Posts by Kenny Smith
Call to help baby puffins survive early days
Nature lovers are being asked to help the endangered puffin population by looking out for young puffins as they begin to leave their burrows on nearby islands and become disorientated by lights from the mainland. The plea comes from one of Scotland’s leading conservation and education charities, the Scottish Seabird Centre. Every summer, adventurous, though…
Read MoreA love affair with wild life and the barn owl
Jim Crumley is one of the country’s premier wildlife writers and this small but perfectly formed book shows why. The writer looks back on his ethereal encounters with the barn owl and its aptly heart-shaped face, which he has always cherished as part of his life-long affiliation with nature. Even living in Dundee as a…
Read MoreScotland leads the way in whale and dolphin watch
There’s just three days to go in the Sea Watch Foundation’s National Whale and Dolphin Watch. Running until 4 August, scientists at the Foundation lead a campaign to help members of the general public contribute to scientific endeavours to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises. For over forty years, Sea Watch Foundation scientists as well as…
Read More10 places to visit in Edinburgh this festival
In recent years, Edinburgh has received nearly 4 million visitors annually; second only to London in the UK. Approximately 38% of these visitors are from outside the UK, so if you’re one of those people coming to visit Scotland’s capital then here are 10 things you should do while here – especially if you’re here…
Read MoreGlenDronach releases 17th batch from cask bottling
The GlenDronach Distillery has announced the release of the 17th batch of its acclaimed Cask Bottling programme. Fourteen casks dating from 1990 to 2007 have been personally selected by master blender, Dr Rachel Barrie, specially chosen for their exceptional character, to celebrate and share some of the finest examples of The GlenDronach’s richly-sherried Highland Single…
Read MoreFestival Events at The Scottish Gallery
The Scottish Gallery hosts a plethora of events throughout the year including talks, book launches, painting demonstrations and parties. This August there are a number of events hosted by The Gallery in conjunction with The Edinburgh Art Festival. MODERN MASTERS IX Saturday 3 August, 11 – 11.45am. Guided Tour. Join Gallery Director Tommy Zyw as…
Read More2019 Edinburgh Art Festival exhibitions at the Scottish Gallery
2019 marks the fifteenth year of the Edinburgh Art Festival which represents the visual arts in a month where Edinburgh is the cultural capital of the world and The Scottish Gallery is a proud partner. This festival month the Scottish Gallery have curated four unique exhibitions, showcasing Scottish and international excellence in painting, ceramics and…
Read MoreSpotlight on ceramics at the Scottish Gallery
The Scottish Gallery has an international reputation for contemporary applied arts, promoting artists working in jewellery, precious metal, glass, wood and ceramics from Scotland, the United Kingdom and worldwide. Years of working in collaboration with artists has resulted in countless exhibitions over decades with artists and makers now considered to be among the best in…
Read MoreFoodies Festival is all ready to kick off on Friday
Phil Hickman of Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux at The Balmoral served up a real treat for an ex-Scotland rugby captain. He presented his dish for Masterchef finalist and former captain of the Scottish rugby union team Jilly McCord to launch the 15th Edinburgh summer Foodies Festival in Inverleith Park. The festival runs from 2–4…
Read MoreBoĂ« Gin’s first title sponsorship is a violet act
A Scots gin firm have signed their first title sponsorship deal, becoming naming partner of Hamilton Park Racecourse’s Ladies’ Night. This year’s event which takes place on Saturday, 3 August, will be officially titled BoĂ« Violet Gin Ladies’ Night. In addition to being the official naming partner, the deal with Stirling based BoĂ« Gin will also…
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