Posts by Kenny Smith
4 Series Coupé victorious at Scottish Car of the Year Awards
The BMW 4 Series Coupé was crowned Executive Car of the Year at the 2021 Scottish Car of the Year Awards. Voted for by members of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW), the 4 Series Coupé finished at the top of its category after the judges compared notes and awarded the best models they…
Read MoreCask and Still Magazine Issue 13
Cask & Still’s 13th edition has an exclusive interview with Outlander star Sam Heughan. He tells us all about his first whisky drinking experience and what makes a great dram. In Bar Snaps, we find whisky heaven on board a luxury cruise ship. We go drinking with the stars, as the cult of celebrity has…
Read MoreTheatre Royal will host Bob Dylan’s musical
Glasgow’s Theatre Royal will play host to the award-winning smash-hit production of Girl From The North Country. The production is written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson (The Weir, The Seafarer) with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, will run at the venue this autumn. As part of a UK tour, the double Oliver-award…
Read MoreTop two take the reins after a record year at Bidwells
A property firm has appointed new senior and deputy partners, to take the reins after a record year of investment. New senior partner Nick Pettit will oversee leading property advisors Bidwells UK-wide, and he has appointed Scotland managing partner, Finlay Clark as deputy senior partner to assist in his new role. Bidwells is at the…
Read MoreOutlander star Sam Heughan reveals his love of whisky
Outlander star Sam Heughan is transported back to Scotland by a taste of the water of life. In an exclusive interview with Rosie Morton from Scottish Field’s sister publication Cask & Still, Sam reveals his love of Scotland’s national drink. The 41-year-old, who grew up in Dumfries and Galloway, has launched his own whisky, Sassenach.…
Read MoreA refreshing lunchtime jackfruit larb
Veganuary continues with another alternative recipe from a pair of TV stars. Over the next two weeks, we’re presenting recipies courtesy of four-time Sunday Times bestselling authors and co-creators of BOSH!, Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, who have sold more than one million copies of their plant-based cookbooks. Since they launched the BOSH! platform over…
Read MoreFine and rare whiskies going under the hammer in Glasgow
More than 300 lots of fine whiskies, wines and other spirits are going under the hammer in Glasgow later this month. McTear’s is holding a Whisky: Fine and Rare sale on Friday, January 21, at 10.30am, when they have 337 lots for sale. Leading the way is the instantly recognisable Black Bowmore 1964 First release…
Read MoreColourful installation celebrating the joy of play
Listening to Joy is a new interactive playscape designed by Yinka Ilori for families of all ages. Supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, it is open at V&A Dundee in the Locke Hall on the ground floor and is free to visit. This vibrant and colourful installation, created especially for V&A Dundee, will employ pattern,…
Read MoreBroken rules, lost money and customers violated
The fall of Royal Bank of Scotland in 2008 was arguably one of the most disastrous events within the world of finance in more than 50 years. Ian Fraser recalls where it all went wrong for one of the biggest money making businesses that came just hours away from complete collapse. Fraser asks how and…
Read MoreRare chance to buy a successful wedding venue
A rarely available opportunity to acquire a truly first-rate example of modern and flexible exclusive use event space, currently run as a successful wedding venue, has been brought to the market. This is a profitable wedding business with associated website and strong bookings through to 2024. Presented by Bidwells, the Walled Garden, in Righead Farm,…
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