Posts by Kenny Smith
Scotland’s top accessible venues named
Holyrood Distillery and Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre have been named Scotland’s Venues of the Year by disabled access charity Euan’s Guide. The awards, which are now in their second year, recognise the best accessible venues in eight regions across the UK, based on public nominations and reviews shared on Euan’s Guide. Holyrood Distillery was named Southern Scotland’s Venue…
Read MoreA look at one of nature’s deadliest journeys
With a foreword by HRH Prince Charles, Norman Matheson examines the remarkable life-cycle of the Atlantic Salmon as it undertakes one of the most underappreciated but deadly journeys in nature. From small tributaries in the River Spey, on to the food sources of the North Atlantic, the salmon’s odyssey is told in Matheson’s lively and engaging style. His infectious passion can be felt…
Read MoreCelebrate Scotland’s female artists at new exhibition
A new exhibition that showcases a range of extraordinary work by women artists working in Scotland throughout the 20th century has opened at Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery. Ladies First: A Celebration of Women Artists brings together work by an array of well-known artists including Elizabeth Blackadder, Anne Redpath and Joan Eardley, alongside paintings by…
Read MoreScotland dominates the Instagram golf hashtags
As spring approaches, golfing enthusiasts will be hitting the course more and more. In a bid to wave goodbye to colder days, golfing experts at GolfSupport.com have investigated which golf course around the world is the most popular on Instagram by taking 15 of the most well-known courses on the planet and analysing their Instagram…
Read MoreHarvey Nichols ready to welcome the ambassador
Harvey Nichols Edinburgh is to welcome the Glenfiddich Ambassador to Scotland to a special event. Mark Thomson, will be hosting the latest unique dinner in their perennially popular Supper Club series. The four-course whisky dinner will celebrate several delicious whiskies from Glenfiddich. The evening will start with a specially created whisky cocktail – or non-alcoholic…
Read MoreGenerous and flexible living space at small steading
An attractive modernised home, which forms part of a small exclusive steading development, is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, 1 Mains of Camno Steading is a cleverly converted former steading carried out by Strathmore Heritage Homes, which maximises both natural light and the impressive views, particularly to the north and the west. The main…
Read MoreFun and games for families at Wildhood festival
A special festival for children and their families is being held this summer. Wildhood – a children’s festival – will take place on 6 and 7 June at Tullibole Castle, near Kinross. The event is a curated festival made just for children aged 12 and under, and their families. Across the weekend, they focus on…
Read MoreRide Scottish Borders – Scotland’s horse country
he Scottish Borders, Scotland’s Horse Country – here there are more horses per person than anywhere else in the UK and is the premier destination for horse riding in the country. The Borders has an association with the horse that stretches back over thousands of years and is still alive today in the Common Ridings.…
Read MoreCrofters’ Tall Ship Cruises on the Firth of Clyde
Join tall ship Lady of Avenel for five days of sailing and fabulous food as the chefs from the renowned Crofters’ Music Bar and Bistro on the Isle of Arran bring their culinary expertise aboard. Explore secluded bays and breath-taking lochs while learning the ropes of a tall ship in the sheltered waters of the Firth…
Read MoreEnjoy visiting NTS locations and events with Lidl
The National Trust for Scotland and Lidl have teamed up to give families a warm feeling this winter, thanks to some special offers in their Lidl Book of Big Adventures. The latest edition of the booklet, which combines Lidl’s affordable in-store range, from craft materials to outdoor clothing with the conservation charity’s places, events and…
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