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NOVEMBER 18, 2007
THE ELIGIBLES
Scotland’s hottest
100 men and women

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David Tennant, actor
and most eligible Scot
PORTRAIT MARK EILBECK

SCOTLAND’S
MOST ELIGIBLE
Funny, sexy, successful and intelligent: these are the men and women who
have everything – except someone special in their life. In the pages that
follow, we bring you all you need to know about Scotland’s most wanted
The Men
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DAVID TENNANT
ACTOR, 36
Lives Cardiff and London
Who is he? The boy from Bathgate has
come a long way from those early days
playing a transsexual in Rab C Nesbitt.
Now he’s the most popular Time Lord
ever (according to Doctor Who
Magazine). But he’s no one-trick pony.
Along the way he has played the world’s
greatest lover (Casanova), a dark wizard
(Barty Crouch Jr in Harry Potter) and is
due to take on the tortured prince of
Denmark in the Royal Shakespeare
Company’s production of Hamlet
next year.
Past girlfriends include Anne-Marie
Duff, the Shameless star, who is now
married to James McAvoy, and he is
reported to have recently split from
actress Sophia Myles, whom he met
when she appeared with him in the
Doctor Who episode The Girl in the
Fireplace. They started dating in
October 2005 but David is said to
have ended the relationship, blaming
the lack of time they were able to spend
together following Sophia’s move to
Los Angeles.
Plus The 6ft 1in star is gorgeous, yet
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modest – describing himself as “the least
sexy man on the planet” – and refreshingly
down to earth for one so famous.
“Before I became known and I was in
the company of somebody who was
famous, I always imagined that it would
give you great self-confidence,” he says.
“But I’ve discovered that the opposite is
true. It does make you self-conscious
and it can be a bit frightening at times.
But I’m not complaining. I’m not an
idiot. I knew what I was taking on.”
Minus If his Time Lord abilities are
real, there’s always a chance he could
metamorphose into the former Doctor
Who/Worzel Gummidge actor Jon
Pertwee.
Do Keep a low profile – he is notoriously
private. “No one teaches you how to deal
with all that sort of stuff,” he has said of
the interest in his private life. “You have
to decide for yourself where the line will
be drawn. It’s about your own personal
integrity. You just have to figure it out as
you go along.”
Don’t Make any Skoda jokes. David drives
one – and has twice been stopped for
speeding in it.
WORDS SALLY RAIKES AND EMMA HORRELL
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JAMIE MURRAY
TENNIS PLAYER, 21
Lives London
Who is he? This year’s
Wimbledon mixeddoubles
champion –
or to put it another
way, the first Brit to win
a senior Wimbledon
title in 20 years. However
you view it, Jamie is a world-class
tennis player fast emerging from younger
brother Andy’s shadow. Nicknamed The
Stretch on account of his long arms, he
put much of his Wimbledon victory down
to the chemistry he shared with Serbian
partner Jelena Jankovic, but remains coy
about whether the two are an item, after
the not-so-subtle flirting on Centre Court.
Plus If you’re tall and dark, you could be
his match: his dream date is Sinead
Moynihan (of Hollyoaks).
Minus He’s enjoying his time down south
– it’s unlikely he’ll be returning to live
north of the border in the near future.
Do Expect a date in an exotic restaurant
– he’s a fan of Japanese cuisine.
Don’t Keep ringing him – you’ll have to
live with the fact he’ll be away for
months at a time.
JOHN SMEATON
HAVE-A-GO HERO, 31
Lives Erskine
Who is he? The baggage
handler who tackled
one of the terrorists
who crashed into
Glasgow Airport in
a Jeep this summer
played down his havea-go-hero
status with the classic soundbite:
“If terrorists come to Glasgow, we’ll
set aboot ye.” But it wasn’t long before
his exploits were being covered by news
agencies around the world, turning the
airport worker who still lives with his
parents and – irony of ironies – is scared
of flying into a media superstar, complete
with his own column in The Sun.
Plus You’ll feel safe as houses in his
company. Oh, and you’ll never have
to lug a suitcase anywhere again.
Minus Having “morning-after” breakfast
served by his mum could be a bit of a
damper.
Do Ask him about going to No 10 to meet
Gordon Brown, and being introduced to
Paris Hilton’s parents in New York.
Don’t Make any sudden moves behind
the wheel.
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ACTOR, 38
Lives Los Angeles
Who is he? This year
the red-haired,
blue-eyed boy
won rave reviews
starring alongside
Alan Cumming in
The Bacchae at
the Edinburgh Festival – his first
appearance on the Scottish stage since
1994. Tony made the move Stateside
in 2003, following the release of The
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen,
in which he played the invisible man.
He has since starred in Red Road with
fellow Scot Martin Compston, and
alongside Cate Blanchett and George
Clooney in The Good German.
Plus He is 6ft 2in in his stocking soles,
meaning this is a man you can really
look up to. And he looks great in a kilt.
Minus LA is a long way to go for dinner
à deux.
Do Mention that you’re a big fan of Celtic
– that’s sure to score Brownie points.
Don’t Mention your phobia of bats. He
has played a vampire twice: in Blade II
and Underworld: Evolution.
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GARY LIGHTBODY
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SINGER, 31
Lives Glasgow
Who is he? After
touring Australia on
the final leg of Snow
Patrol’s latest world
tour, lead singer Gary
is enjoying some welldeserved
time off. It’s
been a busy year – the band released the
song ‘Signal Fire’ for the soundtrack of
Spiderman 3 and Gary has also been
working on the album Listen...Tanks!, a
collaboration with U2 producer Jacknife
Lee that Gary cryptically describes as
“Russian submarine music”. He says he’d
love to do a film score with his friend
David Mackenzie (director of Hallam
Foe). Watch this space.
Plus Despite worldwide fame, he can
still have a pint in a pub unnoticed.
Minus Going by his lyrics, Gary’s had
some fairly disastrous relationships.
Do Be politically committed – he’s
outspoken on poverty and fair trade.
Don’t Take him on holiday. “I just don’t
enjoy them. Relaxing for me is working,
not sitting on a beach and reading.”
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VISUAL ARTIST AND CURATOR, 30
Lives Glasgow
Who is he? The man
responsible for
Glasgow’s alternative
music, fashion and
arts scene, Andrew
Fleming Brown –
known to all as
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Mutley (a childhood nickname that
stuck) – has transformed a former
customs warehouse by the River Clyde
into the Studio Warehouse, a venue for
exhibitions, live music and catwalk
shows.
Plus Inside information on all the best
up-and-coming artists and access to the
most interesting shows in town.
Minus You’ll be lucky to get a peek in his
diary – life is a constant round of
openings, launches and gigs.
Do Be a Parisian. “That beautiful accent...
and I’d love any opportunity to go there.”
Don’t Lack motivation or drive.
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JASON YORKE-EDGELL
MD OF EBEL WATCHES, 41
Lives Glasgow and
London
Who is he? Luxury
Swiss watch company
Ebel recently secured
Gisele Bündchen as
the face of the brand,
largely thanks to
Jason, who has had the oh-so-laborious
job of working with the supermodel.
He has been responsible for turning the
brand around in recent years, with the
aim of making it the last word in
sophistication and style. He divides his
time between London and Scotland –
a place close to his heart.
Plus He’s looking for a companion to take
his Monteverdi sports car for a spin in
the Scottish countryside.
Minus Despite what he does for a living,
he’s not a great time-keeper.
Do “Have grace, honesty and a zest of
spirit.”
Don’t “Be self-obsessed or superficial.”
STEPHEN McKECHNIE
PROPERTY INVESTOR, 38
Lives Glasgow
Who is he? A self-made
millionaire, Stephen
is the managing
director of Glasgowbased
Kelvin
Properties, and owns
property worth more
than £40 million (and growing). He
drives an Aston Martin and holidays in
several destinations across the globe
where he owns property, including a
golfing haven in Portugal and a luxury
five-star chalet on the shores of Loch
Lomond.
Plus Membership to some of the world’s
top golf and spa resorts, VIP treatment
and front row seats at gigs (he’s a music
buff and loves The Killers).
Minus Unless you’ve got the energy to
keep up with his ‘international jet set’
lifestyle, you’ll never see him.
Do “Know how to let your hair down.”
Don’t “Smoke or be possessive.” Stephen
once had an anonymous stalker who
repeatedly sent him unsigned love
letters over many months.
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JAMES MILLAR
FASHION DESIGNER, 25
Lives London
Who is he? James has
spent the last eight
seasons working
alongside Scotland’s
most celebrated
fashion designer
Jonathan Saunders.
His own creations include colourful
unisex knits and embellished T-shirts,
all painstakingly made by hand. James,
who grew up in Kilsyth, graduated from
Central Saint Martins with an MA in
fashion last year. Watch out for his dry
sense of humour and his snakehips on
the dancefloor.
Plus Free clothes and access to great
parties.
Minus “No matter how much I eat I’m
always going to be skinnier than a
partner, and I always have to have the
last word, even when I’m wrong.”
Do “Make an effort with your appearance
and have different interests to mine.”
Don’t “Bring any emotional baggage on
a date.”
10 RORY LAMONT
RUGBY PLAYER, 25
Lives Altrincham
Who is he? This year
was a “dream come
true” for Rory, who
played full-back for
Scotland in the Rugby
World Cup and scored
memorable tries
against Portugal and Romania. His hard
work on the pitch paid off last month,
when he was voted Scotland’s player of
the year. Having starred for Glasgow for
three years, he was signed up by Sale
Sharks over the summer, who are based
in Manchester.
Plus A splendid physique – see the
evidence for yourself on page 16.
Minus His energy dips: training is so
physically draining there’s little chance
of him doing anything active after it.
Do Plan a surprise for a Sunday – his one
free day of the week.
Don’t Confuse him with his fellow rugby
player and older brother, Sean.
