

something different, they also have a great list o craf

beers and wines. Te staff, all donning moustaches

(except or the emales) and exceptionally vintage

hairstyles, always have a smile on

their aces. Te quirky detailsdont stop there as there are

aux taches on the mirrors

in the bathrooms, almost

encouraging you to grow

a sample swatch o

cologne on the side or

a small sombrero we

loved the little touches.

Youll get a glass o water

which is c onstantly topped up

throughout the night, keeping you

happily busy whilst waiting or your

next drink. All in all, its a great barand well worth a shout i youre

looking or a unique night out!

your own! T

sporting D

candles and

length men

accommodat

large groups

who may be loo

more privacy. Te l

find a place in one o the cosy tw

nooks. Te drinks are well pricedand they usually have a good

special on offer. I youre

looking or a quirky night

out, you cant afford to

skip this bar!SPRINGBREAK

BIRDCAGECOCKTAIL

THEEMPERORSNEWCLOTHES

WILDHORSECA

SHAKING THE CITY

MOODMOOD DRINKSDRINKS STASTAFF

4/5

Reviewing Queen Streets Quirkiest Cocktails

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Food

Afternoon DelightsFancy a cuppa? We tour Edinburgh to give you a taste of the

quirkiest places to enjoy afternoon tea. For the perfect scone, moreish

sandwiches and a dizzying array of tea choices, we recommend these

cosy hideouts where you can have your cake and eat it too!

Mimis BakehouFrom the cheeky wall art to the clas

black and turquoise colour scheme, ev

in Mimis Bakehouse exudes care and

to detail. These qualities arent miss

its delicious afternoon tea either. W

traditional range of nger sandwiche

with clotted cream and home-made jam

ever-changing array of tantalising mi

Mimis is reassuringly inventive and a jo

EteaketJust like its inter ior, Eteaket ke eps aft ernoon tea

low-key and comfy. Whether sitting up front or

snuggled on the couch in the back, once you push

open the door of Eteakets basement cafe, youd

be hard-pressed to tell youve just left the city

centre behind you. Instead of the usual range of

nger sandwiches, you can choose from a range

of llings from the menu, along with a tasty

scone, plenty of petit fours and a pot of one of

their many delicious loose-leaf teas.

Peacock AlleyIf youre feeling particularly extravaga

on your glad rags and head over to

Alley inside the luxurious Caledonia

There are quite a few options to ma

afternoon tea even more special, i

adding a glass of champagne or a Kir R

the Caley Afternoon Tea is more than

The patisseries and cakes really make i

including an Earl Grey and Shortbre

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My job as Dean of the Business School at

Edinburgh Napier University is probably

my dream job although, in all honesty, I

had never even thought of being an academic during

my time as a student. All I knew was that I wanted

to be rich or famous, or ideally both. Of course, I am

neither but I am happy in my job and my life gener-

ally and I earn just about enough to make ends meet.

More importantly my job is hugely satisfying. I have

worked with some incredibly talented young people,

academics and administrators on a daily basis over

the years and my career has taken me to this, my

dream job! Over the years I tried being a musician,

a teacher, working in industry and then I became an

academic, eventually becoming a professor and dean.

I have travelled the world, met incredibly interesting

people, written three books and God knows how many

articles and conference papers. Quite a few people ac-

tually bought the books and Ive been invited to speak

at a number of places around the world. If Im honest

there have been times when my career hasnt gone very

smoothly and when Ive had to cope with failure and

disappointment, but that always gives one the opp ortu-

nity for reection and development.

Its probable that no one reading this article has an

ambition to be a Dean, a Professor or even an academ-

ic so why am I telling you all this? Because by telling

you my story and what Ive learned it may hopefully be

of u se to you in making your own career decisions. I get

fed up with people saying things like: If you work hard

enough, youre bound to succeed. I worked really hard

at being a musician but, truth be told, I wasnt talented

enough to be

professional,

however hard

I worked.

