Posts by Kenny Smith
A stunning vast commission from Swiss architect
A truly stunning example of Swiss design and ingenuity, with a wine cellar and garage for 12 cars, is now for sale. Savills is marketing Boulder House, an exceptional modern house set in rural Aberdeenshire around 45 miles from Aberdeen. Privately commissioned by the sellers, the property was created by Swiss architect Martin Stohr in…
Read MoreRevised plans submitted for new Islay distillery
Elixir Distillers’ plans to build a distillery on Islay is a step closer to reality submitting revised plans. Co-founders Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh want to build at a location just outside of Port Ellen, where their proposted the distillery would seek to combine the best elements of tradition and modernity in both design and production.…
Read MoreStore looks to save 9.5 tonnes of single-use plastics
Aldi Scotland is removing all plastic lids on its own-label fresh and cultured cream products and ready-to-drink coffee products, as part of its ongoing campaign to reduce single-use plastics. From March, Scotland’s fourth largest volume retailer will stock these products without unnecessary plastic lids in its 91 Scottish stores. This initiative will remove over three…
Read MoreRare Scotch whiskies going under the hammer
A number of sought-after Scotch whiskies are going to auction at Sotheby’s next month. This includes four private collection decanters numbered ‘1’ directly from Gordon & MacPhail, a complete collection of The Macallan Six Pillars and the Macallan 72 Year Old. The Sotheby’s Wine and Spirits sales on 18 March will feature a total of…
Read MoreScottish Eat Game Awards finalists need your votes
Voting in the national Eat Game Awards closes in just two days – and the Scots finalists need your support. The team behind the Eat Game Awards has been working flat out not only to bring this tasty, nutritious, free range meat to the attention of a wider national audience, they have also been encouraging…
Read MoreNew contemporaries on view at Royal Scottish Academy
RSA New Contemporaries, a major annual platform for some of Scotland’s best emerging artists and architects, is currently being held. This year the exhibition features 62 artists and architects selected from the 2019 degree shows. Now in its 12th year, RSA New Contemporaries provides a unique opportunity to view a variety of important current developments…
Read MoreSpring food markets returning to Bowhouse
Bowhouse Market Weekends will be returning to the East Neuk of Fife in 2020, with a series of spring themed markets from March onwards. The monthly market weekends at Bowhouse are free to attend, giving visitors the opportunity to meet, discuss and taste food and drink from Scotland’s best artisan producers. A destination for food…
Read MoreDynamic Earth reaches for the stars at planetarium
Astronomer Dr Alastair Bruce has been appointed as planetarium manager at five star experience, Dynamic Earth. Alastair joins Dynamic Earth from the Royal Observatory Edinburgh, where he has been based since 2013. The new role has been created as the attraction starts work on a £500k project, which will see the popular ShowDome become the…
Read MoreRenting or buying – which is best?
As property prices outpace wage growth, it’s getting harder and harder for people to get on the property ladder. Many of the UK’s young adults have resigned themselves to the fact that they may never own a home. But for the lucky ones who have a choice between buying and renting a property, things aren’t…
Read MoreA tasty gin and beetroot cured salmon recipe
Glasgow restaurant Ox and Finch has made a name for itself serving up great plates inspired by world foods just made for sharing. So you might be forgiven for thinking that meals in head chef Daniel Spurr’s own kitchen might involve a riot of different dishes every time – but Daniel has a confession. ‘To…
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