Posts by Kenny Smith
Line of Duty star is first at Tennent’s visitor centre
Line of Duty star Martin Compston was the first person to visit the new Tennent’s visitor centre in Glasgow, which opens to the public today. With his character Anti-Corruption Unit Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott often acclaimed for leading the investigative charge, Martin proved he too could be first to a story, as he became the…
Read MoreCarry on the festivities at Mussellburgh
The festivities no longer have to end after Hogmanay as Scotland’s revellers can blow away any January Blues, continue the celebrations and start 2019 in style with the New Year’s Day Raceday at Musselburgh Racecourse. Fast becoming the ultimate place to be on the first Bank Holiday of the New Year, tickets to the five…
Read MoreSerene Santa’s Grotto for children with autism
Santa’s farmyard cottage will become a serene haven for children with autism and their families on 1 December. Almond Valley have teamed up with Lothian Autistic Society to offer exclusive visits to Santa for children who may get distressed with loud music, flashing lights and long queues. Instead of a bright, noisy environment, Santa will…
Read MoreA train of thought for the northern railway line
If you’ve ever been fortunate enough in life to have taken the train to the north and west of Inverness, you’ve been on one of the most scenic train routes in Britain. The route provides an incredible variety of natural beauty, showcasing lochs and mountains, moorland and farmland, and an incredible coastline. This route has…
Read MoreSecrets of silver at the Glenmorangie Lecture
The secrets of silver are to be revealed at this year’s Glenmorangie Annual Lecture. Taking place at the National Museum of Scotland, this year’s event will see design critic and curator Corinne Julius explain how leading silversmiths are reworking the heritage of their craft, pushing the boundaries of silver as a material and using it…
Read MoreIt’s a ho ho home run for Santa at Bowhill
On the first day of December, Santas and elves of all ages will gather at the grounds of Bowhill House in Selkirk to spread festive cheer. They will be taking part in a one mile or 5km fun run. Santas and elves will be rewarded with festive treats to heat themselves up after the race…
Read MoreVisitScotland encourage people to shop local
Ballater’s VisitScotland iCentre is the venue for a festive Shop Local ‘Meet the Maker’ event later this week. There will be an opportunity for visitors to not only buy unique and locally-produced gifts at the event – part of Ballater Winter Festival – but to also meet the person who has created it. The iCentre…
Read MoreRising costs are biggest fear in Scots hotel sector
The fear of rising costs – caused by inflation, business rates, staffing and online travel agency (OTA) fees – is the biggest threat facing the hotel sector in Scotland according to industry experts. Just under half of those surveyed at Addleshaw Goddard’s inaugural Scottish Hotels Conference in Edinburgh prioritised rising costs (46%) ahead of an…
Read MoreScottish Field readers turn film critics for Outlaw King
The new Robert the Bruce film Outlaw King been on Netflix for a couple of weeks now. The reviews of the professional critics were split down the middle, with some enjoying it, and others not so much. Starring American actor Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce, with a cast including James Cosmo, it seems it’s…
Read MoreTalented five young composers join RSNO’s hub
Five emerging UK composers have been selected to benefit from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s RSNO Composers’ Hub. This is the fourth annual initiative to develop the talents of individuals in the early stages of their careers. Alex Paxton, Allan X Chen, Nicholas Olsen, Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade and Sarah Lianne Lewis have been selected as the…
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