Posts by Ellie Forbes
Nuart: World famous street art festival under way in Aberdeen
It has been named as one of the top six street-art destinations to see alongside the likes Rio de Janeiro, Sydney, and San Francisco. And now world famous Nuart festival is under way in Aberdeen once again. Featuring artists from around the world, the event first came to the Granite City in 2017. Walls across…
Read MoreIn a Nutshell, Chef Calum Montgomery: ‘If I wasn’t a chef I’d be a pro wrestling referee living the rock and roll lifestyle’
Calum Montgomery, Edinbane Lodge on the Isle of Skye tells us about his love of seafood, his wife being a better cook than him, and his dream celebrity dinner guests. What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: Our scallop dish – it hasn’t come off the menu in over two years!…
Read MoreBonnie Scotland: A look at some of the best Scottish beauty and skincare brands
Our wee nation has some produced some incredible beauty and skincare brands, from the Isle of Mull, South Uist, and Islay to Edinburgh and the Borders, allow us to introduce you to some Scottish brands that impress as much as they perform. MELLA Handmade Soap Based in Unst in Shetland, MELLA makes natural, palm…
Read MoreReview: Glaschu, Glasgow
When I saw the owners of Glaschu were opening a second restaurant in Glasgow – MAISON by Glaschu – I was eager to try it. But much like with films, it’s not always wise to see the sequel before you have sampled the original. With that in mind, I decided it best to first try…
Read MoreIn a Nutshell, Sarah Rankin: ‘I still go to my granny’s handwritten baking recipes’
MasterChef finalist and food writer Sarah Rankin on her favourite meal, her biggest Scottish inspirations and watching her mum cook with adventurous with ingredients and flavours when she was a child. What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: Venison of any cut, cooked in any way. I adore venison and we…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Chris Brookmyre: ‘Reading Iain Banks changed my perception of what Scottish fiction could be’
Chris Brookmyre on colourful comics, the essence of Glasgow, and the importance of reading somewhere sunny when your writing spot isn’t. The first book I remember reading: Asterix in Britain. It was on our class bookshelf in Primary Three, but I had to wait because whenever we had reading time, there was always a rush…
Read MoreOptimizing Pedal Board Layout for Maximum Performance
AD | Optimizing Pedal Board Layout for Maximum Performance In musical performance, when every note and every tiny detail counts, creating a perfect pedal board setup is an art. The number of pedals available, each with its own sonic color, makes this a challenging and fun job. But, don’t worry. With a systematic approach and…
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The Dalmore Luminary: Rare whisky sells for nearly £95,000 at auction
A bottle of Dalmore whisky has sold for nearly £95,000 at auction, encased in a glass sculpture which was hand polished for 500 hours. The Dalmore Luminary No.2 ‘The Rare’ is the second release in The Luminary Series, a three-part partnership between The Dalmore and V&A Dundee. The one-of-a-kind release marries the worlds of spirits,…
Read MoreScotland’s ‘Cinderella Castle’ which inspired Walt Disney re-opened
It’s nicknamed ‘Scotland’s Cinderella Castle’ and is said to have inspired Walt Disney. But after being closed for nearly two years, Craigievar Castle has re-opened to the public. The 17th century Craigievar is one of the best-preserved examples of a tower house castle in Scotland, and it is believed Walt Disney based his designs of…
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