Posts by Kenny Smith
When two historic figures met 275 years ago
This month, October 2021, marks the 275th anniversary of the only meeting between two of the most enigmatic and charismatic personalities of the 18th-century, Madame de Pompadour and Prince Charles Edward Stuart. On Sunday October 23 1746, the Marquise de Pompadour invited the Prince and his entourage to a soirĂ©e at her residence in Fontainebleau.…
Read MoreBookmark the Big Scottish Book Club again
A line-up to bookmark is coming up for the latest series of the Big Scottish Book Club, hosted by author Damian Barr. An array of authors from the worlds of politics, acting, rock music as well as literary lions are booked for the new series, which is due to start later this month. Among the…
Read MoreLuxury jewellers Laings establish board of directors
Family-run jewellers Laings has announced the appointment of a nine-strong board of directors. With ambitious plans to strengthen its presence across the UK, Laings has made the decision to establish a formal board of directors, responsible for the running of the 181-year-old organisation. Joining CEO Joe Walsh, the board will help the company to build…
Read MoreA fascinating life after swapping Glasgow for Japan
With a title like Fish Town, despite what you might expect, this book does not centre around fish. You should, after all, never judge a book by its cover. Instead Fagan brings us his debut memoir telling the very personal and often hilarious story of how he traded Scottish life in sunny Glasgow for Yaizu,…
Read MoreReview: Blood Brothers is as powerful as ever
I first saw Blood Brothers on stage in Edinburgh in 1998, having been urged to see it by a friend, who said it was their favourite theatrical production. I went. I saw. I loved. This was the first time I had seen it since, and the basic story I remembered, if not the full details,…
Read MoreThe Halloween scares begin in new Scots audiobook
October’s here, with spooks and scares in store at the end of the month with Halloween, but the chills are multiplying already with a scary new story. A brand new audiobook based on scary Scottish seventies BBC TV drama, The Omega Factor, has been released. The Omega Factor was a 1979 television series created by…
Read MorePrince Charles visits the Glen Garioch Distillery
Prince Charles today visited the Glen Garioch Distillery in Oldmeldrum, one of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland. His visit came amid its ongoing restoration and upgrade project to reinstate traditional production processes and reduce the distillery’s carbon footprint. The Duke toured the distillery with the local team and learned how Glen Garioch is returning…
Read MoreA year for downsizing and a rise in luxury holiday homes
A holiday home and residential park is reporting significant demand in its downsizing opportunities as many more people want to move to a more rural location following the Covid 19 pandemic. Camelot Holiday Park, at Sandysike, Longtown in Cumbria, near the Scotland/England border, is a well established, family run park which provides a safe and…
Read MoreKitchens International create luxury bathrooms
Award winning kitchen retailer, Kitchens International (KI), has expanded with the opening of a large luxury bathroom showroom in Tillicoultry, Stirlingshire. With nine state-of-the-art, innovatively designed displays, this new studio offers clients the chance to refurbish both their kitchen and bathroom from one large showroom located within the Sterling Furniture flagship store. Each luxurious display…
Read MoreGordon Ramsay launches new gin with Eden Mill
Gordon Ramsay’s new Six Rivers gin range has been released, as a result of a collaboration between the internationally renowned, multi-Michelin chef and award-winning distillers Eden Mill. Ramsay’s first step into the UK spirits market, the Six Rivers gin collaboration pushes boundaries in the craft of distilling; combining some of the best and most exciting…
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