Friends of Begg x Co - Andrew O'Hagan
Read our interview with Ayrshire-born author Andrew O'Hagan, as we discuss his new book 'Mayflies', how Ayrshire inspires his writing and his memories of the post-punk era in Scotland.
Film Club - Angela Freeman
Angela Freeman, Senior Front of House Manager at the Glasgow Film Theatre, tells us about her favourite films. "In my time living in Scotland, film and trips to the cinema have always been a passion and a highlight of my life. I have been hugely fortunate to work in a film environment for many years and with GFT and Glasgow Film where film lovers of all ages are guaranteed to find a special place to watch movies together!"
What Does Climate Change Mean for Cashmere?
Climate change is on everyone’s minds, from the forefront of the US election right through to the impact of our everyday choices like the food we eat and the things we buy. On a warming planet, we all can already see the effects of climate change and as we continue along a worrying path of increasing temperatures, the cashmere industry is one of many industries that’ll face increasing hurdles and challenges.
"Swiss Darning has become a passion of mine over the last few years. It's such a creative way of giving clothes a new lease of life and making them completely personal and unique."
Read our interview with artist and Friend of Begg x Co Ted Le Swer as we discuss what inspires his art, exciting upcoming projects and his book recommendations.
"We started the happy pear as a veg shop in 2004 age 24 to try to create a happier, healthier world and build community. We have over 1 million followers across all our social channels including nearly 30 million views on our youtube channel. We have a farm, coffee roastery, studio for filming and love what we do!"
Read our interview with Health & Beauty Writer Camilla Hewitt. She shares some amazing images caught whilst being an incredible open water swimmer. Discover how Camilla is coping with lockdown on the Isle of Wight.
Riccardo is a local that grew up in Gourock, in this interview he reveals what the pool meant to him growing up. Learn more about Riccardo's story.
"Originally from Alexandria but Gourock has been my home for almost 25 years." An avid swimmer Jim has been going to the Gourock pool for 25 years. Read more about his experiences and how he is coping during lockdown.
"I am a retired primary school teacher who is having a lockdown holiday away from helping to look after my beautiful 5 grandchildren." Frankie lives opposite the Gourock Yacht Club on the promenade. Frankie has also shared some incredible images of the Gourock Pool, where we shot our SS20 The Lido campaign.
