Posts by Kenny Smith
The ideal venue for a Scottish summer wedding
The Fairmont St Andrews has a newly-launched range of wedding packages for the summer. The luxury five-star hotel has created three new packages named Tuille, Satin and Lace just in time for summer wedding season. Having completed their £1m event space refurbishment, the resort offers a whole host of sophisticated spaces and delicious menus to…
Read MoreAward winning Scots artist’s work on show
Fotheringham Gallery are exhibiting a new collection of watercolour paintings by award winning Scottish artist Claire Harkess RSW. This exhibition, A Parliament of Owls, features many new paintings of owls alongside curlews, red kites, seals, puffins and other wildlife. Claire is one of Scotland’s most respected and accomplished contemporary wildlife watercolour artist. Recent accolades include…
Read MoreDrinkly raise their glasses after business award win
A drinks on demand service has been named Online Business of the Year at the third annual Scottish SME Business Awards. Drinkly.co.uk (Drinkly), the Edinburgh-based delivery service fought off competition from nine other finalists to scoop the category award, one of thirty contested. Drinkly launched on 30 November 2016, and quenches the thirsts of over…
Read MoreLaphroaig’s new release in time for whisky festival
Laphroaig has announced the 2019 annual release of its Càirdeas series, in time for the annual Feis Ile festival on Islay. Càirdeas Triple Wood Cask Strength is an exclusive bottling which celebrates the Friends of Laphroaig. The unique expression is a special triple maturation, first matured in ex-bourbon barrels, then in quarter casks and finally…
Read MoreGordon Castle Highland Games go this weekend
From caber tossing to equestrian stunt riders, Gordon Setter gatherings to chainsaw displays, the Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair has something for everyone this weekend. Taking place on Sunday, 19 May, there will with an eclectic mix of entertainment for all the family. Entering its ninth year, the annual Fochabers Games looks set…
Read MoreA striking B listed country house with great views
Lindifferon House is a striking B listed country property. Presented to the market by Galbraith, it is located near Letham, in Cupar, Fife. Lindifferon House is a most substantial and strikingly handsome category B listed house in a lovely rural setting in north east Fife. Dating from the mid 1700s the original Georgian portion of…
Read MoreJust a couple of weeks to go to Islay whisky festival
Islay’s inaugural independent bottlers’ festival within the Fèis Ìle is taking place later this month. It will be held in the Bowmore Hall on 30 May 2019 from noon-5pm. The event will showcase independent bottlers’ vast array of Islay and Jura whiskies for the first time, with the blessing of the Fèis Ìle committee. Confirmed…
Read MoreJames Bond’s home could be yours for £2.2million
The cost of buying James Bond’s fictional Skyfall Lodge in Glencoe has been revealed. Leading property finance specialist, One77 Mortgages, has looked at the position buyers would have to find themselves in to secure a purchase on some of our best loved TV and film homes. Based on the average deposit of 10% of property…
Read MoreBlair Castle gets ready for Atholl Gathering
Blair Castle is set to open its gates for the annual Atholl Gathering next Bank Holiday weekend. The two-day event on 25 and 26 May will include the traditional Atholl Highlanders parade on the Saturday followed by the Scottish Highland Games on the Sunday. This iconic event sees Europe’s only remaining private army gather for…
Read MoreDesigners and makers revealed for fifth Elements
The exhibitors have been unveiled for Elements 2019 – Scotland’s festival showcase for the finest gold, silver and jewellery. Fifty highly skilled designers and makers, half from Scotland and the others from elsewhere in the UK, have been selected to take part in the prestigious Edinburgh event. A selection of the participants gave a sneak…
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