Enjoy some jurassic larks in Scotland

They have been extinct for millions of years, but that doesn’t stop people having a fascination with dinosaurs. Dino fans will rushing to see Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, as it hits cinemas in the UK on 6 June, but before they can then take a trip to Scotland to explore its many paleontological links and…

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An insight into the life of a rare Scottish bird

Politicians and school pupils have been given a rare insight into the recovery of one of Scotland’s most loved and rarest birds – the black grouse. Murdo Fraser MSP joined landowners, Scottish Natural Heritage and government officials and Ardvreck School pupils for a tour around Strathbraan in Perthshire, which houses important numbers of black grouse.…

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New chief appointed for £6million global Scottish plan

The project director for a bold new £6 millionglobal marketing strategy for Scotland has been appointed. Cat Leaver takes on the role of project director for Brand Scotland from 3 July and will oversee international activity across VisitScotland, Scottish Development International and the Scottish Government. This includes overseeing the new global campaign Scotland is Now,…

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New regional posts for business pair Trevor and Simon

Two rural business owners have been newly elected by Scottish Land & Estates to serve as regional chairmen for the organisation. Trevor Jackson and Simon Houison Craufurd are to take up the chairmanship of the South East and South West regions respectively. Trevor is owner and operator of Charlesfield Farm at St Boswells near Melrose.…

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New head of policy is ready for land challenges

Scottish Land & Estates has appointed a new head of policy. Katy Dickson takes on the role as the land business sector faces a wide range of challenges in agriculture, rural business, land management, environment and conservation. Joining Scottish Land & Estates as a policy officer in 2014, Katy was later promoted to a senior…

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This summery selection of Bordeaux will sparkle at BBQs

Think all Bordeaux is red? Think again. Peter Ranscombe picks whites, rosé and fizz for spring and summer days. BORDEAUX has something of a dual identity. At the top end, it crafts some of the most-expensive wines on the planet, which sell for hundreds of pounds per bottle. Yet France’s best-known wine region is also…

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Falkirk Wheel ready for trans-Atlantic challenge

One of Scotland’s most iconic tourist attractions is to take part in a cross-Atlantic battle. The Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift is embarking upon a challenge to see how many canoes and kayaks it can hold at one time as part of a revolutionary festival on May 13. The Wheel has been…

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Opinion: Reaction to bird control is stark, raven mad

Scottish Countryside Alliance director Jamie Stewart shares his thoughts on raven control. In recent weeks, the Scottish Countryside Alliance and other land-based organisations welcomed the pragmatic approach taken by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) in the granting of a five-year research licence for raven control across part of Perthshire, to learn more about the impact of…

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Estates contributing to the Scottish economy

Scottish estates mean business more than pleasure, according to a speaker at Scottish Land & Estates’ AGM. And the overwhelming majority of Scotland’s 3000-plus rural estates are business ventures making a collective multi-million pound contribution to the economy. Estate businesses continue to be heavily involved in the primary rural industries of farming and forestry, as…

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Island cottage offers such impressive views

A stunning one and a half storey cottage with breathtaking views of Scotland’s dramatic scenery is on the market. Situated in the picturesque, rural settlement of Killiemore, on the Isle of Mull, Creach is blessed with unique views over Loch na Keal, the towering peaks of Ben More and the surrounding countryside. The cottage itself…

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