Posts by Kenny Smith
Bringing the Hebrides into the heart of Glasgow
A culinary celebration of The Hebrides set to open this summer by chef Nico Simeone. Glasgow’s West End has for decades been synonymous with Gaeldom – a reminder of the thousands of highlanders and islanders who flocked to the West End in search of new opportunities. The area has a thriving scene of Gaelic associations…
Read MoreNorthern Ireland – a golfing trip down to a tee
More than 20 percent of tourists into Northern Ireland came from Scotland, with short-break trips to Ulster making up the majority of those visits. Whether it’s a city break, cultural-themed tourism based around Game of Thrones or the Titanic exhibition, or golf tourism – RoyalPortrush hosts the Open Championship this July and is just one of…
Read MoreThe emotive force of the Scottish landscape
This summer the Royal Scottish Academy will present an exhibition entitled Our Infinite Land. Taking Hugh MacDiarmid’s decrial ‘Scotland small? Our multiform, our infinite Scotland small?’ as an initial cue, the exhibition will highlight the emotive power of the Scottish landscape and show the contrasting approaches taken by Royal Scottish Academicians toward the subject. It…
Read MoreSearch for Young Trad Musician of the Year
Entries are now open for the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. The event has been running since 2001, raising the profile of Scottish traditional music and recognising rising talent in the genre. Last year’s winner from the six finalists was fiddle player Benedict Morris from Glasgow. The competition is…
Read MoreA whisky inspired by the import of casked port
The GlenDronach distillery has been inspired by the historical import of casked port into Scotland during the 19th century, for release of The GlenDronach Port Wood. The distillery was established in 1826 by founder James Allardice, at a time when both sherry and port were ‘de rigueur’, with the finest port pipes travelling along Portugal’s…
Read MoreA stunning and romantic setting for a wedding
Imagine gathering your nearest and dearest in a romantic setting amid stunning Perthshire countryside and celebrating in style. Once the holiday home of the Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld House Hotel has recently undergone a stunning refurbishment. Nestled on the banks of the River Tay in 280 acres of woodland, the luxurious country house retreat mixes…
Read MoreA castle, mansion and estate on the market for £800,000
A ruined castle, mansion and surrounding estate with a significant heritage and offering huge potential is now for sale. Presented by Rettie & Co, this sale comprises the medieval ruins of Dalquharran Old Castle and the Robert Adam Dalquharran Castle, productive farmland, mature woodland, fishing on the Water of Girvan and several residential development opportunities…
Read MoreThe 2019 Borders Book Festival is underway today
Scotland’s sporting legend Stephen Hendry; TV’s wildlife expert Kate Humble and leading historian Neil Oliver open this year’s Baillie Gifford Borders Book Festival, beginning today. Melrose is abuzz as final preparations take place for the Baillie Gifford Borders Book Festival. Anticipation mounts for the four-day extravaganza in the Scottish Borders of live events featuring top…
Read MoreSummer season begins on the banks of Loch Tay
Taymouth Marina is launching its summer season with the addition of new activities and events at its Lochside complex on the banks of the Loch Tay. This summer, the water sport and wellbeing resort in Kenmore is encouraging visitors to take part in a game of beach volleyball on its newly installed sand court. With…
Read MoreGet on your bikes for family fun in Millport
There’s a wheely great day out in store for families on Sunday, July 14 at the Millport Heritage Cycle and Bike Festival. The Heritage Cycle will run between 10am and 4pm (last start time 1pm), beginning and ending in the grounds of the Garrison House. Cyclists follow the Cumbrae Heritage Trail, collecting puzzle pieces along…
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