Posts by Kenny Smith
A fascinating insight into the history of Lewis
Lewis: The Story of an Island is a delve into the history of a great island in the Hebrides. This book explores the history of Lewis and its people as well as the mythologies, maps, architecture and of course the Gaelic language. Despite personal roots on the island, I have sadly never had the chance…
Read MoreShetland returns to our screens this autumn
Acclaimed and award-winning BBC One drama series, Shetland is returning for a new thrilling six-part tale this autumn. Douglas Henshall reprising his role as DI Jimmy Perez alongside series favourites Alison O’Donnell, Steven Robertson, Mark Bonnar, Erin Armstrong, Anne Kidd and Lewis Howden. The forthcoming new series centres on the doorstep murder of a prominent…
Read MoreScots Language Awards return for 2021 ceremony
Scots celebrities, artists and speakers gathered in Dundee at Broughty Ferry’s Gardyne Theatre to celebrate culture and language for the Scots Language Awards 2021. The audience, many of whom were gathering from across the Scots community for the first time since before lockdown, were treated to interviews with the winners of 13 awards, and writer…
Read MoreFirst Anne Brown Essay Prize winner revealed
Scotland’s newest literary award, the Anne Brown Essay Prize, has been won by journalist and documentary maker Dani Garavelli. Her essay, The Bequest, is a moving and honest reflection on family, belonging and her cultural heritage as an Italian Scot. Dani was one of eight finalists, with the winner being announced on Sunday during a…
Read MoreScottish food and drink recognised at Great Taste
Scotland’s finest food and drink has been honoured at this year’s Great Taste Awards. Established in 1994, Great Taste is organised by the Guild of Fine Food and is the world’s largest, longest standing and most respected food accreditation scheme for artisan and speciality food producers. Out of the 5,383 products worldwide to receive a…
Read MoreOpening date announced for Provost Skene’s House
A new visitor attraction celebrating the pioneering people of Aberdeen and the North-East will open to the public on Saturday, October 9. Dating from 1545, Provost Skene’s House is the oldest surviving town house in Aberdeen. It has been added to and altered many times during its life and since 2019, the house has undergone…
Read MoreMoffat is named as the UK’s first Eagle Town
The UK’s first ever Golden Eagle Festival saw a celebration of one of Scotland’s most iconic wildlife species, culminating in the official naming of the town of Moffat as the UK’s first Eagle Town. Organised by charity initiative the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project, with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and support…
Read MorePrincess Anne opened the Scottish Game Fair
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened the 32nd Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace in Perthshire on Friday. In front of Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, The Princess unveiled a brass plaque in the main arena to commemorate her visit. The Princess was joined by Vice Admiral Sir…
Read MoreTartan Noir at its best with a link between distant murders
The Killing Tide is a gripping crime novel focussing on what seem at first to be two unrelated criminal investigations. One is in Orkney, involving the discovery of three gruesomely murdered bodies, inside a washed-up cargo ship, and one of a woman who was set on fire in Glasgow. But it soon transpires, through Orcadian…
Read MoreWigtown Book Festival opens with McCall Smith talk
Wigtown Book Festival’s opening weekend got off to a superb start with a series of sell-out shows featuring authors of every kind. One of those participation was Alexander McCall Smith who was discussing The Joy and Light Bus Company – Book 22 in his hugely successful No 1. Ladies’ Detective Agency series. The plot revolves…
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