Posts by Kenny Smith
Bid to raise £60,000 to save castle’s rare instrument
A musical instrument said to have been ordered for Queen Victoria, but she died before its complete, needs extensive repairs at its home in a Scottish castle. Tucked away under the main staircase in Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum is a very rare and special instrument: an Imhof and Mukle Orchestrion. Bought by…
Read MoreThe perfect Utopia for Scottish lovers of art
The idea of Utopia may be older than Thomas More’s famous book, but what could actually be gained from the concept, or possibly lost? A personal utopia would surely be as individual as each of us, and our own personal imagination. Is this the difficulty with any proposed Utopian society? The power of the individual…
Read MoreAn analysis of the 2014 independence referendum
This is a close commentary on the Scottish Independence referendum from widely acclaimed journalist and Alex Salmond biographer David Torrance. The diary provides an inside perspective on the fraught 100 days leading up to 18 September 2014. As Torrance bikes around Edinburgh on his beloved bike he interviews politicians and ordinary voters. It’s all in…
Read MoreScotch beef ready for 10 million in Japan
Scotch beef is set to make its Japanese screen debut to over 10 million people ahead of the rugby calendar’s most important event. A team from Nippon TV, a leading Japanese broadcaster, were in Edinburgh to find out more about Scottish Rugby and Scotch Beef’s role as their official healthy eating partner for a feature…
Read MoreRetired GP’s debut novel coming to Bloody Scotland
A Scots writer, who has written a 1960s set novel, is to read from it as a Crime Spotlight Author at Bloody Scotland this year. Written by Anne Pettigrew, Not The Life Imagined is published by non-profit Glasgow publisher Ringwood and was runner-up in the SAW Constable Silver Stag Award 2018. Author Simon Brett, 2014…
Read More17,000 portions of fish and chips in the festival
Europe’s biggest fish and chip shop have today revealed a record number of visitors this month to their fish and chip restaurant on Victoria Street. Edinburgh based Vittoria Group, owners of the 300-cover Bertie’s Restaurant and Bar in Edinburgh’s Old Town, welcomed over 25,000 guests during this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a staggering 17,000…
Read MoreSir Jackie Stewart opens Jim Clark Museum
Three-time Formula One world champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE has officially opened a museum dedicated to fellow Scots racing driver Jim Clark. Formula One legend, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, officially opened the new Jim Clark Motorsport Museum in Duns, Scottish Borders today, Thursday. Following a tour of the new museum from Jim Clark’s cousin Doug…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Mull
Lying just off the coast of Argyll, Mull is the fourth-largest Scottish island. It’s an island full of history, as well as newer attractions, making it somewhere that’s always worth a visit. Here’s 10 places we recommend visiting. CARSAIG ARCHES These natural wonders can be reached by boat or along a tough, sometimes dangerous, but…
Read More£3.9million Cassillis Estate is packed full of history
An imposing castle standing high above the River Doon steeped in history and restored for 21st century living is now on the market. From a high bank, Cassillis towers over the River Doon. Presented for sale by Savills, it is approached through electric gates via a private tarred drive which follows the River Doon through…
Read MoreMark Wahlberg’s seal of approval for Scots food
American actor Mark Wahlberg given his restaurant’s menu a special Scotch twist for Scotland Food and Drink Fortnight. Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has teamed up with US celebrity restaurant Wahlburgers and Simon Howie – The Scottish Butcher to put a Scottish twist on some American classics in celebration of Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight. Over…
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