Posts by Kenny Smith
Say ooh la la as Six by Nico unveils new Paris menu
In Paris, there’s so much to love: the history, the architecture, the fashion and, of course, the gastronomy. Bubbling croque monsieur on the Champs ElysĂ©es; rare beef and salty frites in a candlelit cafĂ©; or a classic French patisserie shared with your loved one over a picnic on the Seine’s banks. This Winter dust off…
Read MoreDocumentary charts the rise of Scottish crime fiction
A new short film charts the rise of Scottish crime fiction and sheds new light on the success of the UK’s bestselling genre. Including never before seen interviews with some of the biggest names in crime writing, it traces the origins of one of key influences on all of their work. Produced by Publishing Scotland…
Read MoreSpecial Scotch whisky is created to mark COP26
The Scotch Whisky Association has unveiled a limited edition blended Scotch Whisky to be enjoyed by world leaders, delegates and visitors to the COP26 conference. The whisky, which has a run of just 900 bottles, represents the Scotch Whisky industry’s commitment to sustainability from grain to glass, and will be presented to negotiators gathering in…
Read MoreTasty Bramley Apple and Beetroot Potato Cakes
How often do we complain that we regularly eat the same things, over and over again? 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 Apples and Pears, here’s a delicious recipe for Bramley Apple and Beetroot…
Read MoreHigh spirits as The Alchemist opens first Scots restaurant
The Alchemist officially opens the doors to its first-ever Scottish site today. October 22. Based in the heart of Edinburgh’s St James Quarter – and it’s offering locals the chance to get in touch with their spiritual side. Teaming up with world renowned centre for spirituality, The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre, The Alchemist will…
Read MoreAnother fascinating case for Dr Will Raven
A Corruption of Blood is another hit novel from the Ambrose Parry series. Dr Will Raven is understandably horrifi ed when a package containing the head and torso of a child washes up at the Port of Leith. What’s more perplexing is when a man who is facing the noose and whom Raven hates with…
Read MoreLast chance to buy a cask from the Lagg Distillery
Whisky lovers have a final chance to purchase an original cask from the Lagg Distillery. It’s a chance to pick up a piece of whisky history by purchasing one of the first fill casks from the Lagg Distillery, situated on the Isle of Arran. Each first-fill ex-bourbon barrel contains a rich, earthy, peated spirit that…
Read MoreRon Lawson – Surf to Summit at the Strathearn Gallery
Scotland’s most original and in demand artist opens his largest solo exhibition to date at the Strathearn Gallery in Crieff. Celebrating a return to the islands, Ron Lawson is seeing his favourite locations with a new perspective. The Scottish Wilderness… Endless skies, vast landscapes dotted with lone cottages, dramatic mountainscapes and rugged coastlines. The raw…
Read MoreCraft Week Scotland is returning this weekend
Craft Week Scotland returns for its second year as Scotland’s thriving craft sector continues to come together in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Running from 24 to 31 October, Craft Week Scotland has been developed by Craft Scotland as a nationwide initiative to raise awareness of the vibrant craft sector and boost sales for both…
Read MoreFabergé finds a new home at Laings in Edinburgh
Laings The Jewellers has welcomed FabergĂ©, to its showrooms in Edinburgh and Cardiff, alongside its online store. FabergĂ© has become renowned throughout the world as an artist jeweller, creating extraordinary jewellery and objects of art, as well as bespoke commissions for an international clientele. Founded in 1842, FabergĂ© has gained an unrivalled legacy ever since…
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