Posts by Kenny Smith
Seven ways to maintain your holiday tan
We all love heading off into the sun with the hope that we will return sporting a bronzed glow, but why does it never seem to last? The sun tan you spent the last week religiously building on the lounger tends to disappear after a few weeks, this is because the outside layer of skin…
Read MoreAmber gets the green light to collect award
Dunfermline’s Amber McCullough becomes the NAF Shining Star for July, for her outstanding showjumping. The 15-year-old Amber McCullough received the honour from British Showjumping through sheer hard work, dedication and ambition. Amber was nominated for the award by Aileen Craig, Lead Coach for the Central Scotland Academy. Aileen, who submitted the nomination alongside Training Co-Ordinator…
Read MoreNew Gin Terrace will be a hit during the Festival
Two of Scotland’s favourite things will come together in Edinburgh. Edinburgh venue The Hub has opened its new Gin Terrace ahead of the busy festival season. The terrace is right in the heart of the action on the Royal Mile. Set to be one of the coolest destinations this year, guests can enjoy al fresco…
Read MoreJaguars will be prowling all over castle’s lawns
Car lovers from all over Scotland are expected to attend one of the region’s biggest car shows held at the National Trust for Scotland’s Drum Castle. On Sunday 29 July, Drum Castle will play host to a huge selection of some of the finest Jaguar vehicles owned in Britain – both old and new. Now…
Read MoreA waterside location for this mill conversion
A superb 19th century mill house in the Scottish Borders which boasts an idyllic waterside location is being marketed for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Bedrule Mill sits within 25 acres of land and lies approximately two miles east of the village of Denholm. It is a remarkable four-bedroom home which has been sympathetically upgraded and…
Read MoreA double honour for Distiller of the Year Dr Bill
The man behind two successful Scotch whiskies has been named as Distiller of the Year at a renowned industry competition, for the second time. Dr Bill Lumsden, the driving force behind Glenmorangie and Ardbeg’s acclaimed whisky creation, was honoured at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) for his innovation and exceptional craftsmanship, The Glenmorangie Company’s director…
Read MoreSmiles all round at Loch Lomond Highland Games
Thousands of visitors bathed in the sunshine to watch this year’s annual Loch Lomond Highland Games. More than 8000 people attended the event, in Moss O’Balloch Park, where they were treated to a host of traditional highland game competitions including cycling, running, hammer throwing and heavy weights and the traditional tossing of the caber and…
Read MorePark’s ÂŁ1.25million boost on restoration project
A Scottish country park is to benefit from more than ÂŁ1million of lottery funding, to restore it to its former glory. Aden Country Park in Aberdeenshire has been awarded ÂŁ1.25million by the National Lottery, as part of the Parks for People programme. The funding will support the major restoration and redevelopment of both Aden’s historic…
Read MoreWhat an honour for Ghillie Archie and pony Spey
One man and his pony have received a unique prize after winning 2018 the Fred Taylor Memorial Trophy for Working Hill Ponies. Ghillie Archie Hay and Highland pony Spey from Invercauld Estate in Angus, have won the sixth annual competition, which is sponsored by London gunmaker John Rigby & Co. The estate will receive one…
Read MoreSix artists show off their beautiful glass work
A new bold and diverse exhibition of work by six Scottish based female glass makers is now on display. Edinburgh’s Doubtfire Gallery, at 3 South East Circus Place, is showcasing the talents of Amanda Baron, Jessamy Kelly, Karen Akester, Kate Henderson, Susan O’Connor and Vicky Higginson. It will run until Saturday, 25 August. Doubtfire Gallery…
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