Posts by Kenny Smith
Distillery of the Year title is heading to Islay
Ardbeg whisky on the remote island of Islay, has been hailed as Distillery of the Year at a renowned industry competition. The Islay distillery scooped the International Whisky Competition (IWC) award for a second year running, as the head judge declared the Distillery ‘a must for visitors’. Visitors are being offered the chance to experience…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Ayrshire and Arran
There’s far more to Ayrshire than being just Burns country. Wherever you go, you’re never far form a little bit of history, a beautiful sight, or somewhere that’s worth a visit. We present 10 highlights. CULZEAN CASTLE Perched on a cliff south of Ayr, with stunning views of Arran, Culzean in its original form as…
Read MoreIt’s like country living – in the heart of the city
An outstanding Edwardian mansion house in a prestigious, secluded setting, is now on the property market. Presented for sale by Rettie, Boraston House is one of Edinburgh’s finest private family homes, on the edge of Ravelston Golf Course. This wonderfully discreet yet superbly central property benefits from almost 7,000 sq ft of interior accommodation and…
Read MoreFringe: A Brexit comedy as funny as Brexit itself
Lolly Jones: I Believe in Merkels was advertised as comedy with niche burlesque. It was neither. The show consists of a series of TV news reports projected overhead on a screen of EU politicians and their commentary during the May years as Prime Minister. Between these Lolly Jones provides a hackneyed commentary as repeated and…
Read MoreCelebrate the Glorious Twelfth with a special pie
The Ivy on the Square is marking the start of game season with a special limited-edition dish and cocktail, available at the Edinburgh restaurant from Monday, 12 August. A longstanding Scottish tradition, the ‘Glorious Twelfth’ signals the start of grouse season in the Highlands. To celebrate this, The Ivy on the Square will be offering…
Read MoreFirst class education and a first class mum
Silvia Divine has managed to juggle the challenges of getting married and having a baby with her studies to gain a first-class honours degree in Horticulture. The 29-year-old was also awarded the prestigious Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland Silver Medal and the SRUC Trust Prize for best fourth year student on her course. Silvia,…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Skye
‘Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing, Onward the sailors cry. Carry the lad that’s born to be king, Over the sea to Skye.’ So say the words of the famous old song, but Skye is far more than a romantic Jacobite song. Here’s 10 fascinating facts you may not have known about…
Read MoreFringe: High schools, musicals and acrobatics
Filament are a young troupe of talented dancers and acrobats – and they will get even better over time. The performance is more acrobatic physical theatre than circus. The theme is ‘coming of age’, rather High School Musical in storyline. The trials and tribulations of growing up are all there; geeky boy accepted into the…
Read MoreA look at Scottish trains which is the rail deal
The Scottish Rail Scene gives a whistle-stop tour of the railway services throughout Scotland. From the bustling scenes of Edinburgh’s Waverley or Glasgow Queen Street, to the more remote Highland outposts such as Mallaig or Kyle: John Jackson has visited, photographed and documented them all. Since he first set foot in Scotland in 1968, Jackson…
Read MoreJody is whisky brand ambassador for Scotland
The co-owner of a Scots cocktail bar has taken on the role of first ever Monkey Shoulder whisky brand ambassador to Scotland and the North. Independent family distillers William Grant & Sons UK has confirmed the appointment of Jody Buchan, co-owner of Kin Edinburgh. With a wealth of industry experience and knowledge, not only has Jody…
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