Posts by Kenny Smith
Court victory opens up more of national park to walkers
Walkers in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park will be able to enjoy more of the great outdoors after a court battle. The National Park’s Authority has won a landmark legal appeal against the Drumlean Estate, near Aberfoyle, which will ensure walkers and others can exercise responsible access within the estate which sits…
Read MoreScottish Field needs an editorial assistant
Do you love Scottish Field? Then maybe you want to come and work for us. We currently have a vacancy for an editorial assistant. Due to a staff member relocating abroad, there is a vacancy in our Edinburgh office, based on Ferry Road, for an editorial assistant to work across our titles, including not just…
Read MoreAll set for Easter fun at Blair Castle and Gardens
Blair Castle and Gardens has a cracking variety of activities for all the family to enjoy over the Easter weekend when it re-opens its doors to the public on Good Friday. The Perthshire castle – which appears in ITV’s Victoria – has some of egg-citing highlights in store during the holidays. These include – Easter…
Read MoreFive top tips to get your garden styled up for spring
The recent cold snap may have us all feeling as though the depths of winter are here to stay. But the start of the warmer season is just around the corner – hopefully – as spring has officially arrived. With the launch of its brand-new season collection, Dobbies is celebrating the official start to spring…
Read MoreBlackpool and London are top getaways
Scots looking to get an Easter break but have left it to the last minute are being given some handy travel hints. This Easter, escape the endless airport queues and avoid the congested motorways as GoEuro, the leading European platform for booking train, bus and flights, invites travellers to enjoy the great British staycation. GoEuro…
Read MoreThe Macallan unveils a new look – but the same taste
An old Scotch whisky favourite is being given a fresh image from next month. The Macallan has unveiled a bold new look across its range of single malt whiskies that will begin rolling out globally from April. Taking inspiration from The Macallan Rare Cask and Rare Cask Black packaging, the new bottle design is broad-shouldered,…
Read MoreScottish vets warn against sharing your Easter eggs
Scottish pet owners are being reminded to do their four-legged friends a favour this Easter. Vets are urging pet owners to keep chocolate treats safely out of reach of inquisitive pets this Easter, as findings released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveal that half of (52%) companion animal vets in the country saw at…
Read MoreBuild your dream garage with Oakwrights
Classic cars and oak frames share a couple of qualities that make them such great partners: heritage, craftsmanship and elegance. They take you by surprise at first sight and leave you a bit awestruck and speechless. Timber framed building specialists Oakwrights have a passion for the classic Land Rover and have built up a collection…
Read MoreThe Macallan 50-year-old for sale at ÂŁ25,000
If you’ve got a spare ÂŁ25,000 in your pocket, then a limited edition of The Macallan could be just for you. The Macallan has released just 200 bottles of a 50-year-old single malt whisky, priced at ÂŁ25,000. This single malt that has slowly matured over five decades, as The Macallan 50 Years Old – 2018…
Read MoreFairtrade tartan is taken to the world by piper Louise
Top Scottish female piper Louise Marshall is taking her piping skills and love of the new World Fair Trade Tartan on tour. A leading piper for over 30 years, originally from Annan in Dumfries, Lou has formally been invited to star as the guest piper at the WOW Woman of the World Festival earlier this…
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