Moffat Centre (Business Start Ups):Nick Fannin

[email protected] Red Triangle (Consultancy TraSam [email protected]

Internships & Placements:Viv [email protected]

Study Abroad & Exchanges:Helen McMillan

[email protected]

ACTS

At Edinburgh Napier University, and especially in

the Business School, we try to create opportunities for

you to develop skills and experience which will allow

you to stand out from the crowd. All of our students

have the opportunity to undertake internships or study

abroad with our partner Universities. If you want to

set up your own business you simply go along to the

Moffat Centre where youre provided with expert ad-

vice and given ofce space. If you want to get experi-

ence as a business consultant, go along to Bright Red

Triangle who will train you with the necessary skills

and provide you with projects, and you may even get

paid! If you want to both work for a charity and get

experience of b eing a Director, go along to the Get on

Board programme where youll be trained in corporate

governance and then helped to nd a role as a director

of a charity. There are a huge number of other oppor-

tunities but Ive run out of space to tell you about them!

Many of our graduates have taken advantage of

such opportunities and look at them now. One is Vice

President Marketing for Disney worldwide, another

is Vice President Marketing for Mercedes in North

America, another is the Director of Festivals Edin-

burgh. Whatever they have achieved, you are capable

of achieving in your own way in your own

eld. Just be ambitious but realistic, smart but

not arrogant, focused but exible, learn from

failure most successful people have failed

more than once during their life.

All the best in whatever you choose to do!

Professor George Stonehouse

Dean, Edinburgh Napier Business School

By the way these opportunities

are not conned to Business

School students but are open to

anyone in the University.

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HOW TO GET YOUR DREAM JOBEdinburgh Napier Business School

vertorial

Lesson no. 1:be ambitious but know yourself

and where your talents lie.Lesson no. 2: work hard but work smart. Domore than the basics. Do things which make youstand out from the rest. As a student make sure

that you do things like undertake an internship,study abroad, do charitable work, play sport,

take on leadership roles like being a studentrep. Youll be amazed as youll enjoy doing mostof these things and, at the same time, youre

making yourself into something special.


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C

ODEBASEat Argyle House is the new iteration of Jamie

Colemans vision for Edinburghs startup tech com-

munity. Its home to entrepreneurs and inspired techies

from near and far working on that one big idea. The spe-

cial thing about CODEBASE is that it is funded entirely pri-

vately, like Colemans previous enterprise TECHCUBE at

Summerhall. Buzz caught up with a few of the tenants to

try to nd out what makes the tech community tick. We

interviewed Brian Corcoran, CCO at STIPSO; Eddie Robb,

MD at MAKEITSOCIAL and Alex Cole, CEO at PEEKABU.

THE HACKER, THE HUSTLER & THE HIPSTER

Buzzasks members of the startup tech community in Edinburgh to tell usthe ways in which their setup has helped them develop their business idea,

the pressures of investment and the entrepreneurial journey.

We also caught up with Allan Lloyds, CEO of INSIGHT

ARCADE, at Edinburgh Napiers MOFFAT BUSINESS INCUBATOR.

I often tell people that doing this is like deciding one day

that youre t he Ki ng of Mars, says A lex C ole, oh y eah,

Im the King of Mars, thats my job now! It seems its hard

to feel legitimate when youre in the early stages of a

tech star tup. To be the m ajorit y sh areholder in a bus i-

ness with a single share to its name is inherently daunt-

ing, but all three CODEBASEsituated entrepreneurs agreed

STARTING UPthat the communit y f eel can be o ne of the things, and

often is the only thing, that keeps you going: theres a

good vibe to the place, says Brian Corcoran. CODEBASE

is based around communal areas where everyone can

bounce ideas off one another or get help on a problem.

He is quick to check himself though, the community

side of it isimportant but ultimately everyones getting

on with building a business and its a serious enterprise.

TECHCUBE IS DEAD,

LONG LIVE CODEBASE!

