Posts by Kenny Smith
Tartan Day’s Dressed To Kilt was a massive success
Kilts and craftsmanship were on full display at this year’s Dressed to Kilt event. The hugely popular Dressed to Kilt Scottish fashion show in New York City featured a collaboration between Calzeat & Co Ltd and Glenisla Kilts worked together to produce the Navy SEAL Tartan kilt for Master Chief Edward Byers Jr., Navy SEAL…
Read MoreWhisky help to help clean up Orkney coastline
Orkney is set to become the first Scottish island to be photographed from the air in a project that will help local communities tackle the global problem of coastal litter. And it’s thanks to support from the Highland Park Distillery. The Scottish Coastal Rubbish Aerial Photography (SCRAPbook) initiative will take to the skies over the…
Read MoreRare white tailed eagles arrive in need of help
Saving two of Scotland’s rarest birds will feature in a TV documentary. Born to be Wild is BBC Scotland’s 10-part series which looks at the workings of the Scottish SPCA’s wildlife rescue centre. It features the staff and the variety of animals that they have to work with and help, and nurse back to health…
Read MoreBook club all ready to hold its very first event
A book club’s first launch with a bestselling author is taking place later this month. Rachel Wood, founder of Rare Birds Book Club is to host her first book launch event in collaboration with Sunday Times bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane. The event celebrating the launch of Don’t You Forget About Me is set to take…
Read MoreEarly birds can secure a new home in Newton Mearns
Award-winning family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel are offering a selected number of ‘early bird’ properties at a new development. They are currently building in the sought-after East Renfrewshire suburb of Newton Mearns. Stewart Gardens, situated at Malletsheugh on the western edge of Newton Mearns, will consist of 114 new homes, offering a wide range of…
Read MoreA celebration in food for festival of Vaisakhi
Scots Indian restaurant the Dhabba is celebrating the huge festival of Vaisakhi with some innovative dishes for the harvest festival. The Candleriggs restaurant, has created two new natural dishes for the Punjabi festival also known as Baisakhi, or Vaishakhi which is celebrated on 14 April. It’s the start of the Solar new Year and in…
Read MoreEnjoy the Angels’ Share – over and over again
A team of glassmakers has launched the perfect gift for whisky lovers – an angel filled with a dram they can drink. Stirling giftware company Angels’ Share Glass created the refillable angel as an addition to their signature range following customer requests. Customers told Managing Director Karen Somerville they loved collecting the firm’s glass angels…
Read MoreArtist Hatti to feature work at solo exhibition
Scottish artist, Hatti Pattisson creates expressive and emotive paintings that explore the boundary between sensation and reality. These original artworks feature a variety of land and seascapes, as well as dream-like abstract pieces. Hatti is renowned as a textile artist and has previously worked with international hotels including The Raddison, The Three Chimneys and G&V…
Read MoreA rarely-available modern equestrian property
A spacious and rare equestrian property situated on the edge of Edinburgh is now on the property market. A modern property, presented by Savills, 164 Woodhall Road offers spacious and light accommodation set over two floors. The entrance vestibule leads into a large hall, which serves as the hub of the house, with two of…
Read MoreSeven shows in one day for the Nevis Ensemble
A Scots orchestra is to give seven performances in one city – in the space of a day. Nevis Ensemble takes its 40-piece symphony orchestra to venues around Glasgow on 18 April 2019 as part of a Unity Day tour, where it will give the seven performances across the city in just one day. Conducted…
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