Posts by Kenny Smith
Drug networks target rural and coastal Scotland
The charity Crimestoppers has this week launched a campaign to highlight the pain and suffering that criminals from English cities are inflicting on vulnerable people in Scotland’s rural and coastal towns. The campaign aims to raise awareness of County Lines, which is when criminals from major cities such as Liverpool, Manchester, London and Birmingham are…
Read MoreDewar’s launches Chinese New Year gift tin in Asia
A limited edition and travel retail exclusive Dewar’s 18YO Chinese New Year gift tin is now on sale in stores across Asia Pacific and at Dubai Airport. The demand for Dewar’s in Asia Pacific GTR is growing fast with strong double-digit sales growth year on year. Amongst Chinese shoppers, its popularity is even stronger with…
Read MoreScots aquarium joins the fight against sea pollution
A Scottish marine facility is joining aquariums from around the world to help tackle the serious issue of plastic pollution. Huge quantities of plastic waste pollute our seas and coastlines, threatening most marine species all over the world – and Macduff Marine Aquarium in Aberdeenshire is doings its bit to help with the problem. The…
Read MoreTaking time with your Dhansak is so rewarding
We bring you the second of our tasty Indian recipes this week, courtesy of Chaakoo in Glasgow. Chaakoo’s first goal was to be embraced by the food-lovers of Glasgow and within 10 weeks of opening they held the top spot on TripAdvisor above the other 2000 restaurants in Glasgow. They’ve remained in the top 20…
Read More7 dopamine rich comfort foods for Blue Monday
Blue Monday falls on January 21 this year, and is typically the day where most Scots feel a bit blue following the celebrations of Christmas and the long stretch until January payday. Forget ‘New Year, New You’, Gousto wants to spread a bit of ‘New Year cheer’ with a fantastic list of comforting food ideas & the…
Read MoreGothic mansion offers original period features
An beautifully presented Category A Listed Victorian Gothic mansion with outstanding original features is now on the market. Presented for sale by Savills , Dalmoak Castle, near Dumbarton, is a Category A Listed castellated Tudor style Gothic mansion built circa 1866-1869 by the architect Alexander Watt (1827-1890) for John Aiken (1801-1875). The house was then…
Read MoreScotland in the 19th century lives on in 3D
Most people assume that 3D imaging and virtual reality are relatively modern technologies. However, they were developed in St Andrews 170 years ago. Peter Blair has selected 3D images from his own collection to create a Victorian virtual reality tour of Scotland. A cardboard stereoscope is included with the book which allows you to view…
Read MoreSpecial ticket offer for shows at Dynamic Earth
Edinburgh’s five-star attraction, Dynamic Earth, is offering two for the price of one with its incredible ShowDome films this month. For the entire month, visitors can enjoy the spectacular 360 degree graphics and surround sound of the ShowDome twice with their Dynamic Earth day ticket. Four different films will be shown each day: Supervolcanoes; We are Stars; We…
Read MoreEnjoy some low budget days out in Aberdeen
Bordered by the breathtaking Cairngorms National Park to the west and coastline to the east, Aberdeen’s stunning location means there is always something to do in the area without breaking the bank. The city also boasts a number of free walking tours, museums, and galleries – handy to know if student funds are running low.…
Read MoreWatch Olympian Eve Muirhead try human curling
Olympic curler Eve Muirhead is aiming to sweep to victory in a fun new sport – human curling! Eve had a go at human curling – or go-nutting as it’s sometimes called – on the ice at intu Braehead near Glasgow and reckons the wacky spin-off from real curling could catch on. The 28-year-old has…
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