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THOMAS ASHDOWN
ENTREPRENEUR, 35
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? If you’ve
rented a flat in
Scotland in the last
seven years, the
chances are Thomas
had something to do
with it. Known for
Citylets, his property rental portal, he’s a
serial internet and media entrepreneur,
having set up and four successful
businesses, which he continues to run.
Work aside, you’ll find him in, or by, the
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Press officer Humza
Yousaf (No 13)
PORTRAIT ROB McDOUGALL
water. A keen rower, he has competed
twice at the Henley Royal Regatta, and
when he’s not in the boat himself, he
coaches other rowers.
Plus He does his bit for charity – he’s a
patron of Shelter Scotland and supports
many other voluntary organisations
Minus Admits he needs to get out more.
“I know who’s who on The X Factor –
enough said.”
Do Talk about film – his family founded
the Northern Ireland Film & TV
Commission and he’s keen to branch
out into movies.
Don’t Make fun of Scottish cricket – he
sponsors the national ground.
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Lives London and
Leeds
Who is he? After his
school drama teacher
recognised his
potential and
recommended him for
a small role in Taggart
at the tender age of 12, there’s been no
stopping Joe. He was a familiar face for
six years on Take the High Road and in
the television adaptation of Iain Banks’s
The Crow Road. He also appeared in the
Glasgow gang movie Small Faces and
recently turned his hand to singing and
dancing in the stage show of Chitty
Chitty Bang Bang. Now he’s the newest
PC on the Heartbeat beat.
Plus He has a poet’s soul. His website
features the Yeats passage: “I have
spread my dreams under your feet. Tread
softly because you tread on my dreams.”
Minus He says his hectic filming schedule
leaves him little time for romance.
Do Read up on his favourite novels:
he loves anything by Ian Rankin and
Thomas Harris.
Don’t Say: “I remember you when you
were just a wee boy in Take the High
Road.”
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JOE McFADDEN
ACTOR, 32
HUMZA YOUSAF
PARLIAMENTARY
PRESS OFFICER, 22
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? The events
of 9/11 propelled
young Muslim
Humza towards a
career in government.
Campaigning since
high school, he served
a gruelling internship in Alex Salmond’s
Westminster office this year and takes
his role as parliamentary press officer to
Bashir Ahmad MSP very seriously. Day
job aside, you’ll find him working in the
Muslim Association and lobbying for
human rights groups as well as black
and ethnic minorities.
Plus No shortage of conversation. Humza
does a podcast and takes part in every
debate he can.
Minus His stubbornness. “If I believe I’m
15 MARK NOE
DIRECTOR, 34
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right, you’ll need to hire a crane to
budge me.”
Do “Make me laugh until there are tears
rolling down my cheeks and my sides
are aching.”
Don’t Be afraid to challenge certain
assumptions. “I’m not a fan of women
who can’t think for themselves.”
14 EMUN ELLIOTT
ACTOR, 23
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? A member
of the cast of the
award-winning play
Black Watch, Emun
plays Fraz, “a cheeky
chappie who gets
himself into trouble”.
He’s just returned from performing in
LA and New York and has a month off
before a two-month tour of Australia
and New Zealand. A graduate of the
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and
Drama, where he was awarded the gold
medal for his year, Emun has also
appeared on stage in Ubu the King and
had onscreen roles in Afterlife and the
film The Clan. Half Persian (hence his
name – pronounced ‘Eee-mon’), he’s
hoping to revisit family in Iran.
Plus He’ll sing to you and strum his
guitar, which he even takes on tour.
Minus How are your sea legs?
Speedboating is a new thrill he
discovered in Los Angeles.
Do “Throw all clichés of a nice date out
of the window and fly me to Seville.”
Don’t Ask him to shave. Playing a cleanshaven
soldier, he’d rather avoid a razor
on his days off.
Lives Glasgow
Who is he? Founder
and managing
director of Third
Eye Design, a
multi-million-pound
branding consultancy
with studios in
Glasgow, London and New York.
Mark’s clients include The Macallan,
Dow Jones and RBS – and, most
recently, Santiago Calatrava’s latest
project, the Chicago Spire, which, at
2000ft, will be the tallest residential
building in the world. A self-confessed
fitness addict, he trains every other day
but also enjoys spending time with his
three-year-old daughter.
Plus A love of the finer things in life.
Minus He’s on a plane every week,
clocking up over 250,000 air miles this
year alone. Next year he’ll be in northern
Europe, the Far East and the west coast
of America, scouting for new office
locations.
Do “Be a great listener. And selfassurance
is very appealing.”
Don’t “Smoke.”
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Commonwealth
gold-medal winner
David Carry (No 16)
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SWIMMER, 26
Lives Loughborough
Who is he? Aberdeenborn
David was
inspired to become a
professional athlete
by his headteacher, a
former Olympian.
Swimming is his
sport and a 2006 gold medal from the
Melbourne Commonwealth Games
has pride of place among his many
accolades. But the prizes come at a
price: he trains in Australia four times a
year and in a typical week gets through
five gym workouts and 70km in the pool.
On dry land, he gives motivational talks
to inspire others in his sport and has
done a photoshoot for Adidas.
Plus A rippling, washboard stomach.
Minus Early to bed every night on
account of the gruelling fitness regime.
Do Compliment him on his Sunday
roasts – they’re second to none – and
dish him up a big portion. After all that
exercise he’s constantly hungry.
Don’t Light up. Smoking is a big no-no.
17 DUNCAN FREW
ENTREPRENEUR, 22
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? Not content
with studying for his
degree at Strathclyde
University, Duncan
spent much of his
student days laying
the foundations for
BadaBoom Bars, his brand promotion
and events company, which he started by
providing mobile bars for house parties.
Now working at events such as T in the
Park and RockNess, he has secured contracts
with Ernst & Young and Red Bull,
and was crowned Glasgow Shell LiveWire
Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2007 .
Plus As well as the drinks, he’ll provide
the laughs.
Minus You’ll have to share him with his
mobile – it’s on 24/7.
Do Show your stamina. He likes to party
from dusk till dawn.
Don’t Pretend you’re Paris Hilton.
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ROBERT HICKS
MUSIC PROMOTER, 36
46
Lives Ullapool
Who is he? The man
behind RockNess, the
two-day music festival
in Loch Ness. The
event drew a record
35,000 people this
summer, not to mention
headline acts such as Daft Punk and
Chemical Brothers. Robert organises the
annual Belladrum and Loopallu festivals
too. The latter – one of the most remote
gigs in the UK – has been headlined by
Franz Ferdinand. He has also just
bought a hotel and pub in Ullapool.
Plus VIP tickets to the best gigs in
Scotland – and now, top-notch seafood
on demand.
Minus Persuading him to take a holiday:
he works seven days a week.
Do Be a natural beauty. “I’m not a fan of
loads of make-up.”
Don’t Be clingy. You’ll have to stand on
your own two feet.
19 MATT HEALY
ACTOR, 38
Lives Leeds
Who is he? Otherwise
known as the ruthless
Matthew King in
Emmerdale, Matt has
been in the soap for
nearly four years. His
acting career (with
parts in The Bill, Corrie and Holby) has
been punctuated with numerous odd
jobs – he has worked as a courier and a
tiler. He is proud of his Scottish roots –
he moved south from Paisley at the age
of two and a half – and takes every
opportunity to visit family in Greenock
and have a night out in Glasgow.
Plus He’s up for a laugh.
Minus Be prepared for him to complain –
loudly – in restaurants if the meal isn’t
up to scratch
Do Take him on a European city break.
Don’t “Be a snooty Tory England football
supporter.”
20 DEREK WEBSTER
JUICE MAESTRO, 30
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? Travels in
Australia inspired
Derek to tap into the
growing juice market
and his trendy
Edinburgh bar Juice
Almighty was born
earlier this year, under the mantra
“Juice is the new coffee”. When he’s not
squeezing fruit and mixing concoctions
for your pleasure, you can find Derek
hitting the gym or his drum kit or, better
yet, cooking up a mean risotto.
Plus A hot juice menu, featuring warming
specials like pear juice with cinnamon
syrup, is on its way for winter… mmm.
Minus “I get really cranky when I’m
hungry.”
Do Suggest a surf on the island of Islay.
Don’t Suggest grabbing a latte in
Starbucks.
21 ANDREW McALLISTER
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, 32
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? Heading
up the security side
of The Upfront
Group (the largest
licensed trade
security company in
Scotland), you’d be in
safe hands on Andy’s arm. A challengeseeker
by nature, when he’s not working
hard you’ll find him playing just as hard.
He’s in training for endurance race
Strathpuffer 24, and he also scuba dives,
climbs and mountain bikes.
Plus All this and looks too – he models
with the Colours Agency.
Minus Responsible for 1,200 staff from
Inverness to Leeds, his time can be a
precious commodity.
Do Be yourself and have fun – he’s a real
people person.
Don’t Nip out for a smoke – he abhors
the habit.
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22 BILLY McELHANEY
ACTOR, 50
Lives Glasgow
Who is he? Billy plays
River City’s baddieturned-goodie
Jimmy
Mullen, and you’ve
probably also seen
him (with slightly
more hair) in past
episodes of Taggart. Calling himself “the
drinking woman’s crumpet”, when he’s
not playing stormy scenes in Shieldinch,
he’s a self-confessed gym junkie and a
die-hard Hibs fan.
Plus He’s a good listener and likes a laugh.
Minus You’ll get lumbered with the
tidying up – he lives in organised chaos.
Do Loosen up and keep an open mind.
Don’t Try and get a word in – he can talk
the hind legs off a donkey.
23 HAMISH CARRUTHERS
STYLIST, 23
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? Part of the
Carruthers Textile
Associates family,
Hamish has inherited
a hefty dose of chic.
