Posts by Kenny Smith
Bistro capitalises on its shoreside location
A Room in Leith A Room in Leith is a Scottish bistro set in the popular shore area of Edinburgh. The restaurant is located on the site of the former Skipper’s Bistro and is the perfect place to enjoy great quality food that is made from only the best fresh local ingredients, with a particular…
Read MoreIsland cottage offers such impressive views
A stunning one and a half storey cottage with breathtaking views of Scotland’s dramatic scenery is on the market. Situated in the picturesque, rural settlement of Killiemore, on the Isle of Mull, Creach is blessed with unique views over Loch na Keal, the towering peaks of Ben More and the surrounding countryside. The cottage itself…
Read MoreRSNO pays tribute to a true musical great
The life of one of the greatest musical figures of the 20th century is celebrated by the RSNO. One hundred years since the birth of American composer, conductor and educator Leonard Bernstein, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra presents a package of performances in Edinburgh and Glasgow to mark the occasion. Bernstein 100 is the world-wide…
Read MoreMusic, comedy and poetry at Crail Festival
This year’s Crail Festival is gearing up to be one of its most successful yet. Now in its 34th year, the festival takes place in a variety of venues in Crail, a picturesque village in the heart of the East Neuk of Fife, from 18-28 July. The Art Exhibition, Street Market, Putting Green and the…
Read MoreBringing Sherlock to Edinburgh is elementary
A brand new production of Sherlock Holmes: The Final Curtain embarks on a national tour, with a stop in Edinburgh next month. The World Premiere production stars Robert Powell as the Great Detective and Liza Goddard as Mary Watson. Directed by David Grindley, this brand new thriller has exclusive Scottish dates at King’s Theatre Edinburgh,…
Read MoreScots singing star takes to the road for Celtic Country
A talented Scots singer is to tour the UK with his Irish counterparts, for Celtic Country. Celtic Country includes Scotland’s international recording artist, from BBC TV’s The Voice, Colin Chisholm, alongside other talents of note, including The New Seekers’ Eve Graham, and Dominic Kirwan. Colin is well known as the lead singer of the 1970’s…
Read MoreEight castles you must visit in our trail
Aberdeenshire is known as Scotland’s Castle Country, with more castles per acre than anywhere else in the UK. From candyfloss pink Craigievar Castle to quirky Castle Fraser and its Laird’s Lug, Aberdeenshire’s 300 castles, stately mansions and ruins have something for everyone this spring The castles are preparing for a busy season of activities, from…
Read MoreWalkers encouraged to go to the Cairngorms
The final end of the winter means that the weather is starting to improve across Scotland. The Cairngorms National Park is encouraging people across Scotland to get out more and enjoy the park. Those who are keen to get out for a walk this spring and feel the benefits of being active but are unsure…
Read MoreA chance to explore gardens in Stirlingshire
Visitors will be able to see the beautiful gardens at The Pass House in Kilmahog, Callander, this Sunday, April 29. From 2-5pm, The Pass House are kindly opening their garden on behalf of Scotland’s Garden Scheme. This is a well planted, medium-sized garden with steep banks down to a swift river. The garden paths are…
Read MoreNew distillery receives its 5000th visitor
Glasgow’s Clydeside Distillery continues to be in good spirits after welcoming its 5000th visitor following a busy Easter period. Over the two-week Easter holidays running until 13 April, the Clydeside Distillery welcomed over 1,200 visitors to its visitor centre on the banks of the River Clyde. The busy Easter period helped boost overall visitor numbers…
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