Posts by Kenny Smith
Glasgow Airport’s huge contribution to Scotland
Glasgow Airport is contributing almost one and a half billion pounds to the Scottish economy – and supports over 30,000 jobs. A study published today confirms the valuable contribution Glasgow Airport makes to the Scottish economy. The economic impact study reveals the airport, which welcomed 9.7 million passengers in 2018, generates in excess of £1.44…
Read MoreThe story of Scotland’s islands are all mapped out
Scotland: Mapping the Islands is a beautifully presented book which reproduces maps from the National Library of Scotland’s collection using the most up-to-date digital mapping techniques. Structured by themes such as people, naming, navigating, improving and escaping, this fascinating publication reveals the stories of Scotland’s islands, its people and the history of how they came…
Read MoreMagnificent seven bedrooms in a stunning property
A beautifully presented seven bedroom home is for sale in the Scottish Borders. Knight Frank present Springhill, a Georgian detached house with a two bedroom cottage, stable courtyard, outbuildings and two paddocks. The house has three reception rooms, kitchen, reading/music room, seven bedrooms and five bath/shower rooms. Springhill was originally built in 1795 with an Edwardian…
Read MoreSinger Julie hosts highlights from Celtic Connections
Scots singer Julie Fowlis is to present two shows this week with some of the best music from Celtic Connections 2019. Folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Julie will host the first of two shows from Cottiers Theatre in Glasgow tonight, Tuesday 29 January on BBC Two Scotland, from 10– 10.30pm. In this first episode she’ll feature the unique songs…
Read MoreScottish Album of the Year to be revealed in Edinburgh
The most prestigious night in Scotland’s music calendar is heading to Edinburgh It has been confirmed that the Scottish Album of the Year Award will make its debut in the capital city in September. Now in its eighth year, The SAY Award is Scotland’s national music prize and celebrates, promotes and rewards the most outstanding…
Read MoreTopics reveals for Game and Wildlife Trust conference
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust in Scotland has announced the topics and speakers for its spring conference. Taking place on Friday 29 March at Perth Racecourse, the keynote address will be given by Edward Mountain, MSP for Highland and Islands and Convener of the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee of the Scottish Parliament. Titled…
Read MoreGoing off road is a different way to spend school break
Off road driving is great fun – and now children are being offered the chance to try it out. Gleneagles has launched a new ‘Junior Off Road’ driving school to help younger guests and their families make the most of the glorious 850-acre Perthshire estate this February half term holiday (9-24 February). Children aged four…
Read MorePlans revealed to revive the famous Port Ellen distillery
The iconic Port Ellen distillery on Islay will be revived in an inspiring celebration of quality, heritage and innovation, under plans that were revealed to the local community today, Tuesday. The plans, which will be formally submitted to Argyle & Bute Council later this year, were unveiled at a pre-planning consultation event in Port Ellen,…
Read MoreDiscuss the future of the bridge across the border
The future of a bridge between Scotland and England is to be discussed at meetings next week. Members of the public are invited to two consultation events on Saturday 9 February to find out more about the bid to conserve the historic Union Chain Bridge. Members of the project team and Friends of the Union…
Read MoreNew baked Scottish snack is hitting shop shelves
A new range of air-popped whole vegetable chips is hitting our shops, after being created by a family of Perthshire farmers. The new Wholesums range, launched this month, has been developed by the Taylor family who are behind Mackie’s at Taypack in Perthshire, Scotland. Wholesums’ point of difference from other popped snacks is that they…
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