Posts by Kenny Smith
A celebration of Doune takes place this weekend
A community afternoon highlighting the village of Doune is to take place later this month. It will give locals and visitors the chance to explore its various attractions, get involved with community projects and learn about future plans for the popular visitor destination Historic Environment Scotland (HES) along with partners Stirling Council; Artlink Central; Scene…
Read MoreNames wanted for £26.5 million new Scottish museum
The search is on to find the name for a new £26.5 million museum which is set to open in Perth. The new museum will tell the story of Perth and Kinross from prehistory to the present day and how the place and its people shaped ancient and modern Scotland. Located in City Hall, it…
Read MoreThe Macallan is bringing its story to life again
The Macallan Estate has announced the return of its spectacular immersive theatre experience, as the first single malt Scotch whisky distillery to tell the story of its rich heritage through live performance. The Macallan Estate Pioneers Experience theatrical journey explores The Macallan’s 485-acre Estate, bringing to life notable characters from The Macallan’s illustrious history who…
Read MoreWhen superstition was at its peak in gripping read
Hex is a small but mighty book. In just 100 pages, Jenni Fagan shows why she won the prestigious Scottish Author of the Year title in 2016, as well as being shortlisted for countless other literary prizes over the years. The bright blue exterior belies the dark story held within, reflecting on one of the…
Read MoreCelebrating the bravery of Scots who went to war
In 1914, as the world prepared for war, thousands of men enlisted in Scotland. But thousands more Scots, and those of Scottish descent, joined up across the world. As the optimism of 1914 gave way to the grim reality of years of conflict, the human cost of fighting the First World War became a foundation…
Read MoreRoyal Highland Show will be livestreamed
The Royal Highland Show will take to the small screen to livestream this year’s 200th anniversary event across the globe. In what has been described as a ‘game changer’ for the Royal Highland Show, organisers have successfully secured £200,000 of funding from the Scottish Government to drive this ground-breaking initiative. The funding will be administered…
Read MoreBook swapping event to support Ukraine appeal
Book-lovers are indulging their passion for literature in aid of the British Red Cross Ukrainian fund in Glasgow. The city’s bibliophiles are being invited to join a fundraising Sip and Swap evening at the stunning Oran Mor venue in the city’s west end on Tuesday, April 19, from 6-9.30pm. Bookworms are asked to bring four…
Read MoreThe history of the Scottish National War Memorial
This poignant account of the building of the Scottish National War Memorial is a must-read. Author Duncan Macmillan recounts the history of one of the most ambitious and successful public works of its time. First mooted in 1917, The Scottish National War Memorial was opened by Edward, Prince of Wales, on 14th July 1927. Paid…
Read MoreRetro beats with a futuristic touch in new song
December Morning Remix is the nostalgic debut single from futuristic artist Chuck Destiny. The synth-pop track, which features Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Iain Wilson, will be released on Friday, 22 April. Chuck Destiny is the project by an unnamed artist creating retro beats with a futuristic garnish. The track features vocals from Iain Wilson, who infuses current…
Read MoreArtist Ailsa is finding freedom on her scooter
A talented Scots artist and musician is fighting back against the stigma of younger people using mobility scooters. Ailsa Hay, 29, from East Lothian, graduated from Edinburgh Napier University with a degree in Photography and Filmmaking and is now a freelance illustrator, graphic designer and fine artist. Alongside her passion for drawing and design, she…
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