Posts by Kenny Smith
Frankel race place to go under the hammer
A racing plate worn by the legendary racehorse Frankel will go under the hammer at Bonham’s sporting sale later this month. The plate, worn at the Royal Lodge Stakes at Ascot in 2010, is accompanied by a letter from trainer Sir Henry Cecil, to the current vendor stating ‘This is one of Frankel’s two year…
Read MoreBringing a mum closer to her newborn baby
The second episode of a new Scottish series bringing the every day events at a maternity hospital will be shown this week. Technology brings a mum together with her premature son in this second episode of Tiny Lives, filmed in the neonatal unit at University Hospital Wishaw. Unable to cuddle nine-weeks-early Blake because she lost…
Read MoreWhisky auction raises over £370,000 for charity
An auction held by the Scotch whisky industry to benefit the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre raised over£370,000. The auction smashed auction estimates by achieving a record-breaking £371,950, as well as raising awareness of the Beatson’s work. This amount includes the hammer price total, plus 100% of the buyer commission donated by auction host…
Read MoreAn outsider’s look at Scotland’s capital
Chiang Yee offers an insightful and refreshing view on the capital in The Silent Traveller in Edinburgh. Refusing to let the unpredictable Scottish weather hinder his expeditions, Chiang Yee always finds beauty in the dreariest of rainstorms. He employs the technique of defamiliarisation, opening his readers’ eyes to alternative perspectives of the city through astute…
Read MoreA whisky winter warmer in the Cold Town House
Edinburgh’s Cold Town House has revealed its roof top terrace takeover with Highland Park whisky, that will run throughout autumn and into the festive season. Unveiled to the public in March, Cold Town House, home of Cold Town Beer, sits in the heart of Edinburgh’s Grassmarket and offers three floors of food and drink featuring…
Read MoreThe Chocolatarium celebrates our favourite sweet
In Scotland, we love our chocolate. Whether it’s a Mars bar, a Dairy Milk, a Kit Kat, or even a locally made bar by a smaller artisan producer, we adore it. I can only think of one chocolate product that I haven’t liked – chocolate crisps, released by Tudor back in 1992 (it was a…
Read MoreAutumn food market gets ready to go
Autumn has arrived, with the leaves begin to change colour, cooler temperatures and new foods in season as the nights grow darker. The October market weekend at Bowhouse is an opportunity to enjoy the finest, local artisan produce of the area. The event will see over 30 of the finest producers hosting stands over the…
Read MoreDarnley’s launches a smoky and zesty gin
Darnley’s Gin has launched Smoke and Zest, the second in their limited edition Cottage Series range. Each of these tell a different story of the botanicals found around their Fife distillery and beyond. Locally grown barley and the quest to create a ‘smoky gin’ is the inspiration behind this innovative recipe which is made in…
Read MoreScots gin at the heart of M&S Christmas can
A Scottish gin is set to arrive in a major high street shop this summer. M&S has launched its first Christmas Gin & Tonic in a can, blending Indian tonic water with two measures of last year’s sell-out Christmas Dry Gin which is flavoured with hints of ginger, cardamom and cinnamon for the ultimate taste…
Read MoreA luxury home with cinema room and pool
A rare chance has arisen to buy a stunning and unique family home featuring a pristine condition – with fabulous swimming pool and panoramic countryside views. The Coach House, Nettlingflat, Heriot, Borders, is a five bedroom home presented to the market by Warners. This is a beautiful family home featuring a pristine condition, light filled…
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