Posts by Kenny Smith
Duty freeze on Scotch whisky is welcomed
The Scotch Whisky Association has welcomed the continued freeze on spirits announced in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget yesterday. They were also pleased by the additional support for the industry through a green energy fund, while the industry continues to face a 25% tariff imposed on single malt by the US government under a transatlantic trade…
Read MoreA guide to the Great Tapestry of Scotland
This attractive book celebrates the creation of The Great Tapestry of Scotland, an outstanding piece of art bringing together over a thousand stitchers from across the country. The tapestry itself is the longest in the world, consisting of 165 panels, each illustrating a momentous event in the history of the nation. The beauty of this…
Read MoreLambing – farming’s feel-good factor each spring
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing on lambing in the Scottish Borders. Each spring, I pay a visit to my friend Grant Todd’s sheep farm near St Boswells taking along a few of the A Hume staff. Anyone from the Scottish Borders will tell you there is no surer sign of spring than the…
Read MoreEttrick Hall is a beautiful period stone steading
An attractive, family home set in generous, mature grounds extending to around five acres with an original stone steading, has been brought to market. Ettrick Hall, presented for sale by Rettie, is surrounded by the stunning countryside of the Ettrick Valley. Ettrick Hall offers well-proportioned accommodation over two floors, with wonderful period features including ornate…
Read MoreCountry season comes to BBC Scotland
Some of the biggest names in country music are coming to our TVs and radios, starting thie weekend. The Shires, Nathan Carter and Tanya Tucker will feature in a series of special television and radio programmes on BBC Scotland and BBC Radio Scotland as part of a Country Season spanning three weeks, kicking off with…
Read MoreWe need dram lovers for our whisky challenge panel
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 MoreNew campaign aims to get younger Scots cooking
Two of Scotland’s finest ingredients, Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI, are set to be in the spotlight in the coming weeks as Quality Meat Scotland launches its new Make it campaign. The campaign is directed at 18-39 year olds in Scotland and aims to give these consumers the confidence and reassurance to choose…
Read MoreThe 15th Aye Write Book Festival to open in Glasgow
Some of the world’s most influential authors are heading to Glasgow. The 15th Aye Write book festival opens at the Mitchell Library tomorrow (Thursday, March 12) and for more than a fortnight, the city centre will be abuzz with book-related readings, talks and discussions. Top Scottish novelists such as Val McDermid and Christopher Brookmyre, plus…
Read MoreUncover true potential at Kilgraston School
Every school claims to be special, but when visitors come to Kilgraston, they say that this school feels ‘feel different’… and that’s because it is. Kilgraston have got the outstanding academic results; they’ve got the state of the art sports facilities, the only onsite school equestrian centre in Scotland, exceptional pastoral care and 54 acres…
Read MoreAn excellent Ecclefechan butter tart recipe
Today we present a delicious recipe for dessert, from French chef, the former owner of the Silver Darling restaurant at Aberdeen harbour. Didier Dejean opened his seafood restaurant The Silver Darling in 1986, having previously worked in Paris before following a colleague to Aberdeen. As the oil industry developed, things changed. ‘Before the oil, Aberdeen was…
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