Galloway Country Fair was another palpable hit

Thousands of visitors descended on the picturesque Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate from across the region and beyond for the recent Galloway Country Fair. WestSound Cash for Kids was the official charity partner for the 2018 Fair and thanks to programme sales and generous donations from visitors, organisers will donate £1000 to the charity. Anna…

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Ladies line up their autumn shooting event series

Scotland’s foremost ladies shooting club is blasting into autumn with an exciting schedule of clay shooting events. From never having held a gun before to the more experienced shot, ladies of all abilities are very welcome to come to a Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags event. All equipment is provided – all those interested have…

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A day learning countryside skills for young people

A day out with a difference for youngsters is being lined up by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust. On 22 August, young people aged between 12 and 15 can enjoy a day at the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust’s demonstration farm at Auchnerran, near Logie Coldstone in Aberdeenshire, which will bring on their interest…

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Award-winning ladies’ shooting jacket ready to pre-order

An elegant, luxurious award-winning jacket is now available to pre-order. Olivia Tullett founded her luxury clothing label OJT Designs in 2011, following a thorough education in fashion and clothing design that resulted in a masters in fashion design. Over the past seven years, Olivia has honed her skills creating luxury clothing and accessories for both…

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Athletes are coming to Orkney for international games

International athletes will be heading to Orkney after it was revealed they had successfully bid for the 2023 Island Games. The news was revealed at the International Games Association (IIGA) in Gibraltar at the weekend. The last time Scotland hosted the event was in 2005 when it was held in Shetland. Twenty-four member islands take…

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Fantastic 50th shooting event for ladies’ club

Scotland’s premier ladies clay shooting club has celebrated its 50th event. Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags were out at the weekend, participating at a new venue for them, Douneside House Hotel in Tarland. Unlike other shooting clubs they do not hold their events at traditional shooting grounds but at the most exquisite locations. The portfolio…

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Fantastic prizes to be won at the country fair

Sharp shooters and ace anglers can win their share of a four figure prize pot at this year’s Galloway Country Fair. The fair will once again host its popular clay shooting and fly casting competitions, when it comes to Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate on 18 and 19 August. An array of prizes totalling £1600…

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Super sharp shooting ladies show their style

Scotland’s premier ladies clay shooting club Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags really do ‘do it in style’. Their latest event was held at the stunning Cluny Castle which is where some scenes of the movie The Queen staring Helen Mirren was filmed. Mhairi Morriss, owner of JOMM Events and founder of Glad Rags and Cartridge…

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Shooting ladies do their bit to back a great cause

Scotland’s premier ladies clay shooting club Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags and the Edinburgh branch of the luxury British clothing company teamed up to raise a fantastic £600 for the charity CLAN. This unique event took place at Raemoir House in Aberdeenshire. After a morning of clay shooting instruction, the ladies were treated to a…

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Ladies are on target to have another hot shot year

Scotland’s premier ladies shooting club Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags got the new year off to a cracking start with their blast away the January blues clay shooting event at Pittodrie House Hotel in Aberdeenshire. Ladies of all experiences took part, ranging from ones who had never held a gun before to the more experienced…

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