Posts by Kenny Smith
Scotland’s witty little knitters can come together
There’s less than a month to go until Worldwide Knit in Public Day, with a Scottish venue ready to welcome knitters. New Lanark, the 18th century former cotton-spinning Mill Village and one of Scotland’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, will welcome knitters on 9 June, as it takes part in Worldwide Knit in Public Day…
Read MoreFrom chaser to chukka for top jockey Lucy
What happened when top jump jockey Lucy Alexander tried playing polo in Perth? Approaching Thom Bell’s yard we see that Lucy Alexander is already here. Scotland’s first and only female professional jump jockey stands facing us with her arms crossed, looking distinctly cold and wet. Lucy’s family have bred, trained and raced thoroughbreds for more…
Read MoreTen of the best musicals coming to Scotland
Scotland loves musicals – just look how busy the theatres are every time they come on tour. We look at the top 10 musicals coming to Scotland over the coming months. 1. Wicked UK Tour. Edinburgh. The gravity-defying prequel to ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is at Edinburgh Playhouse until Saturday 9 June. Telling the untold…
Read MoreGame of Thrones actor Clive Russell climbs into the hot seat
Learning to ride a horse in his fifties has brought Clive Russell, the Fife-based Game of Thrones actor, a wealth of opportunities. After training in horsemanship for a part in the 1999 film The 13th Warrior – in which he played Norseman Helfdane alongside Antonio Banderas – his roles have repeatedly demanded that he take to the…
Read MorePlastic pollution used to create an artwork
Some 500 pieces of plastic ocean waste have been brought together to create Plastic Beach, a new exhibition by the late Scottish artist Robert Callender. Plastic Beach is being held at the City Art Centre in Edinburgh, and will run until July. Robert’s artworks Plastic Beach and Coastal Collection are included in the show. Both works…
Read MoreMake an appointment to see this former doctor’s surgery
Those keen a former doctor’s surgery should make an appointment to view the property. Ellenbank, on Balmoral Road, Rattray, Blairgowrie, is presented for sale by Galbraith, and has been renovated to a high standard in recent years by the current owners and has many fine traditional features whilst offering all the comforts of modern day…
Read MoreWhy not try this tasty chocolate and fruit dessert
Andy Turnbull is the head chef at Inverlochy Castle. He first took up the post in January 2016, and presents a recipe for Scottish Field readers to try for themselves. He added: ‘The best thing about working at Inverlochy Castle is the location. ‘We have some of the best produce in Scotland. Shellfish and seafood…
Read MoreYoung Scots musician offered an incredible chance
A young Scots musician has the chance to have their work performed at a major festival this year. An organisation that promotes traditional arts across Scotland has teamed up with Thorntons Investments to provide a great opportunity for a young musician to compose new music to be performed at this year’s Blas Festival which celebrates…
Read MoreDouble gold honour for whisky at awards
A Scotch whisky has been rewarded for its exceptional quality with gold medals from both the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) and the International Spirits Challenge (ISC). Launched this year in February, Tamdhu Batch Strength 003, bottled at 58.3%, is the third edition in Tamdhu’s award-winning Batch Strength Series. Each batch in the…
Read MoreA rare chance to see TV time capsule’s contents
A famous time capsule which was buried on TV then accidentally dug up after 19 years, is coming to Scotland. When the Blue Peter Millennium Time Capsule was accidentally dug up by construction workers 33 years earlier than planned it made headline news. Now, as part of Blue Peter’s 60th birthday year, the contents of…
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