Posts by Kenny Smith
Spirit of Mary Queen of Scots returns to Borthwick Castle
The release of the new film Mary Queen of Scots is just a couple of weeks away. Mary Queen of Scots opens in UK cinemas on 18 January 2019, starring Academy Award-nominated Saoirse Ronan (Atonement, Lady Bird) in the title role, and Margot Robbie (I, Tonya) – whose parents are Scottish – as Mary’s cousin…
Read MoreLive in style close to the Scottish capital
An upmarket homebuilder is offering families the chance to snap up flexible homes close to the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh. The Elliot, a four-bedroom home with flexible downstairs study at CALA Homes (East)’s Ravelrig Heights development in Balerno, has been specifically designed for family living, with features that allow it to grow with you.…
Read MoreMalt whisky society celebrate a successful year
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society have plenty of reasons to charge their glasses. They finished 2018 on a high as its most-awarded year to date. In a year that saw the Society celebrate its 35th anniversary, with a number of celebratory events and special bottlings, they’ve received unprecedented recognition of their whiskies and venues. The most…
Read MoreEdinburgh to host Chinese New Year events
Edinburgh is to be the venue for the largest Chinese New Year celebration in Scotland. For the first time a co-ordinated programme of special events and initiatives is planned across Scotland’s capital as locals and visitors come together to celebrate the Year of the Pig. Cultural highlights include a Chinese New Year Gala concert at…
Read MoreCairngorm views from attractive 1920s home
Tigh na H’Ath – a handsome Edwardian house in the Cairngorm National Park with a difference – has been brought to the property market. Presented by Galbraith, on the southern boundary of the property are the outer walls of beautifully crafted limekilns, above which lie the gardens of the house. Built in the 1920s the…
Read MoreRuined Scots castle is calling out for restoration
An impressive Grade B listed castle with five reception rooms and seven bedrooms in a parkland setting is now available. Galbraith present to the market Culdees mansion house, with the castle, which is a tremendous restoration opportunity. Culdees mansion house and castle lie in an elevated position to the south of the popular village of…
Read MoreA tourist attraction that’s going to the wall
Having unintentionally created a colourful piece of art, W. Bruce Ship Painter’s workshop draws in tourists from far and wide. ‘Say cheese…’ shouted one painter when he spotted my camera, and another asked, ‘Fit are ye up tae then…?’ They soon realised that I was just another visitor drawn to Fraserburgh Harbour to take photos…
Read MoreTen fascinating facts about the clan MacLeod
Clan MacLeod of Raasay has a long and proud heritage. We present 10 important facts every aspiriing member of the clan should know. 1. The Macleod of Raasay’s clan motto is: ‘Luceo non uro,’ meaning, ‘I shine, not burn,’ when translated from Latin. The clan’s crest portrays the sun as the centrepiece. Clan Mackenzie share…
Read MoreChef’s top food tip after the festive excesses
We’re all now getting over our over-indulgences after the festive period. The head chef of Thomas Wallace of Café 52, at 52 The Green, Aberdeen, tells Scottish Field about his favourite meal to enjoy after over-indulging at Christmas. What’s your favourite January dish? I like eating something lighter in January after all the food at…
Read MoreArtist Sandie knows how therapeutic art can be
Having run classes for terminally ill patients, former Macmillan nurse Sandie Youngson knows all about the therapeutic quality of painting. Growing up along Scotland’s coastlines has innumerable perks, not least for the creative spirits among us. No matter if you wake to a dreary morning, even the grey and blue hues in the skies seem…
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