Posts by Kenny Smith
Desirable family home in a luxury development
A bespoke contemporary home enjoying stunning views over the Moray Firth to the Black Isle is now available. Presented by Strutt and Parker, Heights of Woodside, in Westhill, Inverness, is a highly desirable family home which occupies arguably the most prestigious position within this development of luxury houses. Completed in 2009, this property provides the perfect…
Read MoreDon’t deny yourself and go into the labyrinth
The world’s longest, widest continuous inflatable obstacle course bounces into Scotland this weekend. Edinburgh’s BT Murrayfield Stadium is the location for the Labyrinth Challenge, an inflatable wonderland for all the family featuring 30 attractions, a mini-course for the younger ones and a giant air-filled assault course for those brave enough to take it on. Tickets…
Read MoreA summer festival of beautiful classical music
A summer festival of beautiful international chamber music is coming to the Scottish Borders next month. Music at Paxton will take place in Paxton House on the banks of the River Tweed from 13–22 July. The daily concerts will offer an intimate, friendly and relaxed experience and take place in Paxton House’s splendid Picture Gallery.…
Read MoreMemories of Mackintosh’s final work in Glasgow
A fascinating documentary revealing life in and around Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s last major commission in Glasgow has opened. Scotland Street School Remembers has been launched in the 150th anniversary year of the world-renowned architect’s birth. Created by Scottish artist and filmmaker Margaret Moore, Scotland Street School Remembers is now screening at Scotland Street School Museum…
Read MoreNew gin festival coming to Scotland this autumn
Scotland is set to welcome a new festival of gin this autumn. Gin lovers are in for a treat as Trinity Hall, in Holburn, Aberdeen, gets set to host the inaugural G2Gin Festival on 14 and 15 September. A total of 25 gin companies are set to come together at this high-end gin fest, supported…
Read MoreFantastic 50th shooting event for ladies’ club
Scotland’s premier ladies clay shooting club has celebrated its 50th event. Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags were out at the weekend, participating at a new venue for them, Douneside House Hotel in Tarland. Unlike other shooting clubs they do not hold their events at traditional shooting grounds but at the most exquisite locations. The portfolio…
Read MoreHuge demand for upmarket new residential project
Sales at a prestigious Scottish residential project have reached £7.7million – six months before the development itself can even expect its first on-site visitors. The Crescent by CALA Homes (East) is a sweeping glass-fronted curve of 84 luxury apartments on the 18-acre grounds of the former Donaldson’s College, set within the Edinburgh New Town UNESCO…
Read MoreScottish cyclist aims to pedal round the world
A Scottish woman is trying to break the record for cycling around the world. Cyclist Jenny Graham aims to circumnavigate the globe by bike in 110 days. She will ride 18,000 miles, unsupported, carrying all her kit, and aims to cycle 180 miles a day across 15 countries. The 38-year-old from Inverness plans to break…
Read MoreThey are elevating whisky into a genuine art form
Eight leading contemporary artists from around the globe will descend on a Scots distillery this summer. They will participate in the Glenfiddich Distillery’s International Artists in Residence programme. Hosted at the Dufftown home of world-famous single malt, the initiative is now in its 17th year and is regarded as one of the top arts residencies…
Read MoreCelebrating Harris Tweed’s status across the globe
A Scottish craft was celebrated on a global stage last week, when the Outer Hebrides was awarded World Craft City status for Harris Tweed. For the first time in 15 years, an international delegation of leaders from the world of craft arrived in Scotland for the World Craft Council (Europe) General Assembly. Held on Wednesday…
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