Posts by Kenny Smith
Big names will come to the 21st Wigtown Book Festival
The 21st annual Wigtown Book Festival is set to welcome a rich variety of writers, broadcasters and others – and is unveiling new attractions like the Wigtown Feasts. Among those taking part this year in Scotland’s book town are Kirsty Wark, Arabella Weir, Kerry Hudson, Sinead Gleeson, Kathleen Jamie, Doddie Weir, Carol Drinkwater, Nathan Filer,…
Read MoreThere’s been a murder – on the very first page
Murder on Page One lives up to its title. Straightaway the reader is engulfed in a bloody murder, as Lorraine McNeill, a literary agent is found dead. A serial killer is on the loose. Short scenes are interspersed with some feisty badinage between DI Noel Osborne, a piggish throwback heading towards an early retirement, and…
Read MoreA trip to the Western Isles for Royal Regiment band
The band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland will be visiting Stornoway next month. Established to assume the traditional roles of the Bands of the Scottish Infantry Regiments, the Scots Band supports the British Army and the State at all ceremonial occasions that occur in Scotland, including Garden Parties, State Banquets and Guards of Honour…
Read MoreGraham will switch his whisky for whiskey in new role
The master distiller at Glen Moray is swapping whisky for whiskey as he moves to a new role. The Dingle Distillery, one of Ireland’s leading, family owned independent distilleries has appointed Graham Coull as its new master distiller to continue the distillery’s production of award winning spirits. Following a lengthy process that saw applicants from…
Read MoreScottish Field needs a media sales executive
Would you like to work for Scottish Field? We are recruiting! We have an opening in our advertising sales team in Edinburgh and if you are a motivated self-starter with a talent for persuasion then we’d like to hear from you. Working with the existing team you will be comfortable in a telesales environment, ideally…
Read MoreA delightful modernised cottage near Loch Ness
Forester’s Lodge is located in a beautiful setting close to the southern shores of Loch Ness. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Forester’s Lodge is a delightful property which has been modernised and extended to a high standard. The current owners purchased the house approximately 10 years ago, and have carried out improvements including the installation…
Read MoreNetting an award in just their second year
A Skye business which runs seafood cruises has netted a five star award. Seaflower Seafood Cruises in Portree has been awarded 5 Star Visitor Attraction status by national tourism organisation VisitScotland in only its second year of operation. The award, which is the result of an unannounced inspection, is given for tours which provide ‘an…
Read MoreBid to bring the Stone of Destiny back to Perthshire
Could the Stone of Destiny be returning to Perthshire? Perth & Kinross Council’s request to house the Stone in a new museum in Perth is being considered by the Commissioners for the Safeguarding of the Regalia and the Scottish Government is now hosting an engagement exercise to gauge public opinion on the location of the…
Read MoreDiscover the secrets of Scotland’s lochs
Armchair tours of Scotland’s lochs are coming to our TV screens. Grand Tours of Scotland’s Lochs is setting sail with presenter Paul Murton for a new six-part series, starting on Monday, 2 September. Over the course of the series, he will be taking a mystical tour around the Firths of Easter Ross and Sutherland, following…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Islay and Jura
Many people on the Scottish mainland will never have been to the beautiful islands of Islay and Jura. They are home to some beautiful scenery and wonderful attractions which are worth a visit. Here’s 10 we recommend. KILDALTON CROSS Nearly three metres high, Islay’s Kildalton Cross dates back to the eighth century and is considered…
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