Posts by Kenny Smith
Downpour marks the first gin from North Uist
The only legal distillery located on Scotland’s outermost Hebridean islands of Uist, has today announced the release of the island’s first ever gin, Downpour.  Crafted by North Uist Distillery to capture the spirit of Hebridean Island life, Downpour is a strong and bold-flavoured premium gin drenched in extra-strength botanicals. Distinguished by its wild Hebridean heather…
Read MoreBaby birds will soon be hatching in your garden
If you’re listening out for the chatter of springtime chicks you don’t have too long to wait with blue tits among the first garden bird species to lay and hatch eggs. As the nesting season gets underway, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is sharing what makes blue tits special and asking members of the public to…
Read MoreDistillery to open its doors for Spirit of Speyside
A new batch of cask finish gin is being released in time for distillery open days during the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Running from 3-5 May, Avva Scottish Gin Cask Finish 55% is now onto Cask 3 and is matured for six months in a first fill bourbon cask from Kentucky. Made by Jill…
Read MoreLoch Ness Monster has an ever-growing appeal
Tourism businesses in the Highlands are preparing for what is expected to be one of the busiest summers yet by taking on a team of young holidaymakers as Nessie spotters. Leading cruise operator Loch Ness by Jacobite teamed up with Inverness Airport to surprise passengers arriving for the Easter break with all they need to…
Read MoreDistillery unveils Highland Whisky Festival events
Glenmorangie Distillery has revealed a programme of one-of-a-kind whisky experiences as part of the inaugural Highland Whisky Festival. On Glenmorangie Day, 14 May, the Highland distillery will host a number of exclusive tours and experiences, designed to appeal to whisky novices and experts alike. Events include an Old and Rare Tasting, where visitors can explore…
Read MoreThe Scots otter who won’t take to wild water
A Scottish otter who has failed to be reintroduced to the wild is to become a television star. In the penultimate episode of BBC Scotland’s series Born to be Wild, the Scottish SPCA Animal Rescue Centre receives an unusual case; an otter from the very north of Shetland who’s already failed twice to be successfully…
Read MoreBeautiful property and stunning valley views
Highpoint is a substantial detached house, which offers the perfect balance of modern and traditional living. Highpoint, presented for sale by Galbraith, sits in an elevated position with the design encapsulating the outstanding views over the golf course and Tay Valley beyond. The house provides generous and flexible accommodation, ideally set up for family living…
Read MoreCaol Ila visitor experience given the go ahead
A key milestone has been reached in the journey to transform the Caol Ila Distillery visitor experience after Argyll and Bute Council formally granted planning permission for the development. With the green light given from planners, work is now expected to begin on the expansion of the distillery visitor experience over the next few weeks.…
Read MoreSearch for Scotland’s newest singer/ songwriter
BBC Radio Scotland is on the hunt for the country’s newest star with a brand new award to find Scotland’s Singer/Songwriter of the Year 2019. The search will launch on Thursday 2 May on BBC Scotland’s Quay Sessions with Roddy Hart when chart-topping Scots singer/songwriter, Lewis Capaldi, performs before a live audience in Glasgow. Entrants…
Read MoreTop food and drink awards launch for 2019
The Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards are calling for entries from food and drink businesses across the region. The 16 categories are now open for nominations and entries, and can be made online at www.hifoodanddrinkawards.com before the closing date of 3 July. Primary producers are in the spotlight for this year’s awards. The…
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