Posts by Kenny Smith
Are Aston Martin’s shares worth casting a GoldenEye over?
According to the James Bond film franchise, you only live twice. Yet, in slightly more than a century, 007’s favourite car manufacturer, Aston Martin, has lived almost as many lives as a cat. The venerable British marque appears to have turned a corner on its seven bankruptcies, following chief executive Andy Palmer’s appointment in 2014.…
Read MoreNew art exhibition will highlight the River Tay
Scotland’s longest river is to become the focus of a new art exhibition. A tourism initiative bringing the areas of Dundee, Perthshire, Angus and Fife together as ‘Scotland’s Tay Country’ has inspired its creation. The Tay Projects exhibition at Tatha Gallery in Newport on Tay opening this Saturday (29 September until 3 November) and curated…
Read MoreThe hunt is on for the world’s best porridge maker
The 25th annual World Porridge Making Championships are coming to Scotland. The historic Highland village of Carrbridge iis the place to be on Saturday, 6 October, as it comes alive for the event. The renowned competition attracts porridge makers from across the world with professional and amateur chefs, food producers, food bloggers, small business owners…
Read MoreTwo Scottish cities make it to the UK’s funniest list
Scotland’s big two are in the top 10 list of the funniest cities in the UK. Liverpool took the top spot when Comedy Central Live polled the nation to explore the places and people Brits find the funniest, but Glasgow took fifth and Edinburgh sixth. Glasgow has bred comedians as diverse as Billy Connolly, Chic…
Read MoreEden Mill to open Glasgow bar and Blendworks
A popular Scottish gin and whisky distiller is to open its first retail outlet outside St Andrews. Eden Mill is to open in Glasgow’s award-winning shopping and leisure destination, Princes Square. The new 4090 sqft unit, which is planned to open in late October, will be home to Eden Mill’s popular Blendworks concept and its…
Read MoreThe best pre-university qualification for students
What is the easiest route into a Scottish university? A hot topic in today’s world and deliberated by families across the UK as they decide which school – and which curriculum route – will suit their child and provide them with the best opportunity of securing a coveted Scottish university place. Regardless of exam qualification,…
Read MoreYour chance to own a cask of distillery’s spirit
A Scottish distillery is offering people the opportunity to buy full casks of its spirit. With the first year of production now behind them, Raasay Distillery is opening up cask sales to the general public. Buying a cask is an emotional investment, often purchased to celebrate an anniversary, as a gift for future generations, or…
Read MoreWrap skirt brings style and a feminine cut to the autumn
An award-winning designer is releasing her latest functional country clothing items in time for the autumn season. Olivia Tullett is best known for her award-winning shooting jacket and collection of beautiful yet functional country clothing, perfect for ladies wishing to take to the field in style. Olivia’s deep love of country sports and background in…
Read MoreNew playground planner is a first for Gleneagles
An internationally-famous Scottish hotel has appointed a specialist dedicated to helping younger guests and their families make the most of the 850-acre Perthshire estate this October half term holiday. Gleneagles Hotel has appointed its first dedicated playground planner, with Sara McEwan, 45, from Bridge of Allan, taking on the exciting new position following over three…
Read MoreWalker Slater to reveal autumn/ winter fashions
The new autumn/winter collection from Walker Slater are to be revealed at an Edinburgh hotel. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has partnered with the tweed-tailor specialists to showcase its latest designs at an exclusive fashion show in the stunning surrounds of the world-famous, Peacock Alley. Hosted by Forth One breakfast presenter, Arlene Stuart will…
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