Posts by Kenny Smith
Edinburgh’s summer bolthole still has so much to offer
Portobello was traditionally Edinburgh’s playground and it still draws the crowds to its beach and promenade when the weather is fine. When summer blesses the capital with warm sunny days, there’s nothing better than a stroll along Portobello’s promenade with an ice cream (flake optional) in hand, as you relax and soak up the rays.…
Read MoreA Scottish Opera show that’s aimed at toddlers
Scottish Opera continues to take its productions around the country this month and next with a show especially for very young children. In August and September, Lliam Paterson’s five star ‘opera for babies’ BambinO is touring to Glasgow and Edinburgh Festival Fringe as well as Aberdeen, Inverness, Perth, Motherwell and Lerwick. Written by Scottish Opera’s…
Read MoreReview: The Blogger Who Came in from the Cold
In his third novel, Gordon Lawrie blends internet culture with comedy and a touch of modern spy fiction in The Blogger Who Came in from the Cold. The story is narrated by Danny Marwick, an Edinburgh-based unsuccessful musician turned successful blogger for hire. As he navigates this new territory, he is commissioned to write holiday…
Read MoreTwo new Scottish craft beers hit the shelves
Two unique new craft beers are coming to the shelves of Scottish supermarkets. Aldi has partnered with Fallen Brewing, and the Stirling-based brewer have exclusively createdWanganui (4.6% ABV), a fresh and vibrant Kiwi Pale Ale, and Gose Train (4% ABV), a German style Sour Wheat Beer, cost just £1.39 for a 330ml can. Wanganui is…
Read MorePlenty to sink your teeth into at country fair
This year’s Galloway Country Fair will be the toast of its many visitors. Every year the event delivers exceptional food and drink, and this year will be no different as it continues to excite visitors’ taste buds. With 30 food and drink exhibitors and more than 10 caterers, the hardest choice for visitors will be…
Read MoreMasterChef professional to present a nine-course menu
A former MasterChef: The Professionals contestant is serving up a treat this weekend with an exclusive nine-course menu. Theodore Chana, who competed on the show in 2016, will provide the culinary delights with Neil Ramsay, on Saturday, 4 August, which will also feature a gin masterclass from McQueens Distillery. The event is running at the…
Read MoreScotland takes top two slots in TripAdvisor poll
Three Scottish tourist attractions are benefiting from a huge increase in visitors. The Seasonal Experiences Trend Index, announced by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest provider of bookable tours and activities, reveals the must-visit attractions for summer, based on year-over-year booking activity on the site. The firm announced the top 10 for the UK, with Scotland taking…
Read MoreA little corner of London that is forever Scotland
It is without a doubt that the main destination to which Scottish Field readers travel outside of Scotland is London. Now when they get there, they need not struggle with the foreignness of the place because they will find in Belgravia an establishment that is forever Scotland: The Caledonian Club – which as the club…
Read MoreA tasty treat from the Mountain Cafe in Aviemore
Kirsten Gilmour, chef and owner of The Mountain Cafe in Aviemore, is as happy in the Highland hills as she is cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Kirsten pedals away the stresses and strains of life in the kitchen at The Mountain Cafe. When Kiwi chef travelled from London for a weekend of skiing in…
Read MoreVegans won’t be left out during the festival
Vegans looking for somewhere in Edinburgh to eat during the festival have been given a new option. The Chanter, at 30 – 32 Bread Street, will launched a brand new menu on August 7, and there’s something for everyone, especially vegans. New on-trend dishes include a Vegan Burger – a spicy bean burger topped with mixed…
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