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The summer is finally here (or so they say!) and we have plenty going

on at the Airport, with people flying-off for their summer holidays

to our sunshine destinations - including our most popular choices of

Dalaman, Faro and Tenerife - as well as taking advantage of the launch

of our first Polish route to Gdansk.

In Scotland, summer is the season of Highland games and gatherings,

and in the North-east a wonderful selection of these traditional events

runs right through until September. Take a look at our games guide for

some key diary dates. There are many other cultural events happening,

too, as you’ll see in ‘What’s On’.

Aberdeen has long enjoyed strong business links with Norway, and

as you’ll read inside, leisure visitors also love our Widerøe Bergen

route. Just imagine: the gateway to the fjords is only just over an hour

away, and you can also make Bergen your first stop on the Widerøe

Explore Norway ticket, which provides a marvellous ‘hop-on-hop-off’

overview of the entire scenic country.

Closer to home, another favourite summer holiday destination is the

English South West, flying directly to Bristol from Aberdeen. With a

choice of nine destination centres offering dozens of fantastic visitor

attractions - including Stonehenge - we think it’s a great UK ‘staycation’

option to explore.

Whatever you do and wherever you go, I hope you enjoy your summer!

Welcome to the latest issue of upBEAT, Aberdeen International Airport’s passenger magazine.

Carol BenzieManaging Director

WELCOME

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54 King’s Gate, Aberdeen AB15 4YN | 01224 323505www.atholl-aberdeen.co.uk

THE MODERN ART OF TRADITIONAL A privately owned, four star Visit Scotland Hotel.

Our recent restaurant and lounge refurbishment along with the installation of a passenger lift to the first floor,

function rooms and bedrooms is now complete.

An innovative aviation programme for people of

all ages with learning difficulties and disabilities,

launched in Aberdeen in June, aims to use the

challenges of flight as a tool for improving the lives

of young people.

Aerobility is a registered charity offering

disabled people the opportunity to fly their own

aircraft. Working alongside Cabro Aviation at Aberdeen

International Airport, the programme uses specially-

adapted aircraft and trained instructors to remove the

barriers to aviation for those less abled.

The course includes all aspects of aviation, with

sessions carefully planned to ensure knowledge

transfer and personal development, including

improved social skills, problem-solving ability and

confidence. www.aerobility.com

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BY BUS Regular bus services

operate to the Airport from Aberdeen

City Centre. The JET 727 bus runs from Union

Square, right by the bus and train stations, making

only four stops en route to the Airport. Services are

less frequent at the weekends. Details at www.

stagecoachbus.com or call +44 (0) 1224 597590.

First Aberdeen also runs a weekday only service

number 27 from Union Square. Details can be

found at www.firstgroup.com or call +44 (0) 870

200 22 33.

BY TRAIN Aberdeen and

Inverness services stop at the local

station at Dyce which is just a short taxi or bus

ride from the Airport. Bus number 80, operated by

Stagecoach, runs from Dyce Station (Mon-Fri only).

Details at www.stagecoachbus.com or call +44 (0)

1224 597590. The mainline station is in Aberdeen

City Centre where there are frequent services to all

parts of Scotland. For further information, please

visit: www.travelinescotland.com

BY CAR The access road to the

Airport is signposted from the A96

Aberdeen to Inverness road. The Airport is seven

miles from Aberdeen City Centre. The main car

park is located at the front of the terminal

building for short-stay parking. If you are using

a satellite navigation system, the Airport postcode

is AB21 7DU.

BY BICYCLE Aberdeen

International Airport is a relatively easy

airport to get to by bike. There is a high quality off-

road cycle route from the A947 (Dyce) roundabout

onwards. If travelling for a short break an option

may be to leave your bicycle in the modern,

covered cycle stand at the Airport.

June saw the launch of the inaugural flight from

Aberdeen to the Polish city of Gdansk. To celebrate the

new route, the Airport’s marketing team welcomed the

Wizz Team and waved-off the first passengers, while

visitors enjoyed entertainment and Polish treats at

check-in and within World Duty Free.

The twice-weekly service offers visitors to the Baltic

Coast an energetic city crammed with historical and

contemporary visitor attractions. Gdansk is also a key

destination for the Aberdeen energy market.

Carol Benzie, Aberdeen International Airport MD, said:

“This is a great opportunity for both leisure and business

passengers looking to travel for meetings and short

breaks. We wish Wizz Air every success with the route.”

Welcome to Wizz!

Accessible Flying Scheme takes-off

The Airport has welcomed back Flybe, Europe’s largest

regional airline, as it began operating its 2015 Summer

Schedule from its newly re-opened base.

The78-seat Bombardier Q400 aircraft has returned,

servicing the demand for the airline’s routes to and

from Aberdeen: the daily service to Belfast City; the

first summer of operation for Flybe’s three-times-

a-day service to London City; multi-daily flights to

Birmingham and Manchester hubs, with multiple

seamless onward connections - both regionally, with

Flybe, and also as far afield as Dubai and Helsinki,

through its codeshare partners; and the return of

summer seasonal flights to Jersey.

Paul Simmons, Flybe’s Chief Commercial Officer said:

“I would like to thank all parties involved for welcoming

back Flybe’s based operations. We look forward to

welcoming all our passengers on board this summer.”

..and welcome back to Flybe

Nine lucky groups have been awarded cash

donations as part of the first round of Aberdeen

International Airport’s Community Fund.

The donations, ranging from £300 to £1250, were

awarded to various organisations in the local

community ranging from a sea cadet unit through to

a family support charity.

The Fund places priority on supporting projects

linked to education, the environment and economic

regeneration in the Aberdeen City and Shire area,

and donated over £25,000 in 2014.

Among the selected groups was Maggie’s Cancer

Charity, who were awarded funds to purchase

specialist literature and support materials. Vicki

Corbett from the charity said: “We’re delighted that

the Aberdeen Airport Community Fund has chosen

to support Maggie’s Aberdeen. Having information

materials available in the right environment with a

Maggie’s qualified staff member at hand can help

people absorb and make sense of the various books

and leaflets available. We estimate we will see

around 8,000 visits to the Centre this year by people

affected by cancer, many of whom will access this

important resource and we’re grateful to the Fund for

their kind support in this.”

John Rahtz, Chairman of the Grampian Transport

Museum Trust, who also received funding, said: “The

award to the Grampian Transport Museum will be

used to support our Junior Driving School which is

a ‘learning through play’ road safety training facility

for children from the age of four. The museum

is grateful to the Airport for this support which

will allow an enhanced experience for our young

learner drivers.” Dan Peck, Head of Development

at the Airport and a member of the Fund’s Board,

said: “We’re delighted that the first round of the

Community Fund has helped so many organisations

with such a wide range of initiatives and benefits

across the local area. It’s great to see the results

of donations made, past and present, and we’re

pleased to see applications for the Fund increase

year on year.”

To find out more about the Fund and how to apply,

visit www.aberdeenairport.com/about-us/

community-matters/ or email communityfund@

aiairport.com.

Organisations receiving Community Fund first-round awards:

• Aboyne Village Green Improvement Project

• Grampian Transport Museum Trust Road

Safety Initiative

• Westpark School’s ‘Westpark loves to

Read’ Project

• Aberdeen Care & Repair work experience

programme for young people

• North East Sensory Services Young

Persons Scheme

• Home-Start Aberdeen

• Bridge of Don Sea Cadets

• Beacon Rhythmic Gymnastics

• Maggie’s Cancer Care Centre Aberdeen

> GROUP OF YOUNG GYMNASTS FROM THE BEACON RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS CLUB WHO WERE AWARDED FUNDS FOR A NEW SPECIALISED TRAINING CARPET.

AIRPORT NEWS

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2 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR TRIP

For the best deals, book your car parking

online: www.aberdeenairport.com/parking

1 WEEK BEFORE YOUR TRIP

> Order your currency online for easy

collection when you get to the airport:

www.aberdeenairport.com/currency

> Check all your travel documents and ensure

your passport is current, that you have a visa

(if required) and that you have noted the flight

times on your tickets.

THE DAY BEFORE YOU FLY

Check the weight of your suitcase and prep

your cabin bag. Decant any liquids, gels, etc

into a small plastic bag.

THE DAY YOU FLY

> Allow plenty of time to get to the airport,

to check-in and clear through security.

