Posts by Kenny Smith
Exclusive chance to quiz Outlander creator Diana
Fans of Outlander will get a chance to quiz the author of the time-travelling adventure series. Diana Gabaldon will be at an exclusive event held at one of the hit TV series’ iconic filming locations. Organised by national tourism body, VisitScotland and book publishing industry body, Publishing Scotland, the American author will take part in…
Read MoreLeading hotel firm opens its first Scottish suites
One of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened its first Staybridge Suites in Scotland. Staybridge Suites Dundee, owned by the InterContinental Hotels Group, is located in the heart of the city, and hotel is within a formerly abandoned linen mill, allowing guests to enjoy a sense of history and heritage during their visits. Many…
Read MoreThis charming converted mill is full of character
Catcune Mill is a characterful conversion which captures the eye. Presented by Knight Frank, this is a six bedroom house for sale in Fushiebridge, Midlothian. Providing spacious and flexible family accommodation over two floors, the house stands in its own private gardens and is surrounded by open countryside yet is within 12 miles of Edinburgh…
Read MoreStepping back to the golden age of Scottish steam
Steam in Scotland tells the fascinating stories of our transport history and using images which have not previously appeared in print. Edinburgh-born Kevin McCormack takes us back in time to witness the steam locomotives typical of Scotland in the 1950s and 60s. A perfect coffee table book for any train enthusiast, each picture includes an…
Read MoreA double reason for gin distillery to celebrate
A gin and-crafted on Scotland’s wild west-coast has had two reasons to celebrate recently. Lussa Gin placed at number nine in the top 10 Scottish Gins, at the 2019 Scottish Gin Society Consumer Choice Awards. The largest of its kind, the Scottish Gin Society survey this year received twice as many responses than in the…
Read MoreVote to bring giant Harry Potter wands to Scotland
Giant wizarding world wands could come to Scotland to spread a little magic. The nine magnificent wands that illuminated the City of London last autumn in support of the charity Lumos will spread the magic around the UK and Ireland, as Warner Bros UK today announced that they will go on tour. To celebrate the…
Read MoreGlasgow tops poll for interest in serial killers
‘There’s been a murder,’ is a saying that’s synonymous with Glasgow, thanks to STV crime drama Taggart. But a new survey has revealed that Glasgow is obsessed with serial killers. Together with Missy Empire we have figured out that people in Scotland’s largest city are the biggest fans of true crime in the UK, with…
Read MoreProperty sales in St Andrews and Fife are looking strong
Property consultancy Galbraith says Scotland’s property love affair with St Andrews and the East Neuk of Fife is continuing. The firm reports that premium houses are selling well in Fife, as it has recorded an uplift of 17.6% in the number of properties priced above £500,000 sold over the past year in the region. George…
Read MoreThe Shanghai Teahouse is a Cantonese gem
Chinese food has always been a favourite of mine, so the chance to dine at a new restaurant, with a menu created by an award-winning chef, was hugely appealing. Shanghai Teahouse is a beautifully-designed Cantonese restaurant, which opened its doors in Bothwell last week. Located on Hamilton Road, it’s just a short drive from the…
Read More£1million home sales are the best in a decade
More homes in Scotland were been sold for over £1million in 2018 than in the past decade. Rettie & Co reported a 25% increase in activity year on year, as they sold one in five of all £1m+ properties sold in Scotland last year. Their report says Edinburgh remains the capital of the £1m+ market…
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