Posts by Kenny Smith
A novel with a difference from Denzil Meyrick
If you’ve previously enjoyed Denzil Meyrick’s trademark Tartan Noir, expect a rather gentler read here. Following on from A Large Measure of Snow, we return to the fictional fishing town of Kinloch on Kintyre. As a former distillery manager, Meyrick is well acquainted with the water of life, and so it is that two of…
Read MoreSaying a welcome prayer as CHVRCHES return
CHVRCHES bring their Screen Violence tour home to Scotland It has been so long since I stepped through a music venue’s doors. As the stewards scanned my ticket, the usual rush of anticipation passed through my body and I entered the auditorium at the O2 Academy Edinburgh. The lights dimmed, the smoke billowed bringing forth…
Read MoreHenry VIII’s wives are back, with the joy of SIX
An exhilarating feminist retelling and reclamation of Henry VIII’s six wives SIX : The Musical is back in Edinburgh with a brand-new dynamic cast at the Festival Theatre from 15 – 26 March. Written by Toby Morrow and Lucy Moss, this 80-minute experimental and gutsy pop musical first premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in…
Read MoreRoyal Highland Show will be all light on the night
The Royal Highland Show is marking its 200th anniversary with a series of light fantastics. It is showing a series of immersive storytelling installations across Scotland which will animate and project its rich history onto historic landmarks and buildings. Taking place over four weeks in March, The Royal Highland Show Illuminated, produced in association with…
Read MoreKing of Feasts heading for Scotland’s west coast
Scotland’s street food heroes, King of Feasts are popping up at The Gate for a St Paddy’s Day kitchen takeover this weekend. Chef Rob Casson is leaving his Auld Reekie home for a residency in Glasgow from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 March, and hungry diners should act fast if they want a bite of…
Read MoreYouth company to present its first live production
Dundee Rep Young Company is extremely excited to present its first live theatre production – OPTIMISM. Directed by Jess Thorpe and Tashi Gore, Dundee Rep’s associate directors, the Young Company devised the show based on the Company members’ personal experiences. Perfectly capturing the zeitgeist and exploring themes such as the global pandemic, Brexit, social media,…
Read MoreScalasaig Island Hopper launches its new whisky series
Colonsay Beverages, the company behind the international award-winning Wild Island Botanic Gin, has announced the first of its single cask and single distillery vintages series. These will be released under its Scotch whisky label – The Scalasaig Island Hopper with an old and rare 1992 Jura cask and a 2013 Tobermory edition. The launch was…
Read MoreTry an Irish boxty for St Patrick’s Day
It’s St Patrick’s Day today, and this week, we’ve been sharing recipes from the Emerald Isle. Lough Erne Resort Executive chef, Noel McMeel, has shared some favourite recipes for a range of mouthwatering dishes that you can make at home, which we’re sharing this week. Today, we present Boxty, a traditional Irish potato pancake. The…
Read MoreFirst Scottish Pictures Auction of 2022 at McTears
Glasgow auction house McTears is looking for submissions for next month’s Scottish Pictures Auction. This specialist auction, held twice-annually, focuses on fine 19th to mid 20th century pictures by Scottish artists or of Scottish subject matter. The first auction of 2022 will takes place on 27 April and entries are invited. The previous Scottish Pictures…
Read MoreVisitScotland unveils plans to support recovery of tourism
A multi-million pound global marketing campaign is set to bolster the recovery of Scotland’s valuable tourism and events industry by encouraging younger visitors to make Scotland their top travel choice this year. With 16-34 year olds expected to be among the first to travel this year, and global insights suggesting this age range will lead…
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