Posts by Kenny Smith
Fictional murder at the 1927 St Andrews Open
We travel back in time almost 100 years ago for this murder mystery on a Scottish golf course. When Sheriff Hector Drummond’s gardener’s son is murdered, it’s personal. Is one of the world’s top golfers a child-killer? Favourite to win the Open crown, Bobby Jones arrives in St Andrews, but can he win the hearts…
Read MorePedal power charges the Highlands
The buzz will be electric as more than 5,600 riders use pedal power to course their way round one of the UK’s most iconic cycling routes this weekend – Etape Loch Ness. Participants in Sunday’s cycling extravaganza will be joined by two of Scotland’s most formidable female endurance cyclists, record-breaking round the world cyclist Jenny…
Read MoreFantastic food awaits at weekend festival
Foodies have been urged not to miss this weekend’s Paisley Food and Drink Festival as the town gets set to host its biggest and best culinary extravaganza yet. The popular event, which is one of Scotland’s largest outdoor food and drink festivals, will take place in the stunning surroundings of the town’s iconic Abbey this…
Read MoreAward-winning short film heading for Scots cinemas
An award winning short film shot on the isle of Iona starring Doctor Who stars Frazer Hines and Caitlin Blackwood is to be rolled out across Scotland. The 12 minute short drama, Sundown is accompanying the new British film Fisherman’s Friends aboard The Screen Machine. Sundown tells the story of William (Frazer Hines) as he…
Read MoreGame on with the latest V&A Dundee exhibition
The V&A Dundee’s latest major exhibition, Videogames: Design/Play/Disrupt, is now underway. Videogames: Design/Play/Disrupt celebrates and explores the cultural importance of videogames. It reveals how they are designed, how they are confronting issues such as politics, race and gender, and how the future of videogames is being shaped by huge online communities, as well as tiny…
Read MoreThe Macallan opens permanent boutique in Dubai
The Macallan Boutique is to be the first-ever permanent, monobrand luxury spirits boutique at Dubai International (DXB). Edrington EMEA Travel Retail and Le Clos – the Dubai-based fine wine and luxury spirits retailer – is writing the next chapter in their record-breaking partnership with the unveiling of a new luxury retail concept for The Macallan.…
Read MoreThree award-winning plays for Perth arts festival
Perth Festival of the Arts has increased its dramatic offerings to audiences this year in the form of three award-winning plays brought from Wales, Teeside and the USA. With Perth Theatre back in play again, two of the plays tell true stories of the lives of remarkable individuals living in the last century, as the…
Read MoreEnjoy a Scotch whisky on a Queen Mary 2 cruise
The Dalmore announced a landmark opportunity to experience the renowned Highland single malt whisky on board the world’s only ocean liner, Queen Mary 2. Guests will be able to book the new whisky experience on board Queen Mary 2 between Southampton and New York. At the same time, an exclusive whisky experience will be offered…
Read MoreFirm’s success has been 25 years in the baking
A Scots bakery is this month marking 25 years in business. Hand cutting and packaging around 12,000 biscuits and shortbread a week, together with producing 100 kilos of award-winning tablet at the height of the season, are just some of the many challenges faced with gusto by Sheila and Keith Mitchell of Kenmore Bakery. The…
Read MoreWhisky production begins at Lagg Distillery
Distilling is now underway at the Isle of Arran Distillers’ new Lagg Distillery, as it reaches its latest milestone. The first middle cut of spirit was recorded on Tuesday 19 March at 2.35pm. Following this, the commissioning phase has now been completed and Cask Number One was filled on Wednesday 10 April. Cask Number One,…
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