Posts by Kenny Smith
From jewellers to the heights of Machu Picchu
A Scotswoman has put her best foot forward by trekking Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, to raise over ÂŁ4,000 for charity. Heather Templeton, from Glasgow, finance director at luxury jeweller and diamond retailer Chisholm Hunter, returned triumphant from her Machu Picchu trek where she raised funds for Spina Bifida…
Read MoreLimited edition is a new permanent fixture
Speyburn Single Malt Scotch Whisky has added to its core range with a new permanent aged expression to its collection – Speyburn 18 Years Old. To celebrate the addition, the first annual release of this special expression will be dedicated to Speyburn’s Distillery Manager, Bobby Anderson, to coincide with 2018 being his 18th year at…
Read MorePeppers and cheese makes some tasty snack bites
Our fourth Christina Conte recipe in Scottish Field’s taste of America week is one that sounds to typical of the States. Jalapeno Cream Cheese and Bacon Appetisers were definitely not on the menu for Christina when she was growing up in Scotland. Originally from Garrowhill in Glasgow, Christina emigrated to the States when she was…
Read MoreEnjoy Scotland’s natural beauty this World Wetlands Day
The people of Scotland can celebrate some of the country’s most beautiful natural sites this World Wetlands Day. Taking place on Satuday, 2 February, Scottish Natural Heritage is urging people to visit one of Scotland’s amazing wetland sites, to take in our dramatic lochs, peatlands and riverbanks, and the wildlife that lives there; and learn more…
Read MoreWhen new sporrans took over a London street
The sporran legion took over a leading fashion shop in London. Monty Lewis, the son of V V Rouleaux founder Annabel Lewis, has launched a 17-piece collection of the world’s finest sporrans. Having been inspired since he was a child by the textures and colours in his mother’s haberdashery shop, including embroidered pieces and tassels,…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker’s Game of Thrones whisky is a hit
Increased sales of Johnnie Walker whisky has boosted profits for its owner Diageo. Today, Diageo has announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2018. Dayalan Nayager, managing director, Diageo Great Britain, Ireland and France, was pleased with the half-year results. He said: ‘We’ve experienced a very strong half in GB, with…
Read MoreCelebrating 12 parks in Scotland’s dear green place
John Cairney, a native Weegie, pays a personal tribute to 12 of Glasgow’s dear green spaces in A Walk in the Park. It’s a reminder that there’s much more to the city than its tenements and skyscrapers. Cairney concludes his survey of these parks with an exhortation to those people who are fixated by social…
Read MoreThe beautiful Hopetoun has a fascinating history
An impressive home with a fascinating history is available to purchase. Hopetoun, in Blairhoyle, Port Of Menteith, Stirling, is brought to the market by Galbraith. Hopetoun once formed part of the Blairquhoille Estate which included a Victorian mansion house, built in 1852 by the Grahams which was served by Hopetoun and at that time was…
Read MoreLooking in Wonderland at a new art exhibition
Some of the most famous illustrations in the world will be brought to the south of Scotland. A selection of the best of Sir John Tenniel’s illustrations to Lewis Carroll’s two Alice books – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass and what Alice found there (1872) – will be on show at…
Read MoreScots pine martens repopulating Welsh mountains
Scottish pine martens are looking to take over the British Isles – after a successful reintroduction programme in Wales! Forest Enterprise Scotland staff are celebrating the success of the project, after helping to source and capture specimens from across Scotland. The Pine Marten Recovery Project has been led by the Vincent Wildlife Trust under licence…
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