Outdoors
Getting more from Scotland’s woodlands
Forestry professionals are set to share their expertise on how to boost the productivity of existing woodland. Organised through the Scottish Government’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS), a free event will take place near Stirling later this month which will cover the best way to manage woods, from thinning to restocking, and provide details of Felling…
Read MoreÉgalité, Fraternité, Liberté – for Scotland’s trees
When she’s not helping to clear 100 hectares of Wester Ross from the invasive species rhododendron ponticum, Isabelle Kerjose is a community councillor in Applecross and a teacher of yoga. How did you learn to be a chainsaw cutter? I am originally from France and came to live in Applecross with my partner. I was…
Read MoreThe final part of our wildlife spotting guide
We highlight where to find Scotland’s beautiful wildlife in the final part of our feature. We’ve brought you 50 great places to see the nation’s top creatures, from the fast and the furry, to the beautiful and sleek. Click HERE to see part four, HERE to look at part three, HERE to read part two,…
Read MoreCelebrating Scotland’s business diversity
From spirits to squirrels, and houses to hotels, the Helping It Happen Awards has shone a light on some of Scotland’s most innovative, diverse and quirky businesses. The Helping It Happen Awards enjoyed a third annual gala at the Sheraton Hotel, Edinburgh. Hosted by member organisation Scottish Land & Estates which runs the Helping It…
Read MoreA sky full of stars with the air ambulance
As Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance gears up for the launch of its new Aberdeen base and aircraft next year, Scottish Field talks with the team in Perth to learn of their experiences saving lives across the country. Just 25 minutes. That’s the time it takes Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) to reach 90% of the…
Read MorePartners help children grow nature knowledge
Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland and supermarket giant Lidl have teamed up to help children build their nature knowledge. As part of the retailer’s commitment to encouraging Scottish families to lead healthy and active lifestyles, it has partnered with the conservation Trust, the charity that protects Scotland’s national and natural treasures to produce…
Read MoreFive fantastic places to take your canine companion
Are you looking for the perfect autumnal spot in which to take your dogs to stretch their legs (and yours)? We recommend these five great walks in Aberdeenshire. Stonehaven Beach Measuring slightly more than a kilometre, Stonehaven Beach is home to a seemingly endless stretch of pebbly sand for your dog to tear across. For…
Read MoreHear from three Scots explorers who braved the cold
Three of Scotland’s top explorers will share the same stage for the first time later this month in Glasgow. Intrepid trio Craig Mathieson, Richard Smith and Mollie Hughes will share personal insights into the physical and mental challenges of expeditions to the likes of Eastern Greenland and Antarctica, Mount Everest and high Arctic Canada. The…
Read MoreScotland and England – the best of enemies
Scotland’s World Cup team are just over a week away from their opening fixture in the 2019 World Cup. With Ireland, Samoa, Russia and Japan lined up between 22 September and 13 October, the Scots will be determined to progress from their group. While those fixtures all pose their challenges, there is no other rugby…
Read MoreExperience Commando Country in person
The chance to experience Commando Country and study the history and evolution of the Commando in Scotland is now on offer. Commando Country is an exclusive event that visits the key Commando Training Areas of WWII between the 7 and 10 of November 2019. It will be accommodated at Arisaig House, a four star country…
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