Posts by Kenny Smith
Aysgarth School leads the way on the educational journey
Aysgarth School is one of the leading Prep schools in the country, where ‘boys can be boys’. As the only all-boys boarding Prep school in the north of Britain, based near Bedale, North Yorkshire, Aysgarth sends more boys to selective schools such as Eton and Harrow than any other school in the north, as well…
Read MoreMajor new Scottish sculpture unveiled at Marchmont House
A new work by one of the leading abstract sculptors in Scotland is set to go on show to the public for the first time. It can be seen later this month at Marchmont House near Duns in the Scottish Borders. Epsilon is a 2.5m high bronze by Keith McCarter, who has created private and…
Read MoreFive Scottish swaps to help save the planet
This month is Organic September – and there are five organic, Scottish swaps you can make to help save the planet. Soil Association Certification’s Organic September is a month-long campaign celebrating the benefits of organic food, farming, textiles and beauty. Following a year of unprecedented environmental protest, we’re highlighting the easy, affordable swaps you can…
Read MoreBalnald Lodge offers a sense of Victorian grandeur
An impressive country house in an idyllic, rural location, is now on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Balnald Lodge is an impressive Scots baronial house which has for a number of years been utilised as a family home. The house enjoys a sheltered, rural situation in Kirkmichael, Perthshire. Although in need of some refurbishment,…
Read MoreGame of Thrones whisky is an award winner
A Scotch whisky tie-in to Game of Thrones has won a prestigious award. Diageo’s Johnnie Walker White Walker Game of Thrones campaign has won the McLaren Packaging-sponsored Product Launch of the Year at the inaugural Scottish Whisky Awards. Award-winning McLaren Packaging have congratulated them on the award, having worked with Diageo on another release, the…
Read MoreA Scottish celebration of the coffee bean scene
The Edinburgh International Festival may have passed, but there’s another event being lined up for the capital – the Edinburgh Coffee Festival. From the coffee connoisseur looking for the latest coffee craze to casual drinkers looking to kick start their coffee experience there is something for everyone at the Edinburgh Coffee Festival on 5 October,…
Read MoreSearch begins for Scotland’s creative teenagers
The search has begun to find young Scottish teen writers and illustrators. Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, has announced that applications are open for their What’s Your Story? programme. Now in its fifth year, the scheme has so far assisted around 30 young people from across Scotland to…
Read MoreAn annually released limited edition from Jura
A new limited edition whisky from the Isle of Jura is being launched. The island of Jura is blessed with breath-taking landscapes, rich natural resources and a tiny but inspiring community of 212 or so, and the new series is dedicated to them. Jura Two-One-Two is a new annually released limited edition, which kicks off…
Read MoreWhen the Romans came to Scotland
For anyone who has an interest in classical history and literature, or in the foundations of Scotland, this book is remarkably insightful. The author describes the Roman presence in ‘Caledonia’ (as Scotland was known then) in great depth. Drawing on literary evidence from the ancient historian Tacitus, Forder works with primary sources while casting a…
Read MoreTen Scottish foods that will divide opinion
Scotland’s traditional national dish is haggis, which is known throughout the world. But there’s far more to Scottish cuisine than that – whether it’s sickly desserts, traditional savoury dishes or convenience foods, there’s something to suit all palates. Here’s 10 dishes aside from haggis which we think give a true picture of our nation’s cuisine!…
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