Posts by Ellie Forbes
In a Nutshell: Paul Green, The Three Chimneys
Paul Green, head chef at The Three Chimneys on Skye on his love of fine dining, and why not tasting food is the biggest sin a chef can commit. What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: I currently have it on the menu at The Three Chimneys, it features local langoustines…
Read MoreGregor MacGregor: Scotland’s most infamous conman who pulled off history’s most audacious scam
He was Scotland’s most infamous con artist who pulled off one of history’s most audacious scams. And now a new play about the life of Gregor MacGregor, the Scot who swindled the public into believing in a country that never existed, is coming to Scotland. MacGregor was an officer in the British Army from 1803…
Read MoreLetter written by Mary Queen of Scots hours before execution to go on display
A letter written by Mary, Queen of Scots six hours before her execution in 1587 is going on display in Perth. The letter was penned by the doomed monarch at Fortheringhay Castle for her brother-in-law, Henri III of Franceleft, and left instructions for the care of the staff after her execution. The letter has been…
Read MoreLine up revealed for this year’s Fort William Mountain Festival
Lovers of the great outdoors can look forward to another packed line-up of events and adventure activities at the 2025 Fort William Mountain Festival. The 2025 festival programme is bursting with inspirational speakers, creative workshops, guided outdoor activities, films, competitions and awards. Pulled together by a dedicated team of volunteers, it is said to be…
Read MoreFuture of iconic Leith Theatre secured for the future with 50 year lease
The future of the iconic Leith Theatre has been secured for the next 50 years after a charity secured a crucial agreement to run the venue. A campaign to save the neglected theatre has been ongoing for the last 20 years. The charity was formed in the wake of a campaign to prevent the property…
Read MoreRuby Mitcham: Meet the 17-year-old school girl who is already regarded as one of the most talented young artists in the UK
Her drawings as a child may have started out as smiley heads with legs. But just last month, 17-year-old Ruby Mitcham became the youngest ever artist to feature in the Society of Scottish Artists’ prestigious national art exhibition, which since it was founded in 1891 has shown the work of painters like Edvard Munch and…
Read MoreOnce Upon a Time in Scotland: Hollywood legend Harrison Ford becomes the new face of Glenmorangie whisky
Hollywood legend Harrison Ford has become the new face of Glenmorangie whisky as he dons on kilt in a series of short films released to announce the partnership. Directed by fellow actor Joel Edgerton, the Star Wars and Indiana Jones icon will appear in a series of 12 episodic films – titled Once Upon a…
Read MoreSlow Horses star Jack Lowden to reprise his role in The Fifth Step with Martin Freeman
Slow Horses star Jack Lowden is to reprise his role in The Fifth Step in a new West End production co-starring Martin Freeman. The Scottish star first appeared in the drama, written by David Ireland, at the Edinburgh international festival last year and drew acclaim for his performance as an alcoholic, Luka, who joins the…
Read MoreMegan Boyd: The life of the world’s most famous salmon fly-dresser
Nick Lindsay, Chairman of the Clyne Heritage Society, takes a look at the life of world famous salmon fly-dresser Megan Boyd, as plans for a new statue in her memory are unveiled. From humble beginnings in Brora, on the east coast of Sutherland, Megan Boyd became, arguably, the finest and most famous salmon fly-dresser…
Read MoreSuccession star Brian Cox returns to Scottish stage for first time in a decade: ‘It’s good to be back’
Succession star Brian Cox is returning to the Scottish stage for the first time in a decade as he portrays economist Adam Smith in a new production about the 2008 financial crash. The Edinburgh International Festival has announced it will open this year with a new play Make It Happen, a co-production between National Theatre…
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