Posts by Kenny Smith
The autobiography of a true Scottish rugby great
Ken Scotland, a fullback for Heriot’s, Cambridge University, Scotland and the British & Irish Lions in the fifties and sixties, was one of the finest players this country has ever produced. An exponent of running rugby and an outstanding sportsman (he also played cricket for Scotland), celebrated Lions skipper Tom Kiernan reckoned he was the…
Read MoreExclusive new drams from Bunnahabhain Distillery
Islay’s Bunnahabhain Distillery has announced an exciting Fèis at Home programme, opening its virtual doors once again and this year. This will give fans their first chance to meet Brendan McCarron who has been officially appointed as master distiller for Distell’s single malt and blended Scotch portfolio. Bunnahabhain has released a collection of limited edition…
Read MoreBehind-the-scenes at the Balmoral Hotel in new TV show
Edinburgh’s Balmoral is set to appear in a new Channel 5 documentary series, featuring never-before-seen access to one of the most iconic hotels in the world, as staff deliver 24/7 luxury. The four-part series, which premiers on Friday, 21 May, at 7pm, follows the team at The Balmoral throughout 2020 as they navigate through the…
Read MoreSt Margaret’s School for Girls finish third in the UK
A team of pupils from St Margaret’s School for Girls in Aberdeen did Scotland proud. They represented the country in the UK Grand Final of the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) CyberFirst code-breaking competition. After beating 6,500 girls in the qualifying stages, the second year pupils have combated cryptography and learned to master logic and…
Read MoreArdnamurchan Distillery launches new membership club
Ardnamurchan Distillery have announced the launch of a brand-new membership club for intrepid whisky enthusiasts, The AD/venturers. To celebrate the unveiling of the club, the sales and marketing team will be undertaking a 180 mile walk from their bottling warehouse in Fife to the Ardnamurchan Distillery in the Western Highlands. Departing on May 25, the…
Read MorePitlochry Festival Theatre takes performing outside
Pitlochry Festival Theatre is to reopen this summer with a season of outdoor performances. Performed from June till September in the theatre’s newly built 80-seater amphitheatre and riverside bandstand, the summer season will include the stage première of David Greig’s Adventures with the Painted People (10 June-4 July), which was originally commissioned by Pitlochry Festival…
Read MoreScotch Malt Whisky Society team up with radio DJ
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society have teamed-up with long-standing BBC Radio Scotland presenter, Vic Galloway, to pair his favourite music with SMWS whisky flavour profiles. Vic, who has been broadcasting weekly on BBC Radio 1, BBC Scotland and BBC 6 Music for over 22 years, is also an author of two music books, a DJ…
Read MoreThe Enchanted Forest has been cancelled for 2021
Perthshire’s multi-award-winning sound and light show The Enchanted Forest has been cancelled for 2021. Set against the stunning natural backdrop of Faskally Wood, organisers the Enchanted Forest Community Trust have produced world-class shows and won numerous awards, including being named as a finalist for Best Cultural Event at the Scottish Thistle Awards. From October to…
Read MoreThey’re creepy and they’re kooky – and coming to Glasgow
Following the UK Government shutdown of theatres in March 2020, the producers of The Addams Family, A Musical Comedy, have revealed the tour will visit Glasgow from September 21 for one week only. Samantha Womack and Cameron Blakely will revive their much loved roles as Morticia and Gomez Addams, based on the characters created by…
Read MoreThe June 2021 edition of Scottish Field is out now
Stunning Scottish landscapes are in the frame in the June 2021 edition of Scottish Field. We feature the stunning winners and runners-up from the Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Book – Collection 7, which is packed full of breathtaking images of Scotland’s land, sea and urban place. We chat to overall winner Dylan Nardini…
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