Posts by Ellie Forbes
Exhibition at Edinburgh Castle explores personal stories behind WW2 maps
Between 1939 and 1945, more than 36 million photographs and 342 million maps were produced by the British Armed Forces. These precious tools were vital in directing and devising escape plans for troops during the Second World War, but over the years their purpose has changed, and now they are military mementos and memories. To…
Read MoreDrew Pritchard: Scottish works go under the hammer from Salvage Hunters star’s private collection
A Royal coat of Arms of Scotland made by renowned Scottish innovator Walter MacFarlane could fetch ÂŁ5,000 when it goes up for auction. The early 20th century coat of arms is from the private collection of antiques expert Drew Pritchard who stars on hit TV show Salvage Hunters. The Lion Rampant was historically used by…
Read MoreThe Cabrach: Whisky production to return to the birthplace of Scotland’s national drink
Whisky production could return to the remote parish which claims to be the birthplace of Scotland’s national drink. Famed for its long and colourful whisky distilling history, the Cabrach, in Moray, was once a legendary haunt of illicit distillers and smugglers. At the turn of the 20th century the area was home to a population…
Read MoreLeith whisky distiller on the look out for Scotch fans to help taste test new dram
Whisky distilling has officially returned to Leith, as production at the UK’s first vertical distillery has begun. Port of Leith’s first new make spirit was distilled this week, and will be experimented with over the coming months to develop a desired profile for its future whisky. It comes following a decade long project to return…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Sue Lawrence: ‘I read One Day in 2011 and it’s stayed with me ever since’
The leading food writer on being inspired by Maggie O’Farrell, how One Day by David Nicholls has stayed with her for more than a decade, and why she doesn’t rate Normal People. The first book I remember reading: Heidi by Joanna Spyri. I was given it as a school prize in Primary 1 and though…
Read MoreDram delights: Scotland’s new whiskies
We take a look at some of Scotland’s new expressions… Ledaig Triple Wood Tobermory Distillery has released a limited edition Ledaig expression created in partnership with wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan and the Mull and IonaCommunity Trust. Ledaig Triple Wood is the marriage of three casks, with each cask symbolising the three partners who have…
Read MoreMonkey that went on the run moved to Edinburgh zoo for a ‘fresh start’
A monkey that went on the run from a wildlife park for more than five days has been moved to Edinburgh Zoo after not settling back into park life with his fellow primates. Honshu, a seven-year-old Japanese macaque, escaped from the Highland Wildlife Park, near Kincraig, last month. He was captured after a local living…
Read MoreBBC Scotland Home of the Year star Anna Campbell-Jones launches homeware collection
BBC Scotland’s Home of the Year presenter Anna Campbell-Jones has launched a new homeware brand. Having honed her skills at the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Anna went on to make her mark in prominent London practices, before opening her own interiors design business, Habitus, in Glasgow. With her newly launched eponymous brand, Anna is…
Read MoreAnna Massie: ‘If folk smile when they’re listening to Two Down, I’ll be very happy’
Musician, presenter and producer Anna Massie on releasing her first solo album in 20 years and how the trad music industry has changed in the last two decades. And we pick three songs from the album for you to have a listen to… I’ve worked on lots of albums with various bands since my…
Read MoreReview: David Swindle, The Makings of A Murderer at Granite Noir
Scottish detective David Swindle, who caught murderer Peter Tobin, brought his show on snaring serial killers to Aberdeen’s Granite Noir festival this year. Grant Dickie headed to Aberdeen’s Music Hall to find out what really goes on behind the scenes of a murder investigation. I must admit, like most, I have always had interest in…
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