Posts by Kenny Smith
Rural communities stand up to Chris Packham
Around 150 rural workers staged a demonstration in Perth last night (Tuesday), protesting against what they say is broadcaster Chris Packham’s ‘relentless drive’ to wreck their livelihoods. The BBC presenter – an outspoken critic of fieldsports – was giving a talk on nature photography at Perth Concert Hall. However, his appearance was met with a…
Read MoreA gripping adventure in 19th century Scotland
The Crown Agent is an intriguing murder mystery set against the dramatic backdrop of eerie harbours, grand stately homes and a Scottish landscape which almost acts as a character in its own right. Dr Mungo Lyon, a surgeon in 1829 Edinburgh, is shunned professionally after the horrifying scandal of Burke & Hare is revealed. The…
Read MoreOn the sixth day of Christmas… The Machrie
On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me… the gift of golf. Whether you’re just looking to explore the stunning island of Islay, home to some of the world’s finest whiskies, birdlife, seafood and dramatic coastal seascapes, or you’re taking on the challenge of the championship links golf course, The Machrie…
Read MoreBehind the scenes with Christmas at Glasgow Central
Christmas at one of Scotland’s busiest train stations is coming to our TV screens. This festive edition of the popular BBC Scotland series was filmed over the course of three weeks in the lead-up to Christmas and captures the fun and frenzy on the platforms. With seasonal celebrations looming at Glasgow’s Central Station, the concourse…
Read MoreFirst exhibitions of 2020 revealed by Open Eye
The Open Eye Gallery in Edinburgh has revealed the first of its exhibitions for 2020. The gallery, based in the New Town, has been running for 30 years and holds 32 exhibitions per year focusing on contemporary and applied art. The first exhibitions for the year are: Jonathan Gibbs, Paintings, Drawings and Wood Engravings, 10…
Read MoreThe Country Food Trust launches winter appeal
The winter months are a wonderful time for the countryside community, for five months many are able to indulge their passion for shooting. It is also the time when the temperatures drop and those who are in food poverty need good, warm and nourishing food more than ever. The Country Food Trust was set up…
Read MoreArts groups join together for second event
Scotland’s two leading arts organisations have joined forces for the second time to present an ambitious and dynamic annual exhibition. This will bring together the best in contemporary art and design in a collaboration at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh. The Society of Scottish Artists (SSA) and Visual Arts Scotland (VAS) present SSA |…
Read MoreHighland Show reveals its judges for 2020
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland has announced next year’s judges for the competition. The RHASS is ending 2019 on a robust note following a third year of investment in the showground at Ingliston, clocking up record attendance at the Royal Highland Show and welcoming over one million people at over 200 events…
Read MoreThis Victorian school is prime for conversion
A rare opportunity to acquire an impressive Victorian built former school with planning permission for conversion. Situated on the popular Ardnamurchan Peninsular, this very impressive Victorian building offers a rare opportunity to acquire an important piece of local history in the form of a mission house and primary school dating from 1868. Presented by Galbraith,…
Read MoreThe Samaritans will benefit from short story sales
A Scots author is donating the proceeds from his short story The Fright Before Christmas to the Samaritans. Jonathan Whitelaw, from Glasgow, has written a unique, one-off special festive tale starring Ol’ Nick himself. Out on the cold on the very first Christmas Eve, he’s given some Divine company as three travellers make their way…
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