Posts by Kenny Smith
Find your own fairytale castle at Wedderlie House
Knight Frank has brought to the market Wedderlie House, an attractive small nine bedroom country estate. Westruther, in Gordon, the Scottish Borders, has a long and rich history. Wedderlie was originally owned by the Polwarth family in the 13th century but passed to the Edgars in 1327 and remained with them for 400 years. There probably was an…
Read MoreIsland on the Edge – A Life on Soay by Anne Cholawo
What’s the story? The book is a first person account from Anne Cholawo who made the big move from city life in London to secluded living on the Island of Soay. In the 1980’s, Anne was working in a busy advertising agency when she was holidaying in the Hebrides in 1989. In the estate agents…
Read MoreNew approved list from the British Game Alliance
A list of assured shoots and agents is now live on the British Game Alliance website. When people are looking to go shooting, they want to ensure they are supporting the best practice in British game, which the Alliance encourages. Nearly 100 shoots have joined over the last month – demonstrating to others that they…
Read MoreHyde Irish Whiskey and Scottish Field
Clarification – With reference to our piece dated 22 June 2018, titled ‘The Irish Whiskey Market Faces Tough Challenges’, we would like to confirm that: 1. Hyde Whiskey do not source whiskey from the Cooley distillery; 2. Hyde Whiskey operate from a warehouse in Little Island, County Cork as a whiskey ‘Bonder’ and independent whiskey bottler; 3. Mr…
Read MoreASI Scottish Open reveals its dram good new partner
The Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open gets underway today and its new official whisky sponsor partner has been revealed. Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has signed a one year deal with golf event, marking their biggest sponsorship deal to date. As part of the deal Glengoyne will be the house pour at all course…
Read MoreFirst release in a series of landscape inspired drams
The special beauty of Arran is being celebrated with a series of limited-edition whiskies. The award-winning Isle of Arran Distillers is celebrating the unique beauty of the landscape on the island. The first of The Explorers Series pays homage to Brodick Bay, which can be found on the east coast of the Isle of Arran.…
Read MoreBowmore 1966 sells for over £50,000 in online auction
One of the world’s most coveted and highly regarded whiskies, the Bowmore 1966 Samaroli Bouquet has been bought for a record-breaking £51,611 in an online auction. After receiving over 50 bids from across the globe, the winning bid came from Hong Kong and sets a new world record for this legendary bottle, in the auction…
Read MoreWestlands and Lilliardsedge offer breaks to suit you
Two beautiful holiday parks in the south of Scotland are offering a host of delights for all. Westlands Country Park is the home of Scotland’s finest clay pigeon shooting ground and fishing ponds. Whether it be pulling a 12lb tiger trout, shooting a 140ft high crosser or simply relaxing in a hot tub while watching…
Read MoreOwn your own holiday home with Wood Leisure
With six award winning family owned holiday parks located throughout scenic Scotland, Wood Leisure offer a wide range of new and pre-owned caravan holiday homes and lodges to buy. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or somewhere to enjoy fun filled weekends and activities, Wood Leisure hope to create lasting memories for many years…
Read MoreBuy-to-let a stunning lodge at Balloch Park
Offering investment buyers a superb return together with tax savings, buying one of the luxury timber lodges at Balloch Park, Kenmore, could be 2018’s brightest investment opportunity yet. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the development as soon as they can, with the first phase of bespoke, custom-built timber lodges now more than half way…
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