Posts by Kenny Smith
School pupils taking part in the big birdwatch
Thousands of children across Scotland are filling up bird feeders, turning classrooms into bird hides and creating wildlife friendly bakes in preparation for watching and counting the birds in their school grounds. It’s all part of the 2019 RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch, which is running until 22 February. The Birdwatch is a chance for children…
Read MoreAncient manuscript hails from Scotland
Until 2015, the Boethius manuscript, which dates back to 1130 AD, was thought to have been created in Durham. However, on closer study, Dr Kylie Murray has discovered the illustration and style of writing does not match that of other manuscripts written in Durham at this time, but more closely resembles the Kelso Charter. The…
Read MoreThis £3million sporting estate offers potential
An exceptional established Scottish sporting estate with consented forestry planting land and leisure development potential is now for sale. The Inverchaolain Estate, in the Cowal Peninsula, Argyll, is presented for sale by Edwin Thompson. The estate is beautifully situated in a remote unspoilt area of high amenity characterised by beautiful coastlines and sea lochs, frequently…
Read MoreJulianne Moore’s pride in her strong Scottish roots
Most would never have been aware of Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore’s Scottish heritage; a New York resident with that all-American pearly white smile, why would you think any differently? Yet it is also hard to miss that auburn hair and alabaster skin that glows across her sharp cheekbones. With close scrutiny, it is easy to…
Read MoreWaving hello at a surf school for people with autism
Creating and providing equal opporunities for all is a major part of life in Scotland today. Glyn Morris and Kev Anderson run a surf school, for people with autism. Based on the Moray Firth, they have been giving people with autism the chance to take to the waves. Scottish Field spoke to Glyn about the…
Read MoreThe Scottish clan that has risen from the ashes
Chief John Macleod of Raasay manages to keep up-to-date with island life, despite living ten thousand miles away. With the distinctive basalt ‘chimney’ of Dùn Caan framing the spectacular Hebridean seascape from the mainland, the Isle of Raasay lies just a mile off Portree, the Isle of Skye’s capital town. As well as being the…
Read MoreFormer manse is a unique Victorian property
An elegant Victorian property which retains many of its original features is now available in the heart of Royal Deeside. Presented for sale by MacKinnons Solicitors, Craggan, in Bridge of Gairn, by Ballater, is a spectacular south facing former Manse, believed to have been built around 1870, and is very much a property with the…
Read MoreV&A Dundee sees off US and Dubai rivals for title
Scotland’s first dedicated design museum has won a prestigious honour, beating off a host of international competitors. The highly-respected Wallpaper* magazine, a publication focussing on design and architecture, fashion, travel, art, and lifestyle, has awarded it the status of Best New Public building, beating off challenges from countries including Dubai and the USA. The V&A…
Read MoreScotland’s music school to hold free annual concert
Pupils from St Mary’s Music School are set perform at their annual Rush Hour Chamber Music Concert. Taking place next Tuesday, 15 January, the concert will start at 6pm in St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church, George Street, Edinburgh. Entry to the concert is completely free, no tickets are required and all are welcome…
Read MoreFascinating finds from Bronze Age Scotland
Evidence of Bronze Age burials have been discovered at the summit of a hill during a Scottish archaeological dig. Over a 10 day period in October, 20 volunteers worked with ARCHAS Cultural Heritage and AKD Archaeology to excavate four trenches across East Moat Hill in Cupar, Fife. The aim of the community excavation was to…
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