Posts by Kenny Smith
Unwrap some musical presents this Christmas
Fantastic festive concerts are coming to Scotland to help you get in the Christmas spirit. Raymond Gubbay Limited is celebrating over 25 years of presenting seasonal entertainment in 2019, and is bringing Christmas Festivals to Glasgow and Edinburgh. And before the New Year, there’s a chance to keep the festivities going with a celebration of…
Read MoreA new Scottish white rum joins the rum-volution
Hot on the heels of ginaissance, rum is now the on-trend drink and what better one to drink than A brand new Scottish white rum from Dumfriesshire is joining the growth of rum as the most on-trend drink. Liquid deli Demijohn came across this rum on their doorstep and decided to become part of the…
Read MoreFour artists’ work combined for a festive exhibition
The works of four of the most prestigious contemporary Scottish artists are coming to the Open Eye Gallery for a festive exhibition. On a Grand Scale features large-scale works from Barbara Rae CBE RA, John Bellany CBE (1942-2013), Leon Morrocco RSA RGI and Steven Campbell (1953-2007) from 29 November-23 December. Each painting has been selected…
Read MoreDistillery’s fish project in the running for award
Tamdhu Distillery’s innovative Speyside Fish Pass Project has been shortlisted for the prestigious Scottish National Heritage Business Award at the Nature of Scotland Awards 2019. The awards, presented by RSPB Scotland and co-sponsored by Scottish National Heritage, recognise excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements in nature conservation. Tamdhu Speyside Fish Pass Project is a unique collaboration…
Read MoreFinding Scotland’s best dishes from a campervan
Pitch Up Eat Local lets local food tell the story of the UK’s most beautiful areas. Food and travel writer Ali Ray has travelled the country meeting the UK’s most passionate producers. Accompanied by beloved campervan ‘Custard’, she learns first-hand how to cook regional dishes, including cullen skink, cranachan and Highland beef kebabs in Scotland,…
Read MoreBier Halle celebrating its 20th birthday
Glasgow’s iconic Bier Halle celebrates its 20th anniversary today, 14 November. Tucked away downstairs on Gordon St, Bier Halle first opened its doors in 1999 as Glasgow’s first independent beer and pizza bar, with the aim of bringing the highest quality and most unique selection of Czech, German and world biers to the city. 20…
Read MoreVirtual Scottish shooting lodge to pop up in London
The UK’s first dedicated virtual Shooting Lodge, Smoky Barrels, will pop-up in London’s Square Mile, offering a festive, immersive experience where guests will be transported to a winter’s shoot in the Highlands. Designed to bring one of Scotland’s favourite past-times to the heart of the city, guests can take their best shot in the virtual hunting…
Read MoreLe Roi Fou restaurant’s art series continues
Le Roi Fou has announced the latest show in its exhibition series, of work by Edinburgh artist and designer Joanna Kessel of Edinburgh Mosaic Studio. Le Roi Fou (the mad king) was opened in 2017 by chef proprietor Jérôme Henry and creative director Isolde Nash, bringing together a love of food, the visual arts and…
Read MoreA delightfully well-proportioned property
A beautiful countryside home, offering stunning views, is now on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Valleyview Cottage is an attractive country property with a range of outbuildings and adjoining paddock extending to 0.60 Ha (1.48 Acres) situated in a private and picturesque location commanding exceptional views over the Clyde Valley. The property comprises of…
Read MoreFinishing touches for this year’s giant lanterns
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s award-winning Giant Lanterns will be lighting up Edinburgh Zoo this Friday (15 November). Finishing touches and light tests are now taking place for the wildlife conservation charity’s 47-night extravaganza which is back for a third year with a new theme. Giant Lanterns Lost Worlds takes visitors on a journey…
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