Posts by Kenny Smith
Leaving it all behind in a bid to destress
In February 2019, award-winning writer Alex Roddie left his online life behind and headed for the highlands. The constant bleeping of blue screens vying for his attention Alex Roddie – an outdoor writer, photographer and editor who lives in Lincolnshire – at breaking point. Seeking headspace from his rising anxiety levels, he took on a…
Read MoreScottish vets starring on our TV screens
The life of Scottish vets comes to the small screen tonight. This series takes viewers on a journey across Scotland following vets as they tend to animals from small to large to very wild. Stories of joy and stories of sadness as viewers meet all creatures great and small. Once a week a vet from…
Read MoreAn impressive stone-built home from the 1800s
A beautiful 19th century stone-built home has been brought to the market for sale. Presented by Paton and Co, Beech House is a beautiful double-fronted stone-built house dating back to the 1800s and offering spacious accommodation over three principal floors and a private garden to the rear, located in Coldingham, in the Scottish Borders. The…
Read MoreGlen Garioch Distillery returns after £6 million revamp
Glen Garioch’s famous Oldmeldrum distillery announces its re-opening to the public for the first time in two years, following a £6 million investment. Owner Beam Suntory has fully renovated the distillery, returning to traditional processes and reducing its carbon footprint. The reopening will toast to reinstated malt floors and direct-fire still. Visitors can see the…
Read MoreFour finalists for the 2021 Highland Book Prize
The Highland Society of London and Moniack Mhor Writers’ Centre have today announced the shortlist for the 2021 Highland Book Prize. This annual award celebrates the finest work that recognises the rich culture, heritage, and landscape of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The prize aims to showcase the literary talent of the region and to…
Read MoreA delicious fudge recipe with a dash of whisky
Mother’s Day is coming, and what shows love for the most important women in our lives than a homemade present? For Mother’s Day, Old Pulteney Single Malt Whisky, The Maritime Malt, has partnered with celebrity chef, CJ Jackson, to create the ultimate whisky fudge recipe. Inspired by CJ’s late mother, this fudge recipe was a…
Read MoreStep into spring at The Ivy on the Square
This spring equinox, The Ivy on the Square in Edinburgh launches a delectable new menu embracing the flavours of spring. With a sense of freshness and renewal, guests will be taken on a journey of rediscovery with a selection of delights featuring ingredients that the new season brings to our tables. Launching on the official…
Read MoreHamilton & Inches launch their new Craft Academy
Hamilton & Inches has launched its Craft Academy, which will teach and foster talent amongst the next generation of craftspeople. Already home to exceptional silversmiths, goldsmiths, polishers, hand-engravers and watchmakers, Hamilton & Inches will help to support and develop the future of craftsmanship in Scotland by continuing to invest in crucial apprenticeships and training. The…
Read MoreCraft beer launched showcasing Pale Ales and IPA
Flavourly has launched Equilibrium – the ultimate craft beer taste test. Equilibrium is a range of Pale Ales and Session IPAs – showcasing ingredients from throughout the history of brewing and brewed to be drunk in pairs as the ultimate craft beer tasting test. Brewed exclusively for Flavourly, the online craft beer specialists,’by legendary Irish…
Read MoreFilm festival brings showbiz to St Andrews
Later this week, Sands: International Film Festival of St Andrews will see filmmakers from around the world join together in the iconic town to share their work in the cherished community space of the Byre Theatre. Kicking off the inaugural Sands in style on Friday 25 March, Joe Russo, director of Avengers Endgame and Netflix’s…
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