Posts by Kenny Smith
Follow the Twelve Days of Christmas wooden sculpture trail
Twelve unique and striking totem pole sculptures have once again been placed across Aberdeen city centre – can you find them all and solve the Christmas puzzle to earn your festive reward? Created by chainsaw carver, Garry Shand, the carvings depict the popular carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. First launched in 2016, the trail…
Read MorePeople’s Choice Spirits Awards reveals its finalists
The People’s Choice Spirits Awards has announced its 2022 shortlist of finalists. Now in its second year and part of the People’s Choice Drinks Awards competitions, is the only national spirits awards judged by consumers, assisted by members of the trade. This year, entries have trebled, requiring the help of over 90 judges in Edinburgh,…
Read MoreA farmhouse in need of a complete renovation
A rare opportunity to purchase a traditional farmhouse in need to a complete renovation, has been brought to the market. Presented to the market by Bidwells, Strathgroy Farmhouse sits in an elevated position in rural Highland Perthshire (approximately 280 metres above sea level) on a primarily south westerly facing hillside, providing wonderful views of the…
Read MoreAn alternative haggis stuffing to try this Christmas
In our daily recipe, we today present a unique twist on stuffing for your Christmas turkey or chicken. This Moroccan spiced vegetarian haggis stuffing is the perfect accompaniment for your favourite trimmings such as roast root vegetables, brussels sprouts and red cabbage, from Macsween. Producing more than 1334 tonnes of haggis this year alone, Macsween…
Read MoreVolunteers wanted to help battle climate change
Scotland’s nature agency is supporting more than 500 community groups this year to volunteer to help tackle the nature loss and climate change emergency. Volunteers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds from all over Scotland are getting involved in hundreds of projects to put nature back on the road to recovery; protecting our plants, species…
Read MoreIlluminating a Christmas Wonderland
What better way to light up the cold December nights than with some Christmas magic and cheer? This certainly is the case with Perth’s new Christmas Wonderland riverside walk. Situated just across South Street bridge, by the river at Norrie Miller Walk, it is hard to miss with the multicoloured and welcoming glow of the…
Read MoreThe perfect read if you want to have pigs at home
For the majority of people, pigs are something that live on farms, where they are bred for eating purposes. However, that’s not been the case over the past decade – how often have we seen pictures of celebrities out and about, whilst carrying a micro-pig in their arms? Keeping Pigs is an introductory guide is…
Read MoreCelebrating Vincent Van Gogh in Scotland
A celebration of the man often called the greatest artist who ever lived is coming to Scotland. Festival Square in the centre of Edinburgh will host Van Gogh Alive, ‘the world’s most visited immersive, multi-sensory experience’ that exhibits the life and work of the seminal Dutch artist. Following a smash hit run in Kensington Gardens as London’s must-see cultural…
Read MoreUltra-rare Macallan showcased at Dubai airport
The Macallan and Le Clos have partnered to launch the extraordinary Anecdotes of Ages Collection: Journey to Market whisky. The only bottle of its kind globally, this is one of the rarest bottles ever to become available. This one-of-a-kind bottle is showcased in a specially commissioned window display at The Macallan Boutique by Le Clos…
Read MorePizza Geeks looking to give away food this month
Independent pizzeria Pizza Geeks in Edinburgh have officially launched their brand-new festive menu with a unique twist of ‘the gift that gives twice’. With every Christmas meal sold in their restaurants throughout the month of December, they will donate a pizza for their Pizza for the People Campaign to not only get people into the…
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