Posts by Kenny Smith
Seafood and lamb help crown surf ‘n’ turf champion
The head chef from an Aberdeenshire restaurant has triumphed in the Scotch Lamb PGI Surf ‘n’ Turf Chef of the Year competition. Ross Cochrane, from The Rothesay Rooms in Ballater, was crowned the winner of the competition after impressing judges with a dish he created by combining Scottish seafood and Scotch Lamb PGI. The 33-year-old beat…
Read MoreArdkinglas: The Biography of a Highland Estate
In her third book, Ardkinglas: The Biography of a Highland Estate, Christina Noble returns home to explore her roots. The story begins in 1905, when the estate she grew up on was built, and travels to the present. Her gained perspective grants her narration a bittersweet wisdom, but her love of the estate infects the…
Read MoreScots Baronial mansion for sale for £1.7 million
Ormiston House is an exceptional Scots Baronial ‘B Listed’ house set in spectacular secluded grounds. Dating from 1851 and presented by Strutt & Parker, it was built for Archibald Wilkie, to a design by David Bryce, the well-known Scottish architect, whose works include a number of other large country houses, as well as the former…
Read MoreDundee set for North Hop food and drink festival
A popular Scottish themed food and drink festival is preparing to take up residence inside a giant pop-up marquee at Apex City Hotel in Dundee later this month. The 1,125 square metre marquee is set to host a series of unique events and festivals, including Spirit of North Hop Dundee, celebrating Scottish spirits and much…
Read MoreOld Curiosity Gin will be in the pink this Christmas
Luxury gin brand Old Curiosity will be in the pink this Christmas with its first, colour-changing festive gin. Rather than the classic Christmas reds, this year the innovative Edinburgh distillery’s unique new tipple transforms from a festive blush to a vibrant pink when mixed with tonic water. The bespoke bottling gets its magical, colour-changing properties…
Read MoreMenu and revamp open new chapter at New Chapter
One of Edinburgh’s best hidden eating gems has revealed a new look in time for the festive season – alongside a delicious new winter menu. Award-winning family-run restaurant New Chapter, tucked away on Eyre Place, just a stone’s throw from George Street and Stockbridge, has been a favourite of locals since opening three years ago…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin toasted by a galaxy of stars
Edinburgh Gin has celebrated its debut as the Official Spirit of the 2018 British Academy Scotland Awards. The star-studded event – considered the most prestigious date in the film and television calendar – is a celebration of Scottish talent and outstanding creative contribution. The red carpet was host to a show-stopping guest list of Hollywood…
Read MoreThrowback Thursday to a special steam visitor
The Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway had a visitor of note in 2013. Central Scotland’s steam railway by the Firth of Forth is run by the Scottish Railway Preservation Society. And they welcomed the 60009 Union of South Africa, an LNER Class A4 steam locomotive built in Doncaster in 1937, to their tracks. It is one…
Read MoreChristmas is coming with a Nativity to behold
Christmas is coming – trees and decorations are going up in shops, movies are appearing on TV, and right now, there’s a nativity being performed in Glasgow. But this isn’t just any nativity, as it’s Nativity! – The Musical, currently being performed at the King’s Theatre in Glasgow. Based on the hit film of the…
Read MoreHigh flying adored with Webster Adventures
Hot air ballooning remains a sought after gift experiences, with the romance of a serene and intimate flight across rolling countryside appealing to all ages. And it makes an ideal wedding proposal venue! Kinross based Webster Adventures is Scotland’s premier provider, flying a distinctive orange balloon on a variety of itineraries with take-off from Perth…
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