Posts by Kenny Smith
From life in the F1 fast lane to creating gin
A former McLaren F1 marketing guru who went on to create an award-winning gin company is set to explain the winning formula for diversification. Andrew Mackenzie, managing director of Dundee-based Verdant Spirits, spent 10 years as creative director of the marketing arm of the McLaren Formula 1 team, working alongside legendary drivers such as Ayrton…
Read MoreHelped wanted to clean Scotland’s beaches
It’s been a great summer for Scottish beach lovers – and now they’ve being urged to join the 25th annual coastal clean up. Event organisers the Marine Conservation Society say supporters are the key to cleaner beaches, and hope more people than ever before in Scotland will take part in event from 14-17 September. The…
Read MoreAshok curries favour as chef of the year
An Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant chef is celebrating after winning Chef of the Year at the Scottish Curry Awards 2018. Ashok Ram, head chef from The Radhuni restaurant in Edinburgh’s Loanhead, scooped up this award at the awards show in Glasgow, naming him the best in the business for Scottish curry. This isn’t a first…
Read MoreCelebrating the natural beauty of Glencoe
National Trust for Scotland president Neil Oliver has visited Glencoe to recognise the site as Scotland’s newest National Nature Reserve. Joined by local schoolchildren and the charity’s staff, he unveiled a plaque to celebrate Glencoe’s new status. Neil also met with Derek Alexander, head of archaeological services, to hear about finds that had been made…
Read MoreA very busy weekend is in store for Aberdeen
This weekend a Scottish city will be enjoying two days of sporting achievement, celebration and music. Saturday and Sunday, (25 and 26 August, promise to be memorable with Celebrate Aberdeen and the Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run return to the city. On Saturday 25 August, Celebrate Aberdeen will feature the Union Street mile run organised by…
Read MoreShortlist of 10 for Scotland’s album of the year
The shortlist for the Scottish Album of the Year has been revealed. Scotland’s national music prize, The Scottish Album of The Year (SAY) Award, has 10 enthralling albums in the running for 2018. The shortlist represents an incredibly strong, diverse and important selection of albums created by artists living and working in Scotland. The list…
Read MoreSurprising result for Scotland’s best airport
Scotland’s favourite airport has been revealed – and it’s probably not the one you were expecting. Results from the latest Which? Travel airport survey have been revealed, and while Edinburgh and Glasgow both have large and popular airports, it’s a point further north which is the top in Scotland. Inverness earned the highest customer score…
Read MoreThey’re bringing music to the people of Argyll
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra take up a six-day residency in Argyll next month. From 29 September to 4 October, the residency comprises community events plus school workshops in Campbeltown and the surrounding area, including on Gigha. The week concludes with a public orchestral concert in Campbeltown’s Victoria Hall on Thursday 4 October. The BBC…
Read MoreLimited editions for National Burger Day in Glasgow
Three of Glasgow’s top restaurants have come together to bring high-rollers the ultimate feast for National Burger Day tomorrow. The Butchershop, The Spanish Butcher and Hutchesons City Grill, part of the RUSK & RUSK hospitality and lifestyle group, has launched a limited-edition selection, available from today until Sunday, 26 August. The feature luxurious burgers crafted…
Read MoreFringe festival review – Siblings: Acting Out
Ruby Wax’s two talented daughters – Maddie and Marina – perform a wonderfully absurd and very, very funny show which includes the ‘suck, tuck and blow’, ‘Molly and her Singular pube’, a brilliant ‘Women of Corinth’ sketch and exceptionally creative use of elastic bands. The Northern School Sketch was another favourite. One can only imagine…
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