Posts by Kenny Smith
Makar’s Malt marks International Women’s Day
A collaboration between two of Scotland’s oldest arts – poetry and whisky making – has resulted in the launch of a commemorative charity bottling of Scotch whisky, complete with a specially-written poem, for International Women’s Day. The Makar’s Malt is a limited edition single cask single malt Scotch Whisky marking the end of celebrated Scottish…
Read MoreScotch whisky sells out after boost on Sunday Brunch
An Aberdeenshire whisky firm has been featured on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch. Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky in Huntly had one of their new Octave whiskies showcased on the latest episode of the popular lifestyle show which saw celebrity guest Alexandra Burke trying the whisky alongside the hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer. Tied in with…
Read MoreNew family leave plan and reimagined office for whisky firm
The Glenmorangie Company has reveals a host of life-friendly transformations to help its staff flourish at work and at home. The company, which owns Glenmorangie and Ardbeg premium single malts, is evolving its family-leave policy to support all new parents during the precious first weeks of parenthood. And to help foster a more diverse, inclusive…
Read MoreCurators mark International Women’s Day
Curators from Museums and Galleries Edinburgh are marking International Women’s Day 2021 by taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight on a selection of fascinating women from Edinburgh’s past. Running from 8–12 March the series profiles five pioneering women whose lives are reflected in the city’s history collections. They include: Ella Morrison Millar (1869-1959) Edinburgh’s…
Read MoreJoin our readers’ panel for Scottish Field Whisky Challenge 2021
If you have a passion for whisky, then Scottish Field needs you! We are seeking readers of all levels of experience in malts to help us choose three readers’ choice whiskies which will be entered into the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge Grand Final later in the year. Ahead of the annual Scottish Field Whisky Challenge,…
Read MoreStirling Whisky Festival aims for October date
The 10th Stirling Whisky Festival has been confirmed for October 30 this year. Originally scheduled for May 2021, this popular event hosted by Stirling Spirit Co, has been given a new date following the latest Scottish government guidelines. Held at the historic Stirling Highland Hotel, whisky lovers will get to sample over 100 malts and…
Read MoreThe roles of two Scots in the rise of British India
Scotland and the Indian Empire: Politics, Scholarship and the Military in Making British India is an academic account of two Scots. It centres on Neil Edmonstone, acting Governor-General of India and Chief Intelligence Officer of the East India Company, and John Baillie, political agent for Bundelkhand. Author Alan Tritton details precisely how they oversaw the…
Read MoreWhen a family went to war with itself over Jacobite Rising
There are books aplenty detailing the Jacobite Rising of 1715, but Rosalind Anderson’s The Jacobite Rising of 1715 and the Murray Family: Brothers in Arm stands out from the crowd. Looking at it through the lives of an influential Perthshire family, the Murrays, she traces the brothers’ rebellion against their father to follow the Jacobite…
Read MoreScots businesses team up for a Mother’s Day treat
St Andrews distillers Eden Mill are working with local suppliers to create new and exciting offers for Mother’s Day. They have carefully hand-picked the perfect selection of Eden Mill gin and gifts to include within their bespoke luxury hamper, alongside beautiful dried flowers from MUD Urban and handpainted chocolate bonbons from artisan chocolatier BonBox. The…
Read MoreThe April 2021 edition of Scottish Field is out now
Spring is here – and so is the April 2021 edition of Scottish Field, now available in shops and online. In this packed issue, we enjoy the great outdoors as editor Richard Bath heads off on his first ever ski touring experience in the Cairngorms And a trio of Scottish Field writers took up wild…
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