Posts by Kenny Smith
MasterChef winner ready to serve up a special Burns Night
A special Burns Supper is taking place in St Andrews later this month. Executive chef and MasterChef: The Professionals winner, Derek Johnstone, will be teaming up with Richard Turner, chef and co-founder of London butcher Turner & George for a very special Burns Night Supper at 18, St Andrews on Tuesday, January 25. The rooftop…
Read MoreBurns Supper to support Doddie Weir’s foundation
More than 350 guests expected to attendLondon’s biggest Burns Night, in support of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation . On Tuesday, January 25, global event giants hastaworld and My Name’5 Doddie Foundation will present a tribute to Scotland’s Bard with a delicious combination of Scottish food and social good. The inaugural event is expected to…
Read MoreA farmhouse property packed full of potential
A Scots farmhouse in need of restoration has been brought to the property market. Presented by Bidwells, Dalnabo Farmhouse, in Ballinluig, is a detached 1.5 storey traditional stone and lime constructed farmhouse under a pitched timber-framed slate covered roof benefiting from a mix of timber framed and UPVC double glazing throughout. On the first floor…
Read MoreSimple shakshuka is a filling alternative
Ever tried a shakshuka ? No? Veganuary gives you the perfect excuse. We’re presenting recipes courtesy of four-time Sunday Times bestselling authors and co-creators of BOSH!, Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, who have sold more than one million copies of their plant-based cookbooks. Since they launched the BOSH! platform over five years ago, they have…
Read MoreBurns Night range launched at supermarket
Scots food producers have been given a huge boost ahead of Burns Night. To help Scots mark one of the most celebrated days in the calendar, Aldi Scotland has unveiled its Burns Night Specialbuy range, which includes Macaulay’s haggis for just 99p. Available at all 102 Scottish stores from today, Scots are guaranteed unbeatable bargains…
Read MoreFive great books to help you through winter
The dark nights are still here and the brightly-coloured lights are down. To brighten up our evenings, the Rare Birds Book Club is suggesting some winter reads to keep us entertained. – 2021 Rare Birds Books founder Rachel Wood has compiled her top winter reads to see you through the blustery nights and frosty mornings.…
Read MorePerthshire property market isn’t stopped by the pandemic
The Highland Perthshire property market is alive and kicking, despite the pandemic. The area, which is steeped in history, has become a popular recreational and tourist destination due to its spectacular scenery and accessibility from Central Scotland. Highland Perthshire boasts a number of attractions, as prices across Perthshire as a whole have risen in recent…
Read MoreThrilling adventures on the Orkney islands
Thrilling and close-up looks at the thriving outdoor activities scene in Scotland come to our TV screens tonight. Specialist presenters Duncan McCallum, Patrick Winterton and Lauren McCallum are joined by sports presenter Amy Irons, in this new series of the long-running show. The four episodes are airing weekly in the same slot. In this second…
Read MoreHarrods opens is first outlet in Scotland
A London icon has expanded its beauty business outside of England for the first time with the launch of H beauty Edinburgh. Luxury department store Harrods opened its newest H beauty store at St James Quarter, bringing world-leading experts in beauty, skincare, haircare and wellness to Edinburgh all under one roof. The opening marks the…
Read MoreHas your wild game hero been shortlisted?
Scottish game heroes need your help in the bid to win national titles. Following more than 250 businesses being nominated, the Eat Game Awards’ shortlist has been published ahead of a public vote to reveal this year’s wild game heroes. In its fourth year, the Eat Game Awards seek to celebrate and reward those who…
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