Posts by Kenny Smith
Two new whiskies from the Rock Island range
An award-winning Scotch whisky firm has announced two new releases under its Rock Island brand coupled with a new campaign. Douglas Laing & Co have revealed a limited edition Rock Island 21 Years Old release is available via specialist spirits retailers at an expected retail price of £89. Just 4,200 bottles have been produced. Rock…
Read MoreCrime writer celebrates Scottish landscapes
Ordinarily known for her best-selling crime writing, Val McDermid has departed from her typical style, providing a unique take on the Scottish landscape. In My Scotland, she revisits the places she has known all her life, collating a lifetime of remarkable memories in one beautifully presented book. Relating tales in an eff ortless style, she…
Read MoreMonsters and more in a book for the wee ones
For a child, there’s nothing scarier than a story with monsters – but they always lose in the end. Lea Taylor has tapped into traditional Scots stories of our beasties, and written some new tales which will terrify and entertain children in equal measure. With stories like The Greedy Trows of Orkney and Kelpie Capers,…
Read MoreRestaurant to present Lost Jazz photo exhibition
A Scots restaurant is to host an exhibition of the jazz photography and print graphics of John Claridge in celebration of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, running till August 31. Le Roi Fou (the mad king), was opened in 2017 by chef proprietor, Jérôme Henry, and creative director, Isolde Nash, bringing together a love…
Read MoreEdinburgh Tattoo says ‘Bienvenue’ to French band
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has revealed Lyon-based Musique de l’Artillerie as the first international act to show its paces on Edinburgh Castle’s iconic Esplanade this August. The announcement was made on France’s National Day – Bastille Day, La Fête Nationale or Le 14 Juillet – and they will play alongside a glittering array of…
Read MoreVegan brownies set to take the festival by storm
Renowned Bross Bagels in Edinburgh have launched their brand new homemade vegan chocolate brownies to their menus in all Bross Bagel locations within the city. They have also welcomed back their iced cold brews for the summer which might remain permanently too as they have been such a hit. This rich brew full of flavours…
Read MoreMusic at Paxton festival begins this week
A ten day festival of glorious international chamber music on the banks of the River Tweed begins this weekend. Being held Paxton House, in the Scottish Borders, Music at Paxton will take place from 19-28 July. The daily concerts offer an intimate, friendly and relaxed experience and take place in Paxton House’s splendid Picture Gallery…
Read MoreShowcase and sell at stunning New Lanark
New Lanark is inviting makers, artists and designers to exhibit at their summer Makers Markets. This is a new market and will be showcasing the best of hand-made products from across Scotland. Artists, makers, and designers are invited to bring a huge variety of products for sale to the stunning setting of New Lanark World…
Read MoreNot long to go until you can discover ‘Braw Buildings’
Hostelling Scotland is inviting young people and families to apply for Braw Buildings 2019. This will give them the opportunity to explore some of Scotland’s most fascinating buildings, whilst at the same time exploring a new area of the country. This is the second year that the charity, which launched in 1931, has partnered with…
Read MorePlenty to entertain the family at Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument in Stirling has a programme of free activities that visitors can enjoy every day in July and August. It comes as it was revealed the cost of entertaining children during school holidays has increased by 25% over the past five years (research by Post Office). The special programme of events has…
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