Outdoors
Scotland to host the world’s most unusual ski race
The world’s most unusual ski race is coming to Scotland for the first time. Red Bull Homerun is to come to the Glencoe Mountain Resort on 13 March, with 300 skiers and snowboarders. The first male and female skier and snowboarder to the bottom will be crowned Red Bull Homerun champions. Red Bull Homerun has…
Read MoreOld cobblers: bad things happen to good brogues
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing discusses the enduring relationship between a man and his brogues. The day arrives in every man’s life when he has to step up – and out of his old trainers – when he realises that the joys of a wild misspent youth can’t go on forever. As J.M.…
Read MoreSearch and rescue dogs to benefit from Rural Awards
The Scottish Rural Awards are delighted to announce their 2019 charity partner – Search & Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SARDA Scotland). SARDA Scotland is a national charity who train dogs and their handlers to search for missing persons, they’re an entirely volunteer-based organisation and cover all of Scotland, 24 hours a day, 365 days of…
Read MoreFive great places to take your dog for a walk
Wrap up warm and embrace those chilly winter days by taking your pooch to one of our readers’ favourite dog walking spots. We’ve asked our readers to name some of their top spots to stretch your pooch’s legs, and here’s five great Aberdeenshire walks. CLACHNABEN Jim Pirie told us about one of his favourite places…
Read MoreEnjoy the great outdoors at 25th walking festival
The annual Scottish Borders Walking Festival is the longest established event of its kind in Scotland – and it’s getting ready to mark its silver anniversary. Running from 7-14 September, the Festival will be welcoming walkers from across the UK and around the world to Selkirk and the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys, a beautiful part…
Read MoreFort William Mountain Festival tickets in high demand
There has been huge demand for ultrarunner Jasmin Paris at Fort William Mountain Festival. Due to popular demand, organisers of The Fort William Mountain Festival 2019 have announced that the venue for the Running Night, featuring record breaking ultrarunners Jasmin Paris and Nicky Spinks, has been moved to the festival’s 400-seat Main Theatre at The…
Read MoreTop 10 tips for exam success
Specialists at Gordonstoun, which educated three generations of the royal family, are urging young people to combine exam revision with regular periods of dancing, hiking and even breathing to achieve success. The advice has been issues as millions of pupils receive the results of their mock GCSE exams. Each year, the independent boarding school runs…
Read MoreFund to protect Scotland’s nature is launched
A new fund of up to £2m to protect and enhance Scotland’s nature has been launched. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has issued a call for ambitious ideas to improve habitats, safeguard species and encourage increased access to nature. Up to £2m will be made available through the two-year Biodiversity Challenge Fund, which was announced by…
Read MoreIt’s all systems snow for sports in the Nevis Range
The 2019 winter season is now fully underway and Scotland’s highest snowsports destination, the Nevis Range, is open for business. Last week, after a long-awaited start, Nevis Range Mountain Experience, near the Highland town of Fort William at the heart of the Outdoor Capital of the UK, opened its doors to ski and snowboard enthusiasts…
Read MoreThe latest weekend bag from Gandys – tried and tested
We try and test the new Gandys Large Dusty Terrain Waxed Weekend Bag. WHAT IS IT? Large sand waxed weekend bag. RRP £119.99. www.gandyslondon.com I WANT IT BECAUSE: It is very functional and spacious but is also the epitome of shabby chic. It has a water-resistant sandy-coloured 100% cotton exterior and 100% polyester interior that’s completely waterproof, plus…
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