Posts by Kenny Smith
Kingsbarns’ delight as its spirit becomes Scotch Whisky
Kingsbarns Distillery is celebrating after the first casks it filled on March 23 2015 came of age on Saturday – and can now be called Scotch Whisky. The Wemyss family’s fledgling Fife distillery visitor centre was opened to the public on St Andrews Day 2014, with spirit distillation beginning in January 2015. After a few…
Read MoreTraditional home modernised to a high standard
A beautiful B-listed home dating from the 1800s is now on the market. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Millbank, in Longside, near Peterhead, is a most attractive house, set within its own gardens and grounds, close to the village of Longside. This fine Grade B Listed house went through a sympathetic refurbishment in 1994.…
Read MoreThe future’s bright for the cross border bridge
The future of a historic bridge between Scotland and England is looking much brighter, thanks to a National Lottery grant. A significant step has been taken in the campaign to secure the status of the historic Union Chain Bridge, which spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe in England and Fishwick in Scotland. A first round…
Read MoreLifetime honour at rural awards for Douglas Watson
One man’s dedication to the agricultural industry was honoured at the Scottish Rural Awards last night. The Lifetime Achievement award went to Ingliston-based Douglas Watson, senior project manager with the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society (SAOS). He has a knowledge of rural Scotland’s businesses, organisations and people that really impressed the judges. Due to retire in…
Read MoreMental health campaign wins Scottish Rural Award
An outstanding campaign aimed at helping young farmers has won a special award. The Scottish Rural Awards’ Rural Hero honour was bestowed upon the Ingliston-based Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC). They took home the Rural Hero award for their inspiring Are Ewe Okay? campaign. Are Ewe Okay? promotes mental well-being amongst young farmers…
Read MoreWell done to those who entertain and host in Scotland
Bringing people into Scotland to entertain and house them is a crucial part of rural Scotland. Rural Hospitality and Rural Tourism were acknowledged at this year’s Scottish Rural Awards, held at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. This was the culmination of a fourth year of partnership between Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance to host…
Read MoreInnovation is their motivation at the Scottish Rural Awards
Forward-thinking companies have been rewarded for their innovation. The Scottish Rural Awards are the ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, highlighting the enterprise, skill and innovation of those who live and work in rural areas. Biotechnology company Xanthella, based in Oban, were overall winners in the Rural Enterprise and Innovation category, with judges praising…
Read MoreAgriculture and rural employers receive honours at awards night
The Scottish Rural Awards lives up to its name with awards in the agriculture and rural employment categories. Clackmannanshire farmers A & R Muirhead fought off strong competition to win the Agriculture category at last night’s Scottish Rural Awards (Thursday, 22 March). Based in Menstrie, A & R Muirhead are a farming family that have…
Read MoreSuccessful businesses rewarded for all their hard work
New Scottish businesses and established firms exploring new avenues have had their hard work recognised at the Scottish Rural Awards. GlenWyvis Distillery, based in Dingwall, were overall winners in the Business Start Up category, with the judging panel praising their ambitious, out of the box thinking and use of crowdfunding. Another Dingwall business, the Highland…
Read MoreHonest Alastair returns a ‘lost’ library book to Stornoway
Most of us have encountered a fine when borrowing books from our local libraries and returning them late. But the honesty of Alastair McIntosh has to be commended. When the Alastair ordered a second hand book on eBay recently, he was thrilled to get a first edition with the dust cover still intact. However, he…
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