Posts by Kenny Smith
Work begins to restore a hidden Scottish landmark
The ÂŁ128,894 restoration of one of the Borders’ most fascinating landmarks is underway. Work on the Monteath Douglas Mausoleum, near Ancrum, is being done thanks to the efforts of a group of local volunteers and a six figure funding package. Grants from the Fallago Environment Fund (ÂŁ59,444), WREN’s FCC Scottish Action Fund (ÂŁ59,450) and BCCF…
Read MoreBuy a little bit of history from the last 72 years
Costumes worn by Glenda Jackson are among the weird and wonderful items that can be picked up in Glasgow this weekend. Ahead of Saturday’s On the Move event, which includes a once in a lifetime sale of Citizens Theatre memorabilia, a number of the weird and wonderful items available to buy, including items worn by…
Read MoreScottish artworks to go on international loans
Works of art from Aberdeen’s renowned collection will be exhibited in Sweden, Japan and Spain as part of a programme of international loans. Councillors gave their backing to the plans, which continue Aberdeen’s proud history of facilitating the worldwide display of key pieces. The programme includes the loan of a John Singer Sargent self-portrait to…
Read MoreFormer team-mate does his bit to support Doddie
Former Scotland rugby captain Gordon Bulloch will tomorrow set off to scale his own Mount Everest. It’s the latest show of support by internationalists for Doddie Weir’s campaign to find a cure for MND. And he is calling on rugby fans to join him. Bulloch won 75 caps for Scotland in a career with West…
Read MoreYou have to try this mouth-watering beef dish
We’ve another fantastic recipe to share with you, courtesy of Gary Phillips, the head chef at Kilcamb Lodge on the Ardnamurchan peninsula. There’s plenty of top drawer produce to cook at Kilcamb, where the menu changes with the seasons but is always filled with local produce: venison and beef from Tigh Dhub croft, smoked fish and…
Read MoreRemembering those who gave their lives to fishing
A tribute to Scots who have lived, worked and died in the fishing industry is to be unveiled next week. The eagerly anticipated Aberdeen Fishing Memorial, which commemorates the major contribution fishing has made to the city’s life and heritage, will be unveiled on Wednesday, 27 June. The bronze figures – one of a man…
Read MoreThe 178th Royal Highland Show begins tomorrow
There’s less than 24 hours to go until the 178th Royal Highland Show gets underway. As always, the event will take place at the Showground in Ingliston, when visitors will descend on the outskirts of Edinburgh from not just all over Scotland, but from the rest of the UK. Around 200,000 visitors – and around…
Read MoreNTS holding several events to mark the summer solstice
The National Trust for Scotland is marking the longest day of the year (Thursday 21 June) by putting on a series of special events at its properties across the country. From Threave Garden in Dumfries and Galloway to Glencoe in the Highlands, the Trust has organised 13 unique events which will help inspire the country…
Read MoreIdeal family living with fantastic lochside views
A traditional country farmhouse with outbuildings, over 11 acres and has exceptional views over a loch is now for sale. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, Orwell Farmhouse lies between the villages of Milnathort and Wester Balgedie in Perthshire, one of the most attractive areas of Scotland, making it ideal for family living. Orwell Farmhouse is…
Read MoreScottish school pupils could be trained in CPR
Pupils at schools in a Scottish city could be set to become real lifesavers. Aberdeen City Council is to work with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to bring forward proposals to introduce CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training in secondary schools. The charity is bidding to improve cardiac arrest survival rates by supporting the roll-out of sessions…
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