Posts by Ellie Forbes
Review: Bamboleo, Bearsden
Ellie Forbes heads to Nico Simone’s news Spanish steakhouse, Bamboleo in Bearsden, which is raising money for Beatson Cancer Charity. One of Scotland’s most successful chefs, it’s hard to keep up with Nico Simone’s quest for culinary domination. But Nico’s ambitions go further than food. His latest venture, a Spanish steakhouse and wine bar…
Read MoreStunning photographs to feature in new Stills exhibition
These stunning photographs will form part of a new exhibition at Stills, Edinburgh’s centre for photography. Stills Salon will showcase work by local and international photographers, students, alumni of Stills School, as well as staff and volunteers. Featuring the work of over 80 contributing artists, each piece in the exhibition has been produced in analogue…
Read MoreSue Lawrence: Lemon curd polenta cake
‘The polenta in this lovely yellow cake makes the texture slightly gritty and the flavour from the lemon curd is wonderfully tangy,’ Sue says. ‘There is also a good background hint of olive oil – I recommend using a fruity oil, not a peppery one, if possible. It’s worth reading the label on the bottle.…
Read MoreWomen of the RNLI: ‘Women can bring a special touch to this charity in whatever role they do’
Women have played a pivotal role in saving lives at sea since the RNLI was founded in 1824. Just 14 years after its creation, despite not being allowed to serve as part of a lifeboat crew, the first bravery medal was awarded to a woman – Grace Darling – one of the Victorian era’s most…
Read MoreFeat of survival: Borders skipper Leven Brown and crew survive shipwreck on Northwest Passage expedition
Leven Brown has accomplished a lot. A Guinness World record-holding ocean rower, in 2005 he became the first man ever to row solo and unsupported from Spain to the West Indies. Since that first incredible feat, Leven has rowed thousands of nautical miles, including the Trade Winds route several times, the North Atlantic from New…
Read MoreBaroque fiddle thought to have been played by Robert Burns to be played at special concerts
An 18th Century baroque fiddle thought to have been played by Robert Burns is to be used again for two special concerts. The Gregg fiddle was owned by the poet’s dance teacher 250 years ago and will be played at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow and Carnegie Hall in New York next year. The ancient,…
Read MoreScottish star Ewan McGregor gifted cask of Lagg Single Malt
Lagg Distillery on The Isle of Arran have gifted renowned Scottish actor Ewan McGregor his very own cask of Lagg Single Malt. The team at Lagg were delighted to welcome Ewan McGregor to the distillery to officially present him with one of their very first fill Bourbon Barrels of Lagg Single Malt in person Ewan…
Read MorePicnic spot enjoyed by Queen Victoria at Balmoral saved from ruin
A picnic spot enjoyed by Queen Victoria on her visits to Balmoral has been saved from ruin by the National Trust for Scotland. The picnic cottage in woodlands near Linn of Quoich on Mar Lodge Estate, Scotland’s largest national nature reserve, close to Braemar, has been restored to its former glory with contractors completing the…
Read MoreScotland’s oldest cello made in 18th century to be played again
The oldest surviving Scottish cello has been brought to life and will be played again. The instrument made by Aberdeen luthier Robert Duncan in 1756 was donated to the he University of Aberdeen as part of a bequest by former student and later professor of Philosophy James Beattie. Born in Laurencekirk, Beattie won a scholarship…
Read MoreHamish Martin: ‘There is nothing more spiritually uplifting than walking within a Scots Pine wood in December’
This month we are delighted to welcome Scottish Field’s newest columnist, Perthshire-based herbologist Hamish Martin. A lecturer on herbs at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, forager and nature lover Hamish will be sharing his knowledge and love of plants in a new monthly column. This month he shines the spotlight on Scots Pine. …
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