Posts Tagged ‘rowing’
Master and commander – one man and his whale
Tom McClean has tamed the high seas, breaking records for his solo transatlantic crossings. Now the lifelong adventurer hopes to go one step further with his home-made whale-shaped craft, Moby. In 1969, aged just 26, Tom McClean became the first man to row solo, west to east, across the North Atlantic. Despite having no previous…
Read MoreRecord-breaking rower returns to Glenalmond
A former Glenalmond College pupil, who recently set five world records while rowing across one of the most treacherous stretches of water on the planet, is set to share his incredible story at an open day at his old school next month. Jamie Douglas-Hamilton, who is also founder of ACTIPH Water, is set to inspire…
Read MoreThe March 2020 edition of Scottish Field is out now
The March 2020 edition of Scottish Field is now available. In this packed issue, we head to the Borders. We meet Melrose teacher Tom Rawson and his pupils as they spearhead the fight against pollution along the Tweed, we discover a flock of Chilean flamingos that now call the Borders home, and a visit to…
Read MoreA six bedroom home with its own public bar
A unique opportunity to acquire a prominent detached Victorian villa situated in a prime beach-front location on Portobello promenade has arisen. Presented by Rettie and Co, the property, which offers outstanding panoramic views of the Edinburgh skyline, East Lothian and the Firth of Forth towards the Peaks of Fife beyond, currently operates as a successful…
Read MoreAn almighty roar for team BROAR
After over a month at sea, three Scottish brothers have set three World Records in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge – dubbed the toughest row in the world. Not only are they the fastest trio to ever have rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, beating the previous record by a whopping six days, they are also…
Read MoreNew festival to celebrate a Scottish river town
A new festival celebrating the history and heritage of a Scottish town is to be held later this year. The Dumbarton Festival, which will run from 4-7 June, will be part of celebrations for Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 2020. The packed programme will include a range of family friendly events celebrating the area’s…
Read MoreScots brothers set sail on world-record rowing attempt
More people have been into space or climbed Mount Everest than have rowed across the Atlantic. But three Scots today began their mission to join this select group. The MacLean brothers, known as ‘Broar’, will spend the next 40-60 days rowing two hours on, one hour off, across shark-infested waters and shipping lanes. During their…
Read MoreEdinburgh entrepreneur sets off on world’s ‘Impossible Row’
I love nothing more than an adventure story. Even better, tales of real-life explorers intent on pushing the physical and mental boundaries of mankind. Trading in his day job for three weeks and embarking on an epic mission of his own is Jamie Douglas-Hamilton from Edinburgh, founder of Actiph Water. Alongside five team members, Jamie…
Read MoreMeet the brave Scots brothers rowing the Atlantic
When three brothers from Edinburgh decided to row across the Atlantic, their fundraising drive saw them pillaging West Coast distilleries for whisky. Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan MacLean have decided to embark upon one of the most gruelling physical challenges out there – the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. An incredible 3,000 miles long, the trio will…
Read MoreWhat a chance – to bartend in the Canary Islands
Talisker whisky are offering one lucky bartender the opportunity to win the bar job of a lifetime; to host the Wildest Bar in the World. The successful applicant will embark on an all expenses elemental adventure to La Gomera, in the Canary Islands, where they will run the Talisker Wilderness Bar – hidden in a…
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