Posts by Grant Dickie
Rough justice
Shooting organisations have lauded as “extremely positive news” the news that Defra have objected to Wild Justice’s judicial review seeking to restrict gamebird releases, describing the move as ‘vexatious’ and ‘pointless’. Defra have asked the court to refuse Wild Justice permission to bring the claim and asked to be awarded costs. Wild Justice – an…
Read MoreA close call
The Scottish Gamekeepers Association has paid tribute to quick acting gamekeepers for helping bring a croft fire under control close to last year’s devastating wildfire in Sutherland. Gamekeepers from Bighouse, Skelpic, Achentoul and Shurrery estates acted swiftly, mobilising leaf blowing equipment and fire beaters shortly after spotting smoke rising from whin bushes on a croft.…
Read MoreHidden Scotland
Travel brand Hidden Scotland has been recognised for its ‘Best Overall Instagram Presence’ in this year’s Shorty Awards, the social media Oscars. Founded in 2016, Aberdeen-based Hidden Scotland provides daily updates of stunning images and detailed information designed to make the process of travelling around Scotland more user-friendly. During the lockdown, the site has continued…
Read MoreCountry dreaming…
Anyone dreaming of a huge life change after coronavuris could do worse than look at Meikle Richorn Farm and Holiday Cottages, which is new to the market and offered with a guide price of £3.5 million. This diverse 238-acre farm portfolio with ten holiday cottages is three miles from Dalbeattie and two miles above the…
Read MoreThe Big Farmland Bird Count
Sixty Scottish farmers took part in this year’s Big Farmland Bird Count, which saw more than 1,500 farmers across Britain overcame challenging February conditions to make the annual count of birds the biggest since it was launched by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust in 2014. More than 120 bird species were recorded across 1.4…
Read MoreThe ‘Behind Closed Doors Sale’
Edinburgh auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull held a remarkably successful internet sale of 19th and 20th century works of art on 1 April, their first using the ‘live online’ format. The sale, entitled Decorative Arts: Design from 1860, attracted close to 1,400 registered bidders across three online bidding platforms achieving a sale total of £570,000 (all…
Read MoreVeal Cheek Ravioli Treat
Travel to Switzerland with your taste buds and try out Carlton Hotel St. Moritz’s Veal Cheek, Burrata and Shrimp Ravioli. Impress your lockdown loved ones by replicating this recipe and creating your own memories at home. Click HERE for more recipes from Scottish Field
Read MoreA famous Risotto alla Milanese
Everyone’s family recipes sit close to the heart and over time, these signature dishes are lovingly passed down through the generations. Baglioni Hotel London have shared their recipe for their famous Risotto alla Milanese at Brunello Bar & Restaurant for us to recreate in our own time. Click HERE for more recipes from Scottish Field
Read MoreWhisky Unscripted
Ian Macleod Distillers are doing their best to lighten the mood during the lockdown with their new “Whisky Unscripted” podcast, which launches at 12pm UK time on Wednesday 8 April. Hosted by global brand ambassador Gordon Dundas and experiential ambassador Gordon Dallas, the idea is to offer a fun, informative guide to the whisky industry.…
Read MoreA biscuit and a Blether
With the Corona virus lockdown causing a spike in loneliness, particularly amongst the retired population, Edinburgh charity project Vintage Vibes has launched a phone-based service to help vulnerable over-60s cope with self-isolation. Seniors who normally meet at least weekly with a dedicated volunteer will instead receive phone calls, with Vintage Vibes also extending the service…
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