Posts by Kenny Smith
Distell have the art of distilling success
Distell has picked up whisky awards north and south of the border – in the space of one evening. It was crowned ‘Overall Distiller of the Year’ at the Icons of Whisky Awards in London last night. The leading spirits producer’s winning streak continued at the World Whisky Awards later that evening with three additional…
Read MoreHighland creative hub is officially opened
The first major creative hub in the Highlands has been officially opened this week. Artists and makers began moving in towards the end of last year after the £2.2m restoration and renewal of the Midmills Buildings’ arts and science extension that was formerly part of the Inverness Royal Academy and later Inverness College. The official…
Read MoreCountdown to the Gordon Castle Highland Games
From caber tossing to equestrian stunt riders, Gordon Setter gatherings to chainsaw displays; the Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair returns in May. Taking place on Sunday, 19 May, there will with an eclectic mix of entertainment for all the family. Entering its ninth year, the annual Fochabers Games looks set to welcome 10,000…
Read MoreInternational Scottish Gin Day is logging on
Over a year in the planning, the team behind International Scottish Gin Day have launched its official website. Featuring an array of events with some of the world’s leading bars, gin bars, mixologists and more, International Scottish Gin Day is set to be a day of international collaborations to highlight the growing Scottish Gin category.…
Read MoreDunblane is the perfect match for Judy Murray
Judy Murray grew up and raised her tennis prodigy sons Andy and Jamie in the historic Stirlingshire town of Dunblane. Andy, who won 45 career titles in his career – a double Wimbledon champion, double Olympic gold medal winner, and US Open winner – and doubles ace Jamie, who has won six Grand Slam titles…
Read MoreThe Big Friendly Giant of the seas around Scotland
With its gaping jaws and vicious glare, the basking shark looks a ferocious predator. But this mysterious creature has no interest in human flesh and deserves its protected status in Scotland’s waters. The basking shark has always been surrounded by myth. Shetland fishermen believed that the world’s second largest fish attached itself to the hulls…
Read MoreIs Jack Vettriano Scotland’s greatest living painter?
The titles of many of Jack Vettriano’s paintings come from songs, films and books: Beautiful Losers, Days of Wine and Roses, Lovers and Other Strangers. Today, however, the millionaire artist is channelling One Direction. He is wearing skinny jeans. Gone are the dead men’s suits and long hair that were once his signature look. This…
Read MoreA fascinating year as the ethical carnivore
Over the course of a year, former Scottish Field staff writer Louise Gray decides to only eat what she has killed, a task that sounds impossible but is achieved with a gritty determination. Gray faces a variety of challenges – like the fact she might not be a very good shot – and overcomes these…
Read MoreWhisky Hotel Bar of the Year for Meldrum House
Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Course has won a prestigious global award for their 800 year old Cave Bar. Scooping Hotel Bar of the Year in London last night at the Whisky Magazine’s World Whisky Awards, the Aberdeenshire hotel beat off stiff competition from hotel bars in Shanghai, Sydney, New Orleans and Ireland. The…
Read MoreThis will sort you out if you’ve got a spring snuffle
When you’re feeling under the weather, we all know how much a good drink can help us out. Today we bring you the Cold Buster, a smoothie made with lemon and ginger tea, honey and Celtic Kombu Matcha powder. This week we’re bringing you some recipes with a difference, courtesy of the award-winning Eteaket –…
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