Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
Enjoy scenic views over the sea to Orkney
An impressive home on the north coast of Scotland offering views over the sea to Orkney is now available for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Old Scrabster House is in the coastal hamlet of Scrabster close to Thurso in Caithness. The property is in a delightful setting with spectacular elevated views over Scrabster beach…
Read MoreWhere you can see a stunning Scottish autumn
Autumn is upon us and things are starting to feel somewhat magical: the wildlife is as lively as ever, the skies are glowing a wonderful mix of orange and purple, and the landscapes are alight with fiery, autumnal colours. October and November’s colour is perhaps the most striking of nature’s seasonal displays and, following a…
Read MoreA Highland castle for sale at ÂŁ3.75million+
A Highland castle is currently on the property market for offers over ÂŁ3.75 million. Located in Acharacle, Highland, Glenborrowdale Castle is an A listed Scots baronial mansion in grounds of about 132.99 acres including the Isle of Risga, with panoramic views over Loch Sunart and the Isles of Carna and Oronsay. Presented by Bell Ingram,…
Read MoreSearch is on for the best home-made hip flask filler
If you’ve got a hip flask, the chances are you’ve got a favourite drink with which to fill it. Some may go for whisky or a bit of gin to keep them warm on those cold days, but the search is currently on to find Edinburgh & South East Scotland’s best home-made hip flask fillers.…
Read MoreScotland’s country community is still growing
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing reflects on the positive side of the rural population boom. Over recent years, the Scottish countryside has experienced a bit of a population boom. Nothing on the scale of a wholesale exodus of our towns and cities, or a tipping out of the inner cities. More a consistent trickle…
Read MoreThe Scot who’s battling to save rare animals
There are so many endangered species across the planet, but there’s a Scot who’s doing his bit to save them. Dr Ross McEwing was raised in Paisley, but has swapped Scotland for South East Asia to battle the trade in illegal wildlife. What does your work in the wildlife crime trade involve? The majority of my…
Read MoreBeautiful walks for the whole family to enjoy
A series of family friendly walking events are taking place against the exhilarating backdrop of Wester Ross in the Highlands this month. Hosted by the National Trust for Scotland, the programme of guided treks, which includes an opportunity to spot wild red deer, hear stories from the past and take photos in the beautiful heart…
Read MoreFirst-ever book festival coming to Tobermory
There’s a new kid on the Scottish Book Festival scene this year. The first-ever Tobermory Book Festival, known as West Over Sea, is to take place later this month. A host of noted writers – including Scottish Field’s own Alexander McCall Smith, Guy Grieve and Polly Pullar – will be travelling to Mull for the…
Read MoreThe true story of a life with pine martens
A Richness of Martens is a personal and heartwarming story, as Polly Pullar describes how her love of nature developed throughout a childhood spent in the remote wilds, and does so through the remarkable tale of a family of pine martens. Originally from Cheshire, Pullar moved to the Ardnamurchan peninsula when she was just seven…
Read MoreMarking 10 years of restoring the Caledonian Forest
The 10th anniversary of restoring the Caledonian Forest has been celebrated by conservation charity Trees for Life. Its flagship Dundreggan Conservation Estate in Glenmoriston has been carefully looked after for a decade, and also marks an ongoing commitment to investing in the local community. The charity’s supporters and children from Invergarry Primary School attended a…
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