Posts by Kenny Smith
Scots building closes for a £22million revamp
A historic Scots venue is to undergo a major £22million refurbishment. Paisley Town Hall hosted a sell-out festive family ceilidh before the doors closed, until it re-opens in 2021 as a major venue attracting events and people to the town. The festive ceilidh featuring traditional Scottish music and dancing has been a popular event for…
Read MoreChoose art prints from a world-class collection
The National Galleries of Scotland collection of over 100,000 artworks ranges from the Renaissance to the present day. You can choose a high-quality art print of one of these masterpieces using the Galleries online custom prints service. Every day, wake up and enjoy your morning coffee with a Titian in your kitchen, or later in the evening…
Read MoreWork set to begin on new whisky visitor experience
A key milestone has been passed in the plans for a major transformation of the Glenkinchie Distillery visitor experience. East Lothian Council has formally granted planning permission for the development. Following the green light from planners, work is expected to begin on the expansion of the distillery visitor experience in the new year. Under the…
Read MoreGearing up for Scotland’s 2019 poetry festival
Scotland’s International Poetry Festival has announced an outstanding line-up of talent as it prepares for the event in March. The StAnza festival will open in St Andrews with a special gala performance featuring a selection of headline poets reading and performing, intertwined with music, film and art. This will launch the five-day festival with a…
Read MoreNorth east gin festival returns next month
A gin festival is to be held in the north east of Scotland in February. After this success of this year’s GIN:NE event, it will be returning to Inverurie, in Aberdeenshire, on Saturday 2 February and Sunday 3 February 2019. It will take place in Inverurie Town Hall. A spokesman said: ‘There will be the…
Read MoreWonderful views over the sea to Orkney
An impressive home on the north coast of Scotland offering views over the sea to Orkney is now available for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Old Scrabster House is in the coastal hamlet of Scrabster close to Thurso in Caithness. The property is in a delightful setting with spectacular elevated views over Scrabster beach…
Read MoreHighlands and islands in top 10 must see 2019 places
Scotland’s Highlands and islands have been named as one of the world’s must visit top regions for 2019. Travel authority, Lonely Planet, has revealed that the regions have been listed amongst its top 10 ‘Best in Travel’ destinations for 2019 – the only Scottish destination to be included. The region receives the accolade in the…
Read MorePanoramic views over the countryside
A charming steading conversion surrounded by tranquil countryside has been brought to the property market. Commanding wonderful panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, 2 The Cotts is quietly positioned in a lovely rural setting with generous garden, about two miles to the north of Anstruther in the heart of Fife’s sought-after and picturesque East Neuk.…
Read MoreScotland is all set for major exhibitions in 2019
A huge year lies ahead for National Museums Scotland in 2019. The completion of the transformation of the National Museum of Scotland’s iconic Victorian building in Edinburgh and a diverse and world-class programme of exhibitions means a fascinating world of discovery is ready. The 2019 programme will feature the unveiling of three new permanent galleries…
Read MoreGet your tickets for The Steamie at Hogmanay 2019
It’s been a Scottish favourite for decades – and The Steamie is coming to the SSE Hydro next Hogmany. Neil Laidlaw and Jason Haigh-Ellery present The Steamie, which has been a massive hit since it was first written by Tony Roper 31 years ago. Tickets are on sale for the production in 2019. It will…
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