Posts Tagged ‘horse’
Frankel race place to go under the hammer
A racing plate worn by the legendary racehorse Frankel will go under the hammer at Bonham’s sporting sale later this month. The plate, worn at the Royal Lodge Stakes at Ascot in 2010, is accompanied by a letter from trainer Sir Henry Cecil, to the current vendor stating ‘This is one of Frankel’s two year…
Read MoreHorse sanctuary’s campaign is given thumbs up
A Scottish horse sanctuary has been rewarded for action on equine strangles. Redwings was recognised for the valuable contribution it has made in controlling equine strangles – a contagious upper respiratory tract infection of horses and other equines – by being awarded PASS Silver Status by SRUC Veterinary Services, which runs the national Premium Assured…
Read MoreFlora’s ready to get Romantic at the Fringe
Following being runner-up at Get Up Stand Up and Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year finalist, Flora Anderson brings her debut full Fringe show, Romantic, to Edinburgh. Borne from her love of the Romantic Poets the show sees ridiculously self-aware, middle-class dreamer Flora doing a show about trying and failing to be creative in…
Read MoreBark in the Park all ready for another big day
A family and dog fun day event is set to take place, with a range of activities for dog owners and families to get involved in. Being held in Hawick’s Wilton Lodge Park on Friday 5 July from 11am to 3pm, Bark in the Park will have stalls, a fun dog show, dog agility, face…
Read MoreThe vending machine that dispenses fresh veg
Vending machines are no longer reserved solely for sweeties – the Stephen family of Lower Thorneybank Farm Shop in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. The humble vending machine – ever think you’d see one that supplied vegetables straight off the farm? Neither did we. Championing the field to fork concept, the Stephen family at Lower Thorneybank Farm Shop…
Read MoreCould Merlin cast a spell over this property?
A stunning Peeblesshire coach house occupying a majestic woodland setting has come to the market. Bellspool Coach House, a striking conversion near Stobo, is now on the market through Strutt & Parker – in an area rich in Arthurian legend. Originally built as stabling and carriage quarters for Dawyck House around 1863 and then developed…
Read MoreStunts and danger come to Galloway Country Fair
This summer will see an impressive array of acts taking to the main ring at Galloway Country Fair, and quad bike stunt man Paul Hannam has been announced as the headline act. Paul Hannam, who hails from North Devon, has 25 years’ experience riding quad bikes and 10 years’ experience racing at British Championship level.…
Read MoreMeet Scotland’s four-legged police force
Scotland’s mounted police work out of Stewarton in East Ayrshire and provide policing for high-profile events across Scotland. Mounted officers carry out public order patrols and are a presence at sporting events, demonstrations and processions as well as open ground searches for missing persons, where they can get into areas that vehicles would be unable…
Read MoreToys from the past star in new museum exhibition
A vintage toy exhibition is currently taking place at a Scots museum. Arbuthnot Museum in Peterhead. opened in 1893 and it celebrates Peterhead’s maritime history by displaying model boats, historic photographs, whaling and Inuit artefacts and arctic animals like polar bears. The vintage toys exhibition has been launched by Aberdeenshire Council under their developmental and…
Read MoreBlair Castle reveal charity partner for this year
Riding for The Disabled Scotland chosen as official charity partner for Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials. The team at Atholl Estates were delighted to announce the news. Running over four days (22–25 August), Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials is Scotland’s leading equestrian event, attracting over 45,000 visitors every year. Riding for…
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