Posts by Kenny Smith
Visitors could see Scottish polar bear cub
This week, visitors to the Royal Zoological Society’s Highland Wildlife Park may get to chance to see the first polar bear cub to be born in the UK for 25 years. Born in December, the cub has taken its first steps into the park’s outdoor enclosure, which has been closed to the public to allow…
Read MoreFife Whisky Festival was a success – and will be back
The Fife Whisky Festival is set to become an annual event following the success of the inaugural celebration. Organisers Justine Hazlehurst and Karen Somerville announced the move after the festival – opened by Scottish cycling legend Mark Beaumont – was praised for boosting the local economy. More than 500 whisky-lovers from across Scotland, and as…
Read MoreThe perfect wedding venue is Millearne Gardens
Dreaming of a summer garden wedding? Then come and visit the spectacular country venue of Millearne Gardens. For those of you planning a summer wedding, the appearance of the sun makes it exciting to start imagining how beautiful a summer garden ceremony and reception would be, and luckily, we know just the venue. Herbaceous borders…
Read MoreWest Glen offers a home, cottage and boat house
A period home with detached cottage, large boat house, shore frontage, over 11 acres and stunning panoramic views over the Kyles of Bute is now on the property market. Bell Ingram present West Glen, at Glen Caladh, Tighnabruaich, in Argyll and Bute. West Glen dates from around 1860 and is of traditional construction. It was…
Read MoreAcclaimed Scots musician prepares for his 2018 tour
One of Scotland’s finest fiddle players and composers is embarking on a new tour next month. The tour marks the release of Sandwood, the eagerly-anticipated album featuring fiddle playing at its best from Duncan Chisholm. Born and brought up near Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland, Duncan has spent most of his life developing his…
Read MoreRoyal Yacht Britannia has a cuddly offer
Most of us enjoy the idea of boarding a ship during the Easter break. We may not all be able to afford a cruise around the Mediterranean or the Caribbean this Easter, but a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia is more within the budget. And to make it even more affordable, the yacht is…
Read MoreNew whisky release will be Nectar to your lips
Family run independent bottler Wemyss Malts is releasing a new blended Scotch malt whisky called Nectar Grove. Wemyss has selected Highland Scotch whiskies and finished them for a further period in casks which had previously held Madeira wine. In keeping with other releases from Wemyss Malts, such as The Hive, Spice King and Peat Chimney;…
Read MoreA unique chance to buy your own cask of whisky
Whisky lovers always enjoy having a wee dram on tap. And the chance to have their own cask is still available, as the Isle of Arran Distillery is still offering the very first casks to be filled at new Lagg site for sale. The award-winning whisky producer Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd recently announced a…
Read MoreScottish castle named takes top UK venue prize
A Scottish castle has been crowned the winner of the the Best Wedding Venue at the prestigious UK Heritage Awards 2018. Myres Castle, in Fife, received the honour at an exclusive ceremony celebrating the best heritage experiences and places to stay in the UK, hosted at Goldsmith’s Hall in London. Myres Castle is a family…
Read MoreMake your grand design happen on a Scottish island
If you’ve ever dreamt of creating your very own grand design on a tranquil Scottish island, then help is at hand. Leading independent property consultancy Galbraith has two fantastic plots for sale on one of Scotland’s most beautiful and unspoilt islands. The Inner Hebridean island of Luing is one of the famous Slate Islands on Argyll’s…
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