This new spirit, gurative as it i s, voiced by Brian Corcoran

and embodied in the revamped Argyle House, is sadly not

being matched by a reinvigorated investment scene. Con-tinued frustration with angel investors, wealthy individuals

who provide funds to startups, in Scotland was evident

during our interview with Brian: there are very few tech

investors in Scotland. Angel investors invest in what they

know, understandably, and in Scotland they are not from

Tech there are virtually none! This frustration is shared by

Allan Lloyds ofINSIGHTARCADEwho states: in Scotland the

whole nance setup is pretty distorted, there are too many

angel investors who are protected by tax relief and more

interested in realising their investments from trade sales

than building global companies. The tangible lack of investor

interest or expertise in tech business is a palpable sore spot

and this is why the startup tech scene is hoping to develop

a thriving ecosystem in which companies who eventually

exit incubators likeCODEBASEand MOFFATwill reinvest in the

startup scene, a scenario were beginning to see with the

success of SKYSCANNER.

IF NO ONE BELIEVES IN YOU,

YOU CAN STILL SUCCEED

ALEX COLE

You can still succeed, if youre resilient that is. But for all

that resilience, the entrepreneurial journey is categorically a

lonely one, a sentiment voiced by every interviewee. Eddie

Robb says youve got your team to lean on, but outside of

that if you dont know how to do something y

a message out on the board and if someone

answer to your problem they will let you know

The three essential roles in a startup team

to A lex are, the hacker, t he h ustler and the

someone to develop the product, someone t

someone to make connections. After that yo

get someone that knows the business of sta

out and make them like you, thats how to g

terms of brin ging your busines s forward.

All in all, Edinburghs burgeoning startup tech

becoming one of the biggest in Europe wh

CODEBASEaims to be. CODEBASE is not the only

tech e ntreprene urs though. TheMOFFATBUSIN

TOR is developing great businesses like INSIGHT

the en d of the day, its all ab out n ding t he

your team.

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Edinburgh

THEREDDOORGALLERYat 42 Victoria Streetis a stock-

ist of local artist works, which has been in existence

for just over ten years. With more of an emphasis on

paintings and prints, the store also offers a delight-

ful selection of badges, cards, tea towels, and quirky

kits such as build your own miniature ice cream van.

There is a range of prices so something here will suit

every budget, whether purchasing a gift or just a

weekend treat.

Special mention to THEGOLDENHARE, 102

a bookshop with a carefully selected range

appeal to a range of customers and encour

pick up something you wouldnt normally r

also have a great selection of childrens boo

Last on the list is HANNAHZAKARI, 43 Candle

This treasure trove of delights is full of quirky

accessories, stationery and colourful artwork.

is hand designed and crafted by a range of lo

A world away from run of the mill gift shops,

perfect location to shop for a present for a frie

is always something new to see, and it is a gre

purchase unique pieces from up and coming d

For anyone who enjoys magazines, art, books or design,

ANALOGUEBOOKS, situated at 39 Candlemaker Row, is an

absolute must. Small but perfectly formed, the range

of unique magazines and books, for both children and

adults, from all over the world is unparalleled anywhere

else in Scotland. The service is excellent, the owners are

more than happy to make recommendations or reserve a

copy of a title over Twitter or the phone, making it real-

ly convenient if youve seen a must have title on their

website. Titles range fromLucky Pea chandKinfolktoHuck

and Intern , there are so many amazing publications just

waiting to be discovered.

If there is one area of Edinburgh which showcases independentbusinesses and creativity, it is the Grassmarket. Fed up with the same

high street shops? A browse around this vibrant area will bring thefun back into shopping. Here is our selection of the most stylish indieshops the Grassmarket has to offer.

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VICTOR

ROLLS

&VANITIE

Have a love for vintage? Regyoure a rockabilly guy or anloving gal, this city has some

you!

Edinburgh boasts an abundance ofor you to satisfy your lust for vintaies. Shops, hairdressers, beauticians

stores and curiosity shops are plenticity as are the numerous ea marboot sales and fairs. Who knows what

you might unearth!

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Fashion &

MISSDIXIEBELLEis avintage inspiredboutique and

beauty parlour and isunique in Scotland. Theirshop is situated in theBrunsteld area, a hub ofindependent shopping,where you can experiencethe full DIXIEBELLEtreatmentincluding a full head-to-toemakeover. Their glamorousshop, with options forevery woman, from thealternative rockabilly to the

pin-up girl, stocks an arrayof vintage inspired delights.From classic-cut dresses toelegant lingerie, they stockan outt for every occasion.