> Remember to check the rules on sharps!

> Dispose of liquids above 100ml before you

reach the security area.

> Remember that jackets & belts must

be removed.

> Laptops & mobiles to be presented separately.

Local groups benefit from Airport donations

> BRIDGE OF DON SEA CADET UNIT WITH THEIR HAND-HELD RADIOS, PURCHASED THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE COMMUNITY FUND.

> MAGGIE’S CANCER CHARITY’S LIBRARY, WHERE FUNDS WILL PURCHASE SPECIALIST LITERATURE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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ROUTES EUROPE 2015

1 | Routes main conference centre, AECC

2 | Meeting hall for Airlines and

Airports, AECC

3 | Network awards evening, Castle Fraser

4 | Energy Brunch

5 | Networking evening, AECC

6 | Award winners, Castle Fraser

7 | Delegate Strategy Summit, AECC

8 | Aberdeen International Airport

welcomes Routes Europe delegates

9 | Golf event, Trump International Golf Links

ROUTES EUROPE 2015

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Routes Europe is the largest European

event of its kind and brings together

a wide range of airlines, airports and

tourism authorities at a forum for

networking, and to discover potential

opportunities for doing business across

the continent.

This year’s event provided a fantastic

opportunity to promote the many

diverse attractions offered by the City

and Shire, as well as highlighting the

area’s significance to the oil and gas and

renewables industries for many years

to come.

It also placed a spotlight on Aberdeen

International Airport, promoting the

opportunities available to airlines and

demonstrating to decision-makers that

Aberdeen is a premium choice for both

leisure and business travel.

Throughout the three-day event,

a number of tours and visitor

experiences were organised, including

golf tournaments, castle visits and

whisky-tasting, to showcase the region’s

finest attractions and give delegates

a real sense of place, with traditional

Scottish hospitality.

SHOWCASING THE REGION AT ROUTES EUROPE 2015In April, Aberdeen City and Shire played host to more than 1200 delegates from across the world at the prestigious Routes Europe 2015 conference, marking the very first time the event has been held in the UK.

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However, thanks to some visionary

academic thinking, the link is an innovative

business management course at RGU’s

Aberdeen Business School and they’re

all among an eclectic mix of students,

including oil company and retail staff,

who have embarked on a new path to

academic achievement.

With the School’s flexible approach,

part-time study and blended method of

learning, embracing face-to-face and

on-line distance activities; students with

no previous academic history but plenty of

hands-on experience can now work their

way to a BA degree, some in just a year.

Sounds impressive and it’s undoubtedly

hard work but it is revolutionising life for

hundreds of people who would otherwise

never have envisaged graduating with

that prized qualification. Previously part-

time study involved evening classes - a

punishing schedule over several years,

particularly after a hard day at work - but

the part-time course is flexible, accessible

and a departure from the traditional,

providing opportunities for all ages and

walks of life to widen their horizons while

doing their day job anywhere in the world,

including offshore.

Under the guidance of Programme Leader

Susan Lawrie, students start at various

entry points: some with monthly Saturday

workshops in key business subjects,

leading to a management diploma,

whereas those with prior business

management experience can tackle the

BA degree course in a year online, so it can

be studied anywhere worldwide.

For some it’s an opportunity to become

a better manager, for others it’s a route to

return to work, to overcome the current

energy sector downturn or, in Jackie Allen’s

case, change direction entirely. She ran her

own award-winning retail business, The

B’s Knees, for 25 years before switching

careers in her 50s to become a self-

employed business consultant.

After graduating with the BA degree

last year she says it has given her added

confidence and professional credibility.

‘I’ve reinvented my career and got a

thirst for knowledge. It was challenging,

difficult sometimes, and you need focus

and sheer determination, but if I can do

it anybody can.’

Online applications for September’s

intake are open now. For further

information email Susan Lawrie at s.lawrie@rgu.ac.uk or visit

www.rgu.ac.uk/itstime

If you were to ask what a Greek banker, several police officers and an Aberdeen optician have in common you might get a few amusing quips but you’d be hard-pressed to come up with the definitive answer.

LEFT TO RIGHT: SUSAN LAWRIE & JACKIE ALLEN

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From world class foodie events to celebrity chefs; from distinguished fine dining to

grassroots craft brewers, FoodFest15 offers a fascinating glimpse into the delicious fare

produced in the region. Encompassing a number of well-established events alongside

newer food and drink gatherings throughout the region, the exciting FoodFest15

programme includes the likes of Taste of Grampian, in June, the Scottish Traditional Boat

Festival in July, and Deeside Food and Fiddle Fortnight, in October. Other events that

will form part of the festivities include Feast North East, which takes places in Inverurie

across June, July and August, the Banchory Beer Festival, in August, and a number of

Highland games and gatherings that will take place across the region.

Restaurants and hotels, in which at least 40 per cent of the produce used is sourced

locally, also form a major part of the festival’s focus. As part of FoodFest15, the spotlight

is being shone on local producers in the area: everyone knows about Aberdeen Angus

beef, but how many have discovered the brilliant craft beers, bespoke chocolates, and

delicious cheeses that make up just part of the incredible menu available in Aberdeen

City and Shire?

FoodFest15 coincides with Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink. For participating partners

see advert, right. For more information on FoodFest15, and all the region’s food and

drink offerings, visit www.foodfest15.com or follow the festival on

/foodfestfifteen and @foodfest15

FoodFest15 is a year-long celebration of the finest food and drink in the North East of Scotland. Bringing together local food producers, restaurateurs, hoteliers and retailers, the packed programme highlights the wide variety of food and drink offerings available in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

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The wild cry of Highland dancers, as they leap and birl to the skirl of

the bagpipes, is one of the traditional sounds of the games, along

with the roars of the shot-putters and caber-tossers and the warrior

howls of the tug-o-war teams. Yes, Highland games are noisy,

exciting events, where communities gather to celebrate the music,

dance, strength and sporting skills of their families, neighbours

and friends.

According to the Scottish Highland Games Association (SHGA),

Highland games originate in the Scottish Clan system and date

back more than 300 years: “The Clan Chief would encourage his

men to participate in feats of strength, skill and endurance to prove

themselves skilled in battle. While the competitive elements of the

games are still an integral part of the proceedings, the spectacle

of Highland dancers and pipers, combined with the colour and

grandeur of the Scottish scenery, make Highland games and

gatherings a highlight for every visitor to Scotland.”

The games traditionally include: throwing the hammer, tossing the

caber, putting the shot and tug o’ war (heavy events); athletics/

track and field events (light events), and dancing and piping

competitions. You’ll also find trade stalls and refreshment tents,

which in this year of Scotland’s Food & Drink, will be bursting at

the seams with delicious examples of the region’s finest fare.

Hee-ee-yeuch! If you’re not familiar with this uniquely Scottish sound, stick around for the summer and you’ll hear it resounding around the towns and villages of the North-east, as Highland games season takes hold.

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18TH JULY - TOMINTOUL HIGHLAND GAMES

11AM - 5PM, PUBLIC PARK, TOMINTOUL

Known as ‘The Friendly Games’, they’ve been held on

the third Saturday in July for more than 170 years! As

well as featuring traditional Highland events for

experienced competitors, the games include events for

the public, including the 90m dash, barrel-rolling, and

the hill race. Apply on the day!

www.tomintoulhighlandgames.co.uk

19TH JULY - STONEHAVEN HIGHLAND GAMES

MACKIE ACADEMY, SLUG ROAD, STONEHAVEN

Featuring all the traditional events, this year’s games

also include for the first time a pipe band competition

and the Scottish Tug o’ War Championship.

www.stonehavenhighlandgames.com

25TH JULY - DUFFTOWN HIGHLAND GAMES

MORTLACH SCHOOL FIELD, HILL STREET, DUFFTOWN

Games have been held here on the last Saturday in

July since 1892! Massed pipe bands depart from

the clock tower at 1pm, and head to the field for

the opening ceremony, returning at the end of the

afternoon to Beat the Retreat. As well as enjoying

all the traditional events, visitors can take part in the

Overseas Race, and join fellow games-goers for some

evening entertainment at the Commercial Hotel,

The Royal Oak and the Stuart Arms.

www.dufftownhighlandgames.com

1ST AUGUST - ABOYNE HIGHLAND GAMES

ABOYNE GREEN, ABOYNE

Now 140 years old, the Aboyne Games offer a fun-

packed day of traditional Highland Games, refreshment

stands, a funfair for kids of all ages, and more than 80

trade stands, offering the finest local products, clothing,

crafts and foodstuffs. Unique to Aboyne Highland

Games is the ‘Clan Village’, where at least a dozen clan

chiefs and their followers will be on hand to regale you

with tales of their history and culture.

www.aboynegames.com

13TH AUGUST - BALLATER HIGHLAND GAMES

HIGH TREES, MORVEN WAY, BALLATER

Held in Ballater since 1864, the games have attracted

many famous athletes and champions over the years.

