Posts by Kenny Smith
It’s big, bold, bright and very hard to miss
Motorists may have spotted a caravan that’s hard to miss if they’ve been driving to Edinburgh. The McCooravan has been making its way through the Argyll Forrest en route to the Royal Highland Show in Ingliston this week. An artistic collaboration between two homegrown brands, Argyll Holidays has teamed up with the talented Steven Brown…
Read MoreA property gem that has everything you could want
A stunning coastal property situated in a fabulous, elevated position, a stones throw away from the beach is now for sale. Leim, on the Isle Of Gigha, is presented to the market by Strutt & Parker, and the six-bedroom property would make a wonderful home, holiday home or a charming boutique bed & breakfast for…
Read MoreOrkney’s music festival is just a week away
The magical atmosphere of Orkney at midsummer is being celebrated with a music festival next weekend. With the island’s ancient landscape and unique performance settings, the St Magnus International Festival has taken place annually on the islands of Orkney since 1977, and this year runs from Friday 22-Thursday 28 June. It will blend together to…
Read MoreSolar farm’s success is the power of Scotland
One of Scotland’s largest solar farms is on track to produce its highest amount of green energy in a year – helped along by a record month in May. Mackie’s of Scotland’s 7000 panel solar farm, based on the Aberdeenshire family farm, helps the firm produce its famous ice cream and chocolate while creating enough…
Read MoreFrom top tourist attraction to knight club
Edinburgh Castle will be seen in in a new light when it becomes a knight club. As part of Year of Young People celebrations, the historic venue will host Knight at the Castle, an 18-and-over event featuring young Scottish creative talent and offering a vibrant mix of activities, DJs and roaming performers, bars, street food…
Read MoreThis fantastic five will be up to par at the Fairmont
Fairmont St Andrews has welcomed five new future junior hotelier apprentices, as part of their unique three-year hospitality apprenticeship programme. Apprentices were welcomed by John Keating, general manager, to start their first day at the five-star resort. During their first year, each individual will experience different departments within the hotel, starting with the kitchen, housekeeping,…
Read MoreEarly bird offers at new housing development
Premium family housebuilder, Mactaggart & Mickel Homes, are offering a selected number of ‘early bird’ properties at their new development. Lethington Gardens is nestled on the tranquil western edge of Haddington, East Lothian, offering 33 new homes ranging from three-bedroom semi-detached and detached homes to four and five-bedroom detached properties. Mactaggart & Mickel Homes’ exclusive…
Read MoreFrench cuisine with the best Scottish ingredients
Le Roi Fou is a relative newcomer just off Broughton Street, and has been busy making a name for itself in a packed marketplace. Ambitious yet unpretentious French cuisine from chef patron Jerome Henry sees him using the best Scottish ingredients. If you’re feeling flush, try the six-course tasting menu with paired wines: it’s a…
Read MoreMore people buying classic cars as an investment
Classic cars aren’t for the faint-hearted – either when it comes to driving or purchasing them as an investment. They’ve nevertheless, grown in popularity over the past decade, with more people seeking them out as an asset over more traditional investment choices. That’s worked out for many who have decided to get behind the wheel.…
Read MoreSupermarket whisky takes home a gold award
Two supermarket whiskies have won gold and silver medals at the Scotch Whisky Masters. Lidl beat off stiff competition as the Ben Bracken Speyside Single Malt won a coveted Gold Award in the Speyside Standard category. The Standard Blended Malt award also claimed a Silver medal with the Abrachan Triple Oak Blended Malt, which sells…
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