Posts Tagged ‘Rural’
Businesses advised on how to bring in more tourists
Highlighting the importance of the rural tourism economy was the focus of a recent seminar. Organised by VisitScotland, it was attended by around 70 representatives from businesses in the east of Aberdeenshire. The imposing 800-year-old fortress of Fyvie Castle was the backdrop to the agri-tourism event, at which delegates had the opportunity to hear from…
Read MoreSouth Africa’s old vines: in the ground and in the glass
Protecting old vines in South Africa not only reaps benefits during water shortages but also pays dividends for drinkers, as Peter Ranscombe reports. AS SOON as you land at Cape Town airport, it’s impossible not to be struck by how much the recent water shortages have hit the city, with posters inside the terminal warning…
Read MoreRural stories from all over Scotland back on TV
Stories from the length and breadth of Scotland return in a new series tonight. The first of 12 episdoes of Landward begins tonight on BBC One Scotland, with presenters Dougie Vipond, Arlene Stuart, Euan McIlwraith and Anne Lundon. Also re-joining the programme is chef Nick Nairn, gathering the finest Scottish ingredients from land and sea…
Read MoreClose encounters of the Scottish kind
Scotland is flying high when it comes to spooky UFO sightings. There’s plenty out of this world reports to note, if you believe in things from another world. We round-up nine of the best known. The Robert Taylor Incident This is considered one of the most significant ‘close UFO encounters’ in Scotland. On November 9,…
Read MoreVehicle tracks are ruining Scotland’s beautiful sights
A coalition of nine leading Scottish environmental organisations is calling for stronger laws to protect the country’s most iconic landscapes from damaging vehicle tracks. Scottish Environment LINK Hilltracks sub-group has published its Changing Tracks report – following three years of gathering evidence into whether planning legislation is effectively managing the development of the highly-visible tracks.…
Read MoreAwards are holding out for a rural hero
The search is now on for a hero of Scotland’s rural life. Each year the Scottish Rural Awards honours someone or a group which has made a huge difference to others. The Rural Hero category aims to highlight rural Scotland’s unsung heroes and community champions. This individual will have worked for the greater benefit of…
Read MoreProminent Borders firm gives rugby support
One of the Scottish Borders’ most prominent rural businesses is to lends its support to a sporting institution in a new partnership announced for this season. Charlesfield Farms, based at Saint Boswells, has become the main sponsor of Melrose Rugby for season 2018-2019. The tie-up between Charlesfield and Melrose cements a long relationship between the…
Read MoreSpecial roadshows for farmers are lined-up
Scottish farmers are to be offered advice on everything from accounting to writing a will at roadshows which are to be held around the country. The series of Planning for the Future events have been organised by the Scottish Government’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS), in collaboration with NFU Scotland (NFUS) and the Scottish Land Commission.…
Read MoreCelebrating the best Scottish rural employers
Scottish businesses based in rural areas which are looking to grow and look after their staff and communities are at the heart of the Scottish Rural Awards’ Rural Employer title. The Rural Employer category is designed to acknowledge companies which actively seek to attract, invest in, retain and reward talent. The winning business in this…
Read MoreCountryside views from a charming Scottish cottage
A Scottish home with a breathtaking rural outlook from the edge of a golf course is now for sale. Drumnagrain, at Ballindalloch, Moray, is presented to the market by Galbraith. Drumnagrain is a charming detached cottage located in a stunning elevated position overlooking Strath Avon and Ben Rinnes. Built predominantly from harled stone under a…
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