“Robertson also believes coorie is especially relevant in the winter when it suggests shelter. "When it's cold, wet and windy outside, and… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“It's easy to identify tourists on Edinburgh's Royal mile. They're the ones bound in knitted scarves, wearing puffa jackets and woolly hats… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“5. Thou must set the scene with tunes. Road trips aren't the only time a decent playlist is required. How we consume… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“We spend prolonged periods in pubs and restaurants after all, whiling away the hours with friends, waiting in vain for the weather… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“Coorie isn't just a decorative extra. Amid trying circumstances, Scots and honorary Scots have dug deep and fought through. The result of… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“Coorie also takes into account the unique trials of living in Scotland. Instead of allowing the weather or the geography to shape… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“4. Thou shall attempt a staycation, even if thou detests the word staycation. There are two types of people in the world.… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“Scots are an inquisitive bunch. They ask questions, pick over the finer details and want counter-arguments backed up. Sometimes there can be… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“Meanwhile, the must-haves we're encouraged to lust over bombard us from every direction. Jewellery. Clothes. Technology. Cars. In pursuit of them, the… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“Coorie isn't concerned with spending cash needlessly. It doesn't want you to empty your purse and wait until the next trend comes… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“Coorie gardens all have a place that encourages reflection and peacefulness.” — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“2. Thou shall not fear the cold. So many coorie activities involve being outdoors: hiking demands a steely core and constitution, exploring… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“A portrait can change its character depending on where it is placed and what light it receives.” — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“Coorie's newfound role has been helped along by the fact it is a beautiful word. Derived from Old Scots, there is something… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“On these pages are ruminations on identity past and present. The key to a coorie life is right in front of us… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“Meanwhile, the must-haves we're encouraged to lust over bombard us from every direction. Jewellery. Clothes. Technology. Cars. In pursuit of them, the… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“Studies suggest that Scots spend less on home décor than anywhere else in the UK, but what we do spend big on… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“In Scotland, you know you're in good company when a friend or family member pats a small space on their couch and… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“1. Thou shalt respect Scotland's history but not become a pastiche. Tradition is a dish best served fresh, so instead of perpetuating… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“3. Thou shall keep it Scottish (where possible) Money in the pocket of small businesses is cash that helps local people and… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“The spaces around us define so much more of our lives than we might at first think.” — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“For some, this idea was a shade too close to the lifestyles our Nordic cousins. Hygge and lagom, the Danish and Swedish… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“The ideal coorie scene should reflect a balance of the outside and in. Bring to mind a day spent Munro-bagging or loch… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“Coorie has long been synonymous with nestling affectionately into a loved one, but only recently has it entered everyday parlance as a… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
