Outdoors
You reap what you sow in community project
From a simple dream of growing their own veg, a handful of Shettleston residents dug in, creating allotments that now benefit the whole community. Marion Bate, the project co-ordinator, explains how it got off the ground in Glasgow. How did the Shettleston Community Growing Project get started? It was 2009 and a group of half…
Read MoreET joined the UK’s most spectacular mountain bike race
Scotland’s only Enduro World Series Qualifier event of 2019, the Fair City Enduro further cemented its reputation as the UK’s most spectacular Mountain Bike Enduro at the weekend. Last weekend (26 October), hundreds of mountain bikers descended on Perth as Muckmedden Events’ annual Fair City Enduro mountain bike race – supported by Sixth Element –…
Read MoreEuropean award to Highland estate for conservation
A traditional sporting estate in the Highlands has retained a prestigious independent accreditation. The award recognises landowners who are committed to best practice in conservation, habitat and wildlife management. The Reay Forest estate, Sutherland, in the north west Highlands, part of the Grosvenor Estate, has been reaccredited by Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) following a rigorous…
Read MoreRed deer sector confident of showing good progress
Scotland’s upland Deer Management Groups are confident their three yearly review will show good progress and recognise the significant contribution they make to the nation. Some 45 DMGs effectively cover the majority of the red deer range, almost half of Scotland’s land area, and Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has now submitted its latest review report…
Read MoreMarking 160 years of an important landmark
The 160th anniversary of the Katrine Aqueduct, one of Scotland’s most important pieces of infrastructure, was marked this week with a special re-enactment of its official inauguration by Queen Victoria. Actors donned Victorian attire and a modern-day lookalike ‘Queen Victoria’ followed in the footsteps of the monarch and repeated her words close to the very…
Read MoreGolf coast to host golf’s World Hickory Festival
With record numbers attending the World Hickory Festival this year, competitors from around the world are heading to Scotland’s Golf Coast next week. Golfers will play for the World Hickory Open Championship title in East Lothian from 20-2 4 October. It will be played on Dunbar, Kilspindie, Gullane 2 and Gullane 3. Last year, competitors…
Read MoreThe perfect boots for riding, stable work and walks
Scottish Field tries and tests the Ariat Torridon GTX Boots. What is it: Ariat Torridon GTX Boots, RRP £330. www.ariat.com I want them because: I want my feet to be comfortable but protected while at the stables or out with the dogs. These boots are sturdy enough to take me over rough terrain with their…
Read MoreBeach polo tournament arrives next week
Elie beach is set to provide a picturesque setting for the inaugural Scotland’s Cavalry Polo Tournament next weekend. On Saturday, 19 October, the free event hosted by The Ship Inn will see the polo clubs from The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards pitted against The Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry and The University of St Andrews…
Read More4396 Scottish Field Instagram fans can’t be wrong
Scottish Field’s Instagram account is growing at a fast rate. We love sharing amazing pictures of all things Scottish and some fab behind the scenes images of what the team here gets up to as we produce our magazine each month. Not only as we sharing our own images, with at least a picture a day,…
Read MorePick your own pumpkin from a six acre patch
Scotland’s premier pumpkin patch has opened today (Friday 11 October). More than 7,000 pumpkins have been grown across six acres of land at Arnprior Farm, Stirling, in a variety of sizes, perfect for Halloween, making hearty soups or for autumn decoration. The patch will be open every day until Sunday, 27 October, from 9.30am-5.30pm. The…
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