Posts by Kenny Smith
Chef Tom Kitchin to launch new capital restaurant
Chef Tom Kitchin and his wife Michaela have announced they will open a new restaurant concept this spring. KORA by Tom Kitchin is due to open later this season in Edinburgh’s Bruntsfield area and will present a passionate celebration of Scotland’s land and sea, in an homage to honest gastronomy, synonymous with Chef Tom Kitchin’s…
Read MoreA new rye cask whisky from the Isle of Jura
Isle of Jura has launched a new Jura 14 Year Old American Rye Cask whisky. To celebrate all that is great about Jura, owners Whyte and Mackay looked to create whiskies which tell the story of the island, the people and explain why they we make whisky the way we do. Beginning its journey in…
Read MoreNew work celebrating the birth and life of Earth
A new exhibition by contemporary artist Katie Paterson that tells the birth and life of our planet in a single object is to go on display for the first time at Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh, this spring. Requiem tells the birth and life of our planet in a single object filled with layers of dust from…
Read MoreRoyal Scots Club announce first guests of 2022
The Royal Scots Club have announced the first of their Literary Lunches in 2022 will feature Louise Welsh discussing her latest book The Second Cut. Welsh’s thrilling and atmospheric book marks the return of Glasgow-based Auctioneer Rilke, which Val McDermid said: ‘I doubt I’ll read a better book this year.’ Scottish Field’s review of the…
Read MoreA modern gothic thriller set in Glasgow
A novel that manages to be colourful, gritty, modern, and gothic all within its 368 pages. Twenty years after the events of Welsh’s The Cutting Room, Glasgow is a vastly different scene for the LGBTQ+ community as improvements in human rights, technology, dating (see: hook-up) apps, and even Covid regulations have changed the landscape. When…
Read MoreThe ultimate food delivery service heats things up
Bringing restaurant quality dishes straight to your door, HOME-X is the ultimate at-home dining experience from the team behind Six by Nico. This spring, the guest platform has undergone a major revamp, launching a host of new products to reach both the eyes and homes of even more budding culinary geniuses. After initially launching during…
Read MoreA pair of new flavoured gins marks the arrival of spring
Gordon’s is introducing two new flavoured gins. Gordon’s Tropical Passionfruit Distilled Gin is a tropical twist on the original and much loved Gordon’s gin recipe from Alexander Gordon, while Morello Cherry Distilled Gin is the freshest addition to the award-winning range of gins from Gordon’s, boasting classic juniper notes and the delicious flavour of Morello…
Read MoreHighland malt reveals new ‘To What Matters’ campaign
Tomatin has launched a new campaign designed to remind people about the important things in life. ‘To What Matters’ is the latest chapter in the brand’s evolution; a positive call to arms that represents the spiritual DNA of Tomatin – a human belief in what’s truly important in life: the significant moments. For its debut,…
Read MoreThe world’s biggest ceilidh is coming to Glasgow
The world’s biggest ceilidh will take place in The Ovo Hydro later this year. Entitled Hoolie in the Hydro, the night will feature some of the top musicians on the Scottish and Irish scene. The world-first event, which will take to the Glasgow stage on Saturday 17 December 2022, has the potential to be the…
Read MoreA look at Scotland’s work on nature restoration
A new report examines what lessons can be learned from large-scale nature restoration and rewilding projects in Scotland and beyond. With increased attention on these approaches as a solution to the twin crises of nature loss and climate change, the NatureScot report reviews 25 case studies from Scotland and further afield across Europe to highlight…
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