Posts by Kenny Smith
A Scottish romance with that classic Outlander look
The sartorial love story between Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers and Blues & Browns gives birth to two timeless new looks. The clothes we wear to celebrate big moments form an important part of the fabric of our lives. They are a part of our story – but what story do we want them to tell? In…
Read MoreAn immaculate country house for £4.35million
An exceptional country house enjoying a wonderful position overlooking its spacious lawns that extend to the banks of the River Tay, is now for sale. Lying on the north bank of the River Tay in a private yet highly accessible location on the southern fringe of the Scottish Highlands, Stenton is the consummate 21st century…
Read MoreFlower power added to the menu at restaurant
A leading Scottish chef is championing a new campaign to revive a traditional summertime ingredient. Nick Rietz, chef and owner at Bilson Eleven in Glasgow, is putting nasturtiums back on the table this season, and has called for the reintroduction of this popular flower into menus across the country. Planted between the months of March…
Read MoreFather and daughter duo back volunteer drive
An inspirational pair of volunteers for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland – better known as CHAS – have entered the spotlight as ambassadors for the charity on Volunteers’ Week, running till 7 June. They represent some 850 individuals who give up free time to contribute to the culture of care and empathy that CHAS is known…
Read MoreFestival Fringe’s official whisky is unveiled
Johnnie Walker has been unveiled as the official whisky of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The partnership brings together two of Scotland’s famous brands in a celebration of all that is great about Scottish culture. Johnnie Walker is Scotland’s most successful global consumer brand, exporting seven bottles every second around the world, while the Edinburgh Festival…
Read MoreA fascinating story of love, affairs and royalty
This gripping tale of love, exile and conflict tells the story of sisters Isabella and Catherine de Valois. Isabella was married to Richard II, until his mysterious death forced her back to a fatally divided France, while her beautiful sister, Catherine, the bride of Henry V, had a passionate love affair with Owain Tudor, with…
Read MoreNew business is setting sail on the Clyde
A new marine training centre and sightseeing tour company has set up along the River Clyde – the first of its kind in Glasgow to be run by qualified Merchant and Royal Navy marine professionals. Glasgow City Boats, founded by John Mackenzie and Jill McCairns, offers a wide and comprehensive array of training courses, all…
Read MoreCrowdfunding revealed for whisky casks
An Edinburgh based whisky-technology company has launched an industry-first platform to transform the way consumers buy single cask whisky. Uisge Tech Ltd – trading as Craft Whisky Club – has launched Caskshare, which allows whisky lovers to reserve ‘shares’ of whisky casks from their favourite distilleries, choosing between a wide variety of wood types and…
Read MoreSafari park ready to mark World Oceans Day
Blair Drummond Safari Park is hosting a weekend of ocean-themed activities this weekend. One of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions, near Stirling, is hosting a special event as part of a global celebration of the world’s oceans on 8-9 June. There will be lots of activities for visitors, including the opportunity to lean about the…
Read MoreScottish poetry prize attracting worldwide entries
This year’s Wigtown Poetry Prize has garnered interest from as far afield as Canada and Ecuador. This year the competition has introduced major changes to celebrate the richness of Scotland’s three national languages. For the first time the £1,500 prize will be open to English, Scottish Gaelic and Scots language poems, with entries invited from…
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