A freelance stylist for
the music videos of
Amy Macdonald, The Fratellis and Sons
and Daughters, he spends his working
week managing PR at fledgling company
Hive. His career kicked off at university,
working on aftershow parties at
Edinburgh Fashion Week, and was
behind the launch party for the new
Glasgow Agent Provocateur store.
Plus His former job as a chef means
you’re guaranteed a good meal.
Minus Bad hair days are banned – you’ll
have to look the part stepping out with
this fashionable fellow.
Do Book him early: his schedule’s scary.
Don’t Forget to say please – old-fashioned
manners go a long way with Hamish.
24 CAMERON STOUT
RADIO PRESENTER, 36
Lives Glasgow
Who is he? There were
no post-Big Brother
blues for Cameron,
whose skills as a
presenter continue
to grow. He hosted a
BBC Radio Scotland
series to find the 100 favourite Scottish
traditional tunes, and on this year’s BBC
Radio Pudsey he’s rubbing shoulders
with Terry Wogan. In training for meeting
Miss Right, he’s playing the Prince in
Cinderella at Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre.
Plus Expect to be surprised – it could be
fish suppers or flights to Singapore.
Minus Trying to keep up with him – he’s
off on a charity drive to China soon.
Do Be an engaging conversationalist.
Don’t Talk too much: quality not quantity.
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TENOR, 24
Lives London
Who is he? This year
Nicky’s album
reached number
one in the classical
charts. In between
touring the UK
and singing at
Hampden Park, the Guildhall School
of Music and Drama graduate also
recorded the Rugby World Cup anthem
and wrote and presented a one-off
current affairs programme on
Channel 4.
Plus He’ll serenade you in style – he
knows plenty of love songs.
Minus He admits to having a bad habit
of striking up conversations in the most
inappropriate places.
Do “Have a refreshing, self-deprecating
sense of humour.”
Don’t “Name drop or be a gold-digger.”
26 ROSS McKINNON
EVENTS MANAGER, 27
Lives Glasgow
Who is he? His firm
Amazing Days sets
up experiences for
private and corporate
clients – seaplane
tours, yacht charters,
luxury shopping, spa
days, offroad driving and helicopter rides.
The business is now in its second year
and things are going “amazingly well” –
perhaps because he wears a kilt to work.
Plus With speedboats and motor yachts
at his disposal, he certainly knows how
to show a girl a good time.
Minus Time is one thing he’s short of.
Do He likes a girl who can put on the
glamour and knows how to party, but
who can also kick off the stilettos to do
the outdoors thing.
Don’t Be too clingy. He always has to
mingle at parties.
Illustrator Ritchie
Collins (No 46)
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27 RAYMOND ANAKWE
SURGEON, 33
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? On the
board of his family’s
Zimbabwean
diamond-mining
company, Raymond’s
day job is as an
orthopaedic surgeon
with the Black Watch. A self-confessed
risk-taker, you could find him relaxing
with a spot of ice-climbing or base
jumping. Alternatively, he could be
reading the papers, sipping a malt in
the bath or playing the saxophone.
Plus He’ll wine, dine and charm you,
and he likes to party.
Minus He sleepwalks in the nude.
Do Accompany him on a tandem bungee
jump or leave him a kinky present.
Don’t Fake a headache – he’ll know.
28 LEE HARPER
GOLFER, 26
Lives Musselburgh
Who is he? After studying
sports science in
America on a golfing
scholarship, Lee
turned his attention
to golf tournaments
in Australia and Asia.
Now coaching at Archerfield Golf Club
in East Lothian, he is preparing for the
final year of his PGA degree. With hopes
of joining the European tour in a couple
of years’ time, he recently pocketed
£10,000 from a Euro Pro event – one
of four wins this year.
Plus Want to get your handicap down?
Lee’s your man.
Minus His easy chatter might put you off.
Do “Be understanding and give me the
space to do what I want to do.”
Don’t “Wear high heels – I’m 5ft 5in.”
29 DOUGLAS DOUGON
FILMMAKER, 36
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? Having
bagged a Scottish
Bafta for best new
screenplay with his
film Run, Tony Run!,
Douglas is set for
stardom. When not
producing dramas and documentaries
for his company Fluid Eye Productions,
you’ll find him teaching his screenplay
secrets to students at Edinburgh
University. A keen hillwalker and
swimmer, he’s also an excellent cook
and has a secret weapon in the form of
a healthy-yet-piggy chocolate pudding.
Plus He’s caring, considerate and loyal –
he also smiles a lot.
Minus He’s very independent.
Do Keep your emotions under control –
no rollercoasters, please.
Don’t Get blind drunk and be obnoxious.
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30 DONNY CARSTAIRS
ENTREPRENEUR, 32
Lives Kirkcaldy
Who is he? Donny runs
the family business
Scottish Everlastings
Limited, importing
and distributing
home accessories to
Tesco, Asda and John
Lewis. He also owns Just Slate, a firm
that supplies Martin Wishart’s and
Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants. His job
has him traversing the globe, sourcing
goods, and recently setting up a branch
of the firm in Hong Kong.
Plus He can make a mean omelette.
Minus He is an early-to-bed man on
school nights.
Do Laugh at his jokes and tell him his
salt-and-pepper hair is fashionable.
Don’t Ask how much he earns on your
first date.
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ACTOR AND DIRECTOR, 71
Lives London
Who is he? Best known
as the irascible Victor
Meldrew from One
Foot in the Grave,
the Greenock-born
thespian has had
a long career in
everything from comedy to drama on
the big and small screen. Awarded the
OBE for services to drama as a director
and actor in 1994, he is a lifelong
socialist and, more recently, a
campaigner for pensioners’ rights.
Plus As the author of I Don’t Believe It:
Richard Wilson’s Book of Absurdities,
a collection of humorous and amazing
facts, he’s not short on entertaining chat.
Minus He has given up the G&Ts as he
thinks spirits slow down his system, but
he has developed a taste for whooping
it up to Rufus Wainwright instead.
Do Accept an invitation to dinner at his
place as he is known for hiring chefs to
give his guests a culinary treat.
Don’t Treat him to your rendition of his
“I don’t belieeeeve it” catchphrase, or
expect him to oblige, unless you’re
prepared to stump up for charity.
32 CRAIG McMURDO
SINGER, 43
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? From
Sinatra to the Blues
Brothers and Presley
to Pop Idol, Craig
has a wide singing
repertoire. He has
released six albums
but also works as a broadcaster – tune
into his dulcet tones in Scotland on
Smooth Radio. Craig trained as an
architect and, with a passion for design,
still dabbles in property development.
Next year he’s releasing a soundtrack
album to precede a new musical, The
Avenue of Dreams.
Plus You’re guaranteed a party.
Minus “As a result of my social job, I
enjoy retreating into quiet and solitude
sometimes for days on end.”
Do Brush up on Chinese culture – he’s
a student of Taoist philosophy and
practises tai chi.
Don’t Try too hard. “In the end there must
be chemistry. It’s either there or it’s not.”
33 BRENDAN BODY
ANIMATOR, 29
Lives London
Who is he? Thurso-born
Brendan’s love of
animation began at
school, when he made
films in his bedroom
using Plasticine
characters. Having
studied animation and electronic media
at art college in Dundee, he now creates
visual effects for feature films, including
the last four Harry Potters and Charlie
and the Chocolate Factory. Currently
working on the next Hellboy feature, he
also spent a year in Australia working on
the Oscar-winning Happy Feet.
A keen surfer (he learnt to surf in the
icy Pentland Firth, but has ridden waves
in Australia, France and Bali), Brendan
is planning another “surfari” to Morocco
next month. You’ll also catch him
snowboarding, playing football and
training for his next triathlon.
Plus “I say please and thank you and
have all my own teeth and hair.”
Minus Be warned – if you find yourself
with him in a karaoke bar, he will sing.
“It won’t be in tune and it won’t be
pleasant.”
Do “Surprise me, I like spontaneity.”
Don’t “Hmm, not sure. They’d have
to do something really bad – I’m pretty
easy-going.”
34 ANDY NOBLE
PROFESSIONAL SKIER, 23
Lives Salzburg, Austria
Who is he? A new
recruit to the British
World Cup skiing
team, Andy is rarely
out of his salopettes.
Competing in both
European Cup and
World Cup races, he is at the pinnacle
of his career, having discovered his love
of the slopes in the Cairngorms at the
tender age of three.
Plus Think of all the free ski holidays.
Minus He has been found playing his
X-box 360 in the wee small hours.
Do Cook him his favourite meal – roast
lamb followed by apple crumble.
Don’t Expect him to join you in après-ski
activities… at least until April.
35 ANDREW STAVROU ARADIPIOTIS,
ART DIRECTOR, 24
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? After a twoyear
stint as a sniper
in the Cypriot army,
Andrew returned to
the UK to work in
advertising, and is
now a creative at the
Leith Agency. When he’s not scribbling
out storyboards for Grolsch, Irn-Bru and
the Scottish Government, you’ll find him
playing guitar (he’s even penned the odd
tune) or pounding his punchbag – he
likes to box to stay in shape.
Plus In his own words, he’s a “chillaxed”
kind of guy.
Minus Dances “like a nutter” when drunk.
Do Crack a winning smile.
Don’t Play mind games.
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EUAN MURRAY
RUGBY PLAYER, 27
Lives Northampton
Who is he? Being part
of this year’s World
Cup squad was a
proud moment for
Euan, now in his fifth
season of professional
rugby. The sport took
first place (he’s a qualified vet) when his
talent on the pitch became clear. He
became a Christian last year and says his
faith kept him going through the highs
and lows of his time with Glasgow
Warriors. After the scrum, he winds
down with a good book and is also
learning to play the piano.
Plus The way to his heart is through his
stomach. Cook up a feast and you’re
halfway there.
Minus You’ll need to entertain him – he’s
prone to get bored quickly.
Do Invite him back to Scotland – he
misses home.
