Elaine Downs
Originally from the west of Scotland, Elaine spent a couple of decades living and working in the festival city of Edinburgh, before migrating north to the beautiful Scottish Highlands. A lover of books and writing, she is also a science geek and believes most things can be improved with red wine.
Reviews: 15
Other Articles: 2
Kathleen Jamie
Antlers of Water
Immediate, direct nature writing that calls the reader to notice the environment
Robin Ince brings his Chaos of Delight to The Stand
Popular Radio 4 comic talks about his Darwin-inspired new show
Declan Welsh and the Decadent West
Genuine energy and excitement from politically aware Glasgow band
Billy Connolly
Tall Tales and Wee Stories
Hilarious tales capture the essence of legendary Scottish comic
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2019
Fabulous family festival in the Highlands brings people together once more
The Pearlfishers
Love And Other Hopeless Things
Emotional integrity, thoughtful lyrics and classy songs of shared human experience
Hipsway
Revived Glasgow band add the slick and sophisticated sounds of a new album to their 80s repertoire
Festival of The Spoken Nerd: You Can’t Polish a Nerd
Geeky comedy provides statistically significant laughter
Matt Haig
A warm event discussing the importance of our mental well being.
The Blueswater presents: Blues!
Exhilarating musical journey through the history of the Blues
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2018
Eclectic mix of music genres and family activities is a hidden highland gem.
Festival goers celebrate the summer at Belladrum
Elaine Downs looks ahead to the Highlands festival