Posts by Kenny Smith
First names revealed for this year’s Oban Live
Argyll’s biggest outdoor live music event Oban Live will be the only place in Scotland in 2019 to see multi-award winning Irish quartet We Banjo 3. Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Lucy Spraggan, Elephant Sessions, Talisk and JigJam are also amongst the first confirmed acts to join headliners Skerryvore at their signature event next year. Tickets…
Read MoreEnjoy perfect haggis and tatties for Burns Night
Burns Night is just over three weeks away, and many of us will already be planning out Burns Suppers. Haggis, neeps and tatties is a combination that’s famous the world over, and courtesy of Scotty Brand, we present a serving suggestion for haggis and perfect mashed potatoes. Opt for a butchers haggis or quality supermarket…
Read MoreTurner in January exhibition opens its doors
A dramatic depiction of Robert Stevenson’s engineering marvel, the Bell Rock Lighthouse, is shining its light at the National Galleries of Scotland’s seasonal Turner exhibition this month. The work is by Britain’s most celebrated artist Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), and can be seen until 31 January. In 2019, this much-loved annual exhibition is supported…
Read MoreRomantic getaway awaits after refurbishment
A boutique Edinburgh city centre hotel which was refurbished following a devastating fire is offering a romantic getaway. Nira Caledonia reopened its doors to the public just in time for summer following a ÂŁ1.4 million intensive project to restore half of the hotel devastated by a fire in 2017. The Stockbridge establishment called on the…
Read MoreTV and film success brings ÂŁ588million to Fife economy
Hit TV series Outlander and Netflix film Outlaw King helping bring 8.3m visitors to Fife, contributing ÂŁ588 million to the economy. This three per cent increase in value from ÂŁ570 million is thanks to national, local and international visitors from all over the world, and has generated tourism related employment for over 12,000 people in…
Read MoreLaser hair removal can make you beam and save time
Who’s ready to ditch lengthy, tedious grooming routines? To sleep in an extra five or ten minutes in the morning? To say ‘goodbye’ to pain and hassle – and ‘hello’ to gorgeous results? We thought so! So how can you do all of this? Laser hair removal. Many people consider laser hair removal because of…
Read MoreDesigns on success in attractive family home
A tremendous, spacious detached family home is now available in the Scottish Borders. Presented by Galbraith, Lowood provides spacious, thoughtfully designed and well appointed accommodation. The house benefits from solid fuel central heating which is provided by a large wood burning stove in the sitting room/dining room. The property also benefits from solar panels and…
Read MoreSequel to classic novel is full of intrigue
If you are looking for an adventure series to get stuck into, Castle Macnab book is certainly one to consider. As the sequel to John Buchan’s John Macnab, Robert J. Harris has created a novel full of intrigue which is played out in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Set in the 1920s, a group…
Read MoreRaising a glass to the home of Haig Club
A celebration of the largest grain distillery in Europe is taking place with a new exhibition. Researched and put together by The Friends of Methil Heritage with assistance from ON Fife curators, the exhibition explores the history of distilling in the Levenmouth area with The Angels’ Share: the Story of Cameronbridge Distillery. The Friends have…
Read MoreGlasgow shoppers are the UK’s most independent
Glasgow has been crowned as the UK’s most ‘independent’ city, new research has revealed. The research, conducted by business finance provider Liberis, looked into where the hotspots for independent retailers are, looking at the number of local businesses per capita in 20 major cities, as well discovering which demographics are most supportive towards small local…
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