Today’s events form part of the circuits comprising

the Glenfiddich Heavy Events Championship and the

Grampian Games Qualifying Championship, which

encourages younger athletes to participate in the heavy

and field events. www.ballaterhighlandgames.com

22ND AUGUST - LONACH HIGHLAND GATHERING

AND GAMES BELLABEG, NEAR STRATHDON

This year, the 174th Lonach Gathering also marks the

300th anniversary of the 1715 Jacobite rebellion, and

in true tradition starts with the March of the Lonach

Highlanders, which enters the games arena at 1pm

and 3pm, followed by massed pipe bands. As well as

dancing displays, heavy and light events and children’s

races, there’s a Hill Race, which can be entered on the

day. www.lonach.org

23RD AUGUST - GRANTOWN ON SPEY HIGHLAND

GAMES HEATHFIELD PARK, GRANTOWN ON SPEY

Events include running, cycling, heavy weights, solo

piping, light field, Highland dance and a special 56lb

Weight for Distance Championship. www.shga.co.uk/

events/grantown-on-spey-highland-games

5TH SEPTEMBER - BRAEMAR GATHERING

THE PRINCESS ROYAL AND DUKE OF FIFE MEMORIAL

PARK, BRAEMAR

While there have been gatherings at Braemar for some

900 years, today’s Braemar Gathering - world-famous

for its friendship and hospitality - is run by Braemar

Royal Highland Charity. Traditionally, large crowds

attend to acclaim the monarch as Chieftain of the

Braemar Gathering and to witness the breathtaking

skills of international athletes, pipers and dancers, as

well as cheer-on competitors from the Army, Navy and

RAF, in the InterServices Unit Tug of War Championship

and Services Medley Relay Race.

www.braemargathering.org

For more information, visit:

www.shga.co.uk

www.visitscotland.com

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DOMESTIC OUTBOUND

Bristol - the gateway to the English South West (West Country) - is only a one-hour hop away from Aberdeen International Airport, flying bmi regional. Here’s upBEAT’s guide to just some of the visitor attractions available in this fascinating corner of the UK - whether for a short break, or a fully-fledged summer adventure.

Known as the cosmopolitan capital of the South West,

Bristol is renowned for its successful combination of

centuries-old history with contemporary culture. Its

strong maritime heritage and acres of parkland blend

with its lively leisure and entertainment scene to

create a characterful destination for visitors of all ages.

As Bristol is compact enough to navigate around on

foot, it’s easy to immerse yourself in the sheer buzz

of this ‘city of bridges, balloons, boats, bikes, Brunel

and Banksy’!

THINGS TO SEE

> Brunel’s iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge

> Banksy’s street art

> Bristol Cathedral

> M Shed - a modern museum documenting the

history of Bristol

> Millennium Square and the Harbourside

> The At-Bristol science centre

> Bristol Aquarium

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> BATH (SOMERSET) A UNESCO World Heritage site, Bath is the only place

in the UK where you can bathe in naturally hot spa

water and original Roman-style baths. You’ll also

find England’s most complete Georgian architecture

(The Royal Crescent and the Circus are must-sees),

fabulous boutique shopping and a lively nightlife. Other

highlights include the Victoria Art Gallery, the Theatre

Royal and Bath Abbey.

> GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Gloucestershire, on the northern edge of the West

Country, consists of a major part of the Cotswolds,

the 27,000-acre Royal Forest of Dean and the wildlife

haven of Severn Vale - and is famous for its many

picturesque towns and villages, including Stow-on-

the-Wold, Tewkesbury and Cheltenham. Historic

attractions include the 12th-century Berkley Castle,

the 500-year-old Tewkesbury Abbey and the ruins of

Witcombe Roman Villa.

> WILTSHIRE

Home to the medieval city of Salisbury, the magnificent

5000-year-old Stonehenge monument, on Salisbury

Plain, and Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire is an unmissable

part of the West Country experience. You’ll be wowed by

Salisbury Cathedral - a striking example of Early English

Gothic - where you can view the original Magna Carta.

Within the Cathedral Close, you’ll find a variety of historic

visitor attractions, and Salisbury also enjoys a thriving

arts scene and café culture.

> DORSET

Walkers, golfers and water sport enthusiasts will

adore Dorset, whose idyllic countryside and stunning

cliff-studded coastline offer a multitude of outdoor

activities. It’s a magnet for Thomas Hardy fans, who

can visit the home and haunts of one of England’s

best-loved writers. Dorset is also renowned for its

castles, stately homes and thatched villages, as well as

fun family attractions such as the Dinosaur Museum at

the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site, Monkey World

and the Swanage Railway.

> DEVONMore beautiful beaches and spectacular scenery await

you in Devon, whose coastline around the historic

towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham is known as

the ‘English Riviera’. Families will find a wealth of things

to do in Plymouth - the cultural centre of the county. In

Exeter, you can walk the Roman wall and browse the

wealth of independent shops along its cobbled streets.

> CORNWALL

Cornwall is famous for its captivating coastline, cream

teas and pasties, Celtic Cornish culture and delightful

seaside villages, as well as the ancient and atmospheric

Bodmin Moor. Its mining and maritime heritage and

Bronze-Age monuments make it a pleasure-ground for

history-lovers, while the strong creative community of

artists and crafters provides dozens of gallery-browsing

opportunities. There’s a fantastic gourmet experience

awaiting visitors to Cornwall, thanks to prolific local

producers and talented chefs.

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From Bristol, you can explore an exciting array of West Country destinations, including Bath, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. With its own mild

Gulf Stream microclimate, the area offers a wonderfully diverse scenic experience, including the rolling Mendips hills, vast areas of heather moorland and the wild and rocky

Cornish coastline.

Excellent road and rail links make touring the area easy - the biggest challenge is where to go first! Everyone will find something to suit, whether it’s exploring ancient historical

sites and stately homes, relaxing in English country gardens, or having fun at the many beaches, zoos, interactive museums and amusement parks. It’s also a walker’s paradise,

with hiking opportunities aplenty in places such as Exmoor National Park, Bodmin Moor, Dartmoor, the Mendip Hills, and the UK’s longest public right-of-way, the South West

Coast Path.

Find out more about what the West Country has to offer at: www.visitsouthwest.co.uk

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including taxes and charges.

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LONGHAUL AIRLINE FOCUS

Thanks to their existing routes to Toronto, Calgary,

Vancouver and Montreal, including a bus service to

Ottawa, the two airlines provide one of the largest

networks in Canada. What’s more, the partnership

between Air France KLM and domestic carrier WestJet

further increases this offer, giving passengers from

Aberdeen access to 38 routes in the country.

www.airfrance.com | www.klm.co.uk

AIR FRANCE & KLM: FOCUS ON CANADA

NEW AIR FRANCE SERVICE TO VANCOUVERFrom March 2015, Air France offers up to five flights

per week to the cosmopolitan coastal city of Vancouver.

Passengers can fly in the morning and connect

seamlessly to the service in Paris, arriving in Vancouver

just before midday. This new service will complement

the existing daily KLM flight to Vancouver. Travellers

can also combine the airlines as they please to take

advantage of even greater flight frequencies.

KLM INTRODUCES EDMONTON In May this year, KLM introduced a new service to

the city of Edmonton. A key destination for the gas,

petroleum, agriculture and forestry industries, the

capital city of Alberta also has one of the fastest-

growing economies in the country. KLM offers up to

four flights per week, in addition to daily services to

Calgary in the same province.

