Posts by Kenny Smith
Two new core whiskies and a revamped look
The Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd have launched a new look across their range of Arran Single Malt whiskies, including a new logo and packaging for their core range. The campaign, which incorporates an entirely new visual identity for the brand, is titled A Breath of Fresh Arran and aims to showcase the natural elements…
Read MoreThe best park in Scotland is revealed
Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline has been voted by the public as the Best Park in Scotland in Fields in Trust’s UK’s Best Park 2019. Known locally as ‘The Glen’ the nomination celebrated the diversity of Pittencrieff Park: ‘from kid’s areas to glasshouses, peacock sanctuary and historical features… rocky waterfalls, imaginative paths, well-stocked, neatly trimmed flower…
Read MoreAn attractive home in beautiful countryside
A beautiful countryside home, offering stunning views, is now on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Valleyview Cottage is an attractive country property with a range of outbuildings and adjoining paddock extending to 0.60 Ha (1.48 Acres) situated in a private and picturesque location commanding exceptional views over the Clyde Valley. The property comprises of…
Read MoreNew study to explore impact of peatland wildfires
A new study is set to investigate the impact of a recent wildfire on peatland in Caithness and Sutherland. The Fire Blanket project will focus on the effects of a fire on approximately 60 square kilometres of land near Strathy in May 2019. The area is part of the Flow Country, the largest blanket bog…
Read MoreBrussels Sprout flavour gin is on the way
The Christmas spirit is on its way – and this year, Brussels Sprout flavour gin is on the way. Pickering’s Gin baubles are back for Christmas and this year the gin gift contains six new and original Christmas inspired gins – Christmas Clementine, Festive Cranberry, Spiced Pear and Cinnamon, Figgy Pudding, Plum and Ginger –and…
Read MoreSurrealist work bought by National Galleries of Scotland
Scotland’s national art collection has acquired its first painting by spellbinding surrealist Dorothea Tanning. This new addition to the collection has been purchased with assistance from the Henry and Sula Walton Fund and Art Fund. The captivating painting by Tanning (1910-2012), created at a turning-point in her career and kept in her possession for the…
Read MoreA special dram from a rare and lost distillery
Littlemill 29 year old, the latest expression from Littlemill’s Private Cellar collection, will be released this month, using liquid carefully selected from some of the last remaining casks to be laid down at the Littlemill Distillery. Now recognised to have been the oldest licensed distillery in Scotland, the distillery fell silent in 1994 and was…
Read MoreThe Tobermory Cat is a fun story for children
The Tobermory Cat is the enduring tale of one feline’s quest to fill his empty stomach. Illustration is vivid, with a charming rusticity and acres of pastel illustrations. Besides its educational value, which will help younger readers to become more familiar with counting from one to ten, Gliori’s story is faithful to her setting: full…
Read MoreEssence of Harris lands at Scottish airport
Luxury candle maker, Essence of Harris has brought the scents of the island to Aberdeen after opening a new shop in the airport’s departure lounge. The independent family business, based in Tarbert on Harris, will stock its award-winning range of candles, reed diffusers and soaps at the airport. Hoping to bring the islands to the…
Read MoreNew restaurants open in iconic city building
An iconic building has been brought back to life with the opening of two new restaurants. The Esslemont Bar & Restaurant and Mac’s Pizzeria, situated in the former Esslemont & Macintosh building in Aberdeen has officially opened to the public, following a six-figure transformation. The new venue, which features two concepts within the iconic building…
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