Posts by Kenny Smith
Can you picture yourself in this beautiful country home?
There’s a rare opportunity to purchase an iconic property on Royal Deeside with commanding countryside views. Dess House near Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, is a very fine country house with its own parkland, wooded grounds and policies extending to some 30 acres. Dess House has not been available on the open market for some 25 years. Presented…
Read MoreAn equestrian property with extensive outbuildings
An equestrian property with a successful letting history is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Balhaldie Farm near Dunblane comprises of a modern three bedroomed dwelling house with garden grounds, equestrian facilities including stable block, outdoor arena woodlands, paddocks and former agricultural outbuildings extending in all to 8.4 Ha (20.7 acres). The house…
Read MoreWatch the future of Scottish food at a unique farm
In the new edition of Scottish Field, Louise Gray visits the world’s most technically advanced vertical farm, which is in Dundee. In the final column in her series on fruit and vegetables, she asks if this is the future of food. It is blowing a hoolie outside and usually I would be knee-deep in mud…
Read MoreNew appointment strengthens rural property agency
Property expert Carl Warden has been appointed partner in charge of agency for Bell Ingram. A specialist in rural property with over 30 years’ experience Carl has a strong reputation in the Perthshire area. His appointment in 2016 was a coup for the company and the promotion demonstrates the firms long term commitment to driving…
Read MoreScottish islands are all mapped out by drone
The inner Hebridean islands of Canna and Sanday have emerged as world leaders in the application of digital mapping technology. Owned by conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland, they are now the subject of the most detailed mapping exercise ever undertaken of any islands anywhere on the planet. With project funding generously donated by…
Read MorePutting a Scottish twist on a sweet American favourite
Scottish Field’s taste of America week of recipes concludes today with an American favourite, given a tartan twist by Christina Conte. Originally from Garrowhill in Glasgow, Christina emigrated to the States when she was 9, and now lives in Los Angeles where she publishes food and travel posts on her site, ChristinasCucina.com. Over the course of…
Read MoreInspirational women of Scotland at heart of book
Renowned journalist Rosemary Goring delves deep into Scotland’s rich history in Scotland – Her Story, with the acutely perspective of what life was like for some of the country’s most inspirational women. From the outset Goring states that the exclusion of women from history means that ‘far too much history has been forever lost’ which she…
Read MoreNew state of the art radar system at Glasgow Airport
Plans for one of the largest wind farm developments in Scotland have been given the green light following the installation of a state-of-the-art radar system at Glasgow Airport. Together with air traffic services company, NATS, and Banks Renewables, Glasgow Airport has introduced a new radar earlier that can mitigate the impact of the Kype Muir…
Read MoreWhere are the best whisky bars and visitor experiences?
Do you know a good whisky bar or visitor experience? If so, we want to hear from you. This year’s Bars and Distilleries awards, a part of the year-long Scottish Field Whisky Challenge, will begin by opening up to public nominations. The Scottish Field Whisky Challenge, now in its 19th year, comprises of the Summer…
Read MoreGlenmorangie unveils its first whisky from wild yeast
The first whisky created from yeast growing wild on Glenmorangie’s own barley, marks the tenth anniversary of the Highland distillery’s pioneering Private Edition series. For a decade, Glenmorangie has invited whisky aficionados to explore its passion for innovation through this acclaimed series of rare and intriguing limited-edition single malts. Now, in the collection’s rich, fruity…
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