Posts by Kenny Smith
This attractive 1920s home offers so much potential
Tigh na H’Ath – a handsome Edwardian house in the Cairngorm National Park with a difference – has recently brought to the market. Presented by Galbraith, on the southern boundary of the property are the outer walls of beautifully crafted limekilns, above which lie the gardens of the house. Built in the 1920s the house…
Read MoreThe Three Wise Men are captured in dram form
A Scots distillery is bringing together its own Three Wise Men in time for Christmas. The Loch Lomond Distillery has the perfect Christmas gift selection for whisky lovers with a specially crafted trio of 12 Year Old whiskies, each with its own unique style and character. Traditionally, the ’12 days of Christmas’ marked the time…
Read MoreMore than 80 classic vehicles will be on show
Classic cars will make their way to a loch this weekend for a vehicle show. The Classics at Castle Semple Car show will return to the shores of Castle Semple Loch for an eighth year on Sunday, 21 October, from 11am-3pm. There are over 80 stunning unique vehicles booked in to appear at the event…
Read MoreDelicious treats and no tricks at The Ivy on the Square
For a Halloween with more treats than tricks, Edinburgh’s The Ivy on the Square has some delicious specials to get you in the seasonal spirit. From ghoulishly good cocktails to desserts with a wicked side, these limited-edition treats are available for one day only, Wednesday 31 October. Little ones can look forward to tucking into…
Read MoreTime’s running out in vote to save red squirrels
Scotland’s only entry in the Forests category of a leading international conservation competition could this week secure funding to create a lifeline for Scotland’s red squirrels. It would also boosting nature tourism and the Gaelic language in the northwest Highlands. Trees for Life’s Reds Return initiative will receive more than £25,000 from the European Outdoor…
Read MoreLast chance for artists to have royal residency
A final call has been issued to Scottish artists to apply for a fortnight-long residency at an Ayrshire estate with royal links. Dumfries House near Cumnock, saved for the nation by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2007 and now serving as an education hub and tourist destination, is to welcome artists living or working…
Read MoreIt will be hard to Trump this for slowing traffic
Forget speed cameras to slow the traffic down in a sleepy Scottish village. In Arnprior, in rural West Stirlingshire, the heavy flow of daily commuting cars, that pass the Steven Burgess Furniture & Interiors showroom, has slowed down to a snail’s pace to view something of the pumpkin variety. And it’s not your normal carved pumpkin…
Read MoreNew interactive gin distillery map is released
Whether it’s a classic gin and tonic or an extravagant gin-based cocktail, Scotland’s thirst for gin sees no signs of waning. In fact, a whopping 47 million bottles of the juniper-based spirit were sold in 2017 across the UK, a rise of 20% compared to the previous year. To help the nation explore the country’s…
Read MoreCelebration of the best in gold, silver and jewellery
Elements 4, Scotland’s sparkling three-day festival of the very best in gold, silver and jewellery is underway in Edinburgh. Among the highlights is a sneak preview of the forthcoming Seasons collection, made in Scottish gold by Sheila Fleet OBE and inspired by the years of happiness she enjoyed with her husband Rick. The event, running…
Read MoreLive the Outlander lifestyle in historic castle
A beautiful Scots castle, which looks like it would be at home in cult TV series Outlander, is opening its doors to the public – for £1200 per night. For nearly 70 years one of Scotland’s most historic castles, the 12th century Old Castle of Rowallan, has been largely closed off to the public. Until…
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