Posts by Ellie Forbes
Renowned Highland wildlife painter Alan Hayman returns to Resipole Studios
Renowned Highland wildlife and landscape painter Alan Hayman is bringing his latest exhibition Land & Sea to Resipole Studios. From the majestic peaks of Glen Coe to the snow-covered pine forests and the sun-kissed sands of Luskintyre, Alan’s masterful brushstrokes bring the Scottish landscape to life. Though not always immediately obvious, a hidden element of…
Read MoreRare Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage New Town hits the market
A Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh that lies within a UNESCO World Heritage Site has gone on the market for more than ÂŁ4 million. Buyers have a rare opportunity to snap up the property which is situated in one of the city’s most coveted addresses in the New Town. The house is arguably one of a…
Read MoreWigtown Book Festival gets underway with The Hebridean Baker, Sue Lawrence and Irvine Welsh
Scotland’s National Book Town will burst into life with the start of the annual Wigtown Book Festival this week. Well-known names at this year’s event include poet Pam Ayres, The Hebridean Baker Coinneach MacLeod, food legend Sue Lawrence, Scotland’s National Chef Gary MacLean, Former BBC Moscow correspondent Martin Sixsmith, author Irvine Welsh. There will also…
Read MoreIsle of Harris Distillery releases second expression of The Hearach
The Isle of Harris Distillery has released the second permanent expression within The Hearach single malt range, The Hearach Oloroso Cask. It comes a year after the release of the long awaited first expression of Isle of Harris whisky which sold out in less than five hours – after more than 25,000 people queued online…
Read MoreHidden still life discovered on reverse of portrait painting by Scottish colourist George Leslie Hunter
A hidden still life discovered on the reverse of a portrait painting by Scottish colourist George Leslie Hunter is going under the hammer for the first time. Portrait of John Ressich, by Hunter, has been held in a private collection for generations. The still life on the back of the painting was only discovered when…
Read MoreScotland’s best building 2024 shortlist revealed
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has revealed its 2024 shortlist for the Best Building in Scotland award. It is one of the most prestigious architectural prizes in Scotland – and five buildings in Scotland have made the shortlist for the top honour. The skilful re-use of existing buildings is a noticeable theme…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Jenni Fagan: ‘I found Alice Walker at a really pivotal moment in my reading life’
Author and poet Jenni Fagan on finding her love of reading as a child, being inspired by Alice Walker and the book she always recommends. The first book I remember reading: I was reading from a really early age, I remember being in class when I was five years old and being so annoyed…
Read MoreLife on Our Planet in Concert: Netflix show comes to Glasgow with Royal Scottish National Orchestra
The groundbreaking Netflix show Life on Our Planet will come to life on the big screen alongside the Royal Scottish National Orchestra next month. The Netflix show, of the same name and was narrated by Morgan Freeman, tells the story of life unfolding through its most pivotal moments – from the first single-celled life form…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Angie Spoto: ‘I re-read The Hobbit and fell in love with it all over again’
Angie Spoto on the book she recommends to everyone, reading the books of her childhood to her son, and her favourite place to read. The first book I remember reading: Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of Rings – I read them so fast when I was a kid. I couldn’t get enough of…
Read MoreGlasgow’s Sole Club introduces new menus inspired by Six by Nico iconic Chippie
Six months since its inception, Sole Club in Glasgow is launching two new culinary experiences this month. The first is The Chippie Club, which pays homage to their origins with the iconic Six by Nico ‘Chippie’ Tasting Menu. From a chip on a stick to the Smoky Sausage Supper, this reinterpretation of Six’s culinary roots…
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