*On selected routes to Canada

This year, as part of its ever-expanding network, Air France launched a new service to Vancouver, while KLM commenced flights to Edmonton. EXPERIENCE THE NEW KLM WORLD BUSINESS CLASS*FLY IN STYLE WITH THE NEW AIR FRANCE BUSINESS CLASS*

EDMONTON, CANADA

VANCOUVER, CANADA

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MICHAEL KORS SUNGLASSES | summer fashion

is made easy with a range of stylish sunglasses by

Michael Kors. Find this range of sunglasses plus other

popular brands in WDF. £151.65 (RRP £182.00)

MICROSOFT LUMIA 640 | the Lumia 640 is the third

smartphone to bear the new Microsoft brand, with

big features including : 8MP camera, secondary front-

facing camera, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, and 4G

connectivity. Prices from £119.97

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB A | designed for everyday living, the Samsung Galaxy

Tab A is perfect for your modern lifestyle. This tablet delivers amazing performance and

an optimised design, combined with dynamic aesthetics to suit your lifestyle. Prices

from £219

Make great savings compared to high-street prices by stocking up on your travel essentials at the Airport with tax-free shopping in World Duty Free (WDF) and Dixons. Check in-store for fantastic travel exclusives you won’t find on the high street!

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CLINIQUE DAILY ESSENTIALS | this ideal travel set from

WDF includes everything you need in skincare for your trip:

50ml Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion, 15ml All

About Eyes, 30ml Liquid Facial Soap Mild, 60ml Clarifying

Lotion, and 50ml Take the Day Off Make up Remover. Sets

are available for all skin types. £37.00 (Travel Exclusive - not

on high street)

DKNY FRAGRANCE | WOMEN: DKNY Women EDT

limited edition for summer 2015 consists mainly of citrus

and floral notes to create a fresh, sweet fragrance perfect

for this summer season. £25.00 for 100ml

DKNY FRAGRANCE | MEN: an aromatic fruity scent

with top notes of sweet orange, juniper berry and green

cardamom. Make DKNY Men your essential fragrance

this summer. £23.00 for 100ml

...THAT YOU CAN MAKE SAVINGS ON HIGH-STREET PRICES WHEN YOU SHOP AT THE AIRPORT? Find great value at WDF and Dixons, and

save at least 15% on your favourite brands when you

purchase at the Airport instead of on the high street.

...YOU CAN BUY WHEN FLYING TO ANY DESTINATION? If you are flying to a non-EU

destination, you can purchase in any of our stores and

also take advantage of great duty-free prices on range

of products within our WDF store.

...THAT WHEN FLYING WITHIN THE UK OR EU YOU CAN ALSO BUY IN ANY OF OUR STORES AND STILL MAKE YOURSELF SOME GREAT SAVINGS WITH TAX-FREE SHOPPING IN DIXONS AND WDF? Look out for colour-coded price

labels on shelves within WDF: blue for ‘anyone can buy’

and green to highlight duty-free products for those

travelling to a non-EU destination.

A member of WDF staff will also be happy to advise

you and answer any questions you may have regarding

prices and allowances. So why not pick up that new

fragrance or single malt whisky at a great-value price?

World Duty Free and Dixons are located after

Security Central Search.

DID YOU KNOW?

CHARLES WORTHINGTON MINIATURES | Make sure your

locks are beautifully beach ready with these Charles Worthington

miniatures available from Boots. £1.99 each, and all travel minis on

a 3 for 2 offer in Boots this summer.

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BARRY RAPLEY SURREY

LUCIA & DANIEL BARRYCOUNTY CLARE, IRELAND

“We’re travelling home via Dublin, after visiting

friends in the North-east. I would never leave home

without toothpaste, make-up and a mobile phone.

Daniel would love to go back to Las Vegas and stay

at the Paris Hotel, because he enjoyed the pool and

the restaurant - he also liked the fountains at the

Bellagio Hotel. My top tips are to bring the children

and drink wine!”

“I’ve had a one-day business trip to Aberdeen and

I’ve been up since 4am, so please pardon the photo!

My travel essentials are my iPad, to watch Made in

Chelsea; my iPhone; Vaseline; a good book, and my

toiletries. I’d love to return to Italy - I’ve visited Venice

a few times and would like to explore more of the

country. My top tip? Be prepared - always have your

passport and boarding card ready.”

KATE FINNEGAN LEICESTER

PEOPLE

“We’re on our way home to England after holidaying

in the North-east, where we visited Nairn, Thurso and

Ballater. I’ve been here many times, but this is David’s

first visit. Although I’ve travelled extensively and enjoy

cruising, my favourite destination is Scotland because

it has fabulous scenery and I have fond memories of

swimming in Loch Lomond! My travel essential is my

own hairdryer. “

MARY SHARP & DAVID FOX LINCOLN & NEWARK

“We come from Aberdeen and we’re off to

Norwich to visit our daughter, who has recently

moved there. Ewen would never leave home without

his wallet, phone and passport. Our favourite holiday

memories are of Hawaii and Barcelona. My top travel

tips are dress comfortably and don’t stress if you’re

delayed - you’ll get there in the end!”

LYNETTE & EWEN MARNOCH ABERDEEN

“I’ve been in Aberdeen on business and am returning

home via Luton Airport. I like Aberdeen - it’s very

green - and I would consider returning to explore the

area further on holiday. I’d never travel without my

computer, notepad and phone, if on business - or

without my clothes and toiletries, if on holiday. My

travel tips are to make sure you turn up on time and

pre-check-in where possible.”

upBEAT chatted to passengers at Aberdeen

International Airport about their travel essentials,

top tips and favourite holiday destinations.

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There’s a world of choice to connect long-haul to any global destination with our global carriers at Aberdeen International Airport this season.

BANGKOK, THAILAND WITH AIR FRANCEEscape the daily grind in the tropical paradise of Thailand. Book Air France flights to

Bangkok and explore ancient temples, wander through traditional markets, or sip

a coconut drink in one of the many bars. Visit the Royal Palace and try a Thai curry at

the Suan Lim night market. Or discover the many idyllic islands nearby and instantly

forget the hectic pace of the city, sunbathing on a white sandy beach. In Thailand,

life can be just as relaxing as exciting. FLY AIR FRANCE TO BANGKOK VIA PARIS

WWW.AIRFRANCE.CO.UK

CHICAGO, USA WITH SASChicago - the Windy City - offers a truly breathtaking

skyline, spearheaded by the Willis (Sears) Tower - the

second-tallest building in America. Top attractions

include Millennium Park - great to explore by Segway

- where the giant sculptures and fun fountains are not

to be missed; the fascinating Hancock Observatory;

the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Magnificent Mile

shoppers’ paradise. Discover Lake Michigan’s miles of

beautiful sandy beaches and enjoy the fun of the fair

at Navy Pier, where you can see the sights from the top

of the 15-storey Ferris wheel! FLY SAS TO CHICAGO VIA

COPENHAGEN WWW.FLYSAS.CO.UK

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HOUSTON, USA WITH KLMFly KLM to Houston and discover the largest city in Texas. Whether for business

or pleasure, Houston offers it all. During the day, be amazed by its ultra-modern

Contemporary Arts Museum, discover the 19th-century architecture that surrounds the

Old Market Square, get yourself a pair of customised Texan boots, or just go for an anti-

gravity walk at its Space Center. In the evening, Bayou Place is the perfect spot for a

fantastic night out. Great bars, restaurants and night clubs will ensure that you end your

day in Houston in style. FLY KLM TO HOUSTON VIA AMSTERDAM WWW.KLM.COM

NEW YORK, USA WITH VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYSIn the city that never sleeps, you won’t want to, either! From shopping and

sightseeing to culture, cuisine and fun family activities, New York offers an

endless variety of visitor experiences for all ages. The city is home to the world’s

most recognised landmarks, including the Empire State Building, the Statue of

Liberty, Central Park, Broadway, Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge. Kids will love

the hands-on exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History; the animals at

Central Park’s Tisch Children’s Zoo - and the absolutely unmissable world-famous

toy store, FAO Schwarz. FLY VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS TO NEW YORK VIA LONDON

HEATHROW WWW.VIRGIN-ATLANTIC.COM

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL WITH BRITISH AIRWAYSWhite sandy beaches fringe Rio de Janeiro, while rainforest-clad mountains provide

a backdrop. Get your bearings from Rio’s most famous symbol, the statue of Christ the

Redeemer, on the summit of Corcovado, then head for a spot of sunbathing on Rio’s

classiest beach, Ipanema - and, if you can, try to squeeze-in sunset from the top of

