Posts by Kenny Smith
Singers wanted to join the community chorus
Scottish Opera is staging a one of a kind, outdoor promenade production of Leonard Bernstein’s satirical opera, Candide in Glasgow this summer. And it’s appealing to members of the public from all walks of life to join the show’s community chorus. Celebrating the diversity and creativity of Scotland’s communities, there will be six performances of…
Read MoreOpportunities fuel optimism at Morrison’s Academy
Live events have returned to the school calendar at Morrison’s Academy. And pupils are taking full advantage of the opportunities available to them. During March, all year groups focused on literacy, with a fortnight centred around World Book Day. As a school they hosted numerous events for pupils of all ages including; primary class book…
Read MoreScotch Malt Whisky Society’s 150th bottling is Irish!
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society its presenting its landmark 150th distillery bottling this month – and it’s not a Scotch! Cask 150.1 is from a distillery in the south-west of Ireland, bottled with impeccable timing as we approach St Patrick’s Day on Thursday 17 March. Whiskey from the distillery has never been bottled as a…
Read MoreLearn about Lewis from the comfort of home
Have you every wanted to make a trip to the Isle of Lewis, but never been able to? Tonight, you can make that journey, from the comfort of home, as BBC ALBA shows Eilean Mo Ghaoil (From Lewis with Love) The Isle of Lewis is the largest and most northerly island in the Outer Hebrides.…
Read MoreA tasty of the Irish in our lamb recipe of the day
To celebrate St Patricks Day, Lough Erne Resort Executive chef, Noel McMeel, has shared some favourite recipes for a range of mouthwatering dishes that you can make at home. Noel has cooked for an impressive range of dignitaries and celebrities, including Barack Obama and Sir Paul McCartney, but the talented chef remains focused on his…
Read MoreTV show teaching how to speak Gaelic returns
Ever wanted to speak Gaelic, but didn’t know where to start? BBC ALBA is returning with a second series of Speak Gaelic, which starts tonight, Monday 14 March, from 7.30-8pm. Joy Dunlop guides viewers through the next steps to inspire us to speak Gaelic. Throughout the series, she’ll introduce words and phrases on a variety…
Read MoreAboyne Highland Games all set for August return
After an absence of three years, organisers have confirmed that Aboyne Highland Games will be held this August. The traditional Royal Deeside event, which attracts up to 10,000 visitors, will take place on Saturday, 6 August. It will mark the first time since 2019 that the games has been staged, after being cancelled for the…
Read MoreMackie’s scoops up talented graduate for brand new dream role
A graduate has kick-started a dream career developing ice cream and chocolate in the creative heart of Mackie’s of Scotland’s family farm – where it makes its sweet treats. Hannah Beattie, 25, landed the tasty role as the NPD (new product development) coordinator and will hone her knowledge and palate as she is tasked with…
Read MoreBoswell Book Festival unveils opening night guests
There’s less than two months to go until the Boswell Book Festival returns. Organisers are currently finalising the festival programme – the world’s only festival of biography and autobiographies – for their return to Dumfries House in East Ayrshire over the weekend of 13-15 May. On the opening night, guests will include sports broadcaster and…
Read MorePrincess Anne learns about Prince Philip’s school days
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal viewed archive material relating to her late father’s school days on a visit to Gordonstoun last week. Gordonstoun Guardian Erin Bell (Head Student) showed The Princess examples of the original Moray Badge which HRH The Prince Philip won at school and which inspired The Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards. Erin…
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