Joe Gibbs Joe Gibbs is a farmer, writer and columnist for Country Life who lives at Belladrum in the Highlands. He is also the founder of the Tartan Heart Festival. 'Getting your portrait painted isn't much more than a vainglorious act of self-love; here's why I'm doing it anyway' Our columnist Joe Gibbs has been sitting for a portrait, despite a few misgivings. Here's what he's learned. Joe Gibbs: An African Grey can place an order with Alexa — but Glaswegians aren't quite so lucky Our columnist Joe Gibbs on his struggles to get his smart speaker to do what he wants it to. Joe Gibbs: 'He's clearly convinced the laird that, if he is vaccinated, he will be controlled like a drone via a remote console by lizards in tailcoats from somewhere near Middle Earth' Joe Gibbs' dispatches from his farm in Scotland take in vaccinations, conspiracy theories and pulling teeth. Scottish Wildcats: Six things you should know about the 'Highland Tiger' and how it's fighting for survival in 21st century Britain Once widespread across the British Isles, there are now fewer than 100 pure Scottish wildcats left. Joe Gibbs considers whether curiosity or interbreeding killed the ‘Highland tiger’. < Previous