Posts by Kenny Smith
Find your heart’s desire at Milverton Grange
If your heart’s desire is a luxurious and unusually spacious apartment in one of Scotland’s most exclusive postcodes, then the new Milverton Grange development may set your heart beating that little bit faster. Milverton Grange – from premium housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes – is a boutique development of 20 gorgeous apartments within landscaped private…
Read MoreEnjoy the Green Grass of Wimbledon with this cocktail
As we near the finals of Wimbledon, we present another cocktail to help you enjoy events at SW19. Our second Wimbledon-inspired cocktail comes to you courtesy of our friends at Oro Gin.
Read MoreWoman’s Hour host to appear at book festival
A special event focusing on women’s history is coming to this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. Dame Jenni Murray, best known for presenting BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour since 1987, will be discussing her new book. The Women of the World event, sponsored by Lanark-based biscuit manufacturer Border, will take place on Saturday 25 August…
Read MoreVote for Scotland’s most beautiful town or village
You can have your say and vote for Scotland’s Most Beautiful Town or Village. Hidden Scotland has announced the 2018 Scotland’ss Most Beautiful Town or Village competition finalist, which aims to find the most charming and picturesque place in the country. There are 35 finalists and the winner will be announced on 10 August. In…
Read MoreTake a look at The Crescent at Donaldson’s
Since the days of the Roman Empire – through to the Georgian architectural gems of Bath and Edinburgh – the crescent has symbolised a place of great import as well as offering the height of luxury metropolitan living. Now a selection of innovative and exquisite apartments, duplexes and penthouses, set within the Scottish capital’s UNESCO…
Read MoreHundreds give support to Scottish wildlife book
Hundreds of people are backing the creation of a landmark book showcasing the benefits of a wilder Scotland. Trees for Life’s crowdfunding appeal to raise at least ÂŁ20,000 has passed the 80 per cent mark in its first two weeks, with the conservation charity ‘thrilled’ by a wave of positive responses to the initiative. The…
Read MoreThis beautiful country house has incredible views
A wonderful country home with views of Ben Lomond and beyond, and an additional two bedroom cottage, is now for sale. Presented by Savills, Craighat is a wonderful country home which is thought to date from around 1875 and has been in the present family’s ownership for over 50 years. Traditionally late Victorian in design,…
Read MoreBook review – James I: Scotland’s King of England
What’s the story? In James I: Scotland’s King of England, John Matusiak takes the reader on a journey through the turbulent life of one of the nation’s most unique and intriguing rulers. The book details most every detail of James’ life, from the questions surrounding the legitimacy of his birth to detailing his personality and…
Read MoreNearly half of Scots fear their will never own their home
A half of Scottish people no longer believe they will own their own home – with just under a third believing they will. The latest How Scotland Lives research from Bank of Scotland shows a snapshot of how Scots are feeling about the idea of getting on the property ladder. Just under half (48%) feel…
Read MoreWhy not try this lovely lamb loin dish
Roland Tokaji is the head chef at Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel in Aberdeenshire. He runs the busy Tapestry Restaurant. What’s your background? I’m originally from Hungary, but I’ve been in the UK for around 15 years. Previously, I worked in Belfast for the Waterfront Hall, which is Northern Ireland’s biggest conference centre. I’ve been here…
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