Posts by Kenny Smith
Step right up to The Circus as Six by Nico returns
It’s hard not to get excited when The Circus rolls into town – and that’s exactly what’s happening as Six by Nico returns later this month. The arrival of the blue and red Big Top is quite an event with dazzling high-wire acts, clowns splattered with custard pies, jugglers, magicians and unicyclists. Inspired by memories…
Read MoreFour new single cask whiskies from GlenAllachie
The GlenAllachie Distillery has revealed a new batch of single casks bottled exclusively for UK specialist retailers. Led by industry veteran Billy Walker, these come after their World’s Best Single Malt award win (World Whiskies Awards, 2021). Each instalment of single cask expressions highlights Billy’s expertise in wood management, using only the finest quality casks…
Read MoreA double apartment in an A-listed rural mansion
Apartment D at Saltoun Hall is a delightful double upper apartment within an impressive A Listed mansion house in an enchanting rural location. Presented by Simpson & Marwick, the apartment has a blend of contemporary and period finishes with high ceilings, shutters, a stone staircase, flagstone flooring, fireplaces and ornate cornicing which enhance the large…
Read MoreMatthew takes on global brand ambassador post
Bacardi has announced Matthew Cordiner as global malts ambassador for its range of single malt Scotch whiskies. He will represent Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Craigellachie, The Deveron and Royal Brackla. Matthew, a local to Speyside with over 12 years’ experience in the whisky industry, brings with him an abundance of industry knowledge. Starting his career with a…
Read MoreTake a look at the next three Home of the Year contenders
The judges head to the Hebrides in their search for Scotland’s Home of the Year. In the second episode of this year’s series, they will view two stunning conversions on the Isle of Skye and a house built with sustainability in mind on Harris. Judges Anna Campbell Jones, Michael Angus and Kate Spiers start off…
Read MoreTry this delicious easy gyoza stir-fry
Celebrity chef and fashion icon Gok Wan grew up in his dad’s Chinese restaurant – and he’s sharing tasty recipes with us this week Gok is working with itsu – the Asian-inspired, healthy food brand – to come up with recipes which are perfect for lunches whilst working from home. Today, we share Gok’s easy…
Read MoreThe perfect Asian dipping sauce for gyozas
Today we bring you our fourth and final recipe from celebrity chef and fashion icon Gok Wan. Gok is working with itsu – the Asian-inspired, healthy food brand – to come up with recipes which are perfect for lunches whilst working from home. Today, we share Gok’s easy dipping sauce, the perfect accompaniment to any…
Read MoreContemporary music collective begins
An ethos of experimentation, exploration and collaboration defines a new contemporary music collective at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. With a bold creative vision and a mission to push boundaries, acclaimed violinist Daniel Pioro — in his new role of associate artist in contemporary string performance at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland — has joined…
Read MoreOutlander’s Sam Heughan is our special podcast guest
Outlander star Sam Heughan is the special guest in the latest edition of the Scottish Field podcast. Our podcast host Kenny Smith is joined by Scottish Field’s chief sub-editor Rosie Morton, who talks about her recent interview with the star, and we hear from the man himself. Sam is the main interviewee in the May…
Read MoreA crime novel with a welcome bit of wit and humour
I found Jeremiah’s Bell, by Denzil Meyrick, quite absorbing. It is simple to pick up and easy to follow, despite not having read the previous books in the series (this is the eighth). This book is set apart from the usual genre fare due to Meyrick’s humorous dialogue – he has an ability to inject…
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