Posts by Kenny Smith
Spot our famous red squirrels in Wildlife Week
Nature lovers are being given the chance to spot Scotland’s beloved red squirrels this week. With acres of thick woodlands, luscious gardens and island charm aplenty, the National Trust for Scotland’s Brodick Castle on Arran is the perfect backdrop for a nature-loving day out. This Wildlife Week, 15-20 July, Brodick Country Park Rangers are running…
Read MorePlay a round of golf in Glasgow’s iconic locations
Some of Glasgow’s most famous architectural icons have been reduced in size to feature in a new crazy golf course. Fore Play Crazy Golf features the city’s famous cone, the Armadillo and the Waverley’s Paddle Wheel. After just nine months of trading, Fore Play Crazy Golf in Glasgow has expanded its offering by creating a…
Read MoreScotland’s Islands beautifully captured in print
Scotland’s incredible natural beauty is captured perfectly in the lavish Scotland’s Islands, which is so beautifully presented to the reader. The photography of island enthusiast Allan Wright is stunning and shows off places we may have visited, and indeed many places that most of us won’t have seen, capturing the soul of each area and…
Read MoreNature inspires a new exhibition at art gallery
A Scottish gallery is welcoming an intriguing new exhibition called A Walk in the Woods, beginning this weekend. This exhibition at Lille Art Gallery in Milngavie came about after a group of former textile design students came to together to create this quilt collection with one central theme. The group, Turning Point Art Textiles, is…
Read MoreTop award for elderflower gin liqueur
Edinburgh Gin’s Elderflower Gin Liqueur has been named the industry’s ‘best gin liqueur’ at this year’s Spirits Business Gin Masters. Praised by judges for its ‘authentic elderflower flavour’, the popular gin liqueur was awarded a coveted ‘Master’ medal; the only liqueur in the competition to receive the top honour. Launched in 2012, Edinburgh Gin’s Elderflower…
Read More10 signs you enjoyed Scottish holidays in the 70s and 80s
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing recalls the joy of blistering like a brandy snap beneath the Scottish sun of his childhood holidays If, like me, you recall summer holidays in the days before cheap travel and Airbnb, when all holiday houses looked and smelt the same and when a trip from Kelso to…
Read MoreA musical treat is all lined up for Fyvie Castle
Big Girls Don’t Cry but they may well when they hear the Jersey Notes at Fyvie Castle next weekend. On Saturday 20 July, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’ number one tribute in Scotland will perform an outdoor concert that will leave you Beggin’ for more! The event will be hosted on the south lawn…
Read MoreHoptimists brewing support for mental health services
Brother duo John Kidd and Neil Leiper are aiding Aberdeen’s overstretched mental health services one beer at a time with their not-for-profit Fitlikey Brewery. Fit like? Two simple but important words, familiar to those in the north east of Scotland. When John Kidd moved from Montrose to Aberdeen six years ago with his brother Neil…
Read MoreHead chef keeps it fresh and avoids the grease
Steven Frei, head chef at Aberdeen’s 210 Bistro, will be going easy on the grease as we head towards some fresh summer dishes. What’s your favourite July dish? Definitely something on the barbecue. There’s this lovely little dish we’ve done before – a grilled tuna steak with spiced roasted cauliflower and a mango salad with…
Read MoreArtist Nikki does like to be beside the seaside
Seeking inspiration from marine life in the north east, ceramic artist Nikki Bruce showcases the true essence of home. These are fast-paced times. We grab our coffee on to go; tap our toes as we wait to cross the road. Stop. Wait. Go. But choosing to step away from this hectic lifestyle is ceramic artist…
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