Posts by Kenny Smith
Digging in the dirt to uncover Abbey’s secrets
The biggest-ever exploration of one of Renfrewshire’s most mysterious historical features is now underway – and hopes to unveil some centuries-old secrets. An archaeological dig has started at Paisley’s Abbey Drain – a complex underground structure which links the town’s 850-year-old Abbey to the River Cart. The 100m long underground passageway, thought to be more…
Read More‘Free from’ bakery wins entrepreneur prize
A Scots bakery business has been bestowed with an impressive honour at a recent awards ceremony. Dr Sally Beattie and Emer Bustard, of Lazy Day Foods, have been named Scottish food and drink Entrepreneurs of the Year at the 2019 Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards. The ‘free-from’ bakery was set up in 2006 after…
Read MoreThe inspiration for Peter Pan to opens its doors
This Saturday sees the opening of Scotland’s latest international visitor attraction – Moat Brae house and garden, the new National Centre for Children’s Literature and Storytelling. The beautiful Georgian property in Dumfries, where the young J.M. Barrie and his friends played the games that inspired Peter Pan, was saved from demolition 10 years ago and…
Read MoreIt’s the right time to see some baby puffins
The Scottish Seabird Centre is today (Monday) launching its official 2019 puffin season. It comes as these spectacular seabirds settle into their burrows and the first of this year’s pufflings – puffin chicks – begin to make an appearance. The season marks the peak period of puffin activity on the local Isles of May, Fidra,…
Read MoreScarabus launched at music and whisky festival
Scotch whisky distiller, blender and bottler Hunter Laing & Co revealed a new dram in time for this year’s Feis Ile 2019. Scarabus Specially Selected was unveiled at the weekend, at the Islay Festival of Music and Whisky. The Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bottled at 46% ABV and will be available worldwide from…
Read MoreThis is not just any supermarket listing…
An iconic Scottish brand is set to melt hearts across the country after securing a listing with Marks & Spencer. Luxury ice cream producer Mackie’s of Scotland has won listings in 80 of the upmarket supermarket stores across the country in a deal worth over £100,000 per annum to the family-run business. Adding to M&S’s…
Read MoreBoston flight takes off for new Scottish air route
The inaugural flight between Edinburgh and Boston with Delta Air Lines has taken off as the airline confirmed its New York JFK service is to become year-round. The daily flight to Boston Logan International Airport will operate throughout the summer and is the airline’s second route from Edinburgh. It complements the existing New York JFK…
Read MoreA special Scotch whisky marks Man United’s treble
Sir Alex Ferguson led Manchester United to a historic trophy treble 20 years ago – and a special Scotch whisky has been released to commemorate the occasion. Chivas has unveiled a new luxury Scotch whisky, Chivas Ultis 1999 Victory Edition, to mark the 20th anniversary of Manchester United’s memorable treble-winning season. To celebrate the launch,…
Read MoreWhat a boost for Skye’s food and drink event
A £5000 cash boost will help place the Isle of Skye on Scotland’s culinary tourism map. The Skye Food & Drink Festival was one of 23 projects across Scotland to share £104,500 of the Connect Local Regional Food Fund, backed by the Scottish Government. The award will go towards extending the number of festival days…
Read MoreCelebrate Scotland’s rural past this weekend
Gundog displays, ferret racing, sheep shearing and stock-judging are among the attractions at the National Museum of Rural Life’s Country Fair taking place this weekend. Being held at Kittochside, East Kilbride on Sunday 2 June, clever canines from the Bow Wow Circus and Mordor Gundogs will demonstrate their training and talents and visitors can even…
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