Posts by Ellie Forbes
The Good Books, V. E .Schwab: ‘I’m a very reluctant DNF-er when it comes to reading’
Best selling author V. E .Schwab was born in California and currently splits her time between Denver, Colorado and Edinburgh. She got her masters in depictions of monstrosity in medieval art at the University of Edinburgh. She chats to us about her favourite authors, what she’s reading now and why she always likes to finish…
Read MoreMarine Troon Hotel: ‘A relaxed sense of luxury and you don’t need to like golf to love this hotel’
Marooned just steps away from the golden sands of Troon beach lies the sandstone monolith that is the Marine Troon Hotel. Golf fans may be familiar with the commanding view of the red-brick façade, as it presides over the 18th fairway of Royal Troon’s Old Course, the host of the Open Championship last year. Formerly…
Read MoreScottish castle on shores of Otterston Loch on sale for ÂŁ2.6million
A historic Scottish castle on the shores of Otterston Loch which dates back to the 16th century has hit the market. The fairytale Couston Castle, in Aberdour, Fife, spans over more than five acres with stunning views over the loch. It has been maintained to a high standard, complete with high-end modern amenities. The five-bedroom property…
Read MoreOutlander dress worn by Geillis Duncan in hit TV show on display at Culross Palace
A dress worn by the character Geillis Duncan in the first series of hit TV show Outlander is going on display at Culross Palace. The Royal Burgh of Culross, along with many other places in Scotland, have been used as filming locations for the series. As it enters its eighth and final season later this…
Read MoreThe jewellery designer making earrings from recycled silk: ‘Each piece tells a story’
Ever since she was a little girl, Karolina Binczyk has always loved to make things. As a child growing up in Poland, her mother taught her how to draw, knit, and sew and normally found her doing some sort of arts and crafts. After graduating in 2007 from the Institute of Design as an interior…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Foday Mannah: ‘I always recommend Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stewart, it’s a stunning novel’
Foday Mannah on reading as a child, the author who has inspired him, what he’s reading now. The first book I remember reading: Children of the New Forest by Frederick Marryat comes to mind as do the Hardy Boys detective novels written by Franklin W. Dixon. But the standout from childhood has to be…
Read MoreInsh Island: One of Scotland’s last untouched private Islands hits the market
Insh Island, one of Scotland’s last untouched private islands has gone on the market – for just ÂŁ500,000. The island is only accessible by private boat or helicopter, located near Easdale, the smallest inhabited island in Scotland and host of the World Stone Skimming Championship. The rare 90-acre private island offers an extraordinary opportunity to…
Read MoreDetective John Rebus back on our screens as season two confirmed
Detective John Rebus will be back on our screens after the BBC confirmed a second season of the hit TV drama with Richard Rankin. The drama, based on the books by Sir Ian Rankin, saw the detective return to TV for the first time in 20 years last year in a six part series. The…
Read MoreGame of Thrones actor Rory McCann invests in a new Scotch whisky Slanj
Game of Thrones actor Rory McCann has invested in a new blended Scotch whisky brand, called Slanj. Brothers Brian and Craig Halley, alongside friend Stuart Montgomerie – an investor and adviser to several Scottish businesses – founded the whisky. The trio said they have dreamed of launching a Scotch for over a decade, securing the…
Read MoreScottish author Val McDermid awarded an honorary degree from University of Edinburgh
Scottish author Val McDermid has been awarded an honorary degree from University of Edinburgh. Originally from Kirkcaldy, Val is one of the UK’s most accomplished and respected novelists, an international number one bestselling author whose books have been translated into more than forty languages and sold over 19 million copies worldwide. Her multi-award-winning series and…
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