Posts by Kenny Smith
New ‘light’ whisky will hit the shops in June
A whisky firm have launched a lighter spirit drink to the market with a new category defining product – Whyte & Mackay Light. With more ‘low and no’ beer, cider and wine options available than ever before, the award-winning whisky makers recognised a gap when it came to spirit drinks. And they decided to do…
Read MoreDid you know…? 10 facts about Lanarkshire
Lanarkshire, in the heart of Scotland, has a long and proud heritage. Today we highlight 10 fascinating facts about the area. The World Masters Regatta, the world’s biggest rowing event, was held in Strathclyde Country Park in 2005, and was also a venue for the 1986 and 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Colzium Estate in Kilsyth…
Read MoreAll hail the great architect – celebrating Mackintosh
A celebration of one of Scotland’s great architects is to be shown on TV. Mackintosh: Glasgow’s Neglected Genius looks at Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s legacy but also reflects on how he was never fully appreciated in his homeland during his lifetime. Celebrated artist and fellow Glaswegian, Lachlan Goudie, a great lover of Mackintosh and aficionado of…
Read MoreThey are setting their sights on finding romance
It could be love at first sights, if all goes well at a shooting event. Scotland’s premier all female shooting club, Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags is hoping to add a bit of romance to their event in June. It’s a first for the club as Mhairi Morriss, owner of Jomm Events and founder of…
Read MoreMary Queen of Scots’ keys unlock Dalmahoy’s future
Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club has unlocked the doors to newly-modernised rooms after undergoing a £2m revamp, with help from Mary, Queen of Scots’ previously unseen keys. A £2m hotel refurbishment of the building, constructed in 1725, has helped shine a light on historic keys which played a part in Mary, Queen of Scots’ temporary…
Read MoreWorld Cup is coming to Scotland this weekend
The countdown is on for the action-packed Mercedes-Benz UCI Fort William Mountain Bike World Cup as over 20,000 fans are set to descend on the Scottish Highlands this weekend. The multi award-winning event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2 at Britain’s most famous downhill course. Now celebrating its 18th year, the adrenaline-filled…
Read MorePiping Live! 2019 will bring music stars to Glasgow
The world’s biggest week of piping is set to bring 40,000 music fans to Glasgow this summer. Glasgow’s Buchanan Street was today transformed into the Piping Walk of Fame, with Hollywood-style stars revealing the headliners of this year’s Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival, which returns to the city 10 – 18 August 2019. The…
Read MoreCountdown is on until new distillery opens
The team working at the Holyrood Distillery and visitor experience in Edinburgh has doubled in size ahead of its opening this summer. Elizabeth Machin has joined the distilling team ahead of the much-anticipated launch, as the distillery revealed that only a handful of its limited edition run of 100 casks remain available for sale following…
Read MoreScots discovering their fascinating family trees
Scots looking into their personal histories continue their journey this week. On the southside of Glasgow, Laura Cripps runs her own online antiques business. With a personal interest in history and Scotland’s links to slavery, Laura is desperate to find out where her ancestors came from and what kind of lives they led. She has…
Read MoreThis is a beautiful bungalow with outstanding views
An attractive bungalow situated within a peaceful, rural setting is now on the market. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Aultbea has been finished to a high standard throughout and offers generous and flexible accommodation. The kitchen/dining room is very much the heart of the house, with French doors leading to the sun room, offering a…
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