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Ghillie Basan: Food, Whisky, Life

Name: Ghillie Basan: Food, Whisky, Life
Start: 2025-06-12T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-06-12T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Buccleuch Marquee

Ghillie shares tales from her Highland home, blending wild food and whisky with stories of spice, nature, and culinary adventure.

Thursday, 12 June 2025

6:45pm ‐ 7:45pm

Buccleuch Marquee
Harmony Garden and Orchard, St Mary's Road, Melrose, TD6 9LJ

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Step into the wild world of award-winning writer, broadcaster and food anthropologist Ghillie Başan, the ‘original spice girl’ and one of Scotland’s most inspiring culinary voices. In Food Whisky Life, she shares rich stories of her remote Highland life, pairing wild food and spices with whisky in unforgettable ways. With over 50 books and a global following through her Spirit & Spice experiences, Ghillie brings nature, flavour and hospitality to life. Join her for a fascinating event full of tales and whisky tasting in celebration of soulful Highland living. Attendees must be of legal drinking age. 

Sponsored by Lochcarron of Scotland