Posts by Kenny Smith
Whisky icon to spearhead new luxury hotel collection
A Scotch whisky icon is creating a new range of drinks for a luxury hotel. With almost a quarter of a century of experience in the Scotch industry, Sarah Burgess is embarking on a new role developing a luxury lifestyle collection at one of the world’s oldest whisky hotels. Sarah’s back catalogue is an impressive…
Read MoreOutlander Effect will support Scottish tourism recovery
Scots star Sam Heughan is back in his most famous role this weekend. Hit TV series Outlander returns for is sixth season this weekend, with Sam as Jamie Fraser, and national tourism body, VisitScotland has published new research on the Outlander Effect during the pandemic. Droughtlander – the nickname for the period between Outlander seasons…
Read MoreStill time to visit artist’s first solo exhibition of work
There’s still a chance to see Scotland’s landscapes and coastlines in artist Gill Knight’s first solo exhibition. Gill regularly walks the coastlines and countryside of her native Scotland later returning to her South Queensferry studio to capture the experiences, feelings, and memories of the outdoors on canvas. A former executive chef, Gill Knight is a…
Read MoreDaunderlust – a book sharing the untold Scots stories
Daunderlust is a beautifully eclectic and eccentric collection of stories about a side of Scotland that is rarely seen by the average visitor (or by many who have lived in the country all their lives). And they certainly has never been mentioned in VisitScotland’s ongoing campaign to promote Scottish culture and encourage tourism. But, like…
Read MoreCookery School of the Year title heads to Scotland
Edinburgh New Town Cookery School has been voted the top UK cookery school in the 2021 Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards. Voted for by readers of the luxury Food and Travel publication, ENTCS beat off stiff competition from other top schools including Leiths and Waitrose. It proudly sits alongside winners in other categories drawn…
Read MoreBig names heading for the Big Burns Supper
Organisers of the Big Burns Supper have confirmed dates for the postponed winter fringe, which will now take place across four weekends between April and June 2022. Featuring world class acts such as 70s icon’s Sister Sledge and homegrown superstars Peatbog Faeries, these BBS weekends will deliver an electric mix of music, comedy, community, and…
Read MoreDunedin Consort mark 25 years in music
Dunedin Consort will mark its 25th birthday with celebratory concerts in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Taking place on 18 and 19 March, this will follow on from its win in the Ensemble Category at this year’s Royal Philharmonic Society Awards. The ensemble will be joined by a host of Dunedin friends from over the years for…
Read MoreStrathallan Prep School opens new library on World Book Day
A new library unveiled today at Strathallan Prep School will open a new chapter of learning for children aged 7 to 13 years old. The reading neuk, named after former Strathallan student Adam Pattinson, will allow pupils to explore the world of books in their own time. Adam was a popular teacher at Craigclowan School…
Read MoreDining discounts for residents local to restaurant
Dornoch’s MARA restaurant is celebrating reopening after their winter break with the introductions of their new Local Produce for Local Patrons initiative. Throughout the months of March and April, the restaurant is inviting foodies living within a 50-mile radius of the restaurant to enjoy their signature six course tasting menu for £65pp reduced from the…
Read MoreAberdeen Jazz Festival programme announced
Aberdeen Jazz Festival is back for 2022 with a packed and vibrant programme. After last year’s hugely successful online events and October hybrid programme, the festival returns to its traditional March slot with a full 10 days of exciting live events across the city – from March 17-27. The festival will feature an expanded range…
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