Posts by Kenny Smith
Scottish recycling levels hit a new high
More and more Scots are doing their bit for the environment. Scottish recycling, composting and re-use of waste from all sources has rocketed past the 60% milestone for the first time. That was the key finding of Official Statistics published today by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). In 2016, 6.96 million tonnes (61%) of…
Read MoreA beautiful family home that’s full of spirit
Flexible and generous family living is on offer on the site of a former distillery. Galbraith present to the market Tullielarach House, which enjoys a wonderful elevated and peaceful rural setting with outstanding views. The house was built on the original site of the former distillery and still retains the original stone wall. Tullielarach is…
Read MoreCaledonia singer will headline Boat Festival
Renowned Scottish singer songwriter Dougie MacLean is to headline this year’s Scottish Traditional Boat Festival. Dougie, famed for the song Caledonia, is set to travel to Portsoy in Aberdeenshire, to perform at this year’s festival. Dougie, who celebrates more than 40 years of performing, will headline the Festival’s Friday Night Gig at the Green event…
Read MoreGlasgow to host a celebration of Indian food
Glasgow’s former fish market is being transformed into Little India for Scotland’s biggest ever festival of Indian food. Stalls representing the six main culinary regions of India will be serving a total of 36 dishes at the event in The Briggait in the centre of the city on Saturday and Sunday 14 and 15 July.…
Read MoreWhisky’s part in helping to reduce the UK trade deficit
The UK trade deficit would be almost 3% greater without Scotland’s contribution through whisky. The Scotch Whisky Association has released an analysis of the industry’s 2017 export performance, revealing the statistic. Earlier this year, it was revealed that the Scotch Whisky industry has posted record-breaking exports in 2017, growing in both volume and value (by…
Read MoreFarmhouse offers lots of property potential
A beautiful 19th century farmhouse just a mile from the Scotland/England border is now for sale. Presented for sale by Hastings Legal and Property, Branxton House is a five-bedroom property which provides particularly spacious and characterful accommodation with a wealth of original period features. The property is now in need of complete refurbishment offering the…
Read MoreJust over a week to go until Argyll music festival
Argyll’s biggest open-air live music event is set to take place next weekend. OBANLIVE, taking place on 8 and 9 June, has launched two new films targeting people out with Argyll, as well as maritime visitors, following an award of £11,250 from EventScotland, part of the national tourism organisation’s Events Directorate. The videos have been…
Read MoreFantastic prizes to be won at the country fair
Sharp shooters and ace anglers can win their share of a four figure prize pot at this year’s Galloway Country Fair. The fair will once again host its popular clay shooting and fly casting competitions, when it comes to Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate on 18 and 19 August. An array of prizes totalling £1600…
Read MoreMaritime art exhibition prepares to open its doors
A new new national art collection is coming to the Scottish Maritime Museum later this week. Maritime Perspectives: Collecting Art of a Seafaring Nation will run at the Scottish Maritime Museum on the Harbourside in Irvine, North Ayrshire, from Friday, June 1, until Sunday, 21 October, featuring works by artists such as FCB Cadell, Ian…
Read MoreGlasgow’s people are at the heart of new whisky
The Glasgow Distillery Company has revealed the bottle for its first whisky release – and its tasting notes come with a major difference. The Glasgow Distillery Company placed the city at the heart of its first-ever single malt Scotch whisky release, reflected in their bottle design. Following the launch of 1770 Glasgow Single Malt Scotch…
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