Posts by Kenny Smith
Sir Richard Branson boosts three Scottish businesses
Representatives from three of Scotland’s leading startup businesses got a surprise at Virgin StartUp’s inaugural search for Scotland’s startup Business of the Year – when Sir Richard Branson appeared in person. Celia Hodson from Hey Girls, Loral and Eishel Quinn from Sustainably and Pooja Jain from CogniHealth were left in disbelief when Sir Richard Branson…
Read MoreMicro distillery all set to release its honey vodka
A family-run micro distillery in Aberdeenshire is celebrating one year in business with the launch of a new product. The Blackford Craft Distillery was founded by Neil and Katie Sime in 2017, producing premium, handcrafted spirits, inspired by the local landscape and Aberdeenshire’s prehistoric past. In their first 12 months, they have sold more than 3000…
Read MoreRiding from the east coast to the west – and back
Every year it takes Iona Scobie three days to lead her ponies from the east to west coast as she crosses the remote wilderness in a remarkable Highland migration – before returning by the same route later in the year. Iona and her partner Julien Legrand together run the Scobie family estate at East Rhidorroch,…
Read MoreThis home on Loch Ness is absolutely ship shape
A six bedroom detached house is for sale, offering stunning views over Loch Ness. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Point Clair House was built in the 1930s by a ship’s captain and the nautical influence is evident in its design, where the bow ended front of the property resembles the bridge of a ship. Point…
Read MoreHave you taken part in a Rock Trust Sleep Out?
Edinburgh-based youth homelessness charity the Rock Trust is looking for people who have supported it in the past. Having celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2016, this year marks 25 years since the charity held its first Sleep Out in Edinburgh: that is 25 years of the Edinburgh community supporting the charity in its work to…
Read MoreA diverse menu with something for everyone
Papillon is the newest addition to the Commercial Quay area of Leith. With plush décor, relaxed atmosphere and a diverse menu, there is lots to love, such as the satay prawns, with a delicate and fresh peanut flavour. The goat’s cheese bonbons, served with beetroot and treacly balsamic glaze, were just as tasty, but it…
Read MoreBid to create a new home for Edinburgh Rugby
Plans to create a new home for Edinburgh Rugby have taken a step forward with a planning application being submitted City of Edinburgh Council. Scottish Rugby has confirmed it intends to create a new playing venue in the shadow of BT Murrayfield, which will have a capacity of up to 7,800. The land is currently…
Read MoreJohnstons of Elgin launch book on Scottish estate tweeds
Luxury Scottish cashmere manufacturer Johnstons of Elgin have launched the third edition of their book, Scottish Estate Tweeds. Authored by Ian Urquhart, director and chairman of Johnstons, the 161-page book contains images of 217 tweeds, alongside a history of tweeds from the 1840s to the present day. A glamorous launch event took place on 29…
Read MoreTasty treat as Ideal Home Show Scotland begins
The Ideal Home Show Scotland gets underway today – and there’s a bonus for foodies this year. Returning to the SEC, Glasgow from 31 May-3 June 2018 is the Eat and Drink Festival – a foodie nirvana within the Ideal Home Show Scotland – and this year is set to be even bigger and better…
Read MoreScottish moor is praised by international team
International conservationists have lauded a Scottish grouse moor for its land management which has led to 98 different bird species being found on the estate. Glenogil Estate, positioned between Glen Clova and Glen Lethnot in the famed Angus Glens, has been visited for the past three years by German scientists examining biodiversity in Scotland. Led…
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