Posts by Kenny Smith
Scotland’s secret past is slowly revealing itself
This summer’s heatwave has helped reveal Scotland’s past through some incredible crop marks. Crop marks showing ancient settlements and Roman fortifications, which are otherwise hidden under the plough soil, are being documented by Historic Environment Scotland. Newly discovered sites revealed by HES’ aerial survey team during the recent warm weather include Iron Age souterrains in…
Read MoreThe Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries: The Vanishing Dragon
Sherlock Holmes has undergone something of a revival over recent times. In addition to two popular films starring Robert Downey Junior as the Great Detective, two modern day Sherlock Holmes series have been created, Sherlock in the UK with Benedict Cumberbatch, and Elementary in the USA, with Johnny Lee Miller. It should therefore come as…
Read MoreAn impressive home surrounded by natural beauty
An exceptional extended cottage situated in a magnificent lochside setting is now available to buy. Strutt and Parker present to the market Allt Mor, which overlooks Loch Leven, towards Glencoe. The accommodation has been extensively remodelled by the current owners, the original house having been built some 22 years ago. The house has a modern, practical…
Read MoreDoggy day out will raise money for a good cause
An East Lothian eatery is getting ready to hold its next dog-friendly event. Dog owners are being encouraged to bring their four-legged friends to the Mercat Grill’s next doggy charity event on Saturday, 4 August. From the village pub/restaurant in Whitecraig, East Lothian, everyone will set off around 11.30am for a sociable, short walk in…
Read MoreOpen party guests could win a £100,000 holiday
Guests at an afterparty for The Open in Carnoustie have the chance to win a luxury £100,000 holiday. All they have to do is sink a hole in one on Sunday, July 22, at the Hamilton Grand Live – the 147th Open inaugural after party, to win a holiday to the exclusive island Koh Rang…
Read MoreA sweet treat you will make over and over again
We present our third and final recipe from Trump Turnberry’s executive chef Alan Matthew. A key figure at the heart of the golfers’ paradise that is Trump Turnberry, it is as famous for its food as its fairways. Alan said: ‘We don’t take food apart, if you order a fillet steak then that’s what you…
Read MoreA Painter’s Scotland: Favourite Places, Favourite Paintings
A full-time painter for almost two decades, Charles Simpson’s native pull is expressed in his artwork and candid writing, which comes to the fore in A Painter’s Scotland: Favourite Places, Favourite Paintings. Based in the Borders, he never lost his childhood enthusiasm for art and muses over the North West of Scotland, depicting the tranquil landscape…
Read MoreIsland property project could really pay off
A picture-perfect home boasting idyllic island serenity and stunning sea views has hit the market. The Boat House on the Isle of Jura in the Inner Hebrides, is surrounded by the best of Scotland’s wild terrain, creating a paradise for walkers and nature lovers. The partially completed home and detached boat house offer buyers a…
Read MoreChildren’s pup idols are coming to Edinburgh
Ask any young child what their favourite TV show is, and the chances are high that it’s Paw Patrol. Next week, it will be all paws on deck as Edinburgh will be kicking off the UK leg of the Paw Patrol Live – The Great Pirate Adventure global tour begins when they set sail to…
Read MoreThe fascinating real life story of Gregor Fisher
Gregor Fisher is one of Scotland’s most iconic and beloved actors. A Scottish national treasure, who found fame as Rab C. Nesbitt, the actor tells Scottish Field about his life. I was brought up in a little village just outside Glasgow, called Neilston. It’s a wee place on the way to Ayrshire from Glasgow. It…
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