Posts by Kenny Smith
Helping hand for Scotland’s creative businesses
A programme of support for creative businesses in the Highlands and Islands is set to take place. XpoNorth on the Road is set to offer an exceptional experience for attendees, regardless of what stage you’re at in your creative journey. The next XpoNorth on the Road event will take place at Ironworks Venue in Inverness…
Read MoreHeart-warming play Glasgow Girls set for theatre run
A life-affirming Scottish playbased on real-life events starts a theatrical run in Glasgow this week. Cora Bissett and David Greig’s drama Glasgow Girls is running at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow, from Tuesday 15-Saturday 19 January. Filled with song-and-dance, Glasgow Girls is based on the true story of seven teenagers from Drumchapel, whose lives changed forever…
Read MoreTartan and tweed give the perfect look for Burns Night
With Burns Night just over a week away, there’s no excuse for not looking the part if you’re heading to a Burns Supper. Holland Cooper Edinburgh has some top picks to wear to the occasion, whether you are celebrating at home or heading out for the night, from classic Scottish tartans to traditional tweeds. If…
Read MoreCountry properties still sell despite Brexit fears
A leading Scottish property consultancy says that the market for country properties continues to defy expectations and has not been affected by Brexit uncertainty. Galbraith’s residential sales for the third quarter of 2018 (the last quarter where all sales have been completed) showed an increase of 10 per cent compared with the same period in…
Read MoreEdinburgh hosting new Burns & Beyond event
Edinburgh’s brand-new Burns&Beyond Festival is getting set to take place. Organisers Unique Events today announced the full line-up for the Culture Trail taking place on Saturday 26 January in the centre of Edinburgh. Audiences will be led on a trail around landmark and secret venues in Edinburgh’s Old & New Towns to discover a spectacular…
Read MoreWorld premiere tour brings Medusa to Scotland
The world premiere of Medusa, from the Jasmin Vardimon Company, is coming to Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre. Directed and choreographed by Jasmin Vardimon, the work was co-commissioned by Sadlers Wells, Gulbenkian, Kent County Council, Dance East and Institute of Arts Barcelona, and will be revealed on Thursday, 21 February, at 7.30pm. Jasmin Vardimon continues the premiere…
Read MoreGame of Thrones Scotch whiskies set for release
Multi-award winning internationally-acclaimed TV series Game of Thrones is coming to an end – and it’s being marked with the release of Johnnie Walker whiskies. Joining White Walker by Johnnie Walker, a limited-edition blend inspired by the most enigmatic and feared characters on Game of Thrones — the White Walkers – comes the arrival of…
Read MoreExclusive Madeira cask finish whiskies released
A Scotch whisky which has become one of the best-selling in global travel retail is continuing its growth with the release of Madeira cask single malts. Aberfeldy Madeira Casks, was initially launched with Heinemann in stores worldwide. Dedicated marketing campaigns ran at Amsterdam Schiphol in September and at Frankfurt Terminal 2 in December along with…
Read MoreCeltic Connections ready to begin this week
The world-leading annual music festival Celtic Connections begins this Thursday (17 January) in Glasgow. It will open with around 100 young musicians from across Scotland and Showcase Scotland partner-country Galicia taking to the stage of the Main Auditorium at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, alongside some of the most well-respected Scottish musicians to have emerged since the…
Read MoreFive houseplants to help you beat Blue Monday
After an indulgent, festive season filled with parties, presents and sweet treats, returning to the ‘back to work’ routine can often leave us feeling blue. In the midst of the dark days of winter and with ‘Blue Monday’ (21 January) approaching, Dobbies Garden Centres has partnered with leading nutritionist Lily Soutter to provide her top…
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