Posts by Kenny Smith
Scotland’s poetry festival celebrates Gaelic language
StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival, is celebrating the Gaelic language through a number of events and readings at this year’s annual festival. StAnza’s 2020 programme includes a Gaelic Writers Showcase, with readings from Deborah Moffatt, Eòghan Stiùbhart, Sandy NicDhomhnaill Jones and Niall O’Gallagher, celebrating the breadth of talent writing in Gaelic today. The Green Plain…
Read MoreEnjoy some luxury at Balloch Park development
Mains of Taymouth is offering luxury self catering breaks in its custom built lodges at Balloch Park, its new holiday and buy to let development which is just a short distance from the main estate. Mains of Taymouth is a five star Country Estate & Golf Course at Kenmore. Two night self catering breaks are…
Read MoreA spacious country home with outbuildings
A six bedroom house in a tranquil, rural location is now presented to the property market. Quietly situated amongst an established rural landscape close to Auchterarder and Blackford, Rettie are marketing Brookfield House, in Perthshire, a spacious country house with excellent outbuildings, established gardens and a private and peaceful setting close to Gleneagles Hotel. On…
Read MoreEnduring appeal of Moray brings in worldwide buyers
The county of Moray is famous for its mild climate and varied countryside with a coastline of rich agricultural land, prosperous fishing villages and wide, open beaches. If it sounds idyllic, it’s because it is and for years the area has attracted buyers from across the globe seeking to take advantage of the wonderful lifestyle…
Read MoreDragon’s Den contestant releases life-changing book
Comedian, teacher and Dragons’ Den contestant, Gavin Oattes, is set to launch his first solo life-changing book on 20 February, entitled Life Will See You Now. Now an international keynote speaker, his on what ‘making it’ in life actually means, his struggles with anxiety from a young age and for the first time, his breakdown…
Read MoreFar more than water with a visit to the Lakes
It’s a tourist honeypot all year, but it truly was bumper to bumper when my partner and I ventured down the M6 to Bowness-on-Windermere (though in fairness it was only the last hour of the drive when the caravans and cyclists drew expletives). Anyway that aside, I’m the first to admit that, once you’re there,…
Read MoreFood for thought with new TV cookery challenge
Foodie Clare Grogan and Masterchef: The Professionals winner Gary Maclean are out to prove that last-minute convenience shopping needn’t mean disappointing dinners in this fun new cook-off show. Every week the pair will visit a different part of Scotland – and a different corner shop – to meet the owners and scour their shelves for…
Read MoreIconic designers are coming to Scotland for a talk
Celebrated designers Dame Zandra Rhodes and David Sassoon are coming to Scotland to discuss their lives and careers. They are attending Edinburgh’s Dovecot Studios, as part of Mid-Century Modern: Art & Design from Conran to Quant, which explores the lifestyle revolution that swept through post-war Britain, changing the social landscape forever. From 3 April, it…
Read MoreGet ready for the Granite Noir crime fiction festival
The best home grown and international crime fiction is being celebrated in Aberdeen this weekend. Now in its fourth year, Granite Noir is inspired by the Granite city – its history, its atmosphere and its strong sense of place – and events run from Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 February in interesting, quirky and unusual…
Read MoreMarking 39th birthday of woman born 156 years ago
Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland is hosting a birthday party for Beatrice Sharp, the driving force behind the creation of Hill of Tarvit near Cupar in Fife. But it’s a party with a difference on Saturday, 29 February. The date marks Beatrice’s 156th birthday – or her 39th birthday as she was born…
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