Posts by Kenny Smith
Remembering Scotland’s Collosus of Roads
Telford began as a young apprentice to a stonemason and by the end of his years was called ‘The Collosus of Roads’. He was unquestionably one of Britain’s finest engineers. This book recounts the history of one of the Industrial Revolution’s heroes, highlighting the work and life of a man of culture who remembered his…
Read MoreWear your jammies and get some free ice cream
Fife gelateria Jannettas is celebrating that latest research has shown how to combat Blue Monday: ice cream for breakfast. The third Monday of January has been coined as the most miserable day of the year and named Blue Monday. According to Japanese research, a study by Yoshihiko Koga, a professor at Kyorin University in Tokyo,…
Read MoreMarking Chinese New Year in the capital
Contemporary Chinese restaurant group Tattu has announced plans to host a spectacular cultural celebration at its Edinburgh venue. Running from January 24 until February 8, Tattu will not only celebrate Chinese New Year in style, it will also mark the customary Chinese Lantern Festival which symbolises the wish for a bright future. The Year of…
Read MoreSupermarket partners up with meat supplier
A Scots supermarket has partnered with one Scotland’s top meat suppliers, Simon Howie, ahead of Burns Night. Aldi customers can now pick up their Burns Night favourites produced in all 91 stores across Scotland. With prices starting at just £1.49, Aldi has partnered with Simon Howie to offer a range of Specialbuys perfect for any…
Read MoreBGA shoots to have a stronger market for their game
British game has been given a huge boost after the British Game Alliance signed a deal with one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers. Responding to the rising demand for game in the UK, the BGA has managed to secure a partnership with one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, Samworth Brothers, who have an…
Read MoreGreat chieftain o’ the Puddin’ Race at The Hebridean
Burns Night, held in honour of Scotland’s most famous poet Robert Burns, is celebrated with a contemporary Scottish twist on the tradition at The Hebridean gastropub in Glasgow. The restaurant and bothy bar, inspired by the Outer Hebrides, will be celebrating the Scottish bard’s birthday in the only way they know how: modern takes on…
Read MoreNicola Benedetti to perform at the Grammys Premiere
Scots violinist Nicola Benedetti is to perform at the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony next weekend. Taking place at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, 26 January, from 8.30–11.30pm GMT, the performance will be streamed live internationally via Grammy.com. Preceding the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards telecast, the Premiere Ceremony will be hosted by two-time Grammy…
Read MorePlenty of whiskies to choose from this Burns Night
It’s that time of year again, Dry January is nearly over and the light at the end of the January blues tunnel is within reach. That means Burns Night – the ultimate excuse to drink whisky and get your Scottish on – is here. The Character of Islay Whisky Company’s Aerolite Lyndsay is a 10-year-old…
Read MoreDunskey Estate – a stunning venue packed with history
Just outside of Portpatrick lies an unravelling secret. Within a seemingly endless estate, a classic house has opened its doors to new life and an exploration of Dunskey’s rich history. It’s dark, and raining. A car, not fit for this weather, has just sped up the tree-lined path to our destination and I have no…
Read MoreSeabird breeding season activity hotspots revealed
The RSPB in Scotland has used hotspot mapping techniques to learn more about the life of kittiwakes, guillemots, razorbills and shags as they forage at sea during the breeding season. Seabirds are one of the most threatened groups of birds globally and many seabird species are declining at an alarming rate in Scotland. Conservation efforts…
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