Posts by Kenny Smith
Signature scents for 20 Scottish bars
Scottish pub and restaurant group, Signature Pub Group, has introduced a range of scents to its 20 bars around Scotland, designed to give each venue its very own unique atmosphere. The fragrances have been handpicked and tailored to each location to create an evocative and memorable sensory experience. Guests can discover scents such as rich…
Read MoreTV’s Sean Batty gets into the festive spirit
STV weatherman Sean Batty is to celebrates his favourite season of the year, by embarking on a scenic journey across Scotland as preparations for the holidays get underway. In Sean’s Festive Scotland, airing at 7.30pm on Tuesday 17 December on STV, viewers will the presenter as he travels across the country meeting the people and…
Read MoreMeet Rudolph the Red Nose Rye Beer
Rudolph the Red Nose Rye Beer will go on sale in two flagship bars owned and operated by Highland hospitality business Cru Holdings in Inverness. Scotch & Rye and Bar One in Inverness will begin stocking Rudolph the Red Nose Rye Beer this week. This is the first exclusive collaboration brew from Innis & Gunn…
Read MoreThe Garden offers the perfect festive season gin
Gin enthusiasts and cocktail connoisseurs in Edinburgh are invited to explore Kimpton Charlotte Square’s blooming oasis, The Garden. It is partnered with Ramsbury Estate Distillery to offer the most Instagram-able G&T experience yet. The luxury hotel announced its new partnership with the installation of a pop-up bar equipped with a lush floral wall complete with…
Read MoreFollow their train of thought in new documentary
The lives of Scots rail passengers feature in a new TV documentary. Part of BBC Scotland’s Modern Lives series, Brief Encounters captures a range of remarkably frank and entertaining conversations as rail passengers share their experiences of life and the views of the world they see out of the window. The conversations in Brief Encounters…
Read MoreCanadians marked St Andrew’s Day with Scotch Beef
One of Scotland’s most iconic foods, Scotch Beef PGI, has taken centre stage at a celebratory event in Canada to celebrate St Andrew’s Day. The event, organised by Scottish Development International and supported by Quality Meat Scotland and processor AK Stoddarts who supplied the Scotch Beef, took place at Canadian fine food retailer Denninger’s Burlington…
Read MoreA pretty detached bungalow with lochside views
A pretty detached traditional bungalow located in a wonderful coastal position with views over Loch Fyne is now for sale. 5 Letters Way, in Strachur, Argyll and Bute, is presented to the market by Robb Residential. It enjoys an excellent position from where there are spectacular and often dramatic, north-westerly seascape and landscape views, located…
Read MoreWorld’s most exciting adventure films are coming
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is back for 2020, bringing thrilling adventure films to venues around Scotland this January and February. The Banff Mountain Film Festival is a collection of the world’s best adventure films, starring intrepid explorers on wild expeditions in remote corners of the world. From slacklining in Mexico to ice…
Read MorePaths will close to remove diseased ash trees
Pathways on Arran are to be closed in the coming weeks to remove diseased ash trees. Forestry and Land Scotland’s Arran-based team has advised that short periods of closure will affect the Glenashdale Falls path this winter as diseased Ash trees are to be felled and removed from the site. Many Ash trees along this…
Read MoreScottish pork industry given a big boost
The return of Quality Meat Scotland’s Go Places with Pork campaign has boosted the results of its initial debut. It has continued to raise awareness of the Specially Selected Pork brand. Aiming to shake up midweek meals by adding Specially Selected Pork to the menu, the campaign ran for four weeks from 19 August across…
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