Posts by Kenny Smith
An easy recipe to make Gressingham duck breast
Alan Matthew is the executive chef at the golfers’ paradise that is Trump Turnberry, and here he shares another tasty recipe with Scottish Field readers. Alan’s menus change with the seasons in order to ensure that the restaurants can make the most of as much of Scotland’s larder as possible. He said: ‘Our cheeses are Scottish, much…
Read MoreThe Battle of St Monans: Scotland’s Forgotten Battle
Fife author Leonard Low investigates the forgotten battle of St Monans and explores the darker side of history in his latest book. It was the 16th century when Henry VIII’s armies decided to travel to East Lothian to attack the Fife coast as part of their ‘rough wooing’ crusade. Low comprehensively documents this historic period,…
Read MoreA superb four bedroom apartment in Glasgow
An exceptional four bedroom ground and garden level apartment with private garden is now for sale. Presented by Savills, 36 Cleveden Drive in Glasgow was built in 1904, and is a traditional stone and slate roofed property that has been split to create four apartments. This beautiful ground and garden property is the largest and…
Read MoreA celebration of American roots music in Scotland
Songwriters and musicians from across the globe will gather in Glasgow for a unique one-off concert. On Monday, 30 July, they will be highlighting the universal and international appeal of American roots music, often referred to as Americana at the Cottiers Theatre in Glasgow. The youthful all-female line-up features some of the most exciting talent…
Read MoreSeafood bonanza awaits at award-winning hotel
Scotland’s Hotel of the Year is getting ready to host a seafood extravaganza. East Haugh House Hotel and Restaurant is hosting its annual seafood weekend from Friday 20 – Sunday 22 July with a special menu featuring individually priced mouthwatering Scottish seafood dishes including scallops, oysters, halibut and stone bass served in their award-winning bar…
Read MoreTasty recipe offers some food fore thought
The golfers’ paradise that is Trump Turnberry opened its doors in 1906 and has been serving up the best of Scottish food and hospitality ever since. Trump Turnberry hotel has a long and distinguished history of great Scottish hospitality that stretches back over a century. The food served up in the resort, which sits on the rugged…
Read MoreNew photographic exhibition is picture perfect
Scottish photography is in the frame at a new exhibition in Edinburgh. In Focus: Scottish Photography opened earlier this month, showcasing over 50 artworks from the City Art Centre’s photographic collections, many of which will be displayed for the first time. Scotland, and Edinburgh especially, has played a central role in the history of fine…
Read MoreMeet renowned Scots jewellery designer Sheila Fleet
Popular Scots jewellery creator Sheila Fleet is holding her next Meet the Designer event in Jenners at Loch Lomond Shores next week. Taking place from 26-29 July, this is a great opportunity to meet Scotland’s acclaimed jewellery designer and to view her very latest designs and hear about her current plans. Sheila will be showing…
Read MoreGet half-price tickets for the Military Tattoo preview
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has announced that a batch of half-price tickets for its annual preview evening will go on sale on Monday 23 July at 10am. The preview evening takes place on Thursday 2 August at 9.30pm ahead of the event’s official opening ceremony (Friday 3 August). It is an opportunity for locals…
Read More10 things you may not know about the Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument is one of Scotland’s most recognisable iconic buildings. The monument in Stirling was opened in 1869 to commemorate the life of the Scottish patriot and martyr Sir William Wallace, and has attracted visitors from near and far ever since. The National Wallace Monument is managed and operated by Stirling District Tourism…
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