Posts by Kenny Smith
Biodiversity and economic boost despite few grouse season birds
The grouse season comes to close for 2021 today, December 10. And while the number of shoot days has been limited, the season continues to provide an extraordinary boost for biodiversity and the rural economy in Scotland, with numerous birds of prey nesting successfully and spending by estates rising to £15m. Tim Baynes, moorland director…
Read MoreLife behind the scenes at Glasgow Central Station
The latest series showing the behind the scenes events at Glasgow Central Station comes to a close this weekend. In the final episode of the latest series of Inside Central Station, festivals are back after a year out and the TRNSMT music festival crowds hit the concourse. One young staff member with a new customer…
Read MoreOur wildlife writer heads for the TV screen
Scottish Field’s wildlife writer Cal Flynn takes to the small screen this week on the Big Scottish Book Club. Host Damian Barr goes travelling this week with his guests at Troon Concert Hall. One of the guests is our very own Cal, who writes our wildlife features each month, as she introduces us to some…
Read MoreGlengoyne unveils Teapot Dram – Batch No. 008.
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled the latest batch of its coveted Teapot Dram – Batch No. 008. As part of Glengoyne’s most popular limited-edition range, the Teapot Dram tells the story of an old distillery tradition where workers would be given three fingers of whisky, three times a day. Most distilleries would…
Read MoreGet Sam Heughan’s book for free when you subscribe
Scottish Field has a special Christmas offer if you subscribe to us today! You can save 25% on a Scottish Field subscription, paying just £10.69 per quarter by UK Direct Debit. And you’ll also receive a copy of the bestselling book Clanlands, by Outlander star Sam Heughan. Whether you or your loved ones love the…
Read MoreFarm conversion with holiday cottage business for sale
A sympathetically converted farm steading incorporating six self-contained holiday cottages is now for sale. Bell Ingram present an exciting business and lifestyle opportunity, comprising of an exceptionally attractive converted farm steading, detached residential cottage and five premium development plots, all sitting within approximately 10 acres of land on the fringe of the picturesque coastal village…
Read MoreA delicious haggis wellington to try at home
Christmas is the perfect time to enjoy food and really indulge ourselves. Here’s a twist on an old favourite, to make the perfect Sunday lunch, in a recipe from Macsween. Producing more than 1334 tonnes of haggis this year alone, Macsween of Edinburgh has seen immense growth over the past year with an increase of…
Read MoreSchool prepares to premiere new composition
Composer Tom David Wilson is leading pupils of St Mary’s Music School through their final practice sessions ahead of the premier performance of his new composition. Imagined Conversation on Blackford Hill which will feature in the school’s first live concert since the start of the pandemic, on Monday December 13. St Mary’s Music School has…
Read MoreThe cyclists who recreated a 1936 trip in our latest podcast
Scottish Field would cycle 500 miles, and we would cycle 500 more… just to be the podcast that brings something new and exciting to your door! The 31st Scottish Field podcast sees us meet two members of the Adventure Syndicate. This week our guests are Alice Lemkes and Philippa Battye, who tell us about their…
Read MoreWork underway to create new Dunphail Distillery
Dunphail Distillery has announced that construction is underway at the single malt whisky distillery and visitor centre based south of Forres. The Speyside build is planned to take approximately 12 months to complete. The 200,000 LPA capacity site, converted from an existing farm steading, is aiming to shift the perceptions of what Scotch whisky can…
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