Posts by Kenny Smith
Books explores Sir Walter Scott’s love of fishing
While on a tour of Scott’s glorious Abbotsford, Keith Harwood stumbled on the first hint of the writer’s life beyond poetry and literature, finding upon his hand-painted wallpaper the figure of an angler. In this book Harwood explores Scott’s love of fishing, detailing beautifully how he first caught the angling bug, and how it played…
Read MoreKeeping the natural born killer under control
Out-of-control dogs in the countryside pose a growing threat to livestock, but for an animal that is foremost a hunter, the blame lies with the owner. There are currently in the region of eight million dogs in the UK, and many unaccounted for as the problem of abandonment increases. In 2014-15, local authorities dealt with…
Read MoreMeet the Wicker Man from the south of Scotland
Working with willow enables Trevor Leat to weave his magic and create stunning sculptural works of art. From giant sculptural pieces to the ancient craft of basket and creel weaving, there’s no one who deserves the title of Scotland’s wicker man more than Trevor Leat. Based in the village of Auchencairn on the Solway Coast,…
Read MoreThe Scot who was left out in the cold
The ill-fated Arctic voyage of HMCS Karluk was the first in a series of tragedies to befall Glaswegian adventurer William Laird McKinlay and his family. Scots teacher McKinlay longed for adventure. At just 5ft 4in, ‘Wee Mac’ had been a frail child, but as an adult he became synonymous with the phrase ‘a real survivor’.…
Read MoreCreatures that you wouldn’t expect in Scotland
Bonnie Scotland attracts many foreign settlers, but these are some of our most unlikely immigrants. We’re not talking about people – we’re talking animals! 1. Great white sharks No, really! As great white sharks move further away from their traditional habitats, experts widely agree that seal colonies and the Gulf Stream may entice the ‘white…
Read MoreImpressive highly spacious period property
An outstanding former dower house, very well-presented B Listed period property, is now on the property market. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Balmuirfield House is an outstanding offering superb highly spacious family accommodation in a lovely quiet setting on the edge of the thriving city of Dundee. Believed to have been completed in 1904, Balmuirfield…
Read MoreA tasty recipe for Scotch Beef kebabs
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed a new recipe ahead of Mother’s Day (22 March) to make this Mothering Sunday one that’s a bit more memorable than all the rest. You might prefer a home cooked meal or just fancy making your mum something a bit different this Mother’s Day, and the Scotch Beef PGI…
Read MoreA celebration of all 282 Scottish Munros
The result of a labour of love – and many long walks and aching legs – this colourful compendium maps all 282 Munros in all their glory. Published to mark the centenary of the death of Sir Hugh Munro, this reference book serves as the ideal starting point for any aspiring hill-walker or self-confessed Munro…
Read MoreStirling land train is named Choo Choo McGoo
Stirling’s Land Train is to be named Choo Choo McGoo following a public vote. The name was by far the most popular of six shortlisted options – receiving more than 50% of votes – after a competition to find the perfect title for the popular attraction. The new name was created by three-year-old Merryn Nicolson…
Read MoreAre you following Scottish Field on Instagram?
Scottish Field is sharing fantastic pictures of our wonderful country every day via our Instagram account. We love sharing amazing pictures of all things Scottish and some fab behind the scenes images of what the team here gets up to as we produce our magazine each month. Not only as we sharing our own images, with…
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