Posts by Kenny Smith
Transformation plans for Clynelish Distillery approved
A key milestone has been reached in the journey to transform the Clynelish Distillery visitor experience. Highland Council formally granted planning permission for the development today (Monday 17 June). With the green light given from planners, work is now expected to begin on the expansion of the distillery visitor experience in the coming weeks. Clynelish…
Read MoreScotland’s the home of golf – but 5th greatest in Europe
Scotland may be recognised as the home of golf, but a new survey claims we’ve just the fifth greatest golfing country in Europe. To explore Europe as a hub for golf, leading golf retailer golfsupport.com analysed data to identify the top 10 golfing countries found in the continent. Golf Support revealed England is the number…
Read MoreEducational trust ambassador role for restaurateur
Countryside education charity the Royal Highland Education Trust has appointed Carina Contini as its first ever ambassador. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, RHET is delighted to have the support and voice of Carina, a successful Edinburgh business woman, restaurateur and food writer, who is passionate about using local produce in her establishments and the importance of…
Read MoreGlen Scotia marks festival with new limited edition
Glen Scotia has introduced a new limited edition rum cask finish single malt to celebrate its Campbeltown Malts Festival programme. The festival, which was held last month, showcases all that is unique and special about single malts from the region. In the Victorian era the town was home to more than 30 distilleries and known…
Read MoreFive alive at a beautiful countryside home
A distinctive, five bedroom detached property set in the picturesque countryside is now for sale. Presented for sale by Strutt & Parker, Beechwood, in Cromlix, near Dunblane, is an impressive family home which offers flexible and spacious accommodation arranged over two floors. A generous reception hall leads to the library with front aspect windows and…
Read MoreDelight as distillery wins societal impact award
Isle of Harris Distillers have won the Societal Impact Award at the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards 2019 in Scotland. The programme recognises successful entrepreneurs making a positive impact on their society and the economy, and the legacies they’re building. Directors of Isle of Harris Distillers, Anderson Bakewell, Ron MacEachran and Simon Erlanger are all…
Read MoreCrescent sweeps up at Scottish Home Awards
Scotland’s most exclusive new property development has been recognised for its innovative design, scooping a trio of accolades at a glittering awards ceremony. The Crescent at Donaldson’s was named the winner in the Innovation in Design and Show Home of the Year (Selling price over ÂŁ400,000) categories at the annual Scottish Home Awards, while also…
Read MoreThe Scotch cream liqueur that’s a Canadian hit
Scotland’s leading Scotch malt whisky cream liqueur, Magnum, has now become a top brand name in Ontario, Canada – one of the world’s largest liquor markets. Magnum, which is crafted and bottled in Edinburgh, has quickly established itself as the tipple of choice in Ontario since it launched in Canada in late 2018. The premium…
Read MoreA mystery as a dead man returns full of life
The first in a new series from The Legend of Barney Thomson writer Douglas Lindsay, this chilling crime novel follows ex-spy turned detective Ben Westphall, who has retreated to the north of Scotland to live a quiet life. But the reawakening of a cold case quickly draws him into the sinister world of international organ…
Read MoreBatch cooking with a social media success
Social media phenomenon The Batch Lady recently staged her first ever East Lothian demonstration. With over 60,000 social media followers and a recently signed two book deal with Harper Collins, The Batch Lady – Suzanne Mulholland – is the cooking sensation of the year and took part in an event at Fenton Barns Nursery, near…
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