Posts by Kenny Smith
Registration for online clan gathering set to open
People looking to take part in the Maclean Clan Virtual Gathering event can pre-register their interest from Tuesday, June 8. The event, usually held on the Isle of Mull, will take place online between 22 and 26 June and will feature a wealth of talent, including the famous MacLean Brothers who broke three world records…
Read MoreGlen Moray’s exclusive Private Cask Collection
Glen Moray has unveiled its exclusive Private Cask Collection a handpicked selection of the Speyside distillery’s most treasured single malts, aged in the very best casks. This series of precious, small batch whiskies launches with a sweet and rich 13 year old release finished in Marsala casks, a perfect combination of Glen Moray a quintessential…
Read MoreA beautiful property with a pond for £1.6 million+
A stunning six-bedroom home in Edinburgh’s Morningside has been brought to the property market. Presented by Rettie and Co, Trafalgar House is a rarely found detached Georgian villa set within a spectacular stone wall-enclosed garden featuring a large expanse of lawn, two ancient monkey puzzle trees, apple and cherry trees as well as a fishpond.…
Read MoreThe hunt for witches in the Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders in the 17th century was awash with unrest. The destruction of the monarchy, civil war and the plague all bubbled together to create the perfect potion for a witch hunt – and it’s not all pointy hats and black cats. As well as delving into the details of some brutal witch trials…
Read MoreA pure dead brilliant take on the Gruffalo’s Child
If you are a parent or a grandparent, the chances are that you will be able to quote, at length, whole sections of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s book The Gruffalo. Or, indeed, you may know its sequel, The Gruffalo’s Child, and be able to spout sections of verse from it too. Just when you…
Read MoreHonorary doctorate for acclaimed Scots screenwriter
One of the film industry’s brightest stars will be awarded an honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland next month. Screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns – who is currently co-writing a new Star Wars movie with Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi – will be honoured at the online summer graduation on Thursday, July 1. Around 300 students…
Read MoreUnion Chain Bridge team forging community links
The team responsible for restoring the world-famous Union Chain Bridge between Scotland and England have found themselves playing an extra role in the local community. While being best known as an engineering firm specialising in complex bridge work, Spencer Group have found themselves doing a number of extra jobs in their spare time and at…
Read MoreA new podcast series will look at life on Scottish farms
A personal exploration of land ownership and colonial legacy, told by a Scottish farmer’s son as he returns home to his family farm, is being brought to life as a podcast. Launching on 29 June, Landed by Farmerama Radio is produced by Katie Revell and Col Gordon, a 34-year-old baker and seed researcher who grew…
Read MoreRoyal Highland Showcase will be a first in the UK
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) is gearing up to host their livestreamed ‘behind closed doors’ event – the Royal Highland Showcase in partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland. Taking place over the week of June 14 to 20, the Showcase, a first of its kind event in the UK, will see…
Read MoreCelebrate the Scots language online today
People are being urged to take part in an online event to celebrate the Scots language. Building on the success of the Scots Language Awards, and the Blether wi’ Heather broadcasts, Hands Up For Trad has come together with presenter, writer and broadcaster Alistair (Ally) Heather, and musician and Scots campaigner Iona Fyfe, to announce…
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