Posts by Ellie Forbes
Motoring: Solterra, Subaru’s first electric car
Ally and Lorraine Ballingall take the new Solterra, Subaru’s first electric car, for a test drive. It has been quite a while since we had the chance to get behind the wheel of a Subaru of any description so we were looking forward to our time with the new Solterra, Subaru’s first ever electric car. …
Read MoreWatch: Billy Connolly releases new artwork reflecting on Glasgow childhood and friend Robin Williams
Billy Connolly has released new artwork which reflects on his childhood in Glasgow and remembers his friend, Robin Williams. Sir Billy has launched his Born on a Rainy Day Collection which reflects on his life both in Scotland and his current home in Florida where he created the art. The Glasgow icon is one of…
Read MoreEdinburgh International Film Festival: Sir Sean Connery honoured with new prize backed by actor’s family
Sir Sean Connery is to be honoured with a new award in his name at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence is a collaboration between the festival and the Sean Connery Foundation. A shortlist of 10 world-premiere feature films will be screened at the festival with the winner…
Read MoreClan Ewing to choose its first clan chief in 250 years
In 1566 they fought alongside Mary Queen of Scots at the Battle of Langside, but Clan Ewing has been without a chief since 1776. Now, after 250 years, hopes are high a new leader will be appointed – before it’s too late. The last known Chief of Clan Ewing was Robert Ewing of Craigtoun, who…
Read MoreRelease date for Martin Compston’s Norwegian Fling starring Phil MacHugh announced
Martin Compston gets immersed in Norway in a new series with friend Phil MacHugh as they travel nearly 2,000 miles through the country. In this first episode of Norwegian Fling Martin and Phil embrace the Nordic way of life in the vibrant capital city Oslo. It’s the first step of an epic journey that will…
Read MoreScottish chefs to star in BBC’s Great British Menu
Kevin Dalgleish, chef-patron of Amuse in Aberdeen, and Calum Montgomery, chef-patron of Edinbane Lodge on the Isle of Skye, will be returning to screens on for their second TV appearance on Great British Menu. The pair will be representing Scotland, along with Ajay Kumar, chef-patron of Swadish by Ajay Kumar, and David Millar, executive chef…
Read MoreWatch: Runrig farewell concert come turned into a film
They played their final concert to devoted fans at Stirling Castle in 2018, but now Runrig’s farewell has been immortalised in a new film. The Last Dance, an emotional telling of their final concert, will be released in April to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary year. A documentary exploring their humble beginning from the Isle of…
Read MoreScotland Through A Lens: Sylvan Buckley, Dynamic Scotland Photography
From capturing the Milky Way on the Isle of Skye to sunrise at Ben A’an, Scotland’s dramatic landscapes provide the perfect inspiration for Sylvan Buckley. I sort of fell into photography really, I’ve always enjoyed the outdoors and a little bit of hill walking in my spare time. I always liked to take some…
Read MoreProducer’s Corner: The ladies behind Lussa Gin
They say luck only exists if you create it yourself. And no-one understands that better than Claire Fletcher, Alicia MacInnes and Georgina Kitching. With limited job opportunities on Jura, the island they call home, the three friends and neighbours decided to make something for themselves. And while it might be an island steeped in centuries…
Read MoreSpring into Scottish Field’s March issue
A look at what’s on the pages of Scottish Field’s March magazine… Producer’s Corner: We speak to the wonderful ladies from Lussa Gin for this month’s Producer’s Corner. You can read about their incredible journey HERE. James Crawford: The author and TV presenter sits down for a chat with us and we discover how he…
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