However, it is theirnewly renovated salonwhich brings the fullvintage experience tolife. From the ideal set ofnails produced by theirnewest collaboration withCutieCool Nails, to thatclassic cat eye ick or theperfect pair of victory rollspinned by the lovely Ariana,MISSDIXIEBELLEwill have youset for any special occasion.

FASHION

GODIVAS BOUTIQUE on West

Port is a stylish outlet with var-

ied stock, from bespoke vintage

inspired clothing created by

their in-house designer, to quirky

jewellery supplied by a number

of Edinburgh-based designers.

Also on West Port is LADYJOJOS

BOUTIQUE. This kitsch shop stocks

an array of vintage inspired cloth-

ing which, while not cheap, is of

high quality and extremely wear-

able. If youre into gorgeous circle

dresses, petticoats and incredible

millinery, Jojos is the shop foryou. They launched their bridal

range in 2011, creating and tai-

loring bespoke wedding dresses in

the classic and elegant 1950s style.

W. ARMSTRONG AND SON, Sec-

ond hand and Vintage Empo-

rium. Established in 1840, they

are Britains largest vintage com-

pany with three shops in Edin-

burgh Grassmarket, Teviot

Place and Clerk Street each

crammed full of delights. You

can nd anything from Victori-

an-era clothing to accessories and

fancy dress costumes. Thanks to

their collection of unique fash-

ion and paraphernalia, you could

easily nd yourself lost for hours.

THE FRAYED HEM on Cockburn

Street is a little treasure trove of

a shop which stocks everythingfrom postcards to badges to Kodak

Brownie cameras. With an eclec-

tic range of fashion and acces-

sories for both men and women,

this shop is well worth a visit.

ANTIQUES & CURIO

YOUNG ANTIQUES on Brunts-

eld Place stocks some beauti-

ful antiques. From classic velvet

chaises to roll-top desks, there

is an extensive selection of great

quality Georgian, Victorian

and Edwardian furnishings.

They also sell smaller decora-

tive goods, oriental ceramic

pieces and unique artwork.

The window of CABARET

ANTIQUESANDCURIOS in West Port

is extremely eye-catching. Many a

happy day could be spent in here

rummaging through the numer-

ous drawers and bowls brim-

ming with jewellery and trinkets.However, the true magic hap-

pens when you descend the spi-

ral staircase to discover a hoard

of antiquated hardbound books,

featuring a collection of Scottish

and illustrated childre

THE THRIE ESTAITS in

of Edinburghs New

Dundas Street is a wond

bursting with the most

objects. It wouldnt be u

to walk out of here wo

a 16 thcentury bronze B

a necessary buy for yo

VINTAGE FAIRS & MA

JUDYS AFFORDABLE VIN

travels to Edinburgh

ly, bringing with it an

atmosphere, friendly s

great music. Not onlynd an abundance of u

quirky fashion and ho

there are also beauty

help get you into the v

if all you want is a v

date as Judys fairs o

supplied with tea and

EDINBURGH FLEAMAR

the Out of the Blue Drill

meny Street, on the las

of every month. There

an eclectic mix of stall

clothing, bric-a-brac, m

ia, books and other kn

There is also a great ca

which is a welcome add

an afternoon of treasur

GREENSIDECARBOOT

Sunday in Greenside

Come prepared with c

and loose change. It canbusy and being held un

its not one for the cl

bic, but if youre keen

hunting and bartering,

denitely worth getting u

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Fashion & Des

BESPOKE DECOR AND USING LIGHTO MAKE THE MOST OF A SMALL SPAC

Interior design is not just about buying fancy furniture or painting your walls a differencolour; lighting and a bespoke touch can make all the difference, and the entire feel of room can change with the switch of a light bulb, as Ipek Yalcin and Gavin Rutherford

explain.

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Fashion &

Ipek graduated from Bilkent

University in Ankara, Turkey with

a BA in Interior Architecture andEnvironmental Design in 2012. She

is currently studying at Edinburgh

Napier University for an MA/MDes

in Lighting Design, and explains

that when deciding on lighting, the

most important thing to consider is

the function of a room.

