Posts by Kenny Smith
anCnoc 2009 Vintage unveiled for global market
anCnoc Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has released the latest in its acclaimed vintages collection with the unveiling of anCnoc 2009 Vintage. This special limited-edition expression showcases the heritage and skill of Knockdhu’s small distillery team. A delicate spicy, woody nose combines with anCnoc’s classic honey and citrus notes, demonstrating the time that this beautiful…
Read MoreWe talk pumpkins in the latest Scottish Field podcast
Halloween is on the way – we’re going to be getting in the mood for the spooky season in our latest podcast. In our podcast today, we’re heading to Kilduff Farm in East Lothian. Kilduff farm is located in East Lothian, in between Haddington and North Berwick and home to our guest today, Lucy Calder,…
Read MoreRare Hepworth sketch given in private art auction
The personal art collection of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, a leading figure of the St Ives School of artists, is to be sold live online and in London by fine art auction house, Lyon & Turnbull, this Thursday. Most of the pieces in the sale were gifted to St Andrews-born Barns-Graham by her artist friends. Wilhelmina studied…
Read MoreA beautiful restoration for offers over £750,000
A beautifully restored and significant category ‘C’ listed historic house has been brought to the market. Presented by Robb Residential, and located in the much sought-after Thornly Park area of Paisley, Wilmar is a most impressive, detached period home built in 1908 and protected by a category ‘C’ listing. It was designed for William and…
Read MoreChivas Brothers named Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year
The team from Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky business of Pernod Ricard, is toasting being crowned Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year. The title was bestowed upon them at the recent International Wine & Spirit Competition annual dinner in Edinburgh. Regarded as one of the world’s largest and most influential authorities on spirits, the International…
Read MoreBurns&Beyond festival gets ready for a big return
Burns&Beyond – Edinburgh’s flagship Burns festival – is returning in 2022. Organisers Unique Events have announced a series of live, in-person events for the festival which returns for its fourth edition in January 2022 with the message of Love, Hope and Kindness. Burns&Beyond celebrates the life and legacy of Robert Burns with a series of…
Read MoreA delicious and healthy smoothie – in a bowl
Good, nutritious healthy food and snacks don’t have to cost the Earth. Today, we present a Jazz Apple Smoothie Bowl with Toasted Hazelnutsl. With British fruit in season, and apples and pears dropping from the trees, it seems like the right time to celebrate and use them. Courtesy of British Apples and Pears, here’s another…
Read MoreOffshore life comes ashore at Aberdeen Maritime Museum
As world leaders prepare to meet in Glasgow to discuss the climate emergency, a new display at Aberdeen Maritime Museum considers changes in the offshore energy sector and looks ahead as it transitions to renewable sources. The new display offers visitors a rare insight into life in the North Sea offshore energy industry. Thanks to…
Read MoreTry wild swimming to mark this Halloween
Over the past 12 months, wild swimming has enjoyed a near 300% surge in popularity as waves of new swimmers take the plunge. This Sunday, October 31, novice and experienced swimmers alike are being invited to give their costumes a creepy makeover and dress up for a spooktacular dip at Portobello Beach, with prizes up…
Read MoreSpooky 19th century tales from a Scots writer
As Halloween approaches, we all like a little bit of a scare. Despite being a household name during the latter half of the 19th century, few today are aware of the thrilling tales of Margaret Oliphant, and yet they are ripe for rediscovery. From suspenseful hauntings to strange tales of afterlife and the emotional echoes…
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