Posts by Kenny Smith
Distillery celebrates first (and 525th) birthday
Regarded as ‘the spiritual home of Scotch whisky,’ Lindores Abbey Distillery celebrates its first anniversary since it opened to the public on 5 October last year. The team at the distillery brought whisky production back on the historical site of Lindores Abbey in Newburgh in Fife. It was here that, according to the Exchequers Roll,…
Read MoreThe ultimate retreat for the sporting enthusiast
Culfoichbeg is an outstanding country property in an exceptional setting overlooking the River Spey in the Highlands. The property, presented to the market by the Galbraith Group, lies in the heart of the Speyside countryside and is surrounded by the protected environment of the Tulchan Estate, providing the ultimate retreat for the sporting enthusiast. With…
Read MoreA haunting we will go in the home of Halloween
Transylvania might have Count Dracula and Salem might have its witches; but Scotland is arguably the home of Halloween – or Samhain as it was originally known. It will also play host to many thrills, chills and scary events this 31 October. Halloween originates from the ancient Celts’ celebrations and is based on their ‘Feast…
Read MoreThe Scot who’s battling to save rare animals
There are so many endangered species across the planet, but there’s a Scot who’s doing his bit to save them. Dr Ross McEwing was raised in Paisley, but has swapped Scotland for South East Asia to battle the trade in illegal wildlife. What does your work in the wildlife crime trade involve? The majority of my…
Read MoreYou’ll love this recipe for Scottish lobster
Head chef David Butters has revealed exciting plans for Aberdeenshire’s only three-rosette restaurant. Douneside House, which was refurbished in 2016, has big plans for the future. David said: ‘We have a table d’ hôte menu which we serve seven days a week and a six-course tasting menu which is served Thursday to Saturday evenings. ‘Our…
Read MoreThis Scottish mansion is a work of art
A Scots Baronial mansion transformed into a work of art is now available on the property market. Presented for sale by Savills, The Gart is a handsome stone built Scots baronial country house which dates from 1835. An original, smaller house was designed on the site by William Burn. It was substantially rebuilt and enlarged…
Read MoreStart your day with a dram behind a door
Everyone loves the thrill of opening an advent calendar and finding something inside. Whether it’s a picture, a piece of chocolate or a tube of crisps, there’s something special about that feeling in the run up to Christmas. This year, Angels’ Share Glass is offering something rather special for the grown-ups, where you could find…
Read MoreMany happy returns as GlenAllachie marks birthday
A Scotch whisky firm is this week celebrating its first birthday since it was taken over by its current owners. It’s now 12 months since Billy Walker, Trisha Savage and Graham Stevenson signed the dotted line on the purchase of GlenAllachie Distillery. The three directors, with over 100 years’ combined experience in the Scotch whisky…
Read MoreFirst self care day at spa to benefit charities
The Fairmont St Andrews is set to launch its first self care day next week. Taking place on 9 October, it is open to everyone including those going through a cancer journey, and 10% of proceeds from all ticket sales will go to the Made for Life Foundation and Beatson Cancer Charity. Specifically designed to…
Read MoreHead chef Gary collects his third AA Rosette
A Scots chef has been awarded a third AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence at the 2018 AA Awards ceremony. Head chef Gary Phillips of Kilcamb Lodge Hotel, Strontian, attended the ceremony at Grosvenor House, London, where he was one of only two chefs in the whole of Scotland to receive this coveted award at a…
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