Posts by Kenny Smith
Join our readers’ panel for the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge
If you have a passion for whisky, then Scottish Field needs you! We are seeking readers of all levels of experience in malts to help 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,…
Read MoreThe search is on to find Scotland’s Home of the Year
The search is on to find Scotland’s home of the year. An independent television company is producing a brand new property series for the BBC. IWC Media are scouring the nation, to find those homes with a difference, which stand out from the crowd. Whether it’s a larger home, or smaller, in the countryside or…
Read MoreSee the very best of Scotland this summer from your tent
Summer has most definitely arrived in Scotland, and what better way is there to make the most of the sun by camping in the great outdoors? The warm, dry weather is the perfect opportunity to dust off the camping gear and set off on an adventure in Scotland. What better way is there to unwind…
Read MoreSir Walter Scott’s home for sale – at over £1.25million
Sir Walter Scott’s favourite home, a magnificent A-listed mansion set above the River Tweed, is for sale. Ashiestiel House, in Clovenfords, Selkirkshire, is presented for sale by Savills, this magnificent home has four reception rooms, seven bedrooms, seven bath/shower rooms, two secondary bedrooms, a gardener’s cottage, outbuildings, a garage, gardens and parkland. Set above the…
Read MoreA prestigious home in an original estate setting
An outstanding executive home occupying a large private site within the original walled garden of a prestigious development is now for sale. The Walled Garden in the Daviot Estate, near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, is presented for sale by Galbraith. As you enter the electric gates the property stands handsomely with a south facing position surrounded by…
Read MoreLandmark celebrates ancient link with Ireland
A new landmark at the Beinn Ghlas wind farm in Argyll has been officially opened. Onshore wind generation firm Ventient Energy threw its support behind the newly created landmark, which was commissioned by the original landowner. Sam Macdonald, who owned the land overlooking Loch Etive, commissioned Scottish sculptor and public artist David Wilson to design…
Read MoreWhy Scottish cities are smiles better than London
Edinburgh is the ninth-most ‘LOL’ city on the planet, according to a new survey. The study for MoveHub.com compared 67 major cities all around the world on how many comedy clubs, comedy shows, comedy festivals and social media mentions of the word ‘LOL’ there are per 100,000 people to determine the ultimate destinations for the…
Read MoreSo you think you want to open your own distillery?
It seems that barely a month goes by in Scotland without news of another new distillery being created. It takes guts, the patience of a saint and a considerable amount of cash to get a whisky distillery up and running. However, unlike many other investments if it all goes wrong, you can also drown your…
Read MoreThe Grand Cafe is all set to thrown open its doors
One of Edinburgh’s most magnificent Old Town venues will this week open to the public at Grand Café at the Scotsman. After a six month restoration and inspired by the grand cafes of Europe, the new North Bridge venue promises a welcoming, relaxed drinking and dining experience to suit all tastes and occasions, juxtaposing a…
Read MoreA midsummer night’s beer festival comes to Scotland
A north-east beer festival is to pass the £100,000 charity milestone as it welcomes thousands of visitors this week. The fourth Happening will be held from Thursday, June 28, to Saturday, June 30. About 5000 people are expected to flock to the Happening, which will boast 120 beers from around the UK and the world,…
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