Posts by Kenny Smith
How Richard Telford came back from the brink
54 year old Scottish showing producer Richard Telford has amassed an enviable career in both the show-ring and on the eventing circuit. Richard’s successes include winning championship titles across the country at the Royal Highland Show, Horse of the Year Show, Olympia, Royal Windsor Horse Show and the Royal International Horse Show. In October 2008…
Read MoreHelp is at hand to turn a great business idea into a winner
A new competition and award has been launched to help innovative Scottish food and drink businesses turn their great idea into a winning brand. Set up by Edinburgh creative and research agency Guy & Co, the 2018 Guy & Co-creation Award has been developed to support Scotland’s flourishing food and drink industry by recognising innovative…
Read MoreStores agree six-year deal to stock Scotch beef
A supermarket firm has pledged its commitment to the Scottish fresh meat industry with a new six-year partnership with Scotbeef. The investment – which extends Aldi’s existing long-term partnership with Scotbeef – will see Aldi’s everyday range made up of 100% Scotch Beef from August in all of its stores across Scotland. The announcement follows…
Read MoreFirms encouraged to plan and reveal their UK taxes
New research commissioned by the Fair Tax Mark reveals that the Scottish public want to see the UK Government intervene much more robustly to encourage responsible tax planning by business. An overwhelming majority (82%) of those questioned in Scotland support a call for all companies, whatever their size, to publicly disclose the taxes that they…
Read MoreNew Isle of Arran distillery will be open by the spring
The construction of the Isle of Arran Distillers’ second distillery is on target and set to open to visitors by next spring. The most recent milestone at the Lagg Distillery, on the south of the island, is the completion of the steelworks. With the structure now in place, the distillery has begun to take on its…
Read MoreBeautiful sea views and peace on an island setting
A picture-perfect home boasting idyllic island serenity and stunning sea views has hit the market. The Boat House on the Isle of Jura in the Inner Hebrides, is surrounded by the best of Scotland’s wild terrain, creating a paradise for walkers and nature lovers. The partially completed home and detached boat house offer buyers a…
Read MoreScottish hotel sees off its rivals to win boutique honour
An Aberdeenshire hotel is on top of the world after winning a prestigious honour. Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Course has won the title of Britain’s Best Boutique Hotel by Luxurious Lifestyle Magazine. Striving to be the best in the business, the hotel has won numerous accolades over the years including AA Hotel of the…
Read MoreStately home’s beauty inspires new harp music album
A talented harpist has produced a heartfelt musical tribute to an Ayrshire estate saved for the nation by the Prince of Wales. Meredith McCrindle, a 32-year-old originally from Texas and who lives in Ayrshire, will launch the 12-track album at a special live performance at Dumfries House near Cumnock next month. She has spent three…
Read MoreStep back in time and witness Victorian changes
People can find out how our ancestors used to live and experience the changes taking place at a working mill in the Victorian era. New Lanark is a cotton spinning village which was founded in 1785 and quickly became internationally renowned thanks to the enlightened management of social pioneer, Robert Owen who managed the village…
Read MoreTribute to Scottish Formula One hero is expanded
A tribute to Scottish motor racing hero Jim Clark is getting a £1.6million revamp this summer. Works to redevelop and expand the Jim Clark Room in Duns will get underway, with Hawick firm James Swinton & Co Ltd winning the contract for the works. The £1.6m project is being taken forward by Scottish Borders Council…
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