Posts by Kenny Smith
Do you know where to find the best pub pie in Scotland?
A Scots restaurant is on the hunt to find the best pub pie in Scotland. The Bridge Inn at Ratho, near Edinburgh, wants to scour the land from John o’Groats to Jedburgh, with pubs being asked to enter their best pie recipes. Five of the industry’s finest experts have been invited to judge the awards,…
Read MoreA spacious home in the highlands with North Sea views
Taigh An T’Saoir is a detached bungalow offering five bedrooms and views over the North Sea. Presented by Monster Moves, this large detached house is set in its own grounds of half an acre with stunning panoramic views across to Morven and the North Sea. The house currently has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, sitting room,…
Read MoreDewar’s launches its new online shop at its distillery
Whisky brand Dewar’s has responded to increased interest in its range by UK consumers by launching a new online shop. Based at Five Star distillery visitor attraction Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery, the distillery already stocks a wide range from the Dewar’s portfolio onsite, and its new website offers delivery throughout the UK. Stocking a wide range…
Read MoreEvent goers will be in good spirits with new gin sponsor
Premium Scottish gin and whisky distiller Eden Mill has announced it is the official gin sponsor at Glasgow’s iconic arena the SSE Hydro. The three-year deal sees Eden Mill’s award-winning Original Gin become the official house gin, as well as its Love Gin and Mixology bottles being stocked for gin loving customers. To celebrate the…
Read MoreContemporary artist reveals her new solo show
A contemporary Scottish artist has announced her next exhibition. Clare Arbuthnott, who lives in Edinburgh, focuses on her native landscape, its coast and particularly the island of Iona. She will be returning to The Torrance Gallery 11-25 January 2020 with a solo show. Clare’s landscape paintings try to capture something of the changeable nature of…
Read MoreInspiring young people runners-up revealed
NFU Mutual and Scotland Food and Drink has announced three runners-up for its Inspirational Young Person. The three runners-up in NFU Mutual and Scotland Food and Drink Inspirational Young Person Award have been announced today, with the overall winner being revealed next week. The award is in its second year and has now selected the…
Read More2019 was Scotland’s Year of the Painted Lady
In just three weeks this summer, more than 140,000 Painted Lady butterflies were counted in Scotland as part of the 10th UK-wide Big Butterfly Count. Run by Butterfly Conservation and sponsored by B&Q, the wildlife charity can confirm that 2019 has been a ‘Painted Lady Year’ – a natural phenomenon that happens about once in…
Read MoreSpecial bottles in Scotch Whisky Industry charity auction
More unique bottles have been revealed for the upcoming Scotch Whisky industry charity auction for the Beatson Cancer Charity. This charity auction encompasses the very best of the Scotch Whisky Industry, a showcase of craftsmanship, expertise and passion that will be presented to a global audience of thousands of whisky connoisseurs and collectors, with all…
Read MoreMonsters, goblins, Nessie and more in a fun book
An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Castle Legends comes from Carnegie-award-winning children’s author Theresa Breslin and artist Kate Leiper, who was longlisted for the Kate Greenway Medal. This is a stunning book of tales centred on some of Scotland’s iconic castles. Secret passages at Edinburgh Castle, mysterious monsters at Glamis, grumpy goblins in Caerlaverock and the…
Read MoreBag and shoe restoration comes to Harvey Nichols
Edinburgh’s Harvey Nichols store is has launched The Restory service. Following on from The Restory’s successful launch at Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge in 2018, the after-care service will be rolled out to their Edinburgh store launching alongside a first-of-its kind product, the Revival Package, exclusively at Harvey Nichols. The Restory, the leading innovators in the luxury…
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