Outdoors
Making the great outdoors more accessible to all
Those of us who enjoy the great outdoors appreciate the fact that one you’re on the hills and pathways of Scotland, the world is your oyster. Once you start trekking, that’s it – no need to bring out your bank cards or notes, unless you need to stop for a cup of tea – it…
Read MoreScotland’s second veterinary nursing course to begin
Scotland is known for its love of animals, and Scotland’s Rural College has just become one of only two higher education institutions in Scotland to offer a degree in Veterinary Nursing. Welcoming its first intake next month, the course will allow students to graduate as a Registered Veterinary Nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary…
Read MoreCountry house fishing party is exclusive opportunity
A grand one-off three-night fishing party will mark the close of the sporting season at Kinloch Lodge this October. It’s an appropriate send off, given its history as the Macdonald family hunting lodge. Located close to the Skye bridge, at the southern end of this dramatic island, down a long, private drive and at the…
Read MoreLong-term vision required for Scottish agriculture
Scottish Land & Estates believes the country must seize the opportunity to carry out a comprehensive review of how the nation’s agricultural sector is to move forward in the long-term. The organisation made the comments as part of its response to the Scottish Government’s Stability and Simplicity consultation – examining the post-Brexit transition phase for…
Read MoreNature farm picks up environmental award
The winner of the Cairngorms Nature Farm Award has been revealed at the Grantown Show. This special award rewards farmers or crofters who have made a substantial contribution to the natural environment around them. This year the winner is Lynbreck Croft, near Grantown-on-Spey. The owners received a plaque as recognition for their good work as…
Read MoreGlaswegians cycle around the equator – 28 times
Forget the latest UK winner of the Tour de France – Glasgow has its own biking champion. As the United Kingdom celebrated Geraint Thomas’ triumphant Tour de France win last week, nextbike, the world’s most extensive bike-share operator, marked its half a millionth journey in Glasgow. An incredible 1,125,000km have been clocked up on the…
Read MoreTop gundogs showed off their fantastic skills
It was a weekend of fast paced scurry action as the gundogs packed out the recent Scottish Game Fair. With glorious sunshine and no clouds in sight, skilled handlers and their talented pooches were ready for three days of high performance. As the Scottish Game Fair opened its gates, eager handlers and their dogs lined…
Read MoreNew director of golf appointed at five-star resort
A five-star Scottish resort has appointed a new director of golf. Fairmont St Andrews, the luxury five-star hotel, has appointed Dan Naudo to the post. Joining from London Golf Club in Kent, Dan will be responsible for strengthening the international presence of the golf offering at the five-star resort, ensuring guests are provided with a…
Read MoreNew plan to boost glamping in Loch Lomond national park
A major drive is underway in Scotland’s first National Park to capitalise on the growth in the popularity of glamping. The prolonged spell of good summer weather has contributed to a bumper tourist season in and around the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, but it has highlighted a shortage of certain types of…
Read MoreCharity day boost for gamekeepers’ charity
Over £5000 has been raised for the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust after a charity event. Competitors and spectators turned out in force at the inaugural Lammermuirs Clay Shoot recently at the Tollishill Estate in the Scottish Borders. Shooting enthusiasts joined forces to raise funds for the trust as gamekeepers from the Lammermuirs Moorland Group put them…
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