Posts Tagged ‘game’
Historic Fife golf clubs looking ahead in 2020
A group of historic Fife golf clubs is looking forward to a new decade after celebrating a remarkable year in which some of its best-ever figures were recorded. Links with History, which features a selection of the finest courses in Scotland, confirmed it had seen some of its best year-on-year booking figures during 2019 with…
Read MoreThe stunning winter photography of Hamish Frost
Imagine the experiencing the excitement of some of the most exciting and dramatic scenery in the world – and running on adrenaline at the same time. That’s exactly what Hamish Frost experiences on a regular basis. Hamish is a professional adventure sports photographer, based in Scotland. After being inspired to take up mountain sports photography,…
Read MoreIt’s more than a game in Only An Excuse
As 2019 rapidly approaches the final whistle, Scotland’s annual tradition of Only An Excuse returns for its annual kick of the ball. New signings join Jonathan Watson in sketches, spoofs and comic characters that target not just the highs and lows of Scottish football but Scottish life too over the past 12 months. This year’s…
Read MoreThe February 2020 edition of Scottish Field is out now
The February 2020 edition of Scottish Field is now available. In this packed issue, we celebrate Ayr, Ayrshire and Arran, exploring The Coig as it uncovers some hidden gems in the area, while Nick Drainey explores Ayrshire and Arran on foot. Editor Richard Bath said: ‘Thank the Lord that 2019 is out of the way.…
Read More‘Seismic’ change ahead for grouse moor management
Rural organisations have said that the recommendations of a government-commissioned review of grouse moor management will mean a ‘seismic’ change for grouse moors across Scotland. The Grouse Moor Management Group was established in November 2017, to examine the environmental impact of grouse moor management practices such as muirburn, the use of medicated grit and mountain…
Read MoreMake the most of the coast in a family home
A pretty detached house set with six acres in a delightful sylvan and coastal situation beside Loch Gair is on the market. Also including a registered mooring, Robb Residential present to the market East Lodge, with five bedrooms, two reception rooms and three bathrooms. East Lodge was built in 1992 and has a very appealing character…
Read MoreChristmas comes early for ice hockey fan Archie
We may still be six sleeps away from the 25th , but Christmas has come early for Fife Flyers fan, Archie Anderson, a 9-year-old from Edinburgh. As part of the Kirkcaldy-based ice hockey team’s longstanding relationship with CHAS (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland), Archie went behind the scenes to meet the players who gave him signed…
Read MoreCelebrating 25 years of radio success Off the Ball
A Scottish radio show marks its 25th birthday this year – and it’s being marked with a special TV show. From its football fanzine comedy roots, to a cornerstone of Scottish cultural life, Petty and Ill-Informed is a documentary telling the inside story of Radio Scotland’s Off the Ball. Featuring rare archive and interviews with…
Read MoreThe Scottish master of the spy game
Before being brutally hacked to death aged 36, Alexander Burnes – one of the greatest spies Scotland has ever produced – lived an extraordinary life. ‘The Great Game’ – even now, nearly two centuries after Britain and Russia jostled for influence at the roof of the world, these three words are perfumed with an almost…
Read MoreA Scottish golfing guide that’s well up to par
For anyone looking to tick a few world famous golf courses off their bucket list, The Golf Lover’s Guide to Scotland provides all the details you might need to make the planning as seamless as possible. Information includes slope rating, whether you need to show a handicap certificate, caddie hire options and dress code so…
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