Posts by Kenny Smith
Eden Mill’s first whisky sells for £7100 at auction
A bottle of single malt whisky from Scotland has fetched a record-breaking price at auction for the first release from a distillery. Eden Mill’s bottle number one of 300 from the Limited Release First Bottling, the first drops of whisky to be distilled and bottled in St Andrews for nearly 160 years, achieved a record…
Read More£5000 reward to find those poisoning dogs and buzzards
A £5000 reward for information leading to the prosecution and conviction of the perpetrator of poisonings of working dogs and buzzards in Perthshire is being offered. Police Scotland is currently investigating a number of illegal poisoning incidents which have happened in the Perthshire area over the last seven months. Edradynate Estate is offering the reward,…
Read MoreCentre celebrates the hard work of young rider Maddy
A Scottish equestrian centre is highlighting the good work of a young employee Maddy Attridge, 24, has worked in the Equestrian Centre at the Mains of Taymouth, near Aberfeldy, for nearly two years. Originally from the Isle of Skye, she has been a keen horse rider since the age of 5. After learning to ride…
Read MoreThere’s far more to school than being in class
Research by the University of Edinburgh suggests that learning experiences outside the classroom can have life-long benefits. In recent years there has been growing debate about the value of out-of-classroom experiences designed to ‘build character’. Some academics have questioned their long-term effectiveness since there are no school-based studies which follow the progress of the participants…
Read MoreBook review – The Great Drams of Scotland
What’s the story? Behind each and every dram there is a unique, colourful and tasty tale to be told. Greg Dillon, award-winning writer and blogger, walks the reader through the history of 28 Scottish distilleries and 23 iconic brands of whisky. This is more than just a guide to Scotland’s favourite tipple though – Dillon’s…
Read MoreA beautiful villa packed with period features
A beautifully presented, spacious five bedroom period villa set over three levels is now on the market. Offered for sale through Miller Hendry, Willoughby House in Crieff is set in a desirable area and with wonderful gardens and far-reaching views over Perthshire, and is a most stunning family home. This magnificent detached villa has accommodation…
Read MoreCare home offers residents a first class gym
Edinburgh’s newest and most luxurious care home is to have a state-of-the-art gym. This will give its residents access to unrivalled health and fitness support, including innovative fall prevention classes. Due to open this summer, Cramond Residence has announced an exclusive physiotherapy partnership with Balanced Edinburgh, which specialises in functional rehabilitation and fall prevention to…
Read MoreScottish crafts bidding to take over in London
Scottish contemporary crafts are being highlighted as part of London Craft Week. From studios to the high street, Scottish-based makers are set to take over London’s most renowned furniture and interiors store Heal’s. Returning to London Craft Week for the second time to further the international reach of Scottish contemporary craft Craft Scotland x Heal’s…
Read MoreSome dram fine choices ahead of World Whisky Day
Whisky connoisseurs from across the globe will unite next week to celebrate the whiskies of the world. Whether an enthusiast or a new drinker, people will be cracking open a single malt and raising a dram to the much-loved World Whisky Day on 19 May. With hundreds of whisky brands worldwide, here’s a selection of…
Read MoreMore events set for this year’s Year of Young People
This month will see celebrations for the Year of Young People 2018 stepping up a gear. From food fights in the name of science to interactive gaming and virtual reality and from breath-taking aero acrobatics to thought-provoking interactive performances, May has something on offer for all ages. Working alongside event organisers across the country, the…
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