Posts by Kenny Smith
An indoor pool at this enchanting Georgian property
A charming family home with an indoor swimming pool and mature gardens is now for sale. Presented to the market by Rettie, Tynebank House, in Haddington, East Lothian, is an enchanting Georgian property dating from the early 1800s. The property is ‘B’ listed and has a fascinating history. It was built for a merchant returning to…
Read MoreHonouring those who preserve Scottish heritage
People and groups who do their bit to protect Scottish heritage are being urged to enter the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards. Nominations opened to find those Angels who have played a special part in caring for, recording and celebrating the nation’s historic environment. Last year’s awards honoured a range of diverse projects across the country,…
Read MoreLondon theatre coming straight to Scotland
An acclaimed London theatrical production is to be broadcast into Scottish cinemas next month. Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, s the third play in the Classic Spring Theatre Company’s year-long Oscar Wilde Season at the Vaudeville Theatre, will be broadcast live by satellite to 420 cinemas across the UK and Ireland on Tuesday, 5 June,…
Read MoreBistro Deluxe has a new Sunday Supper Club
Edinburgh foodies now have the chance to extend their weekend with a new Sunday Supper Club in the capital. The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel has launched Bistro Deluxe by Paul Tamburrini, offering guests the chance to dine on a deliciously crafted, mouth-watering menu and prolong their weekend with an overnight stay at the luxury four-star hotel…
Read MorePerth tenants are set for wheelie good time
An 81-year-old Perthshire pensioner has teamed up with his local school and council to help older people get back on their bikes. Norman Ridley, a former Salvation Army Officer who resides at Bield’s Quayside Court in Perth, has joined forces with Perth High School and Perth and Kinross Council to bring Cycling Without Age to…
Read MoreArtists will be picture perfect at new exhibition
An exhibition of new paintings takes an award-winning Scottish artist back to his roots. North by Chris Bushe is a collection of sumptuous paintings filled with texture and light, being shown at the Open Eye Gallery in Edinburgh. Born in 1958, Chris spent his childhood in Tornaveen, Aberdeenshire, before studying Drawing and Painting at Gray’s…
Read MoreExhibition marks Scotland’s love of linen
Art, design and history have been interwoven to create a fascinating new exhibition that aims to rekindle Scotland’s ancient love of linen. Our Linen Stories, which is accompanied by talks and other activities, will be launched in the exhibition space at Custom Lane in Leith today (Saturday, 5 May) and will later tour Scotland, Northern…
Read MoreFalkirk Wheel ready for trans-Atlantic challenge
One of Scotland’s most iconic tourist attractions is to take part in a cross-Atlantic battle. The Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift is embarking upon a challenge to see how many canoes and kayaks it can hold at one time as part of a revolutionary festival on May 13. The Wheel has been…
Read MoreGet ready for some fantastic inflatable fun
Fun and laughs are in store this summer when the longest continuous inflatable obstacle course in the world returns to Scotland. The new Labyrinth Challenge, which is over 1,000ft long and includes more than 30 fun obstacles in five-themed zones, comes to the BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh this June. The pop-up attraction, owned and…
Read MoreTickets now available for first shows at new home
Tickets are now on sale for the first two productions to be staged during the Citizens Theatre’s first season away from home. While temporarily presenting work at Tramway, Citizens Theatre audiences can be assured that productions will retain all the hallmarks that have earned the Citz a reputation for presenting consistently excellent main stage productions…
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