Outdoors
Eagles taken to vet studies centre by namesakes
A Scottish courier firm is playing a crucial role in understanding the environmental factors threatening the country’s most famous birds of prey. Working alongside researchers at the prestigious University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Eagle Couriers has been transporting dead birds from some of Scotland’s most remote reaches at cost to assist…
Read MoreScottish help wanted for golf’s Solheim Cup
More than 1000 volunteers are wanted to help at the 2019 Solheim Cup, which is being held at Gleneagles. The programme will encourage women and young people in particular to volunteer for the 2019 Solheim Cup as well as allowing both golfers and non-golfers to get involved and get the most out of the experience.…
Read MoreInternational runners are heading for Loch Ness Marathon
Thousands of runners are set to hit the road for 2018 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running. The 17th annual event Baxters Loch Ness Marathon is set to take place on 23 September and early indications show that it’s set to be one of the biggest years yet with thousands of entries flooding…
Read MoreNature in the focus at Cairngorms family weekend
Scots are being encouraged to get into the great outdoors and enjoy fun for all the family at the Cairngorms Nature Big Weekend. Running from 11-13 May, it will be a park-wide celebration where people can get first-hand experience of some of the outstanding wildlife that lives and grows in the Cairngorms National Park. There…
Read MoreJoy for youngsters as police pups pay hospital visit
Young people at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children enjoyed some wuff justice this week. They were been treated to a visit from Police Scotland’s newest four-legged recruits. German Shepherds, Otto and Karma, were named by children in the hospital thanks to the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC). The two dogs visited the hospital’s Drop…
Read MoreScottish charity will benefit from Harry and Meghan’s wedding
A Scottish charity is to benefit from the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Wilderness Foundation UK has been listed as one of seven charities selected by Prince Harry and Ms Megan Markle to receive donations in place of gifts to celebrate their wedding on 19 May. The couple have chosen to re-direct…
Read MoreScottish bishops unite to launch charity fundraiser
Bishops across Scotland got on their marks in a bid to help raise money for the world’s poorest people. They came together for the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund’s 6k Family Fun Run. SCIAF’s Bishop President Joseph Toal teamed up with Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh Leo Cushley, Bishop of Argyll Brian McGee, Bishop…
Read MoreBringing children closer to nature with local deer
A Scottish carer has turned pioneer by introducing disadvantaged children in South Lanarkshire to the wonders of the wild deer that find a home on the city fringes. David Quarrell from East Kilbride wanted to combine his skills as carer and as an authority on urban deer to help connect local kids in the care…
Read MoreNew partnership to help boost Duke of Edinburgh Award
Scottish outdoor adventure retail specialist Tiso has signed an exclusive three-year partnership with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. Tiso, which has had roots in Edinburgh for over 55 years, has been named a Recommended Retailer of Expedition Kit for the highly respected award. Effective from 1 April and with the JD group (which incorporates…
Read MoreWalking group enjoy all things bright and beautiful
David Gleed celebrates the 30th birthday of a Scottish walking group with a difference. On 17 June 1989, and a small group of pilgrims gathered at a remote moorland chapel on the fringe of the Snowdon mountains. A little over a year from its founding, the first Pilgrim Adventure travellers were about to set off…
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