Posts by Kenny Smith
Line-up revealed for store’s Scottish Spirits Festival
Aldi has revealed the line-up for its in-store Scottish Spirits Festival, featuring a host of craft beverages from across Scotland. After being selected as part of Aldi’s Next Top Product search, Bothy Trading’s new Hipflask Sloe Bramble Gin Liqueur (£9.99, 20cl) will be available to pick up in store from this Thursday, May 20. Hand…
Read MoreWhisky and theatre feature in the ninth Scottish Field podcast
The ninth episode of the Scottish Field podcast brings you more exclusive interviews and chat – with an insight into our annual whisky challenge. This week you can find out about the challenge and how to join us for the awards, which are this year marking their 21st anniversary, as well as how to take…
Read MoreSpring Fling returns with new artists and makers
Spring Fling is welcoming a host of fresh talent with 10 new artists and makers taking part in this year’s event. All with have online studios and some will be taking part in the two Spring Fling Pop-UPs, in Dumfries and Galloway. More than 60 artists and makers have been selected for this year’s event,…
Read MoreScottish gin is making its way across the Atlantic
Isle of Harris Distillery has announced that its multi-award winning gin is making its way to American shores. The boutique distillery, founded in 2015 on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, is known as the ‘Social Distillery. MISA Imports, a US wine and spirits import company based in Dallas, Texas have partnered with…
Read MoreJura whisky unveils distillery cask Fèis Ìle edition
Jura single malt whisky has announced the launch of its Distillery Cask Fèis Ìle Edition 2021. It is set for release on the distillery’s official day of Fèis Ìle on June 6. This special single cask release will, for the first time, support the vital annual Jura Music Festival. Fully matured for 18 years in…
Read MoreShedding new light on Bonnie Prince Charlie
Reminiscences of a Jacobite: The Untold Story of the Rising of 1745 is based around a Bonnie Prince Charlie letter purchased in 2002. Author Michael Nevin believes it shows Stuart to be a more charismatic and courageous figure than usually portrayed. Although the author’s position as Chair of the 1745 Association suggests his sympathy to…
Read MoreA handy guide on teaching yourself new life skills
When this breezeblock-sized hardback book – subtitled ‘214 Things You Can Actually Learn How to Do’ – slammed onto my desk I must admit that I almost laughed. This is like one of those pre-internet general interest books we used to have in the seventies. Unlike tongue-in-cheek retro tomes such as The Dangerous Book For…
Read MorePizza Geeks drop anchor at Cask Smugglers bar
Independent pizzeria Pizza Geeks are extending their stay in the heart of Edinburgh. They are extending their collaborating with Cask Smugglers Cocktail & Whisk(e)y Bar on Waverley Mall’s rooftop, to make their kitchen residency aa permanent location in the centre of Edinburgh, as they welcome people back to the city. Pizza Geeks are known throughout…
Read MoreNew art exhibition celebrates healing power of the sea
A colourful, multi-media exhibition exploring the powerful mental and physical wellbeing and inspiration we draw from our blue space is now open at the Scottish Fisheries Museum on picturesque Anstruther Harbour in the East Neuk of Fife. A collaboration between postgraduate students at the University of St Andrews and the Scottish Fisheries Museum, By the…
Read MoreWhisky tributes released for Glasgow and Edinburgh
A pair of whiskies celebrating Scotland’s two largest cities have been released, with Compass Box Artist Blend and Glasgow Blend. Artist Blend (formally Great King Street Artist’s Blend) is a tribute to Edinburgh, and the new label depicts an artist in front of the world-famous Scottish National Gallery and embodies the creative spirit of Compass…
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