Posts Tagged ‘horse’
Stallion event rearranged after equine flu outbreak
British Breeding have confirmed that the Stallion Event will go ahead next week. Taking place on 16 March at Addington Equestrian Centre, Bucks, it will take place with the implementation of strict biosecurity measures. The British Breeding Stallion Event, sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds and organised by Breeding Partnership Ltd in association with Competition Stallions,…
Read MoreThis charming converted mill is full of character
Catcune Mill is a characterful conversion which captures the eye. Presented by Knight Frank, this is a six bedroom house for sale in Fushiebridge, Midlothian. Providing spacious and flexible family accommodation over two floors, the house stands in its own private gardens and is surrounded by open countryside yet is within 12 miles of Edinburgh…
Read MoreRare whisky from the mythical Malt Mill at auction
An exceptionally rare bottle of blended Scotch whisky that is likely to contain the near mythical Malt Mill single malt is set to go under the hammer in an online auction. Being held by Perth-based Whisky Auctioneer, the bottle is expected to fetch over £5,000. Mackie’s Ancient Brand Scotch Whisky takes its name from the…
Read MoreOld cobblers: bad things happen to good brogues
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing discusses the enduring relationship between a man and his brogues. The day arrives in every man’s life when he has to step up – and out of his old trainers – when he realises that the joys of a wild misspent youth can’t go on forever. As J.M.…
Read MoreGoing off road is a different way to spend school break
Off road driving is great fun – and now children are being offered the chance to try it out. Gleneagles has launched a new ‘Junior Off Road’ driving school to help younger guests and their families make the most of the glorious 850-acre Perthshire estate this February half term holiday (9-24 February). Children aged four…
Read MoreThey are keeping the ancient skill of farriery alive
Farriery is an ancient skill which has been passed down for centuries. The latest in a long line of Farriers, the Duffs, are well practiced in the art. The Duff family have been shoeing Scotland’s horses for decades. Graeme Duff is the eighth generation of his family to become a farrier. He is now fully…
Read MoreResponsible drinking campaign arrives in Scotland
Tryanuary’s annual campaign to promote responsible drinking in local pubs and bars is coming to Edinburgh this weekend. The event was initially created as a response to campaigns promoting dry January. Tryanuary is now a yearly phenomenon encouraging special pub-based events and festivals to help boost pubs’ and independent beweries’ profiles throughout a challenging month…
Read MoreDissect medical history online for the first time
A new resource that allows people to delve easily for the first time into the fascinating world of medical history – including rare photographic collections and tales of grave robbers – has been launched by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The website archiveandlibrary.rcsed.ac.uk provides a catalogue of information that will enable visitors to view…
Read MorePeace events will mark 30 years since Lockerbie bombing
A rider on a white horse will join young people, parents and grandparents and others, carrying the flags of the nations which lost people in the Lockerbie bombing for a 30th anniversary Walk for Peace. The hill walk is one of three linked Journey Towards Peace events that focus on hope, kindness and the need…
Read MorePeriod farmhouse is an ideal home for a horse lover
A handsome period farmhouse in a private rural setting, offering plenty of equestrian potential, is now for sale. Overton Farmhouse is located in a private situation, around 1.5 miles from the village of Kirkliston, amidst the West Lothian countryside. The farmhouse presides over approximately 13 acres of picturesque paddock grazing and is accompanied by a…
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