Posts by Ellie Forbes
The 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…
Read MoreGeorgian country house with tennis court and orchard hits the market for less than £1 million
A 19th century Georgian country house with stunning period features, a tennis court and an orchard, has hit the market for less than £1 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 £300,000
A stand-out picture by Scottish Colourist S.J. Peploe could fetch up to £300,000 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…
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