Posts by Kenny Smith
New Opera Highlights show to tour Scotland this spring
Tickets are on sale now for a new vaudeville-inspired Opera Highlights show that travels around Scotland to 18 local venues, including in the Outer Hebrides. Starting on February 8 at Websters Theatre in Glasgow’s West End the tour visits Birnam, Midmar, Fochabers, Tain, Wick, Harris, North Uist, Isle of Barra, Ardfern, Lochranza, Cove, Newton Stewart,…
Read MoreTwo days to enter Glencairn Glass crime writing short story comp
If you’re an author with a murderous imagination, a crime that needs capturing or a deadly deed to document, then time is still on your running. The Glencairn Glass – the world’s favourite whisky glass – and sponsor of the McIlvanney and Bloody Scotland Debut crime-writing prizes, is looking for crime short stories, having launched…
Read MoreKirsten and Robin pick up consulting awards
A sheep specialist and a manager with more than 30 years’ experience have picked up special awards from SAC Consulting. The RC Stewart Prize is awarded annually to the person, or persons, who have contributed significantly to the development of consultancy work at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). With Covid affecting last year’s preparations, this year…
Read MorePlanting 1000 new trees after climate change event
Four of Scotland’s much-loved hotels have come together to plant over 1000 trees this Christmas in partnership with Trees for Life – a rewilding charity which plants trees across the Highlands. In the spirit of COP26 the voco Grand Central and Kimpton Blythswood Square in Glasgow and Kimpton Charlotte Square and InterContinental Edinburgh The George…
Read MoreNew trustees join the Wigtown festival board
Wigtown Festival Company has welcomed two distinguished new trustees to its board. The organisation makes a highly significant contribution to the community, culture and economy of Dumfries and Galloway – and the whole of Scotland. It best known for the annual Wigtown Book Festival but also runs an ever-growing programme of events year-round, including the…
Read MoreMysteries as people vanish on a Scots island
The fictional island of Bancree, a place inspired by the author’s trips to the Scottish isles, plays host to a story of mystery and intrigue about a teenage girl and a string of disappearances. People aren’t only arriving on Bancree – they are disappearing too. When a mysterious man and his daughter move into isolated…
Read MoreCelebrating Scots best-selling writer Alistair MacLean
A documentary marking one of the planet’s best-selling authors is being shown tonight. April 2022 sees the centenary of the birth of Scottish novelist and screenwriter Alistair MacLean. His action-packed thrillers have sold more than 150 million copies. The Guns of Navarone, Ice Station Zebra, Where Eagles Dare and When Eight Bells Toll – were…
Read MoreKiltwalk volunteers given a special thank you
Two volunteers have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to Kiltwalk with special banknotes from headline sponsors the Royal Bank of Scotland. The banknotes carry the Kiltwalk serial number to commemorate Scotland’s mass participation walking events that raise funds for charities across the country. Each volunteer will also receive a £1,000 donation to their chosen…
Read MoreSpecial menu created to celebrate Robert Burns
To celebrate Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh has announced a special Robert Burns Celebration Menu. The menu will be available to diners for one week only from January 24-29 and will consist of a classic Scottish three course menu featuring traditional dishes using locally sourced ingredients. Diners will be invited to begin…
Read MorePitlochry Festival Theatre makes Theatre of the Year shortlist
Pitlochry Festival Theatre has been shortlisted for Theatre of the Year at the prestigious The Stage Awards 2022. The Stage Awards, in association with Tysers Insurance Brokers, celebrate the best achievements in UK theatre in the past 12 months. The awards recognise performing arts organisations and teams who have been making fantastic work and those…
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