Posts by Kenny Smith
Marking the first 20 years of Scottish devolution
The 20th anniversary of the opening of the Scottish Parliament is to bemarked in a new documentary. Journalist and broadcaster Allan Little embarks on a journey across Scotland meeting people from different generations to find out how devolution has shaped their lives, in Children of the Devolution. He hears from the men and women in…
Read MoreAn exclusive bottling will be available soon
Royal Mile Whiskies has announced the release of a 2006 single cask release from Daftmill distillery. This marks one of the very first exclusive bottlings from this highly regarded Lowland farm distillery. Daftmill distillery founder and owner, Francis Cuthbert, has always maintained that the whisky he makes is for drinking and sharing, and Royal Mile…
Read MoreCheers for the beers as event marks a decade
It’s all hands to the pumps as Scotland’s biggest summer beer festival kicks off its 10th anniversary celebrations from tomorrow. The Midsummer Beer Happening in Stonehaven promises three days of brilliant beer, stunning street food and marvellous music… and hopes to smash through a charity fundraising milestone, as it runs from Thursday, June 20, to…
Read MoreScotland’s horses are a hit with American visitors
American students visited the Kelpies and Perth Races as part of a four-week equine studies programme at Scotland’s Rural College. The 16 students, who are studying at universities across the USA, took modules in Equine Anatomy and Physiology and Equine Fitness at SRUC’s Oatridge campus, with the credits added to their courses back in the…
Read MoreYour chance to make a splash in Loch Lomond
Scots looking for a new challenge are being invited to Go Swim Loch Lomond – a new open water event for Scotland Durty Events, organisers of award-winning multisport events throughout Scotland, and Triathlon Edinburgh have joined forces to launch Go Swim Loch Lomond, a packed programme of open water swimming events for all ages and…
Read MoreCelebrating a magical decade of festivities
The first details have been revealed for the 10th annual MagicFest – Edinburgh’s much-loved celebration of all things magical. It will perform a special trick of its own – vanishing from its old spot in the summer only to reappear, transformed, in the festive season at the end of December and early January. The event,…
Read MoreBeautiful country house located near Gleneagles
An attractive home with separate three car garage and flat above, set in a small rural development is now for sale. Located in Blackford, near Auchterarder, and presented by Strutt & Parker, Seathaugh is a substantial detached family home, with four reception rooms and potential for up to five bedrooms, plus further accommodation in the…
Read MoreLaphroaig picks up five star honours at awards
Laphroaig has been awarded a total of five medals at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, including a coveted Double Gold for its PX Cask Travel Retail Exclusive. The awards, from one of the most significant global competitions, further cements Laphroaig’s famously divisive liquid as a true icon of the whisky world. The top…
Read MoreHave the time of your life as Mamma Mia returns
The sensational feel-good musical Mamma Mia! is returning to Scotland. It will be at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow, for a two week run from Tuesday 7 until Saturday 25 April next year as part of a UK and international tour celebrating 20 years since Mamma Mia! premiered in London in April 1999. From West End…
Read MoreÂŁ200 grants for students writing on Scottish rewilding
Countryside and environment students are being offered a grant of up to ÂŁ200 for dissertations about rewilding in Scotland. The Reforesting Scotland Student Bursary can be used to help with transport, materials and living costs associated with doing a dissertation on the theme of ecological restoration. Reforesting Scotland aims to promote a sustainable forest culture…
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