Posts by Kenny Smith
Fine jewels auction is a real gem of a Sotheby’s sale
A unique chance to purchase some fine jewels from the most famous makes in the world is taking place. Sotheby’s is holding an auction in London on 5 June, entitled Fine Jewels. This will present the perfect opportunity to acquire exceptional jewels from some of the most sought-after makers. From 1930s Cartier, through to contemporary…
Read MoreBuy a slice of the golden age of steam at auction
Fourteen rare vintage railway posters advertising travel to Scotland are going under the hammer tomorrow (Wednesday). Lyon & Turnbull will offer the items in their Decorative Arts: Design since 1860 auction on 3 April. Of particular note is the original poster by Robert Bartlett for The Night Scotsman (lot 467) valued at ÂŁ12,000 – 14,000,…
Read MoreTapas restaurant welcomes new Spanish head chef
A Scots tapas restaurant and cocktail bar has welcomed its new Spanish head chef to its kitchen and is celebrating with new Spanish spring dishes and drinks. Rioja aim for the menu is to show their guests that they don’t need to head to San Sebastian to enjoy a taste of Spain. Trained in Basque…
Read MoreFinalists for Scotland’s top food and drink makers
A total of 52 food and drink businesses from across Scotland are celebrating after being named as finalists for the Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards 2019. The annual awards which recognise the highest quality produce as well as the leading individuals, suppliers and companies, received a record 320 entries across all categories, a 20%…
Read MoreV&A Dundee hits half million visitors in 6 months
V&A Dundee has welcomed half a million visitors to the museum since it opened, hitting the milestone almost six months earlier than expected. The 500,000th person to walk through the doors of Scotland’s first design museum was officially recorded at 10.35 on Saturday 30 March. V&A Dundee, which opened on 15 September last year, has…
Read MoreLoch Lomond Whiskies adds special editions
Loch Lomond Whiskies has unveiled two new special edition single malts to celebrate the award-winning independent distiller’s second year as The Spirit of The Open. Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2019, created in conjunction with Loch Lomond Whiskies’ golf ambassador Colin Montgomerie and Loch Lomond The Open Course Collection Royal Portrush 19 Year Old,…
Read MoreA Highland cow roaming the streets of New York
A Highland coo will be parading through the streets of New York this weekend. The latest addition to VisitScotland’s herd of popular Highland Coo Vans limbered up with internationally renowned Kilted Yogi, Finlay Wilson, in preparation for driving along 6th Avenue in the New York Tartan Day Parade. Hamish Junior, the Highland Coo Van, will…
Read MoreThe tragic story of a World War I Scots soldier
Two siblings made a fascinating discovery when they opened a chest in their mother’s loft, which they found to be full of an Edinburgh soldier’s writings from World War One. The chest, which had lain unopened for 100 years, contained diaries, letters and poetry from the late Hamish Mann’s time in the trenches. Robert and…
Read MoreNew managing partner takes over at Bell Ingram
Bell Ingram has announced that Mark Mitchell will become its new managing partner from today. Graham Lumby will continue to represent the independent firms of chartered surveyors as chairman. The rural land and property experts have professionals spanning a range of services, from forestry and mapping to architecture and farm sales. The firm has a…
Read MoreA three-day focus on wellness at Mhor Festival
Mhor Festival will be returning to the banks of Loch Voil this May with wellness the focus of the three-day festival. Set in the surroundings of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, award-winning Mhor Festival is welcoming hundreds of guests, performers, artists, producers and creators from across the UK to its annual gathering. Taking…
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