Posts by Kenny Smith
Museum tackling loneliness and isolation
National Museums Scotland has introduced two new outreach activities to its Loneliness and Isolation Project. These are being, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, as part of the organisation’s efforts to make both its collections and the Museum experience even more inclusive and accessible. In an extension of their children’s Early Doors for Autism…
Read MoreA home with great views across Firth of Clyde
A distinctive category ‘C’ listed period detached house is for sale, offering a coastal setting with uninterrupted views across the firth of Clyde. The home on Craigmore Road, Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute, is presented for sale by Robb Residential. Craigard is a handsome period house of hewn red sandstone construction under a slated…
Read MoreA gingerbread makeover for Christmas
This Christmas, The Ivy on the Square will be transformed into a gingerbread haven with a special installation across its entrance and menu of themed cocktails available until Wednesday, 1 January. As well as the beautiful gingerbread house installation, The Ivy on the Square will help you get into the festive spirit with a menu…
Read MoreThe 12 Days of Christmas sculpture trail returns
Twelve unique and striking totem pole sculptures are being been placed across Aberdeen city centre as shoppers and visitors are invited to find them and solve the Christmas puzzle. Created by local chainsaw carver Garry Shand, the carvings depict the popular carol The Twelve Days of Christmas. The sculpture trail goes live on Sunday (1…
Read MoreHarsh winters have hit Scotland’s woodland birds
Harsh winter weather is thought to be a factor in a short-term decline in woodland birds between 2017 and 2018. Official statistics published by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) track the abundance of Scotland’s terrestrial breeding birds using results from the BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey. The latest figures show that while farmland and upland birds remained…
Read MoreScotland’s first blue pasta marks St Andrew’s Day
A leading Glasgow restaurateur is celebrating St Andrew’s Day with the launch Scotland’s first blue pasta. Ahead of St Andrew’s Day this Saturday (30 October), Giovanna Eusebi, owner of Eusebi Deli in the city’s West End, has created rigatoni coloured with a deep azure hue. Thought to be the first of its kind in Scotland,…
Read MoreThe Snowman revealed as Scots’ favourite festive read
The Scottish Book Trust today revealed that children’s picture book The Snowman, by Raymond Briggs, has topped a national poll as Scotland’s most loved Christmas book. The news comes as the charity launches its first ever festive fundraising appeal to provide books and support to teen parents and their babies. Findings from the Centre for…
Read MoreA former water mill packed full of character
A characterful five bedroom converted water mill situated within wonderful garden grounds is now for sale. Presented by Savills and located in an elevated position surrounded by the Aberdeenshire countryside, Lurg Lodge was imaginatively converted in 1998, has been significantly refurbished since then, and now benefits from extensive living space ideal for modern family living.…
Read MoreA delicious venison crostini canape that hits the spot
Great British Game Week is this week marking its fifth successful year. The event aims to celebrate, promote and highlight how nutritious, versatile and delicious game meat is. This week we have been bringing you recipes to highlight the versatility of game, and today, we bring you some game canapes, a recipe created by previous…
Read MoreThe January 2020 edition of Scottish Field is out now
The December 2020 edition of Scottish Field is now available. In this packed 196 page issue, we celebrate the stunning scenery of our land, as we look at the natural beauty of Scotland. Editor Richard Bath said: ‘There is no better time of the year to be a photographer. As autumn gives way to winter,…
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