Posts by Kenny Smith
Culzean Castle celebrated Christmas 1879
Culzean Castle’s magical Victorian Christmas tours returned for a second year in 2019. They proved to be a resounding success with the event selling out and over 2,000 visitors experiencing life above and below stairs. Recreating Christmas Eve 1879, the interactive experience took place over the first and second weekends of December at the National…
Read MoreArchie Hume’s Christmas survival guide
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing shares some tips on how to survive the upcoming festive season. And so, it begins, innocuously enough, appearing at first to be something you might actually enjoy. An invitation for Christmas drinks. Old friends returning from overseas. The first mince pie of the year… But before you know…
Read MoreRare chance to buy a secluded farmhouse
A unique opportunity to purchase a traditional farmhouse with adjacent agricultural buildings and approximately five acres of land, is now available. Presented by Bidwells, Upper Balchandy Farmhouse sits in an elevated position (approximately 200 metres above sea level) on a south-westerly facing hillside, providing wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and down into the Tummel…
Read MoreThe Lion King makes a roar-some night out
The Lion King has taken up residence for the foreseeable future at Edinburgh’s Playhouse and the buzz surrounding the show that has been delighting audiences for over 20 years is palpable in the capital. From the incredible opening scene where the audience are transported to Pride Rock along with a herd of African animals to…
Read MoreThe Ivy in the Square kicks off 2020 in style
Hot on the heels of hosting Edinburgh’s world-famous Hogmanay Celebrations, The Mac Twins will be kicking off 2020 in style at The Ivy on the Square with an exclusive DJ set on New Year’s Day. Sisters Lisa and Alana Macfarlane, who have performed across the globe, will be carrying out an intimate DJ set from…
Read MoreGlenalmond College report is top of the class
Glenalmond College has welcomed a glowing report from Education Scotland inspectors following their recent visit to the leading independent school in Perthshire. The focus of the visit by HMI inspectors was on self-evaluation and the school’s actions arising from this. Among the highlights of the education which Glenalmond provides, the inspectors praised the ‘high-performing school’…
Read MoreAn incredible year of growth for Scots gin firm
Stirling-based Boë Gin wrapped up a phenomenal year with 12 months of quick growth. They have enjoyed a slew of new listing announcements in 2019, and with on trade data from CGA revealing their very rapid growth, partly achieved by securing an additional 4,000 new outlets around the UK in the period January-August 2019. They…
Read MoreGlasgow Canal Festival set to make a splash in 2020
Glasgow Canal Festival is set to make a splash next year, having been named as part of the celebrations for Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 2020. Glasgow’s Canal, in the north of the city, will be bursting with activity in a celebration of the unique and iconic waterway and its vibrant surrounding community, for…
Read MoreOn the fifth day of Christmas… Fingal
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of being onboard. Give the gift of Fingal this Christmas – Scotland’s first luxury floating hotel. Step aboard and discover something completely different. A world-class destination with unique luxury cabins and decks for stargazing and Champagne. Choose from a delicious five…
Read MoreA taste of Scotland’s islands captured in print
One thing that matches the richness of Scotland’s produce is its spectacular landscapes. When these two things are combined with a gentle peppering of history, it makes for perfectly balanced reading. This book sees food writer and journalist Sue Lawrence travel around some of our country’s many islands, speaking to producers and cooks, gleaning delicious…
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