Posts by Kenny Smith
Art club launches annual exhibition this weekend
A Scottish art club, which is over 140 years old, is set to hold its annual exhibition. The Greenock Art Club was formed in 1877, and its annual exhibition will last two weeks – but the format is slightly different from the previous show. The venue is at the Stables Studio. In the past they…
Read MoreScottish food and drink takes centre stage
Scotland’s leading food and drink companies will shine between 31 August and 15 September as the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight celebrates its tenth anniversary. This year, the fortnight will showcase and support the companies, brands and people who are championing our country’s larder, enabling them to take advantage of the growing consumer demand for…
Read MoreGin visitor experience at Benromach
Speyside is set to welcome new visitors this month when the Red Door Gin experience opens its doors at Benromach Distillery in Forres, creating the region’s first single site whisky and gin visitor attraction. The new visitor attraction will give gin fans the chance learn the story of Red Door Gin, from the history of…
Read MoreOffers over £1.25m to live by yon bonnie banks
A striking seven-bedroom property on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond is now on the market. Presented by Savills, Gartochraggan dates back to around 1800, the property has been formed though extensions and refurbishments following the acquisition of neighbouring properties to create the superb family home that stands today. Constructed of white harled stone under…
Read MoreJulie Fowlis – the Hebridean queen of music
Growing up on North Uist shaped Julie Fowlis’s love for Gaelic music, which has seen her tour the world and provide the singing voice for Disney’s Brave. My connection with Uist is through my mother Kate Ann, who is from North Uist. Our family has lived on the island for 300 years, so our roots…
Read MoreThe fox – is it really deserving of its bad press?
You have to admire the fox. For centuries it has been hunted, shot, chased, trapped, and poisoned, but is a survivor, skilled hunter, voracious predator and a secretive beast that can outwit man’s most determined efforts to exterminate it. Bounties have long been paid for a fox’s brush; when I grew up in Ardnamurchan in…
Read More10 of the best places for Scottish wildlife watching
Scotland is a magnet for nature lovers. We have so many wonderful creatures to be seen, in our seas, on land and in the skies. Over the next few weekends, we will bring you 50 of the top spots from which to view it. 1. Insh Marshes, Kingussie – Marsh Harrier Billed as one of…
Read MoreOriginal features remain in this 1902 property
A substantial and imposing period property is now available in the north of Scotland. Presented for sale by MacPhee and Partners, Birchwood dates back to around 1902, and the property still retains some of its original features such as a charming pitch pine staircase, moulded cornicing and picture rails. Positioned in the heart of Spean…
Read MoreFrom the slums of Glasgow to ruling the music world
The Youngs is an unconventional profile of the highly idiosyncratic Young brothers, who were the heart of the band AC/DC. Author Jesse Fink attempts to explain how Malcolm and Angus Young, two brothers who grew up in the Gorbals in Glasgow came to sell 200 million albums and become one of the best-selling bands of…
Read MoreScotland’s Solheim Cup golf captain Catriona Matthew
Scotland’s most successful female golfer Catriona Matthew is gearing up for a new challenge, as she captains Team Europe at this year’s Solheim Cup. The competition takes place at Gleneagles, from 13-15 September, posing a new challenge for Catriona, who was born and bred in her beloved North Berwick and loves coming home to East…
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