Posts by Kenny Smith
‘Dr Livingstone, I presume?’ – we mark the occasion in our podcast
This week’s Scottish Field podcast marks an important moment in history. One hundred and fifty years to the day since Henry Morgan Stanley found the missing Dr David Livingstone in Africa, and reputedly greeted him with the words ‘Dr Livingston, I presume?’, we commemorate the life of the great Scottish explorer. From his humble beginnings…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin introduces a ‘drinkable’ wreath
Christmas is coming – and this year will hopefully hail the return of parties, friends, and plenty of yuletide fun. In preparation, Edinburgh Gin has joined with luxury London florist, Wild at Heart, to create the ultimate Christmas wreath for festive entertaining – one that doesn’t just go on yourwall… but also in your cocktail.…
Read MoreAuchbreck House is a genuine northern delight
An impressive home with plenty of space and its own swimming pool has been brought to the market. Auchbreck House, The Gash, is one of Fraserburgh’s finest properties, which Brown & McRae are delighted to offer for sale. Auchbreck House which is an exclusive styled detached house, set within its own private garden grounds with…
Read MoreSchool’s plea to save the world – through song
Morrison’s Academy pupils use their collective voices to send a plea – it’s time to save the world. On Friday 5 November, 136 Morrison’s Academy Primary pupils gathered together, ready to take action in hope that the world will listen to their plea for change. Morrison’s Academy Primary School was chosen as the first school…
Read MoreA fascinating look at the world in 100 moments
You are not alone in wondering how one goes about filtering through a million years to form an articulate narrative. Yet Neil Oliver achieves this incredibly succinctly and with rare wit. Travelling through space and time on a whistlestop tour of the world, Oliver offers a tangible array of moments which give an invaluable and…
Read MoreScottish Ballet returns with The Nutcracker
Festive family favourite The Nutcracker is returning this winter for Scottish Ballet’s biggest tour yet. Rescheduled from 2020, The Nutcracker makes its long-awaited return to stages in Scotland this winter, opening at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre on 1 December. The iconic Tchaikovsky score will be performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, rejoining the company on…
Read MoreDobbies and NTS give podcast garden guidance
A Scottish charity is giving an insight into its work and is sharing top tips on how to prepare gardens for the autumn. Leading garden centre retailer Dobbies has teamed up with Scotland’s largest membership organisation, the National Trust for Scotland, to give listeners the inside track on what it takes to maintain its 38…
Read MoreNew release celebrates the influence of American oak casks
Tamdhu Speyside single malt whisky has announced the arrival of its latest limited-edition release – Quercus Alba Distinction. The new release from the Speyside distiller celebrates the unmistakable characteristics of first-fill American oak sherry cask maturation. As the only Scotch whisky brand to exclusively fully mature in oloroso sherry casks, Quercus Alba Distinction begins its…
Read MoreBar + Block Glasgow unveils seasonal menu
With the new season comes a new autumn winter menu at contemporary steakhouse, Bar + Block on Howard Street in Glasgow. At the heart of it, discover Bar + Block’s signature steaks. The ever-changing selection of quality steaks, prepared for you by expert chefs on-site, are selected from British and Irish Angus breeds renowned for…
Read MoreThe Refillery Opens at Edinburgh’s Waverley Market
A plastic free grocery and ethical goods store is opening its third store in the capital. The Refillery is opening at Moorgarth’s Waverley Market in Edinburgh, which will be their very first city centre location and their most ambitious project to date, on Saturday, November 13. The Refillery features over 1300 products in-store and online…
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