Posts by Kenny Smith
A weekend celebration of Scottish seafood
Bowhouse is looking forward to Easter with its April Market Weekend a celebration of Scotland’s fish and shellfish. Taking place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April, the market hall will be awash with Scotland’s best seafood, with produce from the local waters of the East Neuk of Fife as well as coasts further afield.…
Read MoreStriking items from Africa for sale at Sotheby’s
An astonishing collection of African and Oceanic items from the Collection Marceau Rivière are to go on sale with Sotheby’s this summer. For Marceau Riviere it was a case of love at first sight for the African continent, and his collection which was born in the early sixties would become one of the most comprehensive…
Read MoreA new addition to Glen Moray Classic Collection
Glen Moray has added a new addition to its acclaimed Classic Collection. Owned by French drinks firm La Martiniquaise, Glen Moray Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Finish combines the smoothness of a Speyside single malt with the instantly-recognisable and powerfully pungent fruit of a fine Cabernet Sauvignon. This is the result of great care and attention from…
Read MoreThere’s more to Loch Ness than the monster
Loch Ness by Jacobite and neighbouring Urquhart Castle have taken the top two spots for ‘paid’ attractions in Scotland outside the central belt. The information has come from new data from the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA). The results mark a spate of recent success for Loch Ness by Jacobite, including welcoming a record-breaking…
Read MoreBeautiful items at auction from private collections
A sale of Style from private collections is to take place next month. With a focus on works sourced from private collections throughout Europe – often with distinguished provenance – Style: Private Collections will appeal to connoisseurs and decorators alike, each drawn to the eclectic mix property. The sale includes important French and English furniture,…
Read MoreVictorian, Pre-Raphaelite and British Impressionists auction
A sale of Victorian, Pre-Raphaelite and British Impressionist Art is taking place at Sotheby’s this July. The auction will take place on 11 July in London, starting at noon. Sotheby’s are now accepting consignments for their summer sale of Victorian, Pre-Raphaelite & British Impressionist Art which will include drawings, watercolours and paintings by a diverse…
Read MoreWorks by Old Masters for auction at Sotheby’s sale
Art collectors have the opportunity to collect a work by an Old Master at Sotheby’s. The Old Master mid-season sale includes excellent examples from most major schools of painting in Western Europe. With prices ranging from £1,000-120,000 this is the perfect opportunity for new buyers to discover the virtues of collecting Old Masters, while offering…
Read MoreFund will help young talent Make It Happen
Some of the country’s most dynamic, creative young artists are to receive a kick-start to their careers, thanks to funding from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. The Make It Happen Fund will support 16 award recipients in a range of exciting projects as they embark upon professional artistic careers following their studies at Scotland’s national…
Read MoreThey want to make Britain’s most green ice cream
A Scottish firm is looking to become the greenest ice cream maker in Britain. Mackie’s of Scotland is installing a new refrigeration system set to be one of the most sophisticated in Europe. In a £4million project, the luxury ice cream brand will replace its existing freezing equipment with low carbon, power efficient units run…
Read MoreTech firm bringing fine drinks to your doorstep
Convenience for the shopper is very much the in-thing in the 21st century. Why go to the shops when you can pick up your mobile phone, and order in your monthly shopping, a takeaway or a film? That thinking applies to Edinburgh tech start-up Drinkly. An online drinks delivery service, Drinkly launched on 30 November…
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