Posts by Kenny Smith
Four whiskies say Cheers To Better Days in new series
Leading independent bottler, Douglas Laing & Co, have revealed their Old Particular Cheers to Better Days mini-series. This comprises of a Jura 12 Years Old Single Malt, Port Dundas 16 Years Old Single Grain, Linkwood 12 Years Old Single Malt and a Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky; each from just one single…
Read MoreLegal challenge to Govt’s beaver killing policy
A legal challenge by Trees for Life to the Scottish Government’s beaver killing policy will be heard by the Court of Session in Edinburgh on Thursday 3 June and Friday 4 June. Trees for Life says the Government’s nature agency NatureScot is breaking the law by failing to make the killing of the protected species…
Read MoreA clan chief’s wife and Conservatoire’s principal in our podcast
Scottish Field’s weekly podcast is back for its 11th episode this week. Joining us this week is Fiona Armstrong, or, to give her her formal title, Lady MacGregor – and she is also the Lord Lieutenant of Dumfries. As well as contributing columns about family life to Scottish Field each month, she is also the…
Read MoreFinal contenders in Scotland’s Home of the Year
A period pink property in Killearn competes with a Victorian terrace and a townhouse in Glasgow for the last place in the final of Scotland’s Home of the Year. Judges Anna Campbell-Jones, Michael Angus and Kate Spiers visit homes in Glasgow and the Clyde Valley starting with a Georgian renovation in Killearn – The Moss.…
Read MoreRare whisky marks Scotland’s football finals return
Scotland’s return to the finals of a major international football competition is just days away. Whisky lovers will soon be raising a glass to a new limited-edition single malt that has been specially ageing for nearly 23 years – and has only been released to mark Scotland’s reappearance at a major men’s football tournament. Released…
Read MoreRoyal Highland Showcase reveals livestock entry figures
The Royal Highland Showcase has revealed excellent livestock entry figures for its sheep, cattle and goat classes. Over 1100 entries have been confirmed for the innovative hybrid event, in partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland, which takes place at Ingliston from June 14-20. The showing and judging of the livestock will be livestreamed during the…
Read MoreRHASS reveals the 2021 Sir William Young Award Winner
Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland has announced the 2021 Sir William Young Award winner. Alasdair Houston, of Gretna House Farms in Gretna Green, has been awarded this year’s prestigious Sir William Young Award for his exceptional contribution to the world of cattle breeding. The award recognises outstanding contribution to livestock breeding and commemorates…
Read MoreFinding solace in fishing during cancer battle
Cancer and fishing sounds like an odd pairing, but after a few pages, I was hooked. Mick May’s autobiographical journey makes total sense. This is a heartfelt story of surviving cancer against the odds and finding solace in fishing. May’s writing is full of soul and sharp wit. Not a fishing fan? You will still…
Read MoreSome holistic ponderings about life in new book
On opening this book, it becomes clear that the title, A Quiet Wife, gives away nothing about the nature of our protagonist. And thank God for that. The opening sentence – ‘Sheila enjoyed her reputation as a ruthlessly efficient PA’ – is far more fitting. Sheila is 60, newly retired and dissatisfied with her self-indulgent…
Read MoreNew Shetland Reel gin is all ready to blast off
Shetland Reel has announced the launch of Countdown Gin, a new collaboration with Shetland Space Centre. The launch brings together two dynamic and ambitious enterprises, both of which operate from the island of Unst, Britain’s most northerly inhabited island. The gin marks the official countdown to the UK’s first ever vertical satellite launch, which is…
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