Posts by Kenny Smith
Six Nations cocktails at The Ivy on the Square
This spring, The Ivy on the Square is proud to be celebrating the Six Nations Championship with an array of limited-edition cocktails. With the first games taking place in 1883, the Six Nations has spanned over three centuries, making it one of the most-loved events in the sporting calendar. Created by the restaurant’s talented bar…
Read MoreNew head gardener wanted at Scots castle
Winton Castle in East Lothian is looking for a head gardener to build on a legacy that stretches all the way back to the 16th century. Both a family home and a hospitality venue, the castle, set in 16 acres of colourful gardens, has even had a facelift during lockdown. The previous head gardener, Toby…
Read MoreIt’s Hipp to be back as silent film festival returns
The homecoming programme for the Hippodrome Silent Film Festival has been announced, after a two-year gap. Running from Wednesday March 16 – Sunday 20, the Festival, affectionately known as HippFest, will return live and in-person to the Hippodrome Cinema in Bo’ness, Scotland’s oldest purpose-built cinema, after hosting its 11th edition online last year. The programme…
Read MoreFun, games and a storm at Scottish caravan park
Life at the Pettycur Caravan Park continues on our TV screens tonight. On Fife’s coast, three generations of the Wallace family built and now run one of Scotland’s biggest caravan parks, mucking in whatever the job. The staff who help them are like extended family – from the bars and restaurant manager to the maintenance…
Read MoreBeer brand doing its bit for the planet and charity
Beer brand Brewgooder has announced new contract deals with two of Scotland’s most renowned craft brewers. It is working with Fierce Brewing and Williams Brothers as it gets set to fulfil an order book of more than £5 million annually by 2024. Brewgooder, which uses a ‘fully-distributed’ brewing model to maximise production capacity while minimising…
Read MoreThe March Scottish Field and comic Mark Thomas in our podcast
Our new issue is out now, and we chat all about the March 2022 edition of Scottish Field in our 36th podcast. Chief sub Rosie Morton and web editor Kenny Smith cast their eyes over the best of all things Scottish – heritage, interiors, antiques, gardens, wildlife, motoring, whisky and country news, as well as…
Read MoreThis charred cabbage side is packed full of flavour
Our recipe of the day is a delicious accompaniment to any meals you’re planning. Our current batch of recipes have been created by Olia Hercules for Maldon Salt, as part of the Feel Good Food series running on the Maldon Salt socials. Today, we present a recipe for a Charred Cabbage with Almond Cream and…
Read MoreDistillery’s £150,000 boost to help Highland Tourism
Highland Tourism has confirmed a major three-year investment of £150,000 from the award-winning Tomatin Distillery. The funding will ensure progress for the organisation’s roadmap for sustainable tourism in the Highlands. The six-figure sum represents new money that Highland Tourism has been able to attract through its excellent relations with the private sector and its vision…
Read MoreYoung people wanted to head for the ocean waves
The search is on for young Scots who want to experience a life changing sailing adventure. An organisation providing funded training opportunities alongside one of the biggest challenges in the world, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, will return this spring to deliver further programmes on the West Coast of Scotland. Our Isles and…
Read MoreMacallan’s 81-year-old dram available for £92,000
The Macallan has unveiled The Reach, a limited edition 81-year-old dram of just 288 decanters, costing £92,000 each. Crafted during the Second World War in a period of increasing hardship, The Reach was laid to rest in 1940 before The Macallan was compelled to close its doors for the first time in its history. Its…
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