Posts by Kenny Smith
MasterChef stars heading for Scotland
MasterChef judge John Torode and reality star and Celebrity MasterChef finalist Spencer Matthews are heading for Scotland this weekend. They will join MasterChef: The Professionals winner Gary Maclean and Bake-off’s Helen Vass as Taste of Grampian celebrates its 20th year this Saturday at Thainstone Centre in Inverurie. More than 12,000 people are expected to attend…
Read MoreThe opening of the River Dee 2019
The opening of the River Dee took place in Aberdeenshire recently. Anglers gathered at the Banchory Lodge Hotel, before making their way to the waterside. Our photographer Angus Blackburn was there to capture the opening for this year. His pictures are available to view and purchase – simply click on the image you want to…
Read MoreThe 2019 Berwickshire Hunt Ball
The 2019 Berwickshire Hunt Ball took place earlier this year, in the sumptuous surroundings of Duns Castle. Attendees came from throughout the area to take part, and looked their best. Our photographer Angus Blackburn was there to capture the moment. His pictures are available to view and purchase – simply click on the image you…
Read MorePrince’s Trust charity shoot returns to Gleneagles
The hugely celebrated Prince’s Trust Scotland clay pigeon shoot will be returning to the famous surroundings of the Gleneagles Hotel and Shooting Lodge next month. Taking place on Friday 14 June, this will be the event’s seventh year. A spokesman said: ‘We have a tantalising shooting and culinary extravaganza planned this year ensuring a great…
Read MoreTraditional country house with a beautiful interior
Ardgilzean House is a magnificent period country house located amidst picturesque surroundings with approximately 27 acres. Brought to the market by Strutt & Parker, Ardgilzean House is an exceptional traditional home located on the edge of the town of Elgin. The house dates from 1897 and is a magnificent example of Victorian architecture with its…
Read MoreInaugural Glasgow gin festival attracts sponsor
Leading intellectual property firm Marks & Clerk has been named the official corporate sponsor of an inaugural gin festival in Glasgow happening this week. True OriGINs – the Scottish Gin Festival – takes place on Friday 31 May and Saturday 1 June at The Briggait in the city’s Merchant City and is expected to attract…
Read MoreAn out of this world celebration for Scotland
The world’s first-ever Highland Coosmonaut has been launched into ‘near space’ as part of a new tourism campaign, to celebrate Scotland’s connection to the first moonwalk. Primary school-aged children across Scotland are being invited by the national tourism organisation to name the heroic cuddly toy Highland coo which will be sent almost 40,000 metres into…
Read MoreTime is running out if you want to buy a cask
Whisky fans looking to get their hands on the first cask release from organic and sustainable whisky distillery Ncn’ean has better get their skates on. After the success of a previous sale, the distillery, based in Drimnin, By Lochaline, Oban, offered 60 more casks to the public. However, 30 of them have already gone. Each…
Read MoreHistoric links between Scotland and China
The Chinese in Britain: A History of Visitors and Settlers celebrates the Chinese who immigrated and visited Britain. This book details notable Chinese people who settled in our country including students who came to Scotland to enrich their education, entrepreneurs who invested in the Bank of Scotland and sailors who worked on British ships. This…
Read MoreA beautiful property dating back to 1902
A substantial and imposing period property is now available in the north of Scotland. Presented for sale by MacPhee and Partners, Birchwood dates back to around 1902, and the property still retains some of its original features such as a charming pitch pine staircase, moulded cornicing and picture rails. Positioned in the heart of Spean…
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