Posts by Kenny Smith
Whisky, fire and song make a great weekend
The Raasay Distillery celebrated its fourth year of Whisky, Fire & Song in tremendous style at the weekend with music, lanterns, torch-lit processions – and plenty of whisky. This year the festivities began on Friday night, with a night of Raasay Tunes in the Gathering Room at the Isle of Raasay Distillery and featured live…
Read MoreSingle malt has been finished in Château Cissac casks
The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd has unveiled the latest addition to its Wood Finish portfolio. They have launched the limited-edition Benromach Château Cissac Bordeaux Wood Finish 2010. The single malt Scotch whisky balances Benromach’s signature Speyside smokiness with rich red wine undertones. Benromach Château Cissac Bordeaux Wood Finish 2010 is matured in First Fill Bourbon…
Read MoreWild Wanderings: A Life Amongst Mountains
Phil Gribbon encompasses in a single book some of the most unbelievable stories lived during his 70 years of mountaineering in Wild Wanderings: A Life Amongst Mountains. The book is divided into ‘tales,’ each from a different expedition in which he makes and discoveries or encounters and overcomes new challenges. Gribbon paints a vivid picture,…
Read MoreSchools to receive copy of new Iolaire book
Schools are being presented with a book which marks the worst maritime UK disaster, as its centenary approaches. As part of the Dìleab (Legacy) project, all schools in the Western Isles will be gifted a signed copy of the new Acair publication, The Darkest Hour, which is the most comprehensive account to date of the Iolaire…
Read MoreCelebrating the centenary of the Artists’ Town
A short documentary looking at 100 years of the work of artists in Kirkcudbright has been released online. Over the years, it has become know as The Artists’ Town, a magnet for creatives and art lovers. The new short film, running to just over eight minutes, sees residents, artists and makers talk about why this…
Read MoreYoung talent recognised at Thistle Awards
The countdown to this year’s regional finals of the Scottish tourism Oscars is on. And to mark the occasion, a group of young rising stars of the industry celebrated their nomination with host Jennifer Reoch. Amy Paton (20) from Falkirk Community Trust and Craig MacDonald (20) owner of Transcend Escape Rooms and Wee Heroes in…
Read MoreSelf drive tours of Scotland from Capercaillie Escapes
If you are planning on exploring Scotland or looking for a great gift idea this Christmas, then look no further than Capercaillie Escapes. If you’ve been driven to distraction trying to think of the perfect present, this exciting holiday company offers uniquely tailored self-drive and escorted trips across Scotland allowing you to experience our great…
Read MoreThe secrets of Scottish dating are revealed
They say that food is the language of love, however survey results revealed that more than a QUARTER of Aberdeen’s singletons say that a coffee shop is the top destination for a first date. And in Glasgow, more than half of the city’s single population (58%) have confessed to suffering from first date jitters as they…
Read MoreJoint statement hits back at anti-shooting activists
Countryside and wildlife organisations have appealed for the Scottish Government-led review into grouse moor management to be allowed to take its course in the interests of rural Scotland. The British Association of Shooting and Conservation, The Scottish Countryside Alliance, Scottish Land & Estates and the Scottish Association of Country Sports issued a joint statement as…
Read MoreScottish exclusive whisky and mixer special pack
A Scotch whisky firm and a soft drinks company have joined forced to launch a limited-edition ‘special banded pack’. Whyte & Mackay are giving away a bottle of Schweppes ginger ale with 1L bottles of Whyte & Mackay Triple Matured Blended Scotch Whisky. The pack is exclusive to stores in Scotland. The initiative will add…
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