Posts Tagged ‘shooting’
Dunkeld House Hotel has history and hospitality
Nestled on the banks of the River Tay in the heart of Perthshire sits the four star Dunkeld House Hotel. The historic country house, built by the Dukes of Atholl, mixes the splendour of traditional Scottish hospitality with 21st century comforts and has gone through some exciting developments recently including the completion of a multi-million…
Read MoreScotland’s picture perfect islands star in new book
Scotland is known throughout the world for its natural beauty, with its islands – great and small – attracting international interest. These have now been captured in a visual odyssey of adventure and exploration, in one of the world’s most alluring natural environments Award-winning, globally travelled landscape photographer Allan Wright demonstrates his unique ability to…
Read MoreGrouse shooting could help with mountain hares
Driven grouse shooting may provide a net conservation benefit to Scotland’s mountain hare population. The analyses conducted by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust and published in the European Journal of Wildlife Research concludes that: ‘it is likely that driven grouse shooting provides a net conservation benefit to Scotland’s mountain hare population.’ The study examined…
Read MoreThe country man’s traditional comfort zone
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing discusses the wardrobe priorities of country men. Here in the countryside the unofficially accepted style has a distinctly traditional feel. Practicality, conformity and quality are high on the agenda but it’s more than this, the country look is part of who we are. We can spot each other…
Read MoreA fascinating year as the ethical carnivore
Over the course of a year, former Scottish Field staff writer Louise Gray decides to only eat what she has killed, a task that sounds impossible but is achieved with a gritty determination. Gray faces a variety of challenges – like the fact she might not be a very good shot – and overcomes these…
Read MoreField sports enthusiasts will find this is the ideal home
Culfoichbeg is an outstanding country property in an exceptional setting overlooking the River Spey in the Highlands. The property, presented to the market by the Galbraith Group, lies in the heart of the Speyside countryside and is surrounded by the protected environment of the Tulchan Estate, providing the ultimate retreat for the sporting enthusiast. With…
Read MoreA home that’s ‘perfect for lovers and dreamers’
A beautifully positioned home in a quite outstanding location with spectacular views over Diabaig Bay, Loch Torridon and the hills of Applecross is now for sale. Grace Cottage, at 7 Diabaig, Torridon, Achnasheen, Ross-shire, is presented to the market by Strutt and Parker. Grace Cottage is a charming converted ‘Old black house’ cottage which has…
Read MoreA shooting murder mystery in the countryside
Death of a High Flyer reflects the concerns of the countryside and the people who live there. Hart-Davis creates an intricate web of characters, all of whom come under suspicion when the town’s pushy billionaire dies during a shoot. Known for ruffling more than a few feathers, it all becomes a question of whodunnit? Great…
Read More10 men who highlighted Scotland’s pioneer spirit
Scotland has always been a trailblazing nation, with our people at the forefront of science, technology and art. Here, we highlight 10 Scots who established disciplines from geology and economics to the historical novel, and most points in between. 1 Adam Smith (1723-1790) Kirkcaldy-born Smith entered Glasgow University at 14, studying moral philosophy under Francis…
Read MoreGet ready for the final series of the beloved Still Game
Scotland’s worst-behaved pensioners are back this weekend, as the final series of Still Game gets underway. The award-winning comedy will begin its ninth series on Sunday, with Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill as Jack Jarvis and Victor McDade. The duo, who also write the show, have stated this will be the show’s last hurrah, and…
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