Posts by Kenny Smith
These are the 30 coolest things in the UK today
By our nature, the people of Scotland are inherently cool. It’s a fact. We’re cynical of new trends, more often than not choosing to do our own idiosyncratic thing, which often fly in the face of what we’re told is in trend. That, in itself, makes Scots cooler than most. New research has been conducted…
Read MoreGreen fingers earn gold medals for students
Edinburgh-based students have flourished at this year’s Gardening Scotland event. The students, from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), won two pop-up gold awards, six pop-up silver awards, a bronze RAF award and a silver award for its show garden. The aptly named Belinda Love was one of the Edinburgh-based students – alongside Kobus Sander, Ivonne Border…
Read MoreA productive farm hits the property market
A productive and compact livestock farm on the banks of Loch Tay is currently available for purchase. Galbraith is handling the sale of Rynachulaig Farm in Stirlingshire, situated in an elevated position with outstanding views over the loch and surrounding hills. The farm includes 36 hectares (91.38 acres) in all of productive hill ground and…
Read MoreThe Rock of Ages will be a history lesson that’s fun
Over 2000 years of Scottish history will come to life with a unique multi-period history extravaganza this weekend. Dumbarton Castle will host The Rock of Ages this weekend (Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 June). To mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, visitors to this year’s event can explore First World…
Read MoreTime’s running out for our fantastic competition
Time’s running out if you want to win a sensational prize that money can’t buy – just by telling us about Argyll. To enter, all you have to do is share your highlights of Argyll to being in with a chance of winning an amazing prize. Wyvex Media Group, publishers of Scottish Field, has joined…
Read MoreTickets available to see Ryder Cup star play in Scotland
Tickets to see a top American golf star in action in Scotland are now available. The Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open, a Rolex Series event, will once again play a key role in American star Matt Kuchar’s schedule, with confirmation that he will tee it up at Gullane Golf Club on July 12-15. The four-time…
Read MoreGet ready for ten days of top class classical music
Ten days of superb classical music is coming to Scotland this autumn. From Friday 14 to Sunday 23 September 2018, the Lammermuir Festival will take place in the unspoilt tranquility of East Lothian. With a wealth of historic architecture and beautiful landscapes, its unique settings are the ideal place in which to experience great music.…
Read MoreA limited release for new 12 year old single cask release
Only 383 bottles are being produced in Douglas Laing and Co’s Jura 12 Years Old Single Cask, as part of their Provenance Coastal Collection. This is the second in an artisanal Single Cask series of four bottlings, honouring Scotland’s whisky-producing islands. The Jura 12 Years Old Single Cask Single Malt has been matured in a…
Read MoreA delicious taste of the Orient in Leith
If you are in dire need of some deliciously fluffy pulled pork bao buns and quirkily named cocktails (my favourite being ‘Obi-Wan Negroni’), then Miss Woo’s in Leith is for you. So what did we have to eat? What didn’t we eat is more like it… The Japanese ramen, spicy Korean wings and succulent dumplings…
Read MoreThis modern home will offer ideal family living
A tremendous modern detached family home which provides spacious, thoughtfully designed and has well-appointed accommodation, is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Swinside near Jedburgh enjoys an excellent rural location at the foot of the Cheviots, approximately 2.5 miles to the southeast of Oxnam. The small settlement lies below Kelso Hill and Lowood…
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