Posts by Kenny Smith
Finding time for your dog is a challenge
Finding time for outdoor activities and poor weather conditions have been voted by Scots dog owners as the biggest obstacles to taking good care of their dogs. That’s according a new study by quality clothing and home décor retailer Lands’ End. With almost one in four people owning a dog in Scotland, recent research by…
Read MoreGet in on time and choose some free shoes
Free trainers are up for grabs as a new store opens in Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries. It is set to welcome footwear specialists schuh to its retail line-up this Friday, 15 March. Sneaker heads across Glasgow will be in for a treat, as the new store will stock a wide range of major brands in the…
Read MoreThere’s two great reasons for Jennifer to smile
A Scots land and estate agency is celebrating after one of its staff was awarded her CAAV Fellowship by the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV). And she also won the SAAVA President’s Cup for achieving the highest mark in the Scottish exams. Galbraith is delighted that Jennifer Jeffrey was handed the prize at the…
Read MoreA natural boost to help your night time regime
A Scots beauty firm’s new facial night oils with pure plant power are packing a powerful punch against free radicals and environmental damage. Released by Beatitude, based in Gullane, East Lothian, the three new oils will help to Replenish, Renew and Revitalise. These can be used individually or rotated every four months for a year…
Read MoreStylish eco homes with stunning countryside views
Environmentally-friendly homes don’t come any more stylish than The Good House Company’s much-anticipated new development in Fife. Bellfield, which is situated between Strathmiglo and Falkland, is being marketed by Bell Ingram Land and Estate Agents with prices from £469,000. First entry dates will be available from July/August 2019. Combining the finest traditions of country living…
Read MoreNew bespoke coffee and cultural venue unveiled
Edinburgh has a new cultural hub and coffee destination in the heart of the capital. Located on Edinburgh’s iconic George Street, 127 is a place to meet like-minded people and take in the city. Created by the team behind design-led, sorbet coloured venue Eden Locke, the immersive space has set out to deliver a distinctive…
Read MoreThe new season is a busy one for the BBC SSO
New and rarely performed music is at the heart of the BBC SSO’s 2019/20 season. Chief conductor Thomas Dausagaard’s performances include: the World Premiere of Mexican composer Enrico Chapela’s new concerto for electric violin, performed by Pekka Kuusisto, two new BBC Commissions in the BBC SSO’s ‘Scottish Inspirations’ series from Emma-Ruth Richards and from Danish…
Read MoreTwo new art exhibitions are all ready to open
Two shows are opening tomorrow at The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh. The first is an exhibition of Scottish landscape paintings by Victoria Orr Ewing (b.1962). Her pictures depict remote crofts and unsullied vistas of Galloway, the Highlands and the west coast of Scotland all dwarfed by churning, luminescent skies. Galloway-born Orr Ewing lived and…
Read MoreNew showhome offers city living in the suburbs
With fine views northwards to Craigmillar Castle, Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh city centre and Braid Hills, an exciting new development from Cruden Homes enjoys a charming and secluded setting. Situated in an elevated position off Old Dalkeith Road between Little France and Danderhall, homeowners at Manor Wood can enjoy a natural environment of mature woodlands and…
Read MoreImpressive views from a great family home
Oranjemond House is a beautifully appointed detached property with far reaching views over the Cromarty Firth and beyond. Strutt and Parker present to the market this home in Northfield, Invergordon. Oranjemond House is a fantastic family home finished to an exacting standard and brimming with features. The property enjoys an elevated position with superb open aspects…
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