Posts by Kenny Smith
Beautiful farmhouse linked to Ayrshire poet
Dalfram Farm is an attractive detached farmhouse with enclosed courtyard, refurbished to a high standard. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Dalfram Farm, by Muirkirk, Cumnock, is well located with lovely countryside views. This is a handsome and well proportioned blonde stone farmhouse on two storeys under a pitched slate roof, with adjoining stone buildings…
Read MoreAll at sea for the launch of new cruising season
A delegation of VIPs were invited to visit Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines as it began its inaugural turnaround cruise season from Edinburgh. Dignitaries attending the VIP reception at the 1,350-guest Balmoral at the Port of Rosyth included Lord Charles Bruce, Claire Baker MSP, representatives from Fife Council, VisitScotland and a number of businesses and tourism…
Read MoreNew exhibition inspired by ‘mother of Japanese whisky’
An inspirational Scotswoman dubbed ‘the mother of Japanese whisky’ is the focus of a fascinating new exhibition. Rita Cowan swapped Kirkintilloch for Hokkaido when she crossed the globe to help create one of Japan’s most successful and best-known whisky distilleries. Her story is one of courage, heartbreak and strength – and it has now been…
Read MoreGlasgow hotel changes hands in £10million deal
A large Glasgow hotel has been sold in an off-market deal to Asian buyers, with the guide price reported to be close to £10m. Colliers International, the real estate services company, has facilitated the sale of the 117-room GoGlasgow Urban Hotel. The deal was overseen by Julian Troup, head of Colliers’ UK Hotels Agency, on…
Read MoreConverted mill offers great views and comfort
A category B listed property overlooking Loch Tay is for sale in Aberfeldy. The Mill, in Lawers, Aberfeldy, is presented for sale by Galbraith, and was formerly a water mill dating from 1830. The architect-designed conversion took place in the early 1990s taking full advantage of the beautiful views of Loch Tay, further enhanced by…
Read MoreA delicious dessert with sponge and gelato to enjoy
The husband and wife team behind Edinburgh’s Wedgwood Restaurant share a tasty recipe with Scottish Field readers. Paul Wedgwood and his wife Lisa – who runs front of house – opened Wedgwood on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. The duo know that creating fabulous food is easy when you’re part of a winning team. However,…
Read MoreScots playwright Rona Munro has a unique honour
Since the early 1980s, Rona Munro has been a name to watch on the Scottish arts scene. An accomplished playwright, who has also had her worked performed on radio and television, the Aberdeenshire writer is noted for her acclaimed trilogy The James Plays, for the National Theatre of Scotland, and has collected numerous awards along…
Read MoreA beautifully extended Scottish farmhouse is for sale
A delightful extended traditional farmhouse dating from 1887 is for sale in the north of Scotland. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Honeyneuk, in Cuminestown, near Turriff, has four bedrooms and three reception rooms. The house sits in a charming and unspoilt rural setting and is within a short drive of Turriff and about an hour…
Read MoreThe Stark truth about what Ian has done since retiring
Five-time Olympian, former European champion, three-time Badminton winner: Ian Stark is an equestrian legend. Since stepping back from the competition circuit in 2007, he has carved out a highflying career in course design, with three-star courses for Chatsworth, Bramham and Tattersalls under his belt, as well as a course for the European Championship at Blair…
Read MoreDistillery’s triple celebration at festival of malts
Whisky lovers enjoyed a triple treat at this year’s Campbeltown Malts Festival. The Campbeltown Malts Festival, which this year ran from 22-24 May, celebrates all that is unique and special about single malts from the region. In the Victorian era the town was home to more than 30 distilleries and known as ‘whisky capital of…
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