Posts by Kenny Smith
A new education awaits at Drink School Scotland
We all like something different for a night to remember every now and again. For David Austin, that’s his everyday job. He’s the owner of Drink School Scotland, and he knows what he’s talking about – after all, he has been involved in the wine, spirits and hospitality industry for more than 30 years, at…
Read MoreMarking 150 years of Wallace Monument with ÂŁ1m revamp
The National Wallace Monument marks its 150th anniversary this year – and has released new visuals that show how its exhibition galleries will be completely transformed as part of a ÂŁ1m+ investment scheme. The Monument’s new look interior, funded by Stirling District Tourism (the charity responsible for running the popular tourist attraction) at a cost…
Read More2019 Celtic Connections was one of the best
After 18 incredible days of music, ceilidhs, talks, workshops, screenings and much more the world-leading annual music festival Celtic Connections closed yesterday, Sunday. A total of 2000 artists from 25 countries took part in 300 events on 35 stages across Glasgow – making this the most widespread Celtic Connections since the festival began in 1994.…
Read MoreSuccessful new Burns festival will return next year
The Burns&Beyond festival in Edinburgh has had a superb inaugural year – and it’s coming back in 2020. Organised by Unique Events, with Johnnie Walker, more than 30,000 visitors enjoyed a packed programme of free and ticketed events over the seven days of the Festival last week. Activities included a series of free family events…
Read MoreTapesty prize will prove capital is a global hotspot
The world’s biggest tapestry prize is set to confirm Edinburgh as global hotspot for weaving artists. The 2019 Cordis Prize for Tapestry is the biggest financial award available for tapestry artists. For this the fourth edition of the prize the winning fund has been increased to ÂŁ8000 which making it the biggest award of its…
Read MoreConservatory specialists scoop awards for third year running
Leading glass and timber structure specialists Mozolowski & Murray have scooped Best Of Houzz Awards for third year running. Awarded by a community of over 40 million monthly users the annual Best Of Houzz badge highlights home renovation & design professionals with top ratings and most popular home designs. With over 30 years’ experience of…
Read MoreCelebrating games and the light fantastic
The third annual D-Lux Festival of Light took place in Dumfries at the weekend – complete with giant glitter ball and video games projected onto High Street shops. This year’s after dark festival, which was free and ran from 31 January to 2 February, took place at a variety of locations, and put the spotlight…
Read MoreÂŁ6000 for 40-year-old whisky from lost distillery
The oldest expression ever to be released from the now lost Littlemill distillery has been launched – at ÂŁ6000 per bottle. Loch Lomond Group has launched the Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition (46.8% ABV) in the UK and the precious liquid, distilled by what is rumoured to be one of the world’s oldest distilleries,…
Read MoreGlengoyne’s new legacy series begins this month
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced that its first new global release in almost two years. It will launch to markets worldwide on Monday 18 February, as Glengoyne Legacy Series: Chapter One represents the first in a series of annual releases from Glengoyne Distillery which proudly reveal the tales that have shaped Glengoyne…
Read MorePicture perfect biography of famed Scots artist
Godfrey Bell was prompted to write Colin Hunter of the Holland Park Circle after moving to the same area – Holland Park Circle in Kensington, London – in which Scottish painter Colin Hunter lived during the Victorian era. Bell’s fascination with the self-taught painter is clear to see, with glossy images of his many beautiful…
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