Posts by Kenny Smith
On the second day of Christmas… Mains of Taymouth
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, precious family moments to treasure! Easily accessible with just an hour’s drivetime from the Central Belt, family run, award winning Mains of Taymouth is the ideal place for your family to enjoy an indulgent break together. You’ll be in the lap of luxury…
Read MorePodcast marks the rise of Scots golfer Bob MacIntyre
This year has been a remarkable one for young Scots golfer Bob MacIntyre. The 23-year-old from Oban has made a huge impact on the European Tour this year, as joint runner-up in the 2019 Betfred British Masters. He was runner-up in the Made in Denmark tournament, then in July 2019, he made his Open Championship…
Read MoreTramway plays host to Scots artist’s solo show
Glasgow’s Tramway venue to announce a new site-specific solo show by internationally acclaimed artist, France-Lise McGurn. Working predominantly with paint, the artist is noted for creating layered installations that incorporate the gallery walls, floors and ceilings. Working intuitively rather than through direct appropriation, McGurn uses swift brushstrokes and repeated marks to create loose associations about…
Read MoreExhibition celebrates the Little Black Dress
Little Black Dress is a major new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland which will examine the history of this iconic garment in high fashion. It will consider the role it has played in society and look at how technology is enabling designers to challenge entrenched notions of classical dress and upgrade the little…
Read MoreScots battlefield from the 17th century for sale
The site where one of Scotland’s finest ever military commanders was finally defeated and captured is up for sale in Sutherland. Presented to the market by Bell Ingram at offers over £70,000, Carbisdale Battlefield near Bonar Bridge comprises 53-acres of heather moor, pine woodland and open burns. Carbisdale is significant as the last battle of…
Read MoreDistillery in top spirits as it reveals limited edition
Tullibardine Distillery is raising a glass to celebrate expanding its exclusive Custodians Collection with a new limited-edition single malt whisky, the Tullibardine 1964. With only 242 bottles available, the Tullibardine 1964 is a rare fourth addition to the range and has been produced from three specially selected casks to meticulously craft the 51-year-old single malt.…
Read MoreSwimming pool exhibition will be a splash hit
A stunning collection of images taken in historic swimming pools are featuring in a new exhibition by a Scots photographer. In the show, Poolside, by Soo Burnell, she shares her passion for water, architecture and keeping things simple. She captured the images of the swimming baths at pools across the UK and Europe, in cities…
Read MoreThe life and times of Taggart star John Michie
Taggart’s outspoken maverick John Michie talks about national identity, family, religion, superstitions – and why his mum wants him to play a doctor. A regular in the series from 1998 as DI Robbie Ross until it ended in November 2010, Michie has since gone on to appear in other long-running shows, including Coronation Street and…
Read MoreThe moor the merrier with affordable shooting
Grouse shooting doesn’t need to cost the earth and a day of walked-up shooting can bring you closer to mother nature than ever before. A dozen exhausted bodies collapsed into the thick heather at the mention of lunch – it had been a strenuous morning, and with six brace in the bag it had been…
Read MoreAn encounter with Scotland’s original ghost hunter
Scottish ghosthunter Tom Robertson discusses the ghouls and spooks that still haunt him. What is a ghost? A ghost is the earthbound spirit of someone whose death was so traumatic that something became jammed and they are unable to pass into the next life. Instead, they are stuck in purgatory until someone frees them. In…
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