Posts by Kenny Smith
The perfect guide to research your Scots family roots
Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors is great starting point for anyone who has an interest in their Scots roots. It is aimed primarily at family historians who are eager to explore and understand the world in which their ancestors lived. He guides readers through the wealth of material available to researchers in Scotland and abroad. He…
Read MoreA special musical event with the Cumnock Tryst
The Cumnock Tryst has announced a special one-off event featuring two icons of the Scottish, and global, music scene Sir James MacMillan and Dame Evelyn Glennie, this spring. Taking place on Friday 22 April from 7.30pm Sir James and Dame Evelyn will join members of CentreStage Kilmarnock, Solar Bar Theatre Company, and young people from…
Read MoreSpringtime cocktails at Johnnie Walker
An evening at Johnnie Walker provides Morag Bootland with springtime cocktail inspiration The city smelled of springtime as I made my way towards the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh city centre. It was the first day that really felt as if we were heading beyond the gales and eternal grey of winter. This was made…
Read MoreThe sad real-life story of the ‘Victorian Titanic’
Gill Hoffs’ enthusiasm for the subject of The Sinking of the RMS Tayleur and extensive research makes for an absolutely fascinating read . It’s a piece of work scattered with inserts from historical reports and newspaper articles. The book starts by painting a picture of the social and economic problems in 19th century Ireland with…
Read MoreClay pigeon shoot will be a (double) barrel of fun
The Borders Branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is organising a clay shoot next month. This will take place on Sunday, April 10, at Bisley at Braidwood near Selkirk in the Scottish Borders – and those interested can register a team of four to take part at the six-stand, 60-clay flush shoot. Bisley at…
Read MoreSix women heading for Food and Agriculture summit
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has awarded funding for six candidates to attend the Women in Food and Agriculture Summit. Taking place in Frankfurt, Germany from 14-15 June, the funding will provide the opportunity for the chosen candidates to network and learn from other women working across the worldwide food and…
Read MoreScotland’s moorland groups in Eat Game finals
Scotland’s regional moorland groups have been shortlisted in the Best Game Educator category of the prestigious Eat Game Awards 2022. Now in their fourth year, the awards celebrate businesses and individuals that go the extra mile to promote and celebrate game. Lianne MacLennan is the national coordinator of Scotland’s regional moorland groups. She said: ‘We…
Read MoreScots authors contribute to new charity anthology book
Scottish writers and youth homelessness charity Rock Trust have join forces to create a new anthology of poetry and prose. All the Way Home features new pieces by iconic Scottish writers including Val McDermid, Scabby Queen author Kirstin Innes, and Luckenbooth author Jenni Fagan, alongside personal essays by those who have experienced youth homelessness and…
Read MoreCinnamon pancakes are a perfect brunch treat
Cinnamon rolls are popular, people love pancakes, so why not combine them into one for a tasty recipe? The UK’s leading bottomless brunch platform bottomlessbrunch.com has compiled a list of unique pancake recipes for savoury and sweet lovers to whip up for an exciting brunch, lunch or dinner. Today, we present cinnamon roll pancakes. Combining…
Read MoreSee James McAvoy on stage in Glasgow – for £15
Tickets to see Scottish Hollywood star James McAvoy on his return to the Glasgow stage are being released on Monday – for £15. Theatre Royal, Glasgow is has announced that under-30s, key workers and those receiving government benefits will be eligible to book £15 tickets for Cyrano de Bergerac starring James McAvoy, thanks to The…
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