Outdoors
Coco Chanel and her love of Scotland
Coco Chanel, the grande dame of French fashion, fell in love with fishing in the wilds of Sutherland is an impossibly glamorous tale. The ‘Rt Hon W Churchill’ might be one of the most eye-catching names to feature in the game book at Lochmore Lodge but, while the future Prime Minister was no doubt thrilled…
Read MoreRoyal Highland Show 2020 tickets launched
Early bird tickets for Scotland’s greatest celebration of food, farming and rural life, the Royal Highland Show, have been launched in time for the festive shopping season. Bargain hunters are expected to snap up the first release of tickets for 2020’s event at 2019 prices ahead of a planned ticket price increase in January. Organisers,…
Read MorePupils were picture perfect in art competition
Pupils from across Perth and Kinross have been working on their creations for the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust schools’ art competition over the autumn term. For thew competition, they were invited to submit a piece of art work depicting a species of British game or wildlife in its natural habitat. The judging panel consisted…
Read MoreFree entry to under-18s at Scottish racecourses
Scotland’s racecourses are to bring festive cheer to the country during the Christmas holidays this year, with a number of special festive days out – and under-18s are admitted completely free of charge. Participating racecourses include Kelso, which races on 29 December; Musselburgh, which opens its gates on 1 and 3 January; and Ayr on…
Read MoreScottish Rural Awards finalists are revealed
The Scottish Rural Awards are delighted to announce the finalists for 2020. The shortlist features rural businesses from across Scotland in 12 award categories. The winner and runner-up for each award will be unveiled at the Scottish Rural Awards ceremony and gala dinner hosted by comedian Jim Smith at the Glasgow Hilton on 2nd April…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – Don’t forget that we’re all incomers
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie can be the incredible sulk. 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 a…
Read MoreTom 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…
Read MoreCold 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…
Read MoreGet 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…
Read MoreBest 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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