Posts by Kenny Smith
The light fantastic is returning to Scotland
Spectra, Scotland’s festival of light, is to return in 2022. It will create a stunning lightscape across Aberdeen and bring four days of family friendly fun to Aberdeenshire. Scotland’s premiere light festival, SPECTRA takes inspiration from Scotland’s Year of Stories in 2022. From the Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 February, SPECTRA will once again light…
Read MoreBruadar whisky liqueur launches new recipe and bottle
Award-winning single malt Scotch Whisky liqueur Bruadar has undergone a relaunch which includes a new recipe and look. After months of experimentation the brand’s single malt contribution has been increased slightly, resulting in a higher strength. This also provides more pronounced vanilla and fruity notes from the whisky, which creates a beautiful balance of flavours…
Read MoreWin a chance to discover Edinburgh’s literary heritage
A new competition has been launched offering a pair of literature lovers a once-in-a-lifetime prize – the chance to explore Edinburgh’s literary heritage accompanied by one of the city’s most famous writers, multiple award-winning author Ian Rankin OBE. The competition prize package also includes return travel to Edinburgh, two nights’ accommodation at YOTEL Edinburgh, a…
Read MoreA life-long love of music in a charming autobiography
Scots and music are a combination that’s as old as the hills. Whether singers and groups in the charts today, heading back to the eighties with Simple Minds, the sixties with Lulu, and before that with traditional verse, there is definitely something in our water that makes us musical. The GG and Me is the…
Read MoreOne of One whisky auction raises £3 million+
More than £3 million has been raised for good causes, after the Scotch whisky industry came together for a charity auction. Over 40 exceptional whiskies and experiences found new owners from all over the world on December 3, when the first in a series of auctions under the banner The Distillers One of One took…
Read MoreTullibardine launches its latest limited edition bottling
Tullibardine have added The Murray 2008 as their tenth expression to the highly coveted Marquess Collection. This Limited Edition Highland single malt, distilled in 2008, has been matured in first-fill American oak casks and bottled at cask strength. The Marquess Collection, launched by the distillery in 2016, is a nod to famous historical figures who…
Read MoreOban bids to bring visitors to the town all year round
A new plan to bring more tourists to Oban has been revealed. Wild About Argyll has teamed up with Bid4Oban to promote the town as a must visit destination, in a bid to drive visitors to the area in 2022 and beyond. The ambitious plans will see the launch of a number of Love Oban…
Read MoreThe story of St Columba comes to our TV screens
Warrior, poet, holy man: the revealing life story of one of Ireland and Scotland’s most important saints is told in a new documentary, airing tonight. Columba: The Bold Saint celebrates 1500 years since the birth of Calum Cille. Broadcasting simultaneously on BBC ALBA and TG4 on December 7 to celebrate the anniversary, this documentary echoes…
Read MoreCoorie revealed as our favourite Scots word
A survey commissioned by a Scottish hotel group has revealed ‘Coorie’ as the nation’s favourite Scots word. Coorie – which means to snuggle in, or to be cosy – was selected by almost one third (30%) of more than 2,000 respondents in the survey commissioned by Crerar Hotels. The revelation comes hot on the heels…
Read MoreA fine Victorian family home with eleven bedrooms
A beautiful Victorian home with eleven bedrooms has been brought to the market. Dating from 1846, Sunbank House was originally built as a fine family home, and is now presented for sale by Bell Ingram. The property was sympathetically extended in 1994 adding a further wing which mirrored the original part of the house. The…
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