Caledonia Magazine 2001, back issues

You'll have seen Shirley Henderson in 'Bridget Jones's Diary' ­ but did you miss her thoughts
when that was still one for the future? Would it help you to know who really runs Scotland? Or
who the country's most eligible bachelors are? Did the Madonna effect miss you out? Good
news ­ we have a limited number of back issues available at a cost of £5.00 including postage
and packing.

Issue 20: January 2001

Shirley Henderson, in-demand actress, talks of life as Bridget
Jones's buddy. Scotland's most talented young architects reveal
their master plans. Buchanan Street, Glasgow ­ a shopper's paradise
second to none. Pop singer Helicopter Girl prepares to take off. James
Thomson, restaurateur extraordinaire. Isla Dewar, the novelist whose
story caught Elton John's eye. A one-bedroom flat in Glasgow gets the
Gothic treatment. Artistic talents of the future. Achnashellach ­'a gem
of a garden beside the railway track. Brian Hennigan's Diary. Going for
a cruise ­ we have the clothes. Luxury holidays on the ocean wave.
Douglas Rae heads for Harris to learn how to cook. Inverlochy Castle
reviewed. Winning ways with game. Gamba in Glasgow reviewed. Places
to take the children and still eat well. Scottish mineral water ­ you can't
beat it. The rise of Pilates. A used car for under £12,000? Take our advice.
Actress Simone Lahbib questioned. The Neb goes to the Scottish
Museum of the Year lunch; Catherine Ayles jewellery.

Issue 21: February 2001

Clubbing in Glasgow, cooking in the Highlands ­ it's all in a
day's work for actress Dawn Steele. Hugh Laurie, the actor with
Scottish roots who keeps getting American parts. The power pack ­
our guide to the people who really run Scotland. From schoolroom to
dream home ­ an Edinburgh interior transformed. Stanley Kubrick and
the photographs he took before film-making beckoned. Highlights of the
Saatchi collection. Noranside, an inspirational prison garden. Brief
encounters with glamorous underwear. Our guide to late-season skiing.
Great romantic retreats. Langs Hotel reviewed. Teatime treasures. Suruchi
in Edinburgh reviewed. Regional cuisine at its best. Time to reconsider
Rosé. Lions places up for grabs. Roja Dove, perfume guru. Musician Rab
Noakes questioned . The Landrover Freelander. The Neb goes to a
Caledonian Pine presentation, an auction at Edinburgh College of Art
for the High Blood Pressure Foundation, the Spirit of Scotland Awards
in Glasgow, a charity auction at the Hilton Dunkeld
House Hotel.

Issue 22: March 2001

Sharon Small, much in demand after 'Glasgow Kiss'. David Bailey's
cool portraits that have stood the test of time. Sir Malcolm Rifkind
looks forward with optimism. Self-portraits in all their unflattering
glory. Fiona Watson, helping to boost history's popularity. Colours
galore in our ultra-bright fashion feature. A longing look at Scotland's
finest spa resorts. Shopping and eating in Aberdeen. Lily of the valley
­ the spirit of spring. The triumphant story of Scots and motor sport.
Tasty ways with pork. Let's Eat Again in Perth reviewed. Great bar
guide. Buying drink on the web. How to make your bathroom brilliant.
Mid-century modern interiors make a comeback in Palm Springs. Tree
houses for all ages. Family holiday destinations in Holland, Turkey
and the Highlands. Ardoe House reviewed. A weekend trip to
Carcassonne. The VW Bora. Ali Abbasi questioned. The Neb
goes to Saya McCosh's birthday party near Biggar, a cookery
demonstration by Claire Macdonald in aid of Harmeny
School.

Issue 23: April 2001

Meet Isobel Campbell, ultra-busy pop musician with Belle and
Sebastian and the Gentle Waves. Supremely varied photo gallery
on Scotland's diverse musical scene. The dramatic efforts to give
whisky a new image. Spotlight on harpist Katie Targett-Adams. The
invaluable legacy of JD Fergusson, possibly Scotland's best ever painter.
Teenage beauty tips. Fashion for style-conscious youngsters. Men worth
marrying ­ our guide to eligible bachelors. All the very best in Scottish
produce. Lamb at its best. The Cafe Royal Oyster Bar in Edinburgh
reviewed. Places to drink pre-club. After Skibo ­ Peter de Savary's
American project. Life under glass ­ our guide to conservatories.
The splendour of Scone Palace. The amazing career of golf giant
Ben Sayers. 'Seriously hip Copenhagen. Paddling round the remote
Baja California peninsula. The Volvo V70 XC. Gleneagles Hotel
reviewed. Christopher Wallace questioned. Patrick Bourne Fine
Art in the frame. The Neb goes to a Christie's reception in New
York, a Burns Supper...