Depending on the room, var-

ious light temperatures should be

considered. For example, warm

lights with a yellow glow provide

a dimmer and more relaxing ef-

fect making it ideal for use in the

bedroom or lounge. White lights,

on the other hand, are brighter

and serve well in areas such as the

kitchen and the bathroom.

The position of the light source

is also worth considering. Try us-ing indirect light to add depth to

your room without consuming any

extra physical space. For example,

having a light pointed directly at

a wall allows for indirect light to

bounce off effectively illumi-

nating a wider area of the room

without being overly bright. The

idea is to play with empty space

as it is relaxing for your eyes es-

pecially important when dealing

with small spaces. Mirrors help to

make a room feel more spacious,

but bear in mind not to expose di-

rect light in their direction, as the

glare causes stress to the eyes.

Having listed the b

lighting structures, it

noting that natural lig

trumps articial light. T

Ipek advises against u

lamps. The human b

at least 15 minutes of

to natural light every d

healthy, and our sleepin

are affected when we ar

posed to articial light

light in sunlamps inter

receptors in your eyes anconfuse your bodys nat

dian rhythm.

Gavin Rutherford recent graduate from

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art

and Design is a Scottish freelance illus-

trator and pattern designer who creates

beautiful cushions featuring his designs.

When asked where he nds inspiration for his de-

signs, Gavin admits that his Scottish upbringing de -

nitely inuences his artistic style to an extent. Having

grown up on a farm in a beautiful wee Fife village

my rural roots have encouraged me to feature ora,

fauna and geographical motifs in the majority of my

designs, he explains. Even as a kid, Gavin confesses

that perhaps a career in art has always been on the

cards. We asked what his rst doodles had been of,

to which he replies, In all honesty, it was probably

dinosaurs endless sheets of crayon Velociraptors.Gavins quirky humour translates well into his

unique and intricate designs. Symmetry and repeti-

tion are consistent themes in much of his work, and

when confronted about this, he openly confesses, Im

unashamedly a physics geek and astronomy fanatic

and will happily admit that if I wasnt making art,

I would have probably pursued a career in science.

Having predominantly worked on screen-prints

when he was at university, Gavin wanted to see his

patterns have more real-world applications. In addi-

tion to cushions, he has ambitious plans to expand

into other areas including phone covers, lamp shades,

curtains, and even clothing. As he puts it, I can ba-

sically put my work on anything that has a surface

which luckily for me, is pretty much everything that

has physical mass and volume.

The most

important featin a space is lighbecause withou

correct light, you be able to propperceive the sp

at all.

Decking out your personal space withbespoke accessories can make it feelcosier, but you dont want it to feel

cramped. Strategic use of lighting can helpmake a room look more spacious. Buzz

sits down with Ipek Yalcin to learn more. To learn more, visit Gwww.gavi

and Edinburghs www.

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Sports &

All three started dancing

from a young age. By

age eleven, Lucy says,

I knew I wanted a

career as a professional dancer. I

auditioned for the Dance Schoolof Scotland and spent ve happy

years there. Kyle also attended

the Dance School of Scotland for

four years. It wasnt until Katie

auditioned for Scottish Ballets

Senior Associate Scheme that she

thought of dancing as a career:

with the help of the scheme, I

auditioned for the Central School

of Ballet in London where Kyle

and Lucy were also offered places.

During her nal year at Central,

Lucy saw an advert for Moulin

Rouge auditions. I felt it was an

opportunity I could not miss. The

ballet mistress, Janet Pharaoh,

travels worldwide to nd dancers

suitable for the most famous

cabaret in the world. I travelled

to Oslo to audition, [which] was

very intense and lasted three hours.Dancers were eliminated at various

stages and so I was thrilled when I

was offered a job. The Moulin seats

over 900 people and it is fantastic

as a dancer to have a full audience

every night.

