Posts by Ellie Forbes
Tributes Paid to Scottish Hotelier Ken McCulloch
Doyen of Scottish hospitality, Ken McCulloch has died in Glasgow, aged 76. Born in Glasgow in 1948, Ken McCulloch went on to become one of Scotland’s most successful and innovative hoteliers. He began his career with British Transport Hotels as a young Commis Chef, working in the kitchens at The Malmaison restaurant in Glasgow’s Central…
Read MoreLife With St Andrew Botanic Gardens: ‘The answers to society’s biggest challenges all involve a different relationship with plants’
Harry Watkins, director of St Andrew Botanic Gardens, on growing up with gardeners as a child, experimenting with new ideas and how what we thought we knew about nature is being challenged. I’ve always enjoyed being outdoors, my mum is a great gardener, and her passion has been a massive influence on how I…
Read MoreHamish Martin: ‘Known as the tree of knowledge, hazel was one of the first trees to colonise these lands on the retreat of the ice age’
Gardening columnist Hamish Martin delves into the history of the hazel tree this month and explores how it became entrenched in our ancient history, beliefs and customs. Why choose Hazel for the month of January when you can harvest the leaves in spring for medicine and the nuts in autumn for food. It isn’t…
Read MoreLet there be light: The best of Scotland’s winter light fsetivals
Festivals across the country are bringing bright lights to the dark nights, and they make for top-notch photo opportunities. In our January magazine we shine the spotlight on some of our favourite pictures. From the rural woodlands of Beecraigs Country Park to the city trails of Aberdeen, Scotland’s light festivals are illuminating our long winter…
Read MoreProducer’s Corner: Hannah Brown, PEAT’D
Peat has long been used in Scotch whisky. Its unique aroma makes any ingredient taste richer, deeper and more complex, and so it seemed only natural to Hannah Brown that it could be used in other products. In 2017 Hannah set up her own drinks business Tongue In Peat – a peat smoked Bloody Mary…
Read MoreA stitch in time: Reviving Scotland’s historic fabrics with Sophie Younger
From teenage dress-making to preserving and reviving some of Scotland’s most historic fabrics, Sophie Younger has always been passionate about needlecraft. Brought up near Stratford, Sophie describes convent-school classes in knitting, embroidery and dress-making as the first of two ‘apprenticeships’ that initiated her love of needlecraft. ‘I was allowed to take over the dining table…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Fiona Watson: ‘As a historian I adored Hilary Mantel’s commitment to research and being faithful to the facts’
Fiona Watson on reading the Narnia books as a child, her favourite book of the year and being inspired by Hilary Mantel. The first book I remember reading: The one that springs to mind is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as I read all the Narnia books when I was nine or…
Read MoreWinter wildlife with Rosanna Forbes
Rosanna Forbes shares her collection of seasonal winter wildlife pictures with Scottish Field. From a majestic sea eagle to a young tawny owl, Scotland’s landscape is the perfect place for Rosanna to capture her stunning snaps. Read more Wildlife stories here. Subscribe to read the latest issue of Scottish Field.
Read MoreLife With Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home: ‘You can try not to get attached to the dogs, but it’s inevitable’
Rachel Halliday a kennel assistant at Edinburgh Dog and Cat home talks to us about her love of animals, the joy of seeing dogs being rehomed and how emotionally demanding the job can be. I have always loved animals of all shapes and sizes. Some of my earliest memories are of my grandparent’s dogs…
Read MoreStitched in time: 200 years of Scotland’s treasured textiles go on display at Dovecot Studios
Treasured Scottish textiles, many of which have never been on display before, will be at the centre of an exhibition at Dovecot Studios this year. An extraordinary collection of textiles held by the National Trust for Scotland spanning 200 years will come together for the exhibition, Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art. After two years of painstaking…
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