Esther Rutter
Esther Rutter is a writer and artist based in Fife. Her first book, 'This Golden Fleece' (Granta), traces the cultural history of the art of knitting and won a Society of Authors’ Roger Deakin Award.
Recent articles by Esther Rutter
Shetland guide: TV series, the pony, and how to get to the islands by ferry
Escape to a wild archipelago at the crossroads of the North Atlantic and the North Sea, where the drama of the landscape outdoes any action seen in the eponymous TV crime series. Here is our visitor's guide to Scotland's Shetland Islands.
British sheep breeds and how to recognise them
There are more than 90 different breeds of sheep in the UK, all with their own characteristics, appearance and habits. Here's how to recognise the most common.