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
Whenever my son has a play date over, he tells them: “No need to take your shoes off: if anything your feet will get dirtier from being in here.” Some shriek with joy at the outrageous housekeeping joke; others are solemnly literal.
February 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Whenever my son has a play date over, he tells them: “No need to take your shoes off: if anything your feet will get dirtier from being in here.” Some shriek with joy at the outrageous housekeeping joke; others are solemnly literal.
May I interest you in some nourishing culture coming up in Scotland over the next week and beyond?
Perhaps you’d prefer to read it in print, in which case do buy the Times in Scotland today - it’s all in the Alba supplement .
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
Perhaps you’d prefer to read it in print, in which case do buy the Times in Scotland today - it’s all in the Alba supplement .
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
Five things to see in Scotland: from Waiting for Godot to Giants
Plus: a celebration of The Sopranos, brand-new Beacon Book Festival and the comedian John Tothill gets a laugh out of his near-death experience
www.thetimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:17 PM
May I interest you in some nourishing culture coming up in Scotland over the next week and beyond?
Perhaps you’d prefer to read it in print, in which case do buy the Times in Scotland today - it’s all in the Alba supplement .
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
Perhaps you’d prefer to read it in print, in which case do buy the Times in Scotland today - it’s all in the Alba supplement .
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
Rosie Jones is coming to Glasgow next week, starring in a play that explores sex and disability. See (We Indulge in) A Bit of Roll Play at Tramway.
Interview in print in today’s Times Scotland.
www.thetimes.com/article/a8e0...
Interview in print in today’s Times Scotland.
www.thetimes.com/article/a8e0...
February 14, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Rosie Jones is coming to Glasgow next week, starring in a play that explores sex and disability. See (We Indulge in) A Bit of Roll Play at Tramway.
Interview in print in today’s Times Scotland.
www.thetimes.com/article/a8e0...
Interview in print in today’s Times Scotland.
www.thetimes.com/article/a8e0...
Why do they call it “retirement” and not “eternity leave”?
February 13, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Why do they call it “retirement” and not “eternity leave”?
I thoroughly recommend finding yourself a crow to walk with.
February 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
I thoroughly recommend finding yourself a crow to walk with.
I spoke to Russell Howard about, among other things, how Mock the Week was a great education in joke-writing on subjects outside of his life. Interview in today’s Metro. Catch him on tour now.
February 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I spoke to Russell Howard about, among other things, how Mock the Week was a great education in joke-writing on subjects outside of his life. Interview in today’s Metro. Catch him on tour now.
Here’s Booker nominee Graeme Macrae Burnet on his love of Glasgow, Debbie Harry and the Applecross Inn. See him at Granite Noir in Aberdeen on 19 Feb.
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
Graeme Macrae Burnet: Glasgow was a young writer’s idea of heaven
The author on being nominated for the Booker prize, his latest novel and how his life is just a series of micro-embarrassments
www.thetimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Here’s Booker nominee Graeme Macrae Burnet on his love of Glasgow, Debbie Harry and the Applecross Inn. See him at Granite Noir in Aberdeen on 19 Feb.
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
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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.