Posts by Ellie Forbes
Life on Barra and Vatersay explored in new documentary as islands buck depopulation trend
From its world-famous beach airport and stunning landscapes to its strong Gaelic identity and vital fishing and crofting industries, life on the Hebridean isles of Barra and Vatersay can be pretty spectacular. Now new BBC Alba documentary takes a peek behind the curtains of modern life on the islands as they continue to buck the…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Alessandra Thom: ‘Daphne Du Maurier is a master of tension and atmosphere’
Aberdeenshire author Alessandra Thom talks her books of the year, the authors who have inspired her and the books of her childhood. The first book I remember reading: I remember being about five and reading a Biff, Chip and Kipper book out loud, and realising I could read. But the first novels I really…
Read MoreScottish Highlands community secures funds to buy their local pub
A community in the Scottish Highlands is celebrating after securing the funds to buy their local pub whose original structure pre-dates 1746. The historic Glenuig Inn in Lochaber was built on the site of a building burned down by government soldiers hunting for Bonne Prince Charlie after the Jacobite uprising. It has become a traditional…
Read MoreIn A Nutshell: Tomás Gormley, Cardinal
Tomás Gormley started his career working at some of Scotland’s most prestigious restaurants, including Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, 21212 and Le Roi Fou. During the first lockdown, he coordinated and managed food production for Scran Academy’s emergency response, facilitating and producing over 1000 meals per day for Edinburgh’s most at risk and vulnerable. Cardinal, his first…
Read MoreWorld’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky to be released this year
Whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail is set to release the world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky this year – an 85-Years-Old from Glenlivet Distillery. In February 1940, in a quiet corner of the north-east of Scotland, George Urquhart and his father, John, laid down spirit from Glenlivet Distillery in a Gordon & MacPhail American…
Read MoreThe 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…
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