Posts by Kenny Smith
Broad support for discussions on lynx in Scotland
There is sufficient appetite from a diverse cross-sector of rural stakeholders to examine whether potential barriers to a trial reintroduction of Eurasian lynx to Scotland can be overcome. That’s according to the first detailed study into the social feasibility of the species’ return. The research, commissioned by the Lynx to Scotland project, spent a year…
Read MoreThese whisky memory boxes will roll back the years
To celebrate the SMWS Flavour Hunters festival throughout the whisky month of May, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society have created a sensory experience like no other. Based on the science of memory recall and creation, SMWS have designed the world’s first literal memory boxes. Partnering with professional psychologist Dr Ansgar Endress, Scottish chef Bruce Clyne-Watson…
Read MoreMusic, comedy, stories and more at Fringe by the Sea
One of Scotland’s most loved arts festivals, East Lothian’s Fringe by the Sea, has today announced a fresh wave of acts for 2022 – Sir Ranulph Fiennes, The Haçienda House Party, Adam Henson and Samsam Bubbleman. This 10 day festival will feature over 200 events with a strong mix of local, national and international talent…
Read MoreAn academic read covering the Romans in Scotland
Think you know about the earliest Roman invasion in Caledonia? Think again. This mind-boggling study offers an alternative view on what happened in AD 83, presents new findings that are well-argued and researched, and calls into question popular historical beliefs about the Roman campaigns. Author Simon Forder also suggests a new location for the Battle…
Read MoreRare Jacobite era dress on show at Blair Castle
A rare eighteenth century dress, worn during Scotland’s Jacobite times, takes centre stage at a new exhibition, Castle Couture, at Blair Castle which runs until the end of October. A stunning 260-year-old gown, made of hand painted ivory Chinese silk edged with gold thread brocade, ruffles and pleats, it lay undiscovered in an old trunk…
Read MoreFour new drams from the GlenAllachie Distillery
The GlenAllachie Distillery has launched a trio of expressions forming batch six of their UK-exclusive Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. These will be released alongside a distillery-exclusive bottling for this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, which runs from 27 April to 2 May. The Aberlour-based distillery, headed up by industry veteran Billy Walker,…
Read MoreFolk duo Càrnan ready to release cover version
Highland folk duo Càrnan have lovingly covered John Martyn’s homecoming song Over the Hill and are set to release their version as a single on Friday, 13 May. Kintail accordionist Louden Mackay and Isle of Skye guitarist and vocalist Arthur Brook have shared a love of John Martyn’s genius music and lyrics for many years.…
Read MoreSummer exhibition will make a big impression
A major Impressionist exhibition will reveal Scotland’s starring role in ther rise of the modern art phenomenon. The remarkable story of how Scotland became home to one of the world’s greatest collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art will be celebrated in a major National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) exhibition this summer. A Taste for Impressionism:…
Read MoreSporran rummage removed as highland games go digital
Visitors to this year’s Aboyne Highland Games will have more space in their sporrans as online ticket sales for the popular annual event have been introduced. Advanced ticket sales for this August’s event on Royal Deeside have been brought in in response to changing consumer buying behaviour and to improve efficiency at entry gates on…
Read MoreTaggart star and musicians join orchestra for Tales of the Tribe
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra are preparing for their May concerts in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen – and are being joined by Taggart star Blythe Duff. Top traditional musicians Phil Cunningham, Julie Fowlis, Megan Henderson, and Michael McGoldrick and star of TV’s Taggart police series Blythe Duff join the internationally acclaimed Scottish National Jazz Orchestra…
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