Posts by Kenny Smith
Grayson Perry work comes to Great Tapestry of Scotland
The Great Tapestry of Scotland gallery has been revealed as the new home for a ‘compelling’ Grayson Perry exhibit. The visitor centre has been revealed as the next home for The Essex House Tapestries: Life of Julie Cope. The exhibit by the globally renowned contemporary artist Grayson Perry will be displayed in the centre’s Gallery…
Read MoreThe importance of faith in wartime Clydebank
The incredible use of descriptive language in Michael Cannon’s fifth novel paints an outstanding picture of community life at Glasgow’s docklands during the early part of the Second World War. This novel examines the impact of faith and fanaticism on a community beleaguered by war. Articles of Faith follows the fortunes of Campbell and Gig,…
Read MoreCOCO Chocolatier launches its Easter 2022 range
Edinburgh artisan chocolatier COCO has collaborated with the Italian graphic designer, Marco Oggian, to create some new packaging. Marco has worked with over 150 brands around the world – including Nike, BMW, Vogue and Samsung, and now COCO Chocolatier. His work uses simple shapes and bright colours to highlight social and controversial issues. His posters…
Read MoreA novel reflecting the troubles of a small town life
Out of university and out of luck, Ben Hamilton moves back in with his parents to stack shelves at the local supermarket. There he meets a group of friends and quickly finds himself dragged into secrecy, heavy drinking, and a violent feud. Trouble flares as the boys test the limits of their own behaviour, small-town…
Read MoreWe’ve a delicious recipe for a tasty blackcurrant jam
Pittenweem Preserves has launched its very own cookbook, revealing the secrets of some of its award-winning creations. During the very first lockdown, Ardross Farm Shop asked Pittenweem Preserves to do a live Jam Shack Tour and cooking demonstration on their Facebook page. The feedback was tremendous and a seed of an idea was sown. Pittenweem…
Read MoreStirling Highland Games ready to return this summer
Stirling’s leading culture sporting event is set to return later this year on Saturday August 20th with some exciting new additions to the schedule. Even though a physical event, usually attended by thousands, hasn’t happened over the last two years because of the pandemic, Stirling successfully managed to fly the flag for highland games and…
Read MoreArtist PREFAB-77 to showcase first solo show in Scotland
Glasgow’s SWG3 arts venue has announced the debut solo show by globally-renowned artist PREFAB-77. Scotland’s leading multi-disciplinary arts venuewill showcase a heady mix of the street artist’s influences and obsessions at the latest exhibition in their Yard Life Gallery. Revered UK artist PREFAB77 is also known as Peter Manning. The exhibition, titled A Slice of…
Read MoreMacallan 78 year old sells at auction for £79,300
A bottle of one of the oldest known Macallan Scotch Whisky ever produced – The Macallan-78 year old – sold for £79,300 at Bonhams Whisky sale in Edinburgh on Thursday, 10 March. The pinnacle of Macallan’s Red Collection, the bottle was numbered 133 out of a limited edition and came in its original oak and…
Read MoreWaxing lyrical about the new gin liqueur
The Isle of Barra Distillery has released a special lilac wax sealed rhubarb and heather gin liqueur. The top of the bottle is finished with an Isle of Barra Distillers logo stamp. The rhubarb is sourced from a local charitable organisation on the island, Garadh a’ Bhagh a’ Tuath. Garadh a’ Bhagh a’ Tuath runs…
Read MoreThe last man to die for the Jacobite cause
Had Doctor Archibald Cameron had his way, there would probably have been no last Jacobite Rising in 1745. His life is one of nobility and high adventure featuring buried treasure, treachery and clan feuds. It is thrilling and tragic. This is wonderfully detailed social history of Dr Cameron, the last man to die for the…
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