Posts by Kenny Smith
Hotel’s special offer to former Flybe staff
An award-winning Scottish hotel is doing its bit to help Flybe airline staff who have lost their jobs after the airline went out of business. Perthshire’s East Haugh House Hotel was named Scotland’s Hotel of the Year (under 50 rooms) at the 2019 Prestige Hotel Awards. But now the four star boutique country house hotel…
Read MoreOn board with Scotland’s luxury floating hotel
An Edinburgh-based communications agency has been appointed by one of the capital’s most iconic luxury hotels to lead its first UK-wide food and drink campaign. Taste Communications, Scotland’s first dedicated food, drink and hospitality agency, has been appointed by Fingal to help develop its reputation as a world-class foodie destination on Edinburgh’s vibrant waterfront. Created…
Read MoreA recipe for oak-smoked salmon with crispy capers
French chef Didier Dejean owned a restaurant at Aberdeen harbour which was a beacon for seafood lovers. When I ask Didier Dejean where his love of food comes from, he laughs. ‘Well, I’m French, so…’ The Aberdeen-based chef has been sharing his passion for food since he opened his seafood restaurant The Silver Darling in…
Read MoreBorders Art Fair to highlight value of visual arts
The Borders Art Fair is taking place this weekend in Kelso. The importance of the visual arts in encouraging curiosity, debate, creative thinking and innovation across all sectors of Scottish society will be highlighted by artist and Visual Arts Scotland president, Andrew Mackenzie at a talk during the Borders Art Fair in Kelso on 14…
Read MoreWalter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction longlist
The Walter Scott Prizen for Historical Fiction has announced its 2020 longlist, along with the appointment of a new chair of judges. Katie Grant, who has been on the judging panel since 2017, succeeds Alistair Moffat, who has stepped down as chair after 10 years. The 12 books in contention for the £25,000 prize are:…
Read MoreShocking growth as giant hogweed returns early
Scots are being warned to beware robust new growth of one of the country’s most troublesome invasive species – more than a month earlier than it would usually appear. Keith Gallacher of Complete Weed Control found fresh Giant Hogweed growth of a foot or more while quoting for a job in Musselburgh in mid-February. He…
Read MoreDate confirmed for 2020 Gordon Castle Highland Games
From Gordon Setter gatherings to giant strip the willow displays; the Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair will return is year. Being held on Sunday 17 May, there will be an eclectic mix of entertainment for all the family. Entering its 10th anniversary year, the annual Fochabers Games looks set to welcome more visitors…
Read MoreCelebrating Scotland’s national tourism stars
The spotlight shone on the individuals and businesses working across Scotland’s tourism industry at the national final of the Scottish Thistle Awards. Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018, Paisley Halloween Festival and Aberdeen International Airport were among those honoured with the highest accolade in the Scottish hospitality and tourism sector. The National Final of the Scottish Thistle…
Read MoreOvercoming her grief in the mountains
This beautifully candid memoir follows the life of Munroist, Sarah Jane Douglas, and her battle with grief. After losing her mother to cancer, Douglas finds solace in climbing Scotland’s forbidding mountains. A heart-wrenching read, it is testament to the cathartic nature of the wilderness. True stories do not always see the ‘happily ever after’ ending,…
Read MoreHow to put a healthy glow on your face
Chamomile Sanctuary is tucked away in the heart of the West End of Edinburgh. Heading down the stairs into the womb-like relaxation room I felt the strains of the day start to melt away, and I hadn’t even started my treatment yet. My visit was to test run the new Medik8 Facial and I was…
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