Posts by Kenny Smith
Classic cars will gather before Monte Carlo trip
The Scottish starting point for the 2019 Monte Carlo car rally has been chosen. The world-famous event will see dozens of classic vehicles flagged off from Clydebank in West Dunbartonshire, and is expected to bring thousands of visitors to the area. The cars will set off through the streets of Clydebank on Wednesday, 30 January,…
Read MoreFarm commitment honoured with new status
A Scots farm has been honoured for its high environmental standards and its commitment to sustainable farming. LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has this week announced Bowhill Farming Ltd as a LEAF Demonstration Farm – its fourth in Scotland. Located in the Scottish Borders, Bowhill Farming Ltd is a 5,463-hectare mixed hill/upland enterprise and forms…
Read More4000 international runners heading for the Highlands
Around 8000 runners are expected to hit the Highlands, at this weekend’s 17th annual Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running. Taking place on Sunday, 23 September, over half of marathon participants are travelling from outside Scotland – from countries as far afield as Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, South Africa and United…
Read MoreGlasgow brewery will be Scotland’s champion in America
A Glasgow brewery will be flying the flag for the Scottish craft beer industry in San Diego next week. The Merchant City Brewing Company is attending the NBWA, the 81st Convention of the National Beer Wholesalers Association, which champions the independent beer distribution industry, and takes place from 23 until 26 September. Merchant City Brewing…
Read MoreScottish musical salute to mark 100 years of the RAF
Scottish Opera is set to deliver a rousing Scottish salute to the Royal Air Force at the RAF in Concert tour, where the curtain will be brought down on RAF100 for the final time. The concert, which reaches Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday, October 3, will showcase Scottish Opera’s Outreach and Education RAF100 project…
Read MoreHotel’s proud railway heritage is restored
A Scottish hotel has restored a link to its proud railway past. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has recently carried out work on the historic Princes Street Station gates, to bring them back to their former glory. Once the site of the Royal Family’s preferred railway station in the capital, the gates now act…
Read MoreCrime writers will be murder on the football pitch
Crime writers from all over the country are coming together for the Bloody Scotland festival this weekend – and it will be murder! Bloody Scotland is Scotland’s International Crime Writing Festival, providing a showcase for the best crime writing from Scotland and the world, unique in that it was set up by a group of…
Read MoreTake a look at the £2million Scottish penthouse
A luxury penthouse worth close to £2million has hit the property market – at one of the most exclusive developments ever built in Edinburgh. A range of unique properties have now landed on the market at The Crescent by CALA Homes (East), with one exceptional penthouse taking the prize for ultimate city living. The three-bedroom…
Read MoreJoin us at the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge awards
Enjoy a dram? Enjoy good food? Then why not combine your love of both at this year’s Scottish Field Whisky Challenge award lunch. The ‘Lang Lunch’, in association with Cask & Still Magazine, is being held on 26 October at the Ghillie Dhu, Edinburgh. Be the first to find out the winning whiskies from the…
Read MoreThe joy of six as new whiskies are revealed
Six new limited edition Scotch whiskies have been revealed at Distell’s first annual showcase event, The Malt Gallery. The new releases represent the four distilleries in the Distell portfolio, from Deanston in the Highlands to its West coast island presence with Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Ledaig: Tobermory 2005 (12 YO) Fino Cask Finish, RRP £110; Ledaig…
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