Posts by Kenny Smith
Golden Shears competition coming to Royal Highland Show
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland has announced that Lister Shearing will be official equipment and clothing sponsor of the Golden Shears Sheep Shearing World Championships. This is to take place during the 2023 Royal Highland Show from June 22–25. The announcement was made during live streaming of shearing competitions at the Royal…
Read MoreA new Glasgow 1770 triple distilled whisky
Following the sell-out success of the inaugural Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Triple Distilled release, the Glasgow Distillery Company have just announced the release of their next Triple Distilled expression. The latest Glasgow 1770 Triple Distilled is crafted from the finest malted barley; distilled three times in traditional copper pot stills at The Glasgow Distillery and…
Read MoreInside the Scottish Field website and a fascinating new series
Scottish Field’s weekly podcast goes inside our own website this week, as well as highlighting a fascinating new podcast series. Website editor Kenny Smith chats about what goes into the making of our site, and how it reflects the magazine, as we have sections covering homes and gardens, food and drink, the outdoors, travel, culture,…
Read MoreObituary: Alasdair Houston MBE
It is bad luck to have both your family businesses virtually destroyed by two separate pandemics; but it is a major feat of resilience to come back stronger, while keeping your sense of humour firmly intact throughout. Alasdair Houston, from Gretna Green, lived his life with a determined, honest, and competitive energy that built two…
Read MoreGlenalmond pupil off to the Royal Windsor Horse Show
A 14-year-old Glenalmond College pupil has been selected as a member of the team which will represent Scotland in the Pony Club Mounted Games at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Carmen McDermott, who lives near Dunning, will be part of the team competing against Northern Ireland, England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland over four…
Read MoreDavid Livingstone Birthplace Museum set to re-open
The David Livingstone Birthplace in South Lanarkshire is to reopen on Wednesday July 28. Home to one of Scotland’s most famous explorers, the museum will reopen to the public following a £9.1m regeneration plan. Located on the site of the former Blantyre Works Mill, on the banks of the River Clyde, the Birthplace includes a…
Read MoreFascinating tales from a shipwreck hunter
Treasure Islands: True Tales of a Shipwreck Hunter is a thrilling memoir. Alec Crawford recalls some of his most memorable dives from his time as a deep-water salvager, exploring shipwrecks off the coast. One particularly interesting exploration is that of the White Star liner Oceanic, which was the largest ship in the world at the…
Read MoreWhen lairds had their private railway stations
When compared to other books of its kind, Lairds in Waiting stands out. It focuses on the private railway stations and waiting rooms situated along the Highland route and the families and lairds who used them. (Think VIP lounges at the airport, reserved for high-flying A-listers). Paterson highlights the history of villages such as Fochabers…
Read MoreWolfcraig announced new £15 million Stirling distillery
Wolfcraig Distillery have signed an exciting new land deal with Ambassador Group. The deal will result in the £15 million development of a new Scotch whisky distillery and visitor centre being located at the Craigforth Campus in Stirling. Wolfcraig Distillery will tap into Stirling’s rich heritage by creating a new whisky experience which will incorporate…
Read MoreEdinburgh International Festival unveils line-up
Edinburgh International Festival, the world’s leading performing arts festival, pioneers the return of live performance in Scotland. From August 7–29 it will feature a diverse programme of UK and international artists. This return to live performance marks a significant turning point for Scotland’s cultural sector by providing a platform for artists to return to the…
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