Posts by Ellie Forbes
Woodlands, Inverness: Home designed by renowned Scottish architect Alexander Ross goes on sale
A country house in Inverness designed by the renowned Scottish architect Alexander Ross has gone on the market for £1.25 million. Built in 1863, Woodlands stands as a tribute to Ross who was one of Scotland’s most influential architects. His extraordinary architectural career spanned over five decades, during which he undertook around 1,000 projects, leaving…
Read MoreIn a nutshell, Chef David Smith: ‘I tried pig’s brain once, it was the weirdest thing I’ve ever eaten’
David Smith is the Head Chef at The Dipping Lugger in Ullapool, Wester Ross. What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: I’d have to say it would be our scallop dish in which we use both the meat and the roe in a sauce to be served with it. Describe your…
Read MorePitlochry Festival Theatre: Playwright Frances Poet on her adaptation of Sense and Sensibility
Award-winning Scottish playwright Frances Poet is bringing her new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved Sense and Sensibility to the Pitlochry Festival Theatre. We caught up with her amid rehearsals to hear what life’s been like working on the play and what audiences can expect from the show. When did you first read Sense and…
Read MoreEdinburgh International Film Festival: Saoirse Ronan to be on the red carpet as The Outrun is premiered
Hollywood star Saoirse Ronan will open this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival with the UK premiere of a new film based on Orcadian writer Amy Liptrot’s memoir The Outrun. The Brooklyn actress has already been praised for her performance in the film following previous premieres at the Sundance film festivals. The book describes Amy’s return…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Denzil Meyrick: ‘They say the purpose of fiction is to remove the reader to another place’
Denzil Meyrick on his memories of being read Treasure Island by his grandmother, his favourite three books of the year so far, and being inspired by the the late Angus MacVicar. The first book I remember reading: The first book I remember was Treasure Island, read to me by my grandmother, Margaret McMillan. I…
Read MoreReview: The Old Manor Hotel, Lundin Links
The sea really does have my heart. So it doesn’t take much to convince me a weekend away on the coast is a good idea. A hop, skip and a jump along the motorway and I’m on the sand in the Kingdom of Fife. I am here to stay at the Old Manor Hotel in…
Read MoreScottish coastal estate with incredible views to Orkney Isles and its own private island on sale
A Scottish coastal estate with incredible views to the Orkney Isles and its own private island has gone on the market for £1.5milion. Rispond Lodge Estate in Sutherland comes with a B-listed principal house, holiday cottages, sheltered harbour, moorland, and beaches. Set on the shores of Loch Eriboll, the historic estate has beautiful views to…
Read MoreStrathallan shooting academy’s Molly Hall hopes to be top shot: ‘The Olympics is every athletes dream’
When Molly Hall is not studying for her A Level exams she is at the shooting range practising her clay pigeon shooting. It’s a male dominated sport, says 18-year-old Molly, but she is helping to break the mould, honing her gun skills at Strathallan School’s Shooting Academy, the only facility of its kind in Scotland.…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Caroline Eden: ‘My favourite place to read is on a quiet train, going anywhere’
Caroline Eden finds comfort away from the road in her basement Edinburgh kitchen. In her latest book she cooks recipes from her travels, reflects on past adventures and contemplates the kitchen’s ability to tell human stories. The first book I remember reading: As soon as I was old enough to read on my own…
Read MoreScottish Nature Photography Awards: Winner Charles Everitt on Scotland’s botanical landscape
From delicate wildflowers to dramatic landscapes, this year’s Scottish Nature Photography Awards create timeless portraits of our picturesque wee nation. For this year’s winner Charles Everitt, Scotland’s botanical landscape provides the ultimate inspiration. His picture Lily of the Valley, taken in Edinburgh, placed first in the Scottish Botanical category and was crowned the winner of…
Read More