Posts by Kenny Smith
Watch 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 ÂŁ8.7million 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 ÂŁ10,000 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.…
Read MoreGet yourself ready for a bottomless Sunday bunch
Radisson Collection Hotel, the Royal Mile Edinburgh, is launching a new bottomless brunch on Easter Sunday. This new offering is a millennial trend, which continues to thrive in the Scottish capital. Festivities will be accompanied by a live jazz band and a children’s Easter egg hunt on the hotel’s terrace providing fun for the whole…
Read MoreA-listed Hensol House at the heart of waterside estate
A beautiful estate in the heart of Kircudbrightshire is now on the market. Presented by Strutt and Parker, the Hensol Estate, in Castle Douglas, features a category A-listed country house. Accessed via a private tarmacadam driveway, after passing the Lodge Cottage, the drive which runs parallel with the River Dee continues past overhanging trees creating an…
Read MoreScots urged to cut down on their kitchen waste
Scotland’s national chef Gary Maclean is urging Scots to help fight climate change by making small changes in their kitchens. The MasterChef winner is supporting the national campaign from the Scottish Government to encourage people in Scotland to address climate change. The latest Scottish Household Survey, published by the Scottish Government, revealed that over half…
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