Posts by Kenny Smith
A dish fit for a goddess for International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day this Sunday and Glasgow Indian restaurant The Dhabba is celebrating with a dish fit for a goddess. Sthree Amanda, which is Sanskrit for women’s joy or happiness, sees rice, milk, and saffron with a milk solid sweet rolled in coconut and garnished with rose petals. It’s the latest offering from the…
Read MoreWinners of Lantra Scotland’s ALBAS announced
The achievements of the country’s top land-based and aquaculture trainees were celebrated at Lantra Scotland’s 18th and biggest ever learner of the year awards, the ALBAS (Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills). Around 240 guests, including finalists and their families, event supporters, employers, training providers and industry leaders, gathered at the event in the DoubleTree…
Read MoreJust over a week left to visit May Morris exhibition
The first-ever Scottish exhibition about the work of May Morris is closing next week. Being held at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh, Art & Life tells the overlooked story of May Morris (1862–1938), the youngest daughter of William Morris, and her extraordinary work and contribution to the British Arts and Crafts Movement, and runs until 14…
Read MoreA wonderful home full of charm in the countryside
A charming detached home in an outstanding rural situation surrounded by beautiful countryside is on the property market. Presented for sale by Strutt and Parker, Bridge of Oich Cottage, Invergarry, Inverness-shire is a generously proportioned rural property will suit a variety of buyers including those looking for an idyllic rural retreat to those looking for…
Read MoreArt gallery marks third anniversary with Birches
An Edinburgh gallery is to mark its third birthday with a celebration of an iconic tree. Birches is a group exhibition dedicated to these beautiful, unique trees, showcasing work in a wide variety of media. Running from 11 March – 4 April, at the Birch Tree Gallery, 23a Dundas Street, Edinburgh, the gallery first opened…
Read MoreHerd the latest – so much in Dumfries and Galloway
Frustrated farmer Robin Baird set up a website to show the world there is more going on in Dumfries and Galloway than people think. What is your day job? I’ve been a farmer all my life. My family run Balgreddan Farm in Kirkcudbright. It was dairy, beef and sheep, but we diversified about ten years…
Read MoreBeer Without Beards members create their own drink
To celebrate International Women Day, the members of the ‘women who beer group’ Beers Without Beards have brewed their own beverage. The beer will be launched on 8 March at the Portobello Tap alongside a Women In Beer tap list – and all are welcome. The group teamed up with brewery Cross Borders, to brew…
Read MoreCelebrating the first women in the Hall of Heroes
The achievements of two outstanding Scots are being celebrated at the National Wallace Monument has re-opened its doors to visitors following a ÂŁ1m refurbishment to mark its 150th anniversary year. Last year, there was a ÂŁ1million investment which saw a complete revamp of the exhibition galleries within the famous landmark. As part of the project,…
Read MoreLeading Scotswomen feature on Ask For More podcast
An inspirational podcast series featuring star-studded Scots are lining up for International Women’s Day 2020. The second series of the Ask For More podcast with Scottish Pakistani journalist, comedian and women’s rights advocate Zara Janjua features some of Scotland’s top business women alongside celebrities including Kaye Adams, Sharleen Spiteri, Kirsty Wark, Judy Murray and Jenni…
Read MoreFormer Victorian school could be a class act
A rare opportunity to acquire an impressive Victorian built former school with planning permission for conversion. Situated on the popular Ardnamurchan Peninsular, this very impressive Victorian building offers a rare opportunity to acquire an important piece of local history in the form of a mission house and primary school dating from 1868. Presented by Galbraith,…
Read More