Ashley Davies
@msashleydavies.bsky.social
Arts journalist (comedy specialist), Times Scotland (Alba) and Metro mainly. Scotsman comedy reviews during Edinburgh Fringe. Wanging on about birds all year round.
North Berwick, near Edinburgh. She/her
North Berwick, near Edinburgh. She/her
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Fucking hell. This is shocking (and shockingly well made.)
Narcissistic sociopaths and abusers can’t see other people as human.
Neither, apparently, do elites and administrations. It’s incredible that humans need to do this. To say “I was and am a human being. Remember.”
Narcissistic sociopaths and abusers can’t see other people as human.
Neither, apparently, do elites and administrations. It’s incredible that humans need to do this. To say “I was and am a human being. Remember.”
Wow, this was a powerful ad.
Incredible, but these victims had to air a commercial during the Super Bowl to try and get justice...
Incredible, but these victims had to air a commercial during the Super Bowl to try and get justice...
February 9, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Fucking hell. This is shocking (and shockingly well made.)
Narcissistic sociopaths and abusers can’t see other people as human.
Neither, apparently, do elites and administrations. It’s incredible that humans need to do this. To say “I was and am a human being. Remember.”
Narcissistic sociopaths and abusers can’t see other people as human.
Neither, apparently, do elites and administrations. It’s incredible that humans need to do this. To say “I was and am a human being. Remember.”
What a horrible thing to do to books.
February 7, 2026 at 5:24 PM
What a horrible thing to do to books.
If, like me, you’re the parent of neurodivergent children and the idea of going on a peak-time package holiday (gah, airport sensory overload!) makes you hyperventilate, this might interest you. This review’s in print in @thetimes.com Scotland (Alba) tomorrow (Sat).
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
My family’s neuro-inclusive package holiday was a triumph
With one autistic child and another with ADHD, Ashley Davies thought trips abroad would be too difficult, but a special package helped realise her dream
www.thetimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:43 PM
If, like me, you’re the parent of neurodivergent children and the idea of going on a peak-time package holiday (gah, airport sensory overload!) makes you hyperventilate, this might interest you. This review’s in print in @thetimes.com Scotland (Alba) tomorrow (Sat).
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
Ironically, if you wandered around this shop dressed like that they’d have security follow you.
February 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Ironically, if you wandered around this shop dressed like that they’d have security follow you.
Sheryl and Russell joined me for a stroll.
February 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Sheryl and Russell joined me for a stroll.
Sanderlings enjoying the nutrients during an unusually high tide in North Berwick today. They’re so busy and resilient.
February 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Sanderlings enjoying the nutrients during an unusually high tide in North Berwick today. They’re so busy and resilient.
Beautiful light at Yellowcraigs today
February 1, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Beautiful light at Yellowcraigs today
Niche drag name for sale - Shiela Na Gig.
February 1, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Niche drag name for sale - Shiela Na Gig.
I like to think the “Thank you India” line in Alanis Morissette’s “Thank you” was originally “Thank you Center Parcs”.
January 31, 2026 at 5:39 PM
I like to think the “Thank you India” line in Alanis Morissette’s “Thank you” was originally “Thank you Center Parcs”.
There are some excellent cultural events coming up in Scotland next week. Here’s my pick in today’s Times Scotland (in print in the Alba supplement).
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
Five things to see in Scotland: from Spectra to the story of Biba
Plus: a Turner prizewinner at We Contain Multitudes, Julia Taudevin in Auntie Empire, and visual theatre, puppetry and animation at Manipulate Festival
www.thetimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:30 AM
There are some excellent cultural events coming up in Scotland next week. Here’s my pick in today’s Times Scotland (in print in the Alba supplement).
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
Another tough assignment.
Mar Hall review - in today’s Times Scotland’s Alba supplement.
www.thetimes.com/article/cf28...
Mar Hall review - in today’s Times Scotland’s Alba supplement.
www.thetimes.com/article/cf28...
January 31, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Another tough assignment.
Mar Hall review - in today’s Times Scotland’s Alba supplement.
www.thetimes.com/article/cf28...
Mar Hall review - in today’s Times Scotland’s Alba supplement.
www.thetimes.com/article/cf28...
Cindy the baboon’s memorial service is being livestreamed on Sunday. All those words in the same sentence.
January 30, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Cindy the baboon’s memorial service is being livestreamed on Sunday. All those words in the same sentence.
Foam party in North Berwick
January 29, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Foam party in North Berwick
Crow hag diaries.
January 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Crow hag diaries.
Isn’t this mesmerising? Look what the moon does to the tide.
January 28, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Isn’t this mesmerising? Look what the moon does to the tide.
Rookie move eating Fruit Pastilles on the beach in a 40mph gale.
January 27, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Rookie move eating Fruit Pastilles on the beach in a 40mph gale.
One of the most surprising things about getting older is the frequency with which you ask what hospital people went to when hurt or sick, like you’re some kind of hospital expert.
January 24, 2026 at 7:04 PM
One of the most surprising things about getting older is the frequency with which you ask what hospital people went to when hurt or sick, like you’re some kind of hospital expert.
Alba’s back from its winter break! In today: cultural fun in Scotland for the week ahead, including @marcusbrig.bsky.social and Skipness Festival of Light.
I chat with Dougie Donnelly, @chitgrrl.bsky.social gets indulgent at Vinette.
In today’s Times Scotland and all on the main Times website.
I chat with Dougie Donnelly, @chitgrrl.bsky.social gets indulgent at Vinette.
In today’s Times Scotland and all on the main Times website.
January 24, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Alba’s back from its winter break! In today: cultural fun in Scotland for the week ahead, including @marcusbrig.bsky.social and Skipness Festival of Light.
I chat with Dougie Donnelly, @chitgrrl.bsky.social gets indulgent at Vinette.
In today’s Times Scotland and all on the main Times website.
I chat with Dougie Donnelly, @chitgrrl.bsky.social gets indulgent at Vinette.
In today’s Times Scotland and all on the main Times website.
We’re going to meet some brand-new lambs this weekend but, thanks to my absolutely rubbish crumbs of BSL, I think I’ve just told my Deaf in-laws: “We welcome fat Satan on Sunday.”
January 23, 2026 at 6:19 PM
We’re going to meet some brand-new lambs this weekend but, thanks to my absolutely rubbish crumbs of BSL, I think I’ve just told my Deaf in-laws: “We welcome fat Satan on Sunday.”
Not a popular brand among those with sensory issues
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Not a popular brand among those with sensory issues
I hope Steve Coogan’s White Lotus character brings his own big plate to the buffet.
January 20, 2026 at 9:08 AM
I hope Steve Coogan’s White Lotus character brings his own big plate to the buffet.
If you’d told me a year ago that a “Steal a Brainrot event” would tear my household asunder I’d have done a Partridge shrug and gone back to arranging flowers or something.
January 17, 2026 at 8:18 PM
If you’d told me a year ago that a “Steal a Brainrot event” would tear my household asunder I’d have done a Partridge shrug and gone back to arranging flowers or something.
Fascinating. Also, White Gladis would be my burlesque name.
January 17, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Fascinating. Also, White Gladis would be my burlesque name.
There’s GOT to be a way of watching 3rd Rock from the Sun in the UK. Any advice appreciated please and thank you.
January 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
There’s GOT to be a way of watching 3rd Rock from the Sun in the UK. Any advice appreciated please and thank you.