Posts by Kenny Smith
Modern home built in medieval Scots tower style
This stunning property may look like a traditional late medieval Scottish tower house, but it is a recent built, full of charm and features. Strutt and Parker present White Rose Tower in Kindeace, Invergordon, a truly unique property which has been lovingly created and designed. The attention to detail, craftsmanship and asymmetrical elevations are truly remarkable.…
Read MoreEnjoy a Guinness for St Patrick’s Day – in dessert form!
Guinness sorbet is on the menu at a popular Scottish ice cream parlour this St Patrick’s Day. With four cans of Guinness going into each five litre Napoli, stout lovers are in for a boozy treat at Mackie’s of Scotland’s 19.2 parlour in Aberdeen this month. Pauline Macleod, new product development technologist, said: ‘We used…
Read MoreTrump Turnberry invests £1.6m in cottage restoration
Trump Turnberry has returned its collection of cottage suites to their full glory, carefully restoring the nine two-bedroom accommodations with a £1.6 million investment in the Ayrshire resort. Launching in March 2019, the two-bedroom Cottage Suites signal the next chapter in the landmark hotel’s ongoing multi-million-pound refurbishment. The latest investment opens up a new era of contemporary…
Read MoreScots star Sam Heughan praises the Outlander Effect
Outlander star Sam Heughan has spoken about how Outlander has changed his life – and how it has helped Scotland. Sam Heughan spoke exclusively to XpoNorth on the ‘Outlander Effect’, which has brought thousands of visitors – and millions of pounds – to Scotland. Sam spoke following author Diana Gabaldon’s Tourism Award win, and how…
Read MoreOldest expression from the Glen Grant Distillery
Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled a new addition to its Private Collection: Gordon & MacPhail 1948 from Glen Grant Distillery. At 70-years-old, it is the oldest expression from the Speyside distillery ever bottled. The latest release closely follows the acclaimed 50-year-old Gordon & MacPhail 1968 from Caol Ila Distillery, the oldest single malt ever bottled…
Read More3 stylish ways to embrace earthy tones this spring
With longer, lighter days getting ever closer, it’s time to turn your attention to the re-emerging natural beauty of the spring, drawing inspiration for your seasonal home interior. That’s why today, we’re taking a closer look at some stylish ways you can embrace earthy tones with a contemporary Scandi-style approach that ensures a timelessly on-trend…
Read More40 years of Scotland’s largest rural performing arts festival
Scotland celebrates the 40th anniversary of its largest, rural performing arts festival this summer. Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival is unveiling its eclectic programme of 50 performing arts events delivering comedy, theatre, dance, music and spoken word. The 10-day festival (24 May–2 June) launches its 40th Anniversary programme packed full of performing arts events, including…
Read MoreA home that’s ‘perfect for lovers and dreamers’
A beautifully positioned home in a quite outstanding location with spectacular views over Diabaig Bay, Loch Torridon and the hills of Applecross is now for sale. Grace Cottage, at 7 Diabaig, Torridon, Achnasheen, Ross-shire, is presented to the market by Strutt and Parker. Grace Cottage is a charming converted ‘Old black house’ cottage which has…
Read MoreA bedtime favourite translated into Scots
Scots linguist Susan Rennie has charmingly translated the much loved children’s classic into Scots. With the delightful original artwork, the story follows the family’s adventure to find the bear as they battle through ‘Claggie mud’, ‘muckle forests’ and ‘Skirlin snawstorms’. An enjoyable re-imagining of the classic bed time story, as much fun for adults as…
Read MoreScots are raising their glasses – and it’s full of beer
Scotland’s favourite alcoholic drink is beer, according to a new survey. The craft beer revolution is one that has gone from strength to strength over the past few years, reinvigorating the pub industry and bolstering the hospitality sector. Statistics show that craft beer sales have grown the fastest of any beer category, increasing by 48%…
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