Posts by Ellie Forbes
Review: 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…
Read MoreFormer Scotland rugby captain leads epic ride to Rome to raise money in memory of Doddie Weir
Former Scotland rugby captain and motor neuron disease (MND) campaigner Rob Wainwright OBE will lead more than 240 cyclists and crew on an gruelling journey to Rome to raise money for the foundation set up by the late, great Doddie Weir. Wainwright, who played 37 times for Scotland and once for the British and Irish…
Read MoreReview: Rio, Edinburgh ‘The seven different styles of steaks are as good in quality as in quantity’
The best thing about Jamie’s Italian in Edinburgh was the space it occupied in the city centre’s historic Assembly Rooms. With its high ceilings, ornate cornicing, imposing chandeliers, horseshoe bar area and grand proportions, it had a gravitas that wasn’t always matched by the food that was served. Now that the Pukka One has departed…
Read MoreScottish Terriers fall out of favour with dog lovers as puppy numbers plummet
A recognisable mascot for some of the UK’s most iconic brands, it was once the most popular dog breed in the country. But now the future of the Scottish terrier could be under threat as the breed has fallen out of favour with dog lovers in Britain. The small, distinctive Scottie, which is the adopted…
Read MoreWhisky Galore! Dream job for dram lovers at The Single Cask
A once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity for whisky lovers has come up with Scottish bottler The Single Cask. The firm, home to a warehouse in Glenrothes with more than 3,000 casks, has announced they are recruiting for their first-ever specialist panel of ‘Taste Masters’ to help in the nosing, tasting, bottling and creation of their luxury single…
Read MoreTurner Prize winning Scottish artist Martin Boyce opens Fruitmarket celebrations
Turner Prize winning Scottish artist Martin Boyce is opening a new exhibition in Edinburgh, to celebrate the Fruitmarket’s 50th anniversary. The Glasgow based artist’s sculptures rework the textures and forms of the built environment. Using the iconography of the everyday he creates poetic landscapes which merge interior and exterior spaces. Boyce last showed at Fruitmarket…
Read MoreAncient faces brought back to life at Perth Museum
Dramatic facial reconstructions of people who lived up to 4,000 years ago will go on display in Perth, thanks to advanced DNA techniques. Cutting-edge technology was used to bring our ancient ancestors back to life and visitors to Scotland’s new Perth Museum will come face to face with four individuals from the past. It comes…
Read MoreHighland Games trophy missing for 90 years returns home
A Highland Games trophy missing for nearly 90 years has returned home after being found in England. The coveted Rose Bowl trophy was awarded to the top-performing competitor at the annual Cabrach Picnic and Highland Games in Moray, which was stopped back in the 1930s. But in 2022 the games were revived by The Cabrach…
Read MorePhoto Essay: Water of Leith and Dean Village
Photographer Rachel Bolton heads out around the Water of Leith to capture some incredible pictures. When living in a city, it can be difficult to get away from the hustle and bustle, especially if you aren’t able to travel out into the countryside. Luckily, Edinburgh is not only a place of vibrant and exciting opportunities,…
Read MoreRuined township on Isle of Skye discovered under 1977 tree plantation
The ruins of a township dating from the 17th or 18th centuries have been revealed on the Isle of Skye. Remains of houses, byres, barns and corn-drying kilns were discovered during forestry operations in Glen Brittle. Archaeologists from AOC Archaeology had been surveying the site before the trees were harvested on behalf of Forestry and…
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