Posts by Ellie Forbes
In a Nutshell: Chef Francesco Ascrizzi, Sotto, Edinburgh
Born in Catanzaro, Calabria, Francesco Ascrizzi moved to Edinburgh in 2013 and has worked at some of Edinburgh’s best restaurants. He joined Sotto as head chef from its opening in 2024. What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: Pappardelle with ‘Nduja and Straciatella takes me back to the smell of a ragu…
Read MoreGin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route
Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route. The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land which was previously a sporting estate but is now owned by Forestry and Land Scotland. The estate once formed part of a whisky smuggling route in the 19th century. The…
Read MoreJohn Bellany: Life of one of the most notable British artists celebrated in Edinburgh
He’s regarded as one of the most notable British artists of the 20th century and widely known for his fearless self-portraitists. But now the life of artist John Bellany will be celebrated in Edinburgh, near the fishing town of Port Seton where he was born. John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture will showcase more than…
Read MoreLife on the Loch: Former timber bothy on shores of Loch Tay hits the market – and comes with a private beach
If you have ever wanted to live on a Scottish Loch, this might just be the property for you – and it comes with a private beach. Nestled in an elevated position overlooking the breathtaking Loch Tay, Waterfall Cottage is a former timber bothy turned four bedroom cottage. Set within 2.45 acres of land, the…
Read MoreHistoric 20th century photographs of Midlothian village Roslin go on display
A new online exhibition featuring historic photographs of the Midlothian village of Roslin has been launched. Some 40 photographs which are part of The Bryce Collection, including archive images of Rosslyn Chapel, Rosslyn Castle and the village, can now be seen in the first online exhibition on Rosslyn Chapel’s website. From around 1880 to the…
Read MoreOpen air gallery Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park announces its return after hiatus
It has attracted thousands of visitors over the last 13 years, and now Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park has announced its return after a one-year hiatus. Opened in 2012 by Karen Scotland and Anne Edmonds, this open air gallery is tucked away on the Kyles of Bute on Argyll’s Secret Coast. Set within stunning Argyll scenery…
Read MoreVintage tractor unveiled to help raise money for Eilidh MacLeod charity
A vintage tractor has been given an incredible makeover to become a fundraising machine for the music charity set up in memory of Manchester Arena victim Eilidh MacLeod from Barra in the Outer Hebrides. Cheshire-based tractor enthusiast Mark Ferguson, who was related to musician Eilidh through his wife, has spent the last five years painstakingly…
Read MoreSkye Live 10 years on: How a tiny Highland festival became a global sensation
For a decade, Skye Live Festival has been redefining Scotland’s music scene, blending ancient tradition with contemporary beats against the breathtaking backdrop of the Inner Hebrides. From humble beginnings in 2015 to becoming a sold-out success in the years that followed, the festival has helped usher in a new wave of Scottish trad-electronic fusion. The festival…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Rosie Walker: ‘I’m absolutely in awe of Taylor Jenkins Reid, her novels are incredibly well-researched’
Rosie Walker on her love of Taylor Jenkins Reid novels, the books she is most looking forward to this year, and what she read as a child. The first book I remember reading: My parents read a lot with me as a child and I loved books from a really young age. I remember…
Read MoreScotland’s largest clan sell 19th century Armadale Castle and historic estate on Skye
It’s owned by the largest clan in Scotland and was once home to the Macdonalds of Sleat, but now Armadale Castle on the Isle of Skye is being sold. Clan Donald Lands Trust said they have made the difficult decision to sell the 19th century castle castle and the 20,000-acre estate, which covers much of…
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