Kyle was later spotted by Ashley

Page, then Artistic Director of

Scottish Ballet, who offered him a

contract to dance THENUTCRACKER

with the company. He then went on

to perform in the English National

Ballets SWANLAKE. At the moment,

Kyle said. I am working onSWAN

LAKEwith Matthew Bournes New

Adventures, which is absolutely the

best job Ive had to date.

The main focus with Matthew

Bourne is on being versatile, in

both ballet and contemporary

styles, which is challenging but very

rewarding because in the end it

makes you employable to a wider

range of dance companies.

Katie got her rst professional

contract with the National Ballet

of Ireland. Since August 2013,

she tells us, I have been a member

of the National Theatre Ballet

of Brno, in the Czech Republic.

When asked what she enjoys most

about being a dancer, she says, I

love the constant challenge

as there is always the

possibility to improveand this is something I

strive for everyday.

Like Kyle, Katie danced for the

English National Ballet (ENB) in

their Royal Albert Hall production

of SWAN LAKE. The ballet is

reproduced on such a large scale,

with 60 swans on stage at the same

time, that ENB takes o

dancers. I was very

be chosen to cover th

company girls in case

during our two week run

on for the Act One Watimes and I jumped into

girl swan role with no re

National pride is im

the dancers. Lucy says,

to represent

Scotland as

a dancer in

a company

that has so

many >>

Once MoreFrom The Top

Ballet dancers are some of the most dedicated and hardworking athletes a

Buzz asks three Scottish dancers Katie Deacon (22), Lucy Monaghan (23

Kyle Murray (21) to tell us about their careers.

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nationalities. According to Kyle,

there arent that many professional

Scottish dancers that I have met so

being one of few makes me very

proud of myself.

When asked if there is anything

they miss about home, Kyle says, I

have a very close family in Glasgow

so being away from them for long

periods of time proves to be quite

hard. As for Lucy: I love living in

Paris, however, I have yet to nd

somewhere that sells potato scones!

Dance at this professional level

is evidently hard work and requires

a great deal of self-discipline and

perseverance, but what would

they say to someone who was

thinking of taking up ballet as a

way of getting into shape? Go for

it! says Katie. Ballet is far more

enjoyable than slogging away at

the gym because you perform so

many different movements in one

class. It is tough physically but,

more importantly, it tones muscles

such as your abdominals, glutes,

hamstrings and calves which can

really make a noticeable difference

in your shape.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

KYLE:Class in the morning, followed by rehearsals and a

show. Depending on which day it is, sometimes we

have two shows in a day which is tough on the body.

As well as all that, I have to eat, warm up and cool

down after the show.

LUCY:

During the day, I attend dance classes and gym

training sessions. This is because it is vital as a danc-

er to maintain and progress stamina, strength and

technique. We have regular rehearsals in the Mou-

lin Rouge to ensure a high standard of show is pro-

duced for audiences every night. I arrive at work in

the evening and do my hair, make up and warm up.

I perform two shows every night. The rst is at 9pm

and the second is at 11.30pm. I nish work at 2am.

KATIE:

I am up at 6am every morning (Monday to Satur-

day) to arrive at work for around 7.45am. I spend

time till 9am doing my own personal warm up of

stretching and pilates before ballet class/training

starts at 9am. We nish class at around 10.15 then

have a short break before morning rehearsals begin

at 10.30. Most morning rehearsals nish around

1/2pm. If we have a performance that evening I

will go home for some food and a short nap before

heading to the theatre for around 4.30pm (for a 7pm

performance). The performance will nish around

10pm then I go straight home for a bite to eat and

a quick stretch before bed. On days that we do not

have performances we would often have evening re-

hearsals between 5 and 8pm, or else I spend time

doing some cardio training and exercises by myself.

I am also currently taking a Stott Pilates Instructors

course, so some days I have lessons for this or else I

am studying a bit by myself (in my spare time!).

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Tee TimeA VIEW FROM THE COURSE

WORDS: DOUGLASSLOANANDJACKEVAN

So, youre a veteran of the crazy golf arena

Youve attacked more windmills than Do

Quixote and pitched and putted until your

completely nutted. Isnt it time you thought abou

making the step up to the big leagues? With th

exceptional range of council run golf course

available in Edinburgh, you are guaranteed a grea

day out at extremely competitive prices. Whethe

youve played before or are a complete amateur

Edinburgh has a council course to su it you.


