Posts by Kenny Smith
Working in the garden good for mental health
Britain’s gardeners value time spent outdoors more highly for their mental wellbeing than as a source of exercise. That’s according to research conducted by Quilter Cheviot Investment Management, headline sponsors of BBC Countryfile Live. Nearly nine out of ten (88%) respondents agreed that gardens provide a good space for mental wellbeing. This was more important…
Read MoreLots to sea and do at the Scottish Maritime Museum
A host of activities have been lined up for this summer at the Scottish Maritime Museum. Based on Irvine Harbourside in North Ayrshire, a variety of extra special events and activities are coming up this month. Clydebank-born, former shipbuilder turned award-winning artist Tom McKendrick will push the more romantic ideals of life onboard Scottish built…
Read MoreDid you know that tea grows in the Highlands?
Scotland has many fantastic items when it comes to natural produce – whisky, fruit, vegetables – but one that doesn’t automatically spring to mind is tea. But two women have launched a Scottish grown black tea and are helping to cultivate Scotland’s rich history in the tea industry. Erica Moore from eteaket tea in Edinburgh…
Read MoreFarm transforms for family bike and outdoor festival
Mountain bikers and lovers of family fun in the great outdoors are in for a real treat at the end of August as The Eliminator MTB Weekender returns. Supported by EventScotland, part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate, it will be back at Parkhill Farm, Newburgh, Fife from Friday 31 August to Sunday 2 September. The everyday…
Read MoreBlair Castle ready to offer a unique package
One of Scotland’s most iconic romantic destinations is offering couples the ultimate Highland castle wedding for less than ÂŁ100 per guest. Blair Castle is offering the deal, newly unveiled for 2019, as the fairytale wedding package promises to deliver an authentic Scottish experience for 100 guests or more for just ÂŁ99 per person. Set in…
Read MoreCoveted prize for two Dundee heritage sites
Dundee’s Verdant Works and Discovery Point – two of Scotland’s favourite visitor attractions – have won the coveted Sandford Award. Independently judged, the Sandford Award is a stamp of approval for education at a heritage site. It recognises the hands-on learning, workshops and facilities at Verdant Works and RRS Discovery, which both make social history…
Read MoreGraham helps British riding team to feel champion
An Ayrshire man has helped the British Young Rider Team win gold at the Young Rider European Championships in Fontainebleau, France. Ayrshire’s Graham Babes, riding under the title sponsor banner of Team NAF, did Great Britain proud by winning team gold. Going into the competition as the current Young Rider Champions it was an incredible…
Read MoreUp to 20 new jobs created as ÂŁ1.7m wine cafe opens
The first phase of a ÂŁ1.7million wine cafĂ© and luxury food and wine boutique has launched in Edinburgh. Creating 15-20 jobs, One20 Wine CafĂ© is a two phase ÂŁ1.7m project to bring luxury wine and food at affordable prices to Edinburgh’s New Town. Situated at 120 Dundas Street, it is serving a wide range of…
Read MoreDive into the Perthshire countryside
An exceptional property nestled in the Perthshire countryside is offering buyers the opportunity to purchase their dream home in the most tranquil of settings. Delford House, a Georgian home which has been carefully refurbished in recent years, is set among 1.9 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds in the picturesque village of Kinnaird, Perthshire. A…
Read MoreRestaurant to open in former Royal Bank HQ
A multi award-winning restaurant is opening its doors in the Scottish capital this week. Hawksmoor – the highly anticipated 185 cover steak and seafood restaurant from Will Beckett and Huw Gott – is situated within a grand Art Deco banking hall on St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. It features a locally inspired menu and unique interior,…
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