Posts by Kenny Smith
10 places every Macpherson should visit
Scotland welcomes millions of visitors each year, many of them of Scots descent returning to discover their roots. Here, we present ten places that all members of Clan Macpherson should visit before they die. 1. Loch Ness The Clan Chattan was founded by Gillicattan Mor Mac Gillespic, who settled on the east side of Loch…
Read MoreReece Witherspoon – the American belle from Scotland
Hollywood move star Reese Witherspoon is A-class Hollywood royality. She’s won an Oscar, and the hearts of a nation, with her acting, in a huge variety of roles. But what’s less well known as that, despite her southern drawl, she’s of Scots ancestry. It was her role as Elle Woods in the 2001 breakout hit…
Read MoreTen fantastic facts about Clan Macpherson
Scottish clans have long and proud history – and some moments are spoken of with more pride than others! Here are ten important facts every aspiring member of Clan Macpherson should know. 1. The name Macpherson comes from the Gaelic ‘Mac a’ Phersain’, meaning ‘son of the parson’. Mhuirich Cattanach, fourth chief of Clan Chattan,…
Read MoreThe monarch who loved Scots’ spooky traditions
Queen Victoria had a fascinations with the spooky goings on at her Highland retreat of Balmoral. Her interest started properly in 1866 when, after paying a visit to Mrs Grant, mother of John Grant, the head keeper at Balmoral, on the afternoon of 31 October she saw children carrying torches, and bonfires appearing on the…
Read MoreUse up those leftovers in this bubble and squeak recipe
Our trio of festive vegan recipes comes to an end today – and it’s a dish that you can’t help but enjoy. Today, we present our third vegan-friendly recipe from Gregor Law, this time for Vegan Bubble and Squeak Savoury Christmas Pudding. Gregor said: ‘There is no better time than Christmas to have some fun…
Read MoreFormer crofts offer a rare chance to buy on Iona
A charming former croft house on the idyllic Isle of Iona has hit the market. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram’s Oban office, house hunters seeking the serenity of life on an island while living in a home filled with character are being offered this exceptionally rare opportunity with Lagnagiogan. Situated in the heart of…
Read MoreOn the ninth day of Christmas… Hotel du Vin Edinburgh
On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of weddings. Hotel du Vin Edinburgh provides the perfect backdrop for weddings and civil partnerships as you glide elegantly from ceremony to celebration and beyond – all orchestrated flawlessly by your own personal wedding planner. Nestled deep in Edinburgh’s Old Town…
Read MoreA tasty tradition from Canada to try out
A Canadian tradition is coming to Scotland this weekend. Founder of renowned Bross Bagels, Larah Bross, is bringing her favourite Montreal tradition to Edinburgh this Saturday and Sunday. To start the Christmas holidays off in style, she will be serving her favourite Canadian treat – ‘Sugaring off’ which is the act or process of converting…
Read MoreWhisky hotel marks its 125th birthday in style
The Craigellachie Hotel in Speyside, known as one of the best whisky hotels in the world, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this month. The hotel is owned by businessman Piers Adam whose father had an affinity with Speyside after spending time in the region during the war. One of his last wishes was to travel…
Read MoreBringing salmon back to river after two centuries
The UK’s longest rock ramp construction is set to return salmon and other fish species to a Scottish river for the first time in over 200 years. In the first project of its kind in Scotland, RiverLife has begun to transform the River Avon and the River Almond in West Lothian through a mixture of…
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