Sugar Loaf Mountain. FLY DAILY WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS VIA LONDON HEATHROW

WWW.BRITISHAIRWAYS.COM

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INTERNATIONAL:

DOMESTIC:

> AMSTERDAM with KLM

> BERGEN with Widerøe & SAS

> BOURGAS with Balkan Holidays

> COPENHAGEN with SAS

> CORFU with Thomson & First Choice

> DALAMAN with Thomas Cook, Thomson

& First Choice

> DUBLIN with Aer Lingus

> ENFIDHA with Thomas Cook

> ESBJERG with BMI Regional

> FARO with Thomson & First Choice

> FRANKFURT with Lufthansa

> GDANSK with Wizz Air

> GENEVA with easyJet

> GRAN CANARIA with Thomson & First Choice

(from summer 2016)

> IBIZA with Thomson & First Choice

> MALAGA with Barrhead Travel

> NAPLES with Newmarket Holidays

> OSLO with BMI Regional & SAS

> PALMA with Barrhead Travel, Thomas Cook,

Thomson & First Choice

> PARIS with Air France

> REUS with Thomas Cook

> STAVANGER with Eastern Airways, SAS & Widerøe

> TENERIFE with Thomas Cook, Thomson

& First Choice

> VERONA with Newmarket Holidays

> BELFAST CITY with Flybe

> BIRMINGHAM with Flybe

> BRISTOL with BMI Regional

> CARDIFF with Eastern Airways

> DURHAM TEES VALLEY with Eastern Airways

> EAST MIDLANDS with Eastern Airways

> HUMBERSIDE with Eastern Airways

> JERSEY with Flybe

> KIRKWALL with Loganair

> LEEDS BRADFORD with Eastern Airways

> LONDON CITY with Flybe

> LONDON GATWICK with easyJet

> LONDON HEATHROW with British Airways

& Virgin Atlantic

> LONDON LUTON with easyJet

> MANCHESTER with Flybe

> NEWCASTLE with Eastern Airways

> NORWICH with BMI Regional & Eastern Airways

> SCATSTA with Eastern Airways > SOUTHAMPTON with Eastern Airways & Flybe

> STORNOWAY with Eastern Airways

> SUMBURGH with Loganair

> WICK with Eastern Airways

AIRLINES & TOUR OPERATORS:

Aer Lingus aerlingus.com

Air France airfrance.co.uk

Airways Holidays airwaysholidays.com

Balkan Holidays balkanholidays.co.uk

Barrhead Travel barrheadtravel.co.uk

BMI Regional bmiregional.com

British Airways ba.com

Eastern Airways easternairways.com

easyJet easyjet.com

First Choice firstchoice.co.uk

Flybe flybe.com

Jersey Travel jerseytravel.com

KLM klm.com

Loganair logainair.co.uk

Lufthansa lufthansa.com

Newmarket Holidays newmarketholidays.co.uk

SAS flysas.com

Thomas Cook thomascook.com

Thomson thomson.co.uk

Virgin Atlantic virgin-atlantic.com

Widerøe wideroe.no/en

Wizz Air wizzair.com

Serving more destinations from Aberdeen than any other airline www.easternairways.com

Routes are correct at time of publication, but are subject to change. Please check with your airline for any alteration or updates, or visit the website: www.aberdeenairport.com before travelling.

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There’s so much to do in Dalaman - a true Turkish

delight! Ride the rapids on a thrilling white-water raft adventure

on Dalaman River, past canyons and arched Roman bridges -

showing off the centuries of history in the region.

In Dalaman you’re at the heart of the Turquoise Coast, and where

better to relax than on a gulet (traditional wooden boat), as you

explore the coastline of hidden-away coves.

You’re also close to attractions, including Butterfly Valley and

the crenellated walls of 16th-century Marmaris Castle, overlooking

the harbour.

When it’s time to relax, enjoy the laid-back beaches at Dalyan, with

their views of ancient Lycian rock tombs cut into the cliff face.

To book, visit your local travel agent or www.thomascook.com.

Join us in one of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular corners,

a stunning coastline of colourful towns bustling with life,

glorious views and warm waters. Choose between world-famous

Sorrento or its overlooking neighbour, Sant’ Agata, and enjoy

well-priced optional excursions, including brooding Vesuvius

and Pompeii’s haunting ruins, enchanting Capri and the scenic

Amalfi Coast. Your Newmarket holiday includes return flights

to Italy; return airport-to-hotel transfers; seven nights’ B&B

accommodation at the Villa Angelina, Sant’ Agata (half-board

upgrades available for a supplement), and Tour Manager services.

www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

The shining star of the Mediterranean, Majorca keeps holidaymakers

coming back year after year and it’s easy to see why! Spectacular

scenery, dramatic coastlines, world-class hotels, fascinating local

culture and vibrant nightlife are just some of the reasons why this

incredible island never fails to impress. Wherever you choose to base

yourself, a visit to the island’s historic capital of Palma should be on

your must-see list. When in Palma, why not indulge in some retail

therapy in the many department stores and boutiques, or simply

explore the cobbled streets, lined with traditional tapas bars.

Majorca truly offers something for everyone, so discover your very

own piece of paradise and enjoy direct flights with Barrhead Travel.

To book, visit Barrhead Travel in Union Square Shopping Centre,

Aberdeen, or call us on 01224 578270 www.barrheadtravel.co.uk

Balkan Holidays, the UK’s leading specialist operator to Non-Euro

Bulgaria, continues to offer the rich and varied resorts of Sunny

Beach, Elenite, Nessebar, Pomorie, Sozopol and Duni, direct from

Aberdeen (deposit just £49 per person).

From the 8km-long Sunny Beach, with its buzzing seaside

promenade complete with bars, restaurants, water sports,

aquaparks and fairground, to the UNESCO World Heritage site of

Old Nessebar, with its 3000 years of history, remains of more than

40 churches and a picturesque harbour, Bulgaria’s golden Black Sea

coast has something for everyone.

Great value for money is what Bulgaria does best - once again it’s

been named as the best value for money resort in Europe in the

2015 Post Office Travel money survey. You can still buy an evening

meal for around £10 and pint of beer for under £1.

However, there is more to Bulgaria than simply good value - our

Premier Selection range of hotels offer our customers 4- and 5-star

luxury hotels in idyllic locations, with added benefits including

30kg baggage and priority transfers. www.balkanholidays.co.uk

Tenerife is the largest and most developed of

the Canary Islands. Attractive beaches, watersports and exciting

adventures to Loro Parque, Siam Park and the cliffs of Los Gigantes,

make holidays to Tenerife popular year after year, offering activities

for everyone to enjoy.

It’s an island of two halves, with Spain’s highest mountain -

Mount Teide - dividing the lush tropical north from the rocky south.

Book a Thomas Cook holiday to Tenerife and enjoy an

island adventure among dramatic volcanic peaks and long

sweeping beaches. To book, visit your local travel agent or

www.thomascook.com.

SORRENTO & THE BAY OF NAPLES

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BULGARIA’S GOLDEN BLACK SEA COAST!

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Still looking for a summer break? Planning ahead for autumn? You’re sure to catch the sun at these idyllic holiday hotspots, flying directly from Aberdeen.

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Review by Alison SimVolunteer Cook with Aberdeen Cyrenians Street Alternatives Project

Despite it being an evening in June, the temperate was brisk

as opposed to balmy, but this did not deter the many folks

gathered outside, sitting along the harbour wall, enjoying the

view along with their evening drinks. Inside, the bar was a happy

hubbub, as one would expect of this popular establishment on

a Saturday evening.

We dined upstairs, in the comfortable and contemporary dining

room, seated at a table by a window which allowed us to fully

appreciate the lovely harbour view.

For our starters, I opted for pan-fried chicken livers, with a

‘wanderlust wheat and coconut cream’ and a homemade coriander

naan bread. A Thai curry base to the sauce brought a surprising,

but subtle heat to the dish. My husband sampled a local grilled

mackerel fillet, served with tangy rhubarb chutney. The pea-shoot

garnish brought a fresh summer taste to the dish.

