Posts by Kenny Smith
Original Robert the Bruce document goes on show
One of Aberdeen’s most iconic documents will celebrate its 700th anniversary tomorrow (Tuesday 10 December). The Stocket Charter – an original document signed by King Robert the Bruce will go on show at a free talk tomorrow at the Cowdray Hall, Schoolhill, Aberdeen at 7.30pm to mark the 700th anniversary of its signing. Many Aberdonians…
Read MoreA home by a loch with its own beach access
An immaculately presented home with a spectacular loch frontage and direct beach access is now for sale. Presented by Robb Residential, Waterside Cottage externally is of smooth render finish with a high degree of insulation and finished with navy blue detailing. Internally the property is presented in excellent condition with flexible family accommodation laid out…
Read MoreScotch whisky firm wins grain bottler title
A Huntly-based whisky firm has clinched the coveted Grain Independent Bottler of the Year award at Whisky Magazine’s Independent Bottlers Challenge. Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky scooped the top prize at the annual awards which were held in the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh on Friday. The Independent Bottlers Challenge, which has been running for 14 years,…
Read MoreAuction offers whisky, watches, art and more
With the clock ticking down to the big day, a Glasgow auctioneer may just have the answer for that classic Christmas question – what do you get the person who has everything? In a series of festive auctions, McTear’s will be offering everything from £25k Macallan whisky and £15k Breitling watches to beautiful artwork and…
Read MoreThe largest private whisky collection to go to auction
The largest private collection of whisky ever to go to auction has been unveiled today (Monday 9 December). By value and volume, the collection is the most significant to ever go on public sale and has been described as The Perfect Collection. The Perfect Collection by Richard Gooding, consists of over 3,900 bottles of primarily…
Read MoreA delicious gin infused with Scottish tea leaves
A Scots firm has announced the launch of GINTÌ, Scotland’s first premium gin infused with Scottish tea leaves which are both grown and harvested on Fordhead Farm in Stirlingshire. Created in Kinrara Distillery, located in Cairngorm National Park, this new Scottish gin is made with botanicals such as juniper, lemon peel, cubeb, angelica root and…
Read MoreMackie’s takes the cake in its second year
More than 250,000 scoops of ice cream – or about 12.5 million licks – have been consumed at a much-loved Scottish ice cream brand’s parlour since opening two years ago. Mackie’s of Scotland’s flagship ice cream parlour, Mackie’s 19.2, has continued to build on its roaring success with its ever-growing ice cream flavour range and…
Read MoreJack and the Beanstalk will raise plenty of smiles
In recent years, Glasgow’s King’s Theatre has had its panto stars, around whom it bases its show each year. The current dynamic duo are Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac, who have been reigning supreme for three years now, and follow up their 2017 succes Sleeping Beauty, and 2018’s Aladdin, with Jack and the Beanstalk.…
Read MoreThe Editor’s Xmas Tipples – Highland Boundary
Scottish Field editor Richard Bath brings you his thoughts on some spirits available this Christmas. Vital statistics: £29.99 for 500ml. 40% ABV. Available from Woodwinters, highlandboundary.com or thegoodspiritsco.com What is it?: Birch and elderflower spirit, made by farmers Marian Bruce and Simon Montador in a 100-litre pot-bellied Portuguese still in the milking parlour of their…
Read MoreBook festival appoints school writer in residence
The Edinburgh International Book Festival has appointed its new schools writer in residence. Leyla Josephine takes the post for Citizen, as part of the next phase of its year-round programme taking the Book Festival On The Road. Citizen is a long-term creative programme working in partnership with organisations in and around Edinburgh, listening to people’s…
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