Posts by Kenny Smith
First love affair in the 1970s is remembered
The Way We Were entails the love affair of author Peter Hoffman in the early 1970s, from age 16 all the way to 20. Hoffman was educated at Hunter’s Tryst School in Oxgangs, Edinburgh, and spent secondary school at Boroughmuir (more or less) and graduated from Edinburgh University, twice, the second as a post-graduate. He…
Read MoreRioja is a joyous mix of Scottish and Spanish flair
Spanish food is my absolute favourite – there’s just no getting away from the fact. Whether it’s tapas, full dishes, jamon, or even desserts, I love all things Iberian, and not being able to travel overseas has made me miss the genuine article even more than ever. However, Michelin starred chef Miguel Angel Mayor has…
Read MoreBreathing new life into the Brucefield Estate
An estate in central Scotland, which dates back for more than 700 years, is being revamped for a new generation. The Brucefield Estate in Clackmannanshire is owned by biologist Victoria Bruce-Winkler, who inherited the estate from her mother in 2012 and is passionate about regenerating the estate for a new generation. The estate consists of…
Read MoreThe Balvenie adds to its Rare Marriages range
The Balvenie has revealed a new 25-year-old whisky as it pays tribute to exceptional vintage casks and flavours. It is the work of the Balvenie Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE, who has a career spanning six decades on mastering his craft, to create the Balvenie Twenty-Five. The Balvenie Twenty-Five will form part of the…
Read MoreThe Macallan opens new duty free outlet
The Macallan has unveiled a new shop-in-shop in the world’s largest duty free retail outlet. The Scotch whisky firm has opened an outlet at the CDF Mall in Sanya, Hainan Island. Delivered in partnership with China Duty Free Group (CDFG), the space is the second to be implemented by the Macallan on Hainan Island. Located…
Read MoreLuxury watch brands showcased at Laings
Laings jewellers is set to showcase some of the world’s most prestigious luxury watch brands with the launch of its new watch gallery in Edinburgh. Offering clients an elevated experience, the expansive new store-in-store style gallery, situated in the flagship showroom at 72 George Street, will feature world-renowned brands including Rolex, Cartier and OMEGA. The…
Read MoreThe Scot who took ten children to safety
Marjorie Anderson Marnoch was a remarkable woman – and her story is one that deserves to be told. Around 1980, she wrote a 28-page letter giving an incredible account of how, against the backdrop of World War II, she took ten children by ship through the waters of the Atlantic from Scotland to South Africa,…
Read MoreCall to boost Scotland’s depleted natural places
An alliance of nature charities in Scotland is ramping up its call for rewilding at a critical moment in the country’s political and environmental history with the launch of a new short film. Despite Scotland’s reputation as a place of natural beauty, from the dramatic peaks of Skye’s Trotternish Ridge to the vast sweep of…
Read MoreNew trustees sought for Wigtown Festival Company
The Wigtown Festival Company is searching for new trustees to join its board, and help continue building on its success. While it is best-known for the flagship Wigtown Book Festival which is held over 10 days in late September and early October, WFC has a year-round programme of events and local activities including a science…
Read MoreJust 1200 bottles of Dewar’s anniversary blend
A limited edition bottling of Dewar’s blended Scotch whisky – the ‘175 Blend’ – is now available as a pre-order. Set to sell out fast with only 175 cases (1,200 bottles) available, the launch comes as Dewar’s owner, Bacardi, marks the 175th anniversary of Perthshire-born Scotch whisky pioneer, John Dewar, opening his wine and spirits…
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