Posts by Kenny Smith
Inverness hotels’ fear despite tourism boom
Brexit-related staff shortages, escalating rates and a half-hearted tourism strategy could see independent accommodation providers shutting their doors in the highlands. That is stark the warning of a major body of hoteliers which claims lack of central vision and support will see the region fail to cope with booming visitor numbers. The creation of the…
Read MoreGuidance on building a strong farming business
Building a resilient farm business and successfully navigating the industry’s complex regulatory, economic and political landscape is the subject of a free event in Inverurie next week. The roadshow, organised by full-service law firm Ledingham Chalmers, together with property consultancy Galbraith and chartered accountants Johnston Carmichael, is the last of four sessions to take place…
Read MoreChristmas artist and maker market all ready to return
Forty artists and makers are coming together for the second Wasps festive Artist and Maker Market, taking place at the Briggait in Glasgow. The market will be a great opportunity to see work created in the Wasps studio network. It’s a chance to see a rich variety of art, craft and design of many kinds…
Read MoreThe main event is worth the wait at Otro
On a drizzly November evening my partner and I made our way to Edinburgh’s West End, in the hope that a warm, comforting meal awaited us at our destination. Thankfully away from the throngs of people flocking to the Christmas market and the surrounding festivities and not too far from Haymarket, we arrived at Otro…
Read MoreWhat could be more Scottish than whisky-infused salmon?
Chef Ed Barnard of Right to Roam today brings us another delicious recipe, in partnership with BenRiach Whisky. Right to Roam is an event caterer based in both Speyside and London. Food is made from scratch, using the best of local produce, with an emphasis on theatre and playfulness and the freedom to be inspired…
Read MoreTime running out to enter Isle of Arran poetry competition
If you’re wanting to enter our fantastic competition to have your poetry immortalised at the award-winning whisky producer Isle of Arran Distillers’ new facility in Lagg, then time is running out. The closing date for entries is Friday 14 December, if you want to take part in this unique competition. Scottish Field and Isle of Arran…
Read MoreEden Mill’s new Glasgow bar-eatery is all set to open
Gin fans visiting or living in Glasgow have a new place to add to their ‘must visit’ list as Eden Mill is opening its its new bar-eatery and Blendworks experience for the first time tomorrow (Friday) The popular Scottish gin and whisky distiller’s new outlet, in Glasgow’s award-winning shopping and leisure destination, Princes Square, will welcome its first customers…
Read MoreThe January 2019 issue of Scottish Field is out now
Winter’s here – but so is the new issue of Scottish Field, so let us warm you up with another great read! Our January issue is on sale now, priced £4.50, with 200 pages brimming with everything you’d want. Prepare to be blown away by some breathtaking mountain images taken by adventure sports photographer Hamish Frost,…
Read MoreNico’s new menu will take you back to your childhood
Six by Nico restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh have announced their latest theme – and it’s set to take you right back to growing up. In the latest offering Chef Nico Simeone has created a menu filled with fun, laughter and reminisce; recreating dishes inspired by memories of all our childhood. Everyone seems to have…
Read MoreDrop in the number of new cars being produced
Fewer cars were built in the UK in October than the same period 12 months ago. UK car manufacturing fell 9.8% in October, with 15,255 fewer units produced compared with the same month a year ago, according to data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Market turbulence at home and…
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