Posts by Kenny Smith
Airport joins the fight against waste plastic
A Scots airport is joining the battle against waste plastic. Glasgow Airport is today ramping up its efforts in the battle against single-use plastic by offering staff free refillable water bottles. More than 5300 people work in and around the airport and each one, from pilots to aircraft engineers and cabin crew to security guards,…
Read MoreIt’s all systems snow for sports in the Nevis Range
The 2019 winter season is now fully underway and Scotland’s highest snowsports destination, the Nevis Range, is open for business. Last week, after a long-awaited start, Nevis Range Mountain Experience, near the Highland town of Fort William at the heart of the Outdoor Capital of the UK, opened its doors to ski and snowboard enthusiasts…
Read MoreEstates south of the border support Scottish tweed
The enduring tradition of sporting estates throughout the country having their very own bespoke tweeds continues to support the economy even when there is a poor season ahead. Whilst tartans are associated with Scottish families and clans, tweeds evolved as liveries to identify the people who worked and lived on the same estate. Today, a…
Read MoreScots family business champion to headline London event
Edinburgh restaurateur Carina Contini has been selected to champion Scottish family businesses at the Great British Family Business conference in London next month. Today, Wednesday, is Scottish Family Business Day, and Carina will be the keynote speaker at the annual flagship event of Family Business United, the award-winning magazine and advocates for the family business…
Read MoreThe four elements inspire Old Particular 2019
The elements have inspired a new series of Old Particular Single Cask Limited Edition bottlings for 2019 from Scotch whisky specialist Douglas Laing & Co. The four elements of Fire, Air, Earth and Water are the inspiration for the range. The series launches with the Fire bottling which, very aptly, is a mocha-spiced Craigellachie 12…
Read MoreContemporary new homes in a peaceful locale
A small development of seven contemporary homes set in semi-rural mature grounds bounded by woodland are currently under construction. The four and give bedroom homes, with two en suite, will be bounded at the rear by the woodland grounds of Strathallan School. For sale through Bell Ingram, the specifications are noted below and depending on…
Read MoreThe latest weekend bag from Gandys – tried and tested
We try and test the new Gandys Large Dusty Terrain Waxed Weekend Bag. WHAT IS IT? Large sand waxed weekend bag. RRP ÂŁ119.99. www.gandyslondon.com I WANT IT BECAUSE: It is very functional and spacious but is also the epitome of shabby chic. It has a water-resistant sandy-coloured 100% cotton exterior and 100% polyester interior that’s completely waterproof, plus…
Read MoreIt’s the perfect guide to the best whiskies around
Whisky expert Dominic Roskrow has crafted the ultimate manual to help experts and beginners appreciate Scotland’s national drink. His genuine passion for whisky shines through, and in this book he showcases over 750 varieties of the iconic Scottish drink. He also includes a step-by-step guide on the art of whisky tasting, its journey to our…
Read MoreFour romantic Scottish locations to propose at
Scotland’s beauty and romantic locations are known the world over. Robert Burns was inspired to write poetry about it; members of the Royal family have been married in it; even members of the public have decided to pop the question at one of its darker visitor attractions. Scotland is often named the most romantic destination,…
Read MoreVariety takes to the stage with Allan Stewart
Scottish showbiz veteran Allan Stewart is back later this month for another Big Big Variety Show. Promising the best in entertainment and the biggest laughs at the King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, the enduring appeal of variety is captured in a line-up that includes the digitally enhanced magic of Britain’s Got Talent finalist Mandy Muden, the hilarious…
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