Posts by Kenny Smith
An attractive home dating back to the 1800s
A beautiful 19th century stone-built home has been brought to the market for sale. Presented by Paton and Co, Beech House is a beautiful double-fronted stone-built house dating back to the 1800s and offering spacious accommodation over three principal floors and a private garden to the rear, located in Coldingham, in the Scottish Borders. The…
Read MoreA new look for one of Scotland’s favourite whiskies
Bell’s Original Whisky has been given a new look. The UK’s second biggest blended Scotch whisky has been given a new bottle, which was launched with a £1 million media investment behind the brand’s first TV commercial in six years. The new packaging for Bell’s Original is in 70cl and 1L formats. The refreshed bottle…
Read MoreMusician and singer ready for her debut solo album
Multi-instrumentalist and singer Megan Henderson will release her debut solo album Pilgrim Souls later this month. Megan, who grew up in Fort William, is a member of the award-winning Scottish folk group Breabach. The album, to be released on January 21, shows Glasgow-based Megan’s is a master of her craft, as she sings as well…
Read MoreA shipshape Boudin of Quail recipe
Today we bring you a recipe that’s shipshape – as it comes from Galley – The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity Cookbook. We present Boudin of Quail and Stornoway Black Pudding. Britain has always had a rich naval history, with food often playing a central role on ships and at events from the staple…
Read MoreTwo new faces at Scottish Land and Estates
Scottish Land and Estates has welcomed two new members of staff to augment its headquarters team. Sarah Madden has joined SLE as a policy adviser (rural communities) and Hannah Lloyd joins as the organisation’s business development manager. Sarah previously worked for parliamentarians in both the Scottish and Westminster parliaments, most recently working for Hannah Bardell…
Read MorePlant expert shares ultimate green-thumbed guide
Green fingered homeowners and tenants can now access the ultimate guide on how to bring the outdoors into their home thanks to an Edinburgh based plant expert. In celebration of International Houseplant Appreciation Day on January 10, homebuilder CALA Homes (East) has partnered with plant expert, Andrew Forbes of Green.Meadows Edinburgh, to create a carefully…
Read MoreKT Tunstall to perform online at Big Burns Supper
Big Burns Supper has announced that superstar Scots KT Tunstall, Skerryvore and Tidelines will join Ireland’s ionic Dervish to Help Save Burns Night in 2022. Taking place online on Tuesday 25 January, Eddi Reader’s Big Burns Supper is this year’s unmissable Burns Night celebration. Hosted by Eddi Reader and entirely free of charge, Big Burns…
Read MoreA festival of world-class visual sonic arts in Scotland
The opening events for Sonica 2022 have been announced. Produced by Cryptic, Sonica is an award-winning biennial festival in Glasgow, dedicated to world class visual sonic arts, presenting exceptional international artists alongside emerging UK talent in diverse venues city-wide. Opening the 2022 festival at Tramway on March 10 and 11 will be ground-breaking artists Roly…
Read MoreAn examination of the land agent in the British Isles
The issue of land and its ownership has always been fascinating in Scotland. We often hear of community buyouts of land, and of legal conflicts over the right to roam through spaces in the countryside. The Land Agent 1700 – 1920 is a serious tome which explores the role of land agents in Britain and…
Read MoreSix by Nico starts the year with 2021’s diner favourites
Six by Nico restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh will showcase some of the most memorable dishes from the previous year, with inspirations from all over the world. In 2021, diners at the ever-changing culinary concept restaurant enjoyed menus themed around The Circus and A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, dined from Paris to Amalfi Coast, enjoyed…
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