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6 Airport News8 Routes Europe 201536 SPE Offshore Europe 201546 Behind the Scenes with Airport Engineering
20 Don’t Travel Without Them!
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12 Fun and Highland Games42 What’s On?
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CONTENTS
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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
AIRPORT NEWS
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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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ADVERTORIAL
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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 [email protected] 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
ADVERTORIAL
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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.
THINGS TO DO
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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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01. SWORD-DANCING AND PIPING AT BALLATER HIGHLAND GAMES PAUL TOMKINS 02. TUG O’ WAR AT THE LONACH GATHERING IAN HALLIDAY 03. THE LONACH HIGHLANDERS - ONE OF THE MAIN ATTRACTIONS AT THE LONACH GATHERING IAN HALLIDAY 04. BALLATER HIGHLAND GAMES PAUL TOMKINS
THINGS TO DO
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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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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
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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
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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
DALAMAN DELIGHTS
BULGARIA’S GOLDEN BLACK SEA COAST!
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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:
an interactive experience featuring more
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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
for sightseeing trips throughout the region - whether
it’s by boat, kayak, whitewater raft, helicopter, bike, or
on foot. You can take a Wildlife Sea Safari, to see seals,
puffins and white-tailed eagles on the bird island of
Runde. And, as Ålesund is one of three remaining towns
in Europe dominated by Art Nouveau architecture, be
sure to visit the incredible Art Nouveau Centre.
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,
Aberdeenshire
FAMILY FUN The Jungle Book
Crathes Castle, Banchory, Aberdeenshire JULY
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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
Dancers from Aberdeen International Youth
Festival, His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen
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JOHNSHAVEN FISH FESTIVAL
Harbour, Johnshaven, Aberdeenshire
BUSINESS Aberdeen & Grampian
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-
day agricultural show, The Haughs, Queen’s
Road, Turriff, Aberdeenshire
VICTORIA WEEK
Various venues, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
MUSIC Bagpipe and Drum Competitions
Aden Country Park, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire
COMEDY Yap, Yap, Yap!
New standup show from comedian Alan
Carr. His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen
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BUSINESS City Connections
Networking event, Aberdeen Football Club,
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Europe’s premier oil and gas conference
and exhibition, Aberdeen Exhibition and
Conference Centre
MUSICAL DIRTY DANCINGRuns until 3 October. His Majesty’s
Theatre, Aberdeen
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
Seasons, Music Hall, Aberdeen
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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!
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CSILLA BALINT | PAMUKKALE, TURKEY
IVANA PETROVICH | DELFT, THE NETHERLANDS
COLIN PIRIE | BUTRINT WORLD HERITAGE SITE, ALBANIA
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