Posts by Kenny Smith
Love is in the air at romantic Blair Castle
For centuries, castles with fairytale turrets have been the setting for romance. This Valentine’s Day, Blair Castle, through archivist Keren Guthrie, has shared some of its treasures that reveal the quiet love stories behind the gifts between the Dukes and Duchesses of Atholl. From love letters to lockets, the castle archives bring into focus the…
Read MoreSkerryvore will push the boat out at festival
Scottish trad rockers Skerryvore will ensure that the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival hits the high notes when it returns this summer. The Celtic rockers will honour a pledge made back in 2019 to perform as headliners at the festival’s opening concert. They will finally play the live stage at Portsoy’s Big Gig on Back Green…
Read MoreThe Burrell Collection nearly ready to return
Reopening date announced for The Burrell Collection in Glasgow following major refurbishment. The Burrell Collection in Glasgow will reopen to the public on Tuesday 29 March after a major £68.25 million refurbishment. Operated by the charity Glasgow Life, the A-listed home of The Burrell Collection in Pollok Country Park is now a modern, greener museum…
Read MoreCardrona Club is an amazing cocktail competition
Cardrona Distillery have launched their inaugural 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, The Source Pure…
Read MoreThe perfect winter warmer with a tasty soup
For cold, wintry days, one of the best things to warm us up is a bowl of homemade soup. Our current batch of recipes have been created by Olia Hercules for Maldon Salt, as part of the Feel Good Food series running on the Maldon Salt socials. Today, we present a recipe for a Immune-Boosting,…
Read MoreA look at the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction finalists
Thirteen novels are in contention for this year’s Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. The competition celebrates outstanding historical novels published in the UK, Ireland and the Commonwealth, with a £25,000 prize for the winner, with settings spanning from the 8th century BC up to the 1960s, and from all four nations of the United…
Read MoreScots creatives to take part in London craft event
Craft Scotland have revealed the 11 designers and makers selected to be showcased at this year’s Collect event. Collect is the international art fair for modern craft and design, running from Thursday February 25 to Sunday 27. Collect is the craft sector’s premier showcase, bringing together galleries, artists and collectors from around the world to…
Read MoreNew distillery stays local as building work continues
Eleven apprentices have had the chance to learn their trade on the construction site for The Cairn Distillery near Grantown-on-Spey. Gordon & MacPhail, the Elgin based family firm behind the new distillery, committed to employing as many local firms as possible during construction. With more than 90% of work going to local companies, this approach…
Read MoreThe sky’s the limit for hospitality, travel and tourism
Urban and rural businesses from the travel, tourism, retail and hospitality sectors are being offered a hand to rebuild after Covid. They are being given the opportunity to unlock success and stability thanks to a panel of experts committed to building Scotland’s business sector in the wake of the pandemic. After a year of closed…
Read MoreAn essential guide to some outstanding bakes
Calling all budding bakers across the land, this one’s for you. Based in Muir of Ord, Bad Girl Bakery – a name that pokes fun at anyone who disapproves of a little indulgence – has become an institution for weary wanderers seeking a dose of sheer sugary glee. (It is, after all, impossible to eat…
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