Posts by Kenny Smith
The Scottish theatre that’s staging its own comeback
Abandoned theatres tug at our emotions. As glories of a past age, they’re up there with steam locomotives and gramophones, yet there’s an inherent sadness when places created for entertainment close. Perhaps they fall into disuse because the fun and laughter have gone? That was how Aberdeen’s Tivoli Theatre was left in 1999, when the…
Read MoreFrom touring festivals to an established fun feast
This Persian-inspired street food restaurant evolved from a mobile kitchen touring festivals and markets. Ransacked Black Oven’s new home seems to be attracting a good mix of diners, from students to tourists. The food is tasty and in the main healthy, with good vegan, veggie and gluten-free options. The filling chicken shawarma salad came with tasty…
Read MoreA large traditional home in a desirable private area
Rhicuillin is a superb detached family home occupying an elevated south facing position within the desirable and private area. Rhicuillin, at 9 Golfview Road, Bieldside, Aberdeen, is presented to the market by Galbraith. The large accommodation has a simple, yet expansive, layout ensuring it exceeds the demands for spacious family living and was originally created…
Read MoreArtist Helen is the Iron Lady of Aberdeenshire
Driving down an old dirt road in rural Aberdeenshire, the last thing you expect to be greeted by is a giant metal iguana. But that’s exactly what you see as you approach Clashnettie, the remote home studio of sculptor Helen Denerley, located 20 miles south of Ballater. The impressive sculpture is now retired, Helen says,…
Read MoreA tasty venison recipe for you to try at home
Ross Cochrane is the head chef at the Rothesay Rooms in Ballater, Aberdeenshire. He tells us about the restaurant’s royal ties and his hero dish. How would you described The Rothesday Rooms? It offers traditional Scottish fine dining fare with a modern twist and we serve local produce to the highest standards. I’ve worked here…
Read MoreBring a little taste of Spain closer to your doorstep
There are plenty of Spanish restaurants in Edinburgh but if you want an authentic Catalan meal, Casa de Mara is the place to go. To start, we enjoyed melt-in-your-mouth croquettes and gooey-centred truita de patates (potato tortilla), while the calamars farcits (squid fi lled with prawns, squid, egg and almonds) was a personal favourite. The comforting…
Read MoreA large spacious home complete with helicopter hangar
An impressive modern home in South Lanarkshire is available for purchase. Glencotha, in Lanark, is presented for sale by Galbraith, and was built in 2002 of a timber frame and rendered blocked work under a slate roof. It is particularly well designed with spacious public areas and reception rooms which take full advantage of the views.…
Read MoreWin a pair of tickets for Musselburgh Racecourse’s richest race
Whether you like a flutter or just a great day out, one of Musselburgh Racecourse’s richest and acclaimed race now gets is very own headline raceday. The five star visitor attraction has added another high profile raceday to its famed fixtures list – highly anticipated £100,000 Edinburgh Gin Scottish Sprint Cup. Taking place on Saturday…
Read MoreArts and science combine for Scotland’s seas
A new arts and science project is to be launched on the Isle of Arran in July. Produced by Invisible Dust, Shore is an event that features a series of films – they reflect on the role of Marine Protected Areas in preserving Scotland’s endangered aquatic waters. It is hoped that the project will spark…
Read MoreAll set for a sensational summer of magical music
A summer of music is coming as the Wilton Lodge Park bandstand series has been launched. Hawick favourites Scocha are among the highlights of this summer’s series. Performances take place every Sunday from 2-4pm in the Elliot Bandstand and are free to attend, starting this weekend with local fiddle group the Riddell Fiddles. Scocha play…
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