Posts by Kenny Smith
New restaurant concept looks to be a cut above
From the team behind Six by Nico, its founders announced the launch of new steak restaurant for Glasgow. The Simeone Group, founders of the revolutionary Six by Nico, HOME-X and most recently Beat 6 restaurant in Dennistoun, is looking to shake up the Scottish dining scene once again with the launch of Chateau-X, which will…
Read MoreA new Singleton of Glen Ord – 39 years in the making
A new 39-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky from The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery is set for release. The Singleton will deliver its second chapter in an epicurean journey to unearth great depth and flavour. With only 1,695 bottles available globally, this precious and luxurious vintage is The Singleton’s longest secondary maturation to date. Having…
Read MoreScottish Jazz Award nominees are announced
The high calibre of talent within Scotland’s jazz scene is set to be celebrated next month with the return of the Scottish Jazz Awards. Nominees for the 9th edition have been announced, with a public vote is now open to decide who among the country’s dynamic and thriving musical scene is honoured. From soulful jazz…
Read MoreLip-smackingly good firecracker coconut prawns
We’re bringing you another recipe to prepare, practice and perfect for the fast-approaching festive season. The festive season is the perfect time to treat your friends and family to a delicious seafood treat, like these Firecracker Prawns from Love Seafood. Their spicy Sriracha coating and crunchy coconut crumb, makes them ideal for sharing – they…
Read MorePennyghael Estate offers so much potential
A Scots estate packed with potential is available for purchase. Pennyghael is a magnificent residential, sporting and coastal estate situated in the southwest of Mull with frontage to Loch Scridain in the North and the Firth of Lorne to the south. Presented by Knight Frank, situated at its core is Pennyghael House and gardens which…
Read MoreTwelve contenders for this year’s Highland Book Prize
The longlist for the 2021 Highland Book Prize has been revealed. The Highland Book Prize, established in 2017, celebrates the finest published work that recognises the rich talent, landscape and cultural diversity of the Highlands. This annual prize is open to work in fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Presented by the Highland Society of London and…
Read MoreRock Rose Gin winter 2021 edition launches
A Scottish distillery has just released its Rock Rose Winter Edition 2021. A juniper-led, earthy gin featuring fragrant pine notes, this iteration has been created with the thought of returning to a roaring fire after a bracing winter walk, with the cocktail evening starting early on those dark nights. The original Rock Rose taste notes…
Read MoreMcCall Smith’s latest novel brings joy and light
There really is no stopping Alexander McCall Smith, with the release of his latest novel, The Joy and Light Bus Company. This is the 22nd installment in the internationally beloved No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series is equally as brilliant as the previous editions. Mma Ramotswe is wary of her husband’s potential business venture and is…
Read MorePerfect backdrop for dance and movement artists
Dance and movement artists are being offered a unique environment in which to work. Dance Base, Scotland’s national centre for dance, and Jupiter Artland, a contemporary sculpture park and art gallery just outside Edinburgh, are thrilled to announce the five artists selected for the Space, Nature, Nurture Winter Residency Series – a new collaborative residency…
Read MoreBeat 6: Amazing dining whilst helping a great cause
Beat 6, the new charitable restaurant from the group behind Six by Nico, is unmissable – it’s as simple as that. When you’re dining at the restaurant in Dennistoun, Glasgow, you know that 100% of their profits are going to the Beatson Cancer Charity, offering a unique blend of culinary food and social good. The…
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