Posts by Kenny Smith
Viking-age treasure from the Galloway Hoard on show
One of the most important UK archaeological finds of the century, The Galloway Hoard, has gone on display from October at Kirkcudbright Galleries. The exhibition, Galloway Hoard: Viking-age Treasure, offers the first chance to see details hidden for over a thousand years, revealed by expert conservation, painstaking cleaning and cutting-edge research. The exhibition opened on…
Read MoreTwo new music competitions for Scottish youngsters
The search is now on for Solo Performer of the Year and Brass Ensemble of the Year in Scotland’s new festival of music competitions. Following the success of the North Ayrshire Young Musician Competition which has run for over 20 years and seen up to 20,000 people take part, The Music Education Partnership Group is…
Read MoreHaggis salad – a quick and easy recipe
This week, we’ve been giving you some new ideas about what to do with Scotland’s national dish. Courtesy of Macsween, we’re mixing things this week up to bring you haggis in new and interesting ways. Today, we keep pushing the boat out – and bring you a haggis salad! Click HERE for more recipes from…
Read MoreThe ‘forgotten’ daughter of Sir William Burrell
The Burrell Collection reopens next year, and houses over 8,000 objects in the south side of Glasgow. Collected by shipping magnate Sir William Burrell and his wife, Constance, this treasure trove was bequeathed to the city in 1944. The Burrells were a very private couple and many assumed that the collection had been left to…
Read MoreScottish Field’s November 2021 edition is available now
Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November, Scottish Field goes green as we look at the issues affecting Scotland today. We travel all over the country this month as we look at what Scots are doing to battle the danger of climate change across the land, in various forms. Editor…
Read MoreTop whiskies revealed at Spirit of Speyside awards
Celebrating the best whiskies from Speyside as chosen by whisky enthusiasts from around the world, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Awards have been unveiled. The 2020/2021 winners were revealed at a ceremony that saw the Glenfarclas 25YO coming out on top as the overall favourite Speyside malt. Attended by industry representatives and specialist retailers, the…
Read MoreThe Royal National Mòd returns in Inverness
The Royal National Mòd makes its greatly anticipated opening this evening, with a variety of stunning performances and cultural activities set to get underway in Inverness. After a year’s hiatus due to the pandemic, the coming eight days will see the event bring fans of Gaelic music and culture together once again to celebrate the…
Read MoreObituary: Captain Alwyne Farquharson of Invercauld MC
Captain Alwyne Arthur Compton Farquharson M.C. of Invercauld and Monaltrie, 16th Chief of Clan Farquharson, died on Wednesday October 6, at his home in Valley Farm, Norfolk at the age of 102. Alwyne is believed to have been Scotland’s oldest and longest serving clan chief and was chieftain of the Ballater Highland Games on Deeside…
Read MoreSmokehead’s latest dram is a Twisted Stout
Smokehead Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is once twisting tradition with its latest release, Twisted Stout. One of the fastest growing single malts in the UK and globally, and packing a peaty punch, Twisted Stout brings a smoother, sweeter, and silkier experience with a delicious and different whisky. Intertwined with the intense smack-in-the-tastebuds smoke you’d…
Read More‘Plate up’ for sustainable Scottish food
More than 35 Glasgow hospitality venues have teamed up as part of a new initiative designed to address food waste and its impact on climate change. Ahead of the official launch date (October 12), the team behind Plate up for Glasgow has unveiled the venues taking part, inviting bookings. As part of this hospitality-led initiative,…
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