Posts by Kenny Smith
Celebrating culture and embracing heritage
A new documentary is to be shown today, celebrating Scotland’s diversity. Film-maker Stewart Kyasimire made this heart-felt documentary for his eight-year-old daughter Yasmin as a way of helping her embrace her heritage, celebrate her culture and understand what it means to be Black And Scottish. His interviews with three generations of black Scots cover all walks of life from acting to…
Read MoreGaelic gospel choir preparing to perform
A Gaelic gospel choir is set to hit the high notes as part of this year’s Glasgow Mòd 2019 Fringe Programme. Under the leadership of Gareth Fuller – whose musical prowess spans a range of music genre and has seen him work with TV programmes like The Voice, orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic and…
Read MoreMacallan Distillery chasing another prestigious prize
The Macallan distillery and visitor experience is in the running for another major architectural award. It is one of six candidates for the Stirling Prize, which is bestowed by the Royal Institute of British Architects, recognising excellence in architecture on any scale. The £140 million project at the Easter Elchies estate was designed by London…
Read MoreRestaurant Andrew Fairlie retains two Michelin stars
The team at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie has retained its prestigious two Michelin star status. The announcement comes following a sad year for the team, which experienced the loss of founder, Andrew Fairlie, in January. Both head chef Stevie McLaughlin and general manager, Dale Dewsbury – who have a combined 44 years working with Andrew –…
Read MoreBe one of the first on Scotland’s most green ferry
A new ship which will provide the most environmentally-friendly ferry service in Scotland is set to arrive in Orkney tomorrow (Wednesday 9 October) after making the journey from its shipbuilders in Vietnam. After final fittings and trials, MV Alfred will connect passengers from Orkney to the Scottish mainland on the service already operated by family…
Read MoreDistillery’s exclusive deal will make special whisky
A Scottish distillery has agreed an unprecedented five-year agreement for the supply of premium peated malt. Following a £3.3m investment in a new peat kiln in Portgordon, Crisp Malt is stepping up its supply to the craft distilling industry, after reaching an agreement with Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh. The exclusive relationship to produce and supply…
Read More‘Lost’ Peploe will go to auction next week
A newly discovered painting by the Scottish colourist painter Samuel Peploe will go to auction next week. Royan Harbour, which is estimated at £70,000-100,000, was first owned by Mme Marie Marguerite Soulie, who was married to the English novelist and playwright Arnold Bennett from 1917-1921. Its whereabouts have been unknown to scholars until now. Other…
Read MoreCelebrating Glasgow’s Gaelic culture ahead of the Mod
To celebrate the return of the Mod, a new display entitled Glasgow Gaels, which charts some of the history of the Gaelic community in the city since the late 18th century, has been created. After an absence of almost thirty years, the Mod – a celebration of Gaelic language and culture – is set to…
Read MoreGalbraith appoints new head of forestry
Land and forestry consultancy Galbraith has appointed Athole McKillop as its head of forestry. It continues to expand its presence and range of services across Scotland and into the North of England, following its merger with Land Factor in April 2019. Newly appointed partner, Athole , joined Galbraith from April and has now stepped into…
Read MoreClever new artworks go on rotational display
A series of innovative new artworks is now being displayed on the Stepping In Screen at Aberdeen’s Music Hall. All three commissions explore the world around us from the micro to the macro through creative technology. They were co-commissioned by Aberdeen Performing Arts and New Media Scotland’s Alt-w Fund with investment from Creative Scotland. The first to be…
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