Posts by Kenny Smith
New book tracks down Scotland’s old tractors
Award-winning photographer Allan Wright is intent on capturing a lost army – an army that is, of largely abandoned Vintage Tractors. Roaming Scotland’s stunning coastal and rural landscape with lens at the ready, Allan takes us on an unusual journey of discovery that reflects on the role of the tractor and on how it has…
Read MoreEight in ten Scots parents don’t get kids’ slang
New research finds 82% of Scottish parents don’t understand their children’s modern day slang. ‘Obvs’, ‘savage’, ‘sick’, ‘squad’ and ‘awks’ among the words most commonly used, as parents say their kids use at least three words a day that they do not understand. Nearly 8 out of 10 of Scottish parents do not understand their…
Read More1968 Glenlivet available at £6800 a bottle
Reservations are now open for a 50 year old single cask whisky from the Glenlivet distillery. Edinburgh-based whisky broker and award-winning independent bottler Cask 88 has sourced a special dram. It comes from one of the casks chosen by Scotch whisky legend Abe Rosenberg, who is well-known for importing whisky to the United States in…
Read MoreA history of Scotland is brought to book
Scotland: A history from the earliest times from popular historian Alistair Moffat presents the story of Scotland from the Ice Age right through to today. Moffat vividly brings the story of this extraordinary nation to life, from the dawn of prehistory right up to the momentous events of the 2014 independence referendum and subsequent general…
Read MoreB-listed Baronial mansion set in a quiet location
Ormiston House is an exceptional Scots Baronial ‘B Listed’ house set in spectacular secluded grounds. Dating from 1851 and presented by Strutt & Parker, it was built for Archibald Wilkie, to a design by David Bryce, the well-known Scottish architect, whose works include a number of other large country houses, as well as the former…
Read MoreIt’s far from unlucky 13 at The Wee Restaurant
A Scots restaurant opened by a husband and wife it celebrating its 13th year in business. In 2006, husband and wife Craig and Vikki Wood opened The Wee Restaurant in North Queensferry offering simple good food and fine wine in the picturesque Fife village. Located under the Forth Rail Bridge, the 40-cover restaurant serves dishes…
Read MoreFive top bloggers who celebrate Scotland
Although Scotland isn’t the largest of countries, there is an abundance of places to see and things to do – which can be overwhelming for first time visitors. Even for residents of Scotland, there are so many trails, cities and places to discover – so with the help of travel bloggers who have done it…
Read MoreTrail guides and maps of Aberdeen launched
A series of seven trail guides of Aberdeen and two maps of popular hills have been launched to help locals and visitors discover historical and natural gems around the city. The family-friendly guides and maps, produced by Aberdeen City Council, are designed to encourage people to walk around our beautiful and historic city by the…
Read MoreNew names for Glenlivet travel retail trio
A Scotch whisky range has rebranded its Master Distiller’s Reserve range for the travel retail market. The Glenlivet Triple Cask series includes Distiller’s Reserve, White Oak Reserve and Rare Cask, but is being given a new brand identity, which reflects the triple maturation process of each expression. The Master Distiller’s Reserve will become the Distiller’s…
Read MoreEnjoy a tasty Easter treat – and help a good cause
A Scots restaurant is marking Easter this weekend – but with a twist! Award-winning Civerinos Food Club in Edinburgh are serving up a special limited edition dessert of Easter Egg Calzone for the rest of April for the whole family to enjoy – with all proceeds going to Edinburgh North East foodbank. It has now…
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