Posts by Ellie Forbes
The Good Books, Chris Barkley: ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea is the first book I remember reading’
Chris Barkley on the book he is most looking forward to this year, the author who has inspired him and Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner. The first book I remember reading: The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr. I suppose this book taught me that no matter how tigery the guest, they…
Read MoreA new dawn? Isle of Rum’s Kinloch Castle back on the market after locals agree sale
It was once an opulent Edwardian mansion, built for Sir George Bullough as a Highland hideaway for industrialists in the 18th century. But now, after years of failed attempts to find a new owner, Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum is back on the market. The dilapidated A-listed building fell into decline after World War…
Read MoreHistoric castle in Scottish Borders on sale for £3 million – and comes with its own private chapel and railway
A historic 17-bedroom castle in the Scottish Borders has gone on the market for more than £3 million – and it comes with its own private chapel and railway. Widely regarded as one of Scotland’s finest baronial-style buildings, Ayton Castle, near Berwick-upon-Tweed, is one of only two baronial structures by early 19th-century architect James Gillespie…
Read MoreSir David Attenborough names golden eagle chick born in Scotland
Sir David Attenborough has named the first young golden eagle to fledge as part of a conservation project in southern Scotland. The TV broadcaster named the baby eagle Princeling, meaning young prince, which he says symbolises new hope for the restoration of the species. Princeling’s arrival brings the number of golden eagles soaring in southern…
Read MoreHistoric Coleburn Distillery to be revived after 40 years
The historic Coleburn Distillery is set to be revived after 40 years of lying dormant. Located in the heart of Speyside, Coleburn is being brought back to life as part of a landmark project to create a world-class whisky and hospitality destination, anticipated to be the first of its kind globally. Founded in 1897 and…
Read MoreIs this Glasgow’s best Sunday roast? Elements in Bearsden serves up a fantastic lunch
It’s been an impressive start for Gary Townsend’s first solo venture, Elements in Bearsden. Opening last year to a flurry of rave reviews, it was tipped to potentially be Scotland’s next Michelin star destination and just three months later gained a recommended status in the coveted guide, before being awarded the prestigious accolade of three…
Read MoreHarris Weed? PETA calls for Harris Tweed to end use of sheep’s wool and switch to hemp
PETA has called on Harris Tweed to stop using sheep’s wool in the production of the famous fabric – and suggested they switch to plant-based hemp instead. In a bizarre letter the animal rights organisation urged the Harris Tweed Authority to move away from the centuries old tradition, claiming sheep fleece ‘wreaks havoc on the…
Read MoreRare bottle of whisky from Port Ellen Distillery set to fetch up to £300,000 at auction
A rare bottle of whisky from Port Ellen Distillery, which re-opened last year after 40 years, is set to fetch up to £300,000 at auction. The Port Ellen Prism, a 46-Year-Old Single Malt, will go under the hammer at the Distillers One of One Auction in Edinburgh. The distillery on Islay’s south coast was opened…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Neil Ansell: ‘It was a revelation to discover that nature writing could also be literature’
Neil Ansell on the books of his childhood, the best book he has read this year, and the book that has been his ‘north star’ ever since he discovered it. The first book I remember reading: The earliest reading experience I can clearly recall is of a Dr Seuss book, The Cat in the…
Read MoreIn A Nutshell, Tony Singh: ‘I was very lucky to grow up around people who cooked at home’
Tony Singh on his memories of cooking as a child, the most he’s paid for a meal, and his favourite chef in Scotland. What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: My gran’s Punjabi salmon recipe, which is always on my supper club menu. It’s spot on. Describe your style of cuisine…
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