Posts Tagged ‘Perthshire’
Young Fife inventors wanted for bike festival
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…
Read MoreSpecial event held ahead of V&A Dundee opening
A special event ahead of the opening of the V&A Dundee, Scotland’s new design museum, was held last week. Perthshire’s Blair Castle opened its doors when it hosted a Founding Patrons Reception. Over 60 guests travelled to the historic venue for the event, hosted by Philip Long, director of V&A Dundee, and Blair Castle head…
Read MoreFringe recognition for a neglected Scots poet
A family story taking the audience back through time will reveal The Secret of the Scottish Songstress this Fringe Festival. The story begins at Gask, transporting the audience back to the drawing room at Gask, on the banks of the Earn, Perthshire. The year is 1847. Baroness Caroline Nairne’s niece, Margaret Stewart, and Edinburgh music…
Read MoreNew record set for Laphroaig 1967 15 year old
A Laphroaig whisky fetched a record-breaking £61,000 when it went to at auction. A Samaroli classic – the Laphroaig 1967 15 year old Sherry Wood – has been purchased for a record-breaking hammer price in an online auction held by Whisky Auctioneer. This exclusive, rare and highly-regarded Laphroaig 1967 attracted a huge amount of interest…
Read MoreBlair Castle horse trials will draw worldwide visitors
Over 45,000 people and 1800 horses are expected to journey to Blair Castle in Perthshire next week. They will be attending the annual Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials, taking place between Thursday 23 and Sunday 26 August. Visitors will travel from across the globe to watch an estimated 1800 horses compete. Scotland’s premier…
Read MoreScottish clans sharing heritage with young people
Scottish clans are encouraging youngsters to participate, engage and learn about Scottish history and heritage, as well as local traditions and culture. The Clans, the name being derived from the Gaelic word ‘clann’ and meaning children, are joining the celebrations for Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018 with an exciting programme of activities at their…
Read MoreHave you picked up the latest edition of Scottish Field?
The September issue of Scottish Field is now available in shops – and it’s a packed 260 page edition. We all know that Scotland is a beautiful country, with so many places that are worth a visit. To help make it a little bit easier for you, if you’re planning an autumn break, we’ve an…
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