It was one glitzy but nerve-wracking do. Friday night saw the Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards take place at the Kingsmills in Inverness, and I was there with Kathleen, my best pal and wingman. I’d never been […]
I’ve had an ear worm all week … and it’s a Burns song, of all things! I am completely blaming Colin Macleod, Kathleen Macinnes and Alex Macdonald because I heard it last Friday at An Lanntair’s ‘Alternative Burns Night’. It […]
Armed with bacon rolls, croissants and hot coffee, publishing company Acair Books held a press launch this morning to mark the start of their 40th anniversary year. Acair holds a special place in my heart as it was my first ever […]
“Get out of your own way” — as someone who’s come up with Plans B, C and even D just in case Plan A didn’t work out, this has to be one of my favourite motivational quotes. And this New […]
If you’ve made New Year’s Resolutions this year, I bet most of them boil down to being a better version of yourself. Mine certainly do. Lose a few pounds, be more patient with the kids, that kind of thing. I […]
Want to be a writer? If you do, you’re not alone. “Everyone has a book in them,” said Christopher Hitchens. But he added: “In most cases that’s where it should stay.” If every other person wants to write a novel, […]
I have been a journalist for a good few years now and have written about all manner of things in that time, some of them challenging. But the articles I have always struggled with most are the ones like this; the […]