Posts by Kenny Smith
A filling potato and chestnut boulangere
A filling feed with no meat is our recipe of the day. Merchant Gourmet – the plant-based pulses and grains brand – has a delicious spread of plant-based tasty recipes, including this potato and chestnut boulangere. Over the next week, we’ll be bringing you a host of recipes, including vegan celebrity and cookbook author Gaz…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s festivals ready for anniverary year
Ahead of the opening of the first festival of their 75th anniversary year, the Edinburgh Festivals have issued a ‘declaration of intent’. 2022 is the 75th anniversary of Edinburgh’s birth as a world leading festival city. Formed in the shadow of a worldwide cataclysm, the first festivals sought to use culture as a healing balm…
Read MoreA celebration of artistic ambition, style and creativity
Yardworks Festival, one of Europe’s biggest and best events dedicated to street art and graffiti, will return to SWG3 this summer. The team behind Scotland’s leading multi-disciplinary arts venue SWG3 have confirmed that their outdoors space in the west end of Glasgow will once again be transformed into a concrete playground where colour, creativity and…
Read MoreMackays add Pawprint to jam and marmalade labels
Scotland’s largest jam and marmalade maker Mackays have become the first food producer to show their commitment to climate action by adding Pawprint to their jars. In a bid to help the nation start each day taking positive climate action there will be a QR code linking to the free Pawprint app – providing users…
Read MoreStrathallan hockey star scoops up state-side scholarship
Orla Folan will swap Strathallan School for St Charles, Missouri this summer as she heads to Lindenwood University on a hockey and academic scholarship. The 17-year-old said she was over the moon to receive the offer from the division one team. Orla has been playing hockey since she was 10-years-old. She said: ‘I still can’t…
Read MoreAberlour reveal Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival events
Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky business of Pernod Ricard, has unveiled its line-up of in-person events at this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. The events will take place at its world-famous distilleries across the Scotch heartland of Speyside between 27 April – 2 May. The Scotch producer is offering festival-goers the first-ever opportunity to…
Read MoreCelebrating 2000 years of Scots history this summer
More than 2000 years of history are being brought to life, with the return of events to some of Scotland most iconic heritage sites. Historic Environment Scotland has announced details of its summer events programme which will once again see history brought to life at sites across Scotland with the return of live events for…
Read MoreScotland’s rivers in recovery after £3.7m investment
Scotland’s rivers, lochs and wetlands are being restored back to good health, thanks to support from NatureScot’s Biodiversity Challenge Fund. In the past three years, the Scottish Government has invested £3.7m in 27 freshwater and river restoration projects across the country, using innovative, nature-based solutions to help reverse biodiversity loss and mitigate against the effects…
Read MoreKa Pao restaurant making an impact in the capital
Ka Pao Edinburgh has opened its doors on level four of the St James Quarter. The Michelin Guide recently awarded Ka Pao Glasgow a coveted Bib Gourmand award in the 2022 guide. The Michelin Bib Gourmand recognises restaurants offering great quality food as well as good value for money. A passion for the food and…
Read MorePaul McGann and the April issue in the Scottish Field podcast
Former Doctor Who star Paul McGann is the special guest in the 40th Scottish Field podcast. The Withnail and I, Monocled Mutineer and Hornblower actor was in Scotland on Sunday, and he took time out to chat to Scottish Field about his love of silent film, as well as some of his work in Scotland.…
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