Posts Tagged ‘walking’
A fundraising symbol of Remembrance
A Scottish charity is selling 10 inch perspex Tommies to raise money for the war veteran charity There But Not There. These symbols of remembrance are on sale to the public at The Royal Scots Club in Edinburgh. Made by veterans, the Tommies are part of a nationwide initiative to raise £15 million for the…
Read MoreDo you know a great place to walk your dog?
We all love out four-legged friends, especially when we have the chance to take them out for a bracing walk. Our dogs enjoy a bracing walk and charging about in the fresh air, and a stretch of the legs is good for we humans too! Scottish Field is looking to find some of the best…
Read MoreAurora Borealis is caught on camera in amazing shots
One of the most amazing natural sights which you will ever see is the Aurora Borealis, in the skies over Scotland. On Scottish Field’s Facebook page, our picture of the day them for September has been our beautiful country at night, and you’ve been liking our images in your droves. Shots of the night sky…
Read MoreLearn the truth about dinosaurs from an expert
A leading dinosaur expert is set to startle and surprise with some startling truths about the creatures that ruled the world for 150 million years during a talk at the Wigtown Book Festival. Dinosaur hunter Steve Brusatte, a University of Edinburgh palaeontologist, will discuss his bestseller The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurson Sunday, 30…
Read MoreA gem of an idea became a thriving business
Classic jewellery from a bygone age has a very distinctive look and feel to it. But the passing of time results in it becoming tarnished and damaged, through wear and tear or accidents. When diamonds lose their dazzle, silver stops shining and gold no longer glistens, there can be a temptation to go for a…
Read MoreJanet fought back from chemo to find her artistic bent
It took a brushing encounter with chemotherapy to open an unexpected new chapter in Janet Ollason’s life. It was 2003 and the drug treatment was sapping her stamina. Her supportive husband John was encouraging her to take up a new activity which would keep her busy but not tire her out even more. So she…
Read MoreScots vegan cheese firm looking to global expansion
Food demands and tastes are changing in the 21st century, as more and more people change to vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Organic artisan vegan cheesemaker, Nutcrafter Creamery, is now looking to expand globally, following its move to new, bigger premises at Riverside Inverclyde’s Kelburn Business Park in Port Glasgow. Nutcrafter Creamery, set up by husband…
Read MoreGetting the elderly outdoors in a walking group
Older people in Stirling have been boosting their health in the great outdoors. It’s thanks to a partnership between a leading housing provider and Scotland’s walking charity. Bield and Paths for All have seen tenants at Strathallan Court benefit physically and mentally from joining a walking group, which takes older members of the community on…
Read MoreThese cocktails are well-heeled in the city
To mark September fashion month, one of Glasgow’s most iconic hotels is offering well-heeled guests the chance to indulge in a range of new cocktails inspired by their favourite designers. Grand Central Hotel is set to launch the new drinks menu inspired by some of the top fashion houses who will be showcasing their latest…
Read MoreBook review: Walk This Way
It’s difficult not to smile all the way through this banter-filled travel book, Walk This Way: Hills, Thrills and Headaches on Scotland’s Trails. Walk this Way is an entertaining journey through not just one, but three of the most renowned long-distance paths in Scotland, seen through the eyes of newly-converted walker Gary Sutherland. Fighting against his deepest…
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