Posts by Kenny Smith
Copper stills gently reawakened after 35 years of rest
Copper stills in a Scotch whisky distillery which have been slumbering since 1983 have been wakened. The beautiful copper pot stills of the Brora distillery, which have lain at rest since the distillery closed its doors in 1983, are now at the first stage of a journey that will see them once again making the…
Read MoreTourism winners are honoured at awards ceremony
Tourism talent in Central East and Tayside has been recognised in the country’s most prestigious tourism awards. A total of 14 tourism businesses struck gold at the Scottish Thistle Awards regional finals for the Central East and Tayside, which took place week at Prestonfield House Hotel in Edinburgh. The Scottish Thistle Awards is Scotland’s premier awards…
Read MoreMurder, mysteries and more with Granite Noir
The cream of crime fiction authors from around the world, a poisoned high tea party, Noir inspired cabaret and a specially commissioned Escape Room game are some of the highlights that audiences can expect at the third annual Granite Noir festival. Produced by Aberdeen Performing Arts, in partnership with the Belmont Filmhouse, Aberdeen City and…
Read MoreSpacious living in an immaculate modern villa
An immaculate modern villa offering handsomely proportioned living accommodation is available in Kinross-shire. Presented to the market by Rettie in Edinburgh, this home in Kellieside Park, by Milnathort, is set over one floor, and finished to an exacting standard of contemporary specification, with high quality fixtures and fittings. Built by the well-regarded construction firm, Premier…
Read MoreMajor exhibitions revealed for Scotland in 2019
A huge year lies ahead for National Museums Scotland. 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 at the…
Read MorePicture perfect at latest art exhibition
The next art exhibition by the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club is now underway. Coinciding with the exhibition, they also have a small Christmas shop of bird-related Christmas decorations, cards and small gifts. The wildlife paintings of Lucy Newton will be on show until 16 January at the club, based at Waterston House, Aberlady, in East Lothian,…
Read MoreRetirement living just got more comfortable
From the Lowlands to the Scottish Borders, retirement housing developments around Scotland have been benefiting from investments made by a leading housing provider. As part of its vision for the future, Bield Housing & Care has invested more than £5 million into improving its properties over the last 12 months. While upgrades have been made…
Read MoreSpuntini will be living La Vita local in city centre
A popular Italian restaurant in Glasgow is opening a new outlet in the city centre. La Vita Spuntini Gordon Street opened to the public in soft launch mode earlier this month. After La Vita Pizzeria restaurants on George Square and in Bishopbriggs, Piccolino E Vino in Newton Mearns and Spuntini Byres Road, the Gordon Street…
Read MoreThis bungalow is full of equestrian potential
A superb four-bedroom detached bungalow with excellent equestrian potential is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Hill House is a superb detached family home built in the early 1990s to an exceptionally high standard, and well designed to maximise on space whilst positioned to perfectly capture the surrounding countryside setting. The main entrance…
Read MoreThis townhouse will genuinely give you a lift
A detached townhouse property in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway is now on the property market – with a lift between its two floors. Presented by Galbraith, 18 Castle Street in Kirkcudbright was constructed some 15 years ago in a vacant plot forming the end of the garden from Custom House on the High…
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