Posts by Kenny Smith
Marking the loss of 280 men at new exhibition
An exhibition commemorating the centenary of the loss of HMY lolaire nearly a century ago is to open next week. The Iolaire was carrying hundreds of Royal Naval Reserve members who had been granted leave to visit their loved ones on Lewis, Harris and Berneray. The vessel foundered on rocks close to Stornoway harbour resulting…
Read MoreUnique event packaging for three whiskies
Three uniquely designed bottles of whisky will play their part in the 10th anniversary of the Whisky Show. Being held at Old Billingsgate, London, the event has a theme of the Future of Whisky, which will be marked by three limited edition bottlings from the Whisky Exchange, of Ben Nevis, Ledaig and Invergordon, all using…
Read MoreCaptain Corelli writer brings his own mandolin
The writer of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin was in Scotland over the weekend as a guest of the Wigtown Book Festival. Louis de Bernieres, famed for writing the novel which was later adapted for the big screen and starring Nicolas Gage, not only spoke but played and sang at this year’s festival in Dumfries and Galloway.…
Read MoreIgnite Fellowship to fire-up writing careers
A new fellowship programme is being launched to offer tailored, practical and financial support to help writers find time and space to fire up their careers. Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, has today launched the Ignite Fellowship, recognising the achievements of professional writers. The Ignite Fellowship has been…
Read MoreMore than 27,000 visit V&A Dundee in its first week
Scotland’s new museum of design welcomed more than 27,000 in its first week since opening. The V&A Dundee had 27,201 people visit between 10am on Saturday 15, and 5pm on Friday 21 September. The 3D Festival, a two-day event which took place in Slessor Gardens on the Dundee waterfront to celebrate the opening of V&A…
Read MoreCult film is back on Scotland’s big screens
A cult film is to be screened in Scottish cinemas to mark the 20th anniverary of its release. The Coen brothers’ cult classic hit The Big Lebowski will be back in cinemas from Monday, 24 September, to celebrate its anniversary. Directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, this hilariously twisted comedy-thriller stars Jeff Bridges, John…
Read MoreFormer fashion designer to unveil exhibition in Argyll
A fashion designer turned artist is getting ready to display his new exhibition. Fruit Flowers and French Fancies by Lex McFadyen will be on show at The Archway in Lochgilphead, which marks a return to the Argyll gallery where his regular solo shows have proven very popular. McFadyen returned to painting and drawing in 2001…
Read MoreA double Scottish date for Canadian singer
A rising Canadian singer/songwriter is coming to Scotland for two gigs. As well as performing a collection of numbers from his third album Beautiful Tragedy, set to be released on Friday, Josh Taerk will also be playing hits from his back catalogue. Since his first album, Josh (released 2014), he has always found new ways…
Read MoreExperience classics by candlelight and period costume
An evocative candle-lit evening of classical music is coming to Glasgow. The Four Seasons by Candlelight presents a programme of 18th Century classics performed with the Mozart Festival Orchestra resplendent in full orchestral costume of the period. The verve and virtuosity of that time is recreated in this enchanting concert with its elegant staging of…
Read MoreBook festival hears that death should be celebrated
Scots should be celebrating death and those who give their bodies to medical science, according to a leading crime writer. Professor Dame Sue Black was speaking this weekend at a packed event at the Wigtown Book Festival the forensic anthropologist discussed a range of subjects – from her Scottish upbringing through to the gratitude we…
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