Outdoors
New solution launched to counter flooding danger
When glorious sunshine is covering Scotland on days like today, it’s easy to forget about the danger of flooding. Edinburgh-based inventor, Gary Martin, has pioneered a new high-tech solution to help people in flood risk areas developed through Scottish Government’s CivTech programme. Supported by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Scottish Flood Forum has…
Read MoreA huge attendance at another great Highland Show
Nearly 200,000 visitors came to the 178th Royal Highland Show at Ingliston. The four day event ran from 21-24 June, demonstrating the growing appeal, of Scotland’s iconic celebration of farming, food and rural life. Organised by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), Scotland’s largest event is not only ticking the boxes in…
Read MoreNine hotels in Scotland for country pursuits
There is a time for relaxation and a time for exertion. And while on holiday in Scotland, there is no finer location for taking part in the many country pursuits that take you out and give you the chance to explore the vibrant and majestic beauty of Scotland’s varied coast and countryside. Here are nine…
Read MoreA tasty sweet and sour beef dish, from Tony Singh MBE
World-renowned chef and restaurateur Tony Singh MBE is creating a seasonal summer menu at The Royal Highland Show. Tony is teaming up with supermarket Lidl to create a delicious three course meal using a wide range of hand selected Scottish products. For the four days of the Royal Highland Show, Tony will be on the…
Read MoreNew series of women in agriculture events announced
A series of programmes to advise and inspire women working within the Scottish agricultural sector are taking palce this summer. The topics being delivered at each meeting are a direct result of the requests from the initial meetings, first held in March. The Farm Advisory Service (FAS) programme, delivered by specialists from SAC Consulting, part…
Read MoreRemembering those who gave their lives to fishing
A tribute to Scots who have lived, worked and died in the fishing industry is to be unveiled next week. The eagerly anticipated Aberdeen Fishing Memorial, which commemorates the major contribution fishing has made to the city’s life and heritage, will be unveiled on Wednesday, 27 June. The bronze figures – one of a man…
Read MoreThe 178th Royal Highland Show begins tomorrow
There’s less than 24 hours to go until the 178th Royal Highland Show gets underway. As always, the event will take place at the Showground in Ingliston, when visitors will descend on the outskirts of Edinburgh from not just all over Scotland, but from the rest of the UK. Around 200,000 visitors – and around…
Read More600 ice cream tasters must be found this week
One of Scotland’s top food brands is looking for around 600 volunteers from the public to take part in blind taste tests this week. In a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how products get to the mass market, Mackie’s is teaming up with Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and its high-tech mobile sensory…
Read MoreBe a winner at Highland Show with Scottish Field
Are you heading to the Royal Highland Show this week? If so, make sure you pop by Scottish Field’s stall. ArdMoor are offering a pair of his and hers boots to be won by Scottish Field readers at the Royal Highland Show in Ingliston and the Scottish Game Fair in Scone, in our fantastic prize…
Read MoreKeeping Scots crops at the heart of whisky and gin
Ensuring that Scottish cereals remain the supply of choice for the whisky and gin markets will be discussed at an event. It will will be among the topics at a trials event at Cauldshiel Farm in East Lothian later this month. This event is open to farmers and industry representatives and is organised under the…
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