Don’t Be a ladette – he’s looking for a lady.
37 ADAM GORDON
HEAD OF SALES, 30
Lives Glasgow
Who is he? A
descendant of the
19th-century poet
Lord Byron (the
brother of his greatgreat-grandmother),
Adam earns his
crust as head of sales, marketing and
communication at recruitment business
Rise Group. He’s also serious about sport
– he has played rugby for 20 years.
Plus No need for a phrasebook on
holiday with him – he’s fluent in French
and Spanish.
Minus Has he inherited any of his famous
ancestor’s shadier characteristics?
Do Bring your racket – he plays a top
game of tennis.
Don’t Expect an ode on your first date.
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ALEX ORR
COMMUNICATIONS
DIRECTOR, 36
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? Alex works
in public affairs and
is a main player at
Indigo, a strategic
communications
company. He would
like to be a politician –
he once stood as an MSP for the Scottish
National Party – and works to promote
relations between Scotland and the EU.
He loves to scuba-dive and has played for
Liberton Rugby Club for the past ten years.
Plus Regular trips to the Caribbean – he
has family in Barbados.
Minus He is (sometimes too) inquisitive
and is known to speak his mind –
prepare to hear the truth.
Do Show an interest in him, and mind
your manners.
Don’t Hog the conversation or get drunk.
39 EUAN GREWAR
FARMER, 26
Lives Angus
Who is he? Euan has
farms in Angus and
Ross-shire, producing
organic and conventional
potatoes. When
not on the tractor,
he plays rugby for
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Dundee and skis as often as possible –
with some shooting thrown in too.
Plus He’s 6ft 5in, dark and handsome.
Minus “An over-enthusiastic knowledge
of potatoes.”
Do “Have an eye for an adventure, plenty
of confidence and a sense of humour.”
Don’t “Be rude to people or get stressed
out – life’s too short.”
40 CALUM MACKINNON 21
ENTREPRENEUR, 25
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? Calum
started his own
property company –
Amicus Apartments –
when he was fresh
out of university, and
his bar in central
Edinburgh, Amicus Apple, was recently
voted the coolest in Scotland. When not
moving and shaking the bar scene, you
will find Calum surfing, golfing or
playing football.
Plus Plenty of energy – and not just in
the cocktails he supplies.
Minus He regularly mountain-boards –
in other words, throws himself off
mountains standing on a skateboard –
for fun.
Do Expect surprises and a touch of
cheesy romance.
Don’t Be surprised if he steals food from
your plate – he’s got a healthy appetite.
41 ANGUS THOMSON, 25
SURVEYOR AND SAILOR
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? Angus
works in property
development as a
trainee surveyor.
Outside work, his
passion is sailing: he
spent a gap year working
aboard a yacht in the Caribbean and
still goes back there to race. You’ll also
find him ice climbing and skiing.
Plus If winter sports aren’t your thing, he
might take you to the family estate in
Perthshire for a spot of pheasant shooting.
Minus His daredevil streak. Last winter
he raced across a stormy Atlantic and
had to be rescued by the coastguard.
Do Keep active – he’s no couch potato.
Don’t Be teetotal. He once stayed sober
for a month prior to an exam – but then
consumed a month’s worth in one night.
42 JAMES CUMMINGS
RESTAURATEUR, 37
32
Lives Aberdeen
Who is he? Mastermind
behind the Heavenly
Pizzas chain, an
award-winning takeaway
with five outlets
in Aberdeenshire and
more planned for
Edinburgh. Newly single since dating
a former Miss Scotland, James himself
models occasionally and is a keen winter
sports enthusiast – he’s counting the
days until his next skiing trip to the Alps.
Plus Fresh dough and mozzarella on tap.
Minus You’ll have to work hard to hold
his attention – he’s a workaholic.
Do Don your best drinking gear – he may
suggest a pub crawl for your first date.
Don’t Go all giggly and girly – you’ll freak
him out.
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Entrepreneur Donny
Carstairs (No 30)
PORTRAIT ROB McDOUGALL
SCOTTIE BRANNAN
MODEL AGENCY CO-OWNER, 34
Lives Glasgow
Who is he? Scottie
co-founded Superior
Models last year.
Working with some
of the biggest names
in the business, the
fashion graduate has
an enviable little black book of contacts
from New York to Tokyo.
Plus Fancy yourself as the next Kate
Moss? Scottie’s your man.
Minus His job and family come first. And,
of course, there are all those models on
his books…
Do Have a brain. He’s more interested in
mental stimulation than looks – honest.
Don’t Blow your nose in front of him and
stuff your hanky up your sleeve. There’s
nothing he hates more.
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IN ASSOCIATION WITH
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THE MEN
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MODEL AND MEDICAL STUDENT, 22
Lives Dundee
Who is he? David’s good
looks got him photographed
while in New
York last year and
since then he has
signed with top
model agency Stolen.
But catwalks (Harvey Nichols and
Nicole Farhi, no less) aside, he’s training
to be a doctor, with two years of medical
school left before he qualifies.
Plus Your copy of Heat is safe. He’ll be
too busy reading textbooks.
Minus Three protective older sisters
means any new date will be well vetted.
Do Be adventurous. As well as backpacking
around Europe and Africa, David
has also worked as a swimming and
water polo coach in the States.
Don’t Be rude to the waiter. “I’ve had
some fairly awful part-time jobs in
restaurants where I had to put up with
rude customers.”
16
45
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? Mike
left school at 16 to
become a tyre fitter.
By the time he was 18
he’d set up his own
firm – which so
impressed Kwik-Fit
they created a new job for him. The
chatty charmer is now MD of online tyre
retailer Blackcircles.com, which turns
over £10 million a year. His dream date
is Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Plus You’ll never be stuck with a flat tyre.
Minus He’s a fan of Liverpool FC, so you
know where he’ll be on a Saturday.
Do Learn to drive.
Don’t Sing “You can’t get quicker than a
Kwik-Fit fitter.”
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MIKE WELCH
INTERNET TYCOON, 29
RITCHIE COLLINS
ILLUSTRATOR, 28
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? You’ll find
Ritchie’s distinctive,
colourful paintings in
galleries around the
UK and as far away as
New Zealand. He’s
also just illustrated
his second children’s book, Michelle: The
Rock Concert by Julie Hegarty, which
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Plus He loves all the good things in life:
“fine food, wine, art, music and poetry”.
Minus Do you know your Tracey Emin
from your Gary Hume?
Do “Bake me a cake.”
Don’t “Moan about everything or talk
about yourself all the time.”
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CRAWFURD HILL
ENTREPRENEUR, 43
Lives North Berwick
Who is he? Crawfurd
runs two businesses –
a mortgage-broking
company, and
Adventure Concepts,
which develops new
sportswear and
installations with brands such as Nike
and Salomon.
Plus He’s sporty and fit – catch him
mountain biking, skiing or learning judo.
Minus His boundless energy might
exhaust you.
Do “Take me diving with manta rays
in Belize.”
Don’t “Say, ‘Shall we just stay in
tonight?’”
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TERENCE CHAN
MATHS PROFESSOR AND
PHOTOGRAPHER, 44
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? Terence’s
artistic flair is
obvious from his
photography and
his wardrobe. His
clever camera-work
captures urban
Featuring over 50 stands selling a range of unusual
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With unlimited free parking, this event offers a
welcome release from the pre-Christmas rush of high
street shopping.
The Tearoom will be open and the State Apartments
decorated for Christmas
landscapes and portraits, and he found
fame this year with the publication of
his first book, Through a Lens Darkly.
Describing his style as “classic but
wacky”, he is a hit with his students in
his day job as a lecturer in mathematics
at Heriot-Watt University.
Plus He’ll gladly wax lyrical about shoes
and clothes for hours.
Minus Don’t be surprised if his eyes
wander – he’s an avid people-watcher.
Do Make the first move. Despite his bold
pictures, Terence insists he is a bit of a
shy guy.
Don’t Be fooled by his flamboyant dress
sense – he’s every inch a ladies’ man.
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Lives Nepal and
Edinburgh
Who is he? Based in
Nepal as protection
manager for the
International Rescue
Committee, Fergus
helps reunite refugee
families and assist them in returning
to their homes. Before Nepal, he spent
two years in war-torn Sudan training
sports coaches through the charity
Right to Play.
Plus His sense of fun and adventure
means you’ll have a laugh, no matter
where in the world you are.
Minus “I’m often not on the same page
as other people, which sometimes gets
me into trouble.”
Do Challenge him to a game of football –
“I tend to play wherever I am.”
Don’t Be condescending.
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FERGUS McBEAN
CHARITY WORKER, 27 SAME
DAVID FERGUSON
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR, 37
Lives Edinburgh
Who is he? David runs
Nucleus Financial
Group, a company he
set up last year which
aims to disturb the
status quo of the
financial service
industry – or as he puts it, “do what
Easyjet did to British Airways”. Prior
to that, he ran a consultancy for seven
years.
Plus He’s easy-going.
Minus Watch out for his tendency to
overeat.
Do “Have bright eyes, a great big smile
and be confident.”
Don’t “Be moody or neurotic.”
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SARAH PLAYFAIR
RACING DRIVER, 22
Lives Northampton
Who is she? Sarah began
her career aged 12 on
the circuit racing karts,
with extra practice
driving cars around
the family farm in
North Berwick. She
stormed up the British Formula Ford
Championship this year, finishing
seventh (despite gearbox and engine
failures), and is destined for Australia’s
Formula Three Championship next year.
“It doesn’t matter if you are male or
female if you want to be a racing driver,”
she says, “you just need to have the right
frame of mind.” When she’s not racing
at the Knockhill track, she earns a crust
as an instructor in Northampton, and is
a huge fan of live music.
Plus Sarah has a creative streak, too –
she gave up a degree in graphic design
to pursue her dream of racing.
