Posts by Kenny Smith
Aldi triumphs at the 2020 Icons of Whisky awards
Aldi was named winner of the Supermarket of the Year and Own Brand Supermarket of the Year at the 2020 Icons of Whisky Scotland Awards. Presented each year in Edinburgh, the Icons of Whisky are the annual industry awards organised by Whisky Magazine, which recognise the very best people, places and bars across the Scottish…
Read MoreHelp wanted for the Big Farmland Bird Count
Wildlife enthusiasts across the country are being urged to take part in the Big Farmland Bird Count which is back for the seventh successive year. The UK wide citizen science project calls on farmers, land managers and gamekeepers to spend 30 minutes spotting species on their land between the 7 and 16 February 2020. Crucially,…
Read MoreOn the first day of Christmas… The Three Chimneys
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of foodies. The Three Chimneys’ First Day of Christmas Carol – all sung to the famous tune of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Opening: On the First Day of Christ-mas… Three Chim-neys sent to me… A gift…fit for any FOOD-IE Then straight…
Read MoreHarsher punishments needed for wildlife crime
People convicted of wildlife crimes such as deer poaching, hare coursing, killing badgers or birds of prey should receive bigger fines and longer prison sentences than currently available. That’s the view of Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), the organisation which represents landowners and rural businesses. Following an evidence session with the Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate…
Read MoreScottish Awards for New Music 2020 now open
New Music Scotland are pleased to announce that nominations for the fourth annual Scottish Awards for New Music are now open. The Scottish Awards for New Music celebrate Scotland’s creatively ambitious and vibrant contemporary music scene, showcasing some of the most innovative, experimental and ground-breaking work taking place in Scotland. The awards highlight the depth…
Read MoreCairngorms wins at Nature of Scotland Awards
There were celebrations at the prestigious Nature of Scotland Awards with two winners coming from the Cairngorms National Park. Hosted by TV presenter and wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan and BBC Scotland TV and radio presenter Euan McIlwraith, the winners were celebrated at a presentation dinner held in Edinburgh. Stewart Taylor won the Species Champion Award…
Read MoreA new account of the Scots at Waterloo
Iain Gale, an art critic, military historian, journalist and author, draws on modern-day accounts of the Battle of Waterloo and brings to life the individual stories of those who fought. The reader is thrown head first into the chaos of the battle, truly evoking the great sense of the terror endured by the brave cavalry. Read…
Read MoreFestive activities to take over Crathes Castle
The National Trust for Scotland is welcoming Father Christmas and his helper elves to Crathes Castle in Aberdeen this Christmas for a festive takeover. Every weekend from Saturday 14 until Monday 23 December, families can meet Father Christmas himself inside the Great Hall of the turreted castle. Little ones can tell him their Christmas wishes…
Read MoreA stone-built home in 15 acres of mature grounds
A handsome period farmhouse in a private rural setting, offering plenty of equestrian potential, is now for sale. Overton Farmhouse is located in a private situation, around 1.5 miles from the village of Kirkliston, amidst the West Lothian countryside. The farmhouse presides over approximately 13 acres of picturesque paddock grazing and is accompanied by a…
Read MoreGin-gle all the way with afternoon tea at Fingal
Fingal, Edinburgh’s luxury floating hotel, has teamed up with Pickering’s Gin to offer a complimentary colourful gin-filled bauble with every afternoon tea served mid-week in The Lighthouse Bar. Afternoon tea onboard Fingal, by the award-winning team behind The Royal Yacht Britannia, in December is a festive treat. From exquisite savoury pastries and miniature baguettes to…
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