Posts by Kenny Smith
Enjoy a gin masterclass from Down Under
Gin lovers are being invited to Glasgow’s Merchant City to discover Byron Bay’s Brookie’s Gin in a one-off masterclass. Taking place on 11 June from 7.30pm, the special event will be hosted by well-known Merchant City bar and restaurant, The Spiritualist on Miller Street. The venue is known for its experimental cocktails, expert mixologists and…
Read MoreTower wing of ancient mansion steeped in class
A historic tower wing within an A listed mansion with a superb drawing room all set within renowned gardens is now for sale. Presented by Mark Atkinson Property and Savills, Tyninghame House is one of Scotland’s most notable country houses, and one of the nation’s most ancient habitations. The romantic ruins of the church of…
Read MoreLooking outwith the city boosts property market
Lifestyle buyers and people unable to find homes in Glasgow are boosting the Ayrshire property market. Galbraith has published its latest report into the area, covering the first quarter of 2019 ending 31st March, with a very buoyant market resulting in highly competitive closing date sales. The number of property sales completed by Galbraith in…
Read MoreThe Macallan reveals new expression – The Estate
The Macallan has unveiled Estate, an extremely special new single malt containing rare spirit distilled with barley grown at Easter Elchies estate, the iconic home of the world-famous whisky. A rich and complex whisky with a remarkably long finish, The Macallan Estate was created by Whisky Makers to celebrate the single malt’s peerless provenance and…
Read MoreLiving on St Kilda and researching its proud history
Aiming to challenge the popular belief that St Kilda is isolated from the rest of the world, two archaeologists spent more than nine months working and living on the island. Whilst there, they researched its outstanding history. The book includes a detailed survey and never-before-seen images of the archipelago and its people. St Kilda: The…
Read MoreJim Clark Motorsport Museum to open in July
The opening date of the new Jim Clark Motorsport Museum in the Borders has been revealed. Marking the 54th anniversary of Jim Clark’s historic win at the Indianapolis 500 this week, Scottish Borders Council, charity Live Borders and The Jim Clark Trust have announced the museum in Duns will open to the public on Thursday…
Read MoreAmerican Idiot and the sound of hysteria
Disenfranchisement is a common theme in the world today – with politics, with authority, and life in general. This, then, makes the 10th anniversary tour of Green Day’s American Idiot musical particularly apt, as those themes are at its very heart. For those who don’t know, Green Day are an American punk-pop and multi Grammy…
Read MoreThe July 2019 edition of Scottish Field is now available
The July edition of Scottish Field is now available – and we celebrate the fantastic diversity of Perthshire. With the summer having arrived, it’s time to head for the hills as we recommend some beautiful Perthshire walks. We also discover that a lost art is being revived in the area, as Rob and Gabrielle Clamp,…
Read MoreFarmer Jim Smith is game for a laugh as a stand-up
Scottish summer arrived – it was a Wednesday morning in May, in case you missed it – and there was no better day to don the wellies and visit Perthshire farmer Jim Smith. But while Jim may have mastered the art of growing the perfect tattie, created what he calls his ‘Teuchter tractor playlist’, and…
Read MoreRediscovering the beauty hidden in birch water
Whether it’s our world renowned whisky, incomparable Irn-Bru or the current tsunami of artisanal gins, Scotland produces a veritable bounty of beverages. Yet there is no drink that is more firmly rooted in the Scottish countryside than a new elixir being produced in Perthshire. For much of the past five thousand years people across the…
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