Posts by Kenny Smith
One of Scotland’s oldest books to go on show
One of the first ever works to be printed in Scotland will go on display at the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall on St Andrew’s Day (Saturday 30 November). This copy of the Aberdeen Breviary will be returning to Glasgow for the first time since it was used by Nicholas Ferguson and other…
Read MoreNo need to crack the Da Vinci code to see his art
The largest-ever display of Leonardo da Vinci works in Scotland opens at The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse tomorrow (Thursday). Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing marks the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death and includes 80 of the Renaissance master’s greatest drawings, selected entirely from the unrivalled holdings of the Royal Collection. In…
Read MoreKilted Kevin all ready for the Kiltwalk
The star of Aldi’s Christmas advert is set to get a makeover this festive season to celebrate the supermarket’s partnership with Kiltwalk and Aldi’s 25th anniversary in Scotland. Thousands of giant metre tall kilted Kevin the Carrots will hit Aldi stores in Scotland on Thursday 28 November and will be available to pre-order online on…
Read MoreThe Macallan transforms for Christmas
The Macallan Distillery Experience has been transformed into an elegant festive destination. It is offering a bespoke festive menu, specially curated cocktails and gifting exclusive to its on-site Boutique. One highlight for the festive season is an intimate, after-hours Discover The Macallan Experience taking place on Thursday 5 December. Incorporating a special welcome cocktail, two-course…
Read MoreModern and traditional living in one
Highpoint is a substantial detached house, which offers the perfect balance of modern and traditional living. Highpoint, presented for sale by Galbraith, sits in an elevated position with the design encapsulating the outstanding views over the golf course and Tay Valley beyond. The house provides generous and flexible accommodation, ideally set up for family living…
Read MoreTV news reporter David Cowan’s mouth cancer journey
It was in the wake of his 50th birthday that David Cowan first noticed something was wrong. A familiar face on TV, the journalist, from Dundee, always felt he was in pretty good shape. He made a conscious effort to keep active and he didn’t smoke. And even though he enjoyed a drink in moderation,…
Read MoreIndustrial heritage marked in new exhibition
An exhibition showcasing the visual impact, drama and power of Scotland as an industrial nation has gone on display. It is being held at the York Arcade Shopping Centre in Grangemouth and will run until Saturday 11 January. Industry + Aesthetics features survey photography of industrial sites which forms part of the National Record of…
Read MoreA property with potential and wonderful views
A well-positioned family home with wonderful views has been brought to the property market. Presented for sale by Savills, Achnacloich, near Helensburgh, is a spacious and well positioned property with tremendous potential to extend and develop (subject to acquiring the necessary consents). Externally the stone and slate give a traditional appearance while internally the spacious…
Read MoreScots eco charity’s festive idea to help the planet
This Christmas, the John Muir Trust is offering the public a chance to buy a special gift that will help combat climate change for decades to come. For £15, you can purchase a Plant a Tree gift which will cover the cost of planting and protecting a native tree for your loved one in one…
Read MoreMacallan Millennium Decanter could go for £25,000
A dram that’s regularly voted as one of the world’s most sought-after and desirable whiskies is going to auction next month. The Macallan Millennium Decanter-50 year old-1949 is to be offered at Bonhams Christmas Whisky Sale in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 10 December carries a pre-sale estimate of £23,000-25,000. The whisky was distilled in January 1949,…
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