Posts by Kenny Smith
Go batty for the rare wildlife at whisky distillery
A Scotch whisky distillery is home to the UK’s most north-westerly population of rare brown long-eared bats – and it’s holding a special Bat Safari. These bats, as well as a colony of common Pipistrelle bats, which were discovered nesting in the roof of Borodale House, prior to the distillery build. Raasay’s nocturnal residents were…
Read MoreReview – Edinburgh: A Personal View in Photography
Bewitched by Edinburgh on a visit to the city as a young boy, Douglas Corrance captures his personal view in photographs that span five years. With work published in Rolling Stone and National Geographic Traveller, Corrance turns his attention to the capital’s alluring charm in all its diversity. Replete with architecture that reflects Edinburgh’s countless epochs of…
Read MoreIsland hotel has a private beach and great views
A striking Victorian country house with a private beach and magnificent views over Loch Scridain is now for sale. Presented for sale by Savills, Tiroran House is a detached country house which sits in an elevated position overlooking Loch Scridain on the Isle of Mull. Originally a Tackman’s home, and dating back to the late…
Read MoreBid to grow barley own home soil continues
A Scots distillery is taking part in a second year of barley variety trials. After a successful barley variety trial on the island of Raasay in 2017, Isle of Raasay Distillery will determine which varieties grow and ripen on the island. Raasay Distillery has the ultimate long-term objective of growing enough barley on Raasay to…
Read MoreCelebrate the summer with this strawberry recipe
Summer and strawberries; it’s a match made in heaven. Nothing says British summer-time more than sitting back with a glass of something bubbly, whilst enjoying some delicious, British-grown strawberries. Courtesy of our friends at Scottish-bred AVA Strawberries, we have a fantastic dessert recipes that is sure to be a hit. AVA strawberries offer the best…
Read MoreHandy hints to keep your garden going during the heat
The effects of this summer’s blistering heat and dry weather has been showing up on the greens of Carnoustie with The Open. The normally verdant fairways have been a shade of burnt yellow, with green areas hard to find, showing just what a warm summer it’s been so far. The weather has hit many Scots…
Read MoreBotanic gardens are a hive of activity this summer
Folk music, ghost stories and horticulture are just some of the attractions to a Scottish botanic garden. Exotic conservation plants from the southern hemisphere complement activities of a very local nature, including a touch of the supernatural, at Logan Botanic Garden, near Stranraer. A new ‘island’ bed dedicated mainly to plants of South Africa and…
Read MoreSecret Garden at Gleneagles inspires afternoon tea
Gleneagles’ Michelin star chef has thrown open the door of his secret garden as the hotel runs a series of exclusive afternoon teas. Andrew Fairlie is preparing for the first in a series of collaborative afternoon teas taking place at Perthshire’s Gleneagles Hotel from August to November. As part of this exclusive series, acclaimed Scottish…
Read MoreThe Macallan’s new edition series comes to the four
The fourth release in The Macallan’s Edition Series has been released. This is an annual limited edition series that explores the Macallan’s approach to whisky making and exposes the detail of its creation, showcasing the skill of its whisky makers. The Edition Series are a unique selection of oak cask styles are combined to yield…
Read MoreEnjoy Scotland’s dramatic dark skies under canvas
Families who enjoy the great outdoors can get together under the stars early next month. They are being offered the chance to join an overnight camp out beneath the dramatic dark skies of the Craigengillan Estate near Loch Doon – Europe’s first UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve – from Saturday, August 4 to Sunday, August 5.…
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