Outdoors
Your 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…
Read MoreScottish Field’s Instagram page is picture perfect
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…
Read MoreRoyal approval completes historic park reopening
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened Edinburgh’s historic Saughton Park. Following a £8m seven-year renovation project to fully refurbish and reinstate many of the Park’s original Edwardian features – transforming the gardens into an inclusive space for the whole local community – the project was officially declared complete. As Patron of the…
Read MoreWhen Scots came to the fore in the golfing world
Scotland is the home of golf, so it’s hardly surprising that the country’s men and women have put in some great performances on the fairways over the years. With the Solheim Cup coming to Gleneagles later this year, golf will be on everyone’s lips this summer. 1. Colin Montgomerie, Ryder Cup, 2010 The 2010 Ryder…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – farewell to the roast dinners
Scottish Field’s new online columnist Brash McKelvie updates you on their week. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved – a paragon of virtue and…
Read MoreNew survey looks at the issue of sheep worrying
Farmers and dog owners are being asked for their opinions on the growing problem of sheep worrying. Last year, police were called to more than 1,100 dog attacks on sheep in the UK. It is not fully understood how sheep and dog owners view this issue and how their opinions may differ, both in terms…
Read MoreGleneagles hosting charity shoot event next week
The Prince’s Trust Scotland clay pigeon shoot will be returning to the famous surroundings of the Gleneagles Hotel and Shooting Lodge at the end of next week. Taking place on Friday 14 June, this will be the celebrated event’s seventh year. A spokesman said: ‘We have a tantalising shooting and culinary extravaganza planned this year…
Read MoreNew business is setting sail on the Clyde
A new marine training centre and sightseeing tour company has set up along the River Clyde – the first of its kind in Glasgow to be run by qualified Merchant and Royal Navy marine professionals. Glasgow City Boats, founded by John Mackenzie and Jill McCairns, offers a wide and comprehensive array of training courses, all…
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