Posts by Kenny Smith
Head chef to take on Gleneagles Townhouse post
Ahead of its official launch in spring, Gleneagles Townhouse has announced the appointment of head chef, Jonny Wright. He will lead the culinary offering across the 33-room hotel, members’ club and all-day restaurant, The Spence, on St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. Jonny, 34, returns to Scotland with over 16 years’ experience including stints as head chef…
Read MoreArtist Frank’s gunpowder work to show in London
Award-winning Scottish artist Frank To will be scoring a double whammy in his upcoming shows in London. His work has caused an explosion of success as his gunpowder art pieces have been accepted to the prestigious Royal Society of British Artists’ annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries in central London in recognition for his highly…
Read MoreScots fish and chip shops faced with closure
A Scots restaurateur is backing a UK-wide campaign to help save Scottish fish and chip shops under threat of closure due to rapidly escalating costs. Carlo Crolla, 47, owner of East Coast Fish and Chips and East Coast Restaurant on North High Street in Musselburgh has teamed up with the National Federation of Fish Friers…
Read MoreInternational writers coming to the Highlands
This spring, Moniack Mhor Writers’ Centre will be host to a thriving hub of international literature, as it welcomes writers from across the globe as part of its residencies programme. Writers from India, Nigeria, Togo, Canada, Spain, Scotland, and England will be staying at the Centre in the Scottish Highlands throughout March, as part of…
Read MoreFighting climate change with peatland restoration
Scotland’s peatlands are a key part of our landscape, covering around 20 per cent of the country. These days they are known for their carbon-storing ability: Scotland’s peatlands have trapped millions of tonnes of carbon, keeping it out of the atmosphere. But their role as carbon storage sites wasn’t always clear, which is why many…
Read MoreCelebrating the best of food, drink and hospitality
Plans for a tasty new campaign to entice local people back to city centre restaurants, bars and hotels this spring have been revealed. The scheme has been announced by Essential Edinburgh – the capital’s dedicated Business Improvement District (BID). The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the hospitality industry in Edinburgh city centre…
Read MoreMcTears prepares for next Scottish Pictures Auction
Glasgow auction house McTears is looking for paintings to sell at its 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 21 April and entries are invited. The previous Scottish…
Read MoreCelebrating the Scottish Winter Olympic gold – from 2002
With the 2022 Winter Olympics having just finished in China, BBC Scotland is celebrating a previous curling success. With Team GB having won gold in the women’s curling, and taken silver in the men’s, The Last Stone is an absorbing documentary which tells the story of one of the most memorable victories in the history…
Read MoreAround the world in 150 dishes in Glasgow
COSMO Authentic World Kitchen officially opened its doors in Glasgow’s St Enoch Centre yesterday, with a world of flavours on offer. Bringing together a melting pot of cuisines and atmospheric live cooking stations to the city, COSMO offers five-star dining at a fraction of the price. The leading multi-cuisine restaurant group kicked things off before…
Read MoreA show as full of the heart and charm as the film
The Edinburgh University Footlights production of The Wedding Singer took to the stage on the February 16 – 19 at Rose Theatre and was full of just as much heart and charm as the original Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore film. After wedding singer Robbie Hart (Chris Kane) is left at the alter by his…
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