Posts by Kenny Smith
Waitrose boost for Scots distillery’s whisky
A Scots distillery is celebrating after clinching a deal with a major supermarket. Kingsbarns Distillery have announced their partnership with Waitrose, launching the award-winning Dream to Dram single malt whisky across an initial 115 Waitrose shops from this week, growing to 150 sites from January 2022. Kingsbarns are proud to partner with Waitrose in playing…
Read MoreBringing life back to the Firth of Forth in new project
Seagrass meadows and oysters are being put on the path to recovery in the Firth of Forth in a major marine restoration project that will enhance the local environment and help tackle climate change. Announced days before the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference gets underway in Glasgow, ‘Restoration Forth’ – supported by the ScottishPower Foundation…
Read MoreEleven distilleries preserving the Water of Life
A group of eleven distilleries on the River Spey – the most famous whisky waterway on the planet – have achieved a new world-first for Scotch whisky with a prestigious certification for how they manage precious water resources. Scotland-based Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), which sets a global benchmark for water sustainability, made the award…
Read MoreNine bedroom estate and private island for sale
Castleton Estate is situated on the northern shores of the spectacular Loch Fyne on the West Coast of Scotland. Presented by Knight Frank, the C-listed Castleton House nestled at the heart of the estate includes five reception rooms, nine bedrooms (three ensuite) and three further bathrooms and includes a swimming pool. Castleton House, which is…
Read MoreStart your morning with a filling healthy treat
When it’s dark, cold and wet in the morning, it’s sometimes hard to motivate yourself. Today, we present a recommended Vegan Bramley Apple and Coconut Chia Breakfast Bowl. With British fruit in season, and apples and pears dropping from the trees, it seems like the right time to celebrate and use them. Courtesy of British…
Read MoreEpic climate concert coming to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
The power of music, combined with new dramatic footage from NASA and National Geographic, will bring the impact of climate change over the last 20 years on planet earth to the forefront for a powerful live and cinematic event at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall during COP26. Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and delivered in partnership with…
Read MoreThere’s a vacancy for an official craft beer taster…
Aldi Scotland is launching a nation-wide search for an ‘official taster’ to review its entire range of Scottish craft beer being showcased at its 25th Scottish Beer Festival. The successful applicant will be tasked with sampling 30 Scottish craft beer products from 11 different Scottish suppliers before reviewing and rating them. A crate of the…
Read MoreThe amazing inside story of an extreme climber
This is the impressive autobiography of Jules Lines, Britain’s best solo free climber. Lines was born in Lisburn, near Belfast in Northern Ireland. When he was a year old his family moved to York, and he spent six or seven years at prep school in North Yorkshire, when he discovered the Yorkshire Dales. From there,…
Read MoreA limited edition whisky designed with style
Glenfiddich is teaming up with Mr Porter, the award-winning online destination for men’s style, on a collaborative first for both brands. Creating a unique new expression of whisky through a highly creative lens, Glenfiddich presented by Mr Porter is limited to only 1500 bottles worldwide. Mr Porter has spent the last decade curating the world’s…
Read MoreA beautiful home in historic conservation area
A stunning property in the Edinburgh has been brought to the market by Gilson Gray. Occupying an exceptionally private and generous corner plot on one of the capital’s most exclusive streets within Morningside’s historic conservation area, Southleigh is a fine example of Victorian architecture that retains many of its original, beautiful period features. Enjoying a…
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