Posts by Kenny Smith
A cool, relaxed eaterie which is perfect for foodies
Darren Murray, head chef of Norn, which previously occupied this nook of Henderson Street in Leith, has reopened the space as Borough, a contemporary neighbourhood eatery with European flair. The small and larger dishes, priced roughly between the £5 and £14 mark, are elegant yet laid-back and perfect for sharing. Combining a rainbow of textures…
Read MoreTwo Wigtown books are optioned by Hollywood
This year’s Wigtown Book Festival was the biggest and most successful yet – with audiences of around 29,000. The provisional figures for the 2018 event, the 20th to be held, show a 20% increase compared to 2017 and will play a major role in raising awareness of Scotland’s National Book Town. The south west Scottish…
Read MoreA spooky dram just in time for Halloween
A smoky new whisky has been produced just in time for Halloween. Douglas Laing has gone dark and mysterious with release of the third batch of The Gauldrons, a vatting of single malts exclusively from Campbeltown. Produced in a very limited run, the remarkable regional malt denotes each batch number on its packaging, allowing the…
Read MoreAn extraordinary A-listed Victorian Gothic mansion
An extraordinary Category A Listed Victorian Gothic mansion with outstanding original features is now on the market. Presented for sale by Savills , Dalmoak Castle, near Dumbarton, is a Category A Listed castellated Tudor style Gothic mansion built circa 1866 1869 by the architect Alexander Watt (1827-1890) for John Aiken (1801-1875). The house was…
Read MoreA home linked to William Wallace and Robert the Bruce
A beautiful country house occupying a spectacular arboreal setting in Perthshire has come to the market. Moulinalmond, on the banks of the River Almond in an area known for its associations with William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, is now for sale through Strutt & Parker. In a county famous for trees, Moulinalmond stands out.…
Read MoreEntrepreneur plays her part in £1million fundraiser
A Scots entrepreneur joined Sir Richard Branson on a charity fundraiser that raised more than £1million. Jill Henry, the founder of urban cycle clothing brand Meander Apparel, joined Sir Richard and his son Sam, in completing the month-long Virgin Strive Challenge 2018 at the weekend, to support the Big Change Charitable Trust. The endurance adventure began…
Read MoreWin a trip to Sicily by booking a restaurant meal
A Glasgow bar and restaurant is giving away a trip to the elegant town of Noto, Sicily in spring 2019. Firebird is one of the longest-standing restaurants in what is now the trendiest neighbourhood in Scotland. Located at the beginning of the Finneston strip, they have an obsession for creating exciting combinations and experimental dishes,…
Read MoreNew holiday lodges offer the perfect place to relax
Real freedom, real luxury and real Scotland – that’s what’s on offer at Balloch Park. Balloch Park, which enjoys an idyllic location by the banks of the River Tay, is situated on the acclaimed five star Mains of Taymouth Country Estate and Golf Course. They are now offering an exciting new selection of holiday lodges…
Read MoreJust seven days to get your hands on limited Macallan
Lovers of The Macallan have just over a week to register their interest in a new limited dram. Easter Elchies Black captures the timeless luxury of The Macallan’s spiritual home on the estate on Speyside, Easter Elchies House. A highly limited edition of only 1958 bottles globally, The Macallan Easter Elchies Black is available from…
Read MoreTry this easy to make Highland cannelloni
‘You could probably say I fell into this line of work,’ laughs Andrew Cook, head chef at Fort William’s award-winning The Lime Tree restaurant. ‘My parents were hotel managers with British Trust Hotels, so I’ve grown up in hotels. My dad is a trained chef as well, so he was my first head chef. ‘My…
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