Spoiled for choice for main courses, I chose slow-braised ox cheeks

with garlic mash, wilted kale and sweet, chunky carrots. The meat

simply fell apart in the rich sauce, it was so beautifully cooked. My

husband selected duck breast with stir-fry vegetables and noodles,

enjoying a hint of the Orient that came from the Chinese spices and

ginger in the sauce.

The generous portions meant a hiatus was required before tackling

dessert! A fresh-tasting rhubarb and framboise terrine was calling

to me, served with Chantilly cream and Advocaat, the Advocaat

cutting-across the sweetness of the rhubarb beautifully. My husband

was rewarded with wonderful textural contrasts in his choice of the

hazelnut and chocolate cheesecake.

The Marine Hotel carries a stock of more than 170 bottled Belgian

beers, and each menu item is matched with a suggested beer to

complement the dish. Although tempted, we opted for a couple

of refreshing glasses of chilled Sauvignon Blanc instead.

I recommend that you make time to visit this long-established

local gem.

Marine Hotel Shorehead, Stonehaven AB39 2JY

Tel: +44 (0) 1569 762155

www.marinehotelstonehaven.co.uk

A 20-minute drive from Aberdeen allows you to escape the city and takes you south to the seaside town of Stonehaven, home of the harbour-front Marine Hotel.

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The four days will include a series of keynote sessions, technical sessions, topical

lunches and breakfast briefings. Alongside the conference, visitors can view the latest

technology, product and service exhibits from the global industry. Taking over an entire

hall, the dedicated Deepwater Zone will comprise its own conference and exhibition

programme. For the first time, the event will include a series of workshops and

meetings to connect entrepreneurs and investors. An ambitious ‘Inspire’ programme

aimed at the younger generation will feature as well. A key message throughout will

be that the industry is far from over and that it has a long and bright future, despite the

current difficult market conditions.

The keynote programme, chaired by Michael Engell-Jensen, Executive Director of the

International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP), will offer 11 sessions focusing

on the basic challenge of meeting energy demand while balancing concerns over

climate change, security of supply and consumer affordability. Topics include: health;

the safety and security of people and assets; well intervention; financing investments;

oil spill response, and inspiring the next generation to join the industry.

The technical programme, chaired by Charles Woodburn, Chief Executive Officer, Expro,

will present more than 75 papers, demonstrating that the industry’s engineering,

manufacturing and technology excellence assures a long-term sustainable future.

International speakers will discuss topics such as asset and well integrity, maximising

economic recovery, smarter field development, pipelines and risers, subsea

processing, talent development, unconventional gas development, process safety, and

decommissioning.

Exhibitors will represent the complete supply chain of companies, consolidating

Aberdeen’s established reputation as a supplier of services and products to global

projects. Around 1500 organisations are expected this year, including at least 280

companies - small and large - exhibiting for the first time at the show.

Reflective of the global nature of the overall industry, there will be a large international

exhibitor presence, with 33 international pavilions booked so far. Large delegations are

expected from Malaysia, Nigeria and Korea.

Planning is also well under way on the Deepwater Zone, where a dedicated theatre

will host industry experts presenting topical case studies and participating in panel

discussions. With content programmed by Subsea UK and the Society for Underwater

Technology, the sessions will address: deepwater developments; the future of

inspection, repair and maintenance; new technologies for efficiency and effectiveness,

and subsea challenges for enabling deepwater production.

Visit www.offshore-europe.co.uk for more information and to register.

SPE Offshore Europe 2015’s choice of theme, ‘Inspiring the next generation’, empowers the industry to address both the technical and people challenges facing the oil and gas business today. The free-to-attend global biennial event - the world’s largest upstream oil and gas conference and exhibition outside North America - will be held at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre from 8-11 September 2015.

PROFESSOR BRIAN COX, SPE OFFSHORE EUROPE 2015 PLENARY SPEAKER

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Only just over an hour after departing

from Aberdeen, the super-efficient Widerøe

flight lands in one of the country’s most

beautiful cities and I’m whisked to the

centre by the Airport Bus, which operates

every 15 minutes.

If you choose to take advantage of

Widerøe’s exciting Explore Norway offer

this summer, Bergen makes a wonderful

first stop; alternatively, with so much to see

and do in and around the city, it’s also an

ideal base for a shorter break. A useful pass

- the Bergen Card - gives you free bus

travel within the city limits, free admittance

to most museums and attractions, and

discounts on a variety of sightseeing and

cultural tours.

“What I love most about Bergen - where

I was born - is that you have all the benefits

of city life; you’re by the sea and can easily

visit the fjords, and, in just a few minutes,

you can be up in the mountains and out

walking in the wilderness,” Linn Kjos

Falkenberg, VisitBergen’s Information and

Marketing Coordinator, tells me in the foyer

of the smart and ultra-minimalist Scandic

Ørnen, where I’m staying overnight during

my brief Bergen break. “It’s a very compact

and safe city, so you can walk to nearly

all the main attractions, and during our

light summer nights, people stay outside

enjoying the atmosphere until late.”

And walk is what I do - around the

picturesque city-centre lake, bordered

by beds of vibrant flowers and with

a brooding backdrop of seven mountains

shrouded in heavy cloud (it rains quite

a lot here - but that’s what makes the

area so lush and verdant).

I browse the neighbouring KODE Art Museums, where I’m thrilled to see

a sketch of The Scream, by Edvard

Munch; Picasso’s intriguing depiction

of Bergen, and the stunning rural

paintings and woodcuts of Norwegian

artist Nicolai Astrup - among many other

important works.

As time is short, I resist the lure of Bergen’s

superb shopping streets, including

the Strandgaten, Gågaten, and

Torgallmenningen, where independents

and designer-label names rub shoulders

with traditional Norwegian knitwear

outlets. (It’s worth noting that visitors who

live outside Scandinavia can buy goods

tax-free in most shops and have the VAT

refunded when leaving Norway.) I stroll

through Bryggen, a UNESCO World

Heritage site, admiring its quirky and

colourful wooden houses, once owned by

German fish merchants. At the nearby Fish Market, locals have traded fish, seafood,

fruit, vegetables and flowers since 1276.

Despite the cool evening air, the harbour

area is full of tourists clearly enjoying the

BERGEN... AND BEYOND!It’s always a delight flying over a scenic country such as Norway, and the approach to Bergen - the Gateway to the Fjords - is breathtaking, writes upBEAT editor Judy Mackie.

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Bergen experience, and it’s first-come-first-

served in the many restaurants and cafés,

which are busy inside and out. Seafood

is, not surprisingly, a local delicacy and,

according to Linn, there’s an increasing

focus on local produce, including new

cheeses, with several gourmet Nordic-

cuisine restaurants opening up in

recent years.

Next morning, I board a Rødne Fjord Cruise catamaran, excited to be on my

first-ever fjord trip. The three-hour mini-

cruise through sunshine and rain takes us

to Mostraumen, in the atmospheric inner

region of the magnificent Osterfjord.

On the way, we marvel at waterfalls,

colourful wooden houses and steep,

rocky mountainsides, accompanied by the

dramatic music of Bergen-born Edvard Greig, whose home, Troldhaugen, is

now a museum where lunchtime concerts

are held daily throughout the summer.

Back at the harbour, I head for the

Fløibanen Funicular Railway to

ascend in style to the summit of Mount Fløyen, where the view over the city and

surrounding area can only be described

as awesome! You can also take a cable

car to the top of Mount Ulriken - both mountains and their surrounding

neighbours are great starting-points for

nature hikes.

If you’re on holiday with the family, Bergen

has lots to offer children. Fun places include

Bergen Aquarium, where you can see

sea lions, crocodiles and snakes, as well as

fish, and VilVite Bergen Science Centre:

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From Bergen, fly to Sogndal, a charming base from

which to explore the Sognefjord - at 205km, the

longest open fjord in the world - located beneath the

Jostedalsbreen Glacier (mainland Europe’s largest

glacier). Take the bus to the Nigardsbreen Glacier and

visit Breheimsenteret Glacier Centre.

Travel to Flåm - a half-hour bus journey from Sogndal

- and ride the scenic Flåm Railway. At Myrdal, you

can even hop on a bike and cycle the popular Navvies’

Road back to Flåm, for a lunch with beer-tasting at the

award-winning Ægir Brewery.

