Posts by Kenny Smith
Just 6000 bottles of The Antiquary are released
The Tomatin Distillery Co Ltd has released a limited edition bottling of 15 year old blended Scotch Whisky under its premium brand The Antiquary. The first of its kind in the portfolio, the 15 Year Old has been matured in Bordeaux Red Wine casks. The Antiquary is of one of the oldest Scotch whisky brands…
Read MoreHead teacher hunt for Scotland’s most remote school
Scotland’s most remote primary school is looking for a new head teacher. This is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become part of the friendly, dynamic island community of Fair Isle, which lies midway between Orkney and Shetland. Fair Isle Primary is a non-denominational school, serving pupils from early years through to primary seven, with a…
Read MoreReview: Love in the Time of Lockdown
I think the response to this play will reflect what sort of time you had during the height of the lockdown, awful for us all I know, but for some it was less so and for others it was a truly hellish experience. This play reflects the various degrees of hell suffered by us all.…
Read MoreArtists’ names revealed for Perthshire Open Studios
The organisers of Perthshire Open Studios have revealed the 200 artists and makers taking part in this year’s nine-day event. They include everyone from painters and photographers through to jewellers, furniture makers, ceramicists and many more. Visitors will be able to meet them and see their work in 140 different locations across every part of…
Read MoreCleaning up Yon Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
The Friends of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs have successfully introduced a piloted litter bin scheme in 20 laybys beside the A82 on Loch Lomondside over the summer months. The installation and regular emptying of the bins is making a big improvement along what was, until recently, regularly a litter strewn corridor in one of…
Read MoreFirst annual batch release of Benromach 40-Years-Old
Benromach Distillery has unveiled the first annual batch release of its 40-Years-Old, with just over 1000 bottles available worldwide. Bottled at a cask strength of 57.1%, this rare single malt whisky is natural in colour and was laid down in 1981 before spending four decades maturing in the finest first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. The result…
Read MoreWheels in motion for Aberfoyle’s rise in gravel cycle tourism
A gravel cycling festival is returning next month on the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Dukes Weekender, the hugely popular, community run, family friendly cycling festival is based in the centre of Aberfoyle returns for its third outing on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September. The two-day event will include the…
Read MoreInternational mezzo-soprano returns to the Conservatoire
A leading international artist who has graced the stages of the world’s top opera houses has been appointed to lead the training of the next generation of singers at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Renowned mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill will take up the position of the Royal Conservatoire’s Head of Vocal Performance on an interim basis…
Read MoreNominations hunt for Scots lifetime achievement
The Saltire Society, organisers of Scotland’s National Book Awards, today called for nominations for the 2021 Saltire Society Scottish Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is for individuals who have made and are making a lasting impact and are imbedded in the literary culture of Scotland. Nominees must be either born in Scotland, currently living…
Read MoreA baker’s challenge to make bread for a whole year
When asking himself whether he was capable of baking enough bread to feed his family for a year, Robert Penn could never have predicted the adventure he was about to undertake. This book details his journey around the world as he learns how to grow and produce his family’s own bread. He ventured to Fertile…
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