Posts by Kenny Smith
New Scotch whisky with American women’s golf icon
Loch Lomond Whiskies, has released a very special limited edition single malt Scotch crafted in partnership with US women’s golf icon, Cristie Kerr. Kerr, who won the 2007 U.S Women’s Open and the 2010 Women’s PGA Championship, became Loch Lomond Group’s first female golf ambassador last year. She now owns and operates Kerr Cellars in…
Read MoreCharity event with fashion designer Betty Jackson
Betty Jackson CBE, one of the UK’s most celebrated fashion designers, is coming to Scotland. A national patron of Smart Works, she is coming to Smart Works Edinburgh on 3 August to talk about her distinguished career in fashion and her support of dressing women in need for job interviews and a brighter future. Betty…
Read MoreEdinburgh Castle in the running for tourist award
Edinburgh Castle has again been nominated as Best Heritage Attraction in the prestigious British Travel Awards (BTAs). The public decide who wins and have until 30 September to vote to ensure the castle seizes the top prize at this year’s awards. Winners will be announced at the BTA Gala Awards Dinner in London on 27…
Read MoreJust a week to go until distillery opens its doors
There’s just a week to go until the opening of the first single malt whisky distillery in the centre of Edinburgh for almost 100 years. Holyrood Distillery, will throw open its doors on 30 July, and has also launched bookings for its tour experiences. Bookings for Holyrood’s range of daily guided distillery tours, all of…
Read MoreA thought-provoking collection of poetry
Liz Lochhead’s innovative compilation of poems speak of locations, relationships and individuals, featuring humour and thought-provoking themes to enrich the imagery. All of the poems are greatly varied in topic, but are distinguished by Lochhead’s individual style. Numerous pieces featured in this book show elements of truth, sorrow, anticipation and confusion. All of these themes…
Read MoreEusebi’s summer menu is a delight to behold
One of Glasgow’s best, and some could say lesser-known, eating spots is Eusebi’s Deli and Restaurant. It’s an award winner – we’re also talking about a Sunday Times Top 100 place to eat – and without doubt, it’s one of my favourite places to go, as a warm welcome – and more importantly, good food,…
Read MoreAn artistic new look for Royal Salute whisky
Royal Salute is toasting an all-new look for its signature 21 Year Old Scotch whisky. This showcases a contemporary take on its rich history with a colourful, enchanting depiction of the British Royal Menagerie that pays tribute to the brand’s royal heritage. Created in collaboration with esteemed fine artist Kristjana S. Williams, the new packaging…
Read MoreTime running out to catch sight loss artist’s display
Contemporary artist Alan McIntyre has a new art exhibition on in Edinburgh’s Embo Cafe, running until 4 August. This exhibition Suspending Nature captures the movement of a falling leaf and explores the nature of materials, transparency and decay. Alan McIntyre suffers from sight loss but creates the most inspiring and captivating pieces of art. In…
Read MoreViews on cycle path and walking route wanted
Views are wanted to improve a former railway line which has become a cycling and walking path have been unveiled. Aberdeen City Council is looking to improve part of The Deeside Way – the former Deeside railway line – which runs to Ballater, in the Cairngorms National Park. A public consultation survey is being held…
Read MoreHotel hosts photographic past exhibition
A hotel has launched a new photographic exhibition giving guests and visitors an insight into what summer was once like in Scotland. Partnering with The Scotsman, 10 images from the newspaper’s archive are on display in the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian’s famous Peacock Alley until the end of October and have been selected…
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