Posts by Kenny Smith
Glenalmond appoint two new council members
Two new members have been appointed to the council of Glenalmond College in Perthshire, one of Scotland’s leading independent schools. Kirsty Moseley and Ruth Shackleton, both former pupils of Glenalmond, have recently taken up the roles on the Council of Glenalmond. Mrs Moseley was educated at Glenalmond from 2002-2004 and went on to gain a…
Read MoreExclusive premiere of Sir Alex Ferguson documentary
Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) has announced three more premieres ahead of its online edition running from 24 February to 7 March. One of the main features involves legendary Scottish football manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who, having turned Aberdeen into a Scottish Premier League and European Cup Winners’ Cup winning side, moved to Manchester United in…
Read MoreAn impressive A-listed property with a walled garden
A beautiful Grade A listed property with a beautiful walled garden is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Aberdour House in Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire was designed in country Georgian style, and constructed of harled stone under a slate roof. Grade A listed, it dates from 1740 and bears the initials of Samuel Forbes and his…
Read MoreClan Ramsay’s ancestral home for sale at offers over £3million
One of Scotland’s most significant and historic castles, 18th century Brechin Castle, is now for sale. Presented by Savills, Brechin Castle occupies a commanding position overlooking its surrounding designed landscape. There are about 40 acres of policies including the renowned walled garden, where, in addition to the Castle there are two gate lodges (West and…
Read MorePrincess Anne speaks with Scottish farming podcast
A Scottish farming podcast has been given the royal seal of approval, with Princess Anne as a special guest on this week’s edition. Launched in January 2020, OnFARM showcases rural enterprise, rural community, rural creativity, rural charity, rural history and much much more, to share a positive and accurate picture of rural life in Scotland.…
Read MoreNew project aims to save the capercaillie from extinction
The Cairngorms Capercaillie Project is creating new jobs to help the environment and the economy – and save the capercaillie. With the Cairngorms National Park now home to nearly 90% of the remaining birds, the Cairngorms Capercaillie Project has recruited a number of local residents within the National Park to help more people help the…
Read MoreThe final Glenrothes 50 is sold at auction for £39,000
The last of Speyside distillery The Glenrothes’ 50-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky has gone under the hammer at an exclusive auction. The rare and unique bottling sold for £39,000 during the virtual event delivered by auction house Bonhams on Friday (19 February) which was streamed live from the home of Royal Warrant holders Hamilton &…
Read MoreConcern for barn owls as harsh winter takes its toll
Land managers in an area of Perthshire renowned for high barn owl breeding success fear heavy snows could have spelt the worst winter for the species in over a decade. While numbers of the birds of prey have declined alarmingly due to changing farming practice and climate change, Glen Quaich, Sma’ Glen and Glen Cuchil…
Read MoreThe horrors of war and the stories of two men
By using a rich collection of primary source material, author Gary Sheffield has woven a detailed picture of the lives of two men connected by both family ties and the horrors of war in In Haig’s Shadow. He shines a light on a story which has been entrenched in false truths and obscurity for many…
Read MoreLiving life to the Max in Dundee – a true story
Definitely not one for the faint-hearted, A Guide to Surviving Childhood is the story of a Dundee girl, Max, and her mum, Big Max. It’s laden with hilarious, explicit and more than a few non-PC anecdotes. Being from the City of Discovery myself, this book contains so many references that I completely relate to and…
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