Posts by Kenny Smith
His Majesty’s Theatre is still in the limelight
Despite the draw of modern technology, the enduring appeal of His Majesty’s Theatre continues to capture the imaginations of Aberdonians young and old. W e live in a constantly evolving digital age. With new movie releases, Netflix Originals and all your favourite TV series a click away on Amazon Prime, can traditional theatre really compete…
Read MoreSecluded Victorian estate for sale in the country
An attractive small country estate in a secluded location in beautiful rolling countryside is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, this estate comprises Slogarie House, a ranch house, the Coach House, extensive woodland and paddocks, a stable block, walled gardens, and a tennis court, in approximately 78 acres. Slogarie is beautifully tucked away…
Read MoreA complete guide to discovering the true Scotland
Scotland the Best is described as the ‘true insider’s guide to Scotland’. Author Peter Irvine has composed everything that a Scots traveller ought to know, from the best artisan cafes and restaurants to hidden gems, secret waterfalls and country walks. This is the perfect guide to Scotland for tourists planning a trip to the country…
Read MoreReading the road saw actor Tam follow the baton
As an actor, Tam Dean Burn’s work has taken him all over the country. Having appeared on screen, notably several roles in Taggart and as gangster Thomas McCabe in BBC Scotland soap River City, Tam has also been all over Scotland on stage too. But one of his most unusual journeys occured in 2014, when…
Read MoreRemembering the Mackintosh of yacht design
Think of the heyday of the Clyde and what names are conjured? John Brown, Denny, Lithgow, Fairfield, Yarrow and Napier were amongst the shipbuilding titans of a river upon which, in 1914, one quarter of all powered vessels in the world had been launched. But this year also marks the 115th anniversary of the death…
Read More10 celebrities you may not have known were Scots
Famous Scots have spread throughout the world, but what about the celebrities who have hideen Scottish roots and connections? Here we profile a selection of 10 unexpected Scots. 1. Sir Clive Woodward He may have made a name for himself guiding England to victory at the 2003 Rugby World Cup and three Six Nations Championships,…
Read MoreOutlander creator Diana Gabaldon has the write stuff
For millions of television viewers across the world, the exploits of a Scotsman are appointment watching. We’re talking about Outlander – the TV series based on the works of Diana Gabaldon, featuring an English nurse who falls through time to the aftermath of Culloden, where she meets the dashing Jamie Fraser (Heughan). In 2014, the…
Read MoreCharacter and charm in attractive converted mill
Catcune Mill is a characterful conversion which captures the eye. Presented by Knight Frank, this is a six bedroom house for sale in Fushiebridge, Midlothian. Providing spacious and flexible family accommodation over two floors, the house stands in its own private gardens and is surrounded by open countryside yet is within 12 miles of Edinburgh…
Read MoreDiscovering the secret of Thunder Bay
Reporter Rebecca Connolly – who lives on the fictional Scottish island of Stoirm – senses a story coming on when Roddie Drummond returns to the island. Fifteen years, previously, he he was charged with the murder of his lover, Mhairi. Returning for his mother’s funeral, Roddie’s whereabouts have remained a mystery since he was last…
Read MoreA perfect day where nothing is too much trouble
When you choose Trump Turnberry for your wedding venue, you know you’re in for an extra special experience. Darren and Rebecca, who held their wedding there in August 2018, said: ‘From the moment we contacted Trump Turnberry with our initial enquiry to the moment we left the day after our wedding, we were blown away…
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