Posts by Kenny Smith
Fresh ideas are given vital start-up funding
The winners of this year’s national Fresh Ideas competition have been revealed today, with seven entrepreneurs from across Scotland recognised for their innovative business ideas. Fresh Ideas is Scotland’s longest-running national student enterprise competition for early stage ideas. Run by the Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SIE), 15 finalists were in the running to be awarded…
Read MoreScots believe seafood is good for their health
New research has revealed that four times as many Edinburgh residents (23%) think seafood such as hake, mackerel, and trout is better to eat than avocados to get fit and healthy. Those living in the capital are picking fish, fruit, and wholegrain carbs as the top health foods to help them prepare for exercise and…
Read MoreEssence of Harris and Isle of Harris Distillery unite
Public facing workers in the Western Isles are being given a boost in the battle against coronavirus by two island businesses. They will soon receive alcohol-based hand sanitiser free of charge from Essence of Harris, the award-winning Scottish candle and home fragrance company. The production team is busy bottling thousands of units of hand sanitiser…
Read MoreOnline farmers’ market prepares to open
Peebles-based social enterprise The Food Foundation will open the region’s first digital farmers’ market several weeks ahead of schedule, in a bid to support the local community during the current coronavirus crisis. The organisation had intended to open the new online market in late April but decided to bring forward the launch to provide a…
Read MoreWitches, pirates, skeletons and more – in Fife
Following on from The Weem Witch, Leonard Low again delves into the rich past of his local area in Fife. He has uncovered some intriguing facts and stories from 1600 year old skeletons to pirates, shipwrecks and witchcraft. A great book to take on a trip to the East Neuk, this will tell you all…
Read MoreBakery launches online shop and delivery service
Bakers Rachel Morgan and Emily Cuddeford, owners of Edinburgh’s Twelve Triangles, have set up an online shop for all sourdough, pastry and store cupboard essentials. Twelve Triangles are making each day a bit brighter by mixing, kneading, stretching and baking batches from the early hours to deliver direct to your door. Signature slow-fermentation sourdough varieties…
Read MoreProductive farm on the property market
A productive small stock farm with a beautifully renovated farmhouse is now on the property market. Wood Farm, in Parkgate, Dumfries, is presented for sale by Galbraith, and includes a range of traditional and modern farm buildings. Wood Farm is an attractive small stock farm with land extending to 39.78 acres (16.1 hectares), which benefits…
Read MoreThe Last Drop Distillers complete rare trilogy
The Last Drop Distillers has announced the launch of its eighteenth release, the 1970 Glenrothes single malt Scotch whisky. The Last Drop Distillers’ mission is to seek out parcels of fine and rare spirits from forgotten corners of the world. These single casks were distilled in 1970 and complete the trilogy of Glenrothes Single Malts.…
Read MoreWalk 500 Miles and join the living room ensemble
A group of musicians are urging their fellow Scots to beat the confines of their own homes by making fun music. The enforced lockdown over coronavirus means that many of us are stuck without the four walls of our houses. However, rather than become bored, the Glasgow-based Nevis Ensemble has come with with its own…
Read MoreCharities to get money in Kiltwalk Kindness
The Kiltwalk is bringing forward the distribution of the funds it raises for its postponed Glasgow and Aberdeen events to help charities whose incomes have been hit hard by coronavirus. In an open letter, Sir Tom Hunter called on participants to continue registering and fundraising for the Kiltwalk, after the Glasgow event was postponed amid…
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