Posts by Kenny Smith
Susan delighted to be a Keeper of the Quaich
A distillery brand home manager who has been delighting visitors for five years about Benromach Speyside single malt Scotch whisky has become a Keeper of the Quaich. Susan Colville was invited to join the international and select society which recognises those who have shown outstanding commitment to the Scotch whisky industry, at an exclusive ceremony…
Read MoreFamily history and the story of a beautiful home
In this gorgeous book written by the current Duke of Buccleuch, the true beauty of the Bowhill House and the intriguing history of the family that lives there is described not just through words, but in stunning photography and artwork. The book explores the part Bowhill house played in history, from the people who lived…
Read MoreSecluded, peaceful location with loch views
A unique opportunity to buy a large, detached house on the banks of one of Scotland’s most beautiful lochs has arisen. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, Braevallich House is set within 10 acres on the shores of Loch Awe in Dalmally, Argyll and Bute and boasts impressive views over the water and rolling hills…
Read MoreScottish firm scores at British Food Awards
A Scottish firm has been highly commended at the Great British Food Awards for its garlic mayonnaise. The awards celebrate the best small artisan producers across the UK that bring innovation and success to the food and drink industry. The results to this year’s awards were revealed in the November edition of the magazine, released…
Read MoreScots pay for replacement bell – with beer
A historic bell destroyed in a Belgian church during World War I has been repaired – thanks to Scottish beer drinkers. The treasured bell that once hung in Belgium’s Park Abbey is to finally ring again, 100 years after it was destroyed, thanks to sales of premium Belgium beer, Heverlee, in Scotland. The most valuable…
Read MoreScottish successes at the first-ever Eat Game Awards
Four Scottish firms have performed well at the very first Eat Game Awards. The Eat Game Awards is a brand-new initiative created by James Purdey & Sons Ltd, Boisdale Restaurants and Taste of Game, bringing together the shooting, game meat and hospitality sectors to celebrate the wild game meat produced in Britain. Boisdale of Canary Wharf welcomed…
Read MoreDistillery visitor experience revamp revealed
Plans to transform the visitor experience at the Glenkinchie Distillery have been formally submitted. The plans centre around the renovation and conversion of Glenkinchie’s beautiful, traditional red brick warehouse buildings into a stunning multi-levelled visitor experience, which will include a welcome lounge, retail unit, bar and cocktail making classroom, tasting rooms and a cask draw…
Read MoreDining pop-up is confirmed for Glasgow’s SWG3
Ox and Finch is to take up residency as Glasgow’s SWG3 for the entire month of December. Created specifically for larger groups and office parties, the festive pop-up will kick off at the venue’s Acid Bar on 1 December and run until Christmas Eve, offering diners an exclusive culinary experience in one of Glasgow’s coolest…
Read MorePerfect family home in a quiet conservation area
A beautifully-presented family home in a sought-after conservation village is now on the property market. The Old School House, in West Green, Culross, near Dunfermline, is presented for sale by Galbraith, and is a lovely house, quietly situated within Culross which is noted for its historic architecture and charming feel. The Category C Listed Old…
Read MoreWhen silver was Scotland’s most desired metal
An exhibition marking when Scotland valued silver over gold is set to open. National Museums Scotland is holding an exhibition, Scotland’s Early Silver, at Duff House in Aberdeenshire, showing how silver, not gold, became the most important precious metal in Scotland over the course of the first millennium AD. Scotland’s Early Silver, created by National…
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