Posts by Kenny Smith
New bridge over the River Clyde plans are revealed
Three international engineering teams are in the running to build the first opening road bridge over the River Clyde. The crossing connecting Renfrew to Clydebank and Yoker will require hundreds of construction staff and forms the centre-piece of a major infrastructure project to transform the Clyde waterfront. Following an initial selection stage earlier this year,…
Read MoreGrant’s takes top award with dram popular in Poland
Grant’s 12-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky has been awarded the Blended Scotch Whisky Trophy at the 2019 International Wine & Spirits Competition. These are the Oscars of the wine and spirits industry that sets the international benchmark for quality. A much-coveted award, the Blended Scotch Whisky Trophy is considered the top prize in what is the…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… the Borders
If you’re in the Scottish Borders, you are in an area that’s packed full of historic homes and places to visit. Whether you love music, books, or large classical buildings, there’s definitely something for you. We round up 10 great things to see, do and visit. ROBERT SMAIL’S PRINTING WORKS This fascinating museum in Innerleithen…
Read MoreTalented tennis pair take home open event trophies
It was game, set and match for Halle Pringle and Ramon Toyos who scooped their respective open singles titles in the Mactaggart & Mickel East Lothian Open tennis tournament. Halle (17) plays at Sunderland Tennis Centre. Ramon (24) who hails from Santander in Spain is currently playing with Whitecraigs Lawn Tennis Club in East Renfrewshire.…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker is just the ticket for the Fringe
With the countdown to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe well and truly on, Johnnie Walker is going to make the experience even more special for lucky festival-goers. From today (Wednesday 31 July) those who purchases Fringe tickets online or via telephone will be in with a chance of winning a host of Johnnie Walker and Fringe-themed…
Read MoreDramatic lochside views from an attractive home
A detached property located with spectacular and dramatic waterscape views across the Holy Loch and to the hills above Dunoon is now foe sale. Presented for sale by Robb Residential, Lindsay Cottage is a pretty detached property which enjoys a prominent position on the south facing shore front of the Holy Loch with views across…
Read MoreScots pianist is all ready to enjoy a Cumnock Tryst
Eminent Scottish pianist Steven Osborne will perform at this year’s Cumnock Tryst festival. This will take place at Trinity Church, Cumnock on the evening of Saturday 5 October. Steven will replace soprano Danielle de Niese, who can no longer join the event due to a change in circumstances. All tickets already bought for the Saturday…
Read MoreRestaurant interior revealed – and now it needs staff
Contemporary Chinese restaurant group, Tattu, has revealed a preview of its stunning Edinburgh interior. Patrons are set to dine beneath hand painted traditional Chinese artwork and an arching tunnel of its signature blossom installation. Inspired by Scotland’s cosmopolitan capital, Tattu Edinburgh will pay homage to the relationship between ‘traditional and contemporary’; complete with a Chinois-style…
Read MoreScots artist will display some Fragments of her work
A Scots artist’s latest exhibition of work is set to go on show. Fragments – Drawing, Painting and Glass by Kate Henderson hosts over 25 new drawings, paintings and glass pieces by the East Lothian-based artist. The new body of work reflects Henderson’s ongoing fascination with historic architecture and form. She has found many rich…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… East Lothian
East Lothian is known as Scotland’s golf coast – and it’s a very apt name. Not only does the area have good weather, but it boasts some first class golf courses, including the current home of the Scottish Open. Here’s 10 fascinating facts about East Lothian which you possibly never knew. Robert Louis Stevenson spent…
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