Posts by Kenny Smith
Rare rum will go under the hammer for next 10 days
One of the world’s rarest rums is set to go under the hammer in an online rum auction being held by Perth-based Whisky Auctioneer. The J. Wray & Nephew President’s Reserve commemorates the visit to Jamaica by US President Ronald Reagan in April 1982. Only 12 bottles were produced, one of which will feature in…
Read MoreWe’ve a delicious special recipe for teriyaki salmon
We all enjoy trying something new, and putting a Scottish staple in a Japanese recipe is a surefire winner. Today’s recipe comes courtesy of Umi, a newly opened Japanese restaurant based in the Stockbridge, Edinburgh. There are red crimped lanterns, some horigotatsu tables with cushions, and a mural of a street scene. It offers a…
Read MoreConverted mill in waterside setting is on the market
A delightful former mill located close to a picturesque village has been brought to the market. Galbraith present Lagavullin Mill, which is situated in a quiet hamlet on the banks of Grassfield Burn which flows gently past the property into West Loch Tarbert, at the head of the Kintyre Peninsula. The property presents a rare…
Read MoreHighland Games bid to save the Gordon Setter
A Scottish castle’s bid to save its native Gordon Setter will be held next weekend. On Sunday 19 May, hundreds are set to gather at the Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair in Fochabers, Moray. Following a Kennel Club report showing a 60% decline in breed registrations, Gordon Castle launched the campaign earlier this…
Read MoreBlistering Kinky Boots songs will get you on your feet
Kinky Boots is one of those musicals that most of my friends in London have seen and raved about, but somehow, it’s passed me by. And, shockingly, I’ve never seen the film either. It’s got so much going for it – an amusing storyline, gloriously over the top characters, fantastic songs, and, as is the…
Read MoreSpirit of Speyside whisky honour for the Benromach
Benromach 10 Years Old has been crowned the winner in the 12 Years & Under category at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Awards 2019. The annual competition seeks out the best whiskies from Scotland’s most prolific whisky-producing region. Just two finalists are selected in each category during a blind taste challenge held by the judging…
Read MoreA fusion of Scottish gin and delicious Spanish fruit
An exciting new range of premium Scottish gins, made with vibrant Spanish fruits, are being released. Verano Gin is handcrafted in GIrvan, South Ayrshire, by William Grant & Sons, and is available now in over 800 Stonegate bars nationwide, and in ASDA from Friday 7 June, Verano is available in two delicious flavours; Verano Watermelon…
Read MoreAn incredible Highland estate can be all yours
A unique opportunity to purchase a private estate with exceptional quality stalking and fishing on the spectacular Knoydart Peninsula. Kilchoan Estate provides the perfect secluded getaway with spectacular inland and coastal views to Skye, Rum and the other Small Isles beyond. Presented for sale by Bidwells, Kilchoan Estate is located on the Knoydart Peninsula, approximately…
Read MoreIt’s a kind of magic with Harry Potter in Peterhead
Harry Potter fans will be spellbound when a brand-new exhibition opens this summer at the Arbuthnot Museum in Peterhead. Abracadabra – A Magical Exhibition! will premiere in the north east town on Friday 28th June featuring original and replica objects from history, stage and screen including movie classics The Wizard of Oz, Sleepy Hollow and…
Read MoreWinners revealed at Spirit of Speyside whisky awards
The winners have been revealed of the best drams in the area at the 20th Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Following a vigorous blind tasting and scoring process that went all over the world, the results of this year’s competition were revealed at the end of Speyside’s biggest whisky festival to date. In the annual…
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