Posts by Kenny Smith
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This month is a busy time of year for the Scottish capital, as wide-eyed and open-mouthed tourists descend on the capital for the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In fact, the city’s population doubles in size, so that’s twice as many people looking for a decent drink. The drinks trend has now developed similar aspects…
Read MoreAnother boost for Scotland’s food producing industry
A supermarket has increase its supplies of fresh Scottish produce by over 40%. Lidl UK has announced that it is now selling more local Scots produce than ever before, with the addition of nine new fresh fruit and vegetable lines including cabbages, seasonal blackberries, curly kale, and lettuces from Scottish suppliers. Lidl’s Scottish fresh produce…
Read MoreBeer festival, seafood pop-up and afternoon tea
The five-star Gleneagles Hotel has unveiled a delicious line-up in time for the August Bank Holiday. People looking to escape the hustle and bustle of this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be able swap the urban frenzy for a luxury food experience on the 850-acre Perthshire estate, which is world-famous for its breathtaking natural scenery,…
Read MoreMusic and drama merge for a fascinating show
A production that’s part gig and part story comes to the Edinburgh Fringe, Valerie dives unflinchingly into the realities of mental illness. Fresh at the Edinburgh Fringe from huge success in Auckland and being named as stand out cabaret of the 2016 by the New Zealand Herald, Valerie is already being tipped as one of…
Read MoreMum’s the word with this tasty chicken recipe
Kirsten Gilmour, chef and owner of The Mountain Cafe in Aviemore, first came to the UK after winning a prize. She spent time cooking in New Zealand, where she won a competition for trainee chefs which allowed her to travel to London. But opening the Mountain Cafe was a big step. She said: ‘I’d never…
Read MoreEdinburgh Festival Fringe review: Brexit
Brexit has slick performances and a decent enough script, but the venue is uncomfortably hot and it feels like it should be an evening performance. All that said, if you like Yes, Minister-type humour, and are as sick of all the Brexit lunacy as I am, you’ll enjoy it. Could have done with being 15…
Read MoreFringe review: Nicholas Parsons’ Happy Hour
With slightly less of Nicholas Parsons this year than I’d hoped for, it’s still an hour of fun, none the less. No checking the watch in this show…. For this year, unless you can pick up a cancellation, prepare to be disappointed as it’s sold out, so the best advice is to book now for…
Read MoreFamily go from sourcing gin to making their own
A Scots family has put its expertise in running a gin establishment into creating its own brand. The family behind the iconic Gin Emporium, Smithies Deli, in Arbroath, is to put its intimate knowledge of the gin industry to good use with the launch of its own gin brand, Smithies Gin Company. Smithies Gin Company…
Read MoreScots spa takes two top prizes at global awards event
A Scottish spa has been claimed two impressive titles at an awards ceremony. Kohler Waters Spa at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews has been recognised as the best Luxury Hydrotherapy Spa globally and named the winner of the Luxury Golf Resort Spa in Europe in the 2018 World Luxury Spa Awards. The World…
Read MoreTranquility and comfort in architect designed home
A secluded architect-designed house built to very high specifications in 2003, offering breath-taking views sea views to the Holy Island of Iona, Inch Kenneth, Ulva and Ben More, is now for sale. Presented for sale by Savills, Torr Buan House, in Ulva Ferry on the Isle of Mull, is a place of dramatic views and…
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