Minus With a top speed of 140mph, do
you have the nerve to be her passenger?
Do Woo her with some good oldfashioned
romance.
Don’t Expect her to tidy up – she’s a selfconfessed
mess-maker – or hurry her in
the shower, which she keeps “turned up
too hot for at least 30 minutes”.
THE ELIGIBLES
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
1 KATIE LEUNG
ACTRESS, 20
Lives London
Who is she? Best known as Harry Potter’s
love interest, Katie’s on-screen kiss with
Daniel Radcliffe in The Goblet of Fire
made her the envy of millions of young
viewers across the globe. Having seen
off 4,000 other 16-year-olds for the role
of Cho Chang, she spent the summer
attending European premières of the
fifth film in the series. Dressing for
the red carpet helped develop her
own fashion sense, winning her Most
Stylish Female at this year’s Scottish
Style Awards.
Having grown up in Motherwell, Katie
left Scotland in May to do a foundation
course in photography in London, where
she keeps her camera close to hand and
spends “lots of time in the darkroom”.
But she will make time for the next
Harry Potter movie, which starts filming
in January. “I wasn’t expecting to be
back – and it’s not a big part – but I’m
really glad to be doing it.”
Violinist Nicola Benedetti (No 3)
PORTRAIT DONALD MACLEOD
Plus “I’m not hard to please. I like people
who are creative and who think outside
the box – not pretty boys who spend too
long getting ready.”
Minus How’s your hygiene? She describes
herself as “obsessively clean”.
Do Be a Sofia Coppola fan. “I’ve seen Lost
in Translation a million times.”
Don’t Shower her with roses, candlelit
dinners or other romantic gestures.
“I would prefer someone just to draw
me a picture.”
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NICOLA BENEDETTI
2
VIOLINIST, 20
Lives London and
West Kilbride
Who is she? Nicola
started learning the
violin at the age of
four in her native
Ayrshire and enrolled
herself in the Yehudi
Menuhin School at 15. The BBC Young
Musician of the Year 2004 released her
first album to huge acclaim – it was the
fastest-selling violin debut in history –
while her second entered the classical
album charts at number two and her
third, Vaughan Williams – Tavener, was
released in September. Despite rumours
she has been practising duets, Nicola is
still officially playing solo…
Plus With her £1 million six-album deal,
you know she’ll be happy to go dutch.
Minus Nicola is constantly on the road
and her schedule for next year is just as
hectic, so anyone looking for a musical
collaboration had better be willing to
play second fiddle to her Stradivarius.
Do Offer to do a little DIY around her new
flat, as Nicola’s daily six hours’ practice
don’t leave her much spare time.
Don’t Say “Have you thought about
showing a little more midriff on your
album covers like Vanessa Mae?”
November 18, 2007 ♦ SCOTLANDonSUNDAY

Katie Leung, actress
and most eligible Scot

Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? Kitty (or
Wild Card Kitty, to
give her her full
title) is on the selfproclaimed
“verge of
greatness” this year,
producing Club
Vaudeville shows at the Edinburgh
Fringe and collaborating with a
scriptwriter to direct her debut sci-fi
horror film. Never one to shy away
from the limelight, she has graced the
cover of The List magazine and is in
talks with The Voodoo Rooms in
Edinburgh about running her own
night. This showgirl doesn’t stop.
Plus She’s not shy – for a recent birthday
party she dressed as a maid and
slathered herself in cake.
Minus She performs regularly in
Brighton, Cambridge and London, so
you’ll have to work hard to catch up
with her.
Do Give her space – she’s currently
getting back into shape for the trapeze.
Don’t Be a sloth – “boorish behaviour,
laziness, dishonesty and apathy are all
turn-offs”.
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CATRIONA RUTH
PATERSON
BURLESQUE ARTIST, 28
SHIRLEY MANSON
THE ELIGIBLES
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
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SINGER AND SONGWRITER, 41
Lives Los Angeles and
Edinburgh
Who is she? There’s no
mistaking the fiery
red hair – or red lips –
of this singer, whose
work both as a solo
artist and as lead
vocalist with Garbage is still going
strong. This year she produced a solo
record (an album is due out early next
year) as well as the Garbage Greatest
Hits album. She also joined the attack
against celebrities wearing fur by
becoming the latest face for Peta, posing
in a Stella McCartney evening gown
with the skinned carcass of a fox.
Though based most of the year in
California, home for Shirley remains
Edinburgh – she grew up in the capital
and won a place at the city’s Music
School aged seven. Today she has a
house in Joppa and pays regular visits
to Scotland, including a two-month stint
last Christmas.
Plus Access to the Hollywood party
circuit. This year she went to her friend
Gwen Stefani’s baby shower and joined
her on stage for a rendition of
‘Wonderful Life’.
Minus How would you fare in an
argument? Shirley has strong opinions
and is fearless in expressing them.
Do Feed her fish and chips, with “that
amazing brown sauce you can’t get
anywhere else in the world”.
Don’t Be a Hearts supporter: she’s a
lifelong Hibee.
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7
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? From
compiling flight briefs
to liaising with the
rich and famous,
there’s never a dull
moment for Elena.
Founder of ExecAir
Charter Travel, a company organising
private jets and helicopters for top
executives and celebrities, she describes
herself as a risk-taker, but has been
known to get flustered. When she met
George Clooney through her work, she
got a peck on the cheek from him, to
which she responded with a curtsey –
which makes her cringe to this day.
Plus She’s a football fan and loves watching
it either at a match or in the pub.
Minus Her high-flying lifestyle means
the mobile is on 24/7, and she gets
international calls at all hours.
Do Keep her on her toes, make her laugh
and show a bit of spontaneity.
Don’t Be stubborn – giving in can be very
honourable in a man.
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SOPHIE COOKE
AUTHOR, 31
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? Sophie’s
first novel, The Glass
House, garnered rave
reviews and was
nominated for the
Orange Prize and
shortlisted for the
Saltire First Book of the Year Award.
Her second, Under the Mountain, is
out next year and she is halfway through
a third. You’ll find her “swimming in
rivers, watching movies, picnicking,
arguing nicely, playing guitar badly,
dancing (preferably in feathers),
reading in bed, walking up hills and
lying down on top of them with a
small hip flask of Auchentoshan”.
Plus You won’t get bored.
Minus Complaints regarding punctuality
have been noted.
Do “Have a beautiful brain and bad-ass
eyes. Use conceitedly long words
wherever possible. Grab me by the waist
and tell me about the etymology of
custard while feeding me cake on a pier.”
Don’t “Show me card tricks or think
you’re cleverer than me. Unless you are,
in which case it’s fine.”
ELENA TORRES
MANAGING DIRECTOR, 26
KARINA GOLDBERG
BRAND MANAGER, 26
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? Brand
manager for Heart of
Midlothian Football
Club, Karina is
responsible for the
club’s RRevolution
clothing range and
is the buyer for several other ranges
of merchandise. Born in Lithuania,
she is fluent in five languages (English,
German, Russian, Lithuanian and
Hebrew) – and confident in French – and
spends part of her job translating for the
team’s Lithuanian and Russian players
and staff.
Plus She can dress to impress and is
“crazy about” Prada, Dolce & Gabbana,
Chanel and Louis Vuitton.
Minus Can your credit card cope?
Do “Shake up my world and make
everything in it better than it already is.”
Don’t Be afraid to romance her. “I love
flowers, gentlemen and being made to
feel special.”
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AMANDA HAMILTON
NUTRITIONIST, WRITER AND
TELEVISION PRESENTER, 33
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? You might
recognise Amanda
as the nutritionist
on GMTV, or copresenter
of BBC2’s
Sunday-morning
programme
Something for the Weekend. She also
presents The Spa on UKTV Style and
runs a detox company in Edinburgh,
organising retreats in France, Spain,
Turkey, Jersey and Scotland. She enjoys
kick boxing and yoga, having studied the
latter in India. She has a three-year-old
daughter.
Plus “Being a nutritionist, I have plenty
of good hangover cures.”
Minus “Not many men make it past a
first date.”
Do “Be masterful with a menu…”
Don’t “...but don’t order me spaghetti; a
girl’s got to have some decorum.”
10 SARAH RONALD
MARKETER, 28
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? The brains
behind Bunnyfoot, a
consultancy which
researches customer
behaviour and uses
the results to develop
effective means of
communication for companies such as
J D Sports and Net-a-Porter. A graduate
in psychology and human-computer
interaction, there’s not much she doesn’t
know about how we behave. Sarah plays
as hard as she works and her preferred
sports – other than walking her dog –
include touch rugby (she has competed
in the European internationals), hitting
the ski slopes or doing a round
of circuit training.
Plus Up for anything – so long as it’s legal.
Minus You’ll have to drag her from the
office, as she’s prone to linger there.
Do Bring your muddy wellies to escape
the city.
Don’t Think inside the box or leave your
personality at home.
Elena Torres (No 7),
managing director of
her own travel company
PORTRAIT PHIL WILKINSON
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GHAZAL ASIF
ENTREPRENEUR, 23
Lives Glasgow
Who is she? Fans of The
Apprentice will need
no introduction to this
feisty businesswoman.
Ghazal graced our
screens this summer
as one of Sir Alan
Sugar’s latest candidates, and since
exiting the boardroom there have been
plenty of developments. She is about to
launch an online fashion customising
service, as well as a clothes collection,
and hopes these will help her achieve her
goal of becoming a millionaire by the age
of 30. A new ambassador for the Prince’s
Trust and a writer for Asian Woman
magazine, she wants to share her passion
and knowledge of business to help others
in their careers.
Plus She’s no diva or drama queen and
won’t worry about breaking a nail or
two in the name of adventure.
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Minus She’ll always win an argument, so
don’t even go there.
Do Prepare to be in her shadow – since
The Apprentice, she gets a lot of attention.
Don’t Cover yourself in big-brand labels.
