Posts by Kenny Smith
Join chef Paul Wedgwood on a wild foraging experience
Food foragers can experience Scotland’s natural larder with Wedgwood the Restaurant this week. Chef patron Paul Wedgwood is hosting a foraging tour followed by lunch with the wild ingredients at the restaurant. Taking place this Friday, August 27, passionate forager and a lover of the outdoors, Paul will lead a group forage searching out the…
Read MoreScottish Guilt-y pleasure is heading to American screens
Hit BBC Scotland series Guilt is heading to America. The show, starring Mark Bonnar and Jamie Sives as two brothers caught in a cover-up after accidentally after knocking down and killing an elderly pedestrian during an inebriated drive home from a wedding, is to air as part of the Masterpiece strand on PBS. Shot in…
Read MoreGin investment boost for the new Ardgowan DIstillery
Ardgowan Distillery has announced plans for a new bespoke centre for Blackwoods Gin at their Inverkip site. An initial tranche of £3 million has been approved by shareholders of London-listed firm Distil plc,who have previously provided a loan of up to £5 million, with the potential of an additional follow-on loan of up to £2…
Read MoreA stunning lodge in a perfect tranquil location
A truly remarkable purpose built Canadian cedar lodge house has been brought to the market. Presented by Savills, Kirkfield Gardens in Kirkfiueld Bank, Lanarkshire, is truly unique and offers not only an idyllic and tranquil setting but also extremely flexible living space. Finished to the highest of standards it is a remarkable purpose built Canadian…
Read MoreDemand for new Scottish road trip from staycationers
A brand-new road trip route introduced by Crerar Hotels in Scotland is picking up pace, with demand from staycationers ramping up within weeks of launching. The Crerar450, which takes in all 450 miles between all seven of Crerar Hotels’ idyllic four- and- five-star properties, was specifically searched more than 3,000 times within a matter of…
Read MoreThe mystery of the missing Roman legion
The disappearance of Lego IX Hispana has long been a mystery, sparking debate and theories for decades. In this fascinating book, Missing Legion, Simon Elliott sets out in great detail the evidence for some of these theories. Elliott’s writing style makes the book easy to follow and understand even if you are not familiar with…
Read MoreA fascinating tale based on true-life events
In a Veil of Mist is based on the true life but little-known event of Operation Cauldron. In 1952, during the Cold War, germ warfare experiments were taking place on a ship off the coast of the Isle of Lewis. The book delves into the lives of two locals who begin to suspect something is…
Read MoreAberlour Distillery collection worth £15,000 on sale
A chance encounter on a fishing trip to Rothiemurchus has paid off for a whisky collector. His rare collection of 66 bottles of single malt whisky made at the Aberlour Distillery in Speyside have gone on sale for more than £15,000. The huge collection of Aberlour A’bunadh has been hailed as one of the largest…
Read MoreVegan tapas dishes menu married with malt whisky
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has teamed up with Mono, one of Glasgow’s most popular vegan cafes. They have created vegan tapas dishes influenced by the tasting notes of Society whisky. In this collaboration, Mono’s head chef Anne McWilliam will be working with the SMWS to share six plant-based dishes paired with various flavour profiles…
Read MoreOffer for 35 members to join elite whisky club
The Balmoral in Edinburgh has unveiled its new Scotch Club in collaboration with The Macallan, offering a personalised membership experience to whisky connoisseurs around the world. As one of the world’s leading single malt whiskies, renowned for its outstanding quality and dedication to craftsmanship, The Macallan, together with The Balmoral – one of Scotland leading…
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