Posts by Kenny Smith
Politics, myths and Scottish independence
Bannockburns is an intelligently written and rigorously researched book revealing how much the political is entwined with the literary imagination. Crawford uses Scotland’s myths and stories to shed light upon the romance behind the nation’s bid for independence. The 2014 Referendum, Crawford points out, coincided ‘mischievously’ with the 700th anniversary of the Scots victory at…
Read MoreCall for national guidance to secure food supply
Scotland’s leading farming, fishing, food and drink organisations are urging businesses to follow some critical steps to reduce staffing to the bare essentials required to secure Scotland’s food supply. At the same time, they are calling on the Scottish Government to provide greater clarity to Scotland’s 32 local authorities on who they should define as…
Read MoreNTS to close its grounds to the public
The National Trust for Scotland is closing its properties and car parks in the fight against Coronavirus. The conservation charity has announced its latest actions in response to the ongoing Coronavirus public health emergency. The trust confirmed that it would be closing all of its gardens and car parks, along with Culzean Country Park and…
Read MoreApproval for new art gallery at House of Bruar
The Cairngorms National Park Authority has approved plans for the erection of a new art gallery and other associated works at the House of Bruar in Perthshire. The luxury shopping complex near Blair Atholl has expanded significantly since it first opened its doors in 1995 and now the owners of the outlet want to add…
Read MoreSupermarket will help to feed those in need
Lidl has announced it will help put food on the table of those most affected by coronavirus. It will assist people, such as the elderly and families who need help during the newly announced school closures, as the retailer looks to extend its Feed it Back scheme. The announcement will see the supermarket donate £100,000…
Read MoreYear-round demand for equestrian property
Demand for equestrian properties is one of the most enduring aspects of the rural property sector, with year-round appeal. Property consultancy Galbraith, which sells equestrian properties throughout the whole of Scotland and northern England, advises that it is always possible to find or create your own perfect property, as long as you have the key…
Read MoreIce cream parlour aims to deliver tubs of joy
A Scots ice cream parlour is bringing a smile to everyone’s face in St Andrews with the introduction of their ice cream delivery service. Jannettas Gelateria owners Nicola and Owen Hazel are set to brighten the days of customers with a range of 54 flavours to choose from. From ice cream classics like chocolate and…
Read MoreGlenAllachie Distillery closes its visitor centre
A Scots distillery has temporarily closed its visitor centre with the current Coronavirus pandemic. The GlenAllachie visitor centre has temporarily closed immediate effect. The distillery, which is located near Aberlour in the heart of the world-renowned Speyside region, was bought from Chivas by Billy Walker and his team in 2017. A spokesman said: ‘The health…
Read MoreThe show must go on at the Conservatoire
The show is set to go on at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, one of the nation’s busiest arts venues and a world leader in performing arts education. From today (Monday, March 23), Scotland’s national conservatoire is kick-starting RCSatHome, a new online community to connect its students, staff and audiences during the time when the…
Read MoreOur recipe of the day is for skekt herring
It’s been a long road home for Tim and Anna Dover, the husband and wife team behind The Roost restaurant in Bridge of Earn. From humble beginnings washing dishes in South Queensferry, through spells at The Witchery in Edinburgh, The Peat Inn in Fife, Daniel in New York and with Martin Wishart in Leith –…
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