Posts by Kenny Smith
ARRAN introduce a new liquid tartan soap
ARRAN Sense of Scotland has found the answer to a conundrum that’s baffled bath and body care product developers for years – by creating a tartan handwash that holds its pattern when squeezed from the bottle. Launching just in time for Tartan Day (6 April), the new handwash reflects the brand’s Scottish heritage and is…
Read MoreAn immersive history on the creation of Scotland
‘The story of a “crucible of nations” is not of any single people, much less a modern nation-state. It’s about shared heritage and interaction, without ignoring these different voices.’ On one of Edinburgh’s many, many dreich days, there is nowhere better to be than rambling through the extensive collections on display at the National Museum…
Read MoreTime running out to enter Cardrona Club competition
Today’s the final day to enter the Cardrona Distilleryinaugural cocktail competition – Cardrona Club – and a trip to New Zealand awaits for finalists. Bartenders are invited to create a signature cocktail with the Cardrona Distillery product of their choice, highlighting the unique nature of the spirit. Cardrona’s spirits include the Reid Single Malt Vodka,…
Read MoreA tasty trip down food memory lane
Lidl is set to take customers on a trip down memory lane as it unveils its special in-store Scottish Larder promotion, featuring a range of the nation’s most nostalgic treats. Showcasing some much-loved favourites from Scots’ childhood, products on offer for a limited time only include Oor Wullie’s Braw Chew Bars, Bell’s Scotch Pies and…
Read MoreFantastically Great Women Who Changed the World
The new cast has been announced for the 2022 UK tour of inspiring girl power musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World. This empowering stage adaptation is coming to Edinburgh and brought to life by an incredible all-female led cast and creative team, based on the book of the same name by Suffragette descendant…
Read MoreCaorunn launching new blood orange flavour gin
Caorunn Gin is unveiling a new delicious, delicately flavoured spirit – Caorunn Blood Orange. This small batch gin is expertly handcrafted at Balmenach Distillery in the Scottish Highlands, utilising Scotland’s unique natural resources. Caorunn Gin has a distinctive aromatic flavour, created from the infusion of five locally foraged Celtic botanicals with six traditional gin botanicals…
Read MoreThe Epicurean pledges donation to the BEN Society
Douglas Laing & Co are continuing their relationship with the Benevolent Society for the Licensed Trade of Scotland, pledging their second annual donation on behalf of their Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky brand, The Epicurean. 2021 proved to be another challenging year for the on-trade, with ongoing, ever-changing restrictions representing a period of uncertainty and discontent.…
Read MoreAye Write has Chris Tarrant, Celia Imrie and more
Organisers of Glasgow’s Aye Write book festival have launched their star-studded programme of events, which will run across three weekends this spring, between 6-22 May. Heralding its return to live events in venues across the city, the Aye Write line-up is as eclectic and exciting as ever. Guests, amongst many others, include: Olivier Award-winning actress…
Read MoreHigh School of Glasgow opens new science wing
The top floor of The John Shaw Science Wing has officially opened at The High School of Glasgow Senior School in Anniesland. This was made possible following a £1.5million donation from former pupil John Shaw, the largest single donation the school has ever been gifted. After leaving the High School in 1966, John Shaw studied…
Read MoreHistoric sites across Scotland are opening
A 4000-year-old cairn, the Tower which inspired Sir Walter Scott and the former home to Scottish engineer James Watt, are among the historic sites that will be reopening across Scotland for the spring and summer. More historic sites across Scotland are opening their doors to visitors once again, with neolithic ceremonial site Cairnpapple Hill, and…
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