Posts by Kenny Smith
A modernised Highland lodge now for sale
A fully renovated Highland lodge is for sale, with delightful grounds including woodland, a paddock and duck pond. Presented by Galbraith, Langwell Lodge lies in Strathoykel, in Lairg, Sutherland, at the heart of a dramatic and unspoilt landscape and just a short walk from the River Oykel. Formerly part of Langwell Estate, the house was…
Read MoreThe Mhor the merrier for music festival
From funk and soul to Brit-pop and political punk, the braes of Balquhidder will echo with the beats of world class bands, international DJs and award-winning artists at Mhor festival later this month. Now in its eighth year, the event brings together eclectic mix of international talent and reflects a spectrum of musical styles and…
Read MoreSpecial cocktails to mark World Whisky Day
To celebrate this year’s World Whisky Day The Ivy on the Square is inviting guests to enjoy a series of limited-edition whisky liqueur cocktails. The special menu, which has been created in collaboration with award-winning malt whisky liqueur Bruadar, will be available at the Edinburgh restaurant from Monday, 13 to Monday, 20 May. World Whisky…
Read MoreNew manager centre stage at The Strathearn
The pure theatre of golden era dining is being brought back to Gleneagles’ famous restaurant, The Strathearn, following a new management appointment. Daniel Greenock, 31, from Killearn, near Loch Lomond, has taken centre stage as restaurant manager of The Strathearn, which re-opened on 1 May. The unique venue has undergone a full interior design transformation…
Read MoreSharing Hebridean gin with the rest of the world
The new North Uist Distillery is looking to bring a taste of the Hebrides to the rest of the world. Joint owners Jonny Ingledew and Kate Macdonald have used Business Gateway’s one-to-one business support and fully funded workshops throughout the planning stages of their new business venture, North Uist Distillery. With a Masters’ degree in…
Read MoreScotland’s youth hostels open for the summer
All 34 youth hostels in Hostelling Scotland’s network are now open for the summer. They are ready to welcome visitors to #GoHostelling and explore all that the real Scotland has to offer. From cities to islands, beaches to hills and mountains and all points in between, Hostelling Scotland offers a wide range of private, en-suite…
Read MoreTreasures from Roman hoard going on show
A stunning new exhibition will open on Saturday 11 May featuring many of the iconic pieces from the spectacular Traprain Treasure, found on Traprain Law 100 years ago. This is the first time this internationally significant Roman silver can be seen in East Lothian since its discovery in 1919. Being shown at the John Gray…
Read MoreHighland Park opening new store on special day
Single malt whisky brand Highland Park marked International Viking Day with the opening of its new customer experience store in Kirkwall, Orkney. International Viking Day is regarded as the date when our Viking ancestors would shed their winter clothes and prepare their ships for travel for the year ahead. Taking inspiration from Orkney’s Norse roots,…
Read MoreA trip down memory lane to lost train routes
Julian Holland takes train lovers back in time to when some of Britain’s most stunning railways were in use, exhibiting historical photographs from their time in action. A visual experience for enthusiasts which tells of 50 of the UK’s long lost railways and their original purpose and use in the present day. Breathe in the…
Read MoreYoung farmers battle it out in cookery event
Members of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs are donning their aprons and taking to the kitchen as part of a national cooking competition. The budding SAYFC chefs will be challenged to mastermind a main dish using Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork as well as a selection of mystery…
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