Posts by Kenny Smith
Dog-friendly guide to eat out and tourist spots
A new website to find canine-friendly venues in Scotland is kicking off this weekend. Dog Furiendly is bringing an interactive website for dog owners this Sunday, 22 July. The website will serve as an authentic platform for listing pubs, cafĂ©s, restaurants, shops, visitor attractions and events which allow dogs on the premises. To celebrate, Dog…
Read MoreBubbles & Brunch bring business leaders together
A unique event to bring together a community of thinkers and leaders who are passionate about sharing ideas is taking place next week. The Bubbles & Brunch event is back at Hutchesons, Glasgow’s award-winning restaurant located in Merchant City, which will host the brunch event on Friday, 27 July, with business pioneer Jacqui Low. Shifting…
Read MoreReclaim your lunch break with an express spa
Did you know that the average UK worker only takes around 20 minutes of their lunch break? This is because many feel feel that they won’t be able to complete all of the tasks they need to during the day. While it’s important to stay on top of work, not taking time to eat, rest…
Read MoreAll ready for the skirl of pipe band championships
Preparations are in full swing in the build up to the 19th Scottish Pipe Band Championships. The event has grown to be one of the biggest free pipe band competitions in the world and is this year taking place in West Dunbartonshire, bringing significant economic benefit to the area. More than 100 bands and 25,000 people…
Read MoreMaritime disaster’s centenary will be marked
An event to mark the centenary of one of the worst UK maritime disasters is taking place at the end of this year. The Iolaire Working Group has announced that the public will be able to reserve tickets for the Iolaire Community Remembrance Event from 9am, on Monday, 10 September. The Iolaire was carrying sailors…
Read MoreThe Caledonian Canal’s history will be staged outdoors
The amazing true story of the Caledonian Canal is being brought to life – in the great outdoors. Fort Augustus, at the heart of the Great Glen, will become Scottish Canals’ latest outdoor pop-up theatre venue this summer. Waters of Time, the new bespoke Canal Theatre play produced by The Walking Theatre Company, is set…
Read MoreFirm picks charity partner for 150th birthday year
A famous Scottish food group is this year celebrating its 150th anniversary – and chosen a worth cause as its charity partner. Baxters will be working together with Macmillan Cancer Support throughout its 150th year in a bid to raise over ÂŁ100,000. The funds will support two Macmillan nurses for a year, enabling them to…
Read MoreWatch this Scottish gin change colour before your eyes
A unique Scottish gin that changes colour when tonic is added is now in shops. Supermarket ALDI has partnered with McQueen Gin at the Trossachs Distillery in Callendar to launch a very special limited-edition Forest Fruits Colour Changing Gin, which will only be on sale until September. Exclusively available from Scottish stores, the two-tone gin…
Read MoreHighland whisky will make fringe show debut
A Scotch whisky is set to make debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe next month. Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky will make feature in an interactive new event series exploring the traditions behind Scotland’s slowest whisky stills. Taking place on selected dates from 3-26 August at Cannonball Restaurant and Bar on Castlehill, Unhurried – Glengoyne’s…
Read MoreAchieve a summer glow during a refreshing break
A Scottish independent hotel group has added a new seasonal Spa Day to its Macdonald Spa Collection. As parts of Britain sizzles in a summer heatwave, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts are helping guests achieve the ultimate summer glow, as it announces a new seasonal addition to its spa collection. Partnering with leading luxury skincare brand, Elemis,…
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