Posts by Kenny Smith
Review: The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster
With a refreshing new spin on the classic legend of the Loch Ness Monster, Lari Don offers children a tender and inspiring tale. Cousins Kenneth and Ishbel cross Loch Ness in search of the famed treasure beneath Urquhart Castle so they can buy food for the winter. Driven by the legend of the castle’s two…
Read MoreSealife sightings come in from all around Scotland
Scotland’s waters are proving a haven for sea creatures. The annual National Whale and Dolphin Watch event started last Saturday, 28 July, and all around the UK, there have been plenty of whale, dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) sightings submitted. Every year, scientists at the Sea Watch Foundation lead a campaign to help members of the…
Read MoreNo two dining experiences will be the same with Nico
Scots chef Nico Simeone is to launch his own online TV mini series. In the fiercely competitive world of Glasgow dining, restaurants are always trotting out a new trick to separate themselves from the pack, and each month at 111 by Nico in Glasgow’s West End, Chef Nico Simeone is doing exactly that. TRUST is…
Read MoreA traditional crofthouse on the market in Aberdeenshire
A charming property in rural Aberdeenshire is now available. Sunnyside of Slacks is presented to the market by Brown & McRae. The property is a charming three bedroom granite built 1½ storey dwellinghouse, which enjoys an extremely pleasant rural setting, approximately three miles from the popular village of New Deer. Sunnyside of Slacks is accessed…
Read MoreTop 10 things to do in Aberdeen
Aberdeen, the Granite City, is Scotland’s third-most populous location, and has so much to see and do. Not only are its granite buildings impressive when they sparkle in the sunshine, but it offers so much to see and do. Here we present 10 things to explore in the city. 1. Visit the Leopard In the…
Read MoreCarnivore eaterie more than lives up to its name
The Carnivore, a new kid on the ‘chopping’ block, offers far more than steak and chips. We started with the unique but delicious confit duck nuggets followed by a 10oz sirloin for myself and a 16oz rib-eye for my partner. Both were cooked to perfection. Our sauces of choice were the three peppercorn and chimichurri, along…
Read MoreAn attractive home in the Scottish countryside
An attractive home in the countryside offers splendid views over Perthshire is now available. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Taigh Fuirich, located near Strathtay, Perthshire, is a south facing, detached two storey house with the benefit of off street parking for up to three cars and is perfectly situated on a hillside to take…
Read MoreBook review: Spey Flies – How To Tie Them
Veteran fly fisherman and expert fly tier Bob Veverka offers perhaps the most extensive book yet on Spey flies. Putting all he’s learned down on paper, he includes how-to-cast guides complete with step-by-step photos and informative paragraphs on the different Spey patterns and colours. A must-have for any fly fishing enthusiast, the level of detail…
Read MoreBid to drive more grouse onto Scottish tables
The Scottish country sports sector is driving forward its efforts to put more grouse on dinner tables around the country. For many years the Glorious 12th has heralded the race for fresh grouse shot on our moors to be rushed to the finest restaurants. This enduring tradition continues, but this year for the first time…
Read MoreThis country house offers everything you could want
Splendid country living could be yours, in a beautifully finished period home with a detached coach house and heated swimming pool, set in mature gardens. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, Delford House, in Kinnaird, Perthshire, is a beautiful late Georgian country home which is positioned within mature gardens and grounds. In recent years, it…
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