Posts by Kenny Smith
Rise and tragic fall of the magnificent Hamilton Palace
Hamilton Palace was said to have been the largest non-royal residence in Britain – and 100 years ago, it stood proud. But a century later, there’s not a trace of this once-fine building, the home to the Dukes of Hamilton, the premier peer of Scotland. But how could a building, which was the principal resident…
Read MoreThe Firth of Clyde presents Scotland in miniature
An air of mystery seems to shroud the firth of Clyde, now for the most part laying eerily still, this stretch of water has seen battles rage, mysteries conjured, and myths born. Towering over this stretch of black water stands the Isle of Arran, or should we say Emhain Abhlac: sea fortress of the ancient…
Read MoreThis substantial modern home is five alive
A substantial family home in an attractive country setting is for sale in Fife. Galbraith present to the market Tamley House, 1 Bramble Lane, Foodieash, Cupar, a five bedroom detached house. Tamley House is a well presented and substantial detached modern home, which enjoys a lovely setting on the edge of the quiet hamlet of Foodieash…
Read More£5000 reward offer for safe return of missing pets
A Scots family are offering a £5000 reward for the return of their pet dogs, which they fear were taken during a New Year’s Day hunt. Gamekeeper Edward Bell, 41, and wife Georgie, 45, originally offered a £1000 for the return of their border terriers Ruby and Beetle, after they disappeared from the Lothian Estate…
Read MoreGamekeepers call for more tag accountability
Scotland’s gamekeepers are calling for accountability regarding satellite tags fitted to wildlife. The call comes after the Scottish Gamekeepers Association learned that a tagged hen harrier, reported as disappearing ‘suspiciously’ in Angus last May, was re-sighted in Perthshire afterwards, according to investigators. Anti-grouse moor campaigners who owned the tag’s data publicly blamed the grouse industry,…
Read MoreExclusive chance to preview the new Raasay whisky
Attendees at the National Whisky Festival in Glasgow will be among the first in the world to preview the Isle of Raasay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Head distiller Iain Robertson’s whisky masterclass will take place on Saturday, 26 January. Festival-goers will also be given an exclusive opportunity to reserve one of the first bottles of Isle of…
Read MoreBurns statues have been raised all over the world
Today, January 25, marks the anniversary of the birth of Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns. Over the course of this weekend, Burns Suppers will be held across the globe, to mark his contribution to literature and poetry, and commemorate his immortal memory. Burns is not only one of the most celebrated writers on the planet,…
Read MoreSpeyburn is raising a glass to Rabbie Burns
The only distillery to use the pure, fresh water from the Granty Burn stream, a major tributary of the River Spey, is raising its glass to the Bard. Speyburn Single Malt Scotch Whisky is crafted deep in the heart of Speyside, Speyburn is the only distillery to use the pure, fresh water from the Granty…
Read MoreA double Robert Burns celebration in Ayrshire
There’s a double celebration for the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in South Ayrshire today. Not only is today the 260th birthday of Robert Burns, the museum of his birthplace has become the 100th business in Ayrshire & Arran to commit to providing visitors with local information. It has joined an impressive network of VisitScotland Information…
Read MoreStamp of approval for Scots rugby legend Doddie Weir
A portrait of Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir is being exhibited and available for the public to view in Harvey Nichols’ Edinburgh store. Measuring two metres by 1.2 metres the portrait, made up entirely from postage stamps, will be displayed in the Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Foodmarket until Friday 1 February. The stamps have been…
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