Posts by Kenny Smith
A pair of limited editions to mark 125th birthday
anCnoc is releasing a pair of limited edition whiskies to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Knockdhu Distillery. anCnoc’s limited edition 16 Years Old Cask Strength, retailing at £100, is matured exclusively in American oak ex-bourbon casks. Bottled at cask strength, the whisky combines traditions from the distillery’s past and modern methods of the present, honouring…
Read MoreInverness Castle transformation plans revealed
Plans to transform Inverness Castle into a new tourist attraction have been unveiled. The Highland Council has announced further details about its plans for the landmark building, which will begin after the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service move out of the building next year. The plans described are subject to receiving the necessary permissions. They…
Read MoreA celebration of fine Scottish sculpture
A celebration of Scotland’s finest modern sculpture is taking place at Marchmont House. Top Scottish artists and other champions of visual art will be attending, with visitors able to tour one of the best collections of contemporary UK sculpture. A special event celebrating modern Scottish sculpture and featuring internationally renowned speakers from the arts world…
Read MoreA handy guide to Scotland’s spiritual background
The Traveller’s Guide to Sacred Scotland is a user-friendly guide to early Scottish settlements: from the Neolithic Age of cupmarked stones to the tired remains of the 16th century, when religious institutions fell victim to the violent throes of the Reformation. Marianna Lines also examines Scotland’s geographical idiosyncrasies in the context of inherited folk tales…
Read MoreYorkshire nannies bring their kids to Scotland
A Scottish cheesemaker has been given a new lease of life after welcoming new goats to its farm. Errington Cheese have acquired Yorkshire Dairy Goats who have come from a High Health Status Herd in Yorkshire. The Artisan Company will be producing cheese from goat’s milk, similar to Lancelot and will be available in the…
Read MoreConstruction firms urged to be ready for VAT change
One of Scotland’s leading accountancy firms are encouraging construction companies to be prepared for the new ‘reverse charge’ which will have a large effect on their industry. The new rules will be introduced on the 1 st October 2019 and will change the person responsible for paying VAT to HMRC between the contractor and sub-contractor.…
Read MoreNine single cask bottlings from new whisky firm
New independent whisky bottler has just released its first range of single cask Scotch whisky bottlings, under the ‘Infrequent Flyers’ brand. The Alistair Walker Whisky Company was established in 2018 by Alistair Walker. Alistair started his career in whisky at Burn Stewart Distillers in 1997, then more recently spent 12 years at The BenRiach Distillery…
Read MoreMilitary tattoo boss announces he will step down
The man responsible for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is to step down from the role next year, after a decade in the post. Brigadier David Allfrey has announced that he will retire from his role as chief executive and producer at the end of 2020, just days after the final of 2019’s spectacular show.…
Read MoreGlamis Estate offers a unique field sports experience
Few places in Britain have the history on offer at Glamis Castle and its surrounding estate. The Glamis Estate offers unique and well managed field sports set amongst 14,000 acres of rolling landscape. The Game Department works tirelessly to conserve the beautiful landscape and biodiversity of the Estate for the benefit of guests and the…
Read MoreAn attractive estate by the banks of the river
A compact residential and farming estate is on the property market for offers over £2.85million. Savills is marketing Culquoich, an estate of 975 acres, situated in a beautiful position on the banks of the River Don in an area favoured by the Royal family to the east of the Cairngorms National Park. The estate is…
Read More