Posts by Kenny Smith
Grease will do birds a fat lot of good
The RSPB is reminding Christmas dinner chefs not to put the cooking fat from their festive roast out for garden birds as the greasy mixture can damage their feathers. Christmas is a time for feasting and living off the fat of the land, not least for garden birds. But doing so literally for our feathered…
Read MoreBarclays toast to the Isle of Arran Distillers
Barclays has provided a £25m funding package to whisky producer Isle of Arran Distillers. The financing has helped the ambitious company to develop its second distillery on the island in the village of Lagg, which officially opened its doors in June this year. The funding provided by the deal supports the company’s growth strategy and…
Read MoreLimited-edition black glass to mark Black Friday
For the first time ever the iconic Glencairn Glass will be available to buy in black – but grab one while you can as only a thousand are for sale. The whisky world’s favourite and much-loved whisky glass is turning to the dark side for Black Friday with the release of only one thousand limited-edition…
Read MoreNew deal takes our Cask & Still brand to Asia
Scottish Field are thrilled to announce a new trade relationship with Asian whisky brand ambassadors 15PL who will market our Cask & Still brand throughout Asia. 15PL bring their vast international experience of building brand awareness of whisky to countries including Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong, to Cask & Still, Scotland’s premier whisky magazine. Cask…
Read MoreNew releases from Rosebank are on the way
New releases from the Rosebank Distillery are set to be released in the near future. When Rosebank, in Falkirk, closed in 1993, it left a living legacy of maturing whisky in its warehouses that has grown ever more precious over time. After almost three decades each cask has become a lot more nuanced and complex,…
Read MoreBest race day honour goes to Musselburgh course
Racing horse owners and trainers visiting Musselburgh Racecourse will receive the best race day experience in the UK, according to industry awards judges. The East Lothian track beat off stiff competition in the Showcase & Awards, hosted by the Racecourse Association (RCA), to be win the Best Owners and Trainers Experience Award. Maggie Carver, Racecourse…
Read MoreChristmas at the Botanics opens for third year
Christmas at the Botanics has opened at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, unveiling a series of magical light installations inspired by Christmas. This year’s event is set to be more spectacular than ever; with over one million twinkling lights, more than 4500 metres of cabling, 250 metres of garlands, 4480 candles and 60 Moroccan lamps…
Read MoreRare chance to buy in a Scots coastal village
A rare opportunity to purchase an outstanding property in the popular Solway Coast village of Rockcliffe, with superb views to the village and estuary, has arisen. Presented by Galbraith, Craigrannoch occupies a commanding and spacious plot with impressive views towards the Urr Estuary and beyond. The rooms are generous, with two large reception rooms and…
Read MoreEden Mill opens a trio of pop up shops
Eden Mill have today announced the opening of three new pop-up shop experiences in the run-up to Christmas. The pop-up store can be found in Edinburgh’s The Gyle Shopping Centre, while another two pop-ups are taking up residence in Aberdeen and Livingston. Eden Mill, the award-winning single-site brewery and distillery based in St Andrews, have…
Read MoreJudy Murray to receive lifetime coaching award
Judy Murray OBE has been announced as the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award for this year’s UK Coaching Awards, which will take place at The Tower Hotel London on 5 December. The award will be presented to the ‘Miss-Hits’ founder on the evening of the prestigious event to recognise her achievements through a lifetime…
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