Posts by Kenny Smith
Warning to stay away from harbour seals with pups
Scotland’s nature agency NatureScot, is urging people not to get too close to seals. The warning comes after a series of recent incidents at Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve (NNR) and other seal haul-out sites across Scotland. It’s vital to avoid disturbance at this time of year while harbour seals have pups. Disturbance can mean…
Read MoreA father’s search for justice after Lockerbie Bombing
One of the most shocking moments in Scottish history came in December 1988 when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie. In the largest attack on Britain since World War Two, as 259 passengers and 11 townsfolk of Lockerbie were murdered. Among the passengers was Flora, beloved daughter of Dr Jim Swire. Libyan Abdelbaset al-Megrahi…
Read MoreBe part of the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge awards night
Scottish Field’s Whisky Challenge marks its 21st birthday this year – and we have just released another 200 tickets for the event. Tickets are now available for our whisky awards ceremony, which is taking place at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh on October 29. Each ticket includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival, a…
Read MoreUnder the sea lie so many fascinating real stories
We’ve all had days when we’ve looked out at the sea, and wondered what lurks beneath. Sunken pirate ships, laden with gold and lost bounty? Basking sharks, swimming under the surface? Or, are there mysteries below the waves that we can’t begin to comprehend? In The Blue Wonder, marine biologist and diver Dr Frauke Bagusche…
Read MoreGolf star Lee Westwood joins Loch Lomond Whiskies
Loch Lomond Whiskies, the Official Spirit of The Open, has agreed a new partnership with golf superstar Lee Westwood to promote the brand’s award-winning single malts across the world. Westwood, who has won on five continents in his decorated 28-year professional career, worked with Loch Lomond Whiskies Master Blender, Michael Henry, to create and select…
Read MoreOn the buses for a look back at Fife transport
Public transport is something that most of us see on a regular basis. David Devoy is a devotee of buses, and his chronicles the independent bus operators that have been deployed in the Fife area in this book that will definitely grab enthusiasts of the transport. Devoy knows his subject, having written several books on…
Read MoreStack and Still to open Edinburgh pancake restaurant
Popular Glasgow pancake restaurant Stack & Still is flipping to the east coast, to open the former Jamie’s Italian site as a pancake house. The first Edinburgh branch of popular pancake restaurant will open its doors on 22 July. With a mouthwatering menu offering potentially 12 million different combinations of pancakes, Edinburgh’s foodies are in…
Read MoreWe chat gin and rugby in the Scottish Field podcast
If you like your gin and competitive sport, then this week’s Scottish Field podcast is just the one for you. This week, our podcast sees Scottish Field’s own John Boyle join web editor Kenny Smith, as they have a chat about the magazine’s annual gin challenge. The 2021 results appear in this month’s magazine, where…
Read MoreSearch is on for Great British Beach Clean volunteers
The Marine Conservation Society is holding its annual Great British Beach Clean – and is calling for volunteers from across Scotland to join in and help. Scotland’s beaches and seas are a haven for an incredible variety of wildlife, which are put at risk by pollution. Animals can get tangled in plastic packaging, become distressed,…
Read MoreLoop and Scoop bring a proper taste of Spain to Scotland
When I went on holiday to Salou in 2009, I discovered something I hadn’t encountered before – churros. For the uninitiated, these are the Spanish versions of doughnuts, but rather than being taken into a round form, they are cut into sticks before frying. There’s a stall in Salou, just off the main shopping area,…
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