Posts by Kenny Smith
Photographer looks to his roots for exhibition
A Scottish celebrity photographer is turning back the clock to the 80s for his new exhibition. Donald Maclellan’s photographic roll call charts pupils’ progress in the eighties – a decade of cultural, technical and political upheaval – has been endlessly analysed by social historians: but never has this pivotal period been viewed from the perspective of…
Read MoreDirectors are honoured at annual awards
The achievements of Scotland’s top business directors were honoured at the IoD Scotland Director of the Year Awards. Held at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow, 14 outstanding leaders collected Director of the Year Awards, celebrating the best in business across nine key director categories and five regional categories, including the family business category, a new addition…
Read MoreFighting back against Scotland’s feathered fiends
Campaigns to fight back against the annual seagull menace are now underway across Scotland. Fife Council has launched a new campaign to keep the feathered fiends off their streets, while Shetland Islands Council is asking property owners to get in touch if they think they may have a problem with nesting gulls. Shetland Islands’ environmental…
Read MoreHousebuilding 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…
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