Ghillie BaŞan

Ghillie BaŞan is an award-winning writer, broadcaster, food anthropologist, storyteller and tourism provider in the Scottish Highlands. She grew up in East Africa, worked as journalist in Istanbul and the Middle East and as a freelance food and travel writer in India, Southeast Asia and North Africa. Her interest in diverse culinary cultures has culminated in over 50 books, many of which have been nominated for, and won, prestigious global awards. Ghillie has been described as ‘one of the finest writers on the Middle East’, she has presented and contributed to a variety of radio programmes, and she produces her own podcast, Spirit & Spice, featuring food and drink stories in Scotland. Spirit & Spice is also the brand name for her Whisky and Food Experiences which attract visitors from all over the world. Ghillie has also given Ted-style talks in Canada and Ireland, she has been a winner of the Highlands and Islands Innovation in Tourism Award and is a recognised food tourism ambassador for Scotland.