“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
“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
“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
“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
“The new coorie represents a way of life where peacefulness comes from engaging with our heritage, be it in tiny ways or… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share Image
“Robertson also believes coorie is especially relevant in the winter when it suggests shelter. "When it's cold, wet and windy outside, and night has… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share
“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 no matter… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share
“5. Thou must set the scene with tunes. Road trips aren't the only time a decent playlist is required. How we consume music has… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share
“We spend prolonged periods in pubs and restaurants after all, whiling away the hours with friends, waiting in vain for the weather to ease.… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share
“Coorie isn't just a decorative extra. Amid trying circumstances, Scots and honorary Scots have dug deep and fought through. The result of these collaborations… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share
“Coorie also takes into account the unique trials of living in Scotland. Instead of allowing the weather or the geography to shape our lives… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share
“4. Thou shall attempt a staycation, even if thou detests the word staycation. There are two types of people in the world. Those who… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share
“Scots are an inquisitive bunch. They ask questions, pick over the finer details and want counter-arguments backed up. Sometimes there can be a weariness… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share
“Meanwhile, the must-haves we're encouraged to lust over bombard us from every direction. Jewellery. Clothes. Technology. Cars. In pursuit of them, the reasons for… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share
“Coorie isn't concerned with spending cash needlessly. It doesn't want you to empty your purse and wait until the next trend comes around then… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share
“Coorie gardens all have a place that encourages reflection and peacefulness.” — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share
“2. Thou shall not fear the cold. So many coorie activities involve being outdoors: hiking demands a steely core and constitution, exploring the woods… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share
“A portrait can change its character depending on where it is placed and what light it receives.” — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share
“Coorie's newfound role has been helped along by the fact it is a beautiful word. Derived from Old Scots, there is something soothing about… — Gabriella Bennett Copy Share
