Posts by Kenny Smith
Justin recognised as a Master of Wine
An Edinburgh man has been crowned as a new Master of Wine. The news was announced by the Institute of Masters of Wine, as he is one of two new members of the IMW. Justin Martindale is based in Scotland and Jonny Orton is south of the border. There are now 420 MWs globally –…
Read MoreNew appointment at Scotland’s Rural College
A new appointment to Scotland’s Rural College will help the institution enhance and develop its business-led research portfolio and academia to business engagement. Dr Susannah Bolton, who has been appointed to the new post of vice principal – enterprise and knowledge exchange, will play a leading role in shaping and growing SRUC’s enterprise activities and…
Read MoreScotland’s capital shown literally in a different light
When people visit Scotland, something they always notice is the weather. You can never quite guarantee that it will be the same two days in a row – look at the past week, for example – heavy rain and wind on Saturday, and Sunday was like a cool summer’s day. This inclement weather has been…
Read MoreBe Your Best Self backs Scotswomen in farming
There’s spaces available on a course through a scheme that supports women living or working in agriculture in Scotland to build their confidence and enhance their skills. The Scottish Government-funded ‘Be Your Best Self’ programme, whose delivery agents include experts in personal development facilitation, mental fitness coaching and agriculture, currently has a few remaining spaces…
Read MoreWest End hit School of Rock comes to Scotland
School of Rock – The Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit, Olivier Award-winning West End show will, open at Theatre Royal in Glasgow next week. Based on the hilarious hit movie, this new musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute…
Read MoreScotland’s Census 2022 launches
Scotland’s Census 2022 launches today (February 28) with a call for households across Scotland to complete their return. The census is a unique count of everyone in Scotland; it is used to plan vital public services and inform investment in areas such as education, transport, health and social care. For the first time it is…
Read MoreA luxury cruise event invitation for Scottish Field readers
Scottish Field readers with a love for travel are being invited to an exclusive event. In parternship with Silversea and Indulgent Cruises, an exclusive afternoon tea is being held at the beautiful Crossbasket Castle in South Lanarkshire for those genuinely interested in luxury cruising. An afternoon tea and an inspiring travel presentation from Silversea, the…
Read MoreLive crime fiction festival returned to Scotland
The sixth outing of Granite Noir, Aberdeen’s International Crime Writing Festival, came to a close last night. Organisers were delighted with the success of the Festival, which returned to Aberdeen with a packed programme of sold‐out, live, in‐person events, workshops and performances. Granite Noir enjoyed an attendance of almost 7,000 together with an additional 3,000…
Read MoreA selection of silver and a stunning timepiece
A selection of beautiful items are going under the hammer in Glasgow. McTears is holding a Silver and Luxury Accessories auction on 17 March, with a variety of rare and unusual items for sale. A Royal-interest silver mounted evening purse, from Alfred Ernest Neighbour, in London, 1937, was made for Lady Dorothy Cambridge, Marchioness of…
Read MoreAward-winning Gin Bothy expands its network over the Atlantic
It’s been eight months since successfully launching in mainland Europe, and now, a new chapter begins for award winning Gin Bothy as the brand confirms export to the USA. Angus-based Gin Bothy, already widely recognised as one of Scotland’s leading gin companies, has now partnered with Total Wine & More, America‘s largest independent retailer of…
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