Posts by Kenny Smith
A Prince amongst men with a decadent menu
Belle epoque decor and a menu full of French classics make this a Francophile’s dream come true at Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux. Alain Roux’s influence is evident, especially in his grandpa’s country pate which was a rustic treat, along with the freshest Lindisfarne oysters. Remaining true to Prince’s roots we followed up with a glorious chunky cut steak…
Read MoreNew Tomatin 30 Year Old limited to just 900 UK bottles
Highland whisky distillery Tomatin has revealed the release of its new 30 Year Old single malt. Retailing at £300, the golden-amber expression is a premium batch release decanted into individually numbered bottles, with only 900 available in the UK. The whisky, finished in first fill ex-bourbon barrels, is presented in a premium oak box and…
Read MoreRuined Scots cottage offers so much potential
A ruined Scottish cottage with beautiful lochside views offers a huge development potential opportunity. Tigh Na Rathaid Cottage, near Kilfinan, Tighnabruaich, is presented for sale by Robb Residential. The purchaser will buy the cottage ruin with a right of access over track, from where the access road will be formed by the purchaser to the…
Read MoreScotland starts its fightback against plastic waste
A new campaign to clear Scottish beaches of plastic waste has got off to a promising start. A beach clean at Sandford Bay, in Peterhead, was held last weekend, to mark the official launch of a regional initiative named Turning the Plastic Tide. The event was a great success having received a high attendance from…
Read MoreHistoric Scottish pubs feature in new free guide
A free guide to Scotland’s pubs with an impressive heritage has been released. Scotland Real Heritage Pubs: Pub Interiors of Historic Interest has been created by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), and is available as a free download. Edited by Mick Slaughter, this ground-breaking publication aims to create an up-to-date snapshot of the Pub…
Read MoreAcclaimed writer’s play is revived – with cast of Two
A poignant two-hander stageplay is being given a Scottish revival. Mull Theatre is on the road to Moniaive with Two, its revival of Jim Cartwright’s beautiful, poignant and very funny two-hander. Jim, the award winning writer of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice and Road, created a fast-paced comedy drama filled with twists and…
Read MoreCharity fundraising will be a top Dollar effort
Pupils at Dollar Academy are to put their best feet forward in support of a range of charities this week. On Friday, 28 September, Dollar Academy’s biennial sponsored walk takes place over a 12 mile route in the nearby Ochil Hills. The event promises to be a memorable occasion as the original organising committee join…
Read MoreNational Whisky Festival is just over a fortnight away
The second National Whisky Festival is getting ready to take place. It will be held at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 13 October, as part of the Spree Festival 2018, and will see two sessions of drams, masterclasses, food, whisky related arts, crafts and a fantastic programme of live music. The Spree Festival is one of…
Read MoreFinal push for ponchos will bring work to Hawick
A Kickstarter campaign to bring a quality new product to the Scottish Borders has reached its funding goal. Edinburgh-based Sarah Clyde, the founder of le tee Paris, launched a Kickstarter campaign earlier this month, in a bid to create her new range of ponchos, to be made in the Hawick. She had a funding target…
Read MoreFabulous fish with risotto, kale and garlic dressing
How fishmonger and chef Willie Little came to own his Blairgowrie restaurant is as down-to-earth as the man himself. Little’s Restaurant has a great reputation, especially for its fish, as you would expect! ‘Because our product is so fresh, I don’t have to hide it with any sauces,’ says chef proprietor Willie Little of the fish…
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