Posts by Kenny Smith
Salon group delighted to take top Scottish title
Luxury Edinburgh salon group Zen Lifestyle scoop Scottish Salon of the Year 2018 at the Professional Beauty Regional Awards Edinburgh-based salon group Zen Lifestyle is celebrating having won Scottish Boutique Salon of the Year 2018. It received the title at the prestigious Professional Beauty Regional Awards, the Oscars of the beauty industry. This accolade follows…
Read MoreTomintoul Vintage 1973 released – at £1950 per bottle
An incredibly rare double wood matured malt whisky to the Tomintoul’s range with the launch of Vintage 1973. The Tomintoul Vintage 1973 Double Wood Matured – Aged 45 Years has been selected not only because of its rarity of age but, very significantly, because it is the result of a careful ‘finishing’ process by which…
Read MoreTry this Thai recipe – and we’ve a money off code
National Curry Week has been running every October since 1998 and celebrates the nation’s favourite dish. It applauds the diverse culture in the UK and delicious dishes available. When many people think of curry, they often think of Indian food but Thai curries can be some of the most delicious, sweet and fragrant dishes around.…
Read MoreRed carpet premiere for Robert the Bruce film
Friday night saw the stars of the highly anticipated Netflix movie Outlaw King, gather in the capital for the Scottish premiere. The film focuses on the story of Robert the Bruce and his transformational journey from defeated nobleman to outlaw hero during the brutal and oppressive occupation of mediaeval Scotland by Edward I of England.…
Read MoreWhisky firm set to grow its global travel range
A Scotch whisky company is set to boost its Global Travel Retail range with the launch of a range of new products, expected in stores next year. The Loch Lomond Group’s new expressions were unveiled at the 2018 TFWA World Exhibition and Conference, which took place in Cannes from September 30 until October 5. The…
Read MoreJewellery event celebrates responsible metal mining
A new Edinburgh event will celebrate responsible jewellery next month. Goldflair, an exclusive evening event and celebration of responsible jewellery, will take place for the first time this year in Edinburgh’s historic Assembly Rooms on Friday, 23 November. Tickets are on sale now for the black-tie ball, which is being organised by Ian Nicholson, jeweller,…
Read MoreJohn Crabbie unveils a 12-year-old single malt
Just months after revealing plans to build what could be the first whisky distillery in Edinburgh for more than 100 years, one of Scotland’s most historic whisky brands has unveiled a 12-year-old Island single malt Scotch. Following in the footsteps of its pioneering founder John Crabbie, who sourced only the best malt whisky casks from…
Read MoreAnother reason to visit the beautiful Blair Castle
A Scots castle is getting ready to transform into a festive wonderland next month. This November, Blair Castle will welcome visitors from across Perthshire and beyond to its annual Christmas Fair. More than 50 Scottish art, craft and food producers will exhibit at the historic castle on Friday 4, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 November,…
Read MoreThe Gin Lounge is ready for its Scottish debut
A new gin festival is set to be held in Scotland in early December. The team behind The Whisky Lounge is bringing its latest concept to Scotland for the first time – The Gin Lounge. Following six successful whisky festivals in Edinburgh, they plan to host their first gin festival north of the border in…
Read MoreNew art school opens its doors in Stirlingshire
A new art facility has opened in the grounds of the Oakwood Garden Centre near Killearn, on the edge of the Loch Lomond National Park. Stirlingshire’s highly-regarded art school art4you has reveals the building. Established in 2010 by Ewen and Claudia Duncan, art4you Scotland supports and develops artist practice by welcoming people with all levels…
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