Outdoors
Princess Anne opened the Scottish Game Fair
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened the 32nd Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace in Perthshire on Friday. In front of Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, The Princess unveiled a brass plaque in the main arena to commemorate her visit. The Princess was joined by Vice Admiral Sir…
Read MoreBig plans in store at birthplace of Scottish tourism
A new development at the birthplace of Scottish tourism has been given the go-ahead. The Steamship Sir Walter Scott Trust has received the green light from the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park to reinstate the historic Roderick Dhu Path and construct a stunning lookout tower and platforms above Trossachs Pier at Loch Katrine.…
Read MoreWet and wild – a tried and tested special feature
It seems that 2021 is becoming the year of watersports. The world and his wife and their dog are either leaping headfirst into wild swimming, or paddling around serenely on a SUP, or just packing up the kayak for a day exploring Scotland’s coastline. It could be that our enforced and new found love for…
Read MoreCleaning up Yon Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
The Friends of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs have successfully introduced a piloted litter bin scheme in 20 laybys beside the A82 on Loch Lomondside over the summer months. The installation and regular emptying of the bins is making a big improvement along what was, until recently, regularly a litter strewn corridor in one of…
Read MoreReview: Dare2B Aptile Hooded Softshell Jacket
Scottish Field reviews a new lightweight, water-resistant and highly breathable jacket. WHAT IS IT: Aptile Hooded Softshell Jacket Athletic Blue Ebony Grey. RRP: £70. www.dare2b.com I WANT IT BECAUSE: This is marketed in Dare2Be’s activewear range but is actually a great-value all-rounder that works on the golf course, walking, cycling or just slouching around the house. USEFUL…
Read More10 great places to walk in West Lothian
The long-awaited arrival of the Scottish summer is finally here. But how long the sun will last is debatable, for, as all Scots know, good weather is fleeting in this part of the world. So why not take advantage of the Mediterranean heat by going outdoors and exploring the stunning and traditional Scottish landscape? You’ll…
Read MoreTen dog-friendly picnic spots to visit this summer
With summer in full-swing, it’s the perfect time of year to embrace the great outdoors by going for a walk and enjoying a picnic with your four-legged friend. When it comes to finding the perfect picnic location, we’re spoiled for choice in Scotland. So, Scotty Brand has teamed up with one of Scotland’s top travel…
Read MoreStepping up fight against homelessness
The Sheltersuit Foundation is a non-profit social venture which designs and manufactures products that provide immediate shelter to people experiencing homelessness. Sheltersuit UK, a branch of the foundation, is collaborating with Vango, one of Europe’s leading camping and outdoor equipment brands, to produce its Sheltersuits and Shelterbags. Established in the Netherlands in 2014, the Sheltersuit…
Read MoreGolden Shears competition coming to Royal Highland Show
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland has announced that Lister Shearing will be official equipment and clothing sponsor of the Golden Shears Sheep Shearing World Championships. This is to take place during the 2023 Royal Highland Show from June 22–25. The announcement was made during live streaming of shearing competitions at the Royal…
Read MoreBeltie bull statue is a centrepiece at Royal Highland Showcase
A one-tonne wicker Beltie bull, hand sculpted in Dumfries and Galloway, has arrived in Edinburgh where it is a centrepiece of this week’s Royal Highland Showcase. Nearby, the famous underpass where the finest livestock are led in and out of the Ingliston showground arena, has been painted with a magnificent mural depicting farm animals, horses,…
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