Posts by Kenny Smith
Gleneagles serves up an afternoon of glamour
Judy Murray, Pat Cash and Greg Rusedski will be the star turns as Gleneagles has announced the return of its Glorious Garden Party to toast the summer season . After the success of its launch in 2018, this year’s Glorious Garden Party on 1 June will be an exciting and decadent affair held on the…
Read MoreSports stars headline Borders Book Festival
Scottish sporting legends David Coulthard, Stephen Hendry and Gregor Townsend are just some of the highlights at this summer’s Baillie Gifford Borders Book Festival. Along with inspiring women Kate Humble, Ruth Davidson and Susan Calman, and jockey Bob Champion, they will attend the prestigious event. The full-line up of over 100 events is announced today…
Read MoreA tremendous chance to develop in the country
A large site with derelict farmhouse and outbuildings, holding full planning consent for demolition, re-build and erection of an extended dwellinghouse and car port is now for sale. Gordonston is presented for sale by Galbraith, and is located at St Johns Town Of Dalry, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway. Gordonston is situated in a peaceful…
Read MoreDistillery manager creates a limited edition dram
The manager at a Speyside distillery has revealed his personal choice for a new limited edition Single Cask (Distillery Exclusive Release), which is officially launched today. Sandy McIntyre, distillery manager for Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, was crowned Distillery Manager of the Year in Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky Scotland 2019 awards, has hand-selected…
Read MoreMasters to check in for distillery chess event
Lindores Abbey Distillery is holding a chess tournament this week – and to mark the occasion is releasing a commemorative edition of its Aqua Vitae, Aqua Vitae Thabill. The competition will be held at the distillery on 25 and 26 May. Players taking part include World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen, former World Chess Champion Viswanathan…
Read MoreCity set for a smooth summer with jazz festival
The 33rd Glasgow Jazz Festival has unveiled its full programme for 2019, with locations right across Glasgow set to be bursting with jazz talent this June. This year’s festival will include iconic new venues House for an Art Lover and The Planetarium at Glasgow Science Centre. Jazz will be the sound of the city this…
Read MoreOrkney is one of the book’s big characters
The Orkney island of Sanday in the middle of winter becomes a character in its own right in Lin Anderson’s novel in the Rhona MacLeod series. As if the discovery of human remains in the grounds of a former primary school and thirteen flowers representing the souls of dead children in the attic of the…
Read MoreLeading artists join fight against climate change
Leading artists from across the UK have created work in the wilds of Scotland’s vast Flow Country, the world’s largest single expanse of blanket bog and a crucial part of the fight against climate change. A series of new sensory visual, sonic and kinetic installations from Kathy Hinde, Luci Holland, Heather Lander, Matthew Olden and…
Read MoreThe flavour will change with every bite you take
Ever tasted a Willy Wonka-style pancake with a fascinating flavour that changes with every bite? Glasgow-based burger, hotdog, pizza and pancake chain TriBeCa has come up with what could be the ultimate in weird pancakes to delight your tastebuds. Arriving at the Merchant City branch of the restaurant chain just in time for Jelly Bean…
Read MoreBritish Breeding announces 2019 Futurity plans
British Breeding has announced the dates and plans for its 2019 British Breeding Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity evaluations. This highly regarded series for foals and young stock aims to identify talented horses that will go on to compete successfully in the future, with a date on 1 September at Drumcarrow, St Andrews. With many Futurity…
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