Posts by Kenny Smith
Adventure Syndicate recreate 1936 cycle ride
A group of three female adventurers have tackled an epic cycling adventure – first done in 1936. As part of their 90th anniversary celebrations and in support of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022, Hostelling Scotland have teamed up with the Adventure Syndicate, a group of female adventurers and storytellers who promote mental and physical wellbeing…
Read MoreGlencairn Crystal future proofs for the environment
Leading whisky glass manufacturers Glencairn Crystal is looking to improve its sustainability with £2million invested into business future-proofing. As the COP26 conference progresses this week, Scottish family-owned and run business Glencairn Crystal is proud to announce that it has undertaken an extensive expansion and remodelling of its factory and offices at its headquarters in East…
Read MoreTullibardine whisky launches new online shop
Tullibardine has gone live with their new online shop as an extension of their distillery visitor centre. The online shop will allow UK customers to order Tullibardine’s core range of expressions, as well as some limited edition releases and merchandise, delivered directly to their home. Based in the town of Blackford, Perthshire, Tullibardine is ideally…
Read MoreVegan chocolate advent calendars from Scotland
Vegan chocolate lovers looking to get into the Christmas spirit, look no further. Arbroath-based chocolate makers, Pure Heavenly have launched their new range of Silk Chocolate Advent Calendars, ensuring that everyone can take part in festive fun this year. These contain less than 1% sugar, and no dairy, gluten, soy or palm oil. Pure Heavenly…
Read MoreMcTear’s pledges its support to Glasgow Women’s Aid
A Scots auctioneer is supporting Glasgow Women’s Aid at Christmas for the seventh consecutive year. McTear’s is taking part in the Toy and Gift Collection 2021. GWA has let McTear’s know that this Christmas they need new toys and arts and crafts materials for children of all ages, pyjamas, slippers and toiletries for women and…
Read MoreAn impressive late 18th century farmhouse for sale
A beautiful B-listed country house with surrounding land has been brought to the market. Presented by Paton & Co, Hallydown House is a late 18th century farmhouse set in particularly beautiful garden grounds overlooking the popular village of Coldingham, in Berwickshire. The property offers very comfortable, well-appointed family accommodation located in some of the most…
Read MoreBig Scottish Book Club host Damian Barr joins our podcast
The 26th Scottish Field podcast is out today – and we’re joined by author Damian Barr, the host of the Big Scottish Book Club. The December issue of Scottish Field will be appearing in shops any day now, and one of the features in it on Dr David Livingstone, the famous Scots explorer. This month…
Read MoreA sensational pumpkin soup that’s easy to make
We’re continuing with our recipes to use up those leftover Halloween pumpkins this week – and what could be more warming than a soup? This week, courtesy of our friends at Kilduff Farm, who have a huge pumpkin patch, we bring you some recipes to use up those pumpkins. Kilduff Farm is located in East…
Read MoreScots sustainable fashion firm at COP26 in Glasgow
A Scottish sustainable fashion firm is making it to COP26 not just once – but twice. Sustainable fashion brand Beira will confront 25,000 delegates and 30,000 attendees with two exhibitions. The first exhibition is a collaboration between Beira, Sustainable Fashion Scotland and Zero Waste Design Online. This project was selected by 1000s of entries from…
Read MoreCast your votes in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards
The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards have opened their public vote for shortlisted nominees, as it prepares to return to Glasgow, live and on screens. The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards annual gala champions top Scottish traditional musicians of all genres, recognising, and celebrating the wealth of talent via phenomenal performances, which this…
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