From Sogndal, fly via Bergen to Stavanger to

sample the city’s many unique cultural and

nature-based activities. Admire Old Stavanger’s colony

of white wooden houses, built more than two centuries

ago. The Norwegian Canning Museum celebrates the

city’s most important 19th-20th-century industry, while

the Norwegian Petroleum Museum highlights its most

important industry today.

Nearby Jæren is one of Norway’s main food-producing

areas. If you visit Stavanger at the end of July, you’ll be

one of 250,000 visitors enjoying the country’s biggest

food festival, Gladmat!

From Stavanger, take a boat to Haugesund - a small

town with a lively cultural scene that plays host to the

annual Sildajazz Festival, at the beginning of August.

Avaldsnes is a short bus ride south, where you’ll find the

Nordvegen History Centre and Viking Farm.

From Haugesund, fly via Bergen to Ålesund, a great base

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on foot. You can take a Wildlife Sea Safari, to see seals,

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When it’s time to go home, fly back via Bergen.

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WHAT’S ON?

SCOTTISH TRADITIONAL BOAT FESTIVAL Portsoy, Aberdeenshire

MOTORING Alford SpeedFest 2015

Grampian Transport Museum, Alford,

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FAMILY FUN The Jungle Book

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Pitmedden Garden, Ellon, Aberdeenshire

GLADMAT FESTIVALScandinavia’s largest food festival

Stavanger, Norway*

CULTURE Traditional Singing Weekend

Traditional singers from Scotland, England

and Ireland. Cullerlie Farm Park, Echt,

Aberdeenshire

DANCE GALA

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Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast

‘Corporate Social Responsibility’, Thistle

Aberdeen Altens Hotel

LA TOMATINA FESTIVAL

Bunol, Spain*

FAMILY FUN: DAWGS Day

Dog show fundraiser,

Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen

TURRIFF SHOW Scotland’s largest two-

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VICTORIA WEEK

Various venues, Ballater, Aberdeenshire

MUSIC Bagpipe and Drum Competitions

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MUSICAL DIRTY DANCINGRuns until 3 October. His Majesty’s

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FAMILY FUN Fraserburgh Super Saturday

‘Creative Fraserburgh’, Saltoun Square,

Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire

RAPTUS: 20TH BERGEN COMICS FESTIVAL Bergen, Norway*

MUSIC Nicola Benedetti: Italy and the Four

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> Pony-trekking started in Newtonmore, in the

Highlands, as a way of using strong, sure-footed

Highland ponies outside the stalking season.

It’s also believed that several of Scotland’s well-

established trekking paths were originally cattle

droving roads many centuries ago.

> Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire is recognised as

having more horses per head of population than

anywhere else in the UK (with the exception

of Newmarket).

LEISURE

West of Aberdeen, there are trails leading through open

moorlands and woods. The Bennachie Hill Range, with

its nine distinctive hilltops, is a popular choice, offering

forest roads and purpose-built tracks.

By the seaside, only a few miles north of the city,

Balmedie Country Park’s award-winning beaches offer

around 14 miles of dunes and coastal paths, grassland

paths, picnic facilities and car parking.

In Royal Deeside, at the Glen Tanar Estate, you can

trek through riverside, woodland and mountain trails,

admiring the breathtaking scenery and spotting native

wildlife species, such as red squirrels, deer and birds

of prey.

Local riding and trekking operators offer a range of safe and quality equestrian experiences, from short treks for children and beginners; hacks for more confident riders, and long-distance rides. Here are just a few of the options:

HAYFIELD EQUESTRIAN CENTREHayfield caters for all ages and abilities, offering

everything from pony rides in the park for children,

to instruction and countryside riding opportunities.

HAYFIELD EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, HAZLEHEAD PARK,

ABERDEEN; www.hayfield.com

FARAWAY RIDING & RECREATION CENTREHacking and trekking in rural Aberdeenshire. Pony

camps, pony days and lots more during school

holidays. FORGUE, NEAR HUNTLY, ABERDEENSHIRE;

www.farawayequestrian.org

COWTON RIDING CENTRERiding lessons, pony rides, trekking and hacking,

pony parties and ‘own a pony’ days.COWTON FARM,

RICKARTON, STONEHAVEN, ABERDEENSHIRE;

www.cowtonridingcentre.co.uk

STRATHORN FARM STABLES

Small, friendly riding school within view of Bennachie.

Facilities for children over 5 and adults. Carriage driving

tuition and rides, riding lessons, hacking.

PITCAPLE, INVERURIE, ABERDEENSHIRE;

www.strathornfarm.co.uk

You’ll find further information on North-east equestrian

opportunities at:

www.visitscotland.com | www.visitaberdeen.com

STAR TREKS AROUND THE CITY & SHIREThere are many ways to experience the beautiful woodland, hillsides, beaches and riverbanks of rural Aberdeenshire - and one of the most relaxing and rewarding is on horseback! Whatever your age or level of experience, you’ll find lots of first-rate pony-trekking opportunities throughout the North-east.

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For the leading rental specialist of oil and gas

equipment, Saltire Energy, CSR takes a prominent role

alongside day-to-day business activity. Establishing

and supporting local charitable initiatives has become

an important part of the life of Saltire Energy CEO, Mike

Loggie. His philanthropic spirit and inherent passion for

supporting disadvantaged children has influenced the

company’s ethos over the years, as a result the number

and breadth of initiatives the company is involved in

has grown alongside the business.

Saltire Energy established the Saltire in the Community

programme in 2008 with the aim of offering life

changing opportunities to disadvantaged young people

in local communities worldwide, from Aberdeen to

the Philippines.

The programme has helped thousands of youngsters

build their confidence and learn new skills that

will support them later in life. One charity that has

benefited from the support is Aberdeen-based Befriend

a Child. Reliant on volunteers, Befriend a Child aims

to relieve distress, promote welfare and advance the

education of children in the North-East through

a befriending service.

Saltire Energy donated £1million to the charity in

2013, which saw the company enter into a five-year

commitment that would reduce the waiting list of

young people looking for the much-needed support

and friendship provided by the Befriend a Child

volunteers. As a result of this support, Mike Loggie

was made an honorary patron of Befriend a Child later

in the year.

Marking Befriend a Child’s 40th year in service, Jackie

Hothersall joined the charity as Chief Executive in June

2015. Bringing over 14 years of experience working with

not-for-profit organisations to the new role, Jackie will

spearhead Befriend a Child’s fundraising and awareness

campaigns, promoting the support that the charity

provides to more than 300 local children each year.

Commenting on her appointment Jackie said: “I am

delighted to work for such an amazing charity which

has an extremely dedicated staff team and over 300

volunteers all providing support and help to vulnerable

children living across Aberdeen.

“We are pleased to see how the charity has grown over

the past 40 years and developed using trust and grant

funding alongside the generosity from local companies,

donors and sponsors.

“One of our most bighearted and prominent supporters

over the past three years has been Saltire Energy, and we

look forward to our ongoing relationship with the team

for many years to come.”

As part of its community programme, Saltire Energy

also sponsors a number of local sporting teams,

professionals and events. The company is the title

sponsor of the inaugural Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie

Match Play, taking place at Murcar Links Golf Club in

July this year.

Befriend a Child has been nominated as one of the

benefiting charities of the Match Play. Local golf

legend, Paul Lawrie, has pledged to donate £100 per

birdie and £500 per eagle that he makes during the

event, with many golfers expected to follow suit.

All funds raised will be split equally between the

nominated charities.

In recognition of Saltire Energy’s support of local

initiatives and charitable causes, it was awarded the

Outstanding Contribution to Society accolade at the

2014 Northern Star Business Awards. To find out more

about the Saltire in the Community Programme please

visit www.saltire-energy.com

The importance placed on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within business communities across the globe has steadily grown over the years. Many companies operating within the oil and gas sector in particular regularly participate in CSR initiatives, with the aim of giving something back to the areas in which they operate.

Saltire Energy Supports Local Charity as it marks its 40th YearL to R - Mike Loggie, CEO of Saltire Energy, Lana Bambridge, Development and Resources Manager at Befriend a Child, Paul Lawrie

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BEHIND THE SCENES WITH...

BEHIND THE SCENES

HOW DID YOU GET INTO YOUR ROLE AND WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE?I have worked at the Airport for 18 years, always in an Engineering role. I was previously

an electrician and joined as a technician. A year later, I moved into the Engineering

office to look after maintenance planning and the performance of the assets -

which comprise everything on site apart from the aircraft. I then worked in project-

management, before becoming Head of Engineering eight years ago, around the time I

completed a BA (Hons) in Management at Robert Gordon University.

