Posts by Kenny Smith
It’s the last chance to buy at boutique development
Time is running out to own the last remaining ‘showstopper’ showhome at a boutique development near Glasgow. Award-winning, five-star rated housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes are offering the last remaining property at their exclusive Red Lion development in the sought-after suburb of Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire. The Cramond is a five-bedroom detached villa over three…
Read MoreTurning back the clock to the days of steam
An Edinburgh hotel is celebrating it history as the city’s lost train station, with a new exhibition. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has opened a new display giving guests a rare glimpse in to the hotel’s illustrious past as the iconic Princes Street Station. Uncovering Edinburgh’s Lost Station captures more than 100 years’ history…
Read MoreTrump announces £150million expansion plans
The Trump Organisation has announced a £150million bid to expand its award-winning property to the north of Aberdeen. Representing the second phase of development on the 1,500 acre estate, Trump plans to build 500 residential homes, 50 hotel cottages, a sports centre, retail, equestrian and commercial spaces, alongside other resort related leisure facilities. This next…
Read MoreLots to do in the great outdoors at Drumlanrig
Families are being encouraged to make the most of the last few weeks of the summer holidays and get into the great outdoors. Hands on Ranger activities at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, situated on the Queensberry Estate in Dumfries and Galloway, have proven popular this summer. Junior Ranger workshops, heritage tours, nature walks, outdoor…
Read MoreThousands braved the rain for pipe band event
Pipe bands came from all over the world, as more than 16,000 people braved the weather, for the 2018 Scottish Pipe Band Championships. Pipers and drummers from more than 120 bands descended on Levengrove Park, Dumbarton, for the event on Saturday. And despite heavy showers throughout the day, their spirits weren’t dampened. There was celebrations…
Read MoreReaders taking part in the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge
Scottish Field readers are having a dram fine time in Edinburgh today. Readers of all levels of experience in malts are helping us choose three readers’ choice whiskies which will be entered into the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge Grand Final later in the year. Ahead of the annual Scottish Field Whisky Challenge, we recruited readers…
Read MoreBook review – The A-Z of Edinburgh
Part of Amberley’s A-Z series, A-Z of Edinburgh offers a well-rounded look into Scotland’s capital through succinct, informative pieces on its monuments, various locations, and remarkable people. Lisa Sibbald’s alphabetical selection, with Sean Connery, Dolly the Sheep, and Arthur Conan Doyle next to one another, makes for an interesting read. A treat for anyone looking to…
Read MoreInspiration to Peter Pan author is for sale
A Scottish countryside home which inspired Peter Pan author J M Barrie to pen some of his best works has landed on the market. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram , The Manse is situated on the edge of Glenprosen village near Kirriemuir, Angus, where the author was born and spent his early life. Occupying…
Read MoreScottish Land and Estates appoints new support officer
A new regional support officer for South East Scotland and the Borders has been appointed by Scottish Land & Estates. Clare Sturla joins the land-based business organisation from the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC), where she served as Agri and Rural Affairs Manager. Prior to her time at SAYFC, Clare worked for Members…
Read MoreCelebrating 40 years of constantly moving art
One of the most delightful things about art is that it never stays still. For the past four decades, that’s definitely been the case for the Travelling Gallery Forty years of the Travelling Gallery is celebrated and showcased in a new exhibition at the City Art Centre, forming part of Edinburgh Art Festival, running from…
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