Posts by Kenny Smith
Remembering the lives of brave military Scots
The Daily Telegraph’s collection of 100 military obituaries from the past 16 years, edited by David Twiston Davies, is both informative and moving. The obituaries have been featured in the broadsheet newspaper over the years, and include those celebrated for their great heroism and their involvement in major operations. Others have extraordinary stories to tell,…
Read MoreWhite House is Scotland’s home of the year
The owner of a beautiful bespoke house hugging one of the country’s most stunning coastlines has been crowned winner of Scotland’s Home of the Year, as featured on the new BBC Scotland channel. Retired academic Lesley Smith’s house in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, was revealed as the stand-out property of the series’ eight-week run in…
Read MoreExpression re-launched with new blend and design
Scotch whisky Hankey Bannister has unveiled a striking new design and blend for its 21 Year Old Partners’ Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky. The award-winning blended Scotch whisky from International Beverage’s master blender Stuart Harvey has hand selected rare and exceptional casks to craft the blend, each allowed to rest for a minimum of 21 years…
Read MoreFive years of excellence pays off with TripAdvisor
Consistently good reviews have earned a Scots holiday village a place in the TripAdvisor hall of fame. Having earned a Certificate of Excellence every year for the past five years, Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course at Kenmore, has qualified for the review site’s Hall of Fame. The family run estate, situated in…
Read MoreLaings host Chopard watch and jewellery roadshow
Luxury jewellers Laings will host Chopard’s Travelling Roadshow as it visits their stores throughout the summer. Chopard are a renowned watchmaker and jeweller and the roadshow offers an exclusive viewing of their Basel 2019 launches as well as some special pieces from their boutique stock. Laings will host the exclusive roadshow as it travels across…
Read MoreScotland’s Home of the Year to be revealed tonight
The final episode of Scotland’s Home of the Year 2019 will be aired tonight, Wednesday 29 May at 8pm on BBC Scotland. After a spectacular series, it’s finally crunch time for the judges. Coming together in an hour-long special, they will consider all seven finalists and reveal Scotland’s Home of the Year. The seven home…
Read MoreFour out of five Scots don’t know driving offences
Nearly half of Scots drivers admit they have broken the law in one form or another whilst at the wheel. GoCompare surveyed 2,000 UK adults to find out how much they know about current driving laws, and how guilty we are as a nation of committing offences at the wheel. It seems most drivers believe…
Read MoreThey will be adding to the fun at Drumlanrig
A new addition will be welcomed to the adventure playground at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate over the coming months, providing a multitude of benefits to visitors. Work has started on a brand new multi-use cabin which has been designed to complement its surroundings, positioned within a small clearing of the wooded landscape. With a…
Read More10 fantastic places to visit in… Lanarkshire
There’s so much to do all over Scotland, with fun days out to be had left, right and centre. Today we highlight 10 great things to get up to in Lanarkshire. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RURAL LIFE Set in 170 acres between Glasgow and East Kilbride, this is a five-star museum and working farm that allows…
Read MoreRolling Stones whisky heads auction in Scotland
A rare bottle of Suntory Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary is to be auctioned in Scotland next week. Released in 2012 to mark the anniversary of the legendary group’s formation, lit is one of the bottles at the Bonhams Fine Whisky sale at 22 Queen Street, Edinburgh. It is estimated at £25,000-35,000. The whisky is a…
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