Posts by Kenny Smith
Glen Scotia tees up rescue of Scots golf club
Glen Scotia Distillery in Campbeltown has raised more than £10,000 for Machrihanish Golf Club. One of the oldest and historic of its kind in Scotland, the landmark site suffered a devastating fire last year. The blaze, which broke out on 19 December 2018, completely destroyed Machrihanish’s historic clubhouse. It is set to be replaced with…
Read MoreTurriff Show reveals dates for 2020 event
The Turriff Show, Scotland’s largest two-day agricultural show, will play host to the 2020 Scottish National Limousin Grand Prix in August next year. The Turriff Show will be held on 2-3 August 2020, and it has also been unveiled Bridgend Aggregates are the new main sponsor for the 2020 event. Newly elected Turriff Show President,…
Read MoreCountry home with a swimming pool and cinema
A rare chance has arisen to buy a stunning and unique family home featuring a pristine condition – with fabulous swimming pool and panoramic countryside views. The Coach House, Nettlingflat, Heriot, Borders, is a five bedroom home presented to the market by Warners. This is a beautiful family home featuring a pristine condition, light filled…
Read MoreMemorial to Titanic helmsman unveiled
The family of a survivor of the RMS Titanic disaster gathered today (Thursday 19 December) to unveil a memorial commemorating his final resting place in Aberdeen – thanks to the detective work of an Aberdeen City Council employee. Cornishman Robert Hichens was helmsman and one of six quartermasters on the legendary liner’s ill-fated maiden voyage…
Read MoreDr Bill Lumsden enters whisky hall of fame
Glenmorangie and Ardbeg’s whisky creator Dr Bill Lumsden has been honoured with a place in the Icons of Whisky Hall of Fame. Dr Lumsden has earned praise from across the industry during his career. He was singled out for this latest accolade for his pioneering approach to whisky, deliciously evident in Glenmorangie Allta, created with…
Read More2020 exhibitions programme revealed for Aberdeen
The programme of special exhibitions for the coming year at Aberdeen Art Gallery and Aberdeen Maritime Museum has been announced. Working with local, national and international partners, Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums are bringing must-see exhibitions to the city, giving local people opportunities to see world-class art and design close to home, and driving tourist…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – Why hope is so important
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie ponders how important it is to have something good to cling on to. 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…
Read MoreChristmas comes early for ice hockey fan Archie
We may still be six sleeps away from the 25th , but Christmas has come early for Fife Flyers fan, Archie Anderson, a 9-year-old from Edinburgh. As part of the Kirkcaldy-based ice hockey team’s longstanding relationship with CHAS (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland), Archie went behind the scenes to meet the players who gave him signed…
Read MoreGetting to know Scotland’s gamekeepers
While they play an important part in the management activities of large areas of Scotland, little is known about the daily lives of gamekeepers and their attitudes, motivations and behaviours. This is set to change after a new survey was launched by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) – which teaches Gamekeeping at its Elmwood campus in Fife – to find out…
Read MoreTaking the biscuit with Scotland’s largest gingerbread house
A team of expert pastry chefs at Perthshire’s Gleneagles Hotel have unveiled Scotland’s largest edible gingerbread house to the public as part of the hotel’s festive celebrations. Executive pastry chef, Phil Skinazi and his team of chefs spent over 120 hours creating the gingerbread house comprising of 100kg of gingerbread, 60kg of royal icing, 10kg…
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