Posts by Kenny Smith
The hotel bookings that come with a Book Master
A leading Scots hotel has announced a new concierge offering called Book Master, which is now available for guests at the iconic Edinburgh hotel. In response to consumer demand, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has created the service. Whether it is recommending celebrated Edinburgh novel The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde,…
Read MoreStAnza poetry festival will enchant all
Young poetry fans are in for a treat with enchanted rhyme and nonsense verse at this year’s StAnza Festival. StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival is serving up a treat to young poetry fans with this year’s dedicated children’s programme. StAnza has always featured events for younger audiences from readings by children’s authors to staged performances…
Read MoreEdinburgh city centre could be set for ‘radical change’
A major consultation on proposals to transform Edinburgh’s city centre has revealed an appetite for radical change. More than 5000 people contributed their views as part of the ‘Connecting our City, Transforming our Places’ consultation, 88% of whom said they wanted to see changes to the way the city centre is managed. The majority of…
Read MoreGranite Noir’s biggest crime writing festival to date
Aberdeen’s crime writing festival Granite Noir was held at the weekend – with organisers hailing it the biggest and best since its launch in 2017. Highlights of the weekend included an evening with Aberdeen’s own Stuart MacBride and his biggest fan comedian Susan Calman in the newly renovated Music Hall, the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon…
Read MoreSeafood chef to join restaurant for 10th birthday event
Edinburgh’s Ondine is set to welcome seafood chef Tom Brown to celebrate the restaurant’s 10th year in business with a special Sunday lunch. Taking place on 17 March and located on George IV Bridge, Ondine is a renowned seafood restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh, which serves the freshest fish and shellfish from the shores…
Read MoreSmokehead whisky challenge to create a new motorcycle
Smokehead Islay Single Malt Whisky has teamed up with renowned global biking sensation Tyler Lunceford, challenging him to create his boldest motorcycle ever. The project will follow the creation of a customised Ducati bike, captured through a series of episodes. US born Tyler – known as the Ducati Whisperer of the New York tri-state –…
Read MoreFinal tickets still left for 2019 Taste Local Awards
The winners of the 2019 Taste Local Awards will be revealed tomorrow at a lunchtime awards ceremony held at the Sligachan Hotel on the Isle of Skye. Awards will be presented across 10 categories on Wednesday, February 27 – ranging from Best Restaurant to Best Retailer – with 21 local businesses shortlisted in the final…
Read MoreBringing Scotland to the world’s TV screens
A new collaboration which aims to put Scotland’s television industry on the world stage between has been announced by the BBC and Screen Scotland. BBC director general Tony Hall said the initiative, which aims to support Scotland’s television industry by supporting world-class drama, cutting-edge comedy and high-end factual content, marks the start of an exciting…
Read MoreA beautiful historic castle needs full restoration
The abandoned Cavers Castle in Hawick is superb restoration project. Presented to the market by Rettie and Co, this is a historic country house, once at the centre of the Douglas estates in Denholm, of over 100,000 acres. Now it lies in ruins, awaiting sympathetic reinstatement in part or in whole, or remodelling. Cavers Castle…
Read MoreRobert Burns’ great love poem is brought to life
My Luve’s Like A Red, Red Rose is an illustrated version of Burns’ famous poem, re-created to depict maternal love. The power of Burns’ words are enhanced by the vibrant and endearing water colour illustrations featuring everyday scenes which perfectly capture the tender connection between a mother and child. My Luve’s Like A Red, Red Rose, by Robert Burns,…
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