Posts by Kenny Smith
This is an attractive B listed home in the north
A handsome, B listed 17th century house close to Nairn on the Moray Coast is now for sale. Galbraith is currently marketing Meikle Kildrummie. The house, which is in the style of a traditional Scottish estate house of importance, has an elegant façade and crow stepped gables. The current owners, who bought the house in…
Read MoreThis converted farmhouse is an ideal family home
A farmhouse which has been beautifully extended and offering magnificent views is now available. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Carpow Farmhouse is a delightful country property enjoying impressive views over the surrounding countryside, down to the River Tay and north to the Sidlaw hills. The original cottage, of stone construction under a slated roof has…
Read MoreThree new drams on the way for this summer’s Open
An award-winning independent Scotch whisky distiller has unveiled three new limited edition single malts to tie in with The Open. Loch Lomond Whiskies recently announced its prestigious, five-year partnership with The Open. Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition, Loch Lomond The Open Course Collection Carnoustie 1999 created in partnership with Colin Montgomerie and Loch Lomond…
Read MoreChinese visit brings a £100,000 boost to firm
A Scottish menswear firm is this week toasting a £100k new whisky contract. Pernod Ricard, owners of several prestigious spirit brands, has awarded a £100,000 retail contract to family-owned menswear outfitters Gibbs Inverurie, in Aberdeenshire. A contingent of 875 Chinese visitors are heading across the globe for a four-day whisky extravaganza in July. Gibbs Inverurie…
Read MoreTackling seagull menace on the Scottish coast
A Scottish council is fighting back against the winged menace that plagues our seaside towns – seagulls. Fife Council’s Councillor Ross Vettraino and enforcement officers visited Kirkcaldy Esplanade today providing advice to businesses on preventing litter and seagull deterrents. This summer, the council is asking people not to feed the gulls and property owners affected…
Read MoreBe a winner at Highland Show with Scottish Field
Are you heading to the Royal Highland Show this week? If so, make sure you pop by Scottish Field’s stall. ArdMoor are offering a pair of his and hers boots to be won by Scottish Field readers at the Royal Highland Show in Ingliston and the Scottish Game Fair in Scone, in our fantastic prize…
Read MoreYou’re in safe hands when you take off from Glasgow
A Scottish airport has send out a strong message – that the small minority of passengers who cause disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated. Glasgow Airport has launched this year’s Campus Watch drive ahead of the 2018 summer season to remind passengers that antisocial actions of any kind will not be tolerated. Campus Watch was…
Read MoreGet yourself along here – and not at a snail’s pace
If I have a go-to French place when I eat out in Edinburgh, it is L’Escargot Bleue, a fantastic little Broughton Street restaurant. Fred Berkmiller’s refreshingly traditional take on French cuisine means that if you want snails, foie gras, horse steaks and tarte tatin, this is where to come. But then the same is true…
Read MoreA stunning modern home you have to look at
The Lodge in is a unique and beautifully constructed country house in a semi-rural location, with open views and grounds of over 1.3 acres. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, it is located in Burnbrae, Kinross-shire. Constructed in 2015, The Lodge offers all day to day living accommodation on the ground floor, but also has an…
Read MoreMidge Ure’s still playing and loving his music
Midge Ure is one of the most important figures in the British music and cultural scene of the last 50 years. That’s not an overstatement – the Scots singer and songwriter was behind Do They Know It’s Christmas? charity single, as well as co-organiser of Live Aid, with Sir Bob Geldof, raising millions of pounds…
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