Posts by Kenny Smith
Rabbit haggis bon bons take her to the finals
A hospitality student at Scotland’s Rural College has created something special to mark Burns Night. Sara-Jayne Strachan – a 29-year-old from Fife – who studies at SRUC’s Elmwood campus in Cupar, is the only student among the finalists of the 2019 Game Chef of the Year competition, and has created rabbit haggis bon bons. On…
Read MoreMillennials believe it’s legal to hunt for haggis
Muddled Millennials believe that it’s actually legal to hunt the haggis in Scotland – thinking it’s an animal. A recent survey commissioned by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair has revealed that a whopping 13% of Millennials believe that it’s actually legal to hunt the haggis in Scotland. However, the figure falls…
Read MoreFrom glass to plate in delicious combinations
For those who love a dram, Á Table: Whisky From Glass To Plate by the Islay-based, French food and drink journalist, Martine Nouet is not only a wonderful collection of whisky-based recipes, but a fascinating insight into the spirit’s history. She matches the perfect dram to all of her easy-to-follow recipes. Starters include Scottish Sushi…
Read MoreNew build home on the banks of a bonnie loch
A delightful modern home on the banks of Loch Snizort offers spectacular views over to the Cuillin mountains and to the Outer Hebrides. Galbraith present to the market Crionach, at 3 Kingsburgh, Snizort, Portree, which lies in a delightful, private setting in the scattered crofting township of Kingsburgh on the north-west coast of Skye. The house,…
Read MorePupils tuned in for a special delivery to school
A very special gift from Germany has arrived for the talented young musicians at Scotland’s national music school. Thanks to the fundraising campaign of one of the school’s directors Kat Heathcote and her husband Iain Macneil, St Mary’s Music School now has a brand new flagship Steinway Grand Piano to head up its fleet of…
Read MoreScotland to welcome Indian symphony orchestra
India’s first professional symphony orchestra is coming to Edinburgh next month. Music lovers will be able to experience the finesse, the power and the iridescent colours of one of the world’s newest and most exciting orchestras at Edinburgh’s iconic Usher Hall. Founded in 2006, the Symphony Orchestra of India brings together exceptional players from across the Subcontinent…
Read MoreWhat’s the story for hotel’s bedtime book
A Scots hotel is encouraging young guests and aspiring writers to put pen to paper this National Storytelling Week (January 26 – February 3) in a bid to be published in its new bedtime storybook. Hallmark Hotel Glasgow strives to offer its guests personalised home comforts, is asking families with children aged between 6-15 years…
Read MoreThe foods we miss most when we’re behaving
Ice cream, chocolate and pizza are among the treats most likely to make fitness fanatics fall off the wagon, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 gym-goers identified the foods which cause us to stray from our healthy lifestyles – including chips, doughnuts and burgers. We’re also tempted to put the dumbbells to one…
Read MoreOro Distilling Company hope it’s V for victorious
Fresh from the successful launch of their debut gin, the Oro Distilling Company has announced the release of its follow-up gin: Oro V. Already an award-winner, Oro V is a modern style of Scottish Dry gin, with a subtler and fresher flavour than its original counterpart. With a soft juniper start, Oro V opens out…
Read MoreFor one day only – it’s the Rabbi Burns bagel
To celebrate Burns Night, Bross Bagels in Edinburgh are launching their limited edition Rabbi Burns, available tomorrow only. The Rabbi Burns will be complete with – haggis, cheddar cheese, a neep and tatty latke, caramelised onion, whisky and maple infused mayonnaise – all packed in to a bagel. The ultimate Jewish/Scottish bagel mash up, available…
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