Posts by Kenny Smith
Lifestyle buyers competing for rural properties
Property sales in Perthshire, Kinross-shire and Angus held strong at the end of last year, with lifestyle buyers driving competition for rural properties. The news comes from property consultancy Galbraith, which has published its latest report into the Perthshire market, covering the fourth quarter of 2018, ending 31 December. The total number of property sales completed…
Read MoreA host of events as Sailor Jerry docks in Scotland
Sailor Jerry spiced rum is set to return to Scotland this March for three ‘all-in’ city takeovers celebrating the best of local culture in Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow. Following the success of last year’s Jerry’s Open House in Glasgow, the month-long series of City Takeover events, gigs, pop-ups and competitions will pay homage to Scotland’s…
Read MoreAll aboard as the Ship Inn prepares its new dining room
An award-winning pub and restaurant sets sail this spring with a stunning new private dining room. The Ship Inn at Elie, in Fife, has created The Ship’s Cabin, with floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides it is situated on the sea wall, right above the beach boasting spectacular views over the Elie and Earlsferry bay. Designed…
Read MoreSix Scots golf clubs in the running for awards
Six Scottish venues are amongst the golf industry leaders to be recognised at the home of golf in 59Club’s service excellence awards. The nominations for the 59club Service Excellence Awards have today been revealed, with six Scottish venues in the running for a golf industry sales and service excellence ‘Oscar’. The glittering affair, to be…
Read MoreNovel on missing Highland girls on awards longlist
A lawyer turned island crime author could see her new Skye-based thriller short-listed for the Highland Book Prize on Wednesday. Anna Mazzola, whose passion for justice propels her writing, has spent her career as a human rights lawyer representing marginalised individuals, including those who fall through gaps in the criminal justice system. She only started…
Read MoreOutlander writer event tickets gone in three hours
Fans of Outlander took less than three hours to snap up tickets for an event with the author of the time-travelling adventure series. Diana Gabaldon will be at an exclusive event held at Hopetoun House next Friday, 15 March, one of the hit TV series’ iconic filming locations. Organised by national tourism body, VisitScotland and…
Read MoreA striking modern home with superb views
Easter Glasslie House is a superb modern property which stands in a wonderful quiet elevated country setting. Presented for sale by Galbraith , and significantly improved by the current owners, Easter Glasslie House is a striking contemporary house offering outstanding family accommodation of a high quality and specification, with many delightful bespoke features, on the…
Read MoreThey are giving to a great cause this Pancake Tuesday
A Scottish restaurant is to donate 100 per cent of their takings on Pancake Tuesday to a Scottish children’s charity. Child poverty in Glasgow and the West of Scotland is at its highest and last year Radio Clyde Cash for Kids supported over 135,000 children, ensuring children living in some of the most disadvantaged areas…
Read MoreThe all-female management team at Talisker distillery
In celebration of International Women’s Day this week, go inside the Talisker distillery to meet the all-female management team leading the production of this iconic Scotch brand, in a new short film released today. As the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day this Friday, we celebrate the inspirational women at the helm of…
Read MoreA delicious venison recipe for you to try at home
A Scots business is celebrating the launch of its new online shop by sharing a delicious recipe with Scottish Field readers. For the past 27 years Woodmill Game – formerly known as The Game Cart – has been based in Lindores, Fife, and had a fundamental focus on bringing more game to people’s plates. Now…
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