Posts by Kenny Smith
Plans to transform Edinburgh into a green haven
Extending Edinburgh’s tram network, creating new green spaces and car-free zones are part of plans which coudl revamp the capital. A major public consultation will be launched on a radical programme to transform Edinburgh’s city centre, if approved by transport and environment committee this week. The draft Edinburgh City Centre Transformation Strategy, published last Friday,…
Read MoreBright and versatile bungalow goes on the market
An impressive detached bungalow in an excellent residential location has been brought to the market for the first time. Windsmere, in Parkdaill, Hawick, is an impressive detached bungalow which was built by the current owner in 1952/53. Presented by Galbraith, the generally bright, versatile and well maintained family sized accommodation is all at ground floor…
Read MoreFundraiser for 2nd photographic festival
Organisers of the Stirling Photography Festival have launched a Crowdfunder in a bid to raise funds for the city’s second event this August. The move follows last summer’s successful inaugural festival championed by entrepreneur Janie Meikle Bland from Picture the Possible. The 2019 Festival is being led by the young creative team who ran the…
Read MoreScots firm in the running at fragrance industry Oscars
A Scottish firm has been nominated for an award in the Oscars of the fragrance industry. Kingdom Scotland is a finalist in the 2019 Fragrance Foundation Awards, in contention for the Newcomer of the Year award. The firm was set up by Imogen Russon-Taylor, who previously worked in the whisky industry, so knew that she…
Read MoreThe rise and sad fall of Scottish darts star Jocky Wilson
For years, Scotsman Jocky Wilson was one of the leading darts players in the world. BBC Scotland is to feature the troubled life of the Kirkcaldy-raised man in a new documentary, who died in 2012. Featuring rare archive footage and told in Jocky’s own words, this is the bittersweet story of the rise and fall…
Read MoreLind & Lime Gin has designs on success in Chicago
Port of Leith Distillery’s Lind & Lime Gin has won Best of Show at the prestigious Dieline Awards 2019. It was singled out from over 1450 worldwide entries, an outstanding accolade for Scottish branding agency Contagious. The awards ceremony and announcements were held last week in Chicago at the eighth annual Dieline Conference and HOW…
Read MoreSee superheroes and wild animals in safari park
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park is inviting families to experience a superhero extravaganza last this month. The Stirlingshire attraction will host its second annual Superhero Takeover event from 24–27 May. From catching a glimpse of Access Parkour, the Edinburgh-based physical performance group, as they run, jump and climb their way around the park to…
Read MoreA Scots division and their role in the Great War
Historian and author Colin Campbell has sewn together an expert guide to the role of the 51st (Highland) Division who ended the First World War. It was one of the best and widely recognised divisions on the Western Front. This book is perfect for those interested in the lives of Scottish soldiers as it details…
Read MoreInternational flair for Glasgow art fair event
The Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair returns to the Marquee at Kelvingrove this month. Now in its fifth year, the fair promises to bring an international flair to Glasgow’s cosmopolitan West End. GCAF provides a superb opportunity to view and buy works of art from art galleries and artists from across Scotland, the UK, Ireland and…
Read MoreMagnificent menu that’s all stars and stripes
There are few things worse than going to a restaurant, being presented with an extensive menu, and finding that there are few choices which appeal. Thankfully, that won’t be the case when visiting the TriBeCa diner in Glasgow’s Merchant City. The Merchant City is renowned for being cool in the British Empire’s second city, and…
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