Food, Whisky, Life

Award-winning writer, broadcaster and food anthropologist, Ghillie Başan ventures out from her existence as a ‘hospitable hermit’ to delight us with tales of her life in the Cairngorms creating nature, well-being, and food experiences that money cannot buy.

This unique soul opens her doors to invite people to sample food and whisky pairings in her remote, wild environment. She has written over 50 books on different culinary cultures and has many BBC and international radio credits as a presenter and contributor. She runs Spirit & Spice, Cookery Workshops and Culinary Experiences, hosting groups from all over the world to pair wild food, local ingredients and spices with whisky. Because of her knowledge of food and flavour, she has been dubbed ‘the original spice girl’; she has won the Highlands and Islands Innovation in Tourism Award, and she is one of Scotland’s Food Tourism Ambassadors. Food and Drink Scotland describes her as ‘an unsung hero of the culinary world in Scotland and beyond.’

Note: Along with the talk, bring your nose along for a wee dram tasting guided by Ghillie.