Posts by Kenny Smith
Fringe: A lecture you shouldn’t miss at any cost
Do not be late for this lecture – The Professor is a study in the beautiful use of language, written by Brian Parks, and throughout it is witty, clever and informative. To just read the script would be enough, but to have it so wonderfully acted by the enormously talented David Calvitto is a double…
Read MoreAxe throwers lay down gauntlet to the public
There’s a big, bold new attraction in town at this year’s Cowal Highland Gathering – axe throwing. The event is normally renowned for the additional entertainment it provides alongside the traditional Highland dancing, piping and heavy athletics. The Braveheart Axe Throwing Club from Glasgow, which ranks as Scotland’s premier axe throwing team and boasts tournament…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin unveils new full-strength flavoured gin
Edinburgh Gin continues to expand its full-strength flavoured offering with the creation of Lemon & Jasmine. Following the hugely successful launch of Edinburgh Gin’s Rhubarb & Ginger gin in May, the new Lemon & Jasmine spirit combines the juniper-forward profile of a London Dry with natural flavours of fresh lemon and aromatic jasmine. Sales of…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Lochaber
If you’re heart’s in the highlands, then you’ll want to know all about Lochaber. Here, we present 10 fascinating facts about the area. Movies filmed in Glen Nevis include Braveheart, Highlander, Local Hero and the first two Harry Potter movies. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Britain. Fort William got its name from William…
Read MoreFamily fun at wildlife-rich ‘lost world’ near Loch Ness
Trees for Life hosted a family fun day at Dundreggan – the conservation charity’s acclaimed rewilding estate in Glenmoriston, near Loch Ness. The day was packed full of activities for everyone to get involved in. Highlights included performances from the Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail, and by actors from Eden Court in Inverness. Children were able…
Read MoreA shooting lodge with a real royal connection
A Victorian granite built former shooting lodge in a peaceful countryside location is now for sale. Glendavan House was built in the 1880s, within the Cairngorms National Park, as a country retreat for Queen Victoria’s surgeon in Scotland – the eminent Professor Alexander Ogston. It is presented for sale by Savills. He engaged the services…
Read More56-year-old blended whisky set to go on sale
The Last Drop Distillers have announced the launch of their oldest blended Scotch whisky they have bottled to date. The 56 Year Old blended Scotch whisky comprises over 60% single malts and is a truly remarkable example of balance, wearing its age with grace and dignity. Launching in September, this marks The Last Drop’s 16th…
Read MoreEdinburgh Fringe named Britain’s top experience
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been named as the UK’s top experience by Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet has ranked the top 500 unmissable experiences and hidden gems across Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the first time, in the ultimate UK travel hitlist The Fringe has today (Tuesday) been named the UK’s…
Read MoreBook is bringing the capital’s food scene to life
The vibrant food and drink scene of Edinburgh and the east coast is superbly presented in this latest ‘Get Stuck In’ regional cook book. Accompanied by stunning photography the book showcases some of the best fine dining, gastro pubs and afternoon tea options in the area, along with some of its best food producers. From…
Read MoreFringe: Ciara Harvey opens up opera to all
I write this as a person with some, but limited knowledge of opera. I was in a minority in the audience for Ciara Harvey, but the opera educated knew what they were after and they got it too. From my perspective we were in the presence of a very talented singer – her beautiful voice…
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