Posts by Kenny Smith
Watch our experts try their latest 60 Second Dram
Our whisky experts Blair Bowman and James Robertson are tested once again, in our latest 60 Second Dram. James and Blair are two of Scotland’s most in the know men when it comes to whisky, and again, we’re putting their palates and noses to the test. Each week, we give them a dram to sample,…
Read MoreNew dealership opens in the north east of Scotland
A leading car firm has opened its fifth new dealership in as many weeks, with the appointment of Mackie Motors in north-east Scotland. MG Motor’s new dealership will represent the growing car brand from a newly renovated showroom in Brechin, Angus. Managing director at Mackie Motors, Kevin Mackie, said: ‘This is a hugely exciting time…
Read MoreAttractive brand new detached bungalows
New homes in Auchterarder are being presented to the market. Bell Ingram are marketing Castleton Gardens, a delightful country setting located two miles from Gleneagles, offering semi-rural living where each home is individual. A peaceful retreat to establish roots, these beautiful bungalows are ideally placed for easy access to Perthshire’s rich cultural and social amenities.…
Read MoreConscientious objectors feature in new exhibition
A new exhibition, Conscience Matters, will open at the National War Museum in Edinburgh tomorrow, Friday 8 March. It will explore the little-known story of British conscientious objectors of the Second World War. The exhibition looks at some of the reasons people have refused to take up arms during war and how such refusals are…
Read MoreScottish Book Trust award winners 2019 revealed
People who have had a positive impact on young readers in Scotland have been rewarded for their hard work. Scottish Book Trust, the national charity changing lives through reading and writing, has revealed the recipients of the 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award and Learning Professional Award. The awards are given annually to one author or illustrator,…
Read MoreBid to restore Outlander’s Jamie Fraser’s home
The National Trust for Scotland is calling on the public to help restore one of Scotland’s most picturesque mills where some of Outlander’s most memorable scenes were filmed. Preston Mill, located on the banks of the River Tyne in East Linton, was one of the region’s last working grain mills having been used commercially until…
Read MoreHotel chain puts three Scots properties for sale
A hotel group is selling three of its properties in the north of Scotland. Agent Colliers International describes the sale by the Crerar Hotel Group as a unique opportunity for a strong market entrant seeking a diversified portfolio packing the best of Scotland into a relatively small area. The 92-bedroom Ben Wyvis Hotel in Strathpeffer;…
Read MoreReturn of a favourite – and two new expressions
The Glasgow Distillery Company has announced the return of their 1770 single malt Scotch whisky. The 2019 release is now available to pre-order via the distillery website. The distillery has also revealed the launch of two new expressions: 1770 Peated and 1770 Triple Distilled. Together, these three new expressions will collectively form the Signature Range.…
Read MoreThe real story of former slave who escaped to Scotland
Historically overlooked, Jeffrey Green explores the African-American people who travelled to Britain to escape the horrors of slavery in America. This includes the fascinating story of H.E. Lewis, a former slave who came to Scotland in the 1850s and worked as a hypnotist, making strangers fall asleep and then act on his suggestions. He also…
Read MoreCoul House Hotel is a classic Scottish country estate
The Ancient Mackenzies of Coul picked a wonderful situation for this classic country house, built in 1821 for Sir George Mackenzie as he inherited his family’s estate. Its stunning views over Strathconon and beyond, eight acres of mature woodland, several log fires, comfortable lounges and a unique octagonal dining room make it an ideal venue…
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