Posts by Kenny Smith
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip heads to Scotland
BBC hit antiques show Celebrity Antiques Road Trip is back on TV screens, featuring a line-up of famous faces from stage, screen, comedy, sport and music as they hunt for hidden gems in a bid to make the biggest profit buying and selling antiques. In each episode, the two competing celebrities put their knowledge and…
Read MoreA family home that’s packed full of charm
A charming three-bedroom family home situated in the heart of the Scottish Borders is now for sale. Presented by Rettie and Co, Stables Cottage is situated in a quiet peaceful setting just outside the popular village of Minto. Stables Cottage is a traditional Scottish Victorian cottage dating back to around 1830 and boasting three bedrooms…
Read MoreA haggis and beef burger recipe for Burns Night
Quality Meat Scotland has revealed a new recipe with a twist on a classic Burns Supper ahead of the Bard’s birthday (Saturday 25 January). The Scotch Beef and Haggis Burger provide a tasty alternative for those searching for a different take on the traditional haggis, neeps and tatties. The recipe champions Scotch Beef PGI, meat…
Read More16th century castle needs volunteers for the summer
A Scots castle is looking for volunteers to help boost visitors’ experiences of the historic building Thirlestane Castle, in Lauder, is one of the oldest and finest inhabited castles in Scotland. This summer they are extending their opening days so visitors can tour the 16th-century castle seven days a week. In order to do this…
Read More20 years of Young Traditional Musician of the Year
It’s just over a week until the 20th winner of BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year is announced on February 2. To celebrate, the very first recipient, vocalist and fiddle player Gillian Frame, and the current title holder, fiddle player Benedict Morris, got together to talk about what winning the prestigious award…
Read MoreHills & Harbour Gin takes a top award
A Scots distiller was celebrating big this week after winning the top award for ‘Best Scottish London Dry’ Gin at this year’s World Gin Awards held in London. Taking home a win in the most competitive category against many well-known and respected Scottish gin brands delighted the Crafty Distillery, based in Galloway, believing it shows…
Read MoreVolunteers wanted for Big Garden Birdwatch
This weekend (25-27 January), RSPB Scotland is celebrating over four decades of Big Garden Birdwatch, and asking people to join in with the citizen science project by dedicating just one hour of their time. Last year over 32,000 people took part across Scotland, and house sparrows took the top spot for the 8th year running,…
Read MoreAn exciting thriller with clever plot twists
The body of a woman is found bludgeoned and dumped in the water of Loch Lomond, while Iain Fraser of Helensburgh, who put her there, is living with his guilt. Nearby, DI Alex Morrow and her team have been shadowing a woman they believe to be involved in drug smuggling, but she disappears without a…
Read MoreBoom in whisky casks shows no sign of ending
Cask 88 online cask auctions is getting ready to hold Against the Grain – its third auction. Bidding will open next Friday, 31 January, at noon, before closing on Sunday 9 February at 5pm. This auction is notable for the diversity of liquid on offer, including both malt and grain whiskies, new-make and well-matured spirit,…
Read MoreScots chocolate offers contemporary take on Valentine’s
A Scots chocolatier has launched its Love Is Simple Collection featuring a design by British artist Thomas Payne. COCO’s Love Is Simple Collection stems from The Art of Chocolate’s collaboration with the contemporary artist. Symbolising the love affair between chocolate and art, which characterises the brand, all three Love Collections launch in time for Valentine’s…
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