Posts by Kenny Smith
Glenmorangie unveils its brand new innovation distillery
Glenmorangie has opened the doors to its ground-breaking innovation distillery – a place which promises to bring a kaleidoscope of delicious new flavours to Scotch whisky. Here, Glenmorangie’s whisky creators can let their imaginations run wild. Using barley, water, yeast, wood and time, its whisky creators – led by director of whisky creation Dr Bill…
Read MorePrince Charles is welcomed to Burns Cottage
The National Trust for Scotland was given royal approval at Burns Cottage in Alloway in Ayrshire. The conservation charity’s patron, HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay and Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Rothesay, made their first visit to the cottage last week. Their Royal Highnesses were greeted by the Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire and…
Read MoreScottish Field’s 2021 luxury edition is available now
Scottish Field’s annual luxury edition celebrates all things escapist this year. Every year our October issue highlights the best of the best in Scotland, whether food, places to stay, and incredible items to purchase. Editor Richard Bath said: ‘With Covid shrinking everyone’s world and bringing genuine hardship for some, we debated long and hard as…
Read MoreA fascinating look at the castles of Lewis and beyond
Peter Cunningham casts an eye over the pivotal moments, people and places that moulded the island’s history in The Castles of the Lews. He uses the castles of the Island of Lewis as a focal point, including Stornoway, Seaforth and Lews Castle. With wonderful illustrations and images to accompany his analysis, those with an intimate…
Read MoreThe essential guide to the Outer Hebrides
We really are paging the oracle on north-west Outer Hebridean life here. Frank Rennie, professor of Sustainable Rural Development who lives in South Galson and has been instrumental in developing the region for four decades, writes of the area’s great personal, natural and cultural significance. From his formative experiences of the region to its resident…
Read MoreGaelic showcase at Royal National Mòd 2021 in Inverness
An exciting and inspirational celebration of Gaelic language and music is promised at The Royal National Mòd 2021 in Inverness this autumn. The eight-day event will hint at a return to normality as organisers of the prestigious celebration unveil a programme that will include a suite of in-person competitions and concerts. 2021’s hybrid approach will…
Read MoreGlenAllachie unveils a limited edition for the UK
Award-winning Speyside distillery GlenAllachie has revealed a limited-edition created exclusively for the UK. The 14-year-old Oloroso Wood Finish joins the innovative Wood Finish series. Presented at natural cask strength of 55.4%, the 14-year-old single malt (UK RRSP ÂŁ89.99) is a small-batch release initially matured in first and second fill American oak barrels, before being re-racked…
Read MoreOnly remaining set of Prima and Ultima in charity auction
The registration for the highly oversubscribed second release of the collectable series, Prima & Ultima, has now closed. The only remaining set is to go for auction at Sotheby’s next week, as this elusive set #1 will go under the hammer in Hong Kong from September 15-24 at an online auction, with all proceeds going…
Read MoreA unique night time promenade performance
Dunes by the sea are coming to life each night until September 19. Commissioned by Hospitalfield and Arbroath 2020+1, Over Lunan is an extraordinary promenade performance in the dunes of Lunan Bay near Arbroath in Angus. Created by Angus Farquhar, creative director of social action and arts organisation Aproxima Arts with dramaturg and former Artistic…
Read MoreCanada open for travel: Getting your eTA
Canada is welcoming tourists again. Here you can read how to apply for the mandatory eTA. Canada is open again! Fully vaccinated travellers are once again allowed to travel to The Great White North from 7 September 2021. And there is plenty of reason to make Canada your next holiday destination. Alternate bustling cities with…
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