Posts by Kenny Smith
Open your imagination with Scottish Geology Festival
The Scottish Geology Festival 2021 has made quite a splash this autumn during Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters. Running until October 17, the Scottish Geology Trust and partners will continue to deliver a packed programme of activities across the country, showcasing and celebrating Scotland’s incredible geology. The Scottish Geology Trusth was launched in 2020…
Read MoreScots writer charts his Eastern European train travels
A Scots author has written an inspirational account about the ups and downs of solo travel through Eastern Europe. Inspired by a life-long passion for travel, Stuart McMillan, who was born and brought up in Monifieth and now lives in Edinburgh, embarked on an epic journey of over 2,000km, crossing the continent from the Baltic…
Read MoreA tasty recipe for lamb kofta kebabs with haggis
The humble haggis – a Scottish favourite for hundreds of years, and its popularity shows no sign of dropping. Courtesy of Macsween, we’re mixing things this week up to bring you haggis in new and interesting ways. Today, we head to the Mediterranean, as we fuse Scottish and Turkish cuisine, to create some haggis kofta…
Read MoreA fascinating look at the churches of Glasgow
Anyone who walks around Glasgow can’t fail to be impressed with its architecture. Despite being someone who has lived in the west of Scotland for the vast majority of his life, there are times when I forget to look around me and appreciate the beautiful buildings which are there. Some of the most impressive of…
Read MorePrince Edward marks Dewar’s 175th anniversary
A Scots distillery was given royal approval when it received a special visitor. HRH Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex and Forfar, visited Bacardi-owned Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery in Perthshire, where he met members of the team behind Aberfeldy Single Malt Scotch whisky and Dewar’s Blended Scotch whisky – holder of a Royal Warrant since 1893.…
Read MoreScots artist creates new Harry Potter paintings
Scottish contemporary artist Stuart McAlpine Miller has launched his latest body of work, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic. This is a highly anticipated collection of eleven original paintings based on the artist’s fine art interpretation of literary favourite, Harry Potter. Depicting characters from the much-loved and enduringly popular wizarding world, including the famous trio of…
Read MoreLochlea Distillery shows it has lots of bottle
Lochlea Distillery has showcased the first-look at the design for their inaugural expression, Lochlea Single Malt First Release. Staying true to Lochlea Distillery and its working farm, the bespoke glass design features embossed tyre tracks which can be seen around the Ayrshire site, a clean and uncluttered label in a premium decanter style bottle. The…
Read MoreResidential property sector bouncing back
The UK Government’s furlough scheme has been of huge benefit to the Scottish property sector, according to a leading estate agent. The Coronavirus job retention scheme ended on September 30, but Savills head of Scotland residential research Faisal Choudhry said the scheme, which has protected jobs and earnings, as well as cheaper mortgages and a…
Read MoreTry something different with a haggis burger
It’s Scotland’s national dish, and over the next few days, we’re bringing you some recipes to try at home. Courtesy of Macsween, we’ve got some ideas to mix things up and bring haggis into your dining, in some rather interesting ways. Today, we’re bringing you a haggis burger – yum! Click HERE for more recipes…
Read MoreScottish craft beers to hit supermarket shelves
A celebration of Scottish craft beers is taking place in a supermarket next week. Lidl’s Scottish Craft Beer Festival hits shelves next week, showcasing seasonal ales from just ÂŁ1.29 such as a winter warming whisky-barrel aged stout, rich chocolate malts and a spiced pear saison. Spey Valley Brewery tops the bill with a new, and…
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