Posts by Kenny Smith
An egg with a difference this Easter – an Indian Scotch egg
A different type of Easter egg will be available from a Scots Indian restaurant this weekend – and it is set to start a passionate debate over who came up with the idea! Nargisi Kofta is what The Dhabba owners in Glasgow’s Candleriggs refer to as very probably being the original Scotch egg! The dish…
Read MoreCelebrating our love of dogs at film festival
A brand-new film festival featuring a cinematic celebration of dogs and their people is to premiere in Edinburgh. The Top Dog Film Festival is a collection of canine-inspired short films, all celebrating the unbreakable bond between dogs and humans. From the wild world of the wolf to the pampered pooches of the dog grooming world,…
Read MoreGo on a family Easter egg hunt this weekend
More than a thousand Easter eggs can be found during the popular Easter Egg Walk at Dumfries House in Ayrshire this weekend. It will give people of all ages the opportunity to explore the estate’s woodlands, arboretum and walled garden while solving clues in the search for chocolate treats. Hundreds of children and their families…
Read MoreRaffle raises ÂŁ3000 for search and rescue dogs
Guests at the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards guests raised ÂŁ3,000 for Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland at the gala dinner. SARDA Scotland is a national charity who train dogs and their handlers to search for missing persons, they’re an entirely volunteer-based organisation and cover all of Scotland, 24 hours a day, 365 days of…
Read MoreReturn of the Balgove Larder night markets
There’s not long to go until the next night market at the Balgove Larder. A popular destination for its own home grown produce and wood fired barbecue, local drinks, craft and street food with a soundtrack of live music, Balgove Larder’s calendar of Night Markets has been extended in 2019. The Night Markets at the…
Read MoreBrasserie Prince – home of perfect choice, flavours and service
Think of France, and the chances are you’ll think of the class and culture, the incredible sights, and, of course, the fine food. Paris is one of my favourite places to visit in the world, and I do have a taste for French cuisine. Brasserie Prince, by Alain Roux, is located in Edinburgh’s Balmoral Hotel,…
Read MoreDoreen keeps society presidency in the family
We’ve all heard about keeping it in the family – and at the The Yarrow & Ettrick Pastoral Society, that’s most definitely the case. The current president, Doreen Davies, has followed the lead of three generations of family before her – and she is also the first woman to be president of the society. Doreen,…
Read MoreA housing hotspot for lovers of lochside living
An enchanting three-bedroom detached cottage on the shore of a loch is now on the property market. Presented by Bell Ingram, Corranbuie is of stone construction with harled finish sitting under a traditional slate roof and is accessed from the road via a short private track and gate to an open parking area. The entrance…
Read MoreGrouse moors may be the curlew’s last refuge
An international scientist has claimed the ability of the endangered curlew to cling on in Scotland and beyond could lie in the hands of gamekeepers managing key moorland habitats. Dr Daniel Hoffman, a certified biogeographer with Game Conservancy Deutschland, was speaking ahead of the second World Curlew Day, which takes place this Sunday, April 21.…
Read MoreNew homes just minutes away from busy high street
Famous for its white sandy beaches and golf courses, North Berwick remains one of the most appealing locations in Scotland to buy a new home. Award-winning house builder, Cruden Homes, has already sold 50% of their popular Mains Farm development off-plan. Located just minutes away from the bustling high street, offering a wide range of…
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