Posts by Kenny Smith
Film and TV stars ready for festival launch
The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced a number of exciting new additions to its high-profile line-up ahead of its opening night gala. Award-winning filmmakers, acclaimed producers, on-screen stars and jurors will be attending next Wednesday, 20 June, including Kelly Macdonald, Ben Elton, Melissa George, Billie Piper, Sadie Frost and Samantha Morton. Legendary Scottish…
Read MoreSpeakers are revealed for event connecting women
A community that helps celebrate and connect working women is to hold its first event in Glasgow. AllBright will be hosting its second annual festival for working women in July, called FoundHER. Its much anticipated return will take place in three UK locations this year – London, Manchester and for the first time, Glasgow. FoundHER…
Read MoreUse your garden to boost your home’s value
Want to add value to your property? Most of us are aware that there are some tired and tested ways. You can convert your loft into an extra bedroom, an office or a playroom. You can convert or extend a basement or you can turn a garage into a functional living space. All three of…
Read MoreEquestrian potential at a beautiful northern home
A superb four-bedroom detached bungalow with excellent equestrian potential is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Hill House is a superb detached family home built in the early 1990s to an exceptionally high standard, and well designed to maximise on space whilst positioned to perfectly capture the surrounding countryside setting. The main entrance…
Read MoreChef’s dedication pays off after 55 years
A Scottish chef’s dedication with over half a century in the kitchen has been rewarded. Neil McGown won Game Chef of the Year at the Scottish Food Awards, which were presented recently. He is chef patron of East Haugh House Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel in Pitlochry who recently also won country sports hotel of…
Read MoreTasty ‘New Alliance’ between Scotland and France
A prestigious Edinburgh hotel is set to open the doors to a new venture between the Forte and Roux families. The Balmoral will open Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux on Monday, 11 June. In collaboration with legendary chefs and restaurateurs Alain Roux, and his father Michel Roux OBE, Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux will celebrate…
Read MoreA modern home offering space and comfort
A bespoke and substantial modern home is being presented for sale. Bell Ingram offer Montrose House, near Inverary, which was completed in 2007. There are high quality fixtures and fittings throughout the property. The layout has been carefully planned and considered. The property is of timber frame construction with a slated roof accommodating solar panels.…
Read MoreA visit to Scotland gave The Whisky Lady a new passion
Whisky blogger Anne-Sophie Bigot owns the first whisky bar and brewery in Toulouse, France, with her partner. Anne-Sophie – aka The Whisky Lady of www.thewhiskylady.net – will launch the first Toulouse Whisky Festival later this year. She tells Scottish Field about her love of whisky and how it is becoming popular in France… The whisky…
Read MoreThe Scotswoman who stopped babies being killed
Killing new-born twins was common practice in the 19th century among the Ibibio people of Nigeria, but one Scotswoman went to great lengths to put an end to this. Aberdeen-born Mary Slessor was one of the few missionaries in Africa who learnt the local language, adapted to the native customs and environment and gained the…
Read MoreEight Scottish beaches that are worth a visit
With long stretches of golden sand, grassy dunes and dramatic clifftops, Aberdeenshire’s 165-mile long coast boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. As well as natural beauty, the region’s seaside offers activities for everyone from families to dog walkers, surfers and photographers. So as the days get warmer and longer, why not…
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