The second half tones it down, allowing the solid ensemble to get grips with the meat of the play; but as Catrine learns to allow her son to choose his own path, and we feel the familiar theme of letting go of the past creep in, you can’t help but feel Arnott has teased out the more trite aspects of the source material, resulting in a kind of irony; it’s precisely not letting go of the past that makes Gunn so valuable to us. (Kinghorn) An autumn storm is grumbling through the Baltic, the sky as dark and troubled as the sea. On the little Danish island of Bornholm, fresh herrings are being salted for the winter, as they have been for thousands of years, to keep humans going during the hungry months ahead. Kim Rømer and his five staff have been working since before dawn to get a tonne of the fish, newly caught in the Kattegat, into barrels of brine and vinegar while they are still firm and fresh. H allberg-C ampbell Johan, “Last of the Silver Darlings”, Anglers Journal, 25 Aug. 2015, < www.anglersjournal.com/adventure/silver-darlings/> (consulted 6 Oct. 2016). Herring: the word comes from the Old German for ‘multitude’. Photograph: David Trood/Marine Stewardship Council The British herring fishery pre-dates the capture of many other species and in 1295 Edward I decreed that the Dutch should be allowed to fish from Yarmouth for herring ‘unmolested’ – (not much change there then!!) and of course competition ensued and struggles for the control of the herring fisheries were inevitable, giving rise ultimately to the emergence of the Royal Navy as protector of the shoals.

Put another saucepan on the stove, bring salty water to the boil and cook soba noodles for up to seven minutes, until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse in cold water for one minute to add a nice shine to the noodles, then return to saucepan. North-east artist, Shelagh Swanson is set to transform her local eatery with special commissioned project as part of its refurbishment. Using the handle of a spoon, scoop out the two smaller pieces of lobster from the parts that were joined to the claws and place in the head cavity.Our head chef, Craig Somers was recently featured in local lifestyle magazine Trend and he shared his delicious Scallops recipe...why not give it a try for yourself? My Uncle David Morrison has lived his entire life on Gaelic-speaking Scalpay—Norse for “scallop island”—on the east side of the Outer Hebrides, about 35 miles from the Scottish coast. The island is just 4 kilometers long—one of 15 in the archipelago that are inhabited. The narrative and the characters are captivating and we are carried along like the waves on the shore.

It could be tempting to think of the analogical link with the first representation of Christianity. 5 Yet, what is sure is that “silver darlings” have always been part of the Scots’ History and life, traditions, customs, culture, symbolism and imagery; the “herring-bone” pattern is currently used in masonry, skiing and slope climbing ( Chambers Dictionary , 2016, p. 752). It belongs to their past and cements the generation links. In everyday language, the “herring” can be metaphorical. In their book, Sophia Kingshill and Jennifer Westwood mention a few proverbs and catch-phrases using the word “herring”: for example, “to throw a sprat to catch a herring” or “herring gutted” to describe a very thin man, or “to draw a red herring across the path” that is to say to distract from a subject by raising a side issue. There are about two dozen sayings that could be cited. Old English hering (Anglian), hæring (West Saxon), from West Germanic heringgaz (cf. Old Frisian h (...) As a story it is full of pathos and describes the lives and changes of two generations after the Clearances where superstition, family bonds, survival on the land and sea, love and loss. It is also Finn's bildungsroman from boy to manhood, from his mother's baby to skipper of his own boat and the possibility of his own family. Drain the spinach of the hot water, leave in a colander for a few minutes, then squeeze out all of the liquid. Overall, then, for the most part I found the book slow-going and longed for a plot to carry me forward. However, I found the look at this way of life interesting, interspersed with occasional dramatic episodes that for brief periods brought it thrillingly to life.Perfect for family get-togethers, romantic dates and special occasions, the menu features a new selection of mouth-watering starters and shellfish dishes along with flavourful mains with plenty of options for seafood lovers, as well as something for the meat lovers too. Using a ladle, pour all the poaching liquid over the noodles to reheat for one minute. Divide the noodles and liquid into four large bowls, and top up with boiling water so they are fully covered. F isher Philip, “Silver Darlings”, < www.britishtheatreguide.info/otherresources/fringe/fringe10-50.htm#silver> (consulted 30 Sept. 2016). Director of The McGinty’s Group, Allan Henderson, said: “We are extremely delighted to relaunch the new and improved Silver Darling to the public. With its unique setting a key feature for us, we were determined to revitalise the restaurant and create something special that would not only complement the surroundings but also provide the city with a memorable dining experience.

For better or worse, Neil Gunn is probably the best-known writer to emerge from the Scottish Highlands, having been born in 1894 in the tiny village of Dunbeath, in the far north-east of Scotland. I sometimes pass through Dunbeath on work assignments, and I have seen signs for a little museum the village maintains in honour of its famous son. As I was within worktime I had no chance to stop, and to be honest I’m not that big a fan anyway. I had previously read two of his novels and thought they were only middling, but “The Silver Darlings” is his most famous work and one I had always thought to try. Place scallops flat side down into the pan and sear until lightly caramelised(about 1 and a half to 2 minutes) turn over the scallops and lower the heat slightly and cook for the same length of time on the other side. James Maskrey’s double artistic expertise, as a Caithness glassmaker and a tale-teller fascinated by Scottish History, offers a precious museum-preserved reliquary to the nation’s past, as well as to her symbolic fish and trade. As such, the urn-like exhibits help keep their memory alive. They can also be regarded as didactic reminders of national greed and folly, a lesson to bear in mind for future generations. Included in a transtextual cluster, James Maskrey’s works complete a form of inverted ekphrasis, and parodying Horace’s coined phrase Ut pictura poesis, we could talk about Ut sculptura poesis. Despite what some people may believe, the industry is heavily regulated, and although these super trawlers sometimes have the reputation of being partly responsible for overfishing, this is far from the truth. They abide by very strict quotas and spend the best part of the year tied to the pier. Fishing boats, particularly those in Shetland, are family businesses where the younger generations take over as the older men retire. Fishermen are very much aware that they have to leave a viable and healthy industry for those following in their footsteps. The notion that fishermen want to empty the seas for profit is misguided. I had heard much about Scalpay. My family is from Scalpay. My father was born there, and he and his family left when he was 5 years old.

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A rber Edward (ed.), 1882, “Typical Case of a Dutch Family Fishing”, in An English Garner, in Gatherings from our History and Literature, Birmingham, FSA & c., vol. 4. Although wordy at times the author gives the reader a lot to think about and not just pictures of what life in Scotland used to be for so many that were living on the edge of poverty. The readers is able to ‘get inside’ the characters’ thoughts, feelings and motivations, not just through dialog but through the ups and downs of life itself. L aplace Philippe, 2006, Les Hautes-Terres, l’histoire et la mémoire dans les romans de Neil M. Gunn, Besançon, Presses universitaires de Franche-Comté. We managed to get some fantastic pictures of the area which will make this piece truly unique whilst complementing the new surroundings. I am working full time on the project right now and I am very excited to see it come to life.”