Posts by Kenny Smith
An attractive home in a quiet conservation area
A beautifully presented family home in well-maintained private gardens is on the property market. Presented by Robb Residential, Enterkin is a handsome detached house which dates from the 1950s. It is completed in white painted harled finish under a slated roof. The house stands amid mature, well stocked and private gardens. The accommodation is generous,…
Read MoreScotland’s island population is on the rise
The population of Scotland’s islands is on the increase, according to research institutes, community groups and public sector organisations. They have issued a joint statement which says there is credible evidence of ‘green shoots’ of population turnaround, which as yet does not show up in official statistics. The Islands Revival Declaration, developed by social scientists…
Read MoreScots singer Emeli Sande celebrates our buskers
Multi-award-winning Scots singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé mixes a diverse melting pot of musical talent in an inspiring new four-part BBC Scotland series. In Emeli Sandé’s Street Symphony, the renowned recording artist hand-picks her six favourite buskers from the streets of Scotland to join her in an uplifting concert with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and world-class…
Read MorePrince Charles opens Bladnoch visitor centre
The newly-built Bladnoch Distillery visitor centre has been given Royal approval. The occasion was marked by the unveiling of a plaque by the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, who joined owners David and Sallie Prior in front of a group of 50 specially guests. Their Royal Highnesses arrived at Bladnoch Distillery at 11.40am to be…
Read MoreA fascinating artistic trail on European travels
Renowned Edinburgh-based artist and gallery director Richard Demarco takes us on the road to nowhere in his tales and accompanying sketches detailing his travels around Europe. Complete with a full Italian translation, this book is an insight into how ‘the road’ has inspired his work throughout the years and how a journey can be central…
Read MoreStudents lent a hand at Stranraer Oyster Festival
Dumfries and Galloway College students have played an important role in Stranraer’s annual Oyster Festival. Supported Learning students from the college’s Stranraer campus were in charge of running the volunteer hub, a rest and recreation space for volunteers of the festival, which took place at the weekend. The students undertook significant preparations before running the…
Read MoreFilm makers wanted for Granite Noir fiction festival
Scots film makers are being invited to play their part in the 2020 instalment of Aberdeen’s crime fiction festival Granite Noir . With plans forwell underway for the weekend of February 20-23, festival organisers are offering a unique opportunity to aspiring filmmakers. In the Frame will offer the chance for some of the north east’s…
Read MoreScottish sculpture celebration takes place this weekend
A celebration of Scotland’s finest modern sculpture is taking place at Marchmont House this weekend. Top Scottish artists and other champions of visual art will be attending, with visitors able to tour one of the best collections of contemporary UK sculpture. A special event celebrating modern Scottish sculpture and featuring internationally renowned speakers from the…
Read MoreDetermined Heather takes nature farm award
The winner of the Cairngorms Nature farm award 2019 has been revealed as Heather Rae from Ballinluig, near Grantown-on-Spey, who has been selected from a shortlist of entries. This special award rewards farmers or crofters who have made a substantial contribution to the natural environment around them. The award was judged by a panel of…
Read MoreLandward is heading back into the countryside
Landward returns for its autumn run with presenters Dougie Vipond, Arlene Stuart, Euan McIlwraith and Anne Lundon travelling the length and breadth of the country to meet the people and discover the stories at the heart of the Scottish countryside. Also re-joining theBBC Scotland programme is chef Nick Nairn, gathering the finest Scottish produce to…
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