Posts by Kenny Smith
Go Dance festival returns to Glasgow’s Theatre Royal
Community dance festival, Go Dance returns to the Glasgow’s Theatre Royal next week following a two-year hiatus. Produced by Theatre Royal’s Creative Learning team, Go Dance features a calibre of talent and dynamic routines from Scotland’s leading dance colleges, dance schools and community groups. Go Dance was launched in 2008 and provides a platform for…
Read MoreGleneagles resumes salmon fishing for the year
Salmon fishing is underway on the River Tay at Gleneagles for 2022. The Gleneagles Hotel offers bespoke salmon fishing lessons for those who have never fished before – and 95% of the guests who have fished with the hotel over the past three years have little or no experience of casting a rod. Additionally, according…
Read MoreA sweet baked yoghurt and rhubarb recipe
It’s the weekend, so it’s time for a sweet treat from Galley – The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity Cookbook. We present a tasty recipe for a baked yoghurt and rhubarb. Britain has always had a rich naval history, with food often playing a central role on ships and at events from the staple…
Read MoreTaste of Grampian returns with celebrity chefs and new venue
The north-east’s biggest food and drink festival is back, returning after a two-year absence due to Covid. Taste of Grampian moves to Aberdeen’s P&J Live for 2022, a bigger venue for the in-person event, which takes place on Saturday June 4. Tickets are on sale from today (Friday January 28). An estimated 15,000 people are…
Read MoreCollection sale raises more than £500,000
The sale of the Jim Lennon Collection of Silver, Asian and European Works of Art at Bonhams Edinburgh made more than £500,000, exceeding all expectations. In a marathon auction lasting more than nine hours all 458 lots were hammered down for a total of £554,530. Jim Lennon built up his collection over 40 years…
Read MoreCelebrating the varied wildlife of Mull
You’re probably already well aware of the incredible biodiversity on the Isle of Mull. But if you’re looking for a book that weaves together the animals, landscapes and people of this incredible island, rather than informing you of the wingspan and preferred diet of the island’s resident white-tailed sea eagles, then this might be the…
Read MoreTheatre on stage, on screen and on the road
The National Theatre of Scotland has unveiled its 2022 season. On stage, on screen and on the road, a busy year is ahead with major tours to venues across Scotland. There will also be a theatrical feature film and other digital projects. Jackie Wylie, artistic director and CEO of the National Theatre of Scotland, said:…
Read MoreBe beside yourself with joy at The Deli Next Door
I’m a simple soul. That’s to say my mood depends almost entirely on the quality of food on offer. And right now, on a dreich January afternoon in Kelso, I find myself in high spirits thanks to Scott Hunter of The Deli Next Door. The name is a trifle misleading: this place is part deli,…
Read MoreConservation awards seek nominations
Gunmaker James Purdey & Sons has announced that The Purdey Awards for Game & Conservation will return for 2022, with applications now open. Established in 1999, the awards have been held annually to promote a wider appreciation of the outstanding game and habitat conservation work carried out by shoots throughout the UK and to give…
Read MoreSporting gun valuation in Scotland this March
Sporting gun valuation days hope to trigger off some great discoveries in Scotland this March. Sporting gun specialist Gavin Gardiner, will be offering advice and free auction valuations of all types of Sporting guns and rifles, both modern and vintage, as well as shooting accessories, guncases and related items on several dates. in England &…
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