Posts by Kenny Smith
Rufflets is an idyllic sanctuary for relaxing short breaks
In family ownership for over 68 years, Rufflets is set in ten acres of stunning gardens and mature woodland in St Andrews. Providing an idyllic sanctuary for relaxing short breaks, a base from which to explore the historic town of St Andrews and the East Neuk, and the perfect place to reconnect with family and…
Read MoreSpring Food Festival at Glamis Castle this weekend
A food festival hosted at one of Scotland’s most historic visitor attractions is set to be the first chance many local businesses have had to meet with the general public in an event trading environment in over a year. Glamis Castle is hosting a Spring Food Festival, showcasing quality produce from a variety of local…
Read MoreInnis & Gunn reveals new look for Originals range
Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn has unveiled an eye-catching new look for their Originals range, led by their flagship beer, The Original, as they look to brew further success. The new design signals another step forward for the premium beer brand who, now in their 18th year has become one of the UK’s biggest independent,…
Read MoreIconic city bar and kitchen making a comeback
It has been the toughest year on record for the hospitality industry. But for Moskito, one of the most renowned bars and restaurants on the Glasgow scene, the time has been spent wisely. Under new management and with a unique and exciting concept for 2021, the Glasgow institution, Moskito is set to reopen on Bath…
Read MoreHunt begins for Young Traditional Musician 2022
The search for the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2022 has officially begun. The competition opened for entries Thursday, May 27. If you are a singer or instrumentalist aged between 16 and 27 with a passion for traditional music, apply now and you could win the prestigious title of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional…
Read MoreStories from the people who live in Blair Atholl
As most Scots will know, Blair Atholl is a pretty patch. This book compiles stories of Atholl from the people who inhabit it, although this is not just a book for Atholl residents – the stories have such a touching humility to them, it would be a shame for them not to receive a wider…
Read MoreLifting the lid on cult film classic Highlander
With a helping hand from more than sixty cast and crew members from the cult classic film Highlander, arts journalist Jonathan Melville reveals all about life behind the scenes. Myths are untangled and out pours pages upon pages of film buff gold dust. Highlander fan or not, this is a fascinating snapshot in time with…
Read MoreA new exhibition to mark painter Alexander Goudie
Flamboyant and confrontational Scottish figurative painter Alexander Goudie is being celebrated in a new exhibition. Goudie (1933-2004) was part of a generation of influential painters who graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in the 1950s, and whose reputations are ripe for reappraisal. This new exhibition at the Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh charts his beginnings…
Read MoreSecrets, death and malt whisky in debut novel
The Mash House is a story of secrets, murder and whisky – and first time novelist, Alan Gillespie cites time spent in the Highlands as his muse. A Scots author has used his time spent living and working in Ardnamurchan and family ties to Ross-shire for the inspiration behind his debut tartan noir novel, The…
Read MoreMichelin-starred Catalan chef to launch Rioja in Glasgow
Famed Catalan chef Miguel Angel Major is to launch a new look Rioja in Finnieston. The Spanish Michelin-starred chef, who recently moved to Glasgow, will spearhead the new look restaurant concept at Rioja with a blend of fine cuisine and casual dining. The avant-garde restaurant at 1116 Argyle St, Finnieston in Glasgow’s West End will…
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