Posts by Kenny Smith
A chilling trio of plays come to new city centre venue
A bold and chilling new trilogy of plays set in the near future are coming to Glasgow. Shyvonne Ahmmad, Moyo AkandĂ©, Maureen Beattie and Nicholas Ralph join the cast of Interference, the National Theatre of Scotland’s upcoming trilogy, directed by National Theatre of Scotland’s associate director Cora Bissett (Glasgow Girls, What Girls Are Made Of).…
Read MoreSite manager is honoured at UK industry awards
A senior site manager has represented his Midlothian development on the UK stage at the housebuilding industry’s most prestigious awards ceremony. Ian Welsh, senior site manager with CALA Homes (East), was crowned a runner-up in the Large Builder category for his work at Mayburn Park, Straiton at this year’s NHBC Supreme Awards. The glittering ceremony,…
Read MoreA laid-back tribute to two real legends of jazz
Scotland’s leading musicians are to pay tribute to two jazz legends this weekend. It’s time to brighten up the darkness of February and ease any frosty blues, as Tommy Smith’s Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) welcomes you to swing to the music of two big band impresarios in “The Count and the Duke” at Aberdeen’s…
Read MoreThe March 2019 edition of Scottish Field is now in shops
Scottish Field’s March 2019 edition is now available. We turn our monthly focus on reiver country, as we put the Scottish Borders under the spotlight. As we’re still feeling the winter cold, you can enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of home, as we feature a superb seven-page photo essay on our nation during…
Read MoreLimited edition Valentine’s gin set to go on sale
Eden Mill has announced the release of its brand-new Love Gin Liqueur – just in time for Valentine’s Day. The sweet and aromatic Love Gin Liqueur is priced ÂŁ15.99 (50cl) and can be served neat over ice, with tonic water, or mixed into a delicious cocktail for a romantic Valentine’s evening tipple, from 7 February.…
Read MoreA celebration of Mackintosh design and his legacy
A celebration of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s design innovation and legacy is to take place next month. Taking place at The Lighthouse, Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, the exhibition by Craft House Design will explore this through the work of contemporary designer makers. Reflecting Mackintosh is a celebration of Mackintosh’s design legacy and continued relevance, as well as…
Read MoreWe recommend some bars for the Six Nations
We’re just a couple of days away from the start of Scotland’s 2019 Guinness Six Nations campaign. The northern hemisphere’s biggest rugby competition begins tomorrow, Friday, with France taking on Wales. But our eyes will be on the events at BT Murrayfield, when the Scots host Italy at 2.15pm. For those who can’t go to…
Read MoreImminent release is pleasing Take the Floor’s Gary Innes
The next album from Scots musician Gary Innes is Imminent – in two ways! Not only is it does for release on 15 February, that’s also its title. As well as being a musician, Gary, from Spean Bridge in the Highlands,  is also the presenter of BBC Radio Scotland’s longest running music programme, Take the…
Read MoreMore than half of Scots fib to look after sick dogs
Over half of Scots admit they would take the day off of work to look after their sick dog, according to new research from Rover.com. The dog walking and sitting service found that 55% would avoid going to their job, while just 26% of owners would still go to work if their dog was unwell,…
Read MoreWe’re finding it harder and harder to switch off
More than half of us find it hard to ‘switch off’, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found fast-paced lifestyles, always being contactable by mobile and increasing demands at work mean they are truly ‘always on’. Other factors include the stress of being a parent, longer commuting times and financial pressures amid…
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