Posts by Kenny Smith
The Scot who brought tea to the whole world
All over the world, people love their tea – and the man who made it an internationally popular beverage is to be celebrated in a new documentary on TV next week. The Man Who Charmed The World is the story of Sir Thomas Lipton, a Scots entrepreneur who, from humble beginnings, established a global retail…
Read MoreCelebrating the best Scottish rural employers
Scottish businesses based in rural areas which are looking to grow and look after their staff and communities are at the heart of the Scottish Rural Awards’ Rural Employer title. The Rural Employer category is designed to acknowledge companies which actively seek to attract, invest in, retain and reward talent. The winning business in this…
Read MoreScottish Field gives vegan ‘fish and chips’ the taste test
When the Scottish Field team learned that a ‘vegan fish and chips’ had been created, a few eyebrows were raised in the office. I won’t lie. I’m a committed carnivore, and can’t imagine life without fish or meat. However, I was rather fascinated as to just how a vegan take on fish and chips would…
Read MoreTwo new limited edition malts from Cù Bòcan
Cù Bòcan has added two more limited edition single malts to the range with the launch of 2003 and 1990 vintage releases. Tomatin’s 2003 vintage limited edition Cù Bòcan (aged 15 years old) has been bottled at a strength of 46% and sits alongside the standard edition. It has been matured in peated Islay ex-Sherry…
Read MoreScots selfie fanatics could win themselves £1000
A search has launched for Scottish social media fanatics to submit their most Instagram-worthy shots from the local area – with £1000 up for grabs for the best snaps. National Rail has announced the hunt for the nation’s most Instagrammable locations for 16-25 Railcard, after revealing that a third (29 per cent) of young people…
Read MoreFiona delivered title of business woman of the year
A high-flying firm was delighted after one of its directors collected the title of ‘Business Woman of the Year’ at a glittering ceremony recognising talented women across Scotland. Fiona Deas, co-director of Bathgate-based Eagle Couriers, landed the title ahead of a host of influential business women, taking home one of the top prizes at The…
Read MoreStep back in time with World War II military vehicles
A World War 2 history festival event is being held later this month. Defend Fife is being run with the Scottish Military Vehicle Group and is a follow-up to last year’s successful World War 2 event centred in Dunfermline. The festival, which attracted around 2000 visitors last year, looks to draw 5000 people into Dunfermline…
Read MoreStart now to add colour to your spring garden
The autumn nights may be drawing in, but now is the ideal time to get outside and sow the seeds of success for a vibrant garden next spring. The traditional sight of daffodils certainly brings some sunshine cheer, but why not mix up the go-to spring flower with these beautiful bloom ideas from Dobbies Garden…
Read MoreWhat a grand way to mark museum’s 125th birthday
A Scottish museum is marking its 125th anniversary with the opening of a commemorative exhibition. Aberdeenshire Council’s Arbuthnot Museum in Peterhead is 125 years old on 12 October, and will host a celebratory event, Happy Anniversary, Arbuthnot Museum. The exhibition runs until 12 January 2019 and celebrates the past and the present as well as…
Read MoreBeer we go as Scots brewers get a huge boost
A Scottish brewery has teamed up with a supermarket to create a bespoke beer for its next in-store Isle of Ale Festival promotion. Lidl has teamed up with Fierce Brewery in Aberdeen, with to be sold exclusively in can format to customers during their next event. The new beer, named Blackcurrant Tart, is a sour…
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