Posts Tagged ‘rowing’
Did you know…? 10 facts about Lanarkshire
Lanarkshire, in the heart of Scotland, has a long and proud heritage. Today we highlight 10 fascinating facts about the area. The World Masters Regatta, the world’s biggest rowing event, was held in Strathclyde Country Park in 2005, and was also a venue for the 1986 and 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Colzium Estate in Kilsyth…
Read MoreMacmillan clan chief keeps the wheels turning
In the impressive grounds of Finlaystone House, Port Glasgow, stands an ancient Yew tree, known as the John Knox Tree. The tree, which survived a shell exploding on the lawn during the Second World War, provided the canopy under which Knox gave his first communion in the west of Scotland in 1556. Today, George MacMillan,…
Read MoreScots society has saved over 1500 lives
Glasgow Humane Society officer George Parsonage’s rowing boat is a familiar sight on the Clyde – a welcome one for anyone in difficulty on the water. He tells Scottish Field about his job. My father was the officer for the Glasgow Humane Society and I was born in the lifeboat station. They joked we could…
Read MoreScottish rowing star says success started at school
Heather Stanning is the world’s number one female rower and a double Olympic champion. She tells Scottish Field about her life at Gordonstoun School, training to be a firefighter and the secrets behind her sporting success. Memories of my childhood all seem to be about being outdoors and active. I am the youngest of three,…
Read MoreIndependent brewer is official beer supplier
Independent brewery Scottish WEST has won the contract to supply beer to the two official bars at the inaugural European Championships Glasgow 2018. Glasgow and Berlin are jointly hosting the exciting multi-sport event bringing together some of the continent’s leading sports, including the existing European Championships for athletics, aquatics, cycling, gymnastics, rowing and triathlon with…
Read MoreScot helps team set fastest Pacific rowing time
A 23-year-old who learned to sail at a Scottish school has become the youngest person to row the Pacific. Michael Prendergast, who learned his nautical skills while he was a student at Gordonstoun, completed the crossing from California to Honolulu with his three American team-mates in 49 days, 23 hours and 15 minutes. Michael undertook…
Read MorePush the boat out and try something new
Sailing clubs across Edinburgh and the Lothians are opening their doors to give people a chance to experience being out on the water this weekend. Push the Boat Out is a national event, co-ordinated by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), seeing nearly 400 clubs up and down the country encouraging people to get out on…
Read MoreTaking Scotland to the world at tourism Expo
VisitScotland will be telling the world to get on their bikes and come to Scotland. The national tourism organisation is exporting Scotland to the world with the flagship Expo event which will see around 600 tour operators and travel agents from over 30 countries – including the USA, Japan, Brazil, Russia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia…
Read MoreAnchored Under Red Rock exhibition will be a coastal treat
The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh is presenting a stunning display of work inspired by the coastline. Anchored Under Red Rock is a selling exhibition of works from across the career of Devon-based artist Graham Rich. Rich’s works range from large scale installations to small constructed scenes formed from the remnants of boats and objects…
Read MoreA peaceful property near a loch with its own boathouse
Duntaynish House near Lochgilphead is the perfect secluded family/holiday home in an exquisite location. Overlooking its own private lochan in Tayvallich, Knight Frank present this beautiful property. The house was designed by the architect George Pease for his father, 2nd Baron Gainford. It is a wonderfully light and airy property which can be run as either a single house…
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