She likes originality.
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FIONA McLEAN
LINGERIE GURU, 32
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? As coowner
of Boudiche,
Edinburgh’s awardwinning
lingerie
boutique, Fiona is
responsible for the
accounts and running
of the shop, among other things – and
frequently heads off on buying trips to
Paris. An independent sort, she has
travelled the world for six months on her
own and is recently back from a solo
camping trip to Mozambique, where
she swam with sharks and was almost
trampled by elephants. Running keeps
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her fit – this year, she completed the
Edinburgh marathon.
Plus She’s very tolerant.
Minus You’ll need to ply her with caffeine
and chocolate – but too much of either
and you’ll have to be tolerant of her.
Do Buy her flowers.
Don’t “Stare at my chest when I tell you
what I do for a living.”
13 INDIA INNES
CHEF, 23
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? India was
thrust into the
spotlight this month
when she featured on
Ramsay’s Kitchen
Nightmares. Ramsay
was so impressed by
her ability in the kitchen that when the
ailing vegetarian restaurant in Paris
closed, he took her to London for a meal
at Claridge’s – and has lined up training
for her at his Boxwood Café, starting in
January. Until then, she’s living back
home and working full time at Shaws
restaurant in Edinburgh.
Plus A meat-lover, she’s guaranteed to
cook you a great meal. Pasta is her
speciality – made from scratch,
obviously.
Minus If you’re not keen on dogs, watch
out for her three huskies, Storm, Sabaka
and Darcy.
Do Take her to a reggae or soul concert –
she loves her music.
Don’t Take her clubbing. She much
prefers a good meal.
14 JACQUELINE SINCLAIR
PRODUCER AND SINGER, 33
Lives Glasgow
Who is she? Comedy
creator by day and
all-girl punk band
vocalist by night,
life is one constant
blast with Jacqui.
As producer for
THE WOMEN
entertainment at the Comedy Unit,
she produced this year’s BBC Radio
Scotland Summer Supplement,
developed and commissioned new
ideas for TV, radio and multimedia,
and managed the latest Channel 4
venture Gags to Go, showcasing
new comedy talent via clips sent to
mobile phones. Her band, All About
The Dots, has had rave reviews on
Radio 1 and Xfm and, despite only
being formed last Christmas, it
is through to the semi-finals of
King of Bands and looking to tour
next year.
Plus Another addition to her seriously
cool CV – she’s a hot snowboarder.
Minus Can you take her seriously?
Do Grow a pair of well-structured
“Morrissey-style” sideburns – she’s a
sucker for them.
Don’t Ask her to tell you a joke.
15 JENNI KEENAN GREEN
ACTRESS, 31
Lives Glasgow
Who is she? River City
devotees will know
her as Heather –
serial seducer and
feisty filly down
Shieldinch way, who
has been in and out of
trouble throughout her four years in the
soap. But Jenni has other strings to her
bow: as well as being a keep-fit fanatic,
in 2004 she stood for election for the
post of rector of Glasgow University –
and came third.
Plus She’s a gorgeous redhead.
Minus What are the chances of walking
unnoticed down Buchanan Street with
her on your arm?
Do Dote on her one-year-old son.
Don’t Have two left feet – she loves
dancing, especially salsa.
16 LORRAINE CULLEN
NUTRITIONIST, 28
Lives Glasgow
Who is she? As sports
nutritionist to the
Scotland rugby team,
Lorraine was charged
with looking after the
World Cup players in
Paris this year. Day
to day, you’ll find her flitting between
the Edinburgh-based squad and the
Glasgow Warriors. A tomboy at heart,
there aren’t many sports she won’t try –
from basketball to triathlons – and she
claims she’s getting younger as she gets
older. Being a dance class devotee, she
can make seriously cool shapes on the
floor on a night out.
Plus Massages on demand, long luscious
legs… need we go on?
Minus One vodka and she’s anybody’s.
Do Expect to be challenged – she likes to
try to beat the boys.
Don’t Expect her to say no to anything.
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17 KATE STEVEN
PROJECT MANAGER, 31
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? After six
years’ travelling the
world as project
director for Ellen
MacArthur’s sailing
team, Kate is back
on dry land in
Edinburgh, where she has set up her
own business specialising in managing
sports events. Needless to say, she’s an
outdoorsy kind of gal, and not just your
average Munro-bagger, having sailed the
Atlantic and ski-trekked across the Alps
in the past few years.
Plus Always on the go – and happy to
take part in any sort of adventure.
Minus Always on the go – so not often in
the same place for long.
Do Take her ceilidh dancing.
Don’t Think she’ll let you near her vintage
navy E-type Jaguar – except to polish it.
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MICHELLE McMANUS
SINGER, 27
Lives Glasgow
Who is she? It’s four
years since Michelle
won Pop Idol, during
which time she has
carved a successful
career from the show.
She has also shed an
incredible ten stone in weight. This year
saw a well-received run of Discotivity, a
musical based on the nativity story, at
the Edinburgh Festival. She has also
bought a record label, presented her
own show on BBC Radio Scotland and
released a single from her new album.
And if that weren’t enough, she’s thinking
about opening a chain of juice bars.
Plus She’s very sociable. “I’d much rather
be out than in.”
Minus Keeping up with her: she tours Asia
in January with the musical Little Voice.
Do “Be yourself.”
Don’t “Ask me what Simon Cowell is like
– I get it all the time.”
19 GILL CALDER
BIODIVERSITY DATA MANAGER, 30
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? Passionate
about conservation
and wildlife, Gill
volunteered for two
years before getting
her current job with
the Scottish Wildlife
Trust, where she travels the length and
breadth of Scotland, training reserve
managers and keeping tabs on all the
flora and fauna. She’s not one to sit still
– you might also find her trekking in
Peru, cycling around the Uists or
boogying to live music (she’s a regular
festival-goer).
Plus Her sense of fun and adventure. Plus
she can knit a mean beanie.
Minus “What do you mean, you don’t
want a home-made birthday present?”
Do Take her somewhere wild and
beautiful.
Don’t Turn up in a 4x4, order a Big Mac
and tell her about your unethical
investment portfolio.
20 CAROL GRAHAM
MARKETING DIRECTOR, 38
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? As
marketing director of
Graham’s, based in
Bridge of Allan, Carol
was responsible for
the award-winning
rebranding of the
family dairy business, now the largest
independent dairy in Scotland. A farmer’s
daughter, Carol can lamb sheep and milk
cows but prefers to spend her spare time
cycling, running up hills or skiing.
Plus You’re guaranteed adventure and
sparkling conversation – not to mention
free milk.
Minus You’ll need to be super-fit to keep
up with her energy levels – and have a
forehand to match hers on the tennis
court.
Do Suggest a date in the great outdoors
followed by fabulous Italian food and
wine. Spontaneity and thoughtfulness
are also winners.
Don’t Suggest ten pints and a takeaway.
21 REBECCA GOVIER
GARDEN DESIGNER, 35
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? After 12
years of working and
training with the
Royal Botanic Garden
Edinburgh, Rebecca
took the plunge last
year and started her
own business, Green Edge Garden
Design. Having gone back to her roots,
she thrives on creating beautiful,
sustainable gardens. Her unfaltering
passion for plants continues in her
writing and photography. Plants aside,
you’ll find her enjoying a good hill-walk
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or taking a gander at the latest gallery
exhibition.
Plus Never a dull moment. Curious by
nature, she loves to try new things and
does so with gusto.
Minus Don’t expect anything less than the
truth from her. Honesty is her only policy.
Do Hold your own with good, cheeky chat.
Don’t Have a garden covered in concrete
or decking.
22 KERRI-ANN CARTWRIGHT
LOTTERY WINNER, 29
Lives Port Glasgow
Who is she? Kerri-Ann
won £2.5 million on
the National Lottery
in January and hasn’t
held back – splashing
out on a Merc, a couple
of houses, a holiday in
the Caribbean and a cruise on the Queen
Mary – and found time to complete an
HNC in IT. The best thing about winning,
she says, is being able to spend more
time with her three-year-old daughter.
Plus She’s managed to stay down to earth
throughout.
Minus What do you get her for Christmas?
Do Pay your way.
Don’t Ask to borrow her credit card.
23 DAWN BRESLIN
LIFE COACH, 38
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? A
successful life coach
with numerous
books and television
appearances under
her belt, Dawn also
runs the biggest selfhelp
radio show in the world, broadcast
via Hayhouse Radio. Dove skincare
recently signed her up as a spokeswoman
specialising in female selfesteem
and self-confidence. Now
divorced, Dawn has a 12-year-old
daughter, Liberty.
Plus She’s homely and earthy – yet has an
outrageous streak. Play your cards right
and she might invite you to soak in her
hot tub overlooking the sea.
Minus Psychoanalytical by trade, she’ll
spot a dodgy personality trait a mile off.
And forget about IQ – can you match
her high EQ (emotional quotient)?
Do Whisk her away – by boat, preferably
– to a remote Celtic location, pop open a
bottle of pink champagne and read
poetry to her.
Don’t Take her shopping. She’s not a
labels girl.
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SINGER, 52
Lives London
Who is she? The
six-time Brit Award
winner and mother of
two has just completed
the US Sing benefit
tour, highlighting the
African Aids pandemic.
Catch her singing on Parkinson next week.
Plus She could sit back and count her
cash (£30m, apparently), but is driven
by a wish “to make my life worth while”.
Minus She once said: “One of the biggest
disappointments in my life is men.”
Do Be prepared to join her in the fight
against Aids, religious intolerance,
global poverty and climate change.
Don’t Turn up on a date with your face
covered. When a man wearing a gas
mask approached the stage in Colorado
on her recent tour, she fled.
25 HANNAH TULLOCH
JEWELLERY BUYER, 29
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? A buyer for
the jeweller Hamilton
& Inches, Hannah
sources the gems and
seals the deals. On
her days off, you’ll
find her feeding
her creative soul, wandering around
galleries or admiring fine architecture.
