Posts by Kenny Smith
The Boathouse will make a splash with new owner
The iconic Boathouse restaurant on the shores of Loch Leven is celebrating an ambitious new owner. Sally Fotheringham, from Fife, has left her career in financial services to return to what she calls her ‘first love’ – the hospitality industry. The pleasure of looking after customers in a convivial atmosphere has never left Sally, who…
Read MoreGive your pork a Brazilian twist with this recipe
Pork is a meat we can do so many things with, and it’s fun to try it in new and different ways. Today, we present a recipe with some international inspiration, for Brazilian-style pork with avocado and black beans. To mark the Go Places with Pork campaign, we are bringing you a series of tasty…
Read MoreNew warden appointed to head Glenalmond
Glenalmond College in Perthshire has appointed a new warden. Dr Michael Alderson, deputy head at Durham School, has been appointed warden (headteacher) at Glenalmond. He will take over leadership of the Perthshire independent boarding and day school from interim warden Hugh Ouston in April 2020. Dr Alderson began his teaching career in 2000, after reading…
Read MoreA beautiful brand new neighbourhoud
An exclusive neighbourhood of properties is being created at the Gardens at Crathes. Stewart Milne Homes’ exclusive area of unique and luxurious four and five bedroom homes is situated within the picturesque countryside hamlet of Crathes in Royal Deeside, surrounded by rolling countryside and inspiring views of the River Dee. The executive homes include premium…
Read MoreScottish Ensemble string new concerts together
Scotland’s pioneering string orchestra, Scottish Ensemble, will collaborate with three virtuosic multi-instrumentalists in March. They will have a celebration of the similarities and differences between musical traditions of countries across Europe and the Middle East. Continental Drift is set to explore the connections between the music of Western Europe during the Renaissance and Baroque periods,…
Read MoreLife on a Scots ferry and living with dementia
STV will broadcast two brand new, 30-minute documentaries made by Scots next month. The will be shown as part of This is Scotland, a documentary and new talent initiative run by the Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) in association with Screen Scotland. The first of the documentaries, All Aboard, broadcast on Friday 8 March at 8pm,…
Read MoreScotland leads the UK’s bottom 10 for MOT passes
The Royal Burgh of Kirkcaldy is the MoT failure capital of the UK. That’s according to Government data analysis by consumer champion HonestJohn.co.uk. The Fife coastal town has the lowest MoT rate in the country, with just 55% of the region’s 135,000 cars passing the MoT at the first attempt. Two other Scottish cities also…
Read MoreBunnahabhain Distillery set for £10.5million revamp
A three year multi-million refurbishment programme has begun at Bunnahabhain Distillery on Islay. Its owners, spirits and wine producer, Distell International, is investing £10.5m in an extensive upgrade and refresh of the iconic distillery. Located in the most northerly point of the island, Bunnahabhain has experienced many changes over the years. As part of the…
Read MoreThe April 2019 edition of Scottish Field now in shops
Scottish Field’s April 2019 edition is now available. We turn our monthly focus on the coastline of Scotland, and celebrate all the good things to be found around our shores. Scottish Field editor Richard Bath said: ‘I was born on the coast, and for the past twenty years have lived within a five-minute walk of…
Read MoreFree fizz and diamond cleaning with Laings
Luxury jewellers Laings is offering any couple who are getting married in 2019 a glass of fizz and complimentary diamond cleaning. This will take place in their stores in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Southampton and Cardiff, to help them to get ready for their Wedding Day. Laings are an important part of wonderful engagements all year round,…
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