Posts by Kenny Smith
A grill-it-yourself Korean BBQ dining experience
A popular Korean restaurant brand has today opened a second venue in Glasgow’s West End. Bibimbap West is inspired by hearty food culture of Seoul and introduces BibimBBQ – an audacious, exceptionally enjoyable, grill-it-yourself dining experience. Mini grills have been built into the 25 cover mezzanine level of the Bibimbap West restaurant and allows customers…
Read MoreInterest in St Andrew’s Day is growing globally
Interest in Scotland’s patron saint’s national day is on the increase. Data provider SEMrush has been analaysing online searches, and finds that interest in Scotland increases ahead of St Andrew’s Day on 30 November. SEMrush analysed the most searched St Andrews Day queries that the Scottish public and the world have been looking up online.…
Read MoreWhen gambling debts lead to a kidnapping
Middle-class parents Victoria and Nicholas Foulkes are distraught when their children are kidnapped against Nicholas’ gambling debts. Penniless and desperate, the couple turn to crime as a way to raise the ransom. Can they save their children before time runs out? New talent Smith delivers a fast-paced page turner in this brilliant and believable debut…
Read MoreCharity Burns Supper set to be biggest in Glasgow
A charity’s 29th annual A Question of Burns event is set to be a sell out once again in 2020. Held at the Glasgow Hilton hotel on Thursday 23 January, guests at Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland’s event will be invited to celebrate all things Rabbie Burns, taking part in a quiz, enjoying his poetry and…
Read MoreAlpine chalet Ski Lodge opens in St Andrews
Failed to get your ski trip booked this winter? The Adamson in St Andrews is offering après ski without even leaving the country. The winter pop-up of Scandi-inspired chalets is back and this year you can tuck into winter warmers and sip on a dedicated list of Veuve Clicquot cocktails. For party revellers keen to…
Read MoreThe joy of six in the Marquess Collection
Tullibardine has unveiled the sixth addition to its award-winning Marquess Collection – The Murray (2007). Distilled in 2007 and bottled this year at 56.6 per cent volume, The Murray (2007) is the highly anticipated addition to the range of exceptional whiskies in the Marquess Collection, crafted with expert care at Tullibardine’s Highland distillery in Blackford,…
Read MoreSchoolgirl crowned Scotland’s best home baker
A schoolgirl has been crowned Scotland’s finest home baker. The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh has named 14-year-old Grace Warnock, from Prestonpans in East Lothian, its champion home baker following its nationwide search earlier this year. Amateur bakers from John o’ Groats to Jedburgh were encouraged to slip on…
Read MorePick up Christmas food and drink at Bowhouse market
Bowhouse in Fife is bringing together the best food and drink producers from across Scotland with a very special Christmas market weekend. With a soundtrack of live music, street food, hands-on activities and workshops, more than 30 carefully selected food and drink producers; and a dedicated craft area, Bowhouse is set to be the ultimate…
Read MoreJura adds to its rare and limited edition whiskies
Jura Single Malt Whisky has two new additions to its collection of rare and limited releases – the Jura Rare vintage 1989 and the Jura Rare Vintage 1988 mark 2 – 2019 bottling. The two aged whiskies showcase Jura’s rich whisky-making heritage and dedication to creating the finest whiskies over generations. In 2018, Jura revealed…
Read MoreFINDRA celebrates Small Business Scotland Award
Sustainable outdoor clothing brand FINDRA picked up the coveted Small Business Scotland Award at the 20th VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards. They awards celebrate innovative Scottish businesses implementing environmental best practice. Alex Feechan, FINDRA founder and CEO, picked up the VIBES Small Business Scotland Award at the Glasgow ceremony. More than 400 business figures gathered…
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