Posts by Kenny Smith
The communities taking ownership of their land
In recent years, communities in the Scottish Highlands and Islands have taken ownership of more than half a million acres – an area equivalent to that of an English county like Nottinghamshire or West Yorkshire. In places long characterised by contracting economies and shrinking populations, this remarkable development has resulted in new homes, new businesses,…
Read MoreWoodland creation and peat restoration plans revealed
Plans to deliver a significant woodland creation and peatland restoration scheme in the North-East of Scotland have been revealed. Par and Aviva Investors have established an investment vehicle which has acquired 6300 hectares of moorland in the Glen Dye area of West Aberdeenshire as its first investment, which aims to capture over 1.4 million tonnes…
Read MoreTasty Roasted Scotch Galloway Beef with Beef Dripping
Chef David Hetherington is rustling up an alternative to turkey this Christmas. Chef David is known for his exquisite use of the best local, seasonal Scottish ingredients, teamed with eye-catching presentation and bold flavours which saw him appear on 2012’s MasterChef: The Professionals. In 2018, David won Provenance Chef of The Year at the Scottish…
Read MoreNew facial uses Nobel Prize winning tech to reverse signs of ageing
A new facial boasting Nobel Prize winning technology has arrived at Edinburgh’s Soul Retreat. There’s always a frisson of excitement when news of a new treatment filters through to my inbox. And this time I was delighted to hear that Soul Retreat, an organic spa in Edinburgh with a focus on well-being was offering a…
Read MoreDewar’s marks a double wedding celebration
Dewar’s premium highball soda has launched its first television commercial in India featuring a double wedding, bringing together the brand’s Scottish heritage with the traditions of India. The Dewar’s ad innovatively captures the Highball soda double filtration process by showcasing the coming together of two distinct celebrations in a vibrant wedding. Conceptualised by BBDO, the…
Read MoreA guide to 1001 whiskies that you must try
1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die notes drams from Scotland, Ireland, the United States, Japan, India and the rest of the world. And this is a must-read for any adventurous whisky enthusiast. From age-old Scottish classics like Springbank, to new and emerging whiskies in Japan, this book celebrates the unique and incredible world…
Read MoreTop five places for a ski staycation in Scotland this winter
If you’re looking to hit the slopes this year but are still unsure about travelling abroad, because of the recent surge of Covid cases and mainland Europe lockdowns, or fancy a more sustainable trip, Scotland’s mountains offer plenty of winter fun for a winter ski staycation. In general, the Scottish ski season runs between December…
Read MoreThe Balvenie completes its Tun 1509 whisky series
The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the release of the eighth and final bottling in the distinguished and much-revered Tun 1509 series: The Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 8. Continuing the legacy of the highly collectable Tun ranges – Tun 1401 and Tun 1509 Batches 1-7 – the exclusive expression further exemplifies the expertise…
Read MoreComposer Blair Mowat chats to the Scottish Field podcast
Scottish Field meets the Scots composer who has worked one of this year’s big Christmas TV specials, in our latest podcast. This week our guest is Blair Mowat. Blair, originally from Edinburgh, spoke with Scottish Field from his home in Los Angeles about his career so far, being nominated for a BAFTA award, and working…
Read MoreHave some snacking fun with haggis nachos
As we edge closer to Christmas, we’ll hopefully be able to have small gatherings in our own homes to celebrate the festive season. Today we present another tasty haggis idea, revamping a snack food favourite using Scotland’s national dish, in a recipe from Macsween. Producing more than 1334 tonnes of haggis this year alone, Macsween…
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