Posts by Kenny Smith
Taking Scottish strawberries to the rest of the UK
Scotty Brand strawberries will be bursting onto shelves throughout the UK this weekend after winning a UK wide listing with a major supermarket. The Scottish food producer, Scotty Brand, is doubling the amount of strawberries and raspberries grown this year, after securing the UK contract, meaning that its delicious berries will be available to buy…
Read MoreGin Bothy sets up pop-up bar on the Cateran Trail
World Gin Day is taking place on Saturday 8 June this year. Coinciding with Scotland’s biggest – and toughest – endurance walking events, award-winning spirit producer Gin Bothy is opening a unique pop-up gin bar in the foothills of the Cairngorms to support the hundreds of participants taking part in the Cateran Yomp. The Cateran…
Read MoreFormer manse in the heart of Royal Deeside
An elegant Victorian property which retains many of its original features is now available in the heart of Royal Deeside. Presented for sale by MacKinnons Solicitors, Craggan, in Bridge of Gairn, by Ballater, is a spectacular south facing former Manse, believed to have been built around 1870, and is very much a property with the…
Read MoreFood on the go with a traditional Scottish baker
Scottish food brand Paterson’s is taking food-to-go snacking to a new level with the launch of their new Fruity & Filling Oat Bars. Representing a twist on a traditional flapjack, Paterson’s Oat Bars are vegan friendly and palm oil free, whilst containing only 170 calories per bar. Handmade in Scotland with real fruit pieces, the…
Read MoreMackintosh campaign success on artist’s birthday
A campaign celebrating the legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh has boosted visitor numbers to Mackintosh attractions in Scotland by more than a quarter. On Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s birthday (today, 7 June), new results showing the success of Mackintosh 150 and Beyond have been revealed. Led by Glasgow Life, the Glasgow Mackintosh Group, ScotRail and supported…
Read MoreForget Scandi Noir fiction – try this Scandi Blanc
Alexander McCall Smith, who is well-known for his prodigious writing speeds, having now penned over 100 novels, has established a new genre, Scandi Blanc. This contrasts with the oppressively heavy and relentlessly dark Scandi Noir. McCall Smith’s latest page-turner makes for an easy and light-hearted read, even if it is still full of crime. We…
Read MoreOutlander star is signed up to help develop actors
A Scottish acting school is being boosted by the imminent arrival of an Outlander guest star. Edinburgh Acting School is revealed that actor Scott Kyle will be joining the EAS Family after the summer break. Scott, from Rutherglen in South Lanarkshire, is best known for his role as Ross in six episode of the hit…
Read MoreA seaside double-act from Old Pulteney to savour
Two Scotch whiskies from Old Pulteney could be the ideal gift this Father’s Day. One worth its salt with Old Pulteney 12 Years Old. One to savour for whisky lovers and newbies alike, this sparkling gold malt hailing from the northerly coastal town of Wick, is the perfect place to start your whisky journey. This…
Read MoreBehind the scenes as police bid to solve a murder
A powerful Scottish crime documentary series continues with its second episode. Murder Case features the Major Investigations Team (MITs) as they interrogate their number one suspect while continuing their extensive search for the murder victim’s body. The second episode in the three-part exceptional access series, follows the case of 47-year-old Julie Reilly who went missing…
Read MoreA legend of Broadway inspires a Scots scholarship
A Broadway icon has inspired a new scholarship fund at Scotland’s national conservatoire. Award-winning star of stage and screen Donna McKechnie has thrilled audiences worldwide in a showstopping musical theatre career. From starring in the original Broadway production of A Chorus Line – which earned her a Tony award – to a string of smash-hit…
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