Posts by Ellie Forbes
Letters: Two poems to mark VE Day
David Starsmeare shares two of his poems to mark VE day. The poems are from a set which take us from the early days of war, his times as an evacuee in the West Country, and then back to London. Â Celebrations VE DAY, May 1945 Wounded in France long years before Our father…
Read MoreNew documentary tells the story of world record-breaking Maclean brothers
Now seasoned ocean rowers with world records under their belts, the Maclean brothers are currently on day 22 of their extraordinary 9,000-mile row across the Pacific Ocean. But back in 2019, when they set out to cross the 3,000-mile Atlantic in a 28-foot boat, the Edinburgh trio had no rowing experience. A new documentary –…
Read MoreThe Macallan unveils single malts inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – including rare 46 Year Old
The Macallan has launched two single malts inspired by Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including a 46 Year Old whisky. Inspired by Mackintosh’s 1902 stained-glass panel The Spirit of the Rose, The Macallan’s new The Tree of Life Collection features two limited edition single malt whiskies. The rarer of the two releases, the 46 Years…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Mairi Kidd: ‘I didn’t finish Terry Pratchett’s last book, I couldn’t bear the thought there would be no more’
Author and Director of The Saltire Society Mairi Kidd on the best book she’s read this year, her childhood memories of reading and the authors who inspired her. The first book I remember reading: I remember reading a Topsy and Tim book in church – I imagine the idea was to keep me quiet.…
Read MorePopular Ballater seafood restaurant Fish Shop opens in US capital
A popular Aberdeenshire seafood restaurant has opened its second location – but it’s 3,000 miles away across the pond in the US capital, Washington, DC. Fish Shop, in Ballater, opened in 2023 to rave reviews and has won many accolades since. Now owners, Artfarm – a hospitality and development firm run by owners of Braemar’s…
Read MoreScottish folk band MĂ nran back with new music – and see when they are on tour
Celebrated Scottish folk trailblazers MĂ nran are back with a new single. Marking a distinct departure from the band’s signature sound, the track, Something that I Said, ventures into darker, pop-inflected territory. Written by band members Kim Carnie and Aidan Moodie it explores the emotional chaos of a relationship bound to fail — and the irresistible…
Read MoreLife with MĂ iri MacMillan: ‘You don’t need to speak Gaelic to enjoy the music’
Traditional Scottish singer MĂ iri MacMillan on growing up in Uist, the music of her childhood and why you don’t need to speak Gaelic to enjoy the music. I grew up in South Uist in the Western Isles, but I live on the Southside of Glasgow now. I don’t believe in mainland ghosts, but there…
Read MoreBreeding ospreys lay egg at Loch of the Lowes for the first time this year
A pair of breeding ospreys have laid an egg at Loch of the Lowes wildlife reserve for the first time this year after a competitive mating process. At least seven different ospreys have been contending for the popular nesting site, however a male and female, now officially known as LM24 and LF25 respectively, have fought off…
Read MoreThe Dark Room at Perth Art Gallery: The pre-digital age of photography and the Scottish photographers that paved the way
For 150 years before digital photography became commonplace, photographic images were captured by the action of light on chemicals. The materials and processes evolved over time each having their own unique aesthetic. Now an exhibition at Perth Art Gallery will explore the pre-digital age of photography and how different processes have changed the aesthetics of…
Read MoreIn a Nutshell, Richard Dalgleish: ‘I once made a club sandwich for Kylie Minogue’
Richard Dalgleish, Estate Executive Sous Chef at Gleneagles, grew up in the small Midlothian town of Penicuik and first sparked his interest in cooking by watching his uncle. He started his career as a kitchen porter at his local pub before going on to The Balmoral in Edinburgh where he was part of the team…
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