Posts by Kenny Smith
10 fascinating facts about Scotland you never knew
You may think that you know everything about Scotland, but here are ten entertainingly obscure Caledonian factoids to shock and awe your friends. 1. Queen of Pots Apparently Mary, Queen of Scots was a mean billiards player. The first recorded billiards table was ordered by Louis XI of France in 1470. She owned her own…
Read MoreStart date announced for new tourist attraction
Work on the redevelopment of a historic building as a new visitor attraction in Aberdeen is due to start later this month. The Provost Skene’s House (PSH) project will on July 22, and renovation of the historic building is scheduled to take 52 weeks followed by 12-week fit-out, with a planned opening in autumn 2020.…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Orkney
When you think of the Orkney Islands, the chances are you’ll think of Scapa Flow, or possibly even the largest island including Skara Brae. But there’s far more to the islands than that. Scottish Field presents 10 fascinating facts about Orkney. Orkney’s thriving egg industry was decimated overnight in 1952 when a hurricane destroyed 7,000…
Read MoreFamily home and steading set in generous, mature grounds
An attractive, family home set in generous, mature grounds extending to around five acres with an original stone steading, has been brought to market. Ettrick Hall, presented for sale by Rettie, is surrounded by the stunning countryside of the Ettrick Valley. Ettrick Hall offers well-proportioned accommodation over two floors, with wonderful period features including ornate…
Read MoreSome exciting adventures set in the 1930s
The Gamekeeper’s Son is a real boys’ own adventure book from the heart of 1930s Morayshire. This delightful set of mini stories recounts the upbringing of author Ron Stewart, the son of a gamekeeper, and his adventures with his father, friends and local wildlife. With short, episodic chapters, we get an often comic account of…
Read MoreBeautiful West Freuchies is built from reclaimed stone
West Freuchies and the Mill House are stunning properties which just have to be viewed. Bell Ingram presents to the market West Freuchies, in Blairgowrie, a substantial property which was constructed around 1995 using the stone reclaimed from the original steading which stood there. It has a pitched slate roof. Adjoining the main house, but independently…
Read MoreThe Scottish connections of beloved writer
Beatrix Potter and Scotland is a written summary of talks given by the Beatrix Potter Society at their international study conference in June 2014. This book sets out to discuss the connection with one of Britain’s best-loved authors and Scotland. Rowena Godfrey sets the scene for the Potters’ Scottish holidays with ‘Visitors to Perthshire’; Emma…
Read MoreFirst Scottish display of post-impressionist artist’s work
An important painting by Post-Impressionist and Pointillist pioneer Georges Seurat (1859-1891) will soon go on display in Scotland for the first time. The painting has been loaned to the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) from one of Europe’s most significant collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, The Courtauld Gallery. Young Woman Powdering Herself, which has…
Read MoreMarketing award for Eden Mill’s co-founder
Eden Mill co-founder Paul Miller has won an industry Oscar for the entrepreneurial marketing skills that put the beer, gin and whisky brand on the world map. Paul was presented with Global Marketer of the Year at the 22nd Academy of Marketing Science world congress at the University of Edinburgh on Thursday (11 July). The…
Read MoreA softly softly approach with drinks at the Fringe
A Scottish soft drinks firm is to be introduced to thousands at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. Rapscallion, based in Glasgow, uses fresh fruit and the lowest possible amount of sugar, and will be stocked at all catering outlets at Assembly venues throughout this year’s Fringe. Assembly is one of the largest and best known venues…
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