Posts by Kenny Smith
Parliament to debate third Scottish National Park
A campaign to create Scotland’s third national park is to be discussed at the Scottish Parliament this week. The Galloway National Park Association has welcomed the news that the Scottish Parliament is to debate a motion by SNP South Scotland MSP Emma Harper on Thursday, 11 February, in support of a National Park for Galloway.…
Read MoreAn essential guide mapping out the Munros
The result of a labour of love – and many long walks and aching legs – this colourful compendium maps all 282 Munros in all their glory. Published to mark the centenary of the death of Sir Hugh Munro, this reference book serves as the ideal starting point for any aspiring hillwalker or self-confessed Munro…
Read MoreScottish shoppers name their favourite soup flavour
Shoppers with a leading Scottish food company have declared lentil soup is their favourite flavour. Scotty decided to find out people’s favourite flavour. The survey reveals that nearly a third (29%) of voters chose lentil soup as their favourite soup, followed closely by a quarter (24%) preferring Scotch Broth, and a fifth (20%) choosing Cream…
Read MoreNatural therapy in the great outdoors
After months stuck indoors, doing a course in foraging and woodcraft reminded Richard Bath of the restorative power of spending time outside with nature. “Right, it’s a sopping wet day. It’s raining so all the wood is wet. You’re also wet, so you’re cold and miserable, which means you desperately need a fire. What do you…
Read MoreScots look to change how they handle money
New research reveals that the financial uncertainty of 2020 means 85% of people in Scotland will change the way they manage their personal finances in the immediate and long-term future. Credit reference agency Equifax say that although one third (34%) of Scots said 2020 brought greater financial uncertainty, 16% have entered this year feeling positive…
Read MoreCelebrating powerful Scottish women
Mairi Kidd dedicates a third of her book to powerful Scottish women (the remainder to Irish and Welsh equivalents) whose tales have been overlooked or banished to the footnotes of historic literature. It is hard to look beyond the underlying politics of the narrative – with a strong focus on the fight for gender equality…
Read MoreWinners of People’s Choice Drinks Awards revealed
Drinks enthusiasts from around the world were able to ‘attend’ the People’s Choice Drinks Awards from the comfort of their own home this year. Britain’s Got Talent finalist Steve Royle handed out awards for wines and spirits for the first time this year in a virtual awards ceremony at Manchester’s Zymurgorium Distillery. Winners in the…
Read MoreFirst signs of spring showing at Brodie Castle
The National Trust for Scotland’s Brodie Castle is already looking forward to spring, as some of its daffodil bulbs are starting to sprout. The famous Brodie daffodils are beginning to poke their green shoots through the snow, showing that spring is well and truly on its way. The historic estate, which is cared for by…
Read MoreRoyal Highland Show 2021 may still go ahead
The 2021 Royal Highland Show in Ingliston still has a chance of being held in June. The event organisers, the Royal Highland Society, are working hard to plan for a safe Royal Highland Show, which would be the 180th event. This includes continuing to contact the Scottish Government at all levels to help inform and…
Read MoreRare chance to own the Black Bowmore Aston Martin
Bidding is now underway for an auction of one of the most coveted whisky bottles in the world. Black Bowmore x Aston Martin DB5 1964 is a lash sale offering the first opportunity to acquire the bottle, marking the most famous car in the world, which first featured in the James Bond film Goldfinger. Launched…
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