Posts by Kenny Smith
A magnificent B listed home offers privacy and space
Ormiston House is an exceptional Scots Baronial ‘B Listed’ house set in spectacular secluded grounds. Dating from 1851 and presented by Strutt & Parker, it was built for Archibald Wilkie, to a design by David Bryce, the well-known Scottish architect, whose works include a number of other large country houses, as well as the former…
Read MoreNew partnership to bring more visitors to Scotland
The world’s largest online travel company and Scotland’s national tourist board are to join forces. Expedia Group and VisitScotland are teaming up to help drive travel demand through supporting the country’s hoteliers. Through the new agreement, Expedia Group will work in collaboration with VisitScotland and hotel partners to build awareness of its suite of value-adding…
Read MoreTony takes on new post as head of business
A new head of business has been appointed by rural business organisation Scottish Land & Estates. Tony Stevenson has joined the organisation following an association with SLE stretching back to 2010. Previously working on a consultancy basis to oversee logistics and infrastructure for the SLE’s events calendar, since 2014 Tony has been drawing on his…
Read MoreNew structures added to award-winning art trail
There’s a new tourist attraction in central Scotland, after four new pieces of art joined an existing trail. Loch Earn Tourism Information adopted four sculptures by Canadian artist Alex Tedlie-Stursberg. The works have joined the award-winning BLiSS art trail, collaborating with Glasgow’s new Sculpture Placement Group (SPG). Vessels 1, 3 and 4 are now on…
Read MoreHappy 50th birthday to the Tannahill Weavers
Taking the name from the Gaelic for golden, Òrach is a particularly apt title for the Tannahill Weavers’ 50th recording as it marks the 50th anniversary of the band. Yes, I had to check that as well – the Tannies are 50 years old! So how does one go about reviewing an album like this?…
Read MoreBook review – The Walrus Mutterer
Green activist Mandy Haggith marks the beginning of her new Stone Stories trilogy with an adventurous novel taking the reader back to the Iron Age. Set in 320BC in Northern Britain, the book follows Rian, a young woman who is enslaved by a deceptive trader and forced on a perilous sea voyage in search of…
Read MoreTickets available to mark maritime disaster centenary
Tickets for an event to mark the centenary of one of the worst UK maritime disasters are available from today. The Iolaire Working Group says the public will be able to reserve tickets for the Iolaire Community Remembrance Event from 9am today, Monday, 10 September. The Iolaire was carrying sailors who had fought in the…
Read MoreOrion String Trio to visit UK with Swiss Ambassador
An annual music showcase connecting Swiss culture with communities across the UK is coming to Edinburgh. This year is the 21st anniversary of the Swiss Ambassador’s Award. Since 1997 award recipients tour the UK on a joint cultural/trade mission with the Swiss Ambassador to the UK, presenting both the musicians and Switzerland as an open,…
Read MoreFood, music and drink at this weekend’s Bowfest
Inveraray Castle in Argyll is hosting the 8th Best of the West Festival (Bowfest) this weekend. This year’s event, which started yesterday (Friday) features an impressive line-up of music, food and drink from the west of Scotland and beyond, taking place in the castle grounds until tomorrow (Sunday). There’s a daily line-up of the 25…
Read MoreThese cocktails are well-heeled in the city
To mark September fashion month, one of Glasgow’s most iconic hotels is offering well-heeled guests the chance to indulge in a range of new cocktails inspired by their favourite designers. Grand Central Hotel is set to launch the new drinks menu inspired by some of the top fashion houses who will be showcasing their latest…
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