Posts by Kenny Smith
Independent schools worth £125m to Edinburgh
The contribution of Edinburgh’s unique independent school sector is fully revealed in a new report published today. In 2017/18, the Edinburgh independent schools made an economic contribution of £125 million Gross Value Added (GVA), supporting 3,000 jobs. It reveals that the 10 Edinburgh independent schools together educate around 11,700 nursery, primary and secondary pupils and…
Read MoreYou’ll rock till you drop with a brilliant show
If deep and meaningful theatre, with intense, emotional musical numbers, and a serious outlook on life is your thing, then perhaps you’d better avoid Rock Of Ages – because it’s the most fun musical ever. It’s big, it’s bold, it’s brash, and my goodness, it’s quite possibly the most fun you could ever have in…
Read MorePlans unveiled for the first whisky distillery on Barra
A community shares offer has been launched to raise £1.5m to build the first whisky distillery on the Scottish island of Barra. Barra is an island of 1200 population and some eight miles by five miles, dependent on tourism, fishing and fish processing. But now plans have been unveiled to create something new and different…
Read MoreTransforming campus site into premium homes
CALA Homes (West) has announced the appointment of Rettie & Co as real estate agent for its prestigious Jordanhill Park development. More than 400 premium homes will be delivered on the site of the former Jordanhill Campus, including luxury apartments in the impressive category B-listed David Stow building. The first apartments at Southbrae Drive are…
Read MoreFamily’s dram dream finally becomes a reality
A family dream to distil single malt whisky in the East Neuk of Fife becomes a reality today for the founders of Kingsbarns Distillery. They are toasting the launch of their first flagship expression: Kingsbarns Dream to Dram. Named to mark the Wemyss Family’s vision to bring malt whisky distilling to their Fife home, the new…
Read MoreBig Burns Supper event has something for all
The world’s largest contemporary Burns celebration is this year championing LGBTQ artists. Queer Haggis is part of Big Burns Supper 2019, which will feature artists and performance marking the Bard’s 260th birthday. Programme highlights include; homegrown raucous cabaret Queer Haggis, Jock Tamson’s Bairns an immersive theatrical experience exploring themes around growing up gay in Scotland…
Read MorePick yourself a ‘fair trade’ outfit this weekend
A leading Scottish shopping centre is set to host its first ever sustainable Clothes Swap event this weekend. In partnership with Ocean Terminal in Leith, the event has been organised by The Leith Collective and Fashion Revolution Scotland, who are offering shoppers the chance to pick up a ‘new outfit’ for free, simply by bringing…
Read MoreHaggis emoji campaign needs one final push
The campaign for the creation of a haggis emoji is appealing for a final push with Burns Night taking place tomorrow. The bid, which has received much attention on TV, radio, social media and more, needs more signatures before the emoji decision makers will grant the wishes of haggis lovers across the world. Makers of…
Read More15 tips to keep your pets healthy in the snow
Vets across the nation are bracing themselves for a busy spell with the arrival of icy weather. Pet emergency provider Vets Now emergency hospitals and clinics expect to see a rise in cold weather related cases when temperatures plummet due to adverse weather including frost, fog, snow and gale force winds affecting our pets. Extreme…
Read MoreNew Moxy Hotel opens at Edinburgh Airport
Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, has opened its newest hotel, at Scotland’s busiest airport in Edinburgh. The 230-bedroom Moxy Edinburgh Airport brings a playful twist on the traditional airport hotel offering. The edgy, millennial-focused boutique hotel brand, which is designed for today’s savvy hyper-connected, techy global traveller, ensures a great atmosphere and fun…
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