Posts by Kenny Smith
School remembers former pupils’ sacrifice
Lomond School has commemorated the former Larchfield pupils who lost their lives in World War One through an installation of silhouettes. Alongside this, an assembly led by primary six pupils focused on the outbreak of WW2 and the experiences of the children who were evacuated. Throughout the school, Perspex silhouettes, donated by former pupil Ross…
Read MoreCelebrate silver – don’t hide it away on a shelf
Contemporary silverware should be enjoyed every day not displayed on a dusty shelf. That’s the message from family-run Scottish silversmiths Hayward & Stott as they launch The Thistle Collection and a new collaboration with Stewart Christie & Co. The Thistle Collection, which will be unveiled at Stewart Christie & Co’s shop in Edinburgh’s New Town…
Read MoreOffers over ÂŁ1million for restored home
An enchanting and meticulously restored 17th century house in secluded grounds is now for sale – for over ÂŁ1million. Northfield House, in Prestonpans, East Lothian, is presented to the market by Savills. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an enchanting family house in excellent order in delightful and secluded garden grounds of 1.74 acres.…
Read MoreThe Big Scottish Book Club discusses memoir
The second meeting of the Big Scottish Book Club is taking place this weekend. The Big Scottish Book Club is a new four-part TV show, with the second episode due to be shown on Sunday, 17 November, and hosted by writer Damian Barr Each week, Damian interviews the biggest names in fiction, non-fiction and poetry…
Read MorePupils take part in the Wee Sleep Out for charity
Pupils from Belhaven Hill School have done their bit to raise money and help end homelessness. Earlier this term, co-founder of Edinburgh-based charity Social Bite, Alice Thompson, visited Belhaven Hill School, the boarding and day school in Dunbar, to talk about their goal of ending homelessness in Scotland. Alice also spoke about their new fundraising…
Read MoreYour chance to Bond with an Aston Martin DB5
A replica of James Bond’s stunning Aston Martin DB5 is on show at Glasgow’s Riverside Museum this month. Visitors will be able to admire the British Secret Service’s most famous spy’s car, which first appeared in Goldfinger, until 25 November. The most well-known cinematic 007 car first raced onto our screens, driven by smooth Scot…
Read MoreAn impressive family home that’s got the lot
A beautifully appointed family home in a semi-rural setting is now on the property market. Riverside House is in a delightful semi-rural setting, in Farr, Inverness. Built by the current owners in 1997, the house has spacious and well-appointed single storey accommodation with generous reception rooms, four comfortable en suite bedrooms and the sun room…
Read MoreThe 12 gins of Christmas comes to supermarket
Aldi is kicking off this year’s festive celebrations with the launch of a limited-edition gin cocktail selection box; the 12 Gins of Christmas from St Andrews-based distillers, Eden Mill. Created using flavours from Aldi and Eden Mill’s exclusive Botanical Project range, as well as four of the distiller’s own Mixology cocktails, each gin has been…
Read MoreScots school set to host UK climate change summit
Dollar Academy is set to host the first ever UK summit tackling sustainability and education, inviting delegates to discuss how schools across Europe can address the climate crisis. The leading Scottish independent school is running the event in conjunction with The University of Cambridge and Sustainability Education. Designed for school leaders (both pupils and staff),…
Read MoreConserving the capercaillie in a Highland town
Internationally recognised social scientists have been helping a Highland community establish itself as a voice for capercaillie conservation, in a first for the UK. Dr Alistair Bath and Monica Engel of Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada have been working with the Carrbridge Capercaillie Group – using a mixture of in depth interviews, workshops and questionnaires along…
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