AirBnB for outdoor equipment could be the future for adventure sports

By Ellie Forbes | June 13, 2023

A former soldier has created an AirBnB for outdoor equipment and said it could revolutionise the adventure sports industry. The brainchild of Bruce Leishman, and his childhood best friend Ewan Black, KitUp gives people the chance to hire outdoor equipment from surfing and skiing to biking and camping. Bruce, 32, hopes the idea will help…

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Stunning Peeblesshire home with native woodland and tennis court hits the market

By Ellie Forbes | June 9, 2023

Nestled in idyllic rural Peeblesshire Black Barony Home Farm is a hidden gem. From its high vantage point, the traditional detached four-bedroom property, plus two-bedroom barn conversion, enjoys exceptional views over the surrounding Peeblesshire hills. Alongside the formal garden surrounding the house, it boasts a further 8.6 acres of native woodland with the Fairydean Burn…

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Seasonal rangers back on Cairngorms park patrol

By Kenny Smith | April 8, 2022

It’s almost Easter and that can only mean one thing – not chocolate – the seasonal rangers are back on patrol in the Cairngorms National Park, ready to welcome visitors. Rangers in the UK’s largest National Park are here to help everyone enjoy their holiday, while safeguarding the area’s special wildlife, landscapes and communities. The…

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Stepping up fight against homelessness

By Kenny Smith | June 28, 2021

The Sheltersuit Foundation is a non-profit social venture which designs and manufactures products that provide immediate shelter to people experiencing homelessness. Sheltersuit UK, a branch of the foundation, is collaborating with Vango, one of Europe’s leading camping and outdoor equipment brands, to produce its Sheltersuits and Shelterbags. Established in the Netherlands in 2014, the Sheltersuit…

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Review: ‘Sittingsuits you, sir!’

By Reporter | November 25, 2020

Elis Elliot climbs inside a Sittingsuit to put the ‘sleeping bag you can wear’ through its paces. TIME spent in the great outdoors has always been instrumental in improving our physical and mental health, but that’s never been more important than it is right now. As the seasons change and we are forced to socialise…

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An inspiring regal venue for a special wedding

By Kenny Smith | June 14, 2019

Blair Castle is a regal venue that offers an inspiring range of rooms, opulent backdrops, romantic interiors and the most spectacular of gardens in which to celebrate your special day. The incredible ballroom, with open fires, can comfortably seat up to 220 people and yet is still welcoming and intimate enough to seat 60. With…

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Official camping partner for national park

By Kenny Smith | May 15, 2019

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park has announced it has an official camping partner. Leading UK outdoor equipment manufacturer, Vango, will work with Scotland’s first National Park to promote sustainable camping and support people from all backgrounds to enjoy camping there, in a three year partnership. With some of the UK’s most stunning scenery…

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Stunts and danger come to Galloway Country Fair

By Kenny Smith | April 30, 2019

This summer will see an impressive array of acts taking to the main ring at Galloway Country Fair, and quad bike stunt man Paul Hannam has been announced as the headline act. Paul Hannam, who hails from North Devon, has 25 years’ experience riding quad bikes and 10 years’ experience racing at British Championship level.…

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