Posts by Kenny Smith
Scots fashion designer launches spring/summer collection
A Scottish fashion brand designer has released her spring/summer range for 2018. Elizabeth Martin combines heritage with modernity in a celebration of contemporary British style. Elizabeth Martin, a Lanark-based contemporary womenswear label, presents understated luxury for the modern woman who values quality and fit. Using 100% British resources, all fabrics are still sourced within the…
Read MoreScotland’s top 10 tourist attractions are revealed
More than million people have visited Scotland’s heritage attactions in a single year – for the first ever. Historic Environment Scotland (HES), who manage over 300 Historic Scotland visitor attractions across the country representing more than 5,000 years of Scottish history, are celebrating a 17% increase in footfall from the previous financial year, recording 5,041,297…
Read MoreProperty with potential and a private bay
A superb 105 acre estate with spacious accommodation, superb efficiency and a private bay and shore front to Loch Nevis are now available. Presented by Savills, Sandaig House as it is seen today is the culmination and collaboration of the former Sandaig House and Sandaig Lodge being merged into one substantial unit, although the current…
Read MoreViews wanted on future of Cairngorms nature reserve
Views are wanted on the future management of a National Nature Reserve in the Cairngorms. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) wants to hear from people with an interest in Invereshie and Inshriach NNR, to help prepare a new 10-year management plan for the reserve. National Nature Reserves are special places where people can enjoy the best…
Read MoreInternational runners are heading for Loch Ness Marathon
Thousands of runners are set to hit the road for 2018 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running. The 17th annual event Baxters Loch Ness Marathon is set to take place on 23 September and early indications show that it’s set to be one of the biggest years yet with thousands of entries flooding…
Read MoreFinding the cream of the crop to pair up with coffee
A Scottish dairy is on a mission to help coffee-lovers get a latte more from their pour. This week is UK Coffee Week (16–22 April), and Graham’s the Family Dairy- the UK’s first and only Milk Sommelier paired up with top coffee roaster Dear Green – are looking to match their award-winning milk with coffee…
Read MorePlastic pollution and water bottles raising concerns
Plastic bottles, the damage they do to our seas, and the safety of bottled water have been regular news headlines over the past few weeks. Research has suggested the amount of discarded plastic in the ocean will treble in the next decade, to a study warning about the safety of bottled mineral water. Scottish company…
Read More‘Speed dates’ add something new to Spirit of Speyside event
Love will be in the air at this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival with the introduction of a ‘speed dating’ session. Heritage, travel, education, music, socialising, food and drink are all a big part of the festival, and now the organisers have added some hopeful romance to the bill. The festival is perfect for…
Read MoreCharity challenge will need a marathon effort from teams
The RAF and the Army have been challenged by Lamborghini to be the fastest and raise the largest sums for charity, ahead of this year’s Edinburgh Marathon. Relay teams from both the RAF and the Army have been ask to see who can raise the most for their respective Service’s national charity – the RAF…
Read MoreThe search is on for the best of Scottish wild produce
Celebrating wild Scottish produce is the goal with the Eat Game Awards. This is brand new initiative created by three leading British businesses, James Purdey & Sons Ltd, Boisdale Restaurants and Taste of Game, bringing together the shooting, game meat and hospitality sectors to celebrate the wild game meat produced in the United Kingdom. The…
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