Posts by Kenny Smith
A tremendous read in a study of humans and nature
Peter Wohlleben is a German forester who has written several fascinating insights into the trees he works with. The best-selling author, whose previous works include the international success The Hidden Life of Trees, indulges in his life-long love of the wooded world. In his new book, drawing on new scientific discoveries, The Heartbeat of Trees…
Read MoreFestival goes online to showcase to the world
For the first time in its 74-year history, the Edinburgh International Festival is offering audiences worldwide the opportunity to experience performances from the comfort of their own homes. There will be 18 full-length performances available to watch for free online. The world’s leading performing arts festival presents its digital programme in partnership with global investment…
Read MoreNew Scotch whisky brand unveiled by Loch Lomond Group
The Loch Lomond Group has revealed a new single grain Scotch whisky: Spearhead. The new expression showcases pioneering craftsmanship and whisky-making techniques which create a lighter spirit, aiming to encourage more drinkers to enter the world of whisky. The whisky is bold and has a sweeter style, similar to a bourbon, and is crafted at…
Read MoreWigtown Book Festival launches major national essay prize
Wigtown Book Festival has announced the launch of a new national essay prize for Scotland in association with the BBC. The £1500 Anne Brown Essay Prize will be awarded for the best literary essay, published or unpublished, by a writer in or from Scotland. The annual award has been created in memory of Anne Brown…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s free food festival returns later this month
Edinburgh’s only free-to-enter food festival is back. The Edinburgh Food Festival was postponed in 2020, but will return for 2021 to the Covid-secure Assembly George Square Gardens, Friday 23 July – Sunday 1 August. The Edinburgh Food Festival, launched in 2015, is running for five days as part of Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink.…
Read MoreA gripping Scottish time travel read for children
Over the past few years, Rennie McOwan has been crafting a series of adventures for children. The Clan series, which features the adventures of Gavin, Clare, Michael and Mot, has seen them feature in Light on Dumyat, The White Stag Adventure and The Day The Mountain Moved. Jewels on the Move is the fourth in…
Read MoreFrom making gin for schoolmates to an award-winning business
A young Glaswegian once sent home from school for selling his homemade gin to classmates has distilled his teenage rebellion into an award-winning business. Bruce Walker, from Broomhill, launched Purist Gin in desperation when he found himself without a job during lockdown. A plan to make bespoke gins for small retailers, bars and restaurants hit…
Read MoreBritish Art Show 9 opens its doors in Aberdeen
Hayward Gallery Touring’s landmark exhibition, British Art Show, opened its ninth edition at Aberdeen Art Gallery at the weekend. Widely acknowledged as the most important and ambitious recurrent exhibition of contemporary art produced in the UK, the British Art Show brings the work of artists defining new directions in contemporary art to four UK cities.…
Read MoreTourism staff do the miles in national litter picking campaign
Staff of VisitScotland undertook an Olympian effort to cover almost a thousand miles of Scotland as part of national litter pick campaign. The national tourism body backed Keep Scotland Beautiful’s Clean Up Scotland campaign by encouraging its employees to pledge at least an hour of litter picking between 28 May and 20 June. More than…
Read MoreNew play based on Scotland’s first practising female doctor
A new play based on the life of Sophia Jex-Blake, Scotland’s first practising female doctor, is to premiere next month. Pitlochry Festival Theatre, The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh in association with Naked Productions are delighted to present, on Sound Stage, from the 27-29 August, the world premiere of Frances Poet’s new play Sophia based on…
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