Posts by Kenny Smith
Scots chef Nico Simeone expands To England
Renowned Scottish-Italian chef Nico Simeone is set to introduce his Glasgow dining concept to Manchester this July when he opens Six by Nico in England’s north west. Six by Nico Manchester will be the fourth addition to his growing restaurant portfolio, with award winning venues including ‘111 by Nico’ and ‘Six by Nico’ already well…
Read MoreLend a hand to excavate NTS Weaver’s Cottage
Archaeologists working for conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland have produced a detailed model of an 18th century Weaver’s Cottage in advance of excavation work taking place this weekend. Members of the public are being invited to join the archaeologists at the Weaver’s Cottage, in Kilbarchan, outside Paisley on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23…
Read MoreBowmore’s delight as it scoops a host of gold medals
Bowmore has been awarded a host of medals in the whisky category at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2019. There were gold medals for its 15-Year-Old and 18-Year-Olds, the 12-year-old, the 25-year-old, plus travel retail exclusives, as well as silvers for Bowmore 15-year-old and Bowmore 10-year-old Travel Retail Exclusive. The Bowmore 15-Year-Old and 18-Year-Old passed…
Read MoreA satirical look at what we value in modern culture
The Brilliant & Forever is an unusual novel draws the reader through its satirical looking glass into a recognisable but not-quite-familiar world. On a small island populated entirely by writers, the annual Brilliant and Forever Festival is a focal point in the calendar. Its stakes are glory or ignominy. Who will be chosen by the…
Read MoreGreat outdoors awaits as Scottish Field tries and tests
OK, so the weather this summer has been less than ideal for camping, but we live in Scotland, and we’re used to a bit of rain (and wind, hail, sleet, snow, gales – you get the picture). Camping with the family takes preparation and meticulous planning so it’s fairly pointless waiting for the sun to…
Read MoreA night of whisky and music that’s open to all
Smokehead Islay Single Malt Whisky will be throwing a one-off night that’s not for everyone this week. A high voltage folk music session kicks off from 9.30pm at the Black Cat in Edinburgh, as well as a fiery show from Beltane organiser Lasadh at 10pm. Smokehead serves will be on offer throughout the night, including…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Perth
Perth was given the title of ‘The Fair City’ by Sir Walter Scott, and hundreds of years later, it’s easy to see why the name has stuck. With a mixture of beautiful buildings, history, and the magnificent River Tay running through the city, it’s very easy to fall in love with Perth. Here’s 10 places…
Read MoreA shot at glory with simulated game days
Findrack Sporting estate are now adding simulated game days to its already impressive sporting portfolio. Findrack Sporting, set in the glorious hills of Royal Deeside, was founded by Hal Salvesen born from his belief that Aberdeenshire has some of the most diverse sporting opportunities anywhere in the world. The estate which has been in the…
Read MoreMarking Scottish Enlightenment at exhibition
A major exhibition exploring the Scottish Enlightenment, Northern Lights, will open at the National Library of Scotland on Friday 21 June. The exhibition takes a fresh look at one of the most concentrated periods of intellectual enquiry the world has ever seen, a time when polymaths peer-reviewed, challenged and encouraged one another’s work through the…
Read MoreFoundation launches luxury manufacturing training scheme
The Prince’s Foundation has launched a brand new training programme that will enable budding garment manufacturers to develop their production skills to the highest standards. The charity, formed in April 2018, is currently recruiting six trainees to work on a seven-month project during which they will develop small-batch production skills by undertaking workshops and working…
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