Posts by Kenny Smith
Run in stunning Scots sights is booked up
A half marathon through some of the most scenic landscapes in Scotland is now fully booked. The Road to the Isles event is taking place, starting in Arisaig. The stunning route sees runners snake through ancient woodland, jog by pretty coastal villages, run beside glorious beaches before going on to pass Loch Morar – this…
Read MoreMany happy returns as distillery marks 70th anniversary
A Scottish distillery is marking its 70th year with a special release. Family owned Scotch whisky specialist Douglas Laing has begun a year of celebrations by releasing XOP Platinum – a limited edition series within their Xtra Old Particular range as well as a commemorative Old Particular double bottle pack. The company was established by…
Read MoreScottish artist turns her hand to writing fairytales
Give the people what they want, as the old saying goes – and that’s just what Fife artist Jenny Gudgeon has done. Five years ago, Jenni was surprised to hear all her visitors at Open Studios North Fife telling her to write a book. She’d been entertaining people with the silly stories she made up…
Read MoreEdinburgh will host eleven busy festivals in 2018
Everyone knows that Edinburgh is the home of Scottish festivals. But did you know that during the year, there are 11 different festivals taking place? Festivals Edinburgh work with Edinburgh’s 11 major year-round festivals which offer some of the most exciting experiences in global entertainment, debate, visual and performing arts. Edinburgh’s medieval closes and Georgian…
Read MoreGet into the great outdoors and enjoy Scotland’s beauty
There’s so much to do in Scotland this Easter break. Keeping the kids entertained over the school half term can be a costly time, but nothing inspires young minds – or stretches little legs – like the great Scottish outdoors. It’s the perfect time for kids to be kids – to celebrate the joy and…
Read MoreBake Off’s Prue Leith reveals her love of whisky
Great British Bake Off judge, restaurateur, caterer, cookery writer, journalist and television presenter Prue Leith shares her love of whisky. What made you become a whisky drinker? When I was a child all Scottish whisky was exported from Leith. I was very proud of the fact that it said Leith on every Scotch whisky bottle. I managed to…
Read MoreTop crust pizza awaits you at Vapiano
Vapiano is a pizza experience with a difference. Don’t think this is your standard pizza joint, because Vapiano, on South St David Street, Edinburgh, is far more than that. It’s an eating experience, set over three levels, with everything made fresh on site. When you place your order, you speak directly to the chef, so…
Read MoreJenny Saville’s work is put in the frame in Scotland
A rare, early oil study by renowned British artist Jenny Saville is now being shown by the National Galleries of Scotland. It is being shown as part of a major new presentation devoted to Saville’s work, which is now open at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. The newly acquired oil – the first…
Read MoreSmiles all round at the 2018 Scottish Rural Awards
The Scottish Rural Awards 2018 were held last week in Dynamic Earth on Edinburgh. Business from all over Scotland were honoured for the hard work and dedication that they put in, proving that you don’t need to be based in a major city to be a success. [zenfolio-gallery id=”433068981″ masonry=”true”]
Read MoreIncredible honour for Scottish hotel general manager
A Scottish hotel’s general manager has been invited to join a very select group. Meldrum House Country Hotel’s Peter Walker, from Aberdeenshire, has been selected to join one of the hospitality industry’s most exclusive and prestigious national bodies and become a Master Innholder. The Master Innholders is limited to the country’s top hoteliers and includes…
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