Posts by Kenny Smith
Doddie Weir at the Tartan Giraffe Ball 2018 in Kelso
Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir was just one of the many attendees at this year’s Tartan Giraffe Ball in Kelso. Available to view and purchase – Simply click on the image you want to view – it will open in another window. [zenfolio-gallery id=”632732469″ masonry=”true”]
Read MoreSomething for everyone in Edinburgh
Ballet, fun for the girls, a farce and an exhibition are taking place in Edinburgh this week. Here’s our guide to what’s on in the capital this week. Russian State Ballet of Siberia’s Swan Lake, 23-24 March, Edinburgh Playhouse. The greatest ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s iconic score in this…
Read MoreWinning design for New Lanark is revealed
A talented designer has won a Scottish textile print competition. New Lanark, an 18th century cotton-spinning Mill Village and one of Scotland’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, has delighted to announce the winner of its textile print competition in celebration of the Artist Textiles Picasso to Warhol exhibition which runs at New Lanark until the…
Read MoreTorabhaig Distillery opens its new visitor centre
A Scottish whisky distillery has opened its doors to the public. For the first time ever, Torabhaig Distillery’s visitor centre, at Teangue Sleat on the Isle of Skye opens to the public today, Monday. The distillery has been fully operational since January 2017 making Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Anne O’Lone, visitor centre manager, said: ‘We…
Read MoreGetting set for Easter race day in Musseburgh
It is the Scottish raceday which received the royal seal of approval from Her Majesty The Queen herself – and Easter Saturday is set to return to Musselburgh Racecourse for 2018 on 31 March. As one of the biggest social events of the Easter weekend, this year the five star visitor attraction has added family…
Read MoreTiree restaurant beats the rest of Britain to honour
A small restaurant in the Isle of Tiree has been named as the Best Independent Craft Beer Restaurant by the Society of Independent Brewers. The Caebahr restaurant, run by Bun Dubh Brewery, bowled over the judges with the ‘beauty of the location and the quality, locally sourced menu. To some it may seem an odd…
Read MoreNominations wanted for Nature of Scotland prizes
TV presenter Kate Humble is hosting the Nature of Scotland Awards. RSPB Scotland has announced that Kate, also a writer and naturalist as well as a former Springwatch presenter, will be this year’s host for awards, being held in association with Scottish Natural Heritage. The renowned awards, which open for entries today, celebrate the people,…
Read MoreLearn the skills of picking your own food
Get set for a guided walk to learn about foraging. Mark Williams, from Galloway Wild Foods, will be holding the foraging walk at the Ardkinglas Estate on Loch Fyne in Argyll. Taking place on Tuesday, 24 April from 10.30am-3pm, this is a one day course in foraging, preparing and cooking wild spring plants. This guided…
Read MoreScottish loch project needs your votes in Natura 2000
The general public can help a Scottish loch project to win a prestigious prize. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and its partners have been nominated for a Natura 2000 award for work benefitting Loch Leven, its visitors, and the local community. The loch is one of four Natura sites nominated across Europe in the socio-economic category.…
Read MoreTony Singh’s supper club is a Friday hotspot
Want to kick your weekend off in style? Forgo the pub and head to the newest supper club in town. Celebrity chef Tony Singh is throwing open the doors of his Edinburgh home to cook up a storm for his guests at his Friday night supper clubs. The supper club trend has been on the rise…
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