Posts by Kenny Smith
Six book shortlist for the Walter Scott Prize
The judges of the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction announced its eleventh shortlist today. The six-book shortlist is: The Narrow Land by Christine Dwyer Hickey (Atlantic); The Parisian by Isabella Hammad (Jonathan Cape); To Calais, In Ordinary Time by James Meek (Canongate); Shadowplay by Joseph O’Connor (Harvill Secker); The Redeemed by Tim Pears…
Read MoreDistilleries unite to support hospitality workers
Tobermory, Bunnahabhain and Deanston Distilleries are donating 10% of all product sales through their online stores to The BEN – in aid of Scottish hospitality industry workers affected by covid-19. The BEN is offering vital social, emotional, and financial support to the licensed trade, with Covid-19 leading to an unprecedented demand for their services, as…
Read MoreThe fascinating story of historic Dumfries House
Dumfries House holds a very special place in Scottish history. When the foundation stone was laid in 1754, it became the first home to be designed by John, Robert and James Adams, the architects whose practice became arguably the most famous in the UK. The house hit the headlines in 2007 when Prince Charles, the…
Read MoreTapesty weaving prize now open for entries
The Cordis Trust is delighted to invite submissions for the fifth Cordis Prize for Tapestry. The aim of the prize is to reward ambitious, innovative and skilled use of tapestry weaving techniques. The Cordis Prizes were initiated by Miranda Harvey and Ian Rankin of the Cordis Trust in order to celebrate the city of Edinburgh…
Read MoreHow to keep your car roadworthy when not in use
During the period of social lockdown that is in force throughout Scotland – and much of the rest of the world, for that matter – you may not be going out in your car as much, if at all. Of course, for certain key workers, heading out in their car may be necessary every day.…
Read MoreExercise each day with Scottish Ballet online
Scottish Ballet is joining the indoor health and fitness video craze, which have come to prominence with the lockdown over coronavirus. It is now presenting its dance health classes digitally to connect with communities in Scotland, and beyond. As Scotland’s National Dance Company, Scottish Ballet aims to bring the benefits and joy of dance to…
Read MoreCOCO and Talisker team up for an Easter Egg
Talisker whisky has partnered with Edinburgh-based chocolatier COCO to create its first ever Easter egg. The dark chocolate sea salted shell encases a selection of indulgent Talisker Whisky sea salted caramels, reflecting the rugged elements of the homeland of Talisker using sea salt from the shores of the Isle of Skye. Talisker Whisky, the award-winning…
Read MoreThe Scottish Gallery launches online exhibitions
The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh has temporarily closed its doors for the first time in 178 years as the nation goes into lockdown. However, rather than close itself entirely, the gallery is making its presence felt online. A spokesman for the gallery told Scottish Field: ‘Roald Dahl once said that “life could change in the…
Read MoreRaising a special dram to mark his 75th birthday
The GlenAllachie Distillery’s master distiller Billy Walker was given some good news just days before his 75th birthday. Billy has won the prestigious Icons of Whisky Global Master Blender/Distiller of the Year award and the World Whiskies Awards World’s Best Blended Malt for its MacNair’s Lum Reek 21 year old at the Whisky Magazine Awards.…
Read MoreA country home with a modern bungalow
An attractive countryside home with a separate bungalow is now on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Mains of Drumduan is a charming detached stone build property under a traditional slate roof and stands in around 1.52 acres of ground. With a south facing position and overlooking the delightful garden grounds, this property is a…
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