Posts by Kenny Smith
A feast for your ears with Music at Paxton
A summer festival of top class international chamber musicis taking place in Paxton House on the banks of the River Tweed next month. Music at Paxton, being held from 13–22 July, will feature daily concerts offering an intimate, friendly and relaxed experience and take place in Paxton House’s splendid Picture Gallery. With its large, domed…
Read MoreA whisky selection for Society’s birthday
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is being given a 21 bottle salute to mark its 35th anniversary. Whisky legend Charlie MacLean has personally selected a batch of 21 new single cask bottlings for The Scotch Malt Whisky Society as part of its 35th anniversary celebrations. The whiskies, which range in age from eight to 29…
Read MoreFunding available to save crumbling buildings
Funding of £10 million is being made available to preserve Scotland’s past. The money comes from the latest round of the Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme, under Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) flagship conservation and regeneration funding programme. Applications are now open for local authorities, national park authorities, voluntary sector organisations and community groups to apply for…
Read MoreExceptional value is at the heart of Chez Jules
There are many places in Edinburgh offering exquisite French food with a matching price, but Chez Jules offers exceptional value. This city centre basement eaterie is owned by Pierre Levicky (of Pierre Victoire fame), and provides good bistro favourites at sensible prices. Noisy and invariably packed, it features checked tablecloths and candles in bottles but…
Read MoreA traditional cottage that’s so energy efficient
A renovated pre-1850 cottage is a truly stunning and most charming property. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Greenburn Cottage at Castle Fraser, Inverurie, Aberdeenshireis an excellent detached period property renovated in 2001 to create a well-designed, spacious home. Finished with quality woodwork alongside the traditional features of the wood burning stove, the property is immensely…
Read MorePerthshire set to welcome the cream of road cyclists
Long distance road cyclists have been catered for at this year’s Cream o’ the Croft Mountain Bike Festival. The event, running from today, Friday 15 to Sunday 17 June, is supported by EventScotland – part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate. They can look forward to the new ‘Breadalbane 160’, a 160km Audax. Riders of the Breadalbane…
Read MoreEnjoy French food? Then Bleue is for you
Maison Bleue is one of the grandees of the Edinburgh dining scene. After 20 years on picturesque Victoria Street, this Old Town favourite mixes French cuisine with North African influences to produce memorable dishes. Whether you’re after classic French dishes, tagines, or a fusion of the two, all the food here is wonderful (there are…
Read MoreKeeping Scots crops at the heart of whisky and gin
Ensuring that Scottish cereals remain the supply of choice for the whisky and gin markets will be discussed at an event. It will will be among the topics at a trials event at Cauldshiel Farm in East Lothian later this month. This event is open to farmers and industry representatives and is organised under the…
Read MorePeace and privacy in a good rural setting
An impressive five bedroom period detached property with extensive garden grounds, bordering a country park, is now available. Milladen House, in Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire is presented to the market by Galbraith. It is located on the edge of the 230-acre Aden Country Park, which provides beautiful scenic woodland walks with a heritage centre, restaurant, playground and…
Read MoreNew study claims Robert Burns may have been bipolar
A new examination of the letters of Robert Burns reveals he may have had bipolar disorder. Researchers at the University of Glasgow looked at more than 800 letters and journals written by Burns, in an attempt to analyse his mental state. Scotland’s national bard has long been recognised as someone who experienced episodes of melancholia,…
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