Posts by Kenny Smith
The Main attraction for dancing queen Laura
Scottish actress Laura Main is one of the stars in a hugely popular British TV show. The Aberdonian stars as Sister Bernadette in the BBC1 drama series Call the Midwife. She tells Scottish Field about growing up, acting and being painted green… all in the name of her work, of course! You grew up in…
Read More10 men who highlighted Scotland’s pioneer spirit
Scotland has always been a trailblazing nation, with our people at the forefront of science, technology and art. Here, we highlight 10 Scots who established disciplines from geology and economics to the historical novel, and most points in between. 1 Adam Smith (1723-1790) Kirkcaldy-born Smith entered Glasgow University at 14, studying moral philosophy under Francis…
Read MoreHighland property confidence back to 2008 level
Independent property consultancy Galbraith reports that sales from its Inverness office increased by 56% during 2018, compared with 2017. The firm also recorded a 57% increase in new prospective buyers registering to receive property alerts during the course of the year in the Highland region. Phiddy Robertson, who leads the residential sales team in the…
Read MoreExploring the Highland distilleries on a Vespa
After a successful tour of Tuscany by Vespa, Ben Birdsall has taken on the ultimate whisky tour – three weeks, one thousand miles and many many distilleries in the Highlands and western islands of Scotland. On a 1979 50cc Vespino that manages to average just 20mph, Birdsall explores the myths and mysteries of over 40…
Read MoreScots average £250 per month to spend after bills
People living in Scotland have just £250.94 of disposable income each month, less than £10 a day, a study has found. The recent poll, commissioned by Salary Finance, found that after paying out for their rent and mortgage, utility bills, food and other living expenses, just a small amount of ‘spare’ cash is left over…
Read MoreShooting ladies are aiming for a special target
Scotland’s premier all female shooting club, Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags held their latest event at the glorious Wardhill Castle. This is one of the oldest privately-owned estates in Scotland, having been in the Lesley family for more than 800 years. Mhairi Morriss owner of Jomm Events and founder of Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags…
Read MoreWhy not try the Six Nations Pie this weekend?
The Six Nations rugby championship brings together rugby fans from all the participating countries – and now there’s something for the egg-chasing foodies too! A restaurant owner from Edinburgh has come up with a recipe that will galvanise at least five of the countries in the Six Nations! Calum Mackay, who runs the Old Chain…
Read MoreBlair Castle reveal charity partner for this year
Riding for The Disabled Scotland chosen as official charity partner for Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials. The team at Atholl Estates were delighted to announce the news. Running over four days (22–25 August), Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials is Scotland’s leading equestrian event, attracting over 45,000 visitors every year. Riding for…
Read MoreNew selection on show at the Glasgow Art Studio
The Glasgow Print Studio has a new display in its Ground Floor Gallery. During they month of March, they are showing a selection of works that they showed at London Art Fair 2019 in January. Recent and new publications here include Smug Cogito by Alasdair Gray, Pretty Vacant by Jim Lambie, and Calculated Risk by…
Read MoreHealthy eating is the aim at new restaurant
A new healthy eating restaurant has opened its Instagram-able doors today in St Andrews. Next Door is a 35-cover breakfast, brunch and lunch spot on South Street, fittingly, next door to The Adamson, the award-winning restaurant and cocktail bar. The casual restaurant offers an all-day menu, serving fresh food that’s as nutritious as it is…
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