Posts by Kenny Smith
A beautiful modern home with views over a loch
A delightful modern home on the banks of Loch Snizort offers spectacular views over to the Cuillin mountains and to the Outer Hebrides. Galbraith present to the market Crionach, at 3 Kingsburgh, Snizort, Portree, which lies in a delightful, private setting in the scattered crofting township of Kingsburgh on the north-west coast of Skye. The house,…
Read MoreExamining the works of artist Pat Douthwaite
The expressive work of artist Patricia Douthwaite (1934-2002) is tricky to define and has changed over the years. Her work initially represented her naivety with themes of culture and intelligence. In the later years of her art career there is a significant difference in Douthwaite’s themes and intentions. Her art was not made for the…
Read More10 fantastic places to visit on… Skye
The Isle of Skye has a romantic mysticism about it, being covered in fog, with stunning imagery. Skye has a history that it is rightly proud of, but it boasts a number of attractions – natural, historical and new – that make it worth a visit. Here’s our round-up. DUNTULM CASTLE Perched on a cliff…
Read MoreVolunteers wanted to watch our seas for sealife
The National Whale and Dolphin Watch gets underway this weekend. Every year, scientists at the Sea Watch Foundation lead a campaign to get members of the general public contributing to science to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises and they’re calling on you to get involved between 27 July and 4 August. For over 40 years,…
Read MoreChance to discover Culzean Castle’s subterranean secrets
Culzean Castle is renowned for its splendour and history but less well known are the mysterious caves below. Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland, which owns and cares for the property, is offering a unique opportunity for the public to don hard hats and explore Culzean Castle’s subterranean secrets. With limited spaces, the weekly…
Read MoreIssue of Class at the heart of Scottee’s Fringe show
Critically acclaimed playwright, actor, broadcaster and activist, Scottee, has announced his forthcoming new show Class. It will make its debut at Assembly during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August before heading to HOME in Manchester this October. Class is the third and final show in a triptych of works which began in 2013 with The…
Read MoreFringe dance party for a divided nation
Fresh from making waves at the Edinburgh Fringe with their production of Seagulls in a flooded church, Welsh tour de force Volcano Theatre return to the festival with the world premiere of The Populars – a dance party for a divided nation. Conceived and developed in the year following Britain’s decision to leave the EU,…
Read MoreOut of this world Fringe show for children
The creators of hit family shows Paperbelle and Too Many Penguins? are back with another visually dazzling treat for starry-eyed adventurers. Aimed at youngsters aged 2-6 (and their brave adults), and inspired by real-life female astronauts including the first woman in space, Russian Valentina Tereshkova and Mae Jemison, who in 1992 became the first African…
Read MoreMarking a decade of bringing opera to Scotland
Opera Bohemia is celebrating 10 years of bringing live opera round Scotland and providing opportunities for young professional singers and musicians. And it will celebrate with its biggest tour ever and a special production of Lehar’s The Merry Widow. In its first decade, Opera Bohemia has given 135 performances of fully staged operas all round…
Read MoreA deceptive modern home set over three levels
A contemporary detached house with excellent family accommodation over three light and bright well laid out levels is now for sale. 6 Birch Gate in Dunoon, Argyll is a deceptive home, in front external appearance. Presented by Robb Residential, the house is one of only 11 similarly styled executive homes in Birch Gate originally conceived…
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