Outdoors
Jayne needs help to reach triathlon finals
A few years ago, Jayne Emery from Bridge of Earn, didn’t go swimming because she didn’t have the ability. Tonight, The Kirkstyle Inn is hosting a fundraiser for Jayne, who is going to be representing Team GB in the 2020 Euro and World Championships as a triathlete. The Kirkstyle Inn is Perthshire is holding the…
Read MoreWalk the walk – the stunning Caledonian Challenge
Don’t just talk about it – take part in the Caledonian Challenge and embark on an unforgettable journey through some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery. Striking scenery, rugged terrain and hardy participants combine in one of Scotland’s longest-running endurance events. Hailed as ‘a journey you’ll never forget’, the Caledonian Challenge sees walkers lace up their…
Read MoreSpring courses for gamekeepers and land managers
The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust in Scotland has announced a broad-reaching programme of spring courses for gamekeepers and land managers. The courses cover snaring, heather burning, mustelid control, grouse health and disease, corvid control and lamping, and run at various venues through February, March and April. Successful candidates on these courses will receive a…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – We all just want to complain
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie on the moans and groans of every day life . 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…
Read MoreRobson Green to cast off 2020 River Dee fishing season
Anglers from across the globe will be casting their hopes on winning a coveted trophy recognising the best catch on the River Dee. The new trophy is commissioned by David Littlewood, owner of Tor Na Coille Hotel at Banchory on Royal Deeside, and is a stunning salmon sculpture made from old pennies and other coins.…
Read MoreHighlands and island maritime heritage to be showcased
A celebration of the coasts and waters of the Highlands and islands will take place this year. Museum nan Eilean and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have received funding from Bòrd na Gàidhlig and Museums Galleries Scotland to employ a maritime heritage project officer as part of this year’s Coasts and Waters 2020 initiative. Shona Maclellan…
Read MoreTried and tested – these boots were made for walking
Tried and tested: The Scarpa Mens Peak GTX walking boots. I love nothing more than getting out into the countryside, walking for miles and getting lost in amongst beautiful land and seascapes. A previous pair of Scarpa boots – which took me all over Scotland until I was literally walking out of them – saw…
Read MoreQuality gallops ahead at Scottish racecourses
Musselburgh Racecourse has again been awarded five stars from VisitScotland for its raceday experience, the most prestigious accolade given by the tourist board, as part of the Racecourse Association’s (RCA) Quality Assured Racecourse Scheme. The East Lothian course was visited by a trained assessor from VisitScotland whose job is to objectively assesses the raceday experience.…
Read MoreGrouse industry fears for the future of rural Scotland
Major changes proposed for the operation of Scotland’s grouse moors have not been economically assessed and could deliver a hugely damaging blow to rural Scotland, say the grouse industry. Following evidence by members of the grouse moor review group to the Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee, a joint statement was issued…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – The lost treasures of the woodshed
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie found some old friends during a look in the woodshed. 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…
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