Posts by Kenny Smith
Pupil attends Scots school – after months of learning in Germany
As young people across the UK settle back into full-time education, a Lomond School pupil has set foot in her new school for the first time since joining remotely back in January. Originally planning to join Lomond for a short-term language immersion, the 16-year-old pupil from Germany took the decision to see out the rest…
Read More100 unmissable experiences to enjoy in Angus
From vast sandy beaches to historic Pictish stones, Arbroath Smokies to wildlife hot spots like Montrose Basin, Visit Angus has today launched the Insider’s Guide to Angus – 100 Unmissable Experiences. Shining a light on the vast range of attractions Angus has to offer, an audacious sand artwork has been created at Montrose Beach with…
Read MoreTaking the plunge to support whale and dolphin charity
Successfully completing an arduous swim from the Isle of Mull to Oban on the evening of Friday 7 May was just the start of a summer of endurance for James Armour. He is raising funds for conservation charity the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust. As a warm up for a mammoth endurance challenge later this…
Read MoreThe all-girls school which is closing the STEM gender gap
St Margaret’s School for Girls in Aberdeen has reported a record-breaking 66% of 2020 pupils went on to pursue STEM-related subjects at Higher Education. That is 24.4% higher than Scotland’s national average for female enrolment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related subjects, which currently sits at 41.6%. As the oldest and only all-through girls’ school in…
Read MoreThe Macallan does its bit to support at-risk Atlantic salmon
A project to preserve at-risk Atlantic salmon in the River Spey is underway as the Atlantic Salmon Trust embarks on the Moray Firth Tracking project, supported by a charitable partnership with The Macallan. The River Spey is home to the largest Atlantic salmon population in Scotland, a key-stone species which is in sharp decline due…
Read MoreA stunning Scottish country house for £2.25 million
A substantial country house of stature and significance with a wonderful coastal location amongst spectacular Highland scenery has been brought to the market. Savills and Rettie present Arisaig House, which is available for offers over £2.25 million. The original Arisaig House was built in 1864 to a design by the famous English architect, Philip Webb,…
Read MoreRelaxing outdoor events at beautiful Glamis Castle
One of Scotland’s most beautiful visitor attractions is celebrating the natural world and its healing benefits with a series of relaxing outdoor activities. The historic Glamis Castle is introducing Forest Bathing sessions to its events calendar during the summer, a wellbeing exercise and sensory experience that enables visitors to escape the ‘everyday’ and connect with…
Read MoreGorge yourself on a celebration of all things cheese
As a turophile – the official term for a lover of cheese – The Philosophy of Cheese was a glorious read. Cheese guru Patrick Rance once wrote that ‘a slice of good cheese is never just a thing to eat, it’s usually a slice of local history: agricultural, political or ecclesiastical’ and this book backs…
Read MoreVikings, huge crustaceans and a helpful seagull
The basis of A Large Measure of Snow is that in December 1967, with all roads to the town of Kinloch cut off by snow, its fishing fleet sets off for Girvan in search of food. On board one boat, the Girl Maggie, is first mate Hamish, who has – to everyone’s amazement – been…
Read MoreThe fascinating story of one Scottish river’s song
If Rivers Could Sing, a delightful little book, is subtitled ‘A year in the life of the River Devon as it passes through the counties of Perthshire, Kinross-shire and Clackmannanshire’. It and covers the 33 miles between the river’s origins at 1,800ft above sea level in the Ochil Hills before running in a U-shape through…
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