Outdoors
Top 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…
Read MoreDiscover the Scots golf courses in the top 100
The World’s Top 100 Golf Courses have been revealed by golfscape – and Scotland features strongly at the top of the life. golfscape, an online golf reservation service which provides services to find, plan, and book golf in 50 countries, has been working with the expertise of industry leaders to put together our first World’s…
Read MoreCharity donation boosts My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
A Scottish invitation 7s and 10s rugby team kept it in the sporting family for a charity donation at the weekend. Projecx Waterboys held the Waterboys Big Breakfast Social at The Fountain ahead of the Scotland versus Italy match at Murrayfield Stadium. During the breakfast, Doddie Weir was presented with a cheque for £15,000 for…
Read MoreA handy guide to buying your first caravan
Owning a caravan or motorhome offers the ultimate in freedom and spontaneity. It’s great value for money and allows you to travel around the UK and further when you want and in your own comfort and style. Whether you’re looking for a family home from home to start holiday traditions or hoping to discover the…
Read MoreMore than half of Scots fib to look after sick dogs
Over half of Scots admit they would take the day off of work to look after their sick dog, according to new research from Rover.com. The dog walking and sitting service found that 55% would avoid going to their job, while just 26% of owners would still go to work if their dog was unwell,…
Read MoreGoing off road is a different way to spend school break
Off road driving is great fun – and now children are being offered the chance to try it out. Gleneagles has launched a new ‘Junior Off Road’ driving school to help younger guests and their families make the most of the glorious 850-acre Perthshire estate this February half term holiday (9-24 February). Children aged four…
Read MoreBest feet forward to nominate for walking award
The Ramblers is calling on people in Scotland to nominate their area for Britain’s Best Walking Neighbourhood Award. The walking charity is searching for the places that put pedestrians first and lead the way in enabling residents to walk every day for transport or leisure. Now in its second year, Britain’s Best Walking Neighbourhood Award…
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