Posts by Kenny Smith
A celebration of countryside mysteries
John Wright clearly knows his stuff and his knowledge and enthusiasm come across clearly in this thoroughly engaging book. A Spotters Guide to Countryside Mysteries will add to any time spent rurally or just outside, whether it be woods, fields or coast. It asks and answers questions that you probably never thought of until you…
Read MoreSpooks and scares from all over Scotland
It’s perhaps not surprising that a country with a history as long and often bloody as Scotland’s, is home to a raft of myths and legends centred around things that go bump in the night. This collection of spooky tales gathered by Alistair Kerr focuses on the vivid imaginations of some of the country’s best…
Read MoreThe chocolate cake from Matilda to make at home
We all love a chocolate cake – and today we share a tasty version of Bruce Bogtrotter’s Chocolate Cake. Wren Kitchens previously put a call out for you to make a fictional delicacy, from Buddy’s Candy Pasta in Elf, to Krabby Patties from SpongeBob SquarePants and had many wonderful entries, and today we present a…
Read More2-for-1 ticket offer at leading Scottish theatres
Scottish theatres have joined more than 100 theatres UK wide for the new campaign, for which The National Lottery is providing up to £2 million to subsidise over 150,000 tickets across the UK. Throughout March, National Lottery players can get 2-for-1 theatre tickets for performances, including Hairspray, which is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse from…
Read MoreJust a few weeks left to see Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema
Time’s running out to see Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema at the National Galleries of Scotland. Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema was originally due to close in September 2021, but the show has been extended to February 20 this year to allow as many people as possible to experience this thrilling and immersive exhibition. Film…
Read MoreMy love is like a… Rose Pale Ale
On Valentine’s Day, there’s nothing like saying it with roses. Or, for the less romantic, there’s always Rose Pale Ale. Scottish online drinks specialist Flavourly have partnered with Arcade Beerworks and the Secret Garden Distillery, the UK’s largest grower of the Apothecary Rose to create the ‘romantic’ limited edition craft beer. Produced by Arcade Beerworks…
Read MoreA helping hand for small Scottish businesses
New research shows that whilst 81 per cent of businesses in Scotland are optimistic about the future of their business, 32 per cent feel worried and/or anxious taking on debt for the first time. Barclays has launched a package of support aimed at boosting small businesses, with the bank set to host masterclasses which will…
Read MoreBake Off winner Peter’s cookbook comes up a treat
The Great British Bake Off is a seemingly unstoppable phenomenon. There’s something intrinsically British in its appeal and the good cop, bad cop judging formula that was Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood seems to have transitioned nicely with the programme’s change to Channel Four and with Prue Leith’s slightly less good cop taking the reins.…
Read MoreScots playwright Rona Munro adapts her TV script
One of Scotland’s most acclaimed playwrights has been brought to book. The multiple award-winning Rona Munro has written numerous productions for stage, including Dirt Under The Carpet, Bold Girls, and Frankenstein. Some of her most famous stage work is the history cycle The James Plays, James I, James II, and James III, which were first…
Read More‘Free’ kids menu launches for the half term
Five of Edinburgh’s most popular family-friendly restaurants and bars have launched a ‘free’ kids’ menu in time for the February half term holidays. Running from February 14–18, McLarens on the Corner in Morningside, Cold Town House and The Black Bull in the Grassmarket, The Fountain in Fountainbridge and Badger & Co on Castle Street in…
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