Issue 24: May 2001

Stella Tennant, supermodel, and her passion for knitting ­ shared
by Russell Crowe, Cameron Diaz and Courtenay Cox. Scotland's
finest florists. The great land ownership debate ­ for and against
reform. Places to shop and eat in Perth. Jamie Sives, actor on the
make. Tiny but beautiful ­ the wonder of miniatures. Stenton Gallery
in the frame. The Flashdance look returns. The great days of disco
recalled with feeling. Glasgow Cigar Club blows smoke in the face
of political correctness. Now's the time to enjoy trout and crab. Gordon
Yuill and Co in Glasgow reviewed. The man who transformed Spanish
wine. Rossdhu, back to its former glory on the banks of Loch Lomond.
From scoops to snoozes ­ the Scotsman newspaper HQ becomes a
luxury hotel. Snowdrops ­ all white, but varied none the less. Sensual
splendours of Dubai. A day of high-speed training at Knockhill motor
sport circuit. Royal Garden Apartments reviewed. Conductor Marin
Alsop questioned. The Neb goes to a rugby dinner for Struan's
Appeal.

Issue 25: June 2001

Scary chef Gordon Ramsay, open in Glasgow and as outspoken
as ever, writes exclusively for Caledonia. Top Scots ­ the high
achievers who have excelled in the last 12 months, from presenter
Gail Porter to theatre genius Cathie Boyd, from innovative artist
Calum Colvin to rugby talent Simon Taylor, from rock band Mogwai
to designer Emily Quinn. Designers who are raising cashmere's profile.
Spotlight on actress Isabelle Joss. Cyril Gerber in the frame. Brilliant
beachwear. Glasgow's riverside revival. How to make the most of
summer ingredients. Mister Singh's India in Glasgow reviewed. The
rise of vodka. Fantastic flooring. Rubha Phoil, the Skye garden where
nothing goes to waste. Tony Dobbin, jockey ahead of the pack. The
Ford Mondeo. Bruges in brief. Mansfield House Hotel reviewed. Great
golf hotels. Bryan Burnett questioned. The Neb goes to the opening of
Amaryllis in Glasgow, the opening of the Perthshire food festival, a
reception for The Space in Dundee, the national Business in Sport
dinner.

Issue 26: July 2001

Madonna and William want to be in Scotland ­ and they're not
alone. Never mind Tamara and Lady V ­ meet Scotland's very
own It-girls. Actors Adam Sinclair and James McAvoy join a
long Scots line of thesps making military roles their own. Where
to spend time ­ and cash ­ in Dundee. 'Spotlight on comedy actress
Julie Duncanson. Scottish portraiture, our under-rated treasure. The
Calton Gallery in the frame. We trace a work in progress with painter
Victoria Crowe. Look great when you venture outdoors. Laura
Carruthers, the girl from Arizona who is shaking up Highland dancing.
Step dancing revived by a bunch of chums from Skye. Bang, bang ­
meet the most creative Scottish furniture makers. Sue Lawrence goes
on a tasty trip Down Under. Roman Camp at Callander reviewed. Great
wines from Alsace. Beautiful pottery from Bridgewater. Elite interiors
from three top designers. 'Hallbar, a fortified tower in Lanarkshire that
is well worth retreating to. The Jaguar X-Type. Poyntzfield, Britain's
northernmost herb garden.

Issue 27: August 2001

Ewan McGregor, in the pink with 'Moulin Rouge'. 'Who makes
Scotland glamorous?. Spotlight on fashion designer Angus Cochrane.
Rembrandt and his women. The Lost Gallery in the frame. Female
and funny ­ the women comedians, coming to the fore against all
the odds. George Leslie Hunter, the unsung Colourist. How with a
light touch in the wardrobe you can compose your own Bohemian
rhapsody. Super salmon and splendid sorbet. Greywalls in East Lothian
reviewed. The Tennents lager lovelies and other Scottish beer icons.
Gardenstown, the gloriously green fishing village. Ultimate guide to
day trip destinations. Linda Perratt, racehorse trainer at the top of
her profession. The Mini Cooper tested by our new motoring writer
Louise Aitken-Walker. A Berwickshire country house rescued from
decline. Away from the obvious in Paris. Yonder York. The Pines at
Grantown-on-Spey reviewed. Musicians Jennifer and Hazel Wrigley
questioned. The Neb goes to the Edinburgh College of Art fashion
show, an Italian reception at Jenners.

