Outdoors
Mountain photos with a view to a hill
Sven Soell’s photographs capture the mood, moment and sheer joy of being out and about on Scotland’s mountains. Photography had simply been a bit of a hobby for German-born Sven Soell before he rehomed Bert, his border collie, in 2013. ‘I had a camera and I like hill walking, and it started to become a…
Read MoreWorld Snow Day ready to slide into Scotland
Snow Factor Glasgow looks set to be packed with excited young snow sport enthusiasts as Scotland’s only indoor real snow facility joins the global celebrations of World Snow Day this Sunday (19 January). In its ninth year and organised by the Federation Internationale de Ski (FIS), World Snow Day aims to encourage more people, especially…
Read MoreAn almighty roar for team BROAR
After over a month at sea, three Scottish brothers have set three World Records in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge – dubbed the toughest row in the world. Not only are they the fastest trio to ever have rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, beating the previous record by a whopping six days, they are also…
Read MoreFarming in the era of sea eagles
Farmers and crofters affected by sea eagles are invited to the premiere of a short film highlighting the work being done to mitigate the problem. The film, Crofting and Farming in the New Era of Sea Eagles, features crofters and farmers who have been working with Scottish Natural Heritage and the RSPB to overcome the…
Read MoreFrom ballet dancing to One Man and his Dog
From ballet dancing to being a rock star, champion sheepdog trialist Mosse Magnusson has had a dizzyingly eclectic career. Not many shepherds can say they once sang in a 1970s pop musical or danced as the leading man in a ballet company. But then not many shepherds are like Carl-Magnus Magnusson. Not only is Mosse…
Read MoreThe stunning winter photography of Hamish Frost
Imagine the experiencing the excitement of some of the most exciting and dramatic scenery in the world – and running on adrenaline at the same time. That’s exactly what Hamish Frost experiences on a regular basis. Hamish is a professional adventure sports photographer, based in Scotland. After being inspired to take up mountain sports photography,…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – New Year, New You… Really?
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie thinks New Year’s resolutions are a waste of time. 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…
Read MoreRed Bull Neptune Steps offers a New Year challenge
Looking for a new challenge in the new year? Glasgow’s Maryhill Locks will once again be host to the UK’s toughest open water swimming challenge, Red Bull Neptune Steps. With the first round of entries selling out in less than a day, a second wave of tickets has been released by Red Bull. From 21…
Read More2020 Peebles Outdoor Film Festival revealed
Female adventurers will take centre stage at the 2020 Peebles Outdoor Film Festival. Hand cycling Paralympic gold medallist Karen Darke, natural history presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff, and World Record breaking cyclist Jenny Graham are among the headline names coming to the Eastgate Theatre, Peebles over the weekend of 24-26 January. Building on record audiences in 2019,…
Read MoreBrothers issue fitness challenge from the sea
Three Scottish brothers currently attempting to become the fastest trio to row the Atlantic Ocean have issued a challenge from the sea to January gym-goers. While Jamie (26), Ewan (27) and Lachlan MacLean (21), who make up the team BROAR, race towards the end of their epic 3,000 miles row from La Gomera in the…
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