Posts by Kenny Smith
Giant sand artworks promote the East Neuk Festival
East Neuk Festival has put the spotlight on the plight of young musicians in an immense sand portrait drawn onto Elie beach. Amid growing fears of the devastating impact the pandemic will have on the future of our next generation of musicians, a picture of a young trombonist accompanied with the call to action ‘It’s…
Read MoreMoskito bites that will bring you back time and again
It’s not often that you can say that once you’ve had a Moskito bite, that you want more. That’s definitely how I felt after eating at Moskito Bar & Kitchen in Glasgow’s Bath Street, which officially re-opens its doors on July 1. In the past, I have occasionally dined at venues where it’s very much…
Read MoreArts performances coming to the dunes of Lunan Bay
An extraordinary promenade performance in the dunes of Lunan Bay in Angus, is coming later this year. Commissioned by Hospitalfield and Arbroath 2020+1, Over Lunan has been created by Angus Farquhar, creative director of social action and arts organisation Aproxima Arts with dramaturg and former artistic director of Unicorn Theatre Purni Morell, this significant live…
Read MoreFormer MasterChef’s switch to beauty is a winner
Some fellow MasterChef fans may recognise the name Angela Langford, she reached the finals of the hit cooking show back in 2013. She’s now concocted her very own British skincare brand and makes organic, vegan, cruelty free products in Somerset. There are no chemical nasties in the range and they are suitable for even the…
Read MoreOlverum Body Polish can give you the best bathtime ever
Olverum has long been renowned for harnessing the power of natural essential oils to create luxurious self-care beauty products. Its bath oil is legendary and an absolute staple for the team at Scottish Field. And the latest launch couldn’t have come at a better time. Whilst emerging from winter and from months of confinement it’s…
Read MoreHead ghillie does his bit for Missing Salmon Alliance
Last year’s lockdown’s wrought havoc upon businesses, both indoors and out. However, John Macaskill, the head ghillie on Ross-shire’s River Conon’s Upper Fairburn and Coul beats, managed to turn those hardships into opportunity, and raise £1620 in charitable funds for the Missing Salmon Alliance. The Missing Salmon Alliance is a coalition of likeminded organisations that…
Read MoreDouble Barrel whisky is given a rebrand
Scotch whisky firm Douglas Laing & Co has revealed the rebrand of their Double Barrel Malt Scotch whisky. With Double Barrel, Douglas Laing’s master blender carefully combines just two single malts from two very different distilleries to create one exceptional experience. The range features two core bottlings – Islay / Highland and Speyside / Lowland…
Read MoreCappuccino and Porridge – a real life romance
When I first picked up Cappuccino and Porridge, I was all set to don my chef hat and ready myself for a new breakfast recipe – but never judge a book by its cover. The name Cappuccino and Porridge is, in fact, a hint at a beautiful melange of Italian and Scottish heritage. Inspired by…
Read MoreThe noble Scottish family who had it all – and lost it
The debut book by television producer Simon Welfare depicts the fascinating lives of John and Ishbel Gordon, the Marquess and Marchioness of Aberdeen. The couple aimed to change the world with their passion for philanthropic endeavours and social reform. However, they ended up losing their fortune after years of generosity. As the couple were the…
Read MoreStepping up fight against homelessness
The Sheltersuit Foundation is a non-profit social venture which designs and manufactures products that provide immediate shelter to people experiencing homelessness. Sheltersuit UK, a branch of the foundation, is collaborating with Vango, one of Europe’s leading camping and outdoor equipment brands, to produce its Sheltersuits and Shelterbags. Established in the Netherlands in 2014, the Sheltersuit…
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