Posts by Kenny Smith
Tyrannosaurs arrive in Scotland for a four month stay
The most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on tyrannosaurs makes its only European appearance as it opens at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh tomorrow (Thursday, 23 January). Tyrannosaurs explores the most feared and revered of all dinosaurs, bringing the latest palaeontological discoveries to life and challenging preconceptions about these ferocious predators. The exhibition features…
Read MoreScottish Field goes back to school… gin school!
Heading to Inverness-shire is a feast for the eyes, and now that you can take a trip to Daffy’s Gin to create your own liquid masterpiece, it’s an unmissable stopping point. If you were to tell me that there is enough gin in Scotland to sink a battleship I’d be hard-pushed to argue with you.…
Read MoreGrouse industry fears for the future of rural Scotland
Major changes proposed for the operation of Scotland’s grouse moors have not been economically assessed and could deliver a hugely damaging blow to rural Scotland, say the grouse industry. Following evidence by members of the grouse moor review group to the Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee, a joint statement was issued…
Read MoreLast year’s sell-out gin botanical bouquets return
Edinburgh Gin’s botanical bouquets are back in bloom for Valentine’s Day and three multi-sensory arrangements are available. After last year’s Valentine’s Gin bouquet sold out in under 24 hours, the Scottish distiller has once again partnered with MUD Urban Flowers to introduce two new striking arrangements – Classic and Rhubarb and Ginger. Each of three…
Read MoreThere’s £10,000 of free shopping in store this weekend
A supermarket is giving Scots shoppers the chance to win £10,000 of free shopping this Saturday. In celebration of the retailer’s 100th store opening on Burn’s Day in Cowdenbeath, the first 100 customers through the tills at all stores across Scotland will be in with a chance of winning £100 of Lidl vouchers. Customers will…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – The lost treasures of the woodshed
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie found some old friends during a look in the woodshed. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved – a…
Read MoreToday’s recipe is parmesan-crusted halibut
Craig Millar, at @16 West End in St Monans, admits his interest in food stems from school. Craig said: ‘I was the only boy at school who did Home Economics. Unfortunately I had to do Fabric and Fashion as well, but that ended up being my best subject – it was better than my cooking.…
Read MoreA modernised flat in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town
An attractive flat in the very heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town is now for sale. Presented to the market by Savills, 108A/1 West Bow occupies an exceptional position at the head of the Grassmarket, offering stunning views from the large west facing triple window in the sitting room. Set on the first floor of a…
Read MoreThis is not just any Burns Supper…
From haggis, neeps and tatties to Balmoral chicken, there’s a wee Scottish treat for the lassies, laddies and auld folk alike to enjoy at M&S this Burns Night. Their Burns Night food provides all you would expect, and more, to have your own special celebration of the National Bard. New additions include M&S Food Haggis,…
Read MoreImpulsive Scots spend big – and don’t save enough
Scots are the biggest impulsive purchasers – more likely to spend big on a whim. We are likely to spend on pay day and struggle the rest of the month and regret it, they also don’t save enough with 60% saying they have too much month at the end of their money. Bó, which is…
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