Posts by Kenny Smith
First entries arrive for our great Argyll competition
Entries for our fantastic #myargyll competition are coming in thick and fast. Last week, we told how the Wyvex Media Group, publishers of Scottish Field, has joined forces with the Argyll and the Isles Tourism Cooperative (AITC) to launch #myargyll. This social media campaign is designed to showcase all that is glorious about Argyll. Using…
Read MoreMonaco or bust as drivers take part in fundraiser
A group of generous souls are making their way from Edinburgh to Monaco in a variety of interesting vehicles. They are taking part in the Bumble Bee Rally, having met up at the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade on Saturday morning, before heading off to the south of France at 9am. The Bumble Bee Rally was started…
Read MoreFolk festival will feature big names in Trad Scots scene
The cream of Scottish Folk and Trad music are heading for Dumfries and Galloway. They are taking part in the 17th Moniaive Festival, a weekend of outstanding music and family entertainment. One of Scotland’s most passionate champions of live music, Greg Lawson, says this year’s Moniaive Folk Festival looks set to be outstanding. A highly…
Read MoreFamous Edinburgh landmarks unite as conference venue
Two of Edinburgh’s most iconic Old Town institutions are joining forces in a move that is set to deliver a multi-million-pound boost into the heart of the city. The prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and the Festival Theatre are pooling their resources to create a one-stop ‘large conference destination’ with unrivalled character…
Read MoreTen ways Scots are marking the Royal Wedding
A new poll by Ipsos Mori has revealed a range of ways that Scots will mark the Royal Wedding on 19 May. The survey shows six in ten will be participating in some way, either by watching TV or recording the event, but less than one in 10 are having a party with family and…
Read MoreThe Dining Room offers far more than just whisky
I must admit I hadn’t appreciated that the Scottish Malt Whisky Society has only been going since the early 1980s. Perhaps it’s the patina of age bestowed by having a gorgeous old wood-lined Vaults in Leith or a whole Georgian townhouse on Queen Street in the centre of Edinburgh. The SMWS is actually a pretty…
Read MoreNew head of policy is ready for land challenges
Scottish Land & Estates has appointed a new head of policy. Katy Dickson takes on the role as the land business sector faces a wide range of challenges in agriculture, rural business, land management, environment and conservation. Joining Scottish Land & Estates as a policy officer in 2014, Katy was later promoted to a senior…
Read MoreBook review – The Ghost of Helen Addison
What’s the story? Leo Moran isn’t your average private detective. His most pressing day-to-day activities usually involve deciding what vintage of wine to pair with the finest organic steak, but at times he has more unsettling concerns: visions of violent crimes. After the ritualistic murder of a young woman in Argyll Leo decides to help…
Read MoreA plush home in the exclusive Gleneagles village
A home in an exclusive development surrounded by communal landscaped grounds is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, 2 Glamis Court forms part of an exclusive development conveniently located within the Gleneagles development and is set amongst stunning Perthshire countryside providing easy access to the A9, Gleneagles train station, Perth and the major…
Read MoreStudents looking away from studying agriculture
Scottish students are turning their backs on agriculture and related subjects, according to a new survey. TheKnowledgeAcademy.com has revealed the least popular undergraduate courses in Scotland. Overall, when it comes to the total number of students enrolled in 2016/17 in Scotland, these are the least popular undergraduate courses: Agriculture and related subjects (720), veterinary science…
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