Posts by Kenny Smith
The future of food and what we’ll be eating
Foods – you never quite know what’s in fashion at the moment. One minute we’re being told the thing we should eat is quinoa, the next day it’s cous cous – it really is quite hard to keep up. Scotland’s chefs share the ingredients, flavours and trends we can expect to see more of this…
Read MoreA limited edition dram to mark the Macallan Distillery
A new whisky celebrating the creation of the Macallan’s new distillery is being released. Genesis Limited Edition marks the construction of the iconic distillery in a unique collaboration with internationally acclaimed architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. The special bottling tells the distinctive story of senior partner and lead architect Graham Stirk’s vision for the…
Read MoreWorld ceilidh festival holding annual city session
Knockengorroch, Scotland’s world ceilidh festival, is to hold its annual city session in Edinburgh next month. On Friday, 8 February, the international ground breaking A Tribe Called Red will perform. The Canadian First Nations’ DJ and producers play ‘powwow step’, blending instrumental hip hop, reggae, moombahton and dubstep-influenced dance music with elements of First Nations music, particularly…
Read MoreNew podcast series explores enduring appeal of Burns
A new podcast series exploring Robert Burns’ enduring legacy has been launched this week to mark Burns Night. Scottish creatives, poets and academics feature in #TaeTheBard, as leading Burns expert, Dr Pauline Mackay, chats with creatives and expert guests on Burns’ influence on different strands of Scottish culture and how this remains relevant today. With…
Read MoreUK limited edition Discovery to mark 30 years
Land Rover is to mark the 30th anniversary of its Discovery with a limited-edition exclusively for UK customers. Based on the Discovery Sd6 SE, the ‘Anniversary Edition’ features 22” wheels, fixed panoramic glass roof, privacy glass, a 380W MeridianTM sound system and a choice of metallic paint as standard. A total of 400 Anniversary Editions…
Read MorePerth is put in the picture – literally – by artist Carl
A breathtaking hand-drawn giant sketch of Perth is set to be unveiled. Residents of the Fair City will soon be able to experience a unique perspective of Perth, in an intricately detailed and massive hand-drawn illustration, which will take the break away. From a distance, the giant 3 metre by 1 metre sketch looks like…
Read MoreMaster the winter walkies with these five tips
Winter walks with your dog can be a challenging experience as cold weather, ice and even snow can make a 10-minute walk feel like a marathon. However, by listening to your dog and using the right equipment, a winter walk doesn’t have to be something to fear. Company of Animals, leading dog training and behaviour…
Read MoreForum nets a generous donation from anglers
Anglers who fish on the River Tweed have made a generous donation, before the start of the new salmon fishing season. Before they can cast their lines on 2 February, Borders environmental charity, Tweed Forum has been presented with a £1,986 donation from anglers who fish on the river and its tributaries, thanks to the…
Read MoreSinger Tommy brings his famous voice to Scotland
A legendary Irish singer is set to perform in Glasgow. Described as The Voice of Ireland, Tommy Fleming has announced a live dates in Glasgow o bring his acclaimed sound to his hugely loyal fanbase. Supporting his recently released live album, Voice of Hope II, as well as his latest studio release, All I Can,…
Read MoreThe Brexit effect is hitting Scotland’s licensed trade
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association say Brexit is already having a massive impact on its members. The SLTA today releases its Christmas/New Year On-trade Market Review, sponsored by KPMG UK, containing key insights on Scotland’s burgeoning food and drink sector and the Brexit impact. Some key points from this were: 17% of hospitality outlets in…
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