Posts by Kenny Smith
New Scottish drink will be just the tonic
A new premium Scottish tonic water has entered the market with a distinct proposition unlike any other tonic brand. Cushiedoos (pronounced coo-she-doos) is uniquely made with natural artesian mountain water and a blend of Scottish heather, Scottish silver birch, yellow gentian and wormwood – no quinine, no artificial ingredients and 24% less sugar than the…
Read MoreRestaurant pledge to donate pizza to the homeless
A newly-opened Edinburgh pizzeria has pledged to donate one pizza to a local homeless charity or shelter for each one bought. Sourdough pizza pioneers, Franco Manca will make the donations from their new Edinburgh-based pizzeria between Monday 23 September 2019 – Monday 7 October. The team are keen to hear from anyone at local foodbanks,…
Read MoreBedrooms to the four in a modern bungalow
A luxurious four bedroom bungalow with beautiful water views is now on the property market. Presented by Monster Moves, this is a spacious family home set in an elevated position with views over the local countryside and the Dornoch Firth beyond, situated on the edge of Dornoch. This spacious four bedroom house is set as…
Read MoreCurated jewellery collections at the Scottish Gallery
The Scottish Gallery routinely hosts exhibitions by outstanding jewellers from Scotland, the UK and around the world. Dorothy Hogg MBE is one such artist, who first exhibited at The Gallery in 1994, and states: ‘The Scottish Gallery has a remarkable track record of recognising and supporting talent over a career, which is unique in the…
Read MoreLandscape painting at the Scottish Gallery
The landscape of Scotland is, and always has been, a rich source of inspiration for painters. One such painter is Rebecca Collins, who lives in the northwest Highlands, finding her subject in the varied and dramatic landscape outside her front door. A collection of these highland works are brought together in the exhibition Moments Lost…
Read MoreSpotlight on glass at The Scottish Gallery
This September, as part of celebrating the Scottish Glass Society’s 40th Anniversary, The Scottish Gallery presents Convergence; an exhibition showcasing new work from some of the finest Scottish, British and International artists working in glass today. Vidar Koksvik studied glass at The Orrefors Glass School, Sweden and then at Surrey Institute of Art and Design…
Read MoreVictoria Crowe – 50 Years: Drawing & Thinking
This September, to coincide with Victoria Crowe’s major retrospective at The City Art Centre, The Scottish Gallery is proud to present 50 Years: Drawing and Thinking. This special exhibition focuses on the artist’s studio life and features previously unseen work spanning her entire career. It is accompanied by a beautiful publication with written contributions from…
Read MoreWhen An Elderly Widow Takes to Vulgarity…
A Respectable Widow Takes to Vulgarity is the third of six A Play A Pie & A Pint plays being shown on the BBC Scotland channel. Starring Anne Kidd and Craig McLean, this play depicts a recently widowed elderly lady, Annabelle, who strikes up an unlikely friendship with Jim, a young lad at her husband’s…
Read MoreStorytelling centre gets Royal approval
Scotland’s recently-opened National Centre for Children’s Literature and Storytelling in Dumfries received a royal visitor this week. On Wednesday, HRH the Duchess of Rothesay visited Moat Brae in Dumfries, which was once the ‘enchanted land’ where JM Barrie played as a child. His pirate games by the River Nith became the inspiration for one of…
Read MoreGlenDronach’s new whisky has 10 years maturation
The GlenDronach distillery has announce the eighth release of its cask strength Highland single malt Scotch whisky. These have been matured for 10 years in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía. This expression offers connoisseurs a deeper insight into the distillery’s signature profile, by bottling the whisky at its natural strength of 61%,…
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