Posts by Kenny Smith
Mango and pineapple gin gives a taste of paradise
Eden Mill has launched Mango & Pineapple Liqueur, as part of the Love Gin Liqueur which flew off the shelves this year. The brand-new flavour will now join the Love Gin Liqueur range, which features the titular Love Gin Liqueur, a raspberry and vanilla flavoured tipple which sold over 100,000 bottles since its launch. The…
Read MoreMagical tales from ancient Scots mythology
The Old Grey Magician is a compilation of short stories featuring Fionn and his crowd of men (the Fianna) and his poet son, Ossian. The Old Grey Magician is a mystical figure who frequently appears throughout Celtic mythology, often taking on different forms and shapeshifting. This book is one of the first collections featuring a…
Read MoreScotland is one of the safest places to motorbike
For motorcyclists, Scotland is one of the safest places to be on the road in the UK. Which means, if you’re planning a road trip on your bike, Scotland should be at the top of your list. In fact, in Scotland motorcyclists are 10 times less likely to be injured than those using motorcycles in…
Read MoreTickets for Runrig’s farewell film all set for release
The film of legendary Scottish band Runrig’s final performance is set to be released soon. The Last Dance captures for posterity Runrig’s final farewell concerts on the massive open-air stage in front of Stirling Castle. Over 50,000 fans attended the concerts over two nights, the first of which was the UK’s fastest-selling concert in 2018.…
Read MoreMichelin star chef will go down a treat in Scottish kitchen
Michelin-starred chef Paul Welburn will be cooking up a storm in a Scottish kitchen as the final act in the exclusive Guest Chef Series. Paul, who worked alongside Gary Rhodes for seven years and has 17 years’ culinary experience, is Head Chef at the Oxford Kitchen, delivering nostalgic British dishes with a modern twist. He’ll…
Read MoreA magical parody of Harry Potter’s arch foe
Fans of a certain boy wizard can look forward to Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody at the fringe. The co-creators behind two of the Fringe’s smash-hit sell-out shows, Baby Wants Candy and Thrones! The Musical Parody return this summer with a second outing of their latest blockbusting musical comedy parody extravaganza, Voldemort and…
Read MoreTake A Risk and see this show at the Fringe
BBC Radio 4’s Timandra Harkness is coming to this year’s Fringe with her show Take A Risk. Timandra, writer, presenter and comedian is bringing a show about risk to Edinburgh. It’s about taking risks, being at risk and why we need to embrace uncertainty. Her show playfully highlights five categories of human risk – social,…
Read MoreGet in the spirit with the Lost Loch Distillery
A new course to teach people how to produce their own botanical spirit has been created by the Lost Loch Distillery. Visitors will have the chance to tour the distillery, sited near the Cairngorm National Park, and them take part in a six-hour course during which they will learn about the distillation process. At the…
Read MoreRelive Game of Thrones as a musical parody
Winter has come – hot on the heels of the final season of the HBO sensation, Thrones! returns with a completely updated 75 minutes of hilarious musical mayhem. Fans heartbroken over the demise of their beloved show (and who knows how many beloved characters?), Thrones! will satiate their desire for violence, sweltering sex scenes and…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Orkney
Orkney contains some of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe – but there’s so much to see and do there. Not only does Orkney have a fascinating history, there’s plenty currently happening which is worth discovering. We present 10 things you have to do it you visit. CREATIVE TRAIL A great way to…
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