Posts by Kenny Smith
Bruichladdich whiskies mark Chinese New Year
Bruichladdich has unveiled single malt whiskies to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Bruichladdich Black Art 09.1 is being released internationally in time for the Chinese New Year. The new expressions are Bruichladdich Black Art 09.1 and Octomore 12 Series, which are now available in Singapore, having been released in the UK last November. The Chinese…
Read MoreTry this haggis-spiced crème brule recipe at home
Fancy something different for Burns Night? We’ve got a haggis-spiced crème brulee recipe for you! This was created with Atholl Brose ice cream by Scott Davies, Head Chef at The Three Chimneys on Skye. Scott said: ‘For me, the true spices of haggis are coriander seeds, mace, nutmeg and black pepper. These flavours naturally work…
Read MoreFeragaia offers an alcohol-free way of toasting the Bard
A Scottish alcohol-free spirit is offering the chance to toast the Bard without booze on Burns Night. With a nod to the national bard, Feragaia pays homage to Scotland’s artistic imprint on the world. Distilled in the Scottish lowlands, this spirit brings together 14 land and sea botanicals encapsulating a profound and unique experience –…
Read MoreThe life of tragic Scots star Lena Zavaroni on stage
A new production based on the life of Scots singer Lena Zavaroni is set to debut this spring. Feather Productions, in association with the Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock, presents the world premiere of a new play with music, Lena, by Tim Whitnall, with a cast featuring TV star Jon Culshaw. Lena will premiere at…
Read MoreHolywood headliner for Nae Ordinary Burns Supper
Hollywood and Broadway star Alan Cumming will bring some Hollywood sparkle to this year’s Nae Ordinary Burns Supper — the annual fundraiser hosted by singer and producer Fiona Kennedy which has generated over £400,000 for charity in the past decade. The January 25th bash takes place online this year, with guests and entertainers joining from…
Read MoreScotch Malt Whisky Society ready for Big Burns Bash
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society will host a virtual Big Burns Bash to celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns. And at the same time, they will be appreciating the finest Scotch malt whisky from the world’s most entertaining whisky club. Taking place on Thursday January 27 (8pm until 10pm GMT) members and non-members…
Read MoreExploring the Southern Upland Way from home
A Scots actor continues on his trip along the Southern Upland Way in tonight’s episode Iain Robertson Rambles. With 71 miles left to tackle on the Southern Upland Way, River City and former Rab C Nesbitt star Iain is joined by photographer Elaine Livingston on the walk across to Traquair. At Traquair House the duo…
Read MoreFarmers urged to take part in the bird count
The call is going out to the Scotland’s farmers, gamekeepers and land managers to take part in the GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count in 2022 from February 4 – 20. The Big Farmland Bird Count has been organised by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust every year since 2014 to encourage farmers and gamekeepers to…
Read MoreManagers revealed for new Gordon & MacPhail distillery
Gordon & MacPhail has put the management team is in place to run their new distillery being built on the outskirts of Grantown on Spey. Distillery manager Mhairi Winters and visitor experience manager Andy Kitchin are already hard at work getting ready to begin whisky production and to welcome visitors from summer 2022. The pair…
Read MoreA refreshing change to the usual Tartan Noir heroes
Charles McGarry has used originality and a vivid imagination to craft a story which adds something refreshingly new to the Tartan Noir genre. His central character, Leo Moran, described by the Scot as ‘a private detective with a passion for fine food and wine’, is a unique addition to Scottish crime fiction, reinvigorating the usual…
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