Posts by Kenny Smith
Win a pair of tickets to the Detox Health Beauty Festival
Early-bird tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, 7 February, for the Detox Health Beauty Festival. The event will return to the Archerfield Walled Garden on Saturday 16 May, with a line up of health, natural beauty and wellbeing experts on hand to help ticket holders enrich mind, body and soul. With more than 1000 people…
Read MoreWonderful views over the water from Loch Lomond Castle
A luxury apartment with exceptional views of Loch Lomond has been presented to the property market. Savills present this ground floor apartment at Loch Lomond Castle, with spectacular views across the loch, a large breakfasting kitchen and three double bedrooms. Twin wrought iron gates allow entry to the driveway and gardens, leading to the parking…
Read MoreMacallan’s new film shows how whisky comes to life
The Macallan has released a new film, which brings to life key moments of decision making in the history of the brand. The documentary is currently being communicated to travellers at key Asian airports via a mixture of still and video advertising. Highlighting the story of two key decisive turning points in the brand’s history,…
Read MoreThe perfect place to pop the question for Valentine’s
A Scots castle has created the ultimate map for men looking to propose in a romantic location this Valentine’s Day. With so many planning a proposal, the iconic Blair Castle in the heart of Highland Perthshire has launched a guide to help those confused by the countless choices to create that unforgettable moment. The Map…
Read MoreArt restaurant hosts Carla Borel: Homme Libre exhibition
Edinburgh’s art restaurant, Le Roi Fou, has announced the latest exhibition in its series of art shows. Opening on 11 February, ‘Homme Libre’ (free man) presents striking and intimate male portraits by Paris-born photographer Carla Borel. Homme Libre will be Carla’s first exhibition to be shown in Scotland. It includes portraits of prominent Scottish men…
Read MoreKelso on top in the Great British High Street Awards
Kelso is celebrating after The Square was crowed as Rising Star of the Year and Scottish Rising Star High Street. The title was bestowed upon it in the Government-run Great British High Street Awards 2019 (in partnership with Visa) beating Yarm High Street, Stockton-on-Tees (England), Palace Street, Caernarfon (Wales) and Newry City Centre, Newry (Northern…
Read MoreAuthor Ian Rankin to join the Fife Whisky Festival
Crime writer Ian Rankin will be guest of honour when the Fife Whisky Festival returns to the Kingdom next month. The author, who was born in Cardenden, Fife, will speak at the whisky-themed dinner which opens the event at Lindores Abbey Distillery in Newburgh. He said: ‘As a keen whisky drinker I’m delighted to be…
Read MoreA guide to the best scrambling in Scotland
Suitable for all scramblers, from first timers to seasoned pros, Classic Mountain Scrambles in Scotland is a comprehensive and enjoyable guide to the best places for scrambling, covering the mainland of Scotland and the Inner Hebrides. This latest edition includes 70 new photographs from the author, IOS maps and easy-to-follow instructions for each suggested scramble,…
Read MoreTeen Stroke Sufferer Wins Young Photographer Awards
At just 14, Brenna Collie from Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, suffered a stroke and had to learn to walk again as well as come to terms with her ‘new normal’. Two years on, she decided to document her struggle to recover in her Higher Photography portfolio through 12 striking images. Brenna’s mum encouraged her to enter one…
Read MoreStylish waterfront brasserie to reel-in foodies
An ambitious new venture is set to breathe life into a prominent historic site overlooking Newhaven Pier – at a location fast becoming one of Edinburgh’s foodie destinations. Due to open in mid-February, Pier Brasserie will bring a warm, contemporary bar and brasserie into the former Prezzo, within the renowned old fishmarket building in Newhaven,…
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