Tom Weir memorial statue targeted by thieves

Thieves targeted a statue to honour Scotland’s beloved man of the mountains Tom Weir – and stole charitable donations. In the run up to the fifth anniversary of the unveiling a statue in honour of Tom Weir, the site, located at Balmaha on Loch Lomondside, was targeted by thieves at the weekend. They broke into…

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Cold snap captured in stunning photographs

Photographing Scotland in the winter offers up many challenges, but it’s Nadir Khan’s favourite time to head for home and the hills. Years spent away from the rugged beauty of Scotland have done little to diminish Nadir’s passion for his home country. It’s a passion that is expressed through his other love, photography. Khan trained…

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Get your tickets for the 2020 Scottish Rural Awards

Early bird tickets are now available to the Scottish Rural Awards 2020. The sixth Scottish Rural Awards & Gala Dinner will take place on Thursday 2 April 2020, and tickets are now on sale. Tickets are priced from £94.50 to £105 each, and can be bought HERE. We will announce the winners and runners-up of…

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Best race day honour goes to Musselburgh course

Racing horse owners and trainers visiting Musselburgh Racecourse will receive the best race day experience in the UK, according to industry awards judges. The East Lothian track beat off stiff competition in the Showcase & Awards, hosted by the Racecourse Association (RCA), to be win the Best Owners and Trainers Experience Award. Maggie Carver, Racecourse…

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Nevis Range is making it snow all season long

The Nevis Range Mountain Experience have invested at least £1 million in the infrastructure for their ski and snowboard offering to snowsport enthusiasts ahead of the 2019/20 winter season. The investment at Scotland’s highest snowsports destination and year-round mountain resort, which includes a bespoke snow making plant, an expanded beginners’ ski area serviced by a…

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Ten top winter walks for foodies in Scotland

The arrival of winter doesn’t mean you need to wave goodbye to the great outdoors. Quiet, crisp and clear winter days are perfect for exploring some of Scotland’s most spectacular coast and countryside scenery – especially with the promise of a wholesome, heart-warming meal and a cosy room after a day exploring. While Munro-bagging at…

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Brash McKelvie – The bucket list of annoyance

Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie shares their bucket list of irritations. 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…

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Brash McKelvie – the battle of the shed

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…

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Miracles happen in the fight against dog meat

Dog lover Amanda Leask is on a mission to rescue street dogs from brutality in Romania and those destined for the dinner plate in China. How did you become involved with dogs? It first started about 20 years ago when I took on a rescue dog while doing voluntary work. But I had always loved…

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New £350,000 animal care and gamekeeping facilities

Scotland’s Rural College officially opened the doors to new £350,000 Animal Care and Gamekeeping facilities at its Elmwood campus today. The facilities have brought new life to the campus by refurbishing underused space and providing more room for students to learn practical skills and develop their careers. The facilities were officially opened by local MSP,…

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