Posts by Kenny Smith
Carefully restored property from the 19th century
An exceptional listed detached period house from the early 19th century is on the property market. Presented by Savills, Avaig was formerly a manse, and is situated on the outskirts of Crimond, just over eight miles from the seaside fishing town of Fraserburgh. It has been superbly restored and decorated in a sensitive style that…
Read MoreScots firm giving profits to covid-19 response fund
Meander Apparel is donating 100% of profits to the covid-19 response fund. The Scottish clothing brand specialising in sustainable, technical clothing announced they are donating 100% of profits to the Covid-19 response fund. Meanders co-founder, Jill Henry said: ‘We’re thankful that we primarily sell online and can still ship our orders, but we were feeling…
Read MoreOro Gin joins covid-19 fight with hand sanitiser
The team behind gold award-winning, Oro Gin, have been using their skills and distillery at Dalton in Dumfriesshire, in a new way to help the local community fight the Covid-19 outbreak. Chemical biologist and master distiller at Oro, Ray Clynick Jnr has been working round the clock with his team of chemists to produce hand…
Read MoreScotland – Contains Strong Language set for TV
A light-hearted look at Caledonian cursing is coming to our TV screens. Scotland – Contains Strong Language is being shown on Tuesday, 7 April, on BBC Scotland, from 10–11pm. Schooled in Fife, coming of age in a rock’n’roll band, then finding her forte was directing temperamental actors – Cora Bissett is no stranger to theatrical…
Read MoreA quick and easy recipe for chocolate truffles
The Stair Arms Hotel in Pathhead, Midlothian are staying positive amidst this lockdown. They’re posting optimistic messages and running competitions via their social media channels to keep spirits up. An example of their positive social media campaign is the ‘e-Easter Egg Hunt’. Every year the hotel hosts an Easter Egg hunt across their grounds –…
Read MorePhotos wanted for new charity calendar
People with time on their hands are being urged to look through their photos of the Scottish Borders and enter a competition. The Macmillan Cancer Support Coldstream committee, helping people in the Borders, is looking to create its first calendar for the whole area. Last autumn, the committee launched a digital photographic competition to create…
Read MoreTraditional farmhouse ideal for family living
A traditional Scottish farmhouse with steading has been made available for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Eccles Mains Farmhouse is an attractive, traditional, detached family home with excellent central location in Eccles, near Kelso. The spacious, versatile and well-presented family sized accommodation benefits from oil fired central heating and most windows are double glazed. The farmhouse…
Read MoreThe May 2020 edition of Scottish Field is available
With the country in lockdown with the coronavirus outbreak, the May edition of Scottish Field is now available, to keep you company through these trying times. Our focus this month is on Orkney and Shetland, and we discover how a pack of the most photogenic pooches found fame on Shetland and beyond. We meet young…
Read MoreTobermory Gin to host Friday night online tasting
An artisan gin distillery on the Isle of Mull is inviting fans to enjoy an online gin tasting on Friday evening, sharing a glimpse of its island home with viewers in their own homes. Tobermory Gin’s master distiller and master blender will compere a tasting of the delicious spirit, which is inspired by the charming…
Read MorePoets compete to complete April Writing Challenge
With everybody stuck indoors for the foreseeable, many are seeking new, interesting, and accessible ways to fight loneliness and engage their brains during these difficult weeks. The team behind Loud Poets, a Scottish spoken word collective, are aiming to complete a mammoth writing task over the next month and are encouraging everybody to join in.…
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