Posts by Kenny Smith
On the third day of Christmas… Radisson Collection Hotel
On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of contemporary luxury. Perfectly positioned at the intersection of some of Edinburgh’s most historic streets, the Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh embodies the city’s vibrant, creative and charismatic appeal that it is known and loved for. The hotel boasts striking…
Read MoreScots urged to beef up their Christmas this year
Over two million Scottish consumers will be inspired to choose Scotch Beef PGI as the perfect festive choice. It’s part of a high-impact Christmas campaign launched this month by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). Nine newspaper adverts aimed at enticing consumers to buy Scotch Beef PGI over the festive period will appear in key Scottish newspapers,…
Read MoreFrederick Douglass spoke on his abolition mission
Frederick Douglass, the pioneering abolitionist, former slave, writer, and the first African American to run for high office, had a relationship with Scotland long before he ever set foot on these shores. At a Burns Supper in 1849 when he returned to New York, he pronounced ‘though I am not a Scotchman, and have a…
Read MoreThe master of disguise in a leather mask
This mask is a relic of a bygone age, when outlawed convenanter Alexander Peden work a leather masic and wig to preach anonymously in Ayrshire. In 1660 Charles II was restored to the throne after the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Once re-established he betrayed the Covenanters, a Scottish Presbyterian movement his father Charles I…
Read MoreThe Macpherson clan chief believes in family
There’s one word that echoes through the history of the Clan Macpherson, it’s a recurring theme for the Clan and the Clan Association and for Sir William Alan Macpherson of Cluny and Blairgowrie in particular. Family – both recent and ancient – is very important to the 27th hereditary chief of the Clan Macpherson of…
Read MoreNew book marks the thriving Glasgow food scene
A new book is celebrating the vibrant food scene of Glasgow and the glorious west coast countryside. Including the stories and recipes of award-winning restaurants such as The Gannet, Bilson Eleven, Ubiquitous Chip, Gamba, The Spanish Butcher and A’Challtainn, The Glasgow and West Coast Cook Book also introduces some new and exciting places to visit…
Read MoreWoodland meadow with B-Listed country house
A B-Listed country house, complete with its own woodland meadow, has gone on the market for offers over £685,000. South Kinaldy House, in St Andrews, Fife, dates from around 1803 and is set in stunning rural countryside not far from the historic university town. The house is packed full of character, set in grounds of…
Read MoreChristmas stocking fillers of Scottish music
There have been many incredible records released this year and I’ve had the privilege of hearing many of them, being able to share my thoughts on some with the Scottish Field readership. Next year promises to be laden with many new and exciting projects as traditional music, especially in Scotland, continues to develop and grow…
Read MoreIt’s not just kids who watch the reindeer
Looking out for reindeer is usually reserved for children on Christmas Eve. But now researchers at the University of the Highlands and Islands are using cutting-edge GPS camera collars to find out more about the whereabouts and behaviour of the reindeer in the Cairngorms. The study forms part of a new research programme designed to…
Read MoreBagels are spreading out across the capital
An acclaimed Edinburgh bakery firm is expanding into the capital’s West End. Renowned Bross Bagels are spreading their love following the huge success of their Portobello and Leith shops, and is their third opening so far since arriving in the in summer 2017. Situated at 19 Queensferry Street, they will be serving breakfast bagels, lunches…
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