Posts by Kenny Smith
Mark 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…
Read MoreArt Car Boot Sale will make it accessible to all
A sale designed to make contemporary Scottish art accessible to all is taking place next weekend. In a bid to drive a new wave of collectors across the country, Art Car Boot Sale is gearing up for its biggest event yet. It features more than 100 Scottish-based contemporary artists, who will come together on 7…
Read MoreGathering aims to boost Scotland’s future in tourism
Professionals from all over the world are coming together this Thursday to discuss Scotland’s future in tourism. Our country is known around the world for its incredible wealth of stories, places, heritage and historic environment, and within 2018’s XpoNorth calendar, a new and unique series of seminars has been put together aimed at helping tourist…
Read MoreNew solution launched to counter flooding danger
When glorious sunshine is covering Scotland on days like today, it’s easy to forget about the danger of flooding. Edinburgh-based inventor, Gary Martin, has pioneered a new high-tech solution to help people in flood risk areas developed through Scottish Government’s CivTech programme. Supported by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Scottish Flood Forum has…
Read MoreThis 19th century cottage has all you need today
A 19th century cottage has been beautifully modernised and upgraded. Presented by Galbraith, Bedrule Mill, near Denholm, in the Scottish Borders, has been modernised, upgraded and extended since 2005. The cottage sits within approximately 25 acres of land on the side of a spring fed fresh water rill and enjoys tremendous privacy whilst being within…
Read MoreA huge attendance at another great Highland Show
Nearly 200,000 visitors came to the 178th Royal Highland Show at Ingliston. The four day event ran from 21-24 June, demonstrating the growing appeal, of Scotland’s iconic celebration of farming, food and rural life. Organised by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), Scotland’s largest event is not only ticking the boxes in…
Read MoreNew book aims to inspire Scotland’s natural sights
Golden eagles, beavers, ospreys and pine martens will take centre stage in a landmark new conservation book aiming to inspire a sea change in attitudes towards a wilder Scotland. Scotland: A Rewilding Journey will lay out a vision of how rewilding could transform Scotland and benefit its people and wildlife. It is being supported by…
Read MoreCalling the shots as Calibre film is released
Matt Farnham reviews Calibre, released as part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. When expectant father Vaughn joins old school best friend Marcus on a hunting trip in the Highlands things, go from bad to worse quickly. After a fun first night the duo head out to the woods where a tragic accident leads to…
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