Posts by Kenny Smith
Ladies’ shooting club marks its fourth birthday
Scotland’s premier ladies shooting club Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags is celebrating its fourth birthday. Since its first event hundreds of ladies of all experiences have shot with them at 18 magnificent venues. The club was founded by Mhairi Morriss – and it was all thanks to a bit of serendipity. Mhairi smiled: ‘I can’t…
Read MoreFishing future can be as bright as the past
In Silver Shoals, Charles Rangeley-Wilson travels across the British Isles in an attempt to discover the true history of  our most iconic fish – carp, cod, eel, herring and salmon. As he investigates not just the fish, but also the lives of the fishermen who catch and protect them, he eventually comes to the heartening conclusion that…
Read MoreShooting from the lip is his speciality
Nothing and no-one is able to escape the sharp wit of Alasdair Mitchell in this collection of columns from his weekly Sharpshooter column in the Shooting Times. One of the reasons for Mitchell’s popularity is his ability to discern the truth from a collection of mistruths and his powerful yet calm writing style. This amusing…
Read MoreReview: Salmon Fishing on the River Thurso
Anyone who has ever fished the Thurso would benefit from this scholarly and comprehensive tome. It is packed with information and anecdotes on this major salmon river. Tracing the history of salmon fishing on the Thurso back to 1700, Dutchman-Smith uses the experience of his 40 years of angling on the river to give a…
Read MoreA bright future at Ardgowan Distillery
The designs for a ÂŁ12million new facility for the Ardgowan Distillery have been revealed. The new distillery is being built on the Ardgowan Estate near Inverkip, 30 miles west of Glasgow. The plans showcase the flagship building which has just secured revised planning consent from Inverclyde Council. The striking new design, by Michael Laird Architects,…
Read MoreTraditional charm in an attractive log cabin
A beautiful log cabin with four bedrooms, two reception rooms and a sauna is now available. Presented by Galbraith, Balnabrechan Lodge in Angus is a delightful smallholding extending to some 9.83 acres in total. Balnabrechan Lodge is a fine timber framed log cabin under a tiled roof set within its own garden ground and located separately…
Read MoreEnjoy scenic views over the sea to Orkney
An impressive home on the north coast of Scotland offering views over the sea to Orkney is now available for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Old Scrabster House is in the coastal hamlet of Scrabster close to Thurso in Caithness. The property is in a delightful setting with spectacular elevated views over Scrabster beach…
Read MoreFarmhouse by yon bonnie banks of Loch Lomond
A stylishly updated farmhouse and converted stable block situated close to Loch Lomond is now on the market. Presented for sale by Savills, Sheildaig Farm was built in 1804 and enjoys a quiet elevated position on the hillside at the southern end of Loch Lomond. The property is just a short drive from the shores…
Read MoreFamily home in conservation village
A handsome traditional property on the edge of Crieff conservation village is now available. Highfield, in Willoughby Street, Muthill, is presented to the market by Savills. Highfield is a handsome family house believed to be Edwardian and situated on the eastern edge of Muthill. The house is set in a well established L-shaped garden with…
Read MoreScottish charity walk is helping cancer patients
Women and men in Scotland are keeping their hair during chemotherapy treatment, thanks to Scalp Coolers provided by Walk the Walk. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the charity is raising awareness of these amazing machines which can prevent or reduce hair loss for people undergoing certain types of chemotherapy treatment. For many patients, losing their…
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