Plus Don’t fret about awkward silences –
she’ll chatter her way through them.
Minus She’ll spot your faults. As her star
sign Virgo suggests, she’s a perfectionist.
Do Start saving – she’ll cost you. She likes
jewellery: the bigger, the better.
Don’t Spend ages on your hair. She likes a
clean, short back and sides.
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27 PHILLY NICHOLSON
EVENTS MANAGER, 30
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she?
Responsible for the
events and marketing
at the Signet Library
– a private and very
grand library off
Edinburgh’s Royal
Mile – Philly organises corporate
launches, weddings and one-off events
(such as a show by Matthew Williamson
for Edinburgh Fashion Week) at the
historic venue. Outside work she’s just
as sociable and is renowned for her
fabulous dinner parties.
Plus You’ll find it hard to out-flirt her.
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CELLIST, 37
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? Su-a first
picked up a cello
aged eight, and has
been a cellist with
the Scottish Chamber
Orchestra for the
past 14 years. Born in
Seoul, South Korea, she has a passion for
seeing the world. When not touring the
globe with work, she travels for fun –
particularly to spots where she can don
her hiking boots. She has already
conquered mountains in Switzerland,
Nepal and North America.
Plus She’s inexhaustible and exuberant
about life.
Minus Her cello is her life, and by her own
admission you would have to share her.
Do Share her passion for eating sour
sweets, at any hour of the day or night.
Don’t Be pedantic, parsimonious or
possessive.
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Minus She can be blunt and say things
she regrets.
Do “Know your way around a wine list.”
Don’t “Have bad table manners – I’m
old-fashioned that way.”
ATHLETE, 36
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? Setting a
new women’s record
for the West Highland
Way when she ran it
for the first time this
year, the phrase “likes
a challenge” takes on
a whole new meaning when applied to
Lucy. Working by day for Edinburgh
Leisure as a sports manager, she travels
the world to take part in races, and has
recently returned from Kenya, where
she completed part of the Greatest Race
on Earth. To relax, it’s more running,
and no route is too long or too short –
you will even find her racing her fiveyear-old
pet springer spaniel, Kipper.
Plus No chance of getting bored on a
date: you could be scaling Munros, sea
kayaking or going on a long bike ride.
Minus “A flagrant disregard for
housework.”
Do Don your outdoor gear and get ready
for adventure.
Don’t Think you’re in for a quiet weekend
in front of the telly or down at the local.
29 MARI ANN LAIDLAW
BRAND MANAGER, 26
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? If you enjoy
a wee dram, you’ll get
on swimmingly with
Mari Ann. A Morrison
Bowmore brand
manager looking after
Glen Garioch and
McClelland’s, she’s fulfilling her dream
of working in the whisky industry. As
well as her fine taste for malts, she loves
good food and eating out. A seasoned
traveller, she’s frequently found working
in the US and Paris, and recently took
time out to discover Hong Kong.
Plus She’ll teach you everything you
want to know about whisky.
Minus You’ll have to be an early riser to
catch her – she does an hour in the gym
before starting work.
Do Show a bit of chivalry, and make like
Peter Jones from Dragons’ Den – he’s her
dream date.
Don’t Wear scruffy shoes or order a bottle
of Blossom Hill.
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30 KIRSTEN SINCLAIR
GP AND TRIATHLETE, 29
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? When not
training to be a GP,
Kirsten can be found
running for GB in the
triathlon. Currently,
she is rising at 5am to
train for next year’s
World Championships before work.
Plus “I’m pint-sized, so that makes me a
cheap date!”
Minus Getting used to that alarm clock.
Do “Climb a mountain, jump on a bike or
swim in the sea – though a log fire and a
bottle of champagne does it every time.”
Don’t “Ask me to lance your boils.”
LUCY TANAT-JONES
31 OPERA SINGER AND
BOUTIQUE OWNER, 25
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? Midway
through her
professional operatic
vocal training, Lucy
spotted a niche in
the market for ecofriendly
sex toys and
duly set up her own business, Organic
Pleasures – the first eco-friendly
boutique for women – in Edinburgh’s
Broughton Street. When she’s not testing
the latest whips, masks or ticklers (all
in the name of research, naturally),
you’ll find her driving fast and dancing.
Plus “I’m devoted when someone captures
my interest, I have a kind heart and I’m
self-sufficient.”
Minus “I can be a bit extravagant.”
Do “Be chivalrous and engaging, with
a strong sense of self and style.”
Don’t “Be prone to arrogance, sleazy
humour, moodiness or insecurity –
I can’t stand needy men.”
JENNIFER DEMPSIE
32 SPECIAL ADVISER TO
ALEX SALMOND, 25
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? A shining
star within the SNP,
Jennifer has a highprofile
role as special
adviser to the First
Minister. Keeping the
party in touch with
the younger generation, this year she
organised Scotland’s Big Party, featuring
Sandi Thom, and took Alex Salmond to
T in the Park.
Plus She’s not star-struck, even though
she mixes with the great and the good.
Minus She’s short on free time. When her
political day is done she’s busy studying
for an MSc in international and
European politics.
Do Show her your collection of Scottish
rock CDs – she has rubbed shoulders
with Travis and Franz Ferdinand.
Don’t Admit you couldn’t be bothered to
vote at the last election.
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TOURISM, 44
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? Caroline is
a force to be reckoned
with, having recently
been voted second in
The Drum’s list of
50 Most Powerful
Women in Marketing,
as she continues to fly the flag for
Scotland as the destination for business
tourism. Travelling for pleasure as well
as business, she’s notching up the air
miles and always spends the festive
season somewhere exotic. If you catch
her in the UK, she could be learning a
new dance or making her own jewellery.
Plus Play your cards right and you could
be her salsa-dancing partner in Cuba
this Hogmanay.
Minus You can’t bank on anything – she’s
unpredictable.
Do Plan a date of surprises and laughter.
Don’t Suggest a night in watching the
football.
34 CAROLYN MITCHELL
GENERAL MANAGER, 31
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? When the
private members’ club
Home House opened
in Edinburgh this
year, Carolyn was the
only choice for the
role of general
manager. Hailing from the Highlands
and educated at Gordonstoun, her latest
appointment follows a succession of
hospitality roles at the hottest spots in
Scotland. A connoisseur of all things
luxurious, you’ll find her relaxing at the
Balmoral’s Bollinger Bar or putting her
wine-tasting skills into play (she spent
a year touring France’s vineyards). She
also likes to go horse-riding.
Plus Glamorous and a great giggle.
Minus You won’t get away with buying
cheap plonk.
Do Share your tales of adventure, and
show ambition.
Don’t Be self-obsessed.
CLAIRE-FRANCES LENNON
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AND PRESENTER, 24
Lives Glasgow
Who is she? Described
as a “new media
guru” by Channel 4,
Claire-Frances
produces (and has
also presented)
podcasts with the
company Inner Ear. Specialising in
music-related content, she recently
samba’d in Brazil producing material
for Trocabrahma, a showcase for British
and Brazilian talent. When she’s not
recording podcasts you’ll find her
singing in electro-duo The Yukka Project
or keeping her weekly lunch date with
her mum and gran.
Plus Fancy a brew? She makes a cracking
cup of tea.
Minus She can be noisy and impatient.
Do Take her for a date by the seaside.
Don’t Come between her and her saltand-vinegar
crisps.
36 DEBI EDWARD
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TELEVISION PRESENTER, 28
Lives Glasgow
Who is she? A familiar
face presenting the
news on Scotland
Today, Debi has also
graced our screens on
STV’s Big Hearts, Big
Night for the opening
of the Scottish parliament and delivered
the hotly awaited result of the
Commonwealth Games bid. When she’s
not looking stunning on screen, she’s
swotting up on her Spanish, ready for
her next trip.
Plus She’ll be happy watching footy in
the pub on a Saturday.
Minus She’s indecisive. You could be left
waiting while she finds the perfect
outfit.
Do Cook for her. She likes a man to know
his way around the kitchen.
Don’t Try and surprise her – she likes to
be in the know.
37 SARAH FORBES
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR, 29
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? Recently
appointed director of
Edinburgh’s newest
and largest food
and drink event,
Channel 4’s Taste of
Edinburgh, Sarah has
a background in food – in 2005 she led
the launch of Waitrose in Scotland.
While at Stripe Communications (a firm
she helped to create earlier this year),
clients included the restaurants Oloroso
and Roti. A former Scotland hockey
player, she now coaches two women’s
clubs in her spare time and keeps fit
taking part in the odd 10km race.
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Plus Access to the best tables in the best
restaurants around Scotland…
Minus … so don’t reckon on impressing
her with a dinner date.
Do “Laugh at my jokes and be a man –
none of this metrosexual nonsense.”
Don’t “Talk about yourself all night or
have bad table manners.”
38 ELIZABETH CLARK
BBC PRODUCER, 35
Lives Glasgow
Who is she? Lizzy is
heading BBC Radio
Pudsey this year – a
brand new UK radio
station in aid of
Children in Need,
featuring fundraisers,
music, chat and celebs. Pudsey aside,
she makes radio programmes – listen
out for the fruits of her labours on BBC
Radio 2, 3 and 4, and Radio Scotland.
Plus Golf at Troon, sensational dinner
parties and friends around the globe.
Minus You may end up as ‘new talent’ in
one of her radio documentaries.
Do Take her golfing and make her laugh.
Don’t Take her lightly or make her cry.
39 ELLY ROTHNIE
FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR, 30
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Lives Aberdeen
Who is she? Elly works
on the hottest project
in Aberdeen – the new
centre for contemporary
arts. As fundraising
campaign
director for the £10m
building, which is due for completion by
2010, she’s hoping the centre will do for
Aberdeen what the DCA did for Dundee.
