Posts by Kenny Smith
Celebrate an old Gaelic festival with family fun
With grey skies, snow and cold winds, it just hasn’t felt like spring at all. Almond Valley have always gone big for Easter but with the horrible weather, guests have missed out on the fun. The family attraction have taken matters into their own hands and are offering visitors something else to celebrate – a…
Read MoreEnjoy some classical music for free this weekend
A free concert is being held in the Scottish Borders this weekend. Music at Paxton… Plus is a free event being held at Paxton House on Sunday, 6 May, at 2.30pm. Once again, in conjunction with Live Music Now Scotland and Paxton House, the extremely successful free one-hour taster concerts Music at Paxton… Plus return…
Read More20,000 fans will head to the Highlands for race
The Fort William round of the Mercedes-Benz UCI Downhill World Cup is set to return to its spiritual home at the Nevis Range next month. The world’s favourite mountain bike event will be back in the Scottish Highlands, when more than 20,000 fans will flock to the iconic Aonach Mor mountain for a weekend of…
Read MoreArbroath smokie and filo tartlet
There is a saying, ‘Life is an adventure’, and it’s something Anne and Jim Anderson, who run The Anderson restaurant and hotel in Fortrose on the Black Isle, have totally taken to heart. The couple upped sticks from their home in Philadelphia after Jim fell in love with the notion of owning a hotel in…
Read MoreTheatre company to premiere five shows at the Fringe
A theatre company is to present five world premiere productions at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Steven Atkinson, co-founder and artistic director of HighTide, has revealed the company will then transfer them to its Aldeburgh and Walthamstow Festivals, as part of a brand-new mentoring scheme for new playwrights and producers. The launch of the programme…
Read MoreCelebrate Scotland’s seafood at a dinner
A celebration of the summer’s best seafood is coming to the capital on Friday, 4 May. Head chef at The Pompadour by Galvin, Daniel Ashmore, is preparing The Celebration of Seafood dinner will mark the beginning of this year’s seafood season, with an unforgettable four course menu and expertly paired wines. Using fresh local produce,…
Read MoreCountry house with links to William Wallace and Robert the Bruce
A beautiful country house occupying a spectacular arboreal setting in Perthshire has come to the market. Moulinalmond, on the banks of the River Almond in an area known for its associations with William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, is now for sale through Strutt & Parker. In a county famous for trees, Moulinalmond stands out.…
Read MoreGearing up for the 178th Royal Highland Show
Country came to the capital as a Scottish Blackface Sheep launched the 2018 Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square. Emily the sheep, one of Scotland’s most iconic native breeds, was in the capital to promote this year’s event, being held at the Royal Highland Showground in Edinburgh next month. Bred by the renowned…
Read MoreMen and woman wanted to take part in new fashion book
A Scottish fashion writer and stylist is looking for men and women to feature in her new book The Fashion Annual. Lynne Coleman, nee McCrossan, is holding an open casting call for adults of all ages. Next Thursday, May 10, between noon and 3pm, the second floor of Jenners will be home to the project.…
Read MoreMake sure you book ahead if you want to dine here
Malvarosa Malvarosa has a hugely loyal local following. There are some off-piste tapas options, but the menu is dominated by the usual suspects (boquerones, patas bravas etc), with its paella the pick of the mix. The £17 party menu is particularly popular with regulars. The only downside is that its popularity with locals means you…
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