Posts by Kenny Smith
Light fantastic celebrates Scotland’s unspoiled beauty
A testimony to Scotland’s impressive array of unspoiled places of beauty is showcased in Scotland’s Still Light. Andy Hall’s well accomplished photography is coupled with the words of Scottish literary giants such as Liz Lochhead, Norman MacCaig and Edwin Morgan. Their contributions nicely supplement the curves and crags, the skies and shores of Scotland’s wholly…
Read More10 Scottish X Files – tales of the unexplained
Alien invasion, disappearing armies and buried Egyptian treasure – these are just some of the Scottish mysteries that have bemused, baffled and terrified in equal measure. Some you may well have heard of, but others you may not. We round up 10 of our favourites. 1. Loch Ness Monster Tales of a monster in Loch…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Mid Argyll
Head up the west coast of Scotland, and you’re in for a treat. As you make your way into the mid-Argyll area, you’ll find some incredible sites with a vast history dating back hundreds of years. Here’s ten recommendations of things to see and do. KEILLS CHAPEL The re-roofed structure contains an important collection of…
Read MoreProperty market boost for South Ayrshire
South Ayrshire’s property market is likely to benefit from the £7.8m investment in the town of Maybole and the creation of the new bypass. Galbraith, a leading property consultancy, believes this regeneration will strengthen demand and ultimately boost property prices in Maybole and the Girvan Valley. Bob Cherry, who heads the Ayr office for Galbraith,…
Read MorePictish stone found at Scottish church site
A previously unknown carved Pictish stone has been found at an early Christian church site in the Dingwall area. The rare find, described by experts as being of ‘national importance’, was thought to have to been carved around 1200 years ago. It is decorated with a number of Pictish symbols and it is likely to…
Read MoreTry this delicious recipe for mountain hare
The East Haugh House hotel, near Pitlochry, is known for its fine game. Chef patron Neil McGown is an award winner for his game, having won Game Chef of the Year at the Scottish Food Awards in 2018. A keen shooer, the upshot of all the flying lead around East Haugh House is a menu…
Read MoreLiving after a life-changing injury in the army
A Scots soldier who suffered life-changing injuries after stepping on an Improvised Explosive Device in Afghanistan is sharing his life story. Stevie Richardson from East Lothian had always wanted to be in the army. But at 22, he was seriously injured – and which ended his career as a soldier and his sense of purpose.…
Read MoreA charming Victorian home in beautiful grounds
A late Victorian double-fronted five bedroom detached granite property is now on the property market. Presented by Savills, Glencairn was built during 1901 at the behest of James Moir, tailor to the Earls of Aberdeen at Haddo, who made his fortune in the Glencairn gold mines in South Africa, from where the house derives its…
Read MoreA celebration of exceptional spirits from Scotland
A supermarket has revealed the line-up for its first ever Spirits of Scotland Festival – showcasing a hand-picked selection of the finest spirits from some of the country’s most renowned local distilleries. Launched this week, the festival will take place in all 87 Aldi stores in Scotland giving customers the chance to taste the very…
Read MoreExceptional GCSE performance by Glenalmond pupils
Pupils at Glenalmond College have performed exceptionally well in this year’s GCSE exams, with 28% of results achieving 9 – 8 grades, equivalent to A*. The impressive results, set against the background of the tougher reformed GCSE specifications introduced in 2017, saw 11 Glenalmond pupils achieving A* – A grades (or 9 – 7), with…
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