Posts by Kenny Smith
You can’t go wrong with Glengarioch washed chocolate
East on the Green Chef Craig Wilson reveals all about the menu, suppliers and new gin garden at one of Aberdeenshire’s top fine dining restaurants. How would you describe the restaurant? A special occasion, fine dining restaurant with a strong focus on local ingredients and fresh produce. Tell us about the menu? Dishes are created…
Read MoreJust 3888 of final collectible edition are available
Johnnie Walker has announced the launch of the fifth and final edition in the John Walker & Sons Private Collection. 28 Year Old Midnight Blend is a smooth and indulgent Scotch whisky, which the distillers say is made to be shared among friends and best enjoyed after dinner. The John Walker & Sons Private Collection…
Read MoreThere’s a chance to work on hit show Outlander
It’s one of the most popular drama series in the world – and now Outlander is looking to recruit production staff in Scotland. Cumbernauld-based Sony Pictures Television TV Drama, Outlander have launched the recruitment for the Outlander Trainee Programme to support Season 5 when production gets underway at Wardpark Studios in the new year. Supported…
Read MoreStitch Up is a page turner you won’t put down
The fourth-instalment of the highly acclaimed Best Defence Mystery series has finally arrived. Now happily married with his young daughter safely at home, Robbie Munro’s life is finally an ordinary one. But with a past like his, that can’t last long. An old flame re-enters his life asking for help on an unexplained death. At…
Read MoreSalmon, grouse, pheasant, partridge and more at estate
An all-round sporting estate with a historic setting in the heart of Highland Perthshire is now available to purchase. Presented by Strutt & Parker, Urrard has a reputation as one of the most accessible Highland sporting estates where it is possible to enjoy the rare combination of salmon fishing, grouse shooting, driven pheasant and partridge shooting,…
Read MoreFarmers can benefit from three key areas
Many Scottish farmers could benefit from commercial opportunities in three key sectors which offer the potential to transform their businesses. That’s the view of leading independent rural property consultants Galbraith, the renewable energy, forestry and tourism sectors are still offering attractive returns. Speaking at the firm’s farming seminar for 160 industry figures today (Friday), Ian…
Read MoreWe bring you part three of our short story Foxcastle
Today, we bring your part three of our exclusive online short story, Foxcastle. Foxcastle is part of Sylvia Townsend Warner’s last collection of short stories, Kingdoms of Elfin. These are glorious dark fantasies, of which five are set in Scotland, The Five Black Swans, The Climate of Exile, The Late Sir Glamie, The Occupation and…
Read MoreScotland’s biggest fireworks display to light up the skies
The largest fireworks display in Scotland is set to take place in Ayrshire as the pyrotechnic genius behind the London Olympics and The Queen’s Jubilee celebrations lights the fuse at Dumfries House. More than 5000 guests are expected to attend the event, which will feature a display of 30 minutes long using around two-and-a-half tonnes…
Read MoreA real appreciation of Scotland’s national drink
Whisky is Scotland’s national drink, which is appreciated across the world. Unforgettable whisky moments are shared ones, which is why membership to The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is a Christmas gift any whisky fan – whether newly interested or hardcore adventurer – will be overjoyed to receive. Only members of the SMWS can access…
Read MoreShort-term rental trade body holds conference
Scotland’s self-catering industry held a hugely successful conference. The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) has held a record-breaking event as part of its 40th anniversary year celebrations. Over 300 delegates, industry experts, and public sector stakeholders descended on Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel for the annual meeting of the sector. This year’s conference was the biggest gathering…
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