Posts by Kenny Smith
New £350,000 animal care and gamekeeping facilities
Scotland’s Rural College officially opened the doors to new £350,000 Animal Care and Gamekeeping facilities at its Elmwood campus today. The facilities have brought new life to the campus by refurbishing underused space and providing more room for students to learn practical skills and develop their careers. The facilities were officially opened by local MSP,…
Read MoreNew Arcturus gin will leave you pining for more
To celebrate the second anniversary of handcrafted Highland Arcturus Gin, the first new expression has joined the family – Arcturus Scots Pine. Scots Pine is one of only three native pines to the UK and has existed in Scotland for nearly 8,500 years. The needles of the ancient tree have been combined with foraged botanicals…
Read MoreFinding the greater truth in a fascinating book
Jellyfish is a sparkling and powerful collection of writing. Janice Galloway takes on David Lodge’s assertion – ‘Literature is mostly about having sex and not much about having children; life’s the other way round’ – and scent-marks her multi-layered fiction with what she believes to be the greater truth. Razor sharp tales of two of…
Read MoreUnique single malts revealed in time for Christmas
Single malt whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled a duo of special bottlings from its Connoisseurs Choice range for Christmas gifting. The Connoisseurs Choice 1999 from Old Pulteney Distillery is joined by a Connoisseurs Choice 2004 from Glenlivet in a celebration of the Speyside and Highland regions. The Connoisseurs Choice range, which marked its…
Read MorePianodrome is amphitheatre made from pianos
The world’s first amphitheatre made entirely out of upcycled pianos is to be resident at Edinburgh’s historic Leith Theatre this month. It will present a ‘Resonancy’ of events which will invite audiences to experience the unique interactive sculptural installation within the cultural gem of the capital’s most creative district. Pianodrome is the vision of its…
Read MoreA 1902 property with many of its original features
A substantial and imposing period property is now available in the north of Scotland. Presented for sale by MacPhee and Partners, Birchwood dates back to around 1902, and the property still retains some of its original features such as a charming pitch pine staircase, moulded cornicing and picture rails. Positioned in the heart of Spean…
Read MoreIt’s five out of five for Galbraith’s new staff
Leading property consultancy Galbraith is celebrating after all five of its new graduate trainees passed the final stage of their Assessment of Professional Competence, awarded by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. The Assessment of Professional Competence is a programme of practical experience and continuing professional development which, when combined with academic qualifications, leads to…
Read MoreWarm up to Scotland’s cosiest winter breaks
A new boutique hotel collection is embracing its growing reputation for offering Scotland’s cosiest guest retreats by launching a series of Wee Winter Breaks in in Skye and Argyll. The Wee Hotel Company was set up by Scots born international hotelier, Gordon Campbell Gray, earlier this year and includes The Three Chimneys at Colbost on…
Read MoreReindeer Trail arrives ahead of its second year
A herd of colourful reindeer designed by schoolchildren have flown into Stirling for the city’s festive Reindeer Trail. The collection of 20 life-size reindeer will feature in the windows of a range of Stirling businesses during the run-up to Christmas – thanks to the initiative launched by Go Forth Stirling. The Trail creates a festive…
Read MoreBusting sea myths and legends at weekend event
Mermaids, krakens, sirens, selkies; the sea has inspired tales of fantastical creatures and monsters that have been passed down the generations for hundreds of years. Macduff Marine Aquarium will be exploring murky tales of old during a special Aquarium by Night event on the evening of Saturday 16 November. The aquarium will be opening its…
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