Plus Sparkling eyes and a warm laugh.
Minus Her dream date is Viggo Mortensen
– you could struggle to come close.
Do Swot up on her home city – this
Aberdonian is proud of her heritage.
Don’t Be negative. She thrives on positive
energy.
40 ADELE MILLS
SPONSORSHIP MANAGER, 35
10
Lives Falkirk
Who is she? It’s been a
busy year for Adele at
Bank of Scotland, as
the company reached
the end of a six-year
sponsorship of the
Premier League. After
dealing with footballers, clubs and trophy
presentations, she has switched to authors
and artists as the bank sponsored the
Scottish Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty, the
National Gallery’s Andy Warhol exhibition
and Aye Write!, Glasgow’s book
festival. Adele has also been inspiring
a younger audience, by giving talks in
schools and managing the bank’s grassroots
football programme. With a busy
social life in and out of work, she relaxes
with a bit of DIY and describes herself as
handy with a hammer.
Plus No need to plan a night out – she’s
the official social organiser.
Minus She sets high standards – can you
meet them?
Do Dig out your best charm and wit, and
add a little romance to the mix.
Don’t Turn up on a date with your mate –
or, worse, your mother – in tow.
41 ANNIE McGUIRE
RADIO PRESENTER, 30
Lives Glasgow
Who is she? If you’re a
football fan, you’ve
probably heard
Annie on BBC Radio
Scotland, where she
presents the sports
news and runs the
Your Call Saturday night phone-in with
Jim Traynor. Destined to work in sport
from an early age (thanks to the influence
of two older brothers), her first job
helping to set up the Scottish Football
Museum at Hampden was a career
highlight, and she remains a sucker for a
bit of football memorabilia. She’s done a
stint behind the scenes for Match of the
Day, preparing scripts for Gary Lineker,
and now gets tickets to all the top
Scottish Premier League games.
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Plus Breakfast in bed will be a double
treat – she makes amazing pancakes.
Minus She’s addicted to communication
and will reply to your texts instantly.
Do Turn up on time – deadlines are
deadlines, after all.
Don’t Ask her to explain the offside rule…
that’s such a cliché.
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PR DIRECTOR, 27
Lives Glasgow
Who is she? After
organising the
Scottish Fashion
Awards this year, TFF
Agency director Ejay
is busy fostering links
between Scottish and
LA fashion circles and planning topnotch
fashion events for the likes of
Ralph Lauren and Louis Vuitton. As the
launch of the animated movie Sir Billi
the Vet (featuring the voices of Sean
Connery and Ruby Wax) draws near,
she is stepping up the film’s publicity.
Plus Plenty of stamina. She can dance
until the wee small hours.
Minus Working on animation movies is
fast turning her into a computer-geek.
Do Give her your best Connery impression.
Even though she’s spoken to the
man himself, she’s still easily caught out.
Don’t Go out in your work gear. This
party girl likes men to make an effort.
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42 EJAY McEWAN
(Above, from left) Entrepreneur Ghazal Asif (No 11);
marketing director Carol Graham (No 20)
PORTRAIT ROBERT PERRY
43 ROZ COLTHART
FASHION RETAILER, 34
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? Roz left
the Malmaison hotel
group earlier this
year – where she was
marketing director –
to pursue her dream
of launching her own
business, Black Essentials, selling classy
black clothes and accessories online.
Having sailed from the Virgin Islands to
the States on a few occasions, she’s got
sea legs and loves water-skiing.
Plus With her contacts in the hotel world,
a good deal is just a phone call away.
Minus “I’m a practical joker, which I’ve
been told can become a bit wearisome.”
Do “Tower above me even when I am in
heels – not difficult, as I’m 5ft 3in.”
Don’t “Count pennies, suffocate me or expect
me to cook you a meal – I only have a
kitchen because it came with the house.
And don’t tell lies – I believe in karma.”
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VAL EGLINTON
HEAD OF SALES,
GLENEAGLES HOTEL, 44
Lives Lundin Links
Who is she? Val joined
Gleneagles earlier
this year, having
worked at the Old
Course Hotel, St
Andrews. She loves
wining and dining –
but not cooking – and watching and
“padding up” for Largo Cricket Club.
Other interests include extreme ironing.
Plus A keen sense of fun – and she’s
happy to share her last Rolo.
Minus A tendency to laugh nervously in
awkward situations – but she’s hoping to
grow out of it.
Do Have the three Ws – wit, warmth and
wisdom. And your own teeth.
Don’t Ask her on a date and then invite
other people. “Two’s company, three’s a
crowd and, five, well, that’s just rude –
especially if you’re in your best little black
number and everyone else is in jeans.”
45 JUDE DOHERTY
PRODUCER, 36
25
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? Artistic
director of the awardwinning
theatre
group Grid Iron, Jude
put on the headline
production Once
upon a Dragon for
this year’s Bank of Scotland Children’s
International Theatre Festival. In doing
so, she ignited a passion for working
with five- to-seven-year-olds, whom she
calls her “most receptive audience yet”.
Curious about new countries and
cultures, she’s looking forward to things
going international, with projects in
New York and Norway on the horizon.
Plus You’re in for an innovative
experience – she’s very creative.
Minus She’ll want to wear the trousers
in the relationship.
Do Be a grown-up – know who you are
and what you want.
Don’t Answer your mobile during a date,
or be rude to the waiting staff.
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46 CLEA TAMMES
PUBLICIST, 33
Lives London
Who is she? Clea has
been a publicist for
the London Film
Festival for two years,
and this year has
flitted from the Baftas
to Cannes to Las
Vegas. She likes nothing better than a
good chill-out session with her friends.
Plus You’ll never need to read a review.
Minus You’ll never get an early night –
“sleep is for wimps”.
Do Suggest a movie – she loves her work.
Don’t Suggest an evening watching Big
Brother – she hates reality TV.
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CATHERINE MACDONALD-
KEIR, EDITOR, 34
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? As editor
of Luxury Briefing
magazine, Catherine
has a little black book
bursting with the
world’s hippest hotels,
and restaurants, so
you’ll have to work hard to impress her.
Entertaining her is a good place to start.
Plus She’s good for a laugh, playing violin
with the Really Terrible Orchestra.
Minus What do you buy the woman who
has all the luxury goods she could want?
Do Eat your Weetabix before going out
with her – you’ll need the energy.
Don’t Ask her what happened in Corrie –
she doesn’t own a television.
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CHRISTIAN FENWICKE-CLENNELL,
PROJECT MANAGER, 36
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? Co-director
of Scotland’s biggest
set construction
company, B Scenic,
Christian organises
the backdrops for
everything from TV
drama, films and exhibitions to political
party conferences. In her spare time, she
can be found climbing Arthur’s Seat or
down at Forthside Boxing. A keen skier
and watersports fan, she heads for
Courchevel in winter, and somewhere
windy and warm in summer.
Plus She can drive a big white van and
change a tyre. She also scrubs up well…
Minus “I always think I’m right. Plus, I
spend my life covered in MDF dust.”
Do “Be confident without being arrogant.”
Don’t “Take me out for dinner, then tell
me what your ideal woman is like –
especially if it’s nothing like me.”
DEBORAH LOVELL
49 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
PARTNER, 34
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? As a senior
partner with Anderson
Strathern, sealing
deals is all in a day’s
work for Deborah.
She relaxes by heading
for the great outdoors
and loves winter sports and travelling.
With Australia, Japan and Iceland
already bagged, the next stop is touring
Canada, ideally with a Chris Moylesstyle
comedian to keep her entertained.
Plus She’ll be happy in a camper van so
long as she has a blow-up bed.
Minus You’ll need to make the first move
– she never knows when someone likes
her. She also hogs the mic at karaoke.
Do Be a manly man – you must be able to
start a campfire (matches allowed).
Don’t Spend more time in the bathroom
than she does.
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FILM PRODUCER, 31
Lives Edinburgh
Who is she? Nicola’s
company, Hillhouse
Films, is going from
strength to strength,
having taken a sidestep
from corporate
and training films to
generating output via the internet.
Travel for both business and pleasure
has prompted her to learn more languages
– she’s tackling Mandarin.
Plus A passion for different cultures.
Minus Always asking questions – she is
obsessed with learning new things.
Do Enjoy talking about films, new
technologies and the Scottish economy.
Don’t Let the conversation dry up.
THE ELIGIBLES
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
WITH THANKS TO THIS YEAR’S JUDGING PANEL
VICTOR CONTINI
Owner of the Edinburghbased
Italian restaurant
Centotre, Victor is privy to
all the comings and goings
of George Street – and more
recently, Stockbridge, the
venue for his second venture, Zanzero.
ANNETTE LAMB
Press and marketing
manager at Harvey Nichols
in Edinburgh, Annette’s
knowledge of the store and
its regular customers is
second to none. As well as
working with fabulous shoes, clothes and
handbags, she produces the store’s twiceyearly
fashion shows.
MARY McGOWNE
Founder of the Scottish
Style Awards, Scotland’s
premier celebration of
creative endeavour, Mary
has an address book
bulging with famous names.
She also runs her own PR and events firm,
THE WOMEN
The Vine, which specialises in fashion,
music, the arts and lifestyle, and is behind
some of the UK’s most stylish
contemporary events and launches.
JULYAN SINCLAIR
The Orcadian television
and radio presenter
currently rises at 4.07am
every weekday to present
XFM’s breakfast show,
where – in his own
irreverent style – he interviews a host of
stars, most recently The Stereophonics’
Kelly Jones and Friends star David
Schwimmer.
REBECCA SMITH
Part of the marketing
team at the sumptuous
Edinburgh jewellers
Hamilton & Inches,
Rebecca’s little black
book was ransacked for
this year’s eligibles list. She’s also been the
brains behind this year’s Eligibles party,
held in association with Hamilton & Inches
at Home House, Edinburgh.
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