Posts by Kenny Smith
The perfect home if you fancy Nessie as a neighbour
A six bedroom detached house is for sale, offering stunning views over Loch Ness. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Point Clair House was built in the 1930s by a ship’s captain and the nautical influence is evident in its design, where the bow ended front of the property resembles the bridge of a ship. Point…
Read MoreYou’ll love this twist on an old favourite with mojito snaps
Scottish Field’s recipes with a difference from Scot Jill Colonna in Paris continue with a sweet treat. Jill, who runs the MadAboutMacarons.com website, lives with her husband and family in France, having moved across the channel in 1992. Today, she presents her recipe for Mojito Snaps – a twist on brandy or ginger snaps. Jill said: ‘The other…
Read MoreChicken and prune tagine will be a pleasant surprise
Scottish Field’s recipes with a difference from Scot Jill Colonna in Paris continue today with a chicken dish with a difference. Jill, who runs the MadAboutMacarons.com website, lives with her husband and family in France, having moved across the channel in 1992. Today, she presents her recipe for Chicken & Prune Tagine. Jill said: ‘A Tagine…
Read MoreThe Scottish Sale highlights art, history and people
In May 2019, Bonhams celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Scottish Sale. This unique auction is long-established as the premier sale of its type to be held anywhere in the world featuring the very best of Scottish art, sourced globally, from 18th century portraiture to Contemporary Art, by way of the Colourists, Glasgow Boys, Edinburgh…
Read MoreKinloch Castle fundraiser extended by two weeks
The campaign to raise the first ÂŁ10,000 to help prevent a Scots castle from crumbling has been extended for another two weeks. The Kinloch Castle Friends Association Crowdfunding appeal began on January 14, and has so far raised just 32% of its target, as 58 supporters have have donated ÂŁ3225. The online fundraiser is being…
Read MoreShetland’s back – and it’s just murder for actor Douglas
The latest series of the murder mystery set against the stunning Scottish backdrop of the Shetland Isles returns next week. Since 2013, viewers across the world have been hooked on the series, originally based on Ann Cleeves’ novels, with the fifth series to start on Tuesday, 12 February, at 9pm on BBC Scotland. The series…
Read MoreBeautifully restored 17th century home for ÂŁ1million
An enchanting and meticulously restored 17th century house in secluded grounds is now for sale – for over ÂŁ1million. Northfield House, in Prestonpans, East Lothian, is presented to the market by Savills. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an enchanting family house in excellent order in delightful and secluded garden grounds of 1.74 acres.…
Read MoreEducation and tourism at heart of research centre
A new teaching and events space is planned for Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Hill and Mountain Research Centre, near Crianlarich in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The upgrade will include a new space for up to 50 people. The space is required to meet the growing demands on the Hill and Mountain Research…
Read MoreCelebrating the horsepower at the heart of Scotland
It’s one of the most recognisable horses in the world, and their enduring appeal is marked in The Clydesdale: Workhorse of the World. Mary Bromilow’s study of the iconic Clydesdale horse takes the reader through the 19th century, when the horses were first used for working, through to today. The author’s thorough explanations of the different…
Read MoreNew 12 year old is the story from Tobermory
One of Scotland’s oldest distilleries is celebrating its return to production following a 24 month intermission. During that time the distillery team at Tobermory have been obsessively perfecting and crafting a new signature expression – Tobermory 12 Year Old. During the past two years, the Hebridean distillery has been on a journey of self-discovery taking inspiration…
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