Posts by Kenny Smith
Barn conversion offers unspoiled country views
A charming five-bedroom detached steading in an idyllic rural setting is now for sale. This is a unique opportunity to acquire Drumallan Barn in Kinbuck, Dunblane, offering spectacular views over unspoiled countryside. Set in stunning and generous garden grounds the property also offers an adjoining one and a half acre (approx) field suitable for grazing.…
Read MoreFamous Scots painting returns to its homeland
One of Scotland’s most impressive paintings has returned home to Scotland after a spell in the Netherlands. The National Trust for Scotland’s Fyvie Castle after a successful stint at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam where it was viewed by almost a quarter of a million people. The life-size Pompeo Batoni portrait of Colonel William Gordon (1736-1816)…
Read MoreBartenders came to Scotland wanting GB title
Bartenders from all over the UK have descended on Scotland to take part in the Diageo Reserve World Class GB Bartender of the Year 2018 competition. Last night, the final took place at the word-renowned Gleneagles Hotel, where Daniel Warren from Last Chance, Nottingham, was crowned the winner of this year’s competition. The two-day final…
Read MoreWork begins to restore a hidden Scottish landmark
The £128,894 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 (£59,444), WREN’s FCC Scottish Action Fund (£59,450) 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…
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