Posts by Kenny Smith
A detailed look about women in war and science
Many extraordinary female scientists, doctors, and engineers tasted independence and responsibility for the first time during the First World War. How did this happen? Patricia Fara reveals how suffragists, such as Virginia Woolf’s sister, Ray Strachey, had already aligned themselves with scientific and technological progress, and that during the dark years of war they mobilized…
Read MoreARRAN brings its hotel range to the masses
ARRAN Sense of Scotland has teamed up with Malmaison, one of the world’s leading award-winning luxury lifestyle hotels, to release an exclusive new scent to customers. Available as both shampoo and bath & shower gel, the relaxing yet invigorating Figleaf fragrance is a bespoke blend created for the boutique hotel chain, which can be found…
Read MoreJust 200 bottles of Eden Mill’s Cask Strength single malt
Eden Mill, St Andrews have unveiled an exclusive limited batch of Cask Strength Single Malt in celebration of Hogmanay 2021, with just 200 bottles available. This undiluted liquid at its natural cask strength of 60.7% came from the casks of Eden Mill’s 2021 Release Single Malt, which launched in November to mark St Andrew’s Day.…
Read MoreThree more in the running for Scotland’s Best Dog
The search for Scotland’s Best Dog continues on BBC Scotland tonight (Thursday). This week’s hopeful hounds are a French Bulldog, black Labrador and a Collie who go walkies to the Scotland’s Best Dog arena in Perthshire. All three pooches will be put through their paces as they compete to be crowned Scotland’s Best Dog. Like…
Read MoreMacallan Estate unveils an extraordinary festive experience
The Macallan Estate has unveiled a unique festive experience inspired by, and carefully curated to honour, its latest whisky expression, A Night on Earth in Scotland. For one night only, on Friday 10 December, guests are invited to journey to The Macallan Estate after hours for an intimate evening of fine dining and an extraordinary…
Read MoreA beautiful home with great views on a Scots isle
A rarely available one bedroom traditional Hebridean black house situated in a waterside location has been brought to the market. Bell Ingram present Gearraidh Iain, enjoying superb sea views over the Vallay strand on the Isle of North Uist Gearraidh Iain is a traditional black house which was built by the present owner’s grandfather some…
Read MoreCheers to 90 years of sweet treats from Lees
In honour of its 90th year in business, Lees of Scotland has teamed up with Drygate Brewing Co to create a limited-edition Christmas stout. Inspired by Lees of Scotland’s famous snowball, the stout has hints of coconut and sweet mallow, with a deep chocolate warmth. The bespoke beer is the seventh in Drygate’s Convergence series…
Read MoreRare malt whisky collection for sale in online auction
A private collection of rare malt whiskies is for sale from today, at an online auction. Ulf Buxrud, renowned collector, connoisseur, author and leading educator in the whisky industry will exclusively offer his complete personal collection of Diageo’s ultra-collectible Rare Malts Selection, in a dedicated auction hosted by global market leaders Whisky Auctioneer. The Rare…
Read MoreHave you ever tried a haggis bread wreath?
Today we bring you another recipe for a Christmas a treat with a difference. The Veggie Haggis Bread Wreath will be a filling feed for any gathering, so you can get ready to rip and dip with this tantalising wreath, in a recipe from Macsween. Producing more than 1334 tonnes of haggis this year alone,…
Read MoreHandy hints to think about food waste this Christmas
Scotland’s National Chef, Gary Maclean, is calling on Scots to think fast on food waste. Research shows that just one portion of Christmas dinner wasted produces the same carbon emissions as having your Christmas lights on every day in December. Shining a light on the shocking carbon cost of food that goes uneaten, the insight…
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