Posts by Kenny Smith
A relaxing day of fishing for ladies this weekend
A day of fishing, just for ladies, is taking place this weekend. The ladies fishing day is taking place in Kelso this Saturday, with Anne Woodcock of Fish Pal and Orvis Kelso. Anne is hosting monthly Saturday ladies events on the River Tweed with Orvis Kelso from November until April. The day starts at 10am…
Read MoreCelebration of 300 years of Robinson Crusoe
The worlds of Robinson Crusoe and Alexander Selkirk collide in new exhibition by award winning artist Roger Palmer. Exactly 300 years after the publication of Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe, artist Roger Palmer, in association with Fife Contemporary, presents an exhibition installation that offers a fresh approach to Defoe’s much discussed novel. Through contemporary photographic imagery…
Read MoreHelp is at hand for Scots who have hearing issues
Scots who suffer from loneliness and isolation because of tinnitus are being given support next week. Last year THIS Scotland 2018 was the largest publicly attended event in the UK as part of Tinnitus Week. The show provides accessible information delivered in a concise and entertaining way. THIS 2019 , taking place on Saturday, 9 February,…
Read MoreHave you ever tried a cornbread apple loaf?
America is full of strange and unusual dishes we rarely, if ever try in this country – corn dogs, biscuit and turducken. This week, Scot in California Christina Conte is sharing some American dishes for us back here at home to try, and today, she shares a recipe for Cornbread Apple Loaf. Christina said: ‘This Cornbread…
Read MoreThe lovely huskies were dashing through the snow
They came from all over the UK at the weekend, to brave the snows of Aviemore. The 36th annual Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain Sled Dog Rally were delighted as they were able to race on real snow. Every year since 1984, mushers from across the UK have gathered in the forests around Aviemore…
Read MoreShrink your stress levels and not your salary
In the current day, most of us are hard-pressed in our daily jobs – and there’s no doubt that stress is on the rise. In a recent survey carried out by UK call-handling specialists CALLCARE, 64% of respondents felt that their salary wasn’t high enough to match the stress of their job. With the economic…
Read MoreLeading music professionals to descend on Glasgow
Scotland’s largest music delegate industry event, Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections, is now underway. From today, Wednesday, 30 January, to Sunday, 3 February, 180 international music industry professionals from 23 countries will attend this annual event to see performances by Scottish bands and musicians during the world-renowned Celtic Connections. Delegates include promoters, artistic directors and…
Read MoreThe 2019 show will make is so easy to sort your holiday
The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show is returning in just over a week’s time. Over 200 of the UK’s leading caravan, motorhome and holiday home suppliers are set to take to the SEC, Glasgow from 7–10 February for Scotland’s largest exhibition. Whether you’re looking for a family home from home to start holiday…
Read MoreSix top reasons to get your children into art
It may sometimes be messy but art is an important way to foster creativity in children. After all, the great Picasso himself once said, ‘Every child is an artist’. From developing their cognitive skills to nurturing inventiveness and communicating thoughts in a variety of ways, the benefits are undeniable. And the ways you can expose…
Read MoreGordon & MacPhail keep driving their whisky forward
Family-owned Scotch whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail has announced the appointment of Stuart Urquhart as operations director. Stuart was previously associate director of whisky supply at the Elgin-based spirits company. A member of the fourth generation of the Urquhart family that owns Gordon & MacPhail, Stuart now joins the company’s board, helping to drive forward…
Read More