Posts by Kenny Smith
A drink made in Scotland with Japanese inspiration
100 years ago, the Japanese travelled to Scotland and returned home with the secrets of the Scotch whisky distilleries. With their newfound knowledge, they created their very own version of Scotland’s national drink. Now, BrewDog Distilling Co. are fighting back with the creation of a shochu, Japan’s number one drink with a Scottish twist. Inugami…
Read MoreEye catching B listed property steeped in history
An attractive home built between 1820/30 and originally the head gardener’s cottage for the Pitfour Estate, is a category B-listed property steeped in history and charm. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Newlands stands proud in an elevated position overlooking Deer Abbey, and is a striking and very eye catching category B listed property, steeped…
Read MoreIndustry expert joins luxury jewellers to share experience
Luxury jewellers Laings has appointed a new retail consultant. Stephen Paterson will be offering advice to ensure that Laings customers have the very best experience every time that they visit a Laings store. With three showrooms in Glasgow and one each in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Southampton he will work closely with the teams and build…
Read MoreNc’nean Distillery in ÂŁ1.7million funding boost
Scotland’s leading female-founded, organic and sustainable whisky distillery, Nc’nean, has successfully raised more than ÂŁ1.7m in a new funding round. The money has come from both a crowdfunding campaign and private investors to help accelerate its current growth plans. The innovative whisky distillery exceeded its funding target in little over a week after launching the…
Read MoreGlenmorangie commission is unveiled
National Museums Scotland and the Glenmorangie Company have today unveiled a major piece of metalwork by the internationally renowned metalsmith, Simone ten Hompel. Commissioned by National Museums Scotland and The Glenmorangie Company, the contemporary piece will go on permanent display in the Making and Creating gallery of the National Museum of Scotland from 6 March…
Read MoreMcLarens on the Corner opens its doors in Morningside
A brand new bar and restaurant, McLarens on the Corner, has opened its doors to the public in Edinburgh. The exciting new addition to Morningside’s Holy Corner puts food and drink, provenance and family at the top of the menu. McLarens on the Corner is the most recent opening for Scottish hospitality collection, Signature Group,…
Read MoreProject Smok’s debut album is brought to life
Bayview is the debut album from upcoming neo-trad trio Project Smok. Recently released, the record showcases the non-conformist and progressive Scottish traditional music the young band have become known for in recent years. Combining trad music with links to contemporary new-age pop, Bayview was brought to life in Edwyn Collins’ famous Clashnarrow Studio in Helmsdale…
Read MorePupils inspired by Badvo Gin owner at lecture
Kilgraston School was honoured to welcome Helen Stewart, multi award-winning owner of Pitlochry-based Badvo Gin, as part of its Women and Business lecture programme. Helen inspired pupils with tales of her entirely hand-foraged product, and the testing process of setting-up a successful business, telling senior pupils: ‘Think about what really motivates you; follow your passion.’…
Read MoreCelebrating the work of Gerda in textile panels
The ‘ground-breaking’ work of award-winning Scottish writer, actor, director and singer-songwriter Gerda Stevenson has inspired a new exhibition of 40 stunning textile panels. In response to poems from Stevenson’s fabulous collection: Quines: Poems in Tribute to Women of Scotland, Edge Textile Artists Scotland members were asked to select a poem and to interpret it in…
Read MoreLarge gardens surround a private bungalow
A detached bungalow with extensive garden grounds has been brought to the market. Presented by Galbraith, Joyphil is an exceptionally large detached bungalow, tucked away in with a private, sheltered location and with grounds extending to around 0.47 acres in total, in Aberdeenshire. The accommodation extends to over 300sqm offering versatility and a large amount…
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