Posts by Kenny Smith
Shooting anger after exclusion from business support
The Scottish Government’s decision to exclude deer forests, game larders and shooting ground from a much needed £10,000 coronavirus business support payment is discriminatory and unjust, according to the UK’s largest shooting organisation. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation say that local authorities across Scotland have been tasked with issuing business support payments to…
Read MoreScotland’s proud history on the seas
The joy of Nick Robins’ history of Scotland’s maritime prowess is not just his comprehensive and engaging text but also the array of images that accompany his words. From full-rigged sail ships like Thermopylae and Timaru through to the famous oceanliners such as Aquitania and Queen Mary, Robins chronicles Scotland’s ship-building history. But it isn’t…
Read MoreScottish Whisky Awards closing date pushed back
The entry date for the second annual Scottish Whisky Awards has been pushed back because of the coronavirus outbreak. The national awards programme aims to recognise and reward people, teams and products operating in the business of Scotch. The Scottish Whisky Awards originally set a deadline of Monday 27 April, but this has been delayed…
Read MoreTry this tasty fruity tart recipe at home
Kinloch House chef Steve McCallum delights in using the produce of Blairgowrie in Perthshire. Born in Campbeltown and brought up and trained in Shropshire, Steve spent several years in London as second chef to Bryan Webb at Hilaire and a year working in Australian restaurants before returning to Scotland. He was head chef at Cromlix…
Read MoreA spacious modern home in open countryside
A beautiful modern home with flexible and generous reception space is now on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Harrowfield House is reached over a sweeping drive and is surrounded by open countryside offering dramatic and un-interrupted views over Perthshire. The house provides generous living space and a flexible layout together with good sized bedrooms.…
Read MoreDream to Dream takes best lowlands malt award
Kingsbarns Distillery’s Dream to Dram, has been announced as the Best Scotch Lowlands Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2020. The success has delighted the family-run business, as it continues to make its mark in the spirits world. The light and floral expression is the first single malt to be distilled at the Fife…
Read MoreThis year’s Borders Union Show is cancelled
The Border Union Show 2020 has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. The Border Union Agricultural Society directors, trustees and staff, after taking careful account of the latest UK and Scottish Government and public health guidance, have announced the cancellation of the show, due to be held on July 24 and 25. With…
Read MoreTen birds to spot in your garden this spring
The warmer months of spring promise the start of the nesting season and a chance for nature lovers to spot busy birds as they hurry to build nests. To help stay-at-home wildlife explorers identify their sightings, Swarovski Optik, a world-leading manufacturer of long-range optics, has shared a list of ten British birds that can easily…
Read MoreScotland’s horticultural firms on the brink
A major part of Scotland’s horticultural commercial grower industry could be destroyed following the UK coronavirus shutdown. The Horticultural Trades Association say the sector is worth up to £50 million, which supports a total sector worth £1.2 billion, including family businesses up and down the country. Peak season has only a matter of weeks left…
Read MoreArdbeg’s 5-year-old expression is a Wee Beastie
Ardbeg is adding to its core whisky range with Ardbeg Wee Beastie. And at just 5 years old, this is a feisty and intensely powerful smoky whisky. From elusive sea creatures to eerie hillside half-breeds, the Ardbeg Distillery has a history of exploring inexplicable legends in their bottlings. Matured in ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks,…
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