Posts by Kenny Smith
A mystery from Alexander McCall Smith
Esteemed writer Alexander McCall Smith brings us a new and exciting enigma. Set in the unusual location of Ceylon just before WWII, it follows the story of a ‘pavilion in the clouds’ – the place where a confrontation between suspicious governess Miss White, and protagonist Bella’s parents leads to a gunshot being fired. Years later,…
Read MoreBunnahabhain releases its annual creation from Warehouse 9
Bunnahabhain has announced an annual-edition cask strength 12 Year Old whisky inspired by visitor tastings in the distillery’s iconic Warehouse 9. For years, visitors making the pilgrimage to Bunnahabhain have been enjoying drams straight from the cask in the famous Warehouse 9, so now fans from all over the world will be able to recreate…
Read MoreLimited edition Tequila Rose ice cream for autumn
Scottish luxury ice-cream maker, Equi’s, has unveiled a limited edition Tequila Rose Strawberry ice cream in an exclusive collaboration for Scotland. Created especially for autumn, this daring new creation is available exclusively at Insta favourite Yummy’s Desserts at both their locations – in Hampden and Baillieston, alongside Equi’s flagship Hamilton ice cream parlour from today.…
Read MoreStrathallan School teacher nominated for Music Tutor of the Year
Director of Traditional Music and Scottish Culture at Strathallan School, Craig Muirhead, has been nominated for the Music Tutor of the Year in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Craig, who performed across the world with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers before turning his hand to teaching, has been building up the Piping and…
Read MoreOffers over £1.15 million for three bedroom flat in St Andrews
A stunning home situated near the home of golf has been brought to the property market. Standing proudly on one of St Andrews most desirable streets, The Scores (Gillespie Terrace), the property overlooks West Sands beach. Presented by Knight Frank, Step Rock House is understood to date back to 1850. It was originally the residence…
Read MoreA tasty traybake with pumpkins and sausages
Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween – they’re for eating too! This week, courtesy of our friends at Kilduff Farm, who have a huge pumpkin patch, we bring you some recipes to use up those pumpkins. Kilduff Farm is located in East Lothian, in between Haddington and North Berwick and home to our guest today, Lucy…
Read MoreA right royal weekend for Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags
Ballater in Royal Deeside Aberdeenshire saw ladies arrive from all over the United Kingdom to join Scotland’s premier all female clay shooting group, Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags at their annual Right Royal Weekend. The weekend began with an exquisite three course dinner at the Rothesay Rooms, with more than 36 ladies enjoying The Big…
Read MoreDark Matter Distillers head to rum auction for the first time
Scotland’s first rum distillery, Dark Matter Distillers, are continuing to break tradition by making their auction debut with the first nine bottles of their highly-anticipated cask-aged rum. Bottles 1 – 9 are the first-ever to be released from Scotland’s original native rum Cask 001, filled on 28th August 2015, when Dark Matter Distillers initially launched.…
Read MoreSuperico puts a Latin twist on its Christmas fiesta
An Edinburgh restaurant is putting a Latin twist on its festive dining experience this year with the launch a new lunch and dinner ‘Christmas Fiesta’ sharing menu inspired by South American cuisine. From December until Hogmanay, Superico Restaurant at 83 Hanover Street in Edinburgh’s New Town, is putting its unique spin on the festive sharing…
Read MoreLammermuir Festival online for special season
The Lammermuir Festival has announced its first winter season of online concerts, which are now available to book online. The return to live concerts at this year’s Lammermuir Festival in September was a magical and at times overwhelming experience, with incredible feedback from audiences and the press. The festival, aware that not everyone could make…
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