On the twelfth day of Christmas… Westlands Country Park

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of shooting. Westlands Country Park sits in almost 100 acres of secluded grounds, specialising in Clay Pigeon Shooting and Fly Fishing. Their state-of-the-art lodges are available to hire and buy, all with their very own swim spa or hot tub. The…

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Live the Outlander lifestyle in historic castle

A beautiful Scots castle, which looks like it would be at home in cult TV series Outlander, is opening its doors to the public – for £1200 per night. For nearly 70 years one of Scotland’s most historic castles, the 12th century Old Castle of Rowallan, has been largely closed off to the public. Until…

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Diverse business is the aim of this award

Scottish businesses that move with the times and branch out into new areas are being sought. Nominations are wanted for the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards, to honour the great and the good of Scotland’s businesses which are based in the countryside. Today we focus on the business diversification award. Key to thriving in a rural…

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Westlands and Lilliardsedge offer breaks to suit you

Two beautiful holiday parks in the south of Scotland are offering a host of delights for all. Westlands Country Park is the home of Scotland’s finest clay pigeon shooting ground and fishing ponds. Whether it be pulling a 12lb tiger trout, shooting a 140ft high crosser or simply relaxing in a hot tub while watching…

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Clay pigeon event will boost care charity

A clay pigeon shooting competition being held this summer is set to benefit a worthy charity. On Saturday, 12 May, the first PATCH Summer Series competition was launched at the Bisley at Braidwood clay pigeon shooting ground at Midlem, in the Borders. This new partnership venture between the charity PATCH (Palliation and the Caring Hospital)…

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Successful businesses rewarded for all their hard work

New Scottish businesses and established firms exploring new avenues have had their hard work recognised at the Scottish Rural Awards. GlenWyvis Distillery, based in Dingwall, were overall winners in the Business Start Up category, with the judging panel praising their ambitious, out of the box thinking and use of crowdfunding. Another Dingwall business, the Highland…

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