Posts by Kenny Smith
We meet all the Queen’s Horses at Balmoral
Scottish Field was granted exclusive access to the Balmoral estate and the Queen’s traditional working Highland garron stud. When Sylvia Ormiston and her husband Dochy came to Balmoral a decade ago, their task was to continue breeding the stock – the Highland ponies, Highland cattle and Cheviot sheep – and to restore the farm buildings…
Read MoreCrabbie’s whisky back in Edinburgh after a century
John Crabbie’s single malt whisky production has begun in Edinburgh for the first time in nearly 100 years. Halewood Wines & Spirits, owners of Whitley Neill Gin, Crabbie’s and the Crabbie malt whisky brand, announced that spirit production has commenced at its new distillery in the capital. Halewood, which celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this…
Read MoreThis Scottish tower house is brimming with charm
A stunning property full of charm and features, based on a traditional late medieval Scottish tower house, has been brought to the market. Strutt and Parker present White Rose Tower in Kindeace, Invergordon, a truly unique property which has been lovingly created and designed. The attention to detail, craftsmanship and asymmetrical elevations are truly remarkable. In…
Read MoreA murder mystery that will keep you guessing
Private detective Leo Moran returns with this new murder mystery. This will keep you guessing because the author manages to create characters that are refreshingly different while effortlessly weaving Scottish history into this book, making for an intriguing narrative. The protagonist Leo, who enjoys the fi ner things in life, is an especially original character.…
Read MoreOn the second day of Christmas… Mains of Taymouth
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of family time. A family run 5 star self catering estate, within an hour’s drivetime of the Central Belt, Mains of Taymouth is the ideal place for your family to enjoy an indulgent break. Choose from stunning four and five star…
Read MoreSinger Mary Ann to perform at Celtic Connections
Gaelic linguist, singer, composer and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy’s first show in her 2019 tour will be at Glasgow’s winter music festival Celtic Connections. Mary Ann will be performing with special guest guitarist, composer and producer, Finlay Wells at the Tron Theatre on Sunday, 20 January from 8-10pm. Mary Ann first performed at Celtic Connections…
Read MoreChristmas is one of the best times to market your home
With festive decorations providing a warm and welcoming feeling to any house, sellers should be encouraged to market their properties over Christmas, according to independent property consultancy Galbraith. Boxing Day is reported as one of the busiest days for house hunters thinking about their next move with spikes in online traffic reported by agents. This…
Read MoreThe top 10 presents Scots have wanted since 1960
The good old bike is the most popular retro Christmas gift of years gone by for Scots, having appeared on more letters to Santa between the 1960s and 2000s than any other type of toy. A survey of 2000 UK adults born between 1960 and 2000, carried out by One4all, the multi-store Post Office gift…
Read MoreA whisky that is perfect for the festive season
A supermarketis launching a brand new 23 year old Speyside single malt. The Ben Bracken range is a collection of Lidl single malts and currently includes a permanent selection of single malts from Islay, Highland and Speyside Sold at just ÂŁ39.99, the 23 year Speyside product is available for a limited time only and while…
Read MoreTheir shared love of whisky helps a worthy cause
St Andrews Quaich Society, run by locals and students, have made their annual donation of profits to WaterAid at the Cupar Rotary Club Christmas Dinner. The society hosts regular whisky tastings, led by professional brand ambassadors, in Hotel du Vin, St Andrews, on Thursday evenings throughout the University semester and beyond. Last year was a…
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