Posts by Kenny Smith
Refreshing waters of Peebles are just the (gin and) tonic
In the Victorian age, people travelled from all over the country to stay at Peebles Hydro – and now, it’s become an attraction all over again thanks to its wonderful waters. Peebles Hydro has launched a new gin, distillery and school, using water from its own hillside spring water from the rolling Borders hills behind…
Read MoreA hole lot of love as Bross Bagels open fourth outlet
Bross Bagels has officially opened its fourth shop in Edinburgh. Based in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, this comes after the huge success of their Portobello, Leith and West End shops, since first arriving in the capital in summer 2017. The brand new Bross shop, situated in Bruntsfield Place, has taken its design inspiration from Villa Maria Metro…
Read MoreA family home that has everything you could want
An attractive, spacious modern home with stunning countryside views is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Ravenshaw is a bright and spacious family home finished to a high standard throughout. The house sits in an elevated situation with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The house is naturally bright and is ideally set up…
Read MoreSailing stories on film at the Scottish Maritime Museum
The Scottish Maritime Museum launches a collection of short films reflecting on life around local shipyards in the last century. A new collection of personal stories reflecting on life lived around the shipyards and marine industries of Irvine and Garnock Valley during the last century is now screening at the Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine…
Read MoreWhisky that’s been to the South Pole wins medal
A whisky which has been to the South Pole has been commended in the 2019 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HKIWSC). The Ardgowan Distillery’s very first whisky Expedition has been awarded a silver medal at the event. The 20-year-old premium blended malt won silver in the Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 16…
Read MoreOutlaw King director reveals the film’s secrets
Oscar-nominated filmmaker David Mackenzie recalls revisiting his old Highland stomping grounds for Outlaw King, in an exclusive video by national tourism body, VisitScotland, released on the anniversary of the historical epic. The director remembers growing up in Highland Perthshire and being dropped off by his mum south of Dalwhinnie to hike home – and returning…
Read MoreScotland’s recycling could make a giant Falkirk Wheel
Scotland’s plastic recycling efforts could rebuild the Falkirk Wheel 30 times larger than it currently stands. Due to the increase in recycling habits across Scotland, 2017 was the first year that the amount of waste recycled, 1.12 million tonnes, was larger than the 1.11 million tonnes of waste that was sent to landfill. Reflecting an…
Read MorePupils learn of the sacrifices made during wartime
Junior school pupils from Kelvinside Academy reflected on the sacrifices made by veterans during a visit from Poppyscotland’s latest inspiring exhibition. ‘Bud’ – an 18 tonne lorry and learning space – is travelling across Scotland to encourage a deeper understanding of Remembrance. The interactive exhibition stopped by the leading independent school last week, giving Kelvinside…
Read MoreMerchiston Castle pupils visit Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory
Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, junior pupils at Merchiston visited Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory to learn more about its history and understand its important wartime contribution. The leading independent school for boys based near Edinburgh, which has 440 boarder and day pupils combined, has been educating pupils through special assemblies, academic lessons and co-curricular activities about…
Read MoreA guide to Scotland’s wonderful railways
Renewing Britain’s Railways: Scotland by Gordon D. Webster is a highly-illustrated overview of Scotland’s railways. Scotland boasts some of the most scenic railways in the world. From the Glenfinnan Viaduct made famous by the Harry Potter films, to the UNESCO World Heritage Site that is the Forth Rail Bridge, we know how to travel from…
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