Posts by Kenny Smith
Museum puts 87-year-old restored motorbike on show
A vintage BSA S31-10 Sloper motorcycle has made its first public appearance in 33 years on Riverside Museum’s Motorbike Wall. Donated to Glasgow Museums in 1985 by John Broadfoot, whose father James acquired the bike after it was first registered with Burgh of Glasgow Council on 30 June 1931, registration number GG 4184. One of…
Read MorePuffins are back in Scotland for the summer
The cutest birds in Scotland are now back – and people have the chance to see them up close. Puffin season has begun at the Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick. Visitors to the 5-star Discovery Centre have the opportunity to control the interactive island cameras to zoom in on the live puffin action. It’s also…
Read MoreCelebrating whisky festival with a new dram
A special bottling is being released by a boutique distillers exclusively at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival next month. GlenAllachie has revealed it is releasing a special bottling , The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2018, a 12-year-old single cask that was personally selected by Billy Walker, GlenAllachie’s master distiller. With 1,028 50cl bottles…
Read MoreHeart in the Highlands? Your heart could be here
A beautiful former croft in the Scottish Highlands has been brought to the market. Presented for sale by Goldsmith Estates, Barnhill is a delightful cottage and sits within a lovely one acre garden. Sitting in an elevated position within the landscaped grounds the property enjoys stunning views over the pond to the mountains beyond. The…
Read MoreGallery’s 20 year wait is finally coming to an end
A Scottish gallery that has been 20 years in the making is finally set to open its doors this summer. The countdown has begun for the opening of Kirkcudbright Galleries, for, on 9 June, the work begun by Kirkcudbright 2000, a group of dedicated campaigners will finally bear fruit. Councillor Elaine Murray, leader of Dumfries…
Read MoreA taste of Edinburgh in exclusive new gin
A new gin that’s got Edinburgh running right through it has been released. Edinburgh Gin and the world renowned Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), have come together to create a new limited-edition gin that truly celebrates the history of the iconic botanic gardens. Edinburgh Gin 1670 is a bespoke gin using rare and exotic botanicals…
Read MoreWhisky distilling back in Fife town after 160 years
Whisky is now being distilled in St Andrews for the first time in 160 years. Whisky has made a long-awaited return to the Fife town, as a local distillery has launched the region’s first dram for 160 years. Now, Eden Mill is toasting its milestone malt by giving whisky fans a chance to own a…
Read MoreExtra tickets released for Runrig’s farewell
A limited number of additional tickets are to be released for Runrig’s farewell concert: The Last Dance in Stirling’s City Park. The announcement follows an agreement between the show’s promoter, LCC Live, Stirling Council and its Safety Advisory Group to increase capacity for the Friday night (17 August) of The Last Dance, Runrig’s penultimate concert.…
Read MoreThe search is on for new monument volunteers
An iconic Scottish monument is looking for new volunteers to help keep it running. Enthusiastic individuals are being sought to join the team as The National Wallace Monument in Stirling, that welcomed over 140,000 visitors in the last 12 months, enters its busiest period. The monument has launched its 2018 volunteer programme as the tourist…
Read MoreMichelin star chef will host a special curry night
Most people enjoy a curry on a Saturday night – and Gleneagles is set to offer a spicy treat with a difference next month. Gleneagles will be shaking up traditional golf clubhouse cuisine, when it welcomes back Michelin-starred Indian chef, Alfred Prasad, for a special curry night. Prasad, who became the youngest ever Indian chef…
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