Posts by Kenny Smith
The Declaration of Arbroath will go on show
The Declaration of Arbroath will be displayed at the National Museum of Scotland next year to mark 700 years since its creation. The document will be displayed within the Scotland galleries of the National Museum of Scotland from 27 March to 26 April 2020. The news has come from National Museums Scotland and National Records…
Read MoreAn island home that offers its own unique identity
A unique island property with a diverse range of income and development opportunities is on the market. Presented by Savills, Green Farm is a diverse holding which, in addition to a well-maintained principal dwelling, presents exciting opportunities for a purchaser to develop existing assets for their personal use or to create additional income streams. The…
Read More50th anniversary of visitor centre marked with release
Glenfiddich is to celebrate the golden anniversary of its distillery visitor centre with the release of 200 limited edition commemorative bottles – Rare Collection Cask No. 20050. The visitor centre was the first of its kind for the Scotch whisky industry and helped to kick start the boom in whisky tourism. The Valley of The…
Read MoreGlasgow is all set to celebrate the city’s beer
Glasgow is set to celebrate the city’s booming beer business with a weekend dedicated to some of the finest, locally produced beer. This July 26 and 27, Barras Beer Bash will take place Glasgow’s iconic arts and events venue BAaD (Barras Art And Design) – of which there is plenty. With the city already sitting…
Read MoreGet ready for the latest Bowhouse market weekend
Some of the best local produce in Fife will be showcased at the July Market Weekend at Bowhouse, this Saturday and Sunday, 13 and 14 July . As well as the freshest summer produce (from field to fork in a matter of hours), there will also be plenty of activities to keep the whole family…
Read MoreControversial salmon family come to the big screen
A major new documentary follows one tense summer as Scotland’s last family of traditional salmon netters find themselves a target for activists, conservationists, anglers and river owners. Controversial film Of Fish and Foe tours UK cinemas from 26 July, with Glasgow and London previews from 10 July Following its UK premiere at Glasgow Film Festival…
Read MoreGlengoyne is official spirit of the Scottish Open
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky will sponsor the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open for a second year. This follows the success of an initial one-year deal at the 2018 championship. The sponsorship, the biggest for the brand to date, includes pouring rights at all bars and hospitality spaces on course. The deal this year…
Read MoreThe Ivy set to open its doors in Glasgow this month
The Ivy Buchanan Street has announced that it will open its doors in Glasgow on Monday, 29 July. In celebration of the opening and The Ivy’s second Scottish restaurant, beautiful mannequins adorned in striking floral attire arrived on Buchanan Street, also known as Style Mile. Offering visitors and passers-by the perfect photo opportunity outside the…
Read MoreFalkirk’s delight as it walks away with a UK title
Falkirk has walked away with the title of Britain’s Best Walking Neighbourhood 2019. It has been revealed by the Ramblers, following a public vote to find the most walker-friendly urban neighbourhood in the UK. The Scottish town beat nine other contenders across England, Scotland and Wales to take the crown, with an impressive 20% of…
Read MoreThe essential viewpoints to see in Scotland
More than simply a catalogue of view indicators (which identify surrounding features in the landscape), 349 Views of Scotland is a celebration of the breath-taking sights across the country. It also tells the inspiring story of those who sought to make them understood. Following in the footsteps of 1938 mountaineer Ben Humble, David Squires has…
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