Posts by Kenny Smith
Whisky and murder in the Scottish Field podcast
We’ve got whisky and writing in the 43rd episode of the Scottish Field podcast. We’re just over two weeks away from the return of the Spirit of Speyside whisky festival. This year, there will be more than five hundred events within the Festival, which runs from 27 April to 2 May. This year, there’s a…
Read MoreTwo new appointees at Wildlife Estate Scotland
Wildlife Estates Scotland has made two new appointments to its leadership groups. WES is an internationally recognised accreditation scheme promoting habitat and wildlife management best practice. Deirdre Stewart, estate manager at Dalhousie Estates, has been appointed a board member of the WES Advisory Board, which steers the long-term direction of the scheme. Lyn White, Forestry…
Read MoreVisitors encouraged to do the NC500 on two wheels
The North Coast 500 has geared up and launched a new cycling initiative encouraging people to explore the world-famous route on two wheels in 2022. Markus Stitz, founder of Bikepacking Scotland, has teamed up with NC500 to devise a new range of off and on-road cycling itineraries that use parts of the NC500 route, including…
Read MoreHolyrood Distillery creates two new ‘Strong Waters’
This spring, Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery is set to introduce two ‘Strong Waters’ into the UK market. Launching this month, the new varieties, named Charmed Circle, are the magnificent results of Holyrood’s experimentation with heritage barleys and their progressive approach to spirit-making. Fuelled by a passion for Edinburgh’s brewing past and the land that surrounds the…
Read MoreThe most ship-shape cookbook of all time
I always pictured food served aboard our mariners and matelots to be a school canteen situation with wrinkled sausages and dry mash. I’m thankful to be proven wrong by this toothsome cookbook. Chefs at sea may not have access to all the ingredients, but those at home can support a good cause, benefit from the…
Read MoreEurope’s best string players and ensembles in Scotland
Glasgow is getting ready to welcome some of the finest musicians in Europe next week. Scottish Ensemble, Ensemble Resonanz, Trondheim Soloist and PLMF Music Trust present The Bridge Festival, Glasgow, welcoming Europe’s best string players and ensembles. The Bridge is a festival bringing European collaboration and breathtaking performance to the people of Glasgow. In a…
Read More‘Yotties’ lead the way in Britannia’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
In this the year of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Royal Yacht Britannia is hosting a very special week on board. The teak decks will be bustling with the padding plimsoles of 65 former Royal Yachtsmen who are returning to their duties on Britannia once again. From 30 May – 3 June, visitors…
Read MoreFettercairn unveils third release from Warehouse 2
Fettercairn Distillery has unveiled the third release in its hugely popular and sought-after Warehouse 2 Collection. This is a small batch series created to celebrate the hidden gems within its 14 dunnage warehouses and to showcase its commitment to enlightened whisky making. Limited to just 9600 bottles, Fettercairn Warehouse 2 Batch No. 003 was distilled…
Read MoreExploring East Lothian’s natural larder
The Bonnie Badger in Gullane has launched a series of exclusive events allowing guests and locals to learn about and explore the enviable East Lothian coastline and the array of wild herbs, plants, flora and fungi the area boasts. The Forage & Feast seasonal series of workshops commence with a spring event on Friday, 22…
Read MoreA Gothic version of Rabbie Burns’ stories
A contemporary take on the gothic Edinburgh of Rabbie Burns is coming to the capital this week. Tam O’Shanter, Tales & Whisky premiers at Assembly Roxy in Edinburgh this Friday, 15 April, combining Scottish folklore, iconic poetry, and live music, all washed down with a wee dram of the good stuff. Running for three dates…
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