Posts by Kenny Smith
Another winner of a Scottish cookbook
The Lady Laird of Ballindalloch had no intention of serving up third helpings of homemade recipes with I Love Food 3, but I am thrilled she did. This instalment is packed with delectable ideas, and includes a special nod to the country’s exceptional game. As a pudding fiend, I’m taking note of her banana, orange…
Read MorePhotographer to reveal Desert Island Gardens
Britain’s premier gardens photographer is to share her Desert Island Gardens this week. Andrea Jones, who lives near Barr, in South Ayrshire, will be a guest of the Garden Masterclass, where she will chat with Noel Kingsbury and Annie Guilfoyle. Like radio series Desert Island Discs, Andrea will discuss her favourite gardens which she has…
Read MoreSusan Calman show searches for Scots’ happiness
Susan Calman is on a quest to investigate the weird and wonderful ways we are discovering unexpected hits of happiness in these uncertain times, in a brand new four part series for BBC Scotland. Each week Susan Calman’s Happy Space will seek out and celebrate the many ways, however odd, we are all seeking out…
Read MoreScotland’s wildlife celebrated in a family book
100 Great Wildlife Experiences: What To See And Where is a family-friendly book, and author James D. Fair delivers exactly what he promises. Counting down 100 of the UK’s majestic fauna and flora, he takes his readers on a nationwide wildlife tour, recommending the best places to spot lapwings, willow warblers, pine martens and more…
Read MoreResearch your Scottish family history at home
Scottish Ancestry Through Church & State Records is a thorough guide to Scotland’s genealogical landscape and is a useful tool for researchers of the diaspora to have at hand. Chris Paton examines common records used by family historians, including censuses, tax records and registers of land ownership. A basic knowledge of the legal system is…
Read MoreClan Macpherson bids a sad farewell to Sir William, 94
Tributes have been paid to Sir William Alan Macpherson of Cluny, the head of Clan Macpherson, who died on Sunday. Sir William, who was 94, was the 27th hereditary chief of the Clan Macpherson of Cluny (Cluny-Macpherson), and marked 50 years as Chief on June 18 2019. He was a Judge of the High Court…
Read MoreShare a whisky experience with other dram fans
A celebration of whisky is being held in a special collaboration. Media production company Blacksmith and Jones and The Single Cask are to hold a screening of whisky film The Water of Life, paired with an exclusive 2009 Bruichladdich cask bottling, for an evening celebrating Scotch whisky. The Water of Life is a feature documentary…
Read MoreOffers over £1.55m for home with indoor pool
A beautiful B-listed, Georgian country house with five courtyard cottages is currently available on the property market. Situated high in the Ayrshire countryside House of Craigie is presented by Galbraith and a set within private grounds extending to approximately seven acres. House of Craigie presents an opportunity to acquire a lovely house with significant income…
Read MoreEden Mill turn back the clock for Distiller’s Choice
A leading Scottish gin distiller has returned to its roots for its newest release. Oak Old Tom Gin is the first limited edition release from Eden Mill’s exclusive new ultra-premium gin collection, Distiller’s Choice. Personally curated and hand-crafted by Eden Mill’s expert senior distilling team, Distiller’s Choice is a collection of contemporary gin expressions which…
Read MoreAcclaimed theatre production comes to our screens
A multi-award winning production by the National Theatre of Scotland has been adapted for a special screening on television. A new and specially crafted recording of Adam will be shown on the BBC Scotland channel in early March. Inspired by the life of Adam Kashmiry, Adam tells his remarkable story. Born in Egypt, Adam was…
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