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Sports &

THE BRAIDS AND THE WEE BRAIDS

The holes on The Braids vary in difculty, with some

beautiful fairways, and shorter holes mixing in pars.

Dont be fooled by the fact the Wee Braids is a shorter

course situated in close proximity to t he larger eighteen-

hole course; it retains the quality of its larger brother.

The greens are kept i n excellent condition and provide

differing lies and contours that arent always noticeable

at rst glance.

Length: 18 and 9 hole options.

Price: 16.50 and 9.35 with an Edinburgh Leisure Card.

Driving range, short game area and putting green.

Private and group tuition is available, including video

swing analysis.Great for: All levels. The practice and train ing facilities

are fantastic. Beginners can get to grips with different

aspects of the game before embarking on a round. There

are spectacular views over Edinburgh. On a clear day

players can see a panoramic view of the city, all the way

out to the beautiful beaches of North Berwick, Dunbar

and East Lothian.

CRAIGENTINNY


Price: 15 and 9.35 with an

Edinburgh Leisure Card.

Changing facilities, golf shop and

buggy/club hire.

Great for: A little bit of a

challenge. This course moves up

and down, and many of the par

3s and 4s are tricky to get to grips

with. There are great views of

Arthurs Seat and Calton Hill.

CARRICK KNOWE



Edinburgh Leisure Card.Changing facilities, golf shop and

buggy/club hire.

Great for: A lazy round. A nice

at course thats not too tiring or

challenging. There are good views

of Edinburgh Castle.

SILVERKNOWES



Edinburgh Leisure Card.

Changing facilities, golf shop and

buggy/club hire.

Great for: Group packages for 8 or

more players. For 25 midweek

and 29 at weekends you can have

coffee and a hot roll before you

start, 18 holes of golf, and a two-

course meal after your game.

PORTOBELLO

Length: 9 hole course.

Price: 7.50 with an Edinburgh

Leisure Card.

Golf shop and club hire.

Great for: Beginners. This course

is short and very expansive, which

means that any shots that go awry

can be easily recovered.

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Travel &


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TOBY PARK, 28

& GEORGIA WALTERS, 27

OCCUPATIONS: ACOUSTICCONSULTANTANDITPROJECT

CO-ORDINATOR

FROMLONDONTOPATAGONIA, NEPAL, TIBET, ATACAMA,

GOBI, TAKLAMAKAN, SOUTHASIAANDCENTRALAMERICA

Having worked around London for four yearsafter graduating and nding modest success inour early careers, l ike many people, we couldnt quite

shake the feeling that the world was perhaps a little

bit bigger than a small apartment in suburban Surrey

and a bottle of Sainsburys Taste-the-Difference on

a Friday night. The decision to take a career break

was perhaps the best we have ever made. Having

embarked on an 18-month journey where we met so

many enchanting people from every city, town and

vil lage we had the pleasure of visit ing, we returned

revitalised by the wealth of experiences, and with

renewed perspective which continues to shape our

lives for the better.If youve ever dreamed of doing something similar,

its just a matter of priorities. In fact, it often isnt

even that difcult. Whether its the new mother

backpacking around India with an eight-month-old

baby, the young family who sold their house to live on

a yacht for a few years, or the multitude of ambitious

young professionals looking to stretch their careers

in every corner of the world, you name it, weve met

them, and perhaps the only commonality is that we

never met a person who regretted taking the leap

only those who regretted not going sooner. If you

want it enough, then chances are theres a way to

make it work. So our advice? Go for it.

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thats saying a lot, because Ive lived in some pretty

gorgeous places. Theres so much history here, and of

course, theres the castle.SC:That it was going to be really hard to nd a at

and that it was absolutely g orgeous.

DO YOU ENJOY LIVING IN EDINBURGH?