WHAT’S THE ROLE OF THE ENGINEERING TEAM AND WHO IS INVOLVED? We have 13 frontline technicians of various disciplines and nine office staff, ranging

from our Faults Help Desk team to discipline engineers. There are two skilled technicians

on shift at any one time, looking after the Airport’s electrical, mechanical and specialist

systems. We also use various local contractors to support the delivery of our extensive

general building and project works programme.

Primarily, we’re here to look after the assets on an

ongoing basis and to react immediately to any faults or

issues that may arise.

TELL US MORE ABOUT THE ASSETS YOUR TEAM LOOKS AFTERWe are responsible for five specialist assets critical to

the Airport’s business: the runways and taxiways; the

baggage system; the X-ray machines; the Security ID

system (ie CCTV and access systems), and the airfield

ground lighting. Aberdeen was the second airport in

the UK to achieve full accreditation to PAS55 in Asset

Management and we are one of the first UK airports to

be currently working to gain accreditation to the new

ISO55001 Standard in Asset Management.

We also have an environmental management role, in terms of ensuring energy

efficiency, noise monitoring and management, and water quality monitoring

and management.

In addition, we are currently supporting the Terminal Transformation Project team

with engineering design input.

WHAT ARE THE MAIN CHALLENGES FOR ENGINEERING?Maintaining the grass airside is a massive operation; for safety and environmental

reasons, it must be kept between six and 10 inches high at all times. Grass is perhaps

not something you’d think of as an asset, but it performs an important role in keeping

the natural wildlife which could pose a threat to aircraft, away from the airfield.

Maintaining the airfield tarmac is another big job! Aberdeen is a very busy airport

and getting access to the tarmac can be a challenge. We have only a short operating

window - between 11pm and 4am - to carry out maintenance, and we work closely

with our partners, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the National Air Traffic Service

(NATS), to co-ordinate this.

Legislation requires the Airport to provide and guarantee set patterns of airfield ground

lighting, so that if there are outages, the lights will still provide a distinguishable

pattern for aircraft landing navigation. This means generator backup needs to be in

place within one second of a power failure. To provide this assurance, our technicians

carry out daily monitoring of the backup systems.

As technology advances, the X-ray machines, Security ID systems and baggage-

handling systems are becoming ever-more sophisticated, and the challenge is to

ensure that our team keeps abreast of these developments through ongoing specialist

training. The Airport terminal heating/cooling system presents another challenge, as

it’s very important that the ambient temperature is comfortable for our passengers

and staff - even on the busiest, hottest summer day.

One of our costliest challenges is the disposal of surrendered items - ie the

hazardous objects confiscated from passengers. Some people are still trying to go

through Security with aerosols, lighters, sharps, and

toiletries over 100ml. And, believe it or not, we’re still

having to dispose of items such as big knives, saws,

hammers, machetes, and even a giant bolt! This kind of

waste disposal has a significant impact on our

Environmental budget.

WHAT ELSE DOES THE ENVIRONMENTAL PART OF THE ROLE INVOLVE? This is looked after by our Utilities and Environmental

Asset Manager, Stuart Torpey.

Every year, as part of the Airport’s operational planning

application requirements, we carry out aircraft ground

noise monitoring at seven locations around the site, the

city and Aberdeenshire. The resulting report, which goes to Aberdeen City Council, also

helps to drive our noise management activities.

As the Farburn and Mains of Dyce water courses - which feed into the River Don -

run through the Airport site, we carry out ongoing water quality monitoring and

management to ensure that the de-icing fluid used during the winter does not

contaminate the river.

We’re always working to improve the Airport’s energy efficiency, and as a result of

various methods we’ve put in place - such as use of LED lighting, use of electric and

hybrid vehicles and improvements to the heating and air conditioning systems - we’ve

succeeded in reducing our energy consumption by 9% over the past five years.

TELL US ABOUT THE AWARDS YOUR TEAM HAS WON I’m pleased to say that Maintenance Technician Iain MacDonald was voted Aberdeen

International Airport’s Employee of the Year for 2014, and Engineering - particularly

the guys working on the front line - also won the Team of the Year award.

ARTHUR LEITH, HEAD OF ENGINEERING AT ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, PROVIDES AN INSIGHT INTO THE ROLE OF HIS AWARD-WINNING TEAM.

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WORDS WORTH READING

No Safe House, by Linwood Barclay, is a cracking thriller by a bestselling author. Set in Middle American

suburbia, it tells the story of Cynthia Archer trying to get her life back on track after nearly losing it seven years

ago and hoping the past has been laid to rest.

Soon, we find out that two neighbours have been murdered and the plot thickens further when Cynthia’s

daughter and boyfriend break into a strange house and are confronted with memories of the past.

I love the escapism of Linwood Barclay and his ability to relate believable characters into

unbelievable twists. It’s a winning combination which keeps you hooked from the first

page to the last.

PHILLIP FLEMING, General Manager, Tor-na-Coille Hotel & North East Hotel

Manager of the Year 2015

Three local Airport-users recommend some riveting in-flight reading from WHSmith’s latest list of bestsellers.

I was first introduced to the work of Nick Hornby in 2002, in the big screen adaptation of his coming-of-age

novel, About A Boy. Having adored the film, I decided to read the book on which it was based, and instantly

became a fan of his work. I’ve since devoured numerous other titles by the British author, including High Fidelity,

How To Be Good and Fever Pitch. So, I’m excited to sample his latest offering, Funny Girl, and

hoping it lives up to expectations and rave reviews. Set in London in the ‘Swinging 60s’, Hornby’s

latest novel is based upon a fictional TV show. I’m currently resisting the urge to read it before

my holidays!

KATE MCGUINNESS, Marketing Executive, Stobart Air

On a flight, I would read The Monogram Murders, by Sophie Hannah. The author steps fearlessly into Agatha

Christie’s shoes to bring Hercule Poirot out of retirement. The famous detective is faced with three identical

murders, in separate rooms of the Bloxham Hotel, in one day. Is there a connection with the highly-disturbed

woman he spoke to in his favourite café on the very same evening? Is she in line to be

the next victim? Does she have blood on her hands? The plot twists and turns, but no

clue escapes Poirot’s formidable intellect. A thoroughly riveting read.

IAN ANDERSON, The Lemon Tree Writers

Check in - and check out the latest releases at WHSmith, in the main terminal building at Aberdeen International Airport.

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> TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE… Members of the Aberdeen branch of the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA), a charity

which provides welfare support to the RAF family and ex-servicemen and women,

spent an afternoon at the Airport, where they enjoyed a tour of the airfield. John Sefton,

chairman of the Branch, said: “Many of our members remember Dyce Airport and its

predecessor, RAF Dyce, and for them it has been a welcome trip down memory lane.”

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> A WARM WELCOME TO WIZZ The Airport welcomed Wizz Air to Aberdeen in mid-June, with Ben Dempster, Operations Director, presenting a quaich

to the Captain and crew from the airline’s Gdansk to Aberdeen inaugural flight.

Travelling from a galaxy far, far away, our

intergalactic guests stopped for a quick

cuppa at Joe’s Coffee Bar, in the Airport

terminal, before heading to the Granite

City Comic Con, in May.

> STORMTROOPERS IN A TEA CUP!

> FRIENDS OF ANCHOR GALA GOLFFour members of the Airport team took part in Friends of ANCHORS’s Gala Golf event

recently, held at Peterculter Golf Course. All proceeds from the event went to the North-

East charity, the Airport’s chosen partner,

and raised a whopping £75,000.

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THE BEAT GOES ON

Win a £100 VOUCHER to spend at World Duty Free, at Aberdeen International Airport!

CROMAR COLLIE | MACAU, CHINA

HOLLY BURGESS | GENEVA, SWITZERLAND

CHRISTINE GIBBONS | SALTZBURG, AUSTRIA

NIGEL PARKE | CAPRI, ITALY

CSILLA BALINT | PAMUKKALE, TURKEY

IVANA PETROVICH | DELFT, THE NETHERLANDS

COLIN PIRIE | BUTRINT WORLD HERITAGE SITE, ALBANIA

JONELLE JEFFREY | DUBROVNIK, CROATIA

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