Posts by Kenny Smith
Delicious skewers with a dash of BenRiach
Are you up for some tasty whisky inspired Christmas recipes? This week, Scottish Field has teamed up with eclectic Speyside distillery BenRiach, and chef Ed Barnard from Right to Roam, to bring you some top-notch recipes. BenRiach has created its first ever recipes for Christmas in collaboration with experimental Speyside/London chef Ed.
Read MoreA unique property with 2 shepherd’s cottages
A property with links to a John Buchan thriller, located in a spectacular setting, is now on the market. Set at the head of Manor Valley and surrounded by the magnificent hills around Peebles, in an area steeped in history, lies Glenrath Hope, an original Shepherd’s cottage dating back almost 200 years. For sale through…
Read MoreHolland Cooper marks its first year in Edinburgh
Luxury British brand Holland Cooper Edinburgh is celebrating its first birthday this week. A firm favourite with royalty and rockstars alike, Holland Cooper Edinburgh is headed up by franchisee Nadia Cunningham-Alexander, and the Multrees Walk store has enjoyed a successful first year of business. To celebrate the store’s birthday, the Holland Cooper team will be…
Read MoreAll set for the final food weekend of the year
Bowhouse will have its last Food Weekend of 2018 with an especially festive affair next Saturday and Sunday. Taking place on 8 and 9 December, a bumper line-up of some of Scotland’s best food producers will be joined by resident Bowhouse makers for the covered food market, alongside a collection of artisan craft stalls from…
Read MoreThis trio of whiskies form a classic collection
Three single malt whiskies from the Benromach Classic Range are set to be a perfect Christmas present. Epitomising the traditional Speyside style, these Benromach whiskies are beautifully balanced with a light touch of smoke. Matured in a mixture of first fill bourbon barrels and first fill sherry casks, the flagship Benromach 10 Years Old exemplifies…
Read MoreCity prepares to come together for its Music Hall
Excitement is building across the city as Aberdeen’s much loved Music Hall gets set to open its doors to the public. The opening celebrations on 8 December mark the culmination of an award winning programme of Stepping Out projects, designed to engage communities in projects inspired by the Music Hall and keep the spirit alive…
Read MoreGin and sherry released by new Scottish distillery
The upcoming £10 million Port of Leith Distillery launches its first drinks this week with a new gin and sherry. They celebrate the maritime and distilling heritage of Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith district. Named after Edinburgh’s Dr James Lind, a hero of the Scottish Enlightenment, who observed that citrus fruits prevented scurvy in the…
Read MoreScottish book readers love a good thriller
Scottish book readers enjoy a good thriller – that’s the obvious fact from a newly-published list of the most borrowed books in the country. Book Week Scotland has just concluded, as people of all ages and walks of life came together in libraries, schools, community venues and workplaces to share and enjoy books and reading.…
Read MoreInternational appeal of Scottish music school
Talented young musicians from throughout Europe have joined Scotland’s National Music School. The reputation of St Mary’s Music School as an inspiring, inclusive and supportive environment for young instrumentalists and choristers continues to grow, as this year 14 new pupils have arrived there, and now has nine international young musicians on its roll. The outstanding…
Read MoreDiscover the real story behind the film Outlaw King
Millions have been watched a part of Scottish history brought to life with Outlaw King on Netflix. But the real life story behind Scotland’s past is to be told in a new three-part BBC Scotland series. Rise of the Clans will see Neil Oliver travel back in time to reveal the real life Game of…
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