Posts by Kenny Smith
Celebrating the wonderful sights of Scotland
Pete Irvine steps off the beaten track with this Scottish guidebook, Scotland: The 100 Best Places. The author is most famous for his Scotland the Best books, but this handsome coffee table homage to Scotland gives readers the chance to share his favourite ‘magnificent’, ‘reflective’ and ‘human’ places in this great land. Packed with gorgeous…
Read MoreIslay’s singing sands inspire new whisky release
Smoky malt whisky lovers will have the chance to experience Ardbeg’s latest permanent release – Ardbeg Traigh Bhan from next month. This rare 19 Year Old single malt is inspired by the heavenly vista of Islay’s Traigh Bhan (pronounced ‘Tri-Van’)– known locally as The Singing Sands – and will be made available in annual small…
Read MoreFringe: The art of satire is far from dead
Satire is defined as the ‘use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticise people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.’ Melinda opens the show by describing herself as a satirist, there was no need as that was apparent from the first verse of the…
Read MoreCrowdfunder for a Scottish buffalo mozarella dream
A Fife farmer has launched a Founders Club crowdfunding campaign to turn his buffalo mozzarella dreams into reality. The star of the BBC’s This Farming Life, Steve Mitchell, has revealed his ambition to provide Scotland with its first ever home-produced buffalo mozzarella, at the same time giving founding investors a 10 per cent return on…
Read MoreNew head of policy joins Scottish Land & Estates
Scottish Land & Estates, the rural business organisation, has appointed a new head of policy. Stephen Young joins SLE from the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society (SAOS), where he was project manager. In his new role, Stephen will be responsible for managing SLE’s policy team at its Musselburgh HQ, as well as leading development of SLE’s…
Read MoreCelebrating the work of the Scottish colourists
A celebration of the Scottish colourists in book form is set to take place this week. The Scottish Colourists is a new, fully illustrated book written by James Knox, director of the Fleming Collection. S.J. Peploe, J.D. Fergusson, F.C.B Cadell and Leslie Hunter are all featured in this beautiful publication. James, from Ayrshire, will discuss…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Arran
The Isle of Arran – once visited, it’s a place that will never be forgotten. Located just off the coast of Ayrshire, it has a unique identity and feel of its own, different from the other islands and the mainland. Here, we present 10 places we recommend visiting. ARRAN DISTILLERY Opened in 1997 by the…
Read MoreA Scottish link to the Titanic investigation
The Titanic tragedy in 1912 resulted in an investigation into the deaths of 2229 people who officially were lost in the sinking. The investigation into what happened has a connection to the London Scottish regiment, as the tragedy on 15 April 1912 resulted in an inquiry by the British Wreck Commissioner on behalf of the…
Read MoreFive star awards for delighted Scots bakery firm
A Scots business is celebrating after its produce took home five Great Taste stars. Great Taste, the world’s most coveted food and drink awards, has announced its stars of 2019. Out of 12,772 products sent in from over 100 different countries, The Drinks Bakery, based in Edinburgh was awarded stars for its Drinks Biscuits (two…
Read MoreOrder! Order! Verdant Gin wins House of Commons tender
The House of Commons has awarded Dundee distillery, Verdant Spirits, the contract to be their sole supplier of a House of Commons Gin. The Scots firm will supply a special edition of their award-winning spirit. Verdant Spirits will not only provide their gin but will also deliver expert training and tastings for the House of…
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