Outdoors
10 more of the best places for wildlife watching
Scottish Field’s guide to 50 great hotspots at which to watch nature in Scotland continues. This weekend we present another 10 locations that are worth a visit. See our first 10 HERE. 11. Baron’s Haugh, Motherwell – Water Rail An elusive bird that skulks around in reed beds, water rails can be difficult to see.…
Read MoreThe best park in Scotland is revealed
Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline has been voted by the public as the Best Park in Scotland in Fields in Trust’s UK’s Best Park 2019. Known locally as ‘The Glen’ the nomination celebrated the diversity of Pittencrieff Park: ‘from kid’s areas to glasshouses, peacock sanctuary and historical features… rocky waterfalls, imaginative paths, well-stocked, neatly trimmed flower…
Read MoreScotland’s Solheim Cup golf captain Catriona Matthew
Scotland’s most successful female golfer Catriona Matthew is gearing up for a new challenge, as she captains Team Europe at this year’s Solheim Cup. The competition takes place at Gleneagles, from 13-15 September, posing a new challenge for Catriona, who was born and bred in her beloved North Berwick and loves coming home to East…
Read MoreTributes paid to the 10th Duke of Roxburghe
The 10th Duke of Roxburghe has died, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Guy Innes Ker died peacefully at his family’s ancestral home, Floors Castle, near Kelso, in the Scottish Borders. He is survived by Virginia, the Duchess of Roxburghe, five children and five grandchildren. The Duke’s eldest son, Charles, the Marquis of Bowmont, will…
Read More2020 Scottish Rural Awards open for nominations
Nominations for the 2020 Scottish Rural Awards are now open, with businesses across Scotland’s countryside encouraged to get involved. The ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, the Scottish Rural Awards are now in their sixth year and are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. The categories are open for nominations, including…
Read MoreThanks to our 4000 Scottish Field Instagram fans
Scottish Field’s Instagram account has just reached 4000 followers. 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, we’re…
Read MoreNew head of policy joins Scottish Land & Estates
Scottish Land & Estates, the rural business organisation, has appointed a new head of policy. Stephen Young joins SLE from the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society (SAOS), where he was project manager. In his new role, Stephen will be responsible for managing SLE’s policy team at its Musselburgh HQ, as well as leading development of SLE’s…
Read MoreEnjoy a wee walk in the UK’s biggest national park
Wee Walks Week is back again next month, encouraging us to get out and about in Scotland. Walking is the best form of exercise – and completely free – and walkers are being encouraged to get active in the UK’s biggest National Park. From the 9–15 September the Cairngorms National Park is celebrating and promoting…
Read MoreFinalists announced for 2019 Helping it Happen Awards
Land-based member organisation Scottish Land & Estates has announced the finalists for its 2019 Helping It Happen Awards campaign. Now in its third year, the campaign and its annual awards are becoming increasingly renowned as champions of rural business and entrepreneurship in Scotland. High numbers of entries into all nine categories demonstrate strong support and…
Read MoreBe picture perfect with Scottish Field’s Instagram
If you love pictures of Scotland, then you’ll love the Scottish Field Instagram page. 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…
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