5 Rothesay characters you’ve never heard of

Step back to 1800s Rothesay and meet five of Bute’s most unusual characters — from the mischievous Daft Jock to the mysterious ‘O’ Man. Unearthed from a 1913 article, these stories bring the island’s forgotten personalities vividly back to life. Continue reading 5 Rothesay characters you’ve never heard of

Ailsa GilliesSeptember 15, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Editorial

The Price of Pomegranates

Transformation. Death and rebirths. The duality of beauty and pain. The messiness that comes with ‘pomegranates’, the metaphor for a life rich with experience.

These are all the things that Ailsa Gillies explores in this visceral and raw piece of lyrical prose. Continue reading The Price of Pomegranates

Ailsa GilliesApril 2, 2025April 3, 2025Leave a comment