Posts by Kenny Smith
A beautiful coach house steeped in Arthurian myth
A stunning Peeblesshire coach house occupying a majestic woodland setting has come to the market. Bellspool Coach House, a striking conversion near Stobo, is now on the market through Strutt & Parker – in an area rich in Arthurian legend. Originally built as stabling and carriage quarters for Dawyck House around 1863 and then developed…
Read MoreGig in the Goil music festival returns to Argyll
Gig in the Goil is set to return in 2018 for its third outing – and it will be bigger and better than ever before. The brainchild of award-winning holiday park operator Argyll Holidays, the boutique festival will showcase the very best of Scottish musical talent over three days (11 to 13 May) for what…
Read MoreRestaurants add new vegetarian options to menu
A pair of Scottish restaurants have expanded their vegetarian offering with a new ‘Vegitalian’ menu packed with fresh dishes including vegan and gluten free options to mark the arrival of spring. Vapiano, in Edinburgh and Glasgow, have seen an increasing growth in appetite for vegan and vegetarian dishes and as a result have launched an…
Read MoreScottish help wanted for golf’s Solheim Cup
More than 1000 volunteers are wanted to help at the 2019 Solheim Cup, which is being held at Gleneagles. The programme will encourage women and young people in particular to volunteer for the 2019 Solheim Cup as well as allowing both golfers and non-golfers to get involved and get the most out of the experience.…
Read MoreGorgeous pictures are in the frame
An outstanding selection of wildlife, landscape and abstract photographic works are now on display in Dundee. The acclaimed Dundee Photographic Society has returned to Discovery Point with a new exhibition showcasing some exceptional work. A wide variety of work will be on display from four internal Dundee Photographic Society competitions, reflecting many different photographic interests…
Read MoreCampaign will show women’s importance to whisky
A campaign to show that women are a huge part of the Scotch whisky industry is underway. The Malt Whisky Trail, based in Moray Speyside, has teamed up with #OurWhisky campaign to showcase the women of Malt Whisky Country. Home to the world’s largest concentration of Scotch malt whisky distilleries, The Malt Whisky Trail is…
Read MoreSpanning the Gaps by Anne-Mary Paterson
What’s the story? Anyone who drives through the Highlands can’t fail to notice the many railway bridges as they pass by. This book by Anne-Mary Paterson celebrates these, with the many and varied structures in the area, and celebrates the fact that unlike the north-east of Scotland, the majority of these are nearly all still…
Read MoreYou can celebrate the Royal Wedding in style
A St Andrews hotel is preparing to celebrate the imminent Royal Wedding. Fairmont St Andrews, part of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, invites guests to save the date and celebrate the 19 May wedding of Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle at its luxurious hotels around the world. Fairmont St Andrews will commemorate the historic occasion…
Read MorePowerful shows Adam and Eve will return to the stage
The National Theatre of Scotland’s emotive and powerful shows about two extraordinary trans lives are set to return in 2018. Both shows Adam, and Eve, debuted at the Traverse Theatre during the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe, earning substantial critical acclaim and striking a chord with audiences throughout the Festival. In 2018, Adam returns to the stage…
Read MoreVirtual tour of Edinburgh wins science prize
A virtual walking tour of Edinburgh is the winner of this year’s prestigious Tam Dalyell Prize. It has been awarded to Dr Niki Vermeulen and Dr Bill Jenkins, both from Science, Technology and Innovation Studies in the School of Social and Political Science, and their team for Curious Edinburgh project. They have created the tour,…
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