Posts by Kenny Smith
Housebuilding firm celebrate the joy of six
Multi-award-winning housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes are enjoying an unpredecented run of success. The firm have earned a prestigious Five Star rating from the Home Builders Federation – for a sixth consecutive year. The accolade further strengthens the family-run company’s reputation for quality housebuilding and unmatched customer service. Joanne Casey, director at Mactaggart & Mickel…
Read MoreSherlock Holmes tartan launch is a huge success
Fashion was an elementary part of the official launch of the Sherlock Holmes tartan. Scottish Field revealed last week that the Great Detective had become the first literary character to have his own tartan approved by the Scottish Register of Tartans. Holmes was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who was born in Edinburgh and…
Read MoreGet creative with the little ones during the holidays
Parents looking for something to do with their children during the Easter holidays can have fun and enjoy an educational experience too. A host of activities have been lined up by the National Galleries of Scotland, with brand new family activities to celebrate. Come rain or shine, keep little ones engaged and entertained with even more fun…
Read MoreFantastic food that was found by foraging
For most of us, the notion of a little hunting-gathering in search of dinner would be somewhat of an alien concept, but for Rupert Waites and Tom Chisholm sourcing their food locally from the land is how they make their living. Putting their extensive foraging knowledge and hospitality experience to good use, the pair, known…
Read MoreFruity combination for a new Scottish ice cream
Scottish ice cream lovers can refresh their mouths with a sensational new flavour. Sampling juicy mango and zingy passionfruit, Mackie’s of Scotland has unveiled its newest limited edition offering, whcih will transportg ice cream lovers to warmer surroundings with its new tropical flavour combination. Available from Tesco stores across the country, Mackie’s Mango and Passionfruit…
Read MoreThree fantastic evenings of jazz are in store next month
Jump into spring with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and their special guests Laura Jurd, Irini Arabatzi and Brian Kellock for a celebration of jazz genius. Together they will explore a rarely performed work by master composer, the late Kenny Wheeler, and the repertoire of pianist, composer and arranger Mary Lou Williams. They will play…
Read MoreClean Water Lager gets a huge boost for supermarket
An Aberdeenshire brewery has clinched a huge contract with a major Scottish supermarket. Brewgooder has landed a new £62,000 contract to supply all 78 Aldi stores across Scotland with its Clean Water Lager over the next six months. The Ellon-based team at Brewgooder, who have a mission to provide clean water to one million people…
Read MoreRun in stunning Scots sights is booked up
A half marathon through some of the most scenic landscapes in Scotland is now fully booked. The Road to the Isles event is taking place, starting in Arisaig. The stunning route sees runners snake through ancient woodland, jog by pretty coastal villages, run beside glorious beaches before going on to pass Loch Morar – this…
Read MoreMany happy returns as distillery marks 70th anniversary
A Scottish distillery is marking its 70th year with a special release. Family owned Scotch whisky specialist Douglas Laing has begun a year of celebrations by releasing XOP Platinum – a limited edition series within their Xtra Old Particular range as well as a commemorative Old Particular double bottle pack. The company was established by…
Read MoreScottish artist turns her hand to writing fairytales
Give the people what they want, as the old saying goes – and that’s just what Fife artist Jenny Gudgeon has done. Five years ago, Jenni was surprised to hear all her visitors at Open Studios North Fife telling her to write a book. She’d been entertaining people with the silly stories she made up…
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