Posts by Kenny Smith
Love and war during the Jacobite risings
When her beloved husband decides to join the Jacobite cause – one that destroyed her family due to their support for the Catholic king, James II – Lady Winifred is left with a difficult choice. How much can she risk to keep her family together? Edwards gifts us an intricate story where love is pitted…
Read MoreCastle hosts exhibition on Wars of Independence
A brand new exhibition exploring the dramatic events that Edinburgh Castle endured during the Wars of Independence was officially opened today. ‘Fight for the Castle’ focusses on the historic stronghold’s many sieges as it changed hands between the Scots and English several times from 1286 to 1356. The castle is the most besieged in Britain.…
Read MoreProperty market is alive in Burns country
Property consultancy Galbraith is reporting an active Ayrshire property market in terms of property sales completed during the prime selling period from July to September this year. During this period, sales completed by Galbraith in Ayr increased by 43% in comparison to the same quarter of 2017. Many sales were delayed earlier in the year…
Read MoreA third of Scots not ready if extreme weather arrives
A new survey says the Scottish population are leaving themselves exposed and vulnerable to hazardous weather conditions. Research for insurance firm NFU Mutual shows that across Scotland people aren’t in a position to combat the effects of extreme weather this winter, and over a third (31%) of people admit to not being prepared at all.…
Read MoreItalian chef gives Edinburgh a pizza his talent
One of the world’s top pizzaioli is visiting Scotland to give a masterclass on how to make the perfect pizza to a lucky invited audience of Italian food lovers and restaurateurs. Giuseppe Pignalosa is flying in to Edinburgh from the home of pizza, Naples, to take part in a demonstration which forms a key feature…
Read MorePlenty to enjoy this festive season at Balgove Larder
One of Scotland’s most popular farm shops has put together a calendar of festive events this winter. Balgove Larder will have a sparkling Christmas night market, the opportunity to take part in Christmas wreath making classes and Christmas party evenings in the Steak Barn, at Strathtyrum Farm, St Andrews. The Christmas events begin with two…
Read MoreThe Scots fighting against the world’s toughest cancer
Scotland’s Pancreatic Cancer charity is today highlighting the fight against the deadly disease. Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day, and Pancreatic Cancer Scotland is highlighting the fact that of all the major cancers, pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate and the numbers have barely changed in the last five decades. In nearly every country,…
Read MoreHawick’s Common Riding to feature on television
The story of The Common Riding in a Scottish town is to feature in a TV documentary next week. For centuries, people in the Borders have been celebrating their history on horseback. The summer Common Ridings see townsfolk ‘ride out’ to commemorate the historic territory battles between the Scots and English and honour local patriots…
Read MoreEntries wanted for schools pipe band championships
A schools piping competition which is already the biggest in the world is set to grow even more. Organisers of next year’s Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships say they expect over 150 schools from across Scotland to be represented. Event organiser Patrick Gascoigne said the predicted boost is based on the number of school pupils…
Read MoreHat’s the way to do it for Children in Need
Leading outdoors retailer Blacks has joined forces with BBC Children in Need for the second year running. They are selling bespoke bobble hats and encouraging people to organise sponsored rambles to raise money for the charity. Blacks has created the bespoke Countryfile ramble bobble hat in aid of Children in Need. It forms part of…
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