Posts by Kenny Smith
Distillery to be showcased in new artworks
Glen Scotia has announced a new partnership with Scottish artist Alice Angus, who will create a series of artworks showcasing the distillery. She will highlight its remarkable place in the community, at this year’s Campbeltown Malts Festival, from 24-26 May. Since January, Alice, who was born in Ayrshire, has spent days drawing in the distillery…
Read MoreMaster Chefs of Great Britain celebrate in Scotland
After an enforced gap of two years, the Master Chefs of Great Britain held their 37th annual lunch in Scotland. They headed to prestigious Edinburgh dining venue Prestonfield House, both a Five Star AA and Visit Scotland Venue. MCGB Chairman, George McIvor, was pleased to welcome the master chefs to Prestonfield House. He said: ‘As…
Read MoreEdwardian artist’s work rediscovered in Highland vault
The work of a long-forgotten Edwardian artist has been discovered in an attic in the Highlands of Scotland. Sir Christopher Spink, an artist who created butterfly origami sculptures from his home in the Highlands, is thought to have lived from 1895 to 1925. He travelled the world in search of inspiration for his art work,…
Read MoreUp, up and away as balloon adventures return
Webster Adventures, Scotland’s premier hot air ballooning company, has started its 2022 ballooning season. Following the pandemic, this is the first time in two years that the business has properly returned to the skies with a full ballooning itinerary, with a curtailed schedule last year and no flights at all in 2020. The booking site…
Read MorePerth Festival prepares to welcome the Black Dyke Band
The most recorded band in the world is coming to Scotland next month. Formed over 150 years ago and hailing from Queensbury, Black Dyke Band has more than 350 recordings and growing every year. In October 2020 the band’s recording of music by John Rutter become the first by a brass band to reach No.1…
Read MoreReady to commemorate the Battle of Culloden
The National Trust for Scotland has confirmed details of events to commemorate the Battle of Culloden for April 2022. A programme of events, some in person at the site of the 1746 battle, and some online will run from Thursday 14 – Sunday 17 April, exploring the battle, its tactics and its impact, as well…
Read MoreMichel Roux Jr launches interactive Scots dining event
Two-star Michelin chef Michel Roux Jr is shaking up the Scottish food scene with the launch of an exciting interactive dining experience. It has been inspired by the history of one of Scotland’s most exclusive country house hotels. Seasgair by Michel Roux Jr will launch on 12 April at the five-star Inverlochy Castle near Fort…
Read MoreSinger Jill Jackson set to release new album Yours Aye
Jill Jackson, one of Scotland’s leading singer-songwriters, is set to release her beautifully crafted new album, Yours Aye, on Friday 6 May. This latest record from the acclaimed Americana artist is her most exposing body of work to date and one which showcases her heart-rending vocals and demonstrates the care and sensitivity with which she…
Read MoreArdbeg to launch punk rock limited edition
Never mind the barrels, it’s all about the black malt! Ardbeg is inviting its worldwide fans to join them for their global Ardbeg Day 2022 celebrations. Held annually on the final Saturday of Islay’s Festival of Music and Malt (Fèis Ìle), Ardbeg Day is a global celebration of all things Ardbeg. This year, the event…
Read MoreNew Sea Cadets boat station given royal approval
The Princess Royal has officially inaugurated the new Sea Cadets Port Edgar Boat Station in Edinburgh’s picturesque Port Edgar Marina. As Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, the event provided the opportunity for Princess Anne to meet with cadets and watch them as they paraded and got out on the water, enjoying boating, sailing, rowing…
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