Posts by Kenny Smith
A rare peated expression from the Highlands
The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated is a rare peated expression of the Highland single malt, which is most well-known for its unpeated sherry cask maturation style. At the time the distillery was founded by James Allardice in 1826, it was traditional practice in the Highlands to burn peat in the kiln towards the end of the…
Read MoreGlenalmond College invests £2 million in facilities
The construction of a range of new, state-of-the-art sports facilities at Glenalmond College is one of the highlights of a recent multi-million pound programme of investment at the school. Almost £2 million pounds of investment has been undertaken over the past two years, as part of an ambitious, on-going programme to grow the leading Perthshire…
Read MoreA darker take on the original Peter Pan
As one of the greatest children’s stories ever written, J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan has been enjoyed by generations of children since it was first performed in 1904 at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London. This exquisite graphic novel returns the story to its slightly darker, pre-Disney times, making it much more similar to the…
Read MoreLimited edition whisky back by overwhelming demand
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky today (Wednesday) unveiled the latest batch of its coveted Teapot Dram – Batch No. 007. Only 3,993 bottles of the spirit will be available to whisky connoisseurs exclusively from the Glengoyne Distillery shop and online. Whisky fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of this truly limited-edition whisky, which…
Read MoreBrexit is no property deterrent in the Borders
The Scottish Borders property market continues to hold strong with Brexit not deterring homebuyers from making their next move, according to leading property consultancy Galbraith. Latest quarterly figures released by the firm’s Scottish Borders offices covering the third quarter of the year (July – Sept 2019) shows a year on year increase in sales handled…
Read MoreViews over the countryside and Dornoch Firth
A luxurious four bedroom bungalow with beautiful water views is now on the property market. Presented by Monster Moves, this is a spacious family home set in an elevated position with views over the local countryside and the Dornoch Firth beyond, situated on the edge of Dornoch. This spacious four bedroom house is set as…
Read MoreCapital house prices are keeping their value
House prices in Edinburgh are remaining steady in spite of the significant year on year jump in the number of homes changing hands. Warners Solicitors and Estate Agents has revealed that their sales in the three months to October were up 36% on the same period last year, while the average house price has risen…
Read MoreEnjoy a festive tipple at the Bothy Bar
The Johnnie Walker Bothy Bar has officially opened its doors for the festive season and is the perfect place to raise a glass this Christmas. Located on the Mound in the heart of Edinburgh’s Christmas, the Johnnie Walker Bothy Bar spans two floors, and will be serving up a host of delicious drinks all the…
Read MoreManorview Group appoint a new head of people
The Manorview Hotels and Leisure have appointed a new head of people. Claire Johnston joins the group from Auchrannie Resort in Arran. Claire, who lives in Whitburn, West Lothian, worked for Auchrannie for over three years as their HR and people development manager. She saw the venue implement positive changes such as becoming Living Wage…
Read MoreA pair of antique single cask whisky releases
An independent Scotch whisky firm has unveiled two antique single cask releases under its Xtra Old Particular Black Series. Award-winning family business Douglas Laing & Co, which recently announced its acquisition of Strathearn Distillery in Perthshire, sas the two latest XOP Black bottlings ‘represent perhaps the two most iconic whisky regions – Islay and Speyside…
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