Posts by Kenny Smith
Lift yourself with an impressive townhouse home
A detached townhouse property in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway is now on the property market – with a lift between its two floors. Presented by Galbraith, 18 Castle Street in Kirkcudbright was constructed some 15 years ago in a vacant plot forming the end of the garden from Custom House on the High…
Read MorePuccini’s romantic masterpiece – made in Paisley
A new specially-commissioned Paisley translation of Puccini’s romantic masterpiece, La Bohème is being performed this week. A professional orchestra is join Paisley Opera’s full community chorus in their first ever full opera, which runs until Sunday 9 February 2019 in the University of West of Scotland, Paisley. Conducted by Alistair Digges, the cast includes soprano Monica…
Read MoreThe music of Scotland will be a spring highlight
A massive celebration of Scotland and its music will be performed in Glasgow this spring. Music Show Scotland who are bringing their epic production of Scottish music to Scotland for the first time at The SSE Hydro on April 27. It is one of the largest Scottish music productions in the world, and regularly play…
Read MoreScots rugby stars try their hand as mix masters
Eden Mill, the official gin of Scottish Rugby, has released a light-hearted video of Scottish rugby stars Adam Hastings and Blair Kinghorn making cocktails inspired by the Six Nations. Guided by an expert Eden Mill mixologist, the tongue-in-cheek video shows the formidable rugby twosome learning how to make cocktails which take their namesakes from those…
Read MoreChris’ new life in the USA is a world away from rugby
As the Six Nations kicks off, former Scotland rugby hero Chris Cusiter is a world away from the game. The 36-year-old made 70 appearances for Scotland, in a carer which also saw him play for the Glasgow Warriors, Border Reivers, Perpignan and Sale Sharks, before reporter. Now retired from the game, he is now working…
Read MoreTwo move on up to senior posts with Savills
Real estate company Savills has made two new senior appointments at the top of its Scottish business. Cameron Ewer has been promoted from head of Glasgow residential to lead the Scottish residential division and Hugo Struthers has moved up from head of rural professional services to lead Savills’ Scottish Rural, Energy and Projects (REP). Nick…
Read MoreExhibition marks Mary Queen of Scots’ death
Mary, Queen of Scots enthusiasts will have the chance to view rare material from the National Library of Scotland’s collections next weekend. This will take place on the anniversary of her execution (Friday 8 and Saturday 9 February). Also coinciding with the Mary, Queen of Scots film which is now on release, the exhibit will…
Read MoreLA’s Scots stars celebrated at a special Burns Bash
If ever there was a Burns Supper to be at, then it was most definitely this one. Last week, a star-studded Burns Bash was held in Los Angeles at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows to raise funds for BAFTA LA’s Scottish Scholarships, which provide financial support to Scottish students studying the creative arts in…
Read More900-year-old castle has been lovingly restored
One of Scotland’s historic castles, the Old Castle of Rowallan, has been fully opened to the public for the first time in nearly 70 years. Recently refurbished to its former glory by the current owners, the Campbells, the castle is nestled in the heart of the Rowallan estate. The ancestral home of the Mures and the…
Read MoreA new secret to be found in whisky-filled Cave Bar
A Scots hotel has revealed its biggest secret – a brand-new casual dining experience in its award-winning Cave Bar. 1236 is a new chapter in the history of Meldrum House in Aberdeenshire. The Cave Bar is in the oldest part of the 800-year old building and so it seemed apt to call it 1236 –…
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