Posts by Kenny Smith
Your cash will literally be at your fingertips
A Scottish bank is piloting cutting edge, biometric fingerprint technology with 200 customers. As part of a national trial, Royal Bank of Scotland will begin in the coming weeks. Customers will use their fingerprint to verify transactions over £30, increasing security and making it easier for customers when paying for goods or services at the…
Read MorePerfect equestrian home with lots of grazing space
An outstanding equestrian property with 10.1 acres of grazing is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Wester Moss is an outstanding property enjoying lovely open aspects over the surrounding hills and countryside, with the spacious light and bright accommodation enjoying superb views out over the gardens and grounds, including the arena and stables. The house…
Read MoreTeenagers given a writing boost by Book Trust
The Scottish Book Trust has today announced the seven teenage writers and illustrators who will join the What’s Your Story? programme. Now in its fourth year, the scheme from the national charity – transforming lives through reading and writing – has so far assisted over 20 young people from across Scotland to develop writing, illustration…
Read MoreRemembering a forgotten Scots explorer
William Speirs Bruce’s name has been largely forgotten in the realms of polar exploration and research. He was a Scottish nationalist and naturalist who led the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition (1902-1904), This book examines his life, a determined passion for oceanography and his own personal struggles as someone who appears to have been on the…
Read MoreCarefully restored 17th century home in secluded grounds
An enchanting and meticulously restored 17th century house in secluded grounds is now for sale – for over £1million. Northfield House, in Prestonpans, East Lothian, is presented to the market by Savills. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an enchanting family house in excellent order in delightful and secluded garden grounds of 1.74 acres.…
Read MorePhotographers set to showcase their work
A group of professional young photographers are set to launch their photography exhibition entitled I Am. The Tripod Photography Collective will showcase their work at the White Space Gallery, 76 East CrossCauseway, Edinburgh. The body of work produced by Jamie Johnston, Ellie Stewart and Augusta Moen is a curation of portraits each of which invites…
Read MoreArt to play a part in keeping Scottish rivers clean
A new artwork has been created from river rubbish to help prevent our rivers going to waste. As part of a wider project connecting communities with their rivers, the waste collected from a new RiverRubbish initiative puts the pollution of the River Almond in West Lothian in the frame. Artist Annie Lord has transformed a…
Read MoreKadjar is the fastest selling used car in Scotland
The Renault Kadjar (2018 petrol manual) has been named February’s fastest selling used car in Scotland, flying off forecourts. Proving that sports utility vehicles (SUV) are fast becoming the UK’s favourite, this is the third consecutive month that an SUV has taken the top spot as the fastest selling used car. And consumers are happy…
Read MoreA whole new lease of life for a former church manse
A beautiful 17th century manse with views over the unspoiled vistas of Scotland’s most northern landscape, is set to open as a guesthouse this summer. Looking out towards Castle Varrich and Ben Hope beyond, Lundies House, named after its first owner, The Reverend Lundy, has stood at the heart of Tongue, in Sutherland for over…
Read MoreThink pink for newest flavour from Mackie’s
One of the nation’s best-loved brands is transporting ice cream lovers back to their childhood with a vibrant new flavour combination. Sampling classic strawberry and on-trend rhubarb, Mackie’s of Scotland has unveiled its latest limited edition ice cream – just in time for spring. Launching in Tesco stores across the country from Monday 11 March,…
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