Posts by Kenny Smith
Dog owners pledge to remove over 22 million pieces of litter
An environmental group from Stonehaven has received huge international support in its bid to clean up on plastic. More than 15,000 dog owners have joined the ranks of the Paws on Plastic campaign. The group of dog owners pledge to pick up a couple of pieces of litter on every walk, every day, removing over…
Read MoreThe globetrotting miniature Kelpies return home
Scotland’s Kelpie maquettes have returned home after more than six years of international globe trotting. The original 1:10 scale maquettes, designed by sculptor Andy Scott, will returned to the Helix Park, Falkirk on Monday, after visits to places including New York, Chicago, Milan and London, and for the first time, the smaller versions have met…
Read MoreNew exhibition will mark evolution of the chair
A celebration of the chair is taking place in Glasgow next month. The Chair: 18th Century to the Present Day is the title of the exhibition, which is being presented by auctioneers Lyon and Turnbull. The display celebrates the developments in furniture design reflected in the ever-changing form of the chair. A spokesman said: ‘This…
Read MoreLast chance to see Goya’s Los Disparates
Goya’s Los Disparates exhibition at Pollok House is now entering its final month, with the prolific Spanish painter’s eerie etchings being shown as a complete collection for the final time. The fragile artworks are extremely light-sensitive and have been brought out of storage for a limited time for display in Glasgow, before they must be…
Read MoreBringing much-needed sunshine into Glasgow
Overcoming Storms Ciara and Dennis and a weekend that saw a month’s worth of rain in just 24 hours, the people of Glasgow are well overdue some sunshine and Malibu are offering two lucky Glaswegians just that. To coincide with Malibu’s Summer Feels Tour, which had its first stop at Bananamoon on Great Western Road,…
Read MoreOffers over £600,000 for a spacious family home
Marefield of Craigs is a detached family home with generous reception space for both entertaining and family living. Presented by Galbraith, the triple aspect dining kitchen has views to the north over the Perthshire fields, a door leading to the garden and a central island breakfast bar, together with a Rangemaster cooker and integrated dishwasher.…
Read MoreMark leap year birthdays with a free pizza
Those born on February 29 – are only able to celebrate their official birthday once every four years. However, La Favorita restaurant in Edinburgh has decided to honour them with a special present this Leap Year. In honour of 2020’s Leap Day celebrations, those guests from Edinburgh who were born on Leap Day can commemorate…
Read MoreScots design team create new Kuwait national museum
A Scottish design agency has played a pivotal role in the creation of the new national museum in Kuwait. Edinburgh-based Studio MB has spent five years helping transform the former Al Salam Palace into a new, immersive national museum and visitor experience. The newly opened Al Salam Palace Museum tells the 300-year plus history of…
Read MoreAngus Munro brings his vocal talents to Edinburgh
Scottish chamber pop star and quadruple-octave singer-songwriter Angus Munro is coming to Edinburgh next month. The self titled ‘Amateur Piano Wrestler’ Angus Munro is headlining The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, on 19 March. His tear jerking songs, stage acrobatics and trademark wit helped propel Angus Munro on to the scene in 2019 with his debut album…
Read MoreA new addition to Tomatin’s global travel range
Award-winning Highland distillery Tomatin has announced the latest addition to its global travel retail range, the 21 Year Old. The brand-new travel retail exclusive will be available in selected outlets globally for €175, and is the latest in a series of high profile releases for Tomatin, who are currently celebrating a massive 70% growth in…
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