Posts by Kenny Smith
Contemporary luxury in the Scottish capital
Everyone enjoys a break, especially with the chance to indulge in contemporary luxury. Perfectly positioned at the intersection of some of Edinburgh’s most historic streets, the Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh embodies the city’s vibrant, creative and charismatic appeal that it is known and loved for. The hotel boasts striking views of the city,…
Read MoreVisit The Three Chimneys on the original Love Island
For any one lucky in love or on the quest to find it, February and Saint Valentine’s Day are special times to be together. Where better to retreat than the enchanting Isle of Skye… which ever since the desperate escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora Macdonald has eternally been hallmarked by love? The romance of Skye…
Read MoreEnjoy family time at Mains of Taymouth
We all enjoy spending time with our families, and there’s nothing better than a break with our nearest and dearest. A family run 5 star self catering estate, within an hour’s drivetime of the Central Belt, Mains of Taymouth is the ideal place for your family to enjoy an indulgent break. Choose from stunning four…
Read MoreFinalists revealed for 2019 Taste Local Awards
A shortlist of 21 local businesses has been announced as finalists in the Taste Local Awards 2019. The awards celebrate the use of local food by food and drink businesses in Skye and Lochalsh. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony to be held at the Sligachan Hotel on the Isle of Skye…
Read MoreSwap unwanted presents for a thrilling escape
If you’re still looking at a Christmas present you’ve put in a cupboard and sighing, then you can swap it for something different. Those fed up of opening presents that won’t ever be used or worn, Escape Hunt Edinburgh is launching a Christmas Gift Amnesty, and offering to swap unwanted gifts for a discount on…
Read MoreJo takes the title as Britain’s top business woman
A Scot took the crown in a search for Britain’s best business woman. The search for the nation’s best business women brought together a host of inspirational women at an illustrious awards ceremony at Wembley Stadium for the finals of the National Business Women’s Awards 2018. The awards, which cover every aspect of business, from…
Read MoreA guide to the best of British shooting estates
The Great Shoots: Britain’s Finest Shooting Estates by Brian P Martin has been revised and revamped and is now in its third edition. For all those field sports and countryside fanatics out there, the book is one that has to feature on the bookshelves. Though it does not provide a ‘how-to’ guide on shooting, nor…
Read MoreYou could be logging in to a superb property
A beautiful log cabin with four bedrooms, two reception rooms and a sauna is now available. Presented by Galbraith, Balnabrechan Lodge in Angus is a delightful smallholding extending to some 9.83 acres in total. Balnabrechan Lodge is a fine timber framed log cabin under a tiled roof set within its own garden ground and located separately…
Read MoreDouglas Laing start 2019 with limited edition whisky
An award-winning Scotch whisky firm has unveiled a limited edition line extension – Timorous Beastie 12 Years Old at Cask Strength. Douglas Laing & Co, has revealed a new variant of the Highland Malt brand is bottled at 54.4% alcohol strength and complements the core range – the classic, non-age-statement Timorous Beastie Highland Malt, and…
Read MoreScots select lentil soup as their favourite
Forget modern gourmet or innovative twists, when it comes to enjoying a bowl of soup it is official: Scottish consumers love the classics, with lentil soup voted as a 2019 meal winner. With National Soup Month taking place in January. and soup season in full swing, Scotty Brand – who make a range of freshly…
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