Posts by Kenny Smith
Two lodges offer stunning views at great prices
A Borders holiday park site is offering two fantastic lodges for sale. To celebrate the start of a long, hot summer, Barmoor Castle, in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, are offering fantastic prices on two of their best lodges. Both of these lodges are sited on The Parklands and have some of the best views of any sites at…
Read MoreBook review – Castles and Galleys by Paul Martin
Castles and Galleys has a subtitle of A Reassessment of the Historic Galley-Castles of the Norse-Gaelic Seaways. Whether you’re a history expert or just want to learn about Scotland’s historic castles and galleys, this comprehensive collection of papers provides in-depth analysis on how they functioned and interacted throughout the centuries. After holding a conference alongside…
Read MoreScottish dog deaths leads to toxic algae warning
Dog owners are being warned to be aware of blue-green algae alerts, following the deaths of two pets in Scotland. Professor Laurence Carvalho, a freshwater ecologist at the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH), in Edinburgh, said reports of the dogs’ deaths demonstrates the importance of rapid recording of sightings of toxic algal blooms. Blue-green…
Read MoreNew vice-chairman appointed to Land and Estates
Scottish Land and Estates has appointed a new vice chairman to develop its public affairs and policy capabilities. Mark Tennant, proprietor of Innes Estate near Elgin, has taken up the newly created position of Vice Chairman (Policy) at the rural business organisation. Part of his role will be to chair Scottish Land and Estates’ internal…
Read MoreAuthor’s debut work is a love letter to Scotland
An appreciation of Scotland has led a first-time writer to send a love letter to the country in his first novel. The Boy and the Eagle is the moving debut novel by Charles Williams, a former soldier and IT worker who now lives in London. It tells how a teenage boy copes – and fails…
Read MoreScottish Field presents its top Cars of the Year
Neil Lyndon reveals his top 10 cars from a range of classes, naming the Volvo XC40 his 2017 Car of the Year ‘without a shadow of a doubt’. The Isuzu D-Max Pick-up Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks Double Cab Rough, tough utility meets pimp-my-ride ostentation. Go anywhere off-road capability meets hardcore Miami cruising. Muscles abound: flared…
Read MoreA beautiful farmhouse close to Loch Lomond
A stylishly updated farmhouse and converted stable block situated close to Loch Lomond is now on the market. Presented for sale by Savills, Sheildaig Farm was built in 1804 and enjoys a quiet elevated position on the hillside at the southern end of Loch Lomond. The property is just a short drive from the shores…
Read MoreWhy renovation can make the traditional seem new
BANN Joinery & Building are a leading Edinburgh boutique construction company. Working alongside the city’s top architects and designers, the BANN team specialise in delivering traditional and contemporary designs, from the sympathetic restoration of period properties to cutting edge new build homes. BANN work closely with clients to create living spaces that excel in both…
Read MoreBook review – When The Clyde Ran Red
What’s the story? In the early 20th century, much of Scotland’s industrial heart was based in the west of Scotland, and in particular, in and around the River Clyde. Maggie Craig has assembled a fascinating collection of historical events, from events as diverse as the strike at the Singer Sewing Machine factory in 1911, Bloody…
Read MoreFitting replacement for island back house
In early 2017 John and Carole Reed were considering a new project. They had recently purchased a home on the Isle of Arran, which boasted stunning views of the Holy Isle and Firth of Clyde, just steps away from the beach. Keen to share these treasures with family and friends, John and Carole were looking…
Read More