Posts by Kenny Smith
A guide to Scotland – through alternative eyes
It’s been a long time since a book has made me genuinely laugh out loud but thanks to Maciejewski, my funny bone was well and truly tickled. By compiling an alphabetical list of the best of the worst observations as told by visitors to Scotland from the 17th to 19th century, this is a read…
Read MoreLast Drop releases a rare dram from lost distillery
The Last Drop Distillers has announced the launch of their 17th release, The Dumbarton 1977 Single Grain Scotch Whisky. Since founding the company 12 years ago, The Last Drop Distillers has brought to market fewer than 8,000 bottles, and this remarkable 1977 Dumbarton Single Grain is among the finest of them. Launching this December, this…
Read MoreA mystery disappearance in Aberdeenshire
When her mother mysteriously and suddenly disappears, Ellie Rook returns from travelling the world to her family home in rural Aberdeenshire. Unwilling to accept what the rest of her family quickly believe, Ellie desperately searches for answers. Clouded by thoughts of an ancient legend, Ellie must determine fact from fiction while battling her grief. A…
Read MoreA stylish modern home with views over two lochs
The Moorings is a pretty, individually designed and commissioned detached property completed in west highland style. Presented by Robb Residential, the house is finished in white painted harled finish with contemporary timber cladding relief and all under a slate roof. The accommodation is light and bright and laid out over two easily managed levels. The…
Read MoreA legacy from Scotland’s maritime past for auction
Sotheby’s is currently offer one of the last remaining examples of the original Stroma Yoles, a style of boat that is a legacy from the days when Vikings lived and ruled in the North of Scotland. ‘Bee’, built in 1904, is currently owned by a charity, The Berwickshire Maritime Trust, who have used her to…
Read More1901 Irn-Bru recipe on the shelves for Christmas
Irn-Bru is turning back the clock to reissue the popular Scottish soft drink, just as it tasted in 1901. Barr’s research and development experts have worked to ‘lovingly recreate’ the time-old recipe using the modern equipment at Barr’s state-of-the-art factory in Cumbernauld. Being marketed as ‘old and unimproved’, the limited edition Irn-Bru 1901 from AG…
Read MoreWe Will Rock You – a killer (queen) of a musical
Successful band? Check. Hit after hit after hit? Check. Big fan base? Check. Straight away, you have the formula for a musical. What did I know about We Will Rock You before I went to see it? Well. Not much. It’s based around the music of Queen. The story was by Ben Elton. And… erm……
Read MoreTry this recipe for Pheasant and Leek Gnocchi Bake
The British Game Alliance present a recipe for a Pheasant and Leek Gnocchi Bake – made using local, BGA assured game. The BGA has introduced a British Game Assurance Scheme so that consumers can be confident of the provenance of their food from egg to plate. Game products marked with the BGA logo have been…
Read MoreMerchiston offers a focus on knowing its pupils
Many schools can boast about their exceptional academic results, university success rates, extensive sporting and co-curricular programmes, welcoming atmospheres and stunning grounds and facilities. Indeed, Merchiston can do that as well. What makes them different, however, is a combination of things: their size, a genuine focus on the needs of the individual, and the fact…
Read MoreBalquahatstone House is a 10-bedroom property
A charming, period 10 bedroom country house set in the most enchanting and secluded private grounds is now for sale. Presented by Rettie and Co, Balquhatstone House stands within approximately 16.3 acres of private grounds, which comprise a well-balanced combination of landscaped gardens, mature woodland and paddock grazings. Once the centrepiece of a larger country…
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