Posts by Kenny Smith
Gripping novel begins with a body on a beach
From the writer of the The Lewis Trilogy and The China Thrillers, comes Peter May’s crime novel Coffin Road. A gripping page turner, Coffin Road follows the stories of a mystery man who washed up on a Hebridean beach; a detective hunting a killer; and a teenage girl desperate to discover the truth about her…
Read MoreThree new stories launched by the Balvenie
The Balvenie has launched its new Stories range – a unique collection of three single malt whiskies. The trio represent tales of character, endeavour and craft, created at its home in Dufftown. While always looking forward, The Balvenie remains true to the techniques passed down by its craftsmen from generation to generation. As in years…
Read MoreThe websites we don’t want people to know we visit
The nation’s most embarrassing online habits have been revealed. The survey of 1,123 UK adults carried out by gadgets and technology e-tailer, LaptopsDirect.co.uk, found that 62% of Brits would be embarrassed if people knew about the last website or app they visited. The research revealed that the websites Brits are most embarrassed about visiting, with…
Read MoreIn the running for a food tourism award
Rufflets Hotel have been selected as a finalist in the 2019 CIS Excellence Awards. Shortlisted specifically for the Food Tourism Award, sponsored by Seafood Scotland, the award aims to celebrate the value of the food tourism sector in line with the Food Tourism Scotland action plan. Launched in 2004 to recognise, reward and celebrate the…
Read MoreFun and games at a celebration of arts
A new generation of artists and makers will be presenting everything from a mini puppet circus to luxury wedding tiaras this weekend. It comes as part of Spring Fling 2019 visual art festival (Friday 25 to Bank Holiday Monday, 27 May). Each year Scotland’s premier open studios weekend, and its parent organisation Upland, run schemes…
Read MoreThe Vikings are coming to a Scottish castle
A Viking invasion of the west of Scotland is taking place this weekend. Families are invited to watch fearless Viking warriors in thrilling clashes as the popular Viking Invasion event returns to Dunstaffnage Castle on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May. Visitors can explore the living history camp to find out how the Vikings lived,…
Read MoreFour Weddings star John Hannah joins cyclists
The Perthshire town of Pitlochry was abuzz this weekend as the throng of over 3000 cyclists participating in the annual Etape Caledonia cycling event. And there was a special guest, as they were joined by a Hollywood A-Lister – Four Weddings and a Funeral star, John Hannah. The actor, from East Kilbride, who appears to…
Read MoreRetrospective of Scott Campbell’s print work
The Glasgow Print Studio is hosting an exhibition of Scott Campbell’s work. The First Floor Gallery exhibition runs until 2 June, and his latest exhibition at GPS looks retrospectively at his monoprints produced over a 20 year period. The show includes archive pieces and new works. This exhibition showcases works including his meticulously executed and…
Read MoreWitterings from the Woodshed – meet Brash
Meet Scottish Field’s new online columnist – Brash McKelvie. You turned up. Thank you. Let me briefly introduce you to the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of my life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The…
Read MoreNew suburban area is already making waves
An Edinburgh suburb is fast becoming Scotland’s ultimate location for an active family lifestyle. Already famed for its international climbing arena, Ratho is set to host Wavegarden Scotland, the country’s first artificial surf park. Wavegarden Scotland will see Craigpark Quarry redeveloped into a world-class surfing and leisure facility. Craigpark by CALA Homes (East) in Ratho…
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