Posts by Kenny Smith
Urgent help wanted in bid to save Kinloch Castle
A group has been set up to restore a beautiful Scottish castle to its former glory. Kinloch Castle on the island of Rum is a unique and wonderful time capsule. It nestles in the bay of Loch Scresort, surrounded by a shelter belt of trees, planted at the same time as the castle was built.…
Read MoreBrewgooder thanks the kind and jokes with cheapskates
Scottish beer brand Brewgooder congratulates or calls out customers for their support for ‘Honest Box scheme’. Not for profit beer Brewgooder has taken to social media to praise the legends and single out the bargain-hunters on the back of their ‘Honesty Box’ Campaign. The campaign which launched earlier this month, set out to prove how…
Read MoreEnjoy a gin with your afternoon tea at Blair Castle
Gin cocktails in beautiful surroundings are the perfect way to enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon. A festive afternoon tea is being held in the sumptuous surrounds of the Blair Castle Ballroom this festive season, where visitors can enjoy a gin cocktail tailored to your palate. The historic venue will open its doors to the public…
Read MoreMask will help you have a good night’s sleep
Who doesn’t enjoy a good night’s sleep? As the darker nights come in, it’s a bit of a struggle to want to leave your bed. One way to give yourself the chance of a glorious kip is with the Masters of Mayfair London Luxury Sleep Mask. This sleep mask is made from 100% natural, breathable…
Read MoreThis is the perfect home for equestrian lovers
A secluded highly attractive farm with extensive equestrian facilities is now on the property market. Presented for sale by Strutt & Parker, Whitehills Farm, near Banchory, Aberdeenshire, offers a highly desirable mix of space, privacy and accessibility. The south-facing country house provides comfortable and spacious family accommodation and benefits from a 92m² open plan kitchen,…
Read MoreThe perils of party season in the country
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing takes a light-hearted look at footwear considerations during party season. As I’m a country clothing retailer I assume that a sizeable proportion of our customers – or in this case readers – live in the country. Or at least have a passing relationship with life beyond the sulphurous…
Read MoreNew executive head chef has vision for the future
Four-star hotel The Bonham in Edinburgh has appointed the award-winning Chris MacDiarmid as its new executive head chef. Chris, who brings more than 30 years’ experience within the hospitality industry, has worked at various restaurant and hotels across the UK including The Capital Hotel, Edinburgh, Macdonald Hotel Marine, Berwick and Wincham Hall Hotel, Northwich. And…
Read MoreAlong The Divide: Walking The Wild Spine of Scotland
Described as possibly the world’s most experienced long-distance walker, Chris Townsend returns with a new memoir . This details his journey across Scotland’s Watershed, which runs between the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, a distance of 1,200km or 745 miles. Townsend, author of 22 books on the outdoors including the award-winning The Backpacker’s Handbook,…
Read More100 days to go until museum galleries open
Today marks 100 days to go until the opening of three new permanent galleries at the National Museum of Scotland: Ancient Egypt Rediscovered, Exploring East Asia and the Art of Ceramics. The opening of the galleries on Friday, 8 February 2019, sees the completion, on time and on budget, of the 15-year, £80 million transformation…
Read MoreCelebrating the music of the late George Michael
A tribute to the late George Michael is coming to Scotland. Celebrating the vocalist, who had a plethora of hits as a solo performer and with Wham!, ‘George’ honours the music of the musician who died on Christmas Day, 2016. Performing on 27 April 2019 at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and on 3 May at…
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