Posts by Kenny Smith
A fascinating guide to the flora of Scotland
Scottish Plant Lore: An Illustrated Flora is a lovely coffee table book, filled with an array of beautiful drawings and information that you will return to time and again. The book is not exhaustive, but is a fine place to start for wannabe horticulturists inspired to create their own green haven. Kenicer primarily details those…
Read MoreJust a handful of lodges remain at Balloch Park
Just five custom built, sustainable timber lodges remain for sale in a Scottish country estate. Mains of Taymouth Country Estate at Kenmore has announced that it only has five of its luxury timber lodges left for sale in the second phase at Balloch Park, its residential, buy to let and holiday home development. Priced from…
Read MoreHuge sales rise thanks to virtual drinks events
A Scots distillery has seen online sales increase by 250% over the past year, thanks to the success of their virtual drinks experiences. When COVID hit in March 2020, the Stirling Distillery tour, shop and gin school were all temporarily closed, so the business had to rethink its approach and fast. Founders June and Cameron…
Read MoreNew pickled onion crisps proving to be an instant hit
A special launch of a classic packed-lunch crisp flavour has piqued the interest of supermarket buyers across the country. Pickled Onion is the latest permanent addition for Mackie’s Crisps. Set for an initial run of 150,000 bags and with hopes of reaching more than £200,000 in sales, Mackie’s Pickled Onion will be available in Sainsburys,…
Read MoreFormer home of Scots singer on the property market
The former home of Scots singer Gerry Rafferty has been presented to the market for sale. Eaglestone is a delightful B-listed house in the conservation area of Strathpeffer, a Victorian Highland spa village in Ross-shire. Presented by Galbraith, the property lies in a peaceful setting on the edge of the village, sheltered by the mature…
Read MoreOffers over £1.5 million for a private residential estate
A stunning nine-bedroom property with an indoor swimming pool has been brought to the market for offers over £1.5 million. Presented by Knight Frank, Camusericht Lodge sits in a wonderfully private position facing south with impressive views towards Loch Rannoch with the distant peaks of Glen Lyon. The traditional sporting lodge has been refurbished to…
Read MoreWe share Gok Wan’s recipe for chicken ramen
This week we’re sharing recipes 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 chicken ramen recipe. Click HERE for more recipes from Scottish Field
Read MoreA healthy miso veg and gyoza noodles recipe
Celebrity chef and fashion icon Gok Wan has created some delicious easy healthy recipes. 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 his recipe for miso veg and gyoza noodles. Click HERE for more…
Read MoreAye Write book festival moves online in May
The Aye Write book festival will this year deliver a diverse, digital programme of events over two weekends in May. Running from May 14-16 and May 21-23 May, Aye Write is Glasgow’s Book Festival and is produced by Glasgow Life, the charity which delivers culture and sport in the city. The live book festival, usually…
Read MoreOutlander’s Sam Heughan is the star of our May 2021 edition
The May edition of Scottish Field is available to purchase now – and it’s a cracker of an issue. Our main feature of the month features our cover star, Outlander star Sam Heughan, in an eight-page interview, in which he gives the lowdown on Bond rumours, Men In Kilts, and his love for the water…
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