Posts by Kenny Smith
Shooting ladies do their bit to back a great cause
Scotland’s premier ladies clay shooting club Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags and the Edinburgh branch of the luxury British clothing company teamed up to raise a fantastic £600 for the charity CLAN. This unique event took place at Raemoir House in Aberdeenshire. After a morning of clay shooting instruction, the ladies were treated to a…
Read MoreTwo new arrivals at award-winning Scottish hotel
Links House at Royal Dornoch has announced the arrival of a new head chef and food and beverage manager. It coincides with the 2018 opening of their expanded restaurant. Links House was the recent winner of the HITA Award for Best Restaurant Experience in the Highlands and Islands. The award-winning Orangery has been closed for…
Read MoreLochside home is set in beautiful Argyll woodlands
A home with a beautiful loch frontage, across of woodland and a stunning location could be yours. Bell Ingram present Achnambroc, in Inverinan, Taynuilt, Argyll, is a detached bungalow constructed around 1972, set in 23 acres with 480m shore frontage on Loch Awe. The property is registered as a small holding. Included with the property are…
Read MoreWatch footage of ‘The Beast’ – a rare Scottish wildcat
A huge Scottish wildcat has been caught on camera. Wildcat Haven, a Scottish wildcat conservation project operating on field sites across the Highlands, has revealed remarkable camera-trap footage of a wildcat estimated to measure more than three feet long in body length, with the tail taking it beyond four feet. Named ‘The Clashindarroch Beast’ by the…
Read MoreStudents leading the way for ethical jewellery
A bid to make Scotland the world-leader in ethical silverware and jewellery has received a boost. Scotland’s leading art colleges today gathered at an international symposium to sign a pledge ethical gold and silver work. Representatives of colleges offering HND and degree level courses in jewellery and silversmithing put their names to the Incorporation of…
Read MoreTrainspotting writer backs new Scottish campaign
Scottish Book Trust has launched a rebellious campaign to get the nation writing. The national charity changing lives through reading and writing is encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds across the country to submit true stories on the theme of Rebel. All entries will appear on Scottish Book Trust’s website and a selection of…
Read MoreThere’s no business like snow business in Vermont
Stepping onto the ski slopes of Vermont was like finding my way through the back of the wardrobe and into Narnia’s wintery wonderland of snow dusted forests and blanketed hillsides. With my previous ski experience more or less limited to dodging the ice and rocks of Scotland’s mountains, exploring the best resorts the Green Mountain…
Read MoreA double boost to restore Aberdeen Music Hall
An £8.7million campaign to revamp Aberdeen Music Hall has been given a huge boost. Aberdeen Performing Arts (APA) has announce the launch of a new corporate sponsorship campaign in support of the Music Hall Transformation. The scheme has been kicked off with donations totalling £10,000 from Aberdeen Standard Investments and BP. APA, the charitable trust…
Read MoreEnjoy a wee dram with a special Easter twist
Easter’s just a few days away, and with the bank holiday, it’s the perfect time to sit back and enjoy a wee drink. Tullibardine single malt has created an Easter cocktail in partnership with The Devil’s Advocate whisky bar in Edinburgh. Enjoy!
Read MoreHousebuilders pursue a pair of prestigious prizes
Luxury and family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes have been shortlisted for two awards. They are nominated in a pair of categories in this year’s Homes for Scotland Awards – that of Private Development of the Year (large) for their Castle Grove development and Private Development of the Year (small) for their Red Lion site.…
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