Posts Tagged ‘countryside’
Retired GP marked his 100th birthday with art show
Centenarian Dr Perry Harrison celebrated his 100th birthday with an exhibition and sale of paintings inspired by his time as a rural GP. Prior to his passing in late 2016, he told Scottish Field about his life and love of painting. Talk us through your career in medicine. During the war I was a medical…
Read MoreCreate your dream wedding weekend at Wedderlie House
One of the most difficult things about planning a wedding in a small (but perfectly formed) country like Scotland can be creating something that stands out from all the rest. You may have attended dozens of weddings, the details of which can begin to merge into one. However there’s a new entry to the wedding…
Read MoreCountrymen UK Clubs to help isolation of rural men
Two farms in Scotland are among the first to become part of Countrymen UK, a registered charity with an exciting new nationwide initiative. The aim of the charity is to help men become more resilient to the life changes they are experiencing as a result of rural isolation and ageing. Buchan Community Farm in Maud…
Read MoreA beautiful family home in a semi-rural setting
A beautifully appointed family home in a semi-rural setting is now on the property market. Riverside House is in a delightful semi-rural setting, in Farr, Inverness. Built by the current owners in 1997, the house has spacious and well-appointed single storey accommodation with generous reception rooms, four comfortable en suite bedrooms and the sun room…
Read MoreTried and tested – these boots were made for walking
Tried and tested: The Scarpa Mens Peak GTX walking boots. I love nothing more than getting out into the countryside, walking for miles and getting lost in amongst beautiful land and seascapes. A previous pair of Scarpa boots – which took me all over Scotland until I was literally walking out of them – saw…
Read MoreVolunteers wanted for Big Garden Birdwatch
This weekend (25-27 January), RSPB Scotland is celebrating over four decades of Big Garden Birdwatch, and asking people to join in with the citizen science project by dedicating just one hour of their time. Last year over 32,000 people took part across Scotland, and house sparrows took the top spot for the 8th year running,…
Read MoreImmaculate cottage with first class equestrian facilities
Exceptional equestrian facilities are on offer at this impressive property. Presented by Galbraith, Barrowsgate Cottage is an immaculate four bedroom detached cottage with an elevated southerly aspect and enjoying a peaceful Aberdeenshire countryside location with impressive open views. There is a detached double garage, good garden grounds, stables for up to 10 horses, flood lit…
Read MoreA beautiful converted water mill in the country
A stunning former water mill which has been converted into a stylish family home is now for sale. Savills is marketing a characterful five bedroom converted water mill situated within wonderful garden grounds in an elevated position surrounded by the Aberdeenshire countryside with Aberdeen city less than 17 miles away. Lurg Lodge was imaginatively converted…
Read MoreMountain bikers and horse riders sharing the forest
A new educational video has been released which highlights best practice to both horse riders and mountain bikers when sharing the forest. The film was commissioned by the British Horse Society (BHS) and Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland (DMBinS) following a few recent incidents involving horse riders and mountain bikers. The video features professional mountain…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – New Year, New You… Really?
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie thinks New Year’s resolutions are a waste of time. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved – a paragon…
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