Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
Former Glasgow Girl ready to be the Arctic Artist
A unique chance to explore the effects of climate change in art will be undertaken by Argyll artist Lesley Burr this summer, when she travels to South Baffin Island in the Arctic circle. Lesley, a former ‘Glasgow Girls’ painter, was chosen by the Friends of Scott Polar Research Institute to become the ‘artist in residence’…
Read MoreGardens galore can provide you with inspiration
Needing some tips for your garden this summer? Take a trip to one of the top north east gardens for a little green-fingered inspiration. 1. Laundry Cottage Laundry Cottage is open to the public as part of Scotland’s Garden Scheme which allows private gardens to be viewed by appointment – admission fees are given to…
Read MoreGoing underground with Scotland’s stoats and weasels
With their fearsome reputation as bloodthirsty hunters, weasels and stoats demand respect from gamekeepers and farmers alike. For most of us, stoats and weasels are only occasionally glimpsed rushing across a road and more usually viewed as casualties lying on the verge. These quite extraordinarily lithe mustelids seem elastic, with sinewy little bodies perfectly suited…
Read MoreOrmiston House is an impressive B-listed Baronial mansion
Ormiston House is an exceptional Scots Baronial ‘B Listed’ house set in spectacular secluded grounds. Dating from 1851 and presented by Strutt & Parker, it was built for Archibald Wilkie, to a design by David Bryce, the well-known Scottish architect, whose works include a number of other large country houses, as well as the former…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Aberfeldy
Robert Burns once wrote, ‘Will ye go, Bonie lassie, will ye go, To the birks of Aberfeldy.’ But there’s far more to the area, in Perthshire, than that. Scottish Field presents 10 things to see and do in and around Aberfeldy. BEATRIX POTTER EXHIBITION The author spent long summer holidays in Perthshire and this exhibition…
Read MoreSpot a once in a decade butterfly phenomenon
Conservationist Chris Packham is urging wildlife lovers across Scotland to take part in the world’s largest insect citizen science survey to help reveal if the UK is experiencing a once in a decade butterfly phenomenon. Unusually high numbers of Painted Lady butterflies have been reported across Europe over the spring and early summer, with large…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… The Black Isle
Despite its name, the Black Isle is not an island, but is surrounded on three sides by the sea. There is the Cromarty Frth to the north, the Beauly Firth to the south, and the Moray Firth to the east. It’s a part of the country adored by Rebus creator and writer Ian Rankin. Here’s our…
Read MoreSpot our famous red squirrels in Wildlife Week
Nature lovers are being given the chance to spot Scotland’s beloved red squirrels this week. With acres of thick woodlands, luscious gardens and island charm aplenty, the National Trust for Scotland’s Brodick Castle on Arran is the perfect backdrop for a nature-loving day out. This Wildlife Week, 15-20 July, Brodick Country Park Rangers are running…
Read MoreSome exciting adventures set in the 1930s
The Gamekeeper’s Son is a real boys’ own adventure book from the heart of 1930s Morayshire. This delightful set of mini stories recounts the upbringing of author Ron Stewart, the son of a gamekeeper, and his adventures with his father, friends and local wildlife. With short, episodic chapters, we get an often comic account of…
Read MoreSix Scottish waterfall paradises to visit
Exploring and summertime go hand in hand and nothing feels more adventurous than stumbling upon a roaring waterfall while the sun beats down. Even if the weather can’t always be guaranteed, the beauty and drama of Scottish waterfalls will certainly not disappoint. So pack a picnic, grab your camera, look out your wellies and make…
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