Posts by Kenny Smith
A celebration of Scotland’s diesel trains in print
Colin J. Howat’s latest book on trains is a broad look at first generation diesel multiple units throughout Scotland. First Generations Scottish DMUs covers virtually the entirety of Scotland and encompasses locations from Arbroath to Carlisle. With lots of detail and a mixture of black-and-white and colour photographs dating from 1976, this will be a…
Read MoreThe Scots stars supporting the Big Sleep Out
With just over one month to go until people across the world unite to fight homelessness, The World’s Big Sleep Out has today revealed more names confirmed to take part in events worldwide on Saturday 7 December. Game of Thrones actor Daniel Portman will be in the Scottish capital, while Australian singer/songwriter Angie McMahon will…
Read MoreThe 40-pounder Spey ladies and their catches
During research to identify the great salmon fishers of the River Dee and River Spey it was noticeable that ladies featured prominently on the Spey. But not so on the Dee, how curious. I have notes on nine Speyside ladies who have reached the holy angling grail of landing a 40lb salmon. But to my…
Read MoreBar picks up award for its dedication to craft beer
St Andrews Brewing Company’s original bar has picked up another national award for its dedication to promoting and serving the finest craft beer. The bar, which opened on South Street, St Andrews in November 2013, is located only 200 yards from its own brewery, has 18 lines of its own award-winning beer and the best…
Read MoreThe Scots dog bidding to be Pet Survivor 2019
A Pomeranian pup from Glasgow has been selected as a finalist in PDSA’s national Pet Survivor 2019 competition. Milo was a victim of puppy farming, leaving him blind and at risk of complete paralysis due to spinal deformities. He defied the odds by surviving risky surgery, which then required intensive care and months of dedicated…
Read MoreScottish Field back issues – for just 99p each
Have you bought your copy of the December Scottish Field yet? We’re sure you have. If you’ve enjoyed it, then you might be interested in picking up some of our previous issues at a bargain price. You can download any other of our back issues today for just the amazing price of 99p. Each month,…
Read MoreArran Brewery begins cider production
The Arran Brewery has started its first commercial cider production. The brewing it takes place at its Loch Earn Brewery site in St Fillans, Perthshire. The cider will be made in 1000 litre batches the first of which is now fermenting well. Gerald Michaluk, managing director, said: ‘I am very happy to see the site…
Read MoreDrumlanrig Castle gears up for its Christmas fair
The picturesque Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate has been sprinkled with festive magic and will be lit up red and green for the return of its Christmas fair later this month. A marquee located at the front of the castle will host the annual festive fair with an array of craft, gift and food stalls…
Read MoreA modern spacious home near the North Coast 500
An attractive spacious house that’s just a decade over is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, No 175 Clynelish Muir is a de-crofted house with croft land in a secluded, south facing setting close to Brora in Sutherland, a region known for its beautiful coastline, dramatic landscape and dry climate. The house, which was designed…
Read MoreBid to save the endangered alpine blue-sowthistle
Conservationists working to ensure the survival of the rare and endangered alpine blue-sowthistle in Scotland are attempting to establish a new population of the species. The beautiful but elusive flower has now been planted along a small gorge at the Water of Clunie in the centre of the village of Braemar in Aberdeenshire, where it…
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