Posts by Ellie Forbes
Beloved STILL sculpture by renowned Scottish sculptor Rob Mulholland returned to Loch Earn
The beloved STILL sculpture, created by renowned Scottish sculptor and environmental artist Rob Mulholland, has returned to the waters of Loch Earn. Positioned serenely in the water in St Fillans, the three metre tall mirrored figure has become a landmark for the village. First installed in 2014, the STILL sculpture quickly became a celebrated attraction, drawing…
Read MoreThe 5 best gardens in Scotland to visit this Spring
Us Scots are a nation of gardeners. But whether you’re green-fingered or just enjoy smelling the roses, there is no doubt we have some of the best gardens in the country. From peaceful Perthshire’s Branklyn Gardens, to the grand splendour of Culzean Castle, you’ll find gardens of every kind. Here’s our pick of the best…
Read MoreKnife from 1800s discovered under ground at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
A large turf knife thought to date back to the 1800s has been discovered under the ground at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. The 49cm blade, which would have been used by the garden’s horticulture team, was discovered during work to install a new heating system at the garden’s Inverleith hot houses. An intact…
Read MoreTiny uninhabited Scottish island hits the market for just £125,000 – and has views towards Ben Nevis
A tiny Scottish island stretching nearly 10 acres is on the market for just £125,000, with views to the north towards Ben Nevis, Mull and the Morvern peninsula. Eilean Loch Oscair lies off the north west coast of the Island of Lismore, with grassy agricultural land and grey rock rising out of the cold blue…
Read MoreLong lost ring with links to Victorian era Scottish geologist Hugh Miller found on beach in South Africa
A long-lost ring with links to the Victorian era Scottish geologist Hugh Miller is going on display after it was discovered on a beach in South Africa. The gold 19th century mourning ring, which is engraved with the name, birth date and death date of Miller, was found by local metal detectorist, Cornell Swart, on…
Read MoreEight hour choral extravaganza of universal prayer to open Edinburgh International Festival
An eight-hour choral extravaganza of a universal prayer is to open the Edinburgh International Festival at the Usher Hall this year, it has been announced. John Tavener’s The Veil of the Temple will be performed by the Edinburgh Festival Chorus, Monteverdi Choir and the National Youth Choir of Scotland. It is only the second time…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Elissa Soave: ‘I am very lucky I grew up surrounded by books’
Elissa Soave on the book she always recommends, what she’s reading now, and the author who has inspired her. The first book I remember reading: I was very lucky that my mum was a reader so I grew up surrounded by books. I remember being particularly struck by Enid Blyton’s The Magic Faraway Tree.…
Read MorePersonal belongings of young man buried in a peatbog on Isle of Lewis in 1700s to go on display
A well-preserved knitted bonnet and personal belongings of a young man who was buried in a peatbog on the Isle of Lewis in the 1700s are to be displayed in a new exhibition. In 1964, the body of a young man was discovered on Arnish Moor, south of Stornoway. Forensic analysis at the time revealed…
Read MoreIn a Nutshell: Calum Munro, Scorrybreac
Calum Munro may have recently appeared on the Great British Menu, but now his focus is back home in Skye on his own restaurant Scorrybreac as it opens for the season. Launched in 2013, the eatery is named after his parents’ home. He originally launched Scorrybreac in their front room, with Calum in the kitchen…
Read MoreBobby Cruickshank: The war hero turned golfing pro who became a legend of the game to be honoured in Scotland
He was a war hero turned golfing pro who is today considered a legend of the game in America. But the story of Bobby Cruickshank is less known in his home of Scotland. Born in 1894 in Grantown-on-Spey, Cruickshank enlisted in World War One, enduring the horrors of battle and the loss of his brother.…
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