Posts by Kenny Smith
Hotel is banking on fitness in the former vaults
A former bank vault in the base of a Scots hotel has shaped up for a new look. Gritty fitness outfit CaveFit is to open its second gym in the former vaults in the basement of The Edinburgh Grand, following a partnership deal with the luxury hotel residence’s owners, Chris Stewart Group. The new CaveGYM…
Read MoreGo foraging with chef/patron Paul Wedgwood
Wedgwood the Restaurant chef/patron Paul Wedgwood is to host a wild foraging tour of Midlothian next month. It’s a chance to experience Scotland’s natural larder on Sunday 28 April, with a passionate forager and a lover of the outdoors. Since he was with the boys scouts, chef Paul has loved finding his own food, and…
Read MoreNew skills address shortage of gardeners
Horticulture student Eilidh Fletcher showed off her new skills when Greenbank Garden, near Glasgow, had a special visitor. The Scottish Parliament’s presiding officer, MSP Ken Macintosh visited at the start of Scottish Apprenticeship Week. Eilidh, who is doing a Modern Apprenticeship in Horticulture at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), has been working as a garden apprentice…
Read MoreTaking those in need into the Scottish forests
An award-winning UK cabin holiday company has announced a new partnership with national charity the Family Holiday Association. This partnership with Forest Holidays will provide back-to-nature breaks for families coping with some of the toughest challenge’s life can bring, such as severe and long-term illness, bereavement, mental health issues, disability and domestic violence. Holidays in…
Read MoreExclusive chance to have Royal Marine sniper training
Scottish shooters are being offered the chance to enjoy a rare sniper experience with the Royal Marines this month. In aid of the Royal Marines Charity, there are a handful of places available for either men or women on a bespoke course designed for non-military participants. The cost is £4000 per person. It will run…
Read MoreTime’s running out to register for this year’s ScotHot
The organisers of ScotHot, Scotland’s leading hospitality trade event, have announced a countdown until the show opens. With just under a week to go until the hospitality and food service trade show opens its doors to over 7,000 key industry figures, now is the time for food, drink, hospitality and tourism employees and business owners…
Read MoreA celebration of film from a bygone era
A silent film festival is coming to Scotland later this month. The Hippodrome in Bo’ness is an independent pre-art deco picture palace dating back to 1912, which holds a celebration of classic films each year at HippFest. The festival runs from 20-24 March. Four highlights this year are: Forbidden Paradise (1924) – Friday 22 March…
Read MoreShop to hold first-ever sample sale this weekend
Holland Cooper Edinburgh is getting ready to hold its first-ever sample sale this weekend. Taking place on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 March, it will be the first time that iconic pieces from the Holland Cooper collection will be on sale with huge discounts. The store will be open from 10am – 6pm each day…
Read MoreMedieval castle is Scottish Wedding Venue of the Year
Medieval castle keep Borthwick Castle is celebrating after being awarded ‘Wedding Venue of the Year’ at the Scottish Wedding Awards 2019. Located in the heart of the Midlothian countryside, the former residence of Mary, Queen of Scots was presented with the prestigious accolade at a black-tie ceremony last week at The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel…
Read MoreHigh steaks ahead of Scotland’s clash with Wales
The steaks are high ahead of this Saturday’s Scotland v Wales game in the Six Nations. Scotland stars Fraser Brown and Grant Gilchrist met up with renowned Scottish chef Jak O’Donnell this week to learn about the great taste and many health benefits of Scotch Beef PGI ahead of their Guinness Six Nations clash with…
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