Outdoors
The Turriff Show is now just a fortnight away
The biggest two-day agricultural show in Scotland, the Turriff Show, is running in just a couple of weeks. The event, which runs on 4-5 August, attracts around 23,000 people, including those involved in farming as well as many people not involved in farming who enjoy the show for its wide array of activities and 300+…
Read MoreStranraer hosted the SkiffieWorlds 2019 event
Coastal rowing takes ‘row row row your boat’ to a whole new level as it demands an extreme degree of bravery and determination to face adverse weather conditions. Last weekend SkiffieWorlds 2019 took place in Stranraer and put 55 different coastal rowing clubs to the test of rowing their boat gently down the stream, or…
Read MoreDiscussions on scale and concentration of land ownership
Scottish Land Commission CEO, Hamish Trench, looks at the discussions and engagement following publication of the Commission’s report on scale and concentration of land ownership. In March this year the Land Commission published a major report on scale and concentration of land ownership in rural Scotland. Addressing one of the core drivers for land reform,…
Read MoreEntries 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…
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