Posts Tagged ‘Perthshire’
New warning for wildlife watchers with drones
Specialists have warned that those operating drones could be causing stress to Scotland’s wildlife. Drones have become increasingly popular for taking aerial photographs and for conservation work, such as scientific surveys. But the drone could put you on the wrong side of the law, if you fly it too close to wildlife. The Partnership for…
Read MoreA passion for fabric and love of India led to The Block Hut
Having worked in the fabric industry and fallen in love with India, Perthshire’s Amy McPhail has managed to combine the two for her new business venutre. She recently started her own business The Block Hut, selling contemporary block printed textiles designed by Amy and made in India. A former pupil of St Leonard’s in St…
Read MoreNext Bowhouse Food Weekend is just weeks away
A heavenly harvest of local food and drink is coming to the next Bowhouse Food Weekend in Fife. Fife’s food hub, Bowhouse, is marking the summer harvest at its September Food Weekend with activities that celebrate local and organic food and freshly harvested grain on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September, from 10am-4pm. The line-up…
Read MoreGenerous castle visitors supported two great causes
A Scottish castle has raised over ÂŁ5000 for charity during its annual fundraising day this summer. Blair Castle raised the magnificent sum, which will see Perthshire charity The Breathe Project will receive ÂŁ4441, with the remaining ÂŁ1000 donated to Scotland’s Garden Scheme. Welcoming families and visitors from across Perthshire and beyond, the annual event offered…
Read MoreAn avian art exhibition two years in the making
An exhibition of work by one of Scotland’s top wildlife artists, created over two years, is set to go on display. Glen of the Lapwing by Keith Brockie will be on show from 1 September-3 October at the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club, in Aberlady, East Lothian. Keith has spent the past two years observing and painting…
Read MoreA new build home that’s already full of character
A detached bungalow set within a development of four homes in a peaceful semi-rural location with easy access to local amenities is now available. Rowan, at 4 Castleton Gardens, Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, is presented for sale by Bell Ingram. Sitting in a development of four bespoke homes designed by Fouin & Bell Partnership, the…
Read MoreYoung Fife inventors wanted for bike festivalÂ
Are you a young person who has made, designed, or invented something? Do you have an idea or a special way to make a product? Want to try and sell it? Muckmedden Events are looking to recruit budding engineers, musicians, singers and entrepreneurs at The Eliminator Mountain Bike Festival, from Friday 31 August to Sunday…
Read MoreWatch our special video highlighting a top short break
The September issue of Scottish Field is in the shops now, with 90 pages of ideas for autumn breaks. It’s an indispensible companion which will give you plenty of ideas, if you’re looking for something different, as the nights begin to get darker. One of our recommendations is a visit to Aberdeenshire to the Royal…
Read MoreTop gundogs showed off their fantastic skills
It was a weekend of fast paced scurry action as the gundogs packed out the recent Scottish Game Fair. With glorious sunshine and no clouds in sight, skilled handlers and their talented pooches were ready for three days of high performance. As the Scottish Game Fair opened its gates, eager handlers and their dogs lined…
Read MoreGrouse shooting season underway in Perthshire
Country sports enthusiasts took to Scotland’s moors today to mark the official start of the grouse shooting season – despite predictions that weather conditions are set to ruin prospects for this year. Forneth Moor in Perthshire echoed to the sound of shotguns this morning as a shooting party organised by the Scottish Country Sports Tourism…
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