Posts by Kenny Smith
The Scottish Daffodil Festival has been cancelled
Scotland’s Daffodil Festival has fallen full of the Coronavirus outbreak. The event was due to take place on 11 and 12 April at Backhouse, at Rossie Arts Garden in Fife, under the eye of Caroline Thomson, an artist and sculptor who is a direct descendent of the Backhouse family, the renowned Quaker botanist and ethical…
Read MoreShetland shoots put on hold due to coronavirus
Filming for the new series of hit BBC crime drama Shetland has been put on hold. Shooting on the sixth run of the series was to begin at the end of this month, but the growing coronavirus pandemic has caused it to be temporarily cancelled. Two more series of the murder-mystery drama were announced by…
Read MoreSpirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is cancelled
Organisers at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival have announced this year’s Festival will be cancelled in light of social restriction guidelines in response to the global Coronavirus pandemic. Now in its 21st year, the six day celebration of Speyside’s distilling prowess was planned to take place from 29 April – 4 May. The Spirit…
Read MoreA look at the Great War – from those who lived it
Portobello and the Great War is a charming book packed with letters, photographs and first-hand diary accounts of the residents of Portobello during the First World War. The area is most famous for being the capital’s seaside resort and this new perspective on the town is sure to be of interest to anyone who enjoyed…
Read More2020 Royal Highland Show is cancelled
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland has today confirmed that the 2020 Royal Highland Show will not go ahead. The event has been cancelled due to restrictions brought on by the coronavirus outbreak. The decision, taken by RHASS Directors, who met virtually earlier today, is in line with the Scottish and UK Government’s…
Read MoreA Highland country house hotel with fishing rights
A delightful Highland hotel with access to fishing rights on three nearby lochs has been put up for sale. Presented by agents Bell Ingram, the Overscaig House Hotel is set in an idyllic location near Lairg, Sutherland, and has eight en-suite letting bedrooms, plus spacious owners’ and staff accommodation. The 3-Star STB hotel sits in…
Read More‘Digital school’ readied for coronavirus shut down
A Scots school is preparing to go digital as it readies itself for a coronavirus shut down. As teachers, pupils and parents around the country are concerned about the effect that coronavirus may have for the education of young people, Lomond School is planning to ensure that teaching can continue ahead of the busiest exam…
Read MoreIt’s the same pink gin, just a little greener
Eden Mill have launched a new, more sustainable bottle for their best-selling pink Love Gin in time for Mother’s Day. Created in the UK exclusively for Eden Mill, the 50cl crystal cut design honours the distillery’s heritage, replicating the style of bottle used on the Eden Mill distillery site when gin and whisky was made…
Read MoreChef of the Year title heads to the Old Course Hotel
Martin Hollis, executive chef of the five star Old Course Hotel in St Andrews, has been named as Chef of the Year at the Menu Awards, despite the ceremony cancellation. The dazzling ceremony was scheduled to take place at The Apex Hotel in Dundee for more than 250 of Scotland’s top food and drink industry…
Read MoreFloating hotel sails off with Best Newcomer title
One of Edinburgh’s most iconic luxury hotels has been named Best Newcomer at Scotland’s Prestige Hotel Awards 2020. Fingal, which is berthed in Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith, was awarded the top industry accolade at a grand gala awards ceremony, which took place at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow on Sunday. Voted for by the…
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