Outdoors
Children enjoyed a taste of Scotland at their big picnic
More than 100 young people gathered at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo to launch the 2018 One Planet Picnic celebrations. This is an initiative which is set to get people from all over Scotland discovering the great tastes of seasonal food and local harvests, and is run by environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful. Young members of the…
Read MoreSPONSORED CONTENT: Reward your dog with the best premium diet from Chudleys
Working and sporting dogs deserve the best – and Chudleys brand new product, Duck with Rice and Vegetables, in the all new Sporting range, is the perfect reward. The product, the first in new-look Chudleys packaging, is an all-round premium diet designed to meet the requirements of both working and sporting dogs. With over 40 years of…
Read MoreTickets available to see Ryder Cup star play in Scotland
Tickets to see a top American golf star in action in Scotland are now available. The Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open, a Rolex Series event, will once again play a key role in American star Matt Kuchar’s schedule, with confirmation that he will tee it up at Gullane Golf Club on July 12-15. The four-time…
Read MoreWin a pair of tickets for Musselburgh Racecourse’s richest race
Whether you like a flutter or just a great day out, one of Musselburgh Racecourse’s richest and acclaimed race now gets is very own headline raceday. The five star visitor attraction has added another high profile raceday to its famed fixtures list – highly anticipated £100,000 Edinburgh Gin Scottish Sprint Cup. Taking place on Saturday…
Read MoreThree new designs in shooting coat collection
Countrywear specialist Schöffel Country has unveiled three new additions to its shooting coat collection. Inspired by the technology behind Schöffel skiwear, Schöffel Country unveiled the first incarnation of their Ptarmigan shooting coat 25 years ago, a classic which has also stood the test of time. To mark the coat’s silver anniversary, the brand is now…
Read MoreKiller whale spotters descend on the north coast
Whale spotters have descended on the north of Scotland for the Sea Watch Foundation’s annual Orca Watch event. At the end of May, the Pentland Firth welcomes back the charity’s Orca Watch, when the north coast of Scotland is visited by hundreds of whale enthusiasts, tourists and local media wanting to witness the passage of…
Read MoreThe Stark truth about what Ian has done since retiring
Five-time Olympian, former European champion, three-time Badminton winner: Ian Stark is an equestrian legend. Since stepping back from the competition circuit in 2007, he has carved out a highflying career in course design, with three-star courses for Chatsworth, Bramham and Tattersalls under his belt, as well as a course for the European Championship at Blair…
Read MoreBeware of fire risks if you’re in the great outdoors
Scottish Natural Heritage is warning visitors to the countryside who are having a barbecue to be careful of the risk of fire. People should be particularly careful with campfires, cigarette disposal, and throw-away barbecues, says SNH. There is currently a fire danger warning in place in the north east, south east and central Scotland, with…
Read MoreLearn skills that helped build walls across Scotland
Traditional skills are at the heart of a course which is coming to Aberdeenshire next month. Building and repairing dry stone walls is at the heart of a two-day course will provide hands-on instruction and training in the skills and techniques involved in constructing and repairing the walls, running on Thursday 21 and Friday 22…
Read MoreShocking shots as dolphins attack in Scottish waters
Two dolphin attacks on Scottish harbour porpoises have been recorded by photographers – a rare sight in British waters. Researchers at Sea Watch Foundation, a national charity that monitors the numbers and distributions of whales, dolphins and porpoises around the British Isles, have been alerted to a series of unusual sightings of bottlenose dolphin attacks…
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