Posts by Kenny Smith
The mysteries of a Hebridean house – set a century apart
The House Between The Tides, Sarah Maine’s novel follows the stories of two women living a century apart whose lives become entwined with Muirlan House. After her parents’ tragic death Hetty Deveraux leaves London, returning to the home of her heritage on a remote Hebridean island estate. In 1910, Beatrice marries painter and naturalist Theodore Blake, whose father displaced…
Read MoreProperties selling strongly in the north of Scotland
The Moray property market is performing well above expectation according to a leading independent property consultancy. Galbraith say sales continued to rise all the way through to the end of December. The most sought-after properties in Moray are new builds with environmentally-friendly features, the firm reports. The number of property sales completed by Galbraith in…
Read MoreA 39-year-old from the famous Port Ellen Distillery
A Scots distillery that closed in 1983 is on the way back – as Port Ellen releases a 39-Year-Old single malt from original, finite stocks from the revered Islay distillery. The Port Ellen Untold Stories Series is an exploration into the innovative and trailblazing background of this iconic Islay distillery. It was set to remain…
Read MoreWeekly jazz nights all set to being at restaurant
One of Edinburgh’s most romantic restaurants is set to become even more atmospheric with the launch of their weekly jazz nights series. The New Chapter restaurant – an award-winning, family-run hidden gem in the heart of the New Town – is the perfect place to treat someone special to a candlelit dinner, accompanied by live…
Read MoreWorries as more pubs call their final last orders
The latest pub closure figures from CAMRA reveal that 16 Scottish pubs have closed their doors over the last six months. It is now prompting the real ale consumer’s champion to renew calls for government action to Save Our Pubs. CAMRA is increasingly concerned that Scotland has no protection in place for pub tenants tied…
Read MoreGlasgow offers Scotland’s most healthy and happy lifestyle
Glasgow is the UK’s 13th best city to live a healthy and happy lifestyle – beating Edinburgh to a close 14th and Aberdeen in 15th. Health and fitness is a big part of many peoples lives, and with such a vast range in activities, classes and sports in our day and age, there is something…
Read MoreThree new Scottish beers on their way to supermarket
Three new Scottish craft beers are being introduced by a leading supermarket in a partnership with independent producer Stewart Brewing. In a deal worth £400,000 Lidl UK continues to support the growing Scottish craft beer industry by listing a range that capitalises on the popular American inspired beers. Following the successful launch of Lidl’s first…
Read MoreNew exhibits come to Abbotsford for March opening
A wooden Jacobite quaich, a rare pack of 17th century playing cards, a slop bowl and a Persian charm are among a range of items added to the Sir Walter Scott exhibition. Being held at his famous home Abbotsford, in the Scottish Borders, the new attractions are all ready for the opening of the new…
Read More100 new jobs being created at Trump Turnberry
A leading Scots hotel has announced that it is to create up to 100 new jobs, as part of the resort’s growth plans in 2019. Trump Turnberry, the iconic resort on the Ayrshire coast, will hold a two-day recruitment drive on Wednesday 13 March (10am-2pm) and Saturday 16 March (noon–4pm), aimed at seeking out exceptional…
Read MoreScots candle firm lights up London Fashion Week
A Scots business featured in the front row at London Fashion week. Speyside company Gorse + Still was launched last November by Elgin businesswoman Leanna McDonald, who was delighted to have been invited to feature front row by International award-winning fashion designer Jayne Pierson as she launched her collection J’Ayne as part of British Fashion…
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