Posts Tagged ‘farming’
Young island brothers raise funds for charity
A pair of young farmers on the Isle of Iona came up with an idea with a difference for a charity fundraiser. Cameron and Jamie MacInnes prompted a round of applause from the normally-reserved ringside bidders at Caledonian Marts in Stirling this week. They hand-picked their best lambs for the market but they had a…
Read MoreEstate’s reward for commitment to best practice
A Scottish estate has been presented with a prestigious award recognising its outstanding work on wildlife, habitat and conservation management. Glenbervie Estate in Kincardineshire received its Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) accreditation at the Turriff Show on Monday. Alastair Macphie, owner of Glenbervie, received the certification from Scottish Land & Estates’ North East chairman David Fyffe.…
Read MoreScottish Land and Estates appoints new support officer
A new regional support officer for South East Scotland and the Borders has been appointed by Scottish Land & Estates. Clare Sturla joins the land-based business organisation from the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC), where she served as Agri and Rural Affairs Manager. Prior to her time at SAYFC, Clare worked for Members…
Read MoreReinventing the square sausage wheel
Scotland loves sausage for breakfast, and a supermarket’s new Aberdeen Angus steak lorne is sure to be an instant hit. Wherever you live and whatever you call it; lorne, square or slice sausage, our love for this tasty favourite is nothing new. ALDI’s specially selected sausage, made from 100% PGI certified Scotch Beef, is the…
Read MoreGetting ready for a celebration of healthy food
A celebration of organic and sustainable growing and produce from Scotland is set to launch next month at Dumfries House in Ayrshire. The event will pre-empt a national festival of food and drink lined up for summer next year. Scottish Organic and Sustainable will promote organic and sustainable growing and production and will be launched…
Read MoreExceptional estate with spectacular coastal setting
Glenstriven is an exceptional quality residential, sporting and waterside estate, extending in total to about 1,041 acres. Located in Argyll and presented to the market by Strutt and Parker, it was purchased by the current owners in the early 1980s and during the past 30 years has been developed and improved in many ways. Glenstriven…
Read MoreRoyal Highland Show 2018 captured in pictures
The 178th Royal Highland Show at Ingliston was a huge success. The four day event attracted just under 200,000 visitors this year, at Scotland’s iconic celebration of farming, food and rural life. Organised by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), the show delivers over £65 million in economic benefit to the UK with visitors expected…
Read MoreScottish wood aims to spearhead the future of foresting
Elderslie Estates has won a prestigious Scotland’s Finest Woods Award. And now it is wholly committed to being in the ‘vanguard of innovation’ to realise the tremendous potential of forestry in the future. The estate, near Houston, Renfrewshire, has been named joint winner in the Quality Timber Category of the awards and receives the John…
Read MoreThe perfect gift at the Scottish Game Fair
If you’re heading to the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair this weekend, then be sure to look out for Scottish Field. When you’re looking to buy someone the perfect gift, then you can’t go wrong with a subscription to Scottish Field magazine, to receive our packed issues each month, with the best…
Read MoreA huge attendance at another great Highland Show
Nearly 200,000 visitors came to the 178th Royal Highland Show at Ingliston. The four day event ran from 21-24 June, demonstrating the growing appeal, of Scotland’s iconic celebration of farming, food and rural life. Organised by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), Scotland’s largest event is not only ticking the boxes in…
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