Posts by Kenny Smith
Secluded farm offers modern living and privacy
A superb highly secluded property with grazing, outbuildings and wonderful views is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Bogside Farm is a substantial and impressive detached property, significantly extended and improved by the current owners and presented to a very high standard. The house benefits from high levels of privacy and seclusion and is approached…
Read MoreChristmas comes early for distillery
The GlenAllachie Distillery has capped a particularly productive and successful year with another award win. Co-founder Billy Walker has been awarded Master Distiller/Master Blender of the Year at the Icons of Whisky Awards. The distillery’s visitor centre was also Highly Commended in the Visitor Attraction of the Year category. The win at the annual Icons…
Read MoreCelebrate National Chocolate Covered In Anything Day
We’ve heard a lot about unusual food days but we absolutely love the idea of Chocolate Covered In Anything Day, which takes place today. After all, in this season of festive indulgence, what better excuse than to have to dip into some of the sweet stuff as a matter of national duty. Indeed Scots admit…
Read MorePupils launch 2020 wildlife charity calendar
A Perthshire school is celebrating the exceptional range of wildlife to be found on its grounds in the pages of a 2020 calendar, being sold in aid of the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The calendar features a dozen stunning wildlife images taken by photographer Rosanna Forbes. All of the profits from sales of the calendar will…
Read MoreOn the fourth day of Christmas… MacLean & Bruce
On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of whisky. If you are struggling to find a really special whisky experience to gift that hard-to-please person this Christmas, we have the perfect solution. MacLean & Bruce is Scotland’s leading whisky-focused travel company, creating luxury bespoke whisky experiences for the…
Read MoreA journey into reality, folklore and legend
Caught between a physical journey in reality and a world of folklore and legend, this book takes the reader on a voyage that goes much deeper than most travel books. Years after the untimely death of his beloved aunt, Marsden is determined to complete a solo sail from his home in Cornwall, around the west…
Read MoreBlas Festival 2019 was another big success
Organisers of this year’s Blas Festival have reported another successful event, with Highland audiences being entertained by some of the country’s top musicians, for the 15th year. And they are already looking forward to what 2020 has in store for the Gaelic festival. Blas, which means ‘taste’ or ‘sample’, is organised by Fèisean nan Gàidheal…
Read MoreOn the third day of Christmas… The Pierhouse Hotel
On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of luxury. Love winter with a touch of luxury – west coast style – at The Pierhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant in the picturesque village of Port Appin, Argyll. Escape to where the pace is gentler for a winter break on…
Read MoreHot Toddy syrups launched with Scotch whisky
Aberfeldy has teamed up with World of Zing to launch a new range of Hot Toddy Syrups in time for the winter months. The Hot Toddy, which dates back to the 18th century, is loaded with a variety of exotic spices which started to emerge through the British Empire’s new trading routes. Many people consumed…
Read MoreCelebrating 25 years of radio success Off the Ball
A Scottish radio show marks its 25th birthday this year – and it’s being marked with a special TV show. From its football fanzine comedy roots, to a cornerstone of Scottish cultural life, Petty and Ill-Informed is a documentary telling the inside story of Radio Scotland’s Off the Ball. Featuring rare archive and interviews with…
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