Posts by Kenny Smith
Sir Walter Scott’s home for sale – at over £1.25million
Sir Walter Scott’s favourite home, a magnificent A-listed mansion set above the River Tweed, is for sale. Ashiestiel House, in Clovenfords, Selkirkshire, is presented for sale by Savills, this magnificent home has four reception rooms, seven bedrooms, seven bath/shower rooms, two secondary bedrooms, a gardener’s cottage, outbuildings, a garage, gardens and parkland. Set above the…
Read MoreA prestigious home in an original estate setting
An outstanding executive home occupying a large private site within the original walled garden of a prestigious development is now for sale. The Walled Garden in the Daviot Estate, near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, is presented for sale by Galbraith. As you enter the electric gates the property stands handsomely with a south facing position surrounded by…
Read MoreLandmark celebrates ancient link with Ireland
A new landmark at the Beinn Ghlas wind farm in Argyll has been officially opened. Onshore wind generation firm Ventient Energy threw its support behind the newly created landmark, which was commissioned by the original landowner. Sam Macdonald, who owned the land overlooking Loch Etive, commissioned Scottish sculptor and public artist David Wilson to design…
Read MoreWhy Scottish cities are smiles better than London
Edinburgh is the ninth-most ‘LOL’ city on the planet, according to a new survey. The study for MoveHub.com compared 67 major cities all around the world on how many comedy clubs, comedy shows, comedy festivals and social media mentions of the word ‘LOL’ there are per 100,000 people to determine the ultimate destinations for the…
Read MoreSo you think you want to open your own distillery?
It seems that barely a month goes by in Scotland without news of another new distillery being created. It takes guts, the patience of a saint and a considerable amount of cash to get a whisky distillery up and running. However, unlike many other investments if it all goes wrong, you can also drown your…
Read MoreThe Grand Cafe is all set to thrown open its doors
One of Edinburgh’s most magnificent Old Town venues will this week open to the public at Grand Café at the Scotsman. After a six month restoration and inspired by the grand cafes of Europe, the new North Bridge venue promises a welcoming, relaxed drinking and dining experience to suit all tastes and occasions, juxtaposing a…
Read MoreA midsummer night’s beer festival comes to Scotland
A north-east beer festival is to pass the £100,000 charity milestone as it welcomes thousands of visitors this week. The fourth Happening will be held from Thursday, June 28, to Saturday, June 30. About 5000 people are expected to flock to the Happening, which will boast 120 beers from around the UK and the world,…
Read MoreMark is a man on a mission – to save salmon
The Atlantic Salmon Trust’s new chief executive is on a mission to find out why its numbers are falling. Mark Bilsby has been named as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the trust, replacing Sarah Bayley Slater who leaves the post after two and a half years. With more than 20 years’ experience as…
Read MoreScottish sea spotters wanted for whale and dolphin watch
Scottish sealife lovers are being asked to play their part in this year’s National Whale and Dolphin Watch. Run by the Sea Watch Foundation, a national charity based in New Quay, West Wales, they work to improve the conservation and protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises in British and Irish waters. Rhiannon Nicholson, National Whale…
Read MoreGet ready for a fantastic knight out this weekend
Noble knights will battle it out at Linlithgow Palace this weekend as two days of spectacular jousting returns. Visitors will hear the thunder of hooves and the clashing of lances as the jousting tournaments kick off at 1.30pm and 3.15pm in the main arena, on Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July. There will be…
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