Posts by Kenny Smith
A Fringe show that’s been worth the weight
Daniel Lobell isn’t quite the man he was last year at the Edinburgh Fringe. In fact, he’s 12.5% less, having lost over 50 lbs. since he last performed there in 2018. In his brand new show for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Tipping The Scales, Daniel talks about all the funny, crazy, and difficult things we…
Read MoreBespoke wine dinners coming to acclaimed restaurant
21212, Edinburgh’s only Michelin star restaurant with rooms, has welcomed a new sommelier to manage the restaurant’s comprehensive wine list and brand new events. The restaurant is based on Royal Terrace and is headed up by Paul Kitching who, according to Jay Rayner is ‘on more than nodding terms with genius.’ Paul hosts a modern…
Read MoreCross-border suspension bridge marks 200 years
The Union Chain Bridge, crossing the border between England and Scotland over the River Tweed, is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the laying of its foundation stone this Friday . The Friends of the Union Bridge, a charity set up to promote the conservation of the bridge – the world’s oldest vehicular chain suspension bridge…
Read MoreIt’s a special fun day that’s just for dogs
Pet pooches are set to compete for a series of lighthearted titles and prizes as the annual Fun Dog Show returns to Dumfries House tomorrow. The family-friendly event, which will take place on the estate between 2pm and 4.30pm on Thursday 25 July, will see dogs take part in a series of show categories at…
Read MoreLifting the turf on Glencoe’s secret buried history
National Trust for Scotland archaeologists will share their discoveries from recent excavations and surveys in Glencoe in early August. They will also discuss exciting plans to bring the findings to life at a special talk on Thursday 8 August, 6.30pm, at Glencoe Visitor Centre. Derek Alexander, the conservation charity’s Head of Archaeology, has led digs…
Read MoreRoyal Salute’s first permanent peated whisky
Royal Salute has announced an all-new addition to its signature 21 Year Old range with The Lost Blend. This has been meticulously crafted to include scarce and exceptional whiskies from distilleries no longer in production. The Lost Blend is the first permanent peated whisky for Royal Salute and is available exclusively at Duty Free stores…
Read MoreThe house that ‘broke’ the internet is still for sale
A country house is offering keen buyers the rare opportunity to transform an uninhabited property into a dream family home. Located just six miles from Dundee, Chesterhill House is now on the market with Perthshire-based Bell Ingram. Built in 1870, Chesterhill House is a C listed Tudor-Italianate style property situated in grounds of over three…
Read MoreArtists and makers to celebrate Scottish creativity
Eighteen artists and makers are taking part in the first of a new series of events at the magnificent Marchmont House promoting Scottish creativity. Conversations in Wood @ Marchmont House, from 3-5 August, features leading names in contemporary wood making who are contributing to a display of works, talks, films and dialogue. Among them are…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Edinburgh
Edinburgh becomes one of the must-visit cities each year as the Scottish capital’s various festivals kick off. Whether it’s the fringe, comedy, book, food or any other festival going on during July and August, Edinburgh is the place to be at this time of year. Edinburgh replaced Scone as the capital of Scotland in 1437.…
Read MoreGhost whiskies will leave a haunting memory
Johnnie Walker is to release a pair of very special whiskies that will leave a haunting memory. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Glenury Royal are the third in a series of special editions crafted using irreplaceable ‘ghost’ whiskies and other incredibly rare whiskies from the unparalleled reserves used to create the award-winning Johnnie…
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