CB:I enjoy living in Edinburgh immensely. I nd

it much more clean and attractive than my native

Dublin and the student feel of the city makes it seem

very laid-back.

different. It is more difcult to approach peo

because they seem to be colder, until you n

they are not.

WHATS YOUR BEST MEMORY AND EXP

SO FAR?

CB:My rst ever Festival Fringe when I mo

2009, Ill never forget it!

CH:The 2013 reworks concert on the last

Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Normally rewor

fascinate me much, but this one was so b eau

impressive.

MC:My best memory so far would denitel

rst ceilidh over New Years 2013. Never had

happy to be in so much pain. My entire bod

morning after and my feet were seriously kilbut it was just a blast!

SC:Living in a at with other exchange stud

amazing. We can discover the city together a

each other with the language which we som

completely misunderstand. We do that toge

have a good laugh.

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WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO MOVE TO

EDINBURGH?

CB:I decided to move here because the college

I was attending in Dublin had a link set up with

Edinburgh Napier University for admittance to the

BSc Psychology course. A friend of mine was also

interested in taking up the course here in Edinburgh

and we moved over together.

CH:It is a magic city where J.K. Rowling wrote the

Harry Potter books.

MC:Ive wanted to experience life in Scotland for a

while now and since Ive always preferred living in the

city, where better to move to than the capital?

SC:The MSc Publishing course at Edinburgh Napier

University had been recommend to me by my boss

in Paris when I was working in a p ublishing house. In

Edinburgh, a Masters degree takes just a year whereas

it takes two years in France. I had also visited Scotland

when I was 13 years old and I loved the country.

WHAT WERE YOUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS OFEDINBURGH?

CB:Cold! I also found the city beautiful and very

artistic, I moved here just at the beginning of the

Festival Fringe.

CH:It was amazing beyond my expectations. I found

the people who live here very organised and friendly.

MC:Beautiful. In all honesty, Edinburgh is easily one

of the most beautiful cities I have ever lived in and

CH:Of course I do!

MC:Yes, I do. Edinburgh has some of the most

charming people of anywhere I have lived.

SC:I truly do, it is much smaller than Marseille but

also less stressful.

WHATS THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN

EDINBURGH?

CB:The city is so compact, you can get to almost

anywhere by walking or taking a short bus journey (or

maybe a short tram journey now!).

CH:Living in Edinburgh I can nd a most splendid

and distinctive culture which you wont nd anywhere

else. It could be Scottish culture or tolerance of

diverse thoughts from around the world.

MC:The pace here is p erfect. Its not too slow becausetheres always something going on, but not so fast that

you get a cardiac arrest just from walking down the

street. Speaking of walking, I also like that the city is

laid out in a way that most things are within walking

distance. This is certainly a great convenience.

SC:Speaking English every day and walking the

streets of a b eautiful city that is so clean. I love it!

WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT HOME?

CB:I dont miss very much about home at all.

CH:I miss my family and my dogs the most.

MC:I miss my family.

SC:The food.

WHATS THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE BETWEEN

HERE AND HOME?

CB:The people are generally less friendly than

Dubliners.

CH:I nd the biggest difference happens when I try to

cross the road. I always forget to look to the right rst.

MC:Id say the biggest dif ference I noticed initiallywas the slang. Its the little things, but it really stuck

out to me when I rst ar rived. Its cute and I even

nd myself unconsciously incorporating it into my

vocabulary now.

SC:I think that there is a cultural difference even

though you might not realise it at rst. The sense of

humour is pretty different and sarcasm is not always

well interpreted. Some social conventions are also

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A Year in Edinburgh

January 2015

25Burns Night

February 2015

RBS Six Nations

March 2015

April 2015

TBAScottish Tattoo Convention

May 2014

2425Edinburgh Marathon Festival

June 2014

1829Edinburgh International Film Festival1822Pride Scotia

July 2014

October 2014

November 2014

5Holi One Colour Festival

1827Jazz and Blues Festival

15 & 812 Oktoberfest

30St. Andrews Day

August 2014

125 The Edinburgh Festival Fringe

925Edinburgh International Book Festival

September 2014

5 Magfest

628Doors Open Day

December 2014

31Hogmanay Street Party

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