Posts by Ellie Forbes
Georgian country house with tennis court and orchard hits the market for less than ÂŁ1 million
A 19th century Georgian country house with stunning period features, a tennis court and an orchard, has hit the market for less than ÂŁ1 million. Invererne House, in Moray, sits over four storeys, on beautiful grounds of about six acres. The grade A-listed country house dating from 1818 having been built by an Australian Army…
Read MoreScottish runner smashes world record for running marathon in Highland dress
A Scottish runner recovered from a broken sporran chain to smash the world record for running a marathon in full Highland dress. Stephen Molloy shaved 2 minutes 24 seconds off the previous best for the 26.2-mile distance at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on 26 May – despite losing two minutes at the roadside to repair…
Read MoreScottish Colourist S.J. Peploe painting could fetch up to ÂŁ300,000
A stand-out picture by Scottish Colourist S.J. Peploe could fetch up to ÂŁ300,000 when it goes under the hammer The painting, Still Life with Fruit and Flowers, depicts a cast of still life objects set against a vivid purple backdrop. It is on such bold works that Peploe’s leading reputation within twentieth century art history…
Read MoreDiscovering Degas: Glasgow Burrell Collection hosts first exhibition since re-opening
Over 40 years, Sir William Burrell collected more than 9,000 pieces of art which he left to the city of Glasgow in 1947. But he had a passion for French impressionism and was particularly fond of the work of revered artist Edgar Degas. Known for his iconic painting of ballerinas, Degas flew in the face…
Read MoreShow Us Jura: Life on the Scottish island captured in stunning photographs
Life on the Island of Jura has been captured by those who know it best – the people who live there. Leading photo collective, Document Scotland, has travelled to the island to work with the locals to share a glimpse into island life. Around 20 members of the community of all ages, plus all of…
Read MoreOutlander Day: Fans of hit TV show can experience life in the time of the Jacobites
Fans of hit TV show Outlander can experience life in the time of the Jacobites and delve into the lives of characters Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall at the Highland Folk Museum this year. The High Life Highland attraction at Newtonmore was used as a filming location in 2014 for the TV series, based on…
Read MoreCorrimony Nature Reserve: Signs of recovery at wildfire hit nature reserve a year on
It was destroyed by a devastating wildfire last year, but now there are signs of recovery at Corrimony Nature Reserve. Flames burned in woodland and moor near Cannich, south of Inverness, for two weeks decimating important moorland and woodland habitat, home to species including Black Grouse and Scottish Crossbill. An exceptional dry spell with hot…
Read MoreNational Black Pudding Championship: Wemyss Bay butcher crowned winner
It’s made using the Scottish oatmeal, Aberdeen Angus beef fat and the finest quality spices from around the world. But the winner of Scotland’s National Black Pudding Championship said he can’t give away any more secrets about his coveted recipe. Nigel Ovens, owner of McCaskie’s Butchers in Wemyss Bay has retained the title for 2024,…
Read MoreRare glimpse inside rock star’s pad as Marillion singer Fish puts home on the market
Fans of Fish, the former frontman of cult prog rock band Marillion, are getting a rare glimpse inside the star’s world after he put his Scottish home on the market. The singer has lived in the countryside at Spittalrig, near Haddington in East Lothian, since 1988. But now he is now preparing to start a…
Read MoreIn a nutshell, Chef Lucy Pattinson: ‘I’m always extra proud to cook something I’ve shot and butchered myself’
Lucy Pattinson is a private chef who specialises in open-fire and game cooking under her brand, The Fodderation. Lucy runs Fodder + Farm and is a passionate advocate for eating more game. What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: Venison over the fire with wild green sauce. Describe your style of…
Read More