Posts by Ellie Forbes
The Hebridean Baker: Christmas Mess
From his latest book, The Scottish Cookbook, Hebridean Baker, Coinneach Macleod shares his recipe for Christmas Mess. ‘If you need a festive dessert in a hurry, this Black Forest Eton Mess is the perfect choice – with the added bonus of using store cupboard ingredients,’ Coinneach says. ‘This recipe combines the rich, indulgent flavours of…
Read MoreInside The Hebridean Baker’s New Cookbook: ‘My recipes are intentionally cosy and wintery, I love that style of cooking’
We caught up with The Hebridean Baker, Coinneach Macleod, to talk about his new book, The Scottish Cookbook. And he shares some of his favourite festive recipes with us including his Hogmanay Clootie Dumpling and Christmas Mess. It’s easy to see why Coinneach Macleod is adored by his loyal followers who can’t seem to…
Read MoreWilliam Gillies: A fresh look at one of Scotland’s most important painters
William Gillies adored Scotland. One of the 20th century’s most influential artists, he often travelled around our wee nation sketching and painting, inspired by the landscapes around him. So it seems only fitting the latest exhibition of his work will take a tour around the mainland and to the Scottish islands this year, and into…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Mhairi Collie: ‘I have been an Outlander fan for a long time’
Mhairi Collie on being inspired by Alexander McCall Smith, not making it through A Little Life by Hanya, Yanagihara and her love of the Outlander series. The first book I remember reading: I think it would have to be an Enid Blyton – probably the Famous Five. I still remember all the different characters…
Read MoreLife With Dumfries House: ‘King Charles wills you to do your very best, I have never had a boss with so much passion’
Head of horticulture for The King’s Foundation, Melissa Simpson, talks to Scottish Field about her love of gardening as a child, her work overseeing the gardens at Dumfries House and Highgrove and what makes King Charles such a special boss As the daughter of a father who served in the forces, I grew up…
Read MoreReview: 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…
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