Posts by Kenny Smith
Excitement builds for south of Scotland festival
A singer songwriter will perform alongside two of Scotland’s traditional music giants at this year’s Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival. Catrìona McGhie (22), from Stranraer, will open concerts with Mary Ann Kennedy and multi-award-winning musical trio Talisk in two shows taking place this week. It’s a dream come true for Catrìona, who can’t wait to…
Read More#myargyll is at its best in these beautiful shots
How would you like to get your hands on a prize that money can’t buy? And 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 forces with the Argyll and the…
Read MoreScotland’s National Parks looking for new board members
New members are wanted to join the boards of Scotland’s National Parks. The Scottish Government is looking to appoint new members to the boards of the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) and the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority (LLTNPA). Established in 2002, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park covers some 1864sq…
Read MoreOne team of 30 women created a brand new beer
An all-female brewers’ collaboration has released a new craft beer limited edition: Rhubarb: A User’s Guide. In an industry first, the new beverage was available at last weekend’s Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival. Led by brewing expert Jenn Merrick, female brewers, including current brewers, students and lecturers at Heriot-Watt University created this unique kettle sour in…
Read MoreHow eight days killed the dreams of a nation
Forty years ago, Scotland was a country that couldn’t wait for football’s World Cup to start. The Scots were the only nation from the British isles which had qualified for the finals in Argentina, and manager Ally MacLeod seemed incredibly optimistic about the nation’s chances in South America. In a group with Peru, Iran, Scotland…
Read MoreThe Festival Fringe line-up that’s Made in Scotland
The line has been revealed for this year’s Made in Scotland – a curated showcase of music, theatre and dance performed during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Since its inception in 2009 and including this year, Made in Scotland has funded 146 companies, ensembles and artists to showcase over 200 shows. The onward touring fund, which…
Read MoreFirst phase of prestigious homes now released
Homes in the first phase of a prestigious new development in the west end of Edinburgh have now been released. Bellsbrae is being created by Sundial Properties, and this exclusive development comprises 10 fantastic homes converted from buildings on the site of a historic gin distillery. Commanding the most idyllic, tranquil location within the West…
Read MoreCharity night for rugby hero raises over £300,000
A ball organised to support Scotland rugby hero Doddie Weir has raised over £300,000. Three of Doddie’s friends, former Kelso and South rugby players Stewart Bennet and David Baird, and Douglas Stephen, from the world of farming, got together after the British and Irish Lion was diagnosed with MND and appealed to the Borders community…
Read MoreA hat-trick of double golds at American awards
A specialty Scotch single malt producer won three double gold medals at the prestigious 2018 San Francisco World Spirits competition in the United States. The double golds were awarded to Bunnahabhain, the Islay distillery’s 12- and 25-year-old single malts, as well as to the newest single malt whisky in the collection called Stiùireadair. Known for…
Read MoreScotland’s historic buildings still a hit with young people
Young Scots love castles, according to Scotland’s top heritage organisations. The National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses are working together, offers £1 access for holders of Young Scot cards during the Year of Young People. Of the hundreds who’ve already used their Young Scot card to enjoy this historically low discount,…
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