Is farsainn beul a’ bhothain – there is always a welcome at the hut!
And there will be a warm welcome at Oban Waterstones bookshop on Friday, November 10, from 3-5pm, when the Hebridean Baker and the Highland hutter, AKA Coinneach MacLeod and his partner – Oban man – Peter MacQueen are in town for a joint book signing.
You’ve heard of Laurel and Hardy, Torvill and Dean, Posh ‘n Becs or Ant and Dec? Well this duo are best known as Bakes and Rakes!
Coinneach has been Scotland’s best-selling cook book author for the past two years with his series of Hebridean Baker cookbooks and biscuits from Stag Bakeries in Stornoway.
While Peter presents BBC Alba’s gardening and lifestyle series Gàrradh Phàdruig (Peter’s Garden) along with his sidekick, Seòras their Westie dog.
On Friday Coinneach will be signing his third cook book – the latest edition is called At Home and completes the trilogy.
Featuring recipes, wee stories and beautiful Hebridean vistas, and characters, in the most gorgeous photography.
Coinneach’s new book features not just cakes and puddings, but also savoury recipes, ideas for the festive period and of course cocktails! Slàinte mhòr!!!
Meanwhile partner Peter is launching his debut title, The Art of Hutting – Learn to live off-grid with the Highland Hutter. This is Peter’s first book and it celebrates all things to do with hutting in Scotland.
Huts, whether in the country, by the sea or near to home are a glimpse into nature – helping us slow down and enjoy the detail in life’s little things – and create time for self-care, health and a more sustainable way of living.
Many Oban people know the story of the MacQueen hut and this book gives context to the wider hutting movement which is sweeping across Scotland and gives ordinary families a foothold on the land and an opportunity to get back to basics.
The Oban book signing event is in Waterstones Oban from 3-5pm on Friday, November 10.