Posts by Kenny Smith
V&A Dundee celebrates Scots heritage of Nicholas Daley
V&A Dundee has recreated the studio of Nicholas Daley, one of the UK’s most exciting young fashion designers, in an exhibition exploring the creative processes behind his collections. Studio Nicholas Daley, which opens today, Friday 6 September, offers a glimpse into the world of the Tottenham-based menswear designer who has recently collaborated with Fred Perry,…
Read MoreProtecting the rarest breeding seabird in Europe
An extremely rare seabird has raised its chick on the Isle of May this summer – a clear sign that conservation action on the national nature reserve is working. An adult roseate tern joined common, sandwich and Arctic tern colonies on the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) reserve in early June and paired with a common…
Read MoreA chance to see Carrongrove House conversion
Housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel are hosting an open day for home buyers at their B-listed converted mansion Carrongrove House. Taking place over the weekend of 14/15 September, at Stoneywood near Denny, a highlight for visitors will be a chance to view the Torwood show apartment. This bespoke two-bedroom property boasts lovely views towards the River…
Read MoreProms concert will begin new orchestral season
A brand new orchestral season is set to open in spectacular style next weekend at Aberdeen’s redeveloped Music Hall, with a special RSNO Proms concert. This will take place at 5pm on Sunday, September 15. With a programme which promises a ‘greatest hits’ of the most loved classical masterpieces, the concert will be brought bang…
Read MoreChanging face of life at the turn of 20th century
From Land to Rail is the memoirs of Andrew Ramage, who worked as a farm servant, dock worker, lorry driver and railwayman during the period 1854 -1917. This fascinating diary-style account of life in the Lothians and Berwickshire sheds light on the trials faced by those working and living in a rural setting. Ramage was…
Read MoreRiding of the Marches returning to Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Riding of the Marches, a uniquely Scottish event, takes place next weekend. On Sunday, 15 September, it will be celebrating 10 years since the modern-day revival of the ancient custom of riding the boundaries, or ‘marches’ of Scotland’s Capital City with 300 horses and riders riding up Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile. The symbolic…
Read MoreBross Bagels unveils new bagels and a fourth store
A popular Edinburgh diner has revealed it is to open its fourth outlet in the city. Established in August 2017, Bross Bagels owner Larah Bross introduced authentic Montreal style bagels to the capital. She has gone on to open three shops, and now she has revealed they will opening their fourth Bross Bagels shop later…
Read MoreDistiller’s daughter marks 80th birthday
A historic Elgin distillery, normally closed to the public, has opened its doors to a very special guest to mark her 80th birthday. Nora Fraser, who celebrated her milestone birthday yesterday (4 September), was born at Linkwood Distillery in one of the site cottages in 1939. The daughter of Henry Arthur Stephen and his wife…
Read MoreNew Scottish health food hits the shelves
A new health food with a difference has been produced in Scotland. Podberry is pea snack which has just secured its first national listing and is on sale from Morrisons stores across Scotland. The UK’s first freeze-dried seasoned snack, created on the fourth generation family farm in Perthshire, initially began its journey to development in…
Read MoreNew cafe will have its visitors tickled pink
If you like to think pink, the chances are you’ll like a new cafe in Glasgow. Pink Inc Café is now open in Shawlands and it’s one of the most Instagrammable places you’ll visit this year. The new café has just opened its doors in a popular spot in Glasgow’s south side encompassing all things…
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