Posts by Kenny Smith
World Gaelic Week is ready to be held next year
Scotland is to hold the first-ever World Gaelic Week next year. Following on from the international success of #LàAbairtNaGàidhlig or #sayagaelicphraseday during lockdown, Seachdain na Gàidhlig, or World Gaelic Week, will be a seven day programme of events, taking place from Monday March 21 to Sunday 27 2022. Pronounced ‘Shach-keen na Gaaah-lik’ (ch like loch),…
Read MoreBeam Suntory donate rare Bowmore and Glen Garioch whiskies
The fascinating whisky lots continue to grow ahead of the first-ever Distillers One of One auction. The donation of a one-off Bowmore Onyx 51 Year Old and a unique pair of Glen Garioch casks by Beam Suntory are part of the sale, which will be held on December 3 in Edinburgh. The auction, led by…
Read MoreA cool read as writer goes on the search for snow
Like a pirate in search of treasure, Iain Cameron scours Britain’s mountains for patches of surviving robust snow. From the opening story of Cameron battling a ferocious snowstorm in the Highlands to seek out an elusive patch of snow, I was enthralled. Yet, what I didn’t expect to feel was moved. Cameron’s childlike wonder and…
Read More‘Lost’ Hamilton Palace sculpture goes to auction
The Hamilton Aphrodite – one of the greatest Roman sculptures in private hands, that had been thought lost to history – has reappeared at Sotheby’s. Dating back to the 1st or 2nd century AD, the Roman Imperial marble figure of the Capitoline Aphrodite will be presented in its own dedicated sale on December 7 2021,…
Read MoreBross ready for second Beer & Bagels pop-up event
Following a successful launch event with Pilot Beer, Bross Bagels will continue its Bagels & Beer pop-up programme by partnering with Scottish Brewery of the Year, Fierce Beer. The Aberdeen brewery will join Larah Bross at the Bross Bagels Portobello Bakery on Portobello High Street, on Thursday November 25, from 7pm. Guests will enjoy four…
Read MoreFinal in series of extremely limited edition whisky
Johnnie Walker has launched a new extremely rare dram celebrating the fine art of whisky making – Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour. This exceptional Scotch is crafted from the finest maturing whiskies in the Johnnie Walker reserves, all of the whiskies used to create Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour are aged for at least 48…
Read MoreNew online resource planned for wild swimming
A new project is aiming to develop an online resource for Scotland’s wild swimmers. The University of the Highlands and Islands has launched the project. SwimWild, a company which offers open water coaching, adventures and events, is working with Moray College UHI’s computing and digital media department to create a portal where enthusiasts can find…
Read MoreSpace and comfort in an energy efficient modern home
Mansfield Park is a modern, energy efficient and beautifully designed family home. Presented by Paton & Co, it lies in the heart of the Scottish Borders, just on the edge of the popular town of Jedburgh. Mansfield Park offers four very comfortable bedrooms (three en-suite), open plan family kitchen/dining room, formal living room, sitting room…
Read MoreJuicy reveals its Christmas menu with a healthy twist
Glasgow superfood food and drink spot Juicy has revealed its all new healthy festive menu. It will be available from their flagship Byres Road store from now until Christmas Eve. They will be bringing in the festive cheer with a Christmas menu that will not only taste delicious, but will give customers an injection of…
Read MoreNew Ben Bracken launched with a music playlist
Lidl has unveiled a Ben Bracken 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky for St Andrew’s Day with a ‘Scotchify’ playlist to savour while you sip. A toast to the talent in the Scottish music industry, Lidl’s ‘Scotchify’ playlist has been carefully curated in line with tasting notes for the new malt from whisky…
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