Posts by Kenny Smith
See your plastic fantastic build come to life
Lego lovers are being asked to use their imaginations to build – and their creations could be put on display for thousands of others to see. Bricklive is a huge Lego festival, which is being held at Glasgow’s SEC from July 19-22. Now, fans are being invited to build their most impressive design for a…
Read MorePupils make their mark on the future with time capsule
Primary school pupils have hidden a time capsule at an Edinburgh tourist attraction. Youngsters from Royal Mile Primary School paid a visit to the Scotch Whisky Experience in the capital, to place a commemorative time capsule in the attic, marking the attraction’s 30th anniversary. The Scotch Whisky Experience building, at the top of the Royal…
Read MoreWeekend at the aquarium will be a splash hit
Families are being encouraged to get ready and dive in for a weekend of underwater exploration. Macduff Marine Aquarium in Aberdeenshire is getting in deep to find out how people have been able to discover the secrets of the ocean, using scuba and underwater technology. Over the weekend of 9 and 10 June, visitors to…
Read MoreThree new designs in shooting coat collection
Countrywear specialist Schöffel Country has unveiled three new additions to its shooting coat collection. Inspired by the technology behind Schöffel skiwear, Schöffel Country unveiled the first incarnation of their Ptarmigan shooting coat 25 years ago, a classic which has also stood the test of time. To mark the coat’s silver anniversary, the brand is now…
Read MoreKiller whale spotters descend on the north coast
Whale spotters have descended on the north of Scotland for the Sea Watch Foundation’s annual Orca Watch event. At the end of May, the Pentland Firth welcomes back the charity’s Orca Watch, when the north coast of Scotland is visited by hundreds of whale enthusiasts, tourists and local media wanting to witness the passage of…
Read MoreGlasgow dining sensation arrives in Edinburgh
Six by Nico has long been a phenomenon in Glasgow, where it went from being a small neighbourhood restaurant to something of a culinary sensation after moving to the foodie hotspot of Finnieston. That runaway success has been replicated in Edinburgh, where Scots-Italian chef Nico Simeone’s cosy 70-cover restaurant on the site of Passorn Thai…
Read MoreNew exhibitions will highlight Scottish art
A pair of leading Scottish artists are exhibiting a new show of works in two of the country’s top contemporary art galleries. In June and July, Judith I Bridgland and Anne Morrison will have their work on display at Crieff’s Strathearn Gallery in Crieff and the Annan Gallery in Glasgow. Judith, a painter, and Anne,…
Read MorePrivacy and peace in a sought-after location
A beautiful property in a private residential estate with a vaulted ceiling and cathedral style windows is currently available for purchase. 8 Riverview Park sits is a stunning cedar clad lodge which has been redesigned and extended by the current owners to provide an extremely well appointed and comfortable home, fitted out to the highest…
Read MorePlans for first new distillery in Cairngorms
Plans for the first new malt distillery in the Cairngorms National Park since its creation in 2003 have been revealed. The new distillery at Craggan, near Grantown-on-Spey, is a multi-million pound investment by Speymalt Whisky Distributors Ltd, and is expected to become a major tourist attraction and significant local employer. Speymalt is the parent company…
Read MoreEnjoy the Taste but remove the Waste of Grampian
Aberdeenshire Council is aiming to help tackle the Waste of Grampian at this year’s Taste of Grampian food and drink festival. Now in its 19th year, the established event, which takes place on the first Saturday of June each year, has seen a significant increase in exhibitors and visitors, including a growing offering of evening entertainment…
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