Posts by Kenny Smith
A tasty tuna with remoulade parmesan tart recipe
Didier Dejean, the former owner of the Silver Darling restaurant at Aberdeen harbour, is a true lover of fish. He opened his seafood restaurant The Silver Darling in 1986. After catering school and a stint in a local restaurant, Didier worked in Paris before following a colleague to Aberdeen. ‘The first time I came to…
Read MoreSir James MacMillan’s masterpiece to tour Scotland
The Scottish Ensemble and Dunedin Consort are touring across Scotland and heading to London, to perform Sir James MacMillan’s landmark work. Performances will take place in Inverness, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and London between 26 and 31 March, where audiences will experience an intense one-hour performance in spectacular venues, including one of the first concerts in…
Read MoreMaster’s Ruby Reserve marks 40 years of service
An extremely limited edition whisky celebrating Johnnie Walker master blender Jim Beveridge’s 40th anniversary has been launched. The new whisky honours Jim Beveridge’s 40 years of exceptional craft and dedication to whisky. Johnnie Walker Master’s Ruby Reserve is made from some of the finest Scotch in the Johnnie Walker reserves, with Jim personally selecting eight…
Read MoreBalgove Larder in the running for leading award
Fife farm shop Balgove Larder is the only Scottish business to be named in the best farm shop categories for this year’s Farm Shop and Deli Awards. These national awards bring together the definitive shortlist of the UK’s finest speciality retailers, with the winners set to be announced on 30 March at the Farm Shop…
Read MoreA traditional charming cottage dating to 1910
A detached family home offering versatile and spacious living space and a good commuting location is now on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Greens is located on the edge of the popular village of Newmachar and has an excellent position with open southerly views of the surrounding countryside. The property is a traditional charming…
Read MoreCelebrating daffodils at the nation’s flower festival
Scotland’s Daffodil Festival is taking place on 11 and 12 April. The event will take place at Backhouse, at Rossie Arts Garden in Fife. Caroline Thomson is an artist and sculptor who is a direct descendent of the Backhouse family, the renowned Quaker botanist and ethical banking family from Yorkshire – and is filled with…
Read MoreFact-finding visit for Rural Minister to Scots estate
An East Lothian estate holding a prestigious wildlife and conservation accreditation has welcomed a special visitor. Scotland’s Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment came to the estate to learn more about their vital work. Mairi Gougeon MSP visited the Hopes Estate where she was given a tour of the estate by owner Robbie…
Read MoreAuthors Live celebrates with 10th birthday bash
Poet Michael Rosen returned to BBC Scotland to help celebrate 10 years of the popular children’s reading project, Authors Live. Hosted by BBC Scotland in partnership with Scottish Book Trust, Authors Live – which sees well known writers give readings and advice to school pupils – has now delivered 79 author broadcasts to more than…
Read MoreBig stage setting for Scots fiddler’s Highland Symphony
Scots fiddle supremo Paul Anderson will bring the spirit and atmosphere of the UK’s last natural wilderness to the heart of Scotland’s third largest city. Paul’s Heilan Symphony, inspired by the Cairngorm region of Scotland, is being brought to a big stage setting and will be performed by a 48 piece orchestra at Aberdeen’s Music…
Read MoreHow to trace your Scottish roots and ancestry
Tracing Your 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. Paton examines common records used by family historians, including censuses, tax records and registers of land ownership. A basic knowledge of the legal system…
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