Issue 28: September 2001

Jenni Falconer's bubbly route to TV success. Refugees in Scotland
­ human stories told in pictures. PR girls and their glamorous, growing
role in business. Best places to shop in Bearsden and Milngavie.
Spotlight on singer Storm Gordon. The far-reaching French influence
on Scottish art. The Mainhill Gallery in the frame. Advice from Scotland's
most talented hairdressers. Scottish trends explained by the fashion
buyers ­ see our exclusive illustrations. The Neal's Yard success story.
Fruit and veg has never looked this tempting before. The Atrium in
Edinburgh reviewed. Wine from Uruguay awaits discovery. How to
make the most of your kitchen. Wards, the garden by Loch Lomond
where water is a curse and a blessing. Scottish connections in Africa.
Drams and decks on the Classic Malts Cruise. Turnberry Hotel reviewed.
The Peugeot 206 CC. Sam Torrance and the ups and downs of the Ryder
Cup. Broadcaster Mark Cousins questioned. The Neb goes to the opening
of Le Chardon d'Or in Glasgow, the Entrepreneurial Exchange.

Issue 29: October 2001

Esra Tasasiz and the pop trail that has led her from Fort William to
Brussels. John Swinney, Scottish Nationalist leader, on his hopes for
the future. Royal Warrant holders and their commitment to quality,
captured on film for this month's photo gallery. Fopp, the music retailer
that's turning the tables on the giants. Independent schools and what
they offer. Spotlight on young film producer Jay Carruthers. The Royal
Collections, and how they give Prince William rather an advantage in his
university career. Roger Billcliffe Gallery in the frame. Look sharp for work.
Skincare goodies from all over the world. Wait for it, wait for it ­ patient
ways with grouse. Out to lunch with Michelle Mone. The rise and rise
of island malts. Bridgefield House, a spectacular restoration job in
Aberdeenshire. An oasis of green at Ascog Hall on Bute. Home
heating solutions. Make the most of Monaco. Skiing options to
consider. Carnoustie Hotel reviewed. The Mercedes-Benz ML 270
CDi. A round of golf with Gregor Townsend at Luffne

Issue 30: November 2001

Louise Quinn ­ bidding for pop stardom, with support from Madonna.
Ivor Tiefenbrun, the genius behind Linn hi-fi. Sir Terence Conran's
vision for Leith. A hundred glorious years for Kelvingrove museum.
Ten magnifique years of Scotland's French film festival caught on
camera. Six to watch in the financial sector. Shopping and other
distractions in Inverness. Indispensable gift guide. A call for action
on St Andrew's Day. Spotlight on pop singer Kristi. The legend of
King Arthur and the artists it inspired. Kranenburg and Fowler in the
frame. Gorgeously Gothic fashions. Jo Malone, scent supremo, tells
her story. Perfect puddings. A dinner date at the Bonham in Edinburgh
with make-up queen Sharon MacLaren. A vintage performance from
wine oracle Jancis Robinson. Illuminating thoughts on lighting. Seasonal
splendour at Cluny Gardens on the banks of the Tay. Take a break in
Scotland ­ six of the best destinations. The Volkswagen Beetle 2.0. TV
presenter Rob Maclean questioned. The Neb goes to Grampian TV's
40th birthday

Issue 31: December 2001

Laura Fraser, an actress with a confidence born of success.
Dario and Marino Franchitti, brothers of the racetrack. People who
will make your party swing. Urban myths of Scotland ­ a hilarious selection
by Brian Hennigan. Billy Boyd, - Lord of the Rings' star, on how he
developed his Hobbit. Spotlight on young actress Lorna Craig. Art
you can afford ­ a valuable guide. Sisters in symphony ­ Marion and
Harriet Wilson of the RSNO. Fashion that fires the imagination. Barbera
­ one of Italy's sexiest wines. Avoid the obvious when it comes to
Christmas recipes. Dinner date on a luxury train with thriller writer Alanna
Knight. Rugs in all their varied splendour. Festive foliage and why it's
not particularly Christian. London's lesser known delights. Six hotels
that are true to type. The Ford Galaxy Ghia 2.8i CD-V6 auto. A round of
golf with Hazel Irvine. Rock musician Ray Wilson questioned. The Neb
goes to the re-opening of the CCA in Glasgow, the Thistle Awards for
tourism, a Marie Curie Cancer Care fashion show.