Posts by Kenny Smith
A new ready-mixed cocktail from Scots distillery
A popular Scottish gin and whisky distiller has today announced the release of its brand new ready-to-drink gin cocktail, Love Bellini. Love Bellini launched at the open air Glasgow music festival, Summer Nights at the Bandstand (running until 10 August) at the Eden Mill gin bar. The Love Bellini is the latest addition to Eden…
Read MoreSaying it with flowers to launch new collection
One of Scotland’s most exciting fashion designers will say it with flowers as she celebrates the launch of her new collection. Hayley McSporran is collaborating with Glasgow floristry start-up Bloemen Florists to host a pop-up shop and installation at COLAB at The Savoy Market on Saturday 3 August (7-10pm). Fashion lovers will have the first…
Read MoreGlobal travel Scotch whiskies take awards
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been recognised by over 400 judges for its global travel retail exclusive portfolio of whiskies by scooping four awards. These included a Gold Outstanding Medal and the prestigious Trophy in the Scotch whisky category for its high end expression, Glengoyne Pedro XĂmĂ©nez Cask, in the International Wine and…
Read MoreDiscover Scotland’s wild, native oysters
They’re sought after by chefs around the world but until fairly recently Scotland’s only wild, native oyster fishery, hidden beneath the crystal clear waters of Loch Ryan, was a well kept seafood secret. Stranraer Oyster Festival has shone a spotlight on this delicious seafood delicacy, making Scottish native oysters accessible and easy to try and…
Read MoreTen fantastic things to do in… Fife
Fife – the home of St Andrews (and in turn the home of golf), incredible Scottish history, and so much, much more. A trip to the Kingdom offers so many things to enjoy – history, nature, and modern attractions. We present 10 of our favourites. ST ANDREWS LINKS Famed around the globe as the home…
Read MoreImprove your baking skills at Foodies Festival
Do you struggle to get an even bake or are you keen to shake up your showstopper? As Channel 4’s Bake Off gears up for another tense 10 weeks in the tent, Home Store + More will be hosting a series of Bake Off-style cupcake decorating challenges at this year’s Foodies Festival (2-4 August 2019). In…
Read MoreA life in the great outdoors at Ardvreck School
Most childhoods are looked back on fondly, with memories of endless exploration and curiosity. Children can spend hours playing around outside, letting their imagination run riot and get the better of them, and return in time for supper bruised, battered and covered in mud, but nonetheless happy. Ardvreck is a prep school in Crieff that…
Read MoreA class act in beautiful Scottish countryside
An appealing traditional family home with tremendous outlooks in a sought after location is now on the market. Mertoun School House is presented by Galbraith, and is an appealing traditional detached family home in the Borders, offering well appointed and nicely proportioned accommodation. The property has oil fired central heating and the boiler was replaced…
Read MoreScotland’s forgotten undersea tunnel to Ireland
The same year the Forth Bridge was completed, plans were drawn up for an even more ambitious rail crossing: from Scotland to Ireland – under the sea Mention the Channel Tunnel to most people and their thoughts will turn to the high-speed rail link to Paris or Brussels. But in 1890 – fantastic as it…
Read MoreWilliam Murdoch – the Titanic’s Scottish scapegoat
Was the Scottish officer in charge when the Titanic hit an iceberg a murdering, incompetent coward who shot himself or a brave man doing his duty? Or was he a brave man who went down with his ship, saving the lives of others? You can imagine the scene. James Cameron and his scriptwriters are discussing…
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