Posts Tagged ‘shooting’
The man who destroyed Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat
Two of Edinburgh’s most famous landmarks are destroyed during the Festival in a new action adventure story from a Scots comedy writer. Earlier this week, Scottish Field reviewed Death on the Mile, a full-cast audio adventure story by Donald McLeary, from Rutherglen in South Lanarkshire. Donald co-writes award winning Radio 4 comedy Fags, Mags and…
Read MoreAn avian art exhibition two years in the making
An exhibition of work by one of Scotland’s top wildlife artists, created over two years, is set to go on display. Glen of the Lapwing by Keith Brockie will be on show from 1 September-3 October at the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club, in Aberlady, East Lothian. Keith has spent the past two years observing and painting…
Read MoreA new build home that’s already full of character
A detached bungalow set within a development of four homes in a peaceful semi-rural location with easy access to local amenities is now available. Rowan, at 4 Castleton Gardens, Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, is presented for sale by Bell Ingram. Sitting in a development of four bespoke homes designed by Fouin & Bell Partnership, the…
Read MoreDollar Academy is at the forefront of Scottish education
Dollar Academy, which celebrates its bicentenary year in 2018, remains one of Scotland’s best performing independent schools. Thanks to outstanding exam results and an inspiring ethos aimed at bringing out the best in every pupil, the school is highly regarded by parents with both boarding and day places in high demand. Dollar was named earlier…
Read MoreGrouse shooting season underway in Perthshire
Country sports enthusiasts took to Scotland’s moors today to mark the official start of the grouse shooting season – despite predictions that weather conditions are set to ruin prospects for this year. Forneth Moor in Perthshire echoed to the sound of shotguns this morning as a shooting party organised by the Scottish Country Sports Tourism…
Read MoreA coastal Highland castle can be yours for £3.9million
A 32 bedroom Scottish castle with views over the sea is for sale in the Highlands. Presented by Knight Frank, Ackergill Castle in Wick is a historic building in a spectacular coastal setting. At the heart is a 15th century tower, significantly extended in the 19th century and extensively refurbished and renovated in the 21st…
Read MoreExtreme weather hits the grouse shooting season
Young people, pensioners and migrant workers will lose out on over 500 days of seasonal work in the Lammermuir Hills this year due to cancelled grouse shooting, a new survey has found. Grouse shooting brings UK and international visitors to the region each year, providing a welcome economic injection to the local villages. However, extremes…
Read MoreParties unite to discuss best shooting practice
Shoot owners, keepers and representative organisations recently came together to discuss shoot management best practice. The British Game Alliance (BGA) brought together the various parties, with their auditing partners Acoura. The BGA undertook a pilot audit observed by the Countryside Alliance, Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) and British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC),…
Read MoreHave your say and vote in the Eat Game Awards
The public will soon have the chance to have their say and pick their favourites in the Eat Game Awards. Celebrating Wild British Produce, this is a brand-new initiative created by three leading British businesses, James Purdey & Sons Ltd, Boisdale Restaurants and Taste of Game, bringing together the shooting, game meat and hospitality sectors…
Read MoreWatch a video of this beautiful riverside property
A beautiful riverside home oozing charm and elegance is now available. Presented to the market by Clyde Property, 5 Mid Mill, is part of the Stanley Mills, Perthshire, nestled along the banks of the famous River Tay. This is a superb three bedroom (one en-suite) maisonette apartment boasting notably bright and spacious accommodation spread over…
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