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Brash McKelvie – farewell to the roast dinners
Scottish Field’s new online columnist Brash McKelvie updates you on their week. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved – a paragon of virtue and…
Read MoreThe single shooters looking for love
Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags calling all single Prince Charming’s Scotland’s premier all female shooting club, Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags is hoping to add a bit of romance to their event in June. It’s a first for the club as Mhairi Morriss owner of Jomm Events and founder of Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags…
Read MoreA new survey to collect doggy data
Have you ever wondered why some dogs react to fireworks and some don’t? Or why some dogs respond more strongly to being separated from their owners than others? These and many other questions are being explored in a ground-breaking study by Dogs Trust. The UK’s largest dog welfare charity is calling on all new puppy…
Read MoreThe websites we don’t want people to know we visit
The nation’s most embarrassing online habits have been revealed. The survey of 1,123 UK adults carried out by gadgets and technology e-tailer, LaptopsDirect.co.uk, found that 62% of Brits would be embarrassed if people knew about the last website or app they visited. The research revealed that the websites Brits are most embarrassed about visiting, with…
Read MoreWitterings from the Woodshed – meet Brash
Meet Scottish Field’s new online columnist – Brash McKelvie. You turned up. Thank you. Let me briefly introduce you to the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of my life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The…
Read MoreTwo Birds will blend networking and working out
An innovative new fitness studio has launched a class to change the way Glaswegians do business. Two Birds Boutique Fitness offers health and career-focussed individuals a fun and efficient training session where professionals can burn calories and make connections. The studio, based on Washington Street in the city’s business district, will officially open its doors…
Read MoreHelp halt the harm from doorstep criminals
Independent charity Crimestoppers is today launching a campaign to raise awareness of Doorstep Crime and encourage people to pass on any relevant information 100% anonymously. From bogus callers to rogue traders, doorstep criminals are cunning, creative, and often very convincing at targeting people There are two main types: Bogus callers try to get into your…
Read MoreKeep your Easter eggs away from your cats and dogs
Pet owners are being urged to look after their cats and dogs this month – and beware of feeding them Easter eggs. April, which is National Pet Month, represents one of the busiest months of the year for Vets Now who will deal with tens of thousands of pet emergencies at its pet emergency clinics…
Read MoreA helping hand with human side of engineering
David Gow’s invention of a bionic hand has dramatically improved the lives of thousands of patients. The Livingston man tells Scottish Field about the human side of engineering. What inspired you to work with artificial hands? I remember watching an episode of the television series Tomorrow’s World in which children in Sweden had been fitted…
Read MoreDon’t walk your dog – let a drone do it for you
In the 21st century, new technology is making our lives so much easier. We can use our phones to switch on heating and lights at home, or even set our Sky boxes to record programmes we want to see. We can be on holiday in America, and still see who has run our doorbells at…
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