Posts by Kenny Smith
A chance to re-discover Scotland’s natural wonders
Grab a cup of tea, sit down in the summerhouse and enjoy a moment of tranquility whilst reading Amanda Thomson’s delightful A Scots Dictionary of Nature. Split into six categories – land, wood, weather, birds, water and walking – the author has brought together some long-forgotten words that are customarily used to describe Scotland’s rich…
Read MoreLeading young musician set to play in Glasgow
A talented young musician who has been hailed as one of the world’s leading flautists is coming to Scotland. Adam Walker first rose to prominence aged 16 as a finalist in the BBC Young Musician competition – and is coming to Glasgow for Milngavie Music Club’s February concert. At only 21 he was made principal…
Read MoreScots shaping up given a healthy helping hand
Almost four in five of Scots plan to kick off the new year by going on a diet. That’s according to a survey undertaken as part of a new Specially Selected Pork campaign. New research, commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and carried out by Censuswide, reveals the majority of Scots are set to commit…
Read MoreFabulous views from an incredible modern home
A truly unique highland hideaway with views to take your breath away is currently available on the property market. Harris Highland Dream is completely off-grid, set on the shores of Loch Shin in Sutherland with land extending to 168 acres of hill and native woodland. The four-bedroom home has been built sympathetically to its surroundings,…
Read More2019 will see a growth in laser tattoo removal
Laser tattoo removal is on track to be a growing trend in aesthetic treatments in 2019, with demand spiralling according to a leading Edinburgh-based practitioner. Jackie Partridge, co-founder and clinical director at dermalclinic, experienced a 151% increase in laser tattoo removal treatments in 2018. Demand for laser tattoo removal at the award-winning aesthetic clinic is…
Read MoreFree circus tickets for disabled Scottish children
Free tickets to a winter circus extravaganza are being made available for disabled children in Scotland. Caudwell Children, the national charity that provides practical and emotional support to disabled children and their families, has announced that it has a limited number of free family tickets available for three performances of Winter Circus Extravaganza in Glasgow,…
Read MoreAir ambulance charity ball raised over £51,000
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance saves and improves lives across Scotland every day. SCAA currently operates one helicopter, an EC135-T2i, and one rapid response vehicle – taking expert paramedic care to the scene of time-critical emergencies, whether it be on a road, in a field or at someone’s home. SCAA then transports patients to specialist hospitals…
Read MoreEvery Life Matters held St Andrews dinner
A charity evening was held at the Royal College of Physicians Hall in Edinburgh’s Queen Street, to raise money for Every Life Matters. Edinburgh-based charity EMMS International launched the Every Life Matters campaign in 2017 to improve healthcare in Malawi. The campaign has the backing of the UK government which will match donations from the public, pound…
Read MoreRaising a glass to the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge
Scottish Field’s Whisky Challenge 2018 winners had lots to raise their glasses to at our awards ceremony. Held at the Ghillie Dhu in Edinburgh, the awards were the culmination of another 12 months of Scottish Field’s enduring commitment to the whisky industry. Here, we celebrate the awards with pictures from the event. Find out more…
Read MoreThe February 2019 issue of Scottish Field is now in shops
As the tinsel and trees come down, you need something to brighten up your life – and the answer is here with the latest edition of Scottish Field. Our February issue is on sale now, priced £4.50, with 180 pages packed to the brim with everything you’d want and expect from Scotland’s luxury lifestyle magazine.…
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