Posts by Kenny Smith
Why the mink must be exterminated
Mink are not cute and they’re not cuddly – this is one alien invader our indigenous wildlife could happily live without. At the time of Neanderthal man, animal skins were worn as a necessity against the elements. Indeed, without them life would have been well nigh impossible. These days, attitudes towards wearing fur clothing change…
Read MoreOlympian Ian Stark is Scotland’s main eventer
In a long and distinguished career in the saddle, Ian Stark won medals at three Olympic Games and enjoyed a host of other sporting triumphs. And it all began in the Borders, where he had his first pony ride at the age of 10. I grew up in Galashiels in the Borders, the youngest of…
Read MoreThe Titanic and the ruined Fife palace
The fate of Leslie House in Fife, once the seat of the Earls of Rothes, is in the balance. The A-listed house, which was known as the Palace of Rothes, stands burntout and bereft. In its heyday it resembled Holyrood Palace and was described by Daniel Defoe as ‘the glory of the whole province of…
Read MoreScotland’s ten greatest wildlife trips
Scotland is home to a dazzling array of wildlife so, for your pleasure, we’ve selected ten fantastic ways in which you can get close to these amazing animals. 1. Orca The orca or killer whale can grow to eight metres long and weigh five tonnes. These sociable animals live in large groups known as pods,…
Read MoreA charming home offering flexible living
A charming, well-appointed home offering flexible accommodation, with a separate cottage, has been made available on the property market. Presented by Rettie and Co, New St David’s is set in an attractive garden with an open outlook over rural Perthshire. New St David’s enthuses charm with its sympathetic balance between traditional design with a classical…
Read MoreHow Scotland fared during the Cold War
A detailed examination of Scotland’s role during the period of the Cold War and the probable outcomes facing our nation had WWIII broken out. Trevor Royle’s use of recently declassified official information and interviews with many of the key players at the time, make this a fascinating while occasionally unsettling journey into history. Between the…
Read MoreLiterally translated animal names will amuse you
At Scottish Field, we love our animals. From guinea pigs to cats, from dogs to horses, we adore our creatures. That’s why we smiled when we read the research gathered by dog food company tails.com, which has revealed the literal translations of animals across Asia, Europe and Africa. It’s definitely changed how we look at…
Read MoreTwo tasty teas that are perfect for winter
A Scottish independent whole leaf tea company have just launched their brand new limited edition Christmas teas for the festive period. Award-winning Eteaket, based in Edinburgh, have launched Chai A Little Kindness and Let’s Mull it Over. Eteaket was founded by leaf tea expert Erica Moore who has been ethically sourcing and blending teas since…
Read MoreExciting end to the year for Highland musician
The year is ending in serious style for rising Highland star Keir Gibson. He looks set to take 2020 by storm having enjoyed his first BBC Radio 1 play and selling out his first headline show – all in the space of a week. DJ Mollie King gave Keir’s second single Hollow a spin on…
Read MoreBook festival’s associate director set to depart
The Edinburgh International Book Festival’s associate director to leave his role after a highly successful 13-year tenure. Roland Gulliver departs in spring 2020 having a made an enormous contribution to the development of the Book Festival’s programme helping maintain its position as the world’s premier literature festival which in 2019 welcomed authors from over 60…
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