Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
Vital role of grouse moors to Scotland
The vital contribution of grouse moors to jobs, tourism and wildlife conservation in remote areas of Scotland has been heralded on the Glorious Twelfth. As Rottal Estate in the Angus Glens hosted the first party to go out on the Glorious Twelfth, rural communities backed the pursuit as vital to their long-term sustainability. Industry experts…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… the Cairngorms
The Cairngorms may not be in the heart of central Scotland, but they are worth beating a path to. The area is rich in history, from royalty to railways, with so much to see and do. Here’s 10 things we recommend. BALMORAL CASTLE Balmoral was built for Queen Victoria in 1855 as a private holiday…
Read MoreTop dog walks in the north east, as recommended by you
Venturing out into the fresh air with your four-legged friends is easily one of the best pastimes. One of the most beautiful areas in Scotland to explore is the north east – with beaches, forests and all manner of trails, there is more than enough entertainment to exercise those energetic legs. Providing you with some…
Read MoreWhat an estate to get into – a Highland haven
A unique opportunity to purchase a private estate with exceptional quality stalking and fishing on the spectacular Knoydart Peninsula. Kilchoan Estate provides the perfect secluded getaway with spectacular inland and coastal views to Skye, Rum and the other Small Isles beyond. Presented for sale by Bidwells, Kilchoan Estate is located on the Knoydart Peninsula, approximately…
Read MoreDelightful amenity estate with A-listed home at its heart
An A-listed Georgian country house with the main reception rooms, eight principal bedrooms, and a number of estate cottages is for sale. Nestled within the Nairn Valley, Holme Rose is an attractive residential and amenity estate close to the Moray Firth, with lovely views overlooking the policies towards the Nairn River, presented for sale by…
Read MoreThe butterfly making a big Scottish comeback
A beautiful blue butterfly which has been struggling for the last 40 years could be making a comeback in Scotland, wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation can reveal. The Common Blue is the most widespread of the UK’s blue butterflies and during the record-breaking hot weather in 2018, the butterfly’s numbers increased by 29% across Scotland compared…
Read MoreTen fantastic things to do in… Fife
Fife – the home of St Andrews (and in turn the home of golf), incredible Scottish history, and so much, much more. A trip to the Kingdom offers so many things to enjoy – history, nature, and modern attractions. We present 10 of our favourites. ST ANDREWS LINKS Famed around the globe as the home…
Read MoreAn incredible modern home with beautiful sights
A stunning contemporary, energy efficient house with idyllic views to the Summer Isles is now for sale. Locholly Lodge is in the scattered township of Polglass close to Achiltibuie in the north-west Highlands of Scotland. Presented by Galbraith, the property is in a stunning setting, positioned to have some of the best views in the…
Read MoreA love affair with wild life and the barn owl
Jim Crumley is one of the country’s premier wildlife writers and this small but perfectly formed book shows why. The writer looks back on his ethereal encounters with the barn owl and its aptly heart-shaped face, which he has always cherished as part of his life-long affiliation with nature. Even living in Dundee as a…
Read MoreThe September 2019 edition of Scottish Field is out now
The September issue of Scottish Field is out now, priced ÂŁ4.75. We celebrate the best of Scotland’s autumn breaks, as we feature them over 90 pages in our latest edition. Scottish Field editor Richard Bath said: ‘Each year, at around this time, we set ourselves the challenge of coming up with bigger and better ways…
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