Posts by Kenny Smith
Big names will kick off new BBC Scotland channel
Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sande, award-winning actor Mark Bonnar, comedy legends Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill and a raft of new talent and documentaries showcasing modern Scotland, are lined up to feature on the new BBC Scotland television channel launching next month. Newly-commissioned programmes, span the genres from factual, entertainment and arts to comedy, drama, news…
Read MoreScots keep their calm when they’re on the road
Scots drivers are among the least stressed in the UK. A third of Brits regularly drive while stressed – and half of them believe other motorists are to blame, a study has found. The research was conducted by insurers Swinton Group, which has teamed up with road safety charity IAM RoadSmart on a campaign to…
Read MoreDermalclinic expands to open in Aberdeen
A successful Edinburgh aesthetic treatment clinic is expanding with the opening of a new premises in Aberdeen. Dermalclinic has launched Alevere by dermalclinic, a weight loss treatment which grew in popularity by 13% at its Edinburgh centre last year. Alevere by dermalclinic, a medically supervised weight loss programme, is designed to help residents of Aberdeen…
Read MoreBeat the winter blues with a fantastic break
Avoid the winter blues with an indulgent treat at Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa with dinner, bed and breakfast for £195 per room per night for two sharing. Warm yourself in front of the fire in the luxurious lounge while admiring the magnificent views of the beautiful gardens and Ayrshire Coast before being treated to…
Read MoreYour wedding day will be made so special in Scotland
Create your most romantic, intimate and truly unique wedding day at the luxurious Lochgreen House Hotel and Spa. With a spectacular coastal backdrop, the stunning Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa is set in 30 acres of beautifully manicured gardens and woodlands, making it picture perfect, in beautiful Troon, South Ayrshire. A full range of wedding…
Read MoreScottish Snowdrop Festival will be blooming lovely
Scotland is set to look blooming lovely as it hosts spectacular flower festivals. Signaling the end of winter and the promise of spring, the Scottish Snowdrop Festival will showcase some of Scotland’s most beautiful snowdrop collections from 25 January to 11 March 2019. More than 60 events will take place nationwide in celebration of the…
Read MoreSaying it with flowers – and a Botanical Bouquet
Edinburgh Gin is launching a gin-first, Botanical Bouquets, in time for Valentine’s Day. The Scottish distiller has played Cupid, coupling up two of Valentine’s most sought after gifts – flowers and gin. Using the same botanicals as the blushing pink recipe of Edinburgh Gin Valentine’s, each striking bouquet contains an arrangement of charming chamomile daisies,…
Read MoreIt’s your chance to own a 16th century Scottish castle
A spectacular historic castle set in sweeping grounds bordered by the River Almond is now for sale. Presented to the market by Savills, Illieston Castle in Broxburn, West Lothian, is thought to date back to the late 15th or early 16th century It is approached down a tree lined avenue, with a pair of intricate baroque…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker and Hawksmoor in Burns Night pairing
Johnnie Walker has teamed up with Hawksmoor in Edinburgh for a special Burns Night celebration in the heart of the city. Taking place on Burns Night – Friday 25 January – Hawksmoor, at 23 West Register Street, is opening the doors to its grand dining hall for an evening of feasting with Johnnie Walker providing…
Read MoreDelight as Mull spirits company takes bronze award
An Isle of Mull based spirits company has won an international taste award for its gin. Whitetail Gin, based at Tiroran, has been awarded bronze in the World Gin Awards. Distilled in collaboration with Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers, Whitetail Gin is a bronze winner in the UK London Dry Gin category. With over 4000…
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