Posts by Kenny Smith
Scottish produce at the heart of revamped hotel
Scottish produce is the order of the day at one of the capital’s favourite restaurants. Chefs at The Restaurant at The Bonham Hotel have been hard at work, creating some of the tastiest summer dishes, showcasing the best seasonal produce that the country has to offer, to celebrate more quality cuisine than ever before.. Making…
Read MoreJust William appears at this year’s Fringe
Just William is one of the enduring fictional characters of the 20th century, and he’s appearing at the Fringe this year. Shedload Theatre is currently bringing Richmal Crompton’s Just William’s Luck to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running until 26 August, at Underbelly. Crompton’s beloved stories of the invincible William Brown burst to life in an…
Read MoreWorld’s only psychic duck plays its part in Fringe
A show about wonderful women, strange encounters and a fairground mystery that occurred on the Welsh coast many moons ago… all told with the aid of the world’s only psychic duck! Ada Campe has been performing her unique and exciting blend of comedy, variety, magic and shouting at various comedy and cabaret nights across the…
Read MoreBalgove’s latest Night Market takes place this evening
Balgove Larder is hosting its latest summer Night Market today. With a programme of live music, crafts, street food and of course, the best food and drink from the farm shop, shoppers will be able to stock up on fresh produce from the Balgove Larder’s master butchers and vegetable growers as well as a range…
Read MoreEurovision Young Musicians coming to Scotland
When you think of the word ‘Eurovision’, the high camp and drama of the song contest springs to mind, but there is a more refined side to the organisation as well. This year’s Eurovision Young Musicians 2018 will see young artists from 18 countries taking part, as the competition comes to Scotland for the first…
Read MoreFelicity goes nuts in her new Fringe show
The Fringe was a sadder place last year with the Felicity Ward shaped hole that was so glaringly obvious in it. But this year, after a two year hiatus, she’s hyped up, jumped up, and ready to Bust a Nut. In fact, she’s been busting a nut since her last Fringe appearance. She got married,…
Read MoreScottish Opera ready to make its festival debut
Scottish Opera is performing at the award-winning Lammermuir Festival in East Lothian for the first time this September, with a new semi-staged performance of Benjamin Britten’s The Burning Fiery Furnace. Soloists, chorus and instrumentalists perform Britten’s colourful and exotic Church Parable in Haddington’s mediaeval St Mary’s Parish Church, telling the tale of Nebuchadnezzar and the…
Read MoreTori is Thirsty for Fringe Festival success
Direct from sell-out shows in New York, LA, London, Mexico and Provincetown, newcomer Tori Scott celebrates poor life choices and an unconditional love of vodka in her riotous Edinburgh Fringe debut. Join Tori and her band The Shame Spirals on an audacious musical journey of slurred autobiographical stories and songs she stole from other people.…
Read MoreBurns centenary book located at charity sale
A chance find at a charity book sale has been found to be a literary gem. Cassie Kennedy was attending the sale and knew she had stumbled upon something special when she uncovered a copy of The National Burns. After a bit of online research, she came to realise that the book is indeed historically…
Read MoreContemporary home with equestrian facilities
Timeless country living in a contemporary home of elegant design and finish, is now available in a most idyllic rural setting. Kinvaid House, in Moneydie, Perthshire, is presented for sale by Rettie & Co. It is set within approximately six acres of well-established grounds, which include a splendid garden with Riparian rights over the Schochie…
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