Outdoors
Jersey’s Durrell Wildlife Trust takes on Scottish estate
A conservation trust based in Jersey has unveiled a major rewilding project on a Perthshire estate – with plans to move away from its historic sporting use. Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust have announced bold ambitions for the 18,500 acre Dalnacardoch Estate, their first project north of the border. Plans for the 100-year rewilding project includes…
Read MoreDàna: Adventure series showcases Scotland’s wild side
From iconic sea stack climbs to winter mountaineering expeditions, series three of BBC ALBA’s Dàna | Scotland’s Wild Side returns this autumn. The new series follows 27-year-old rock climber, runner and adventurer Coinneach Rankin as he seeks out some of the toughest but most scenic climbs the country has to offer. Taking on Scotland’s rugged…
Read MoreTorraMor: The innovators behind a new sustainable fashion brand
Alex and Jane Brewster have been nurturing the landscape at Rotmell Farm, just outside Dunkeld, in the heart of Highland Perthshire for many years. Rotmell dates back to the 1790’s and was built as a show farm by the Duchess of Atholl. Since its inception it has been a place of innovation and modernisation. While…
Read More8 out of ten bats: Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin present Highland wildlife show
Television presenters Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin are presenting a new wildlife show live from the Highlands. The pair are hosting a week of autumn shows aired from the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre near Loch Ness. A team of young conservationists will join the presenters on the hour-long show 8 Out of 10 Bats which will…
Read MoreEdinburgh adventurer sets two world records by kayaking Northwest Passage
Edinburgh adventurer Mark Agnew has helped set two world records by kayaking the Arctic Ocean’s treacherous Northwest Passage. Mark was part of a team which became the first to kayak the entire 1,600 miles of the icy route. They were also the first people to complete the journey using only their own power, without sails…
Read MoreThousands of Pink-footed geese arrive in Montrose
Thousands of Pink-footed geese have arrived in Montrose as they migrate south for the winter. So far, more than 25,000 have been counted, with more expected to arrive in the coming weeks. Every year, the birds stop off at Montrose Basin after flying in from Greenland and Iceland. This year the birds arrived earlier than…
Read MoreTop 10 National Trust for Scotland gardens to visit
We take a look at some of the best National Trust for Scotland gardens to visit. Arduaine Garden, Oban For those who love rhododendrons, this garden is for you. Created in 1898, Arduaine Garden nurtures plants from all across the world, and does so to this day thanks to the help of both…
Read MoreRare apples dating back to the Romans are still growing in the Scottish Borders
Gardeners have uncovered a rare apple variety dating back to the Romans which is still growing in the Scottish Borders. The discovery was made by National Trust for Scotland experts as they catalogued more than 300 different apple varieties across its gardens. Gardeners are working to restore Scottish orchards and keep alive the heritage gardening…
Read MoreScotland’s Top Winter Walks For Foodies
As we approach Autumn and Winter, the memories of long summer nights fade fast, but it shouldn’t mean we spiral into hibernation. We take a look at some gentle winter walks within a stone’s throw of some of Scotland’s best foodie destinations. The Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant, Port Appin, Argyll Port Appin circuit…
Read MoreDalkeith named Heritage Tree Hotspot as Experts Record 500 ‘Living Legends’
Dalkeith Country Park has been revealed as a heritage tree hotspot after experts recorded 500 ancient, veteran and notable oaks over the last year. Many of the trees may be descended from a single giant called “The Michael” and are thought to have been planted centuries ago to funnel deer towards aristocratic hunters. Details of…
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