Outdoors
Entries open for the 2020 Scottish Rural Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the Scottish Rural Awards 2020, organised by Scottish Field Magazine and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. Small and medium-sized Scottish businesses are being asked to enter themselves or nominate a friend for a Scottish Rural Award 2020. The deadline to enter will be Monday, 4 November. Organisers from Scottish Field…
Read MoreA fantastic book of living in the countryside
Never judge a book by its cover – but on this occasion we’re going to break the rules. This gorgeous front snap tells you everything you need to know about Johnny Scott’s remarkable publication. As reflected in his contented expression, Scott’s passion for rural life is deep-rooted. Explaining that ‘the seeds of [his] fascination with…
Read MoreFalkirk’s delight as it walks away with a UK title
Falkirk has walked away with the title of Britain’s Best Walking Neighbourhood 2019. It has been revealed by the Ramblers, following a public vote to find the most walker-friendly urban neighbourhood in the UK. The Scottish town beat nine other contenders across England, Scotland and Wales to take the crown, with an impressive 20% of…
Read MoreMansfield Estate retains title at Scottish Game Fair
Defending champions Mansfield Estate have retained their title at the Algo Estates Challenge at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair in Scone. Showcasing their skills across three sporting disciplines – fishing, clays and gundog handling – teams from around Scotland battled it out for the trophy, which was sponsored by Schoffel Country Clothing. Coming in second…
Read MoreRecord-breaking numbers at Royal Highland Show
A record-breaking 195,400 visitors made their way to the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston, in Edinburgh, over the last four days to experience rural life at its most vibrant. Delivering an estimated £65 million in economic benefit to Scotland, the four-day event attracted not only the highest attendance in its 179 year history, but also…
Read MoreBark in the Park all ready for another big day
A family and dog fun day event is set to take place, with a range of activities for dog owners and families to get involved in. Being held in Hawick’s Wilton Lodge Park on Friday 5 July from 11am to 3pm, Bark in the Park will have stalls, a fun dog show, dog agility, face…
Read MorePopular snow holiday camps to run this summer
Whatever the weather this coming summer, there’s no reason to pack away the skis or snowboard. Back by popular demand are the fun-packed Snow Factor Kids Holiday Camps at Snow Factor, near Glasgow. Running throughout the summer school holidays, the camps are perfect for keeping 7 to 15-year-olds active and helping budding skiers and snowboarders…
Read MoreYour chance to make a splash in Loch Lomond
Scots looking for a new challenge are being invited to Go Swim Loch Lomond – a new open water event for Scotland Durty Events, organisers of award-winning multisport events throughout Scotland, and Triathlon Edinburgh have joined forces to launch Go Swim Loch Lomond, a packed programme of open water swimming events for all ages and…
Read MoreGreat outdoors awaits as Scottish Field tries and tests
OK, so the weather this summer has been less than ideal for camping, but we live in Scotland, and we’re used to a bit of rain (and wind, hail, sleet, snow, gales – you get the picture). Camping with the family takes preparation and meticulous planning so it’s fairly pointless waiting for the sun to…
Read MoreChildren will learn to be safer swimmers
Tens of thousands of young swimmers are to get a lesson covering self-rescue and life-saving skills in the largest coordinated water safety lesson ever seen in Scotland. Lessons under the National Learn to Swim Framework, which involve some 75,000 children across Scotland, are being specially adapted to include key water safety guidance as part of…
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