Posts by Kenny Smith
Wee beasties of the glen are tasty haggis canapes
Looking for something different for a canape this Christmas? These crispy haggis balls pack a flavoursome punch for relatively little effort, in a recipe from Macsween. Producing more than 1334 tonnes of haggis this year alone, Macsween of Edinburgh has seen immense growth over the past year with an increase of 8% in haggis production,…
Read MoreCanadian PM hails Scots musician’s ‘astonishing feat’
One Scotsman and his dog have completed an epic 5000-mile rewilding trek across Canada. After a gruelling nine months on the road which began on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, 32-year Michael Yellowlees from Perthshire and his faithful Alaskan husky Luna have finally reached Canada’s Atlantic coast, having trekked right across the vast country…
Read MoreScottish Field’s Blair Bowman wins whisky award
Scottish Field’s whisky expert Blair Bowman has won the title of Scottish whisky Communicator of the Year, completing a stellar 2021 for whisky ambassador and consultant. The Whisky Magazine Awards recently returned to Edinburgh for the first time in two years, to celebrate the industry’s finest and announce the winners of the prestigious Icons of…
Read MoreLuxury jewellers create a winter wonderland
Independent luxury jeweller, Laings, has transformed its Edinburgh showroom into a Christmas wonderland. It features traditional rich red and gold décor, to encourage its clients to treasure the time they have with loved ones and celebrate the magic of the festive season. Putting a focus on the gift of time, Laings has launched an in-store…
Read MoreStepping back in time to the groovy sixties
There’s something rather appealing about the sixties, especially to those who weren’t there. It’s an era which marked an explosion of colour, fashion, music, television, new attitudes and revolution, which were a radical departure from the monotonous austerity of Post-War Britain. Beatniks and Beehive is the follow-up to Bob Dewar’s best-selling Soor Plooms and Sair…
Read MoreBlind tastings crown an 18-year-old Highland malt
Deanston 18 Year Old has triumphed in The Whisky Exchange’s annual tasting, taking the top spot in the only official blind whisky judging undertaken by members of the public. Deanston, a Highland distillery housed in an old cotton mill on the banks of the River Teith, claimed the crown in the 8th annual Whisky of…
Read MoreDovecot to host the works of William Morris
The archive of Morris & Co, one of the world’s best known interior brands, is coming to Scotland early next year. Dovecot, the world-renowned tapestry studio in Edinburgh, presents a new interpretation of William Morris’ wallpaper designs to celebrate UK wallpaper innovation. Opening on January 28 2022 this major exhibition highlights why Morris is regarded…
Read MoreTasty Asian-style tuna tartare bites are so easy to make
These Asian-style tuna tartare bites are a fantastic small dish to serve guests over the winter festivities. One for the sushi-lovers, this tuna tartare is incredibly simple to make, and packed with fresh Asian-style flavours – ideal to help bring on better living. Love Seafood is focusing on how seafood can Bring on Better Living, showcasing…
Read MoreChocolate in a limited edition wrapper – in style
A Scots chocolate maker has teamed up with a leading fashion label to create a bar in a limited edition wrapper. COCO – The Art of Chocolate has collaborated with eponymous fashion label Temperley London on the design of three new limited edition bars. COCO is a leading ethical chocolate manufacturer, sourcing the finest Colombian…
Read MoreAmusing tales from pensioners on the buses
When one hits a more mature number of years, one of the benefits that arises is the free bus pass. Bus Pass Barbara and Bus Pass Molly are a pair of friends who first met in Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station, and ever since then, they have been using the (to give it its official title)…
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