Posts by Kenny Smith
Serving up whiskies for Burns Night 2020
As the world gets ready to celebrate the life and work of iconic Scottish poet, Robert Burns on Saturday 25 January, Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia distilleries have showcased their best whiskies to toast the Bard with this Burns Night. The award-winning Loch Lomond distillery, renowned for its unique still formation and on-site cooperage, is…
Read MoreAnother fantastic fish recipe to try at home
Jim Cowie, from the Captain’s Galley seafood restaurant in Scrabster, shares another recipe with Scottish Field. Jim and his wife, Mary, converted the former Scrabster ice house and salmon bothy – which date back to the 1840s – and opened the Captain’s Galley in 2002. The restaurant has gone on to win a plethora of…
Read MoreYou can now virtually visit a Scottish castle
A Scottish castle has launched a 360 degree, virtual tour of the iconic castle and its magnificent grounds. Situated in the heart of Atholl Estates in Highland Perthshire, Blair Castle is one of the first historic homes in Scotland to offer this immersive experience. Developed as a planning aid for visitors, the new tour was…
Read MoreExhibition on show at House for an Art Lover
A Scots artist is currently exhibiting her work in Glasgow’s House for an Art Lover. Esther Donaldson’s solo exhibition Park Life is on show at House for an Art Lover in Glasgow until 4 February. Each year at the annual exhibition the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW) offers encouragement to artists of…
Read MoreNew chair hopes to bring more tourists to attractions
The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions has appointed a new chair. Susan Morrison, chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, has taken on the post at the ASVA, the body which represents the interests of the visitor attractions sector in Scotland. The appointment was confirmed at ASVA’s recent two-day conference at the Crieff…
Read MoreCairngorms park authority looking to be more green in 2020
The Cairngorms National Park Authority has always strived to be as ‘green’ as possible. But 2020 will mark a step change in the organisation’s focus as it sets out how it will help to contribute to the Scottish Government’s 2045 net zero greenhouse gas emissions target. As the CNPA implements its New Year ‘green’ resolutions,…
Read MoreScottish dates for the world’s most exciting adventure films
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is back for 2020, bringing thrilling adventure films to venues around Scotland this month and February. The Banff Mountain Film Festival is a collection of the world’s best adventure films, starring intrepid explorers on wild expeditions in remote corners of the world. From slacklining in Mexico to ice…
Read MoreDesigns on success in creative Edinburgh
With its beautiful architecture, world heritage status, and world-class art galleries and museums, Edinburgh is a city which is truly steeped in creative history. Although a walk through the Georgian splendour of the New Town or the winding, medieval streets of the Old Town makes the city’s charm evident, what is not so obvious is…
Read MorePreserving Scotland’s natural stocks of salmon
Leading figures in salmon conservation met key politicians at the Scottish Parliament today (Tuesday, January 7) to address a looming crisis in wild stocks. Environmental change, and a range of human impacts across the Northern Hemisphere are placing salmon at risk across their natural range. Today’s event explored what can be done to reverse this…
Read MoreThe ultimate guide to 2020 gardening trends
As a brand-new decade begins, Christmas trees are taken down and resolutions are made; the promise of things to come provides the perfect time to start planning for the year ahead. With warmer weather on the horizon and spring drawing closer, the UK’s leading garden centre, Dobbies, has released their expert insights into the trends…
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