A murder mystery for Hamish Macbeth to solve

By Kenny Smith | May 17, 2019

M C Beaton continues her Hamish Macbeth series with a mystery featuring Scotland’s clever but unmotivated policeman. James Harrison moves to a restored cabin with his beautiful private nurse, Gloria. When Hamish welcomes them to the county, the old man is rude to him. Gloria apologises on his behalf and Hamish asks her to dinner.…

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Mask will help you have a good night’s sleep

By Kenny Smith | November 1, 2018

Who doesn’t enjoy a good night’s sleep? As the darker nights come in, it’s a bit of a struggle to want to leave your bed. One way to give yourself the chance of a glorious kip is with the Masters of Mayfair London Luxury Sleep Mask. This sleep mask is made from 100% natural, breathable…

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The 2018 Perth Ball was another success

By Kenny Smith | October 23, 2018

This year’s Perth Ball was a riproaring success when it was held at Fingask Castle. A Perthshire tradition, dating back over 160 years, it is a much anticipated night of fun, formal glamour and high tempo Scottish reeling to a dance band. Pictures by Angus Blackburn. [zenfolio-gallery id=”230162620″ masonry=”true”]

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Wet…

By Peter Ranscombe | June 3, 2011

Thursday May 12th..Ground was very soft at Perth last night and having checked the track earlier in the week and seen how much rain they had overnight I withdrew Daasij and The Paddy Premium; the latter is declared again today in the hope that things might dry up a bit, the race is at 2.50, 4 run and…

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Big day..

By Peter Ranscombe | April 14, 2011

Saturday April 9th … Glorious spring weather today and after arriving back late from Aintree last night it was straight back to work with 30 plus horses fed by 6.30 and lots going on on the all weather and schooling ground throughout the morning.  It’s unfortunate that it looks like we will have to run…

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