Posts Tagged ‘shooting’
Ladies’ shooting club marks its successful third year
Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags enjoy a whole weekend of celebrations for their third birthday. Scotland’s premier ladies clay shooting club celebrated in style with exclusive use of Raemoir House. The ladies enjoyed a delicious four course dinner, luxury overnight stay followed by a Sunday ladies clay shoot. Mhairi Morriss, owner of Jomm Events and founder…
Read MoreStar Wars actor Denis Lawson talks life, the universe and everything
When Scots actor Denis Lawson was cast as ace rebel pilot Wedge Antilles in Star Wars, it was a role that would change his life. The Crieff-raised actor went on to become known across the world, for his roles in Star Wars films A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi,…
Read MoreScottish nominations wanted for the Eat Game Awards
Scottish entries are wanted for an exciting new award launching in the shooting, game meat and hospitality sectors. The Eat Game Awards are taking nominations now for 2018, celebrating all that is best about wild British produce, writes Olivia Dobson. The Eat Game Awards are calling on the general public to nominate their favourite game meat business or…
Read MoreScotland’s natural game larder celebrates those famous grouse
Scotland’s natural game larder is being celebrated as part of Great British Game Week. Running until November 26, grouse is a popular addition to the menu. Having once thought of as food only for the privileged few, grouse has grown in popularity on the back of Scotland’s top chefs championing the use of it on…
Read MoreHigh demand from international buyers for Scottish sporting estates
Scottish sporting estates are being snapped up by overseas buyers – especially Europeans – thanks to the weak pound. Leading independent property consultancy, Galbraith, reports that international buyers, particularly from the continent, are continuing to purchase sporting estates in Scotland. But this is not only due to the fall in the value of sterling, but…
Read MoreSporting estate landowners reminded over rates revaluations
Landowners of sporting estates are being urged to be savvy and make sure they don’t pay unnecessary fees amid concerns surrounding the revaluation of sporting rates. Sporting rates were first introduced in 1854 under the Lands Valuation (Scotland) Act and require land to be included in the Valuation Roll. Shootings and deer forests were excluded…
Read MoreProperty is up for grabs at locations near Outlander shooting spots
Outlander is one of the most popular TV shows in the world, with fans in all four corners of the globe. Fans travel from overseas to Scotland, to see many of the stunning locations which are featured in the series. For those who haven’t caught it yet, Outlander is based on the novels by Diana…
Read MoreBuying in a syndicate to secure the rural dream
Many dream of owning a country estate in which they can spend time with family and friends and enjoy a host of pursuits. However, more often than not the price of such a purchase can be beyond the grasp of many families. In addition, potential owners might find it hard to justify when the reality is they may…
Read MoreMusto announced best Country Clothing & Footwear 2017 at Beta International
Earlier this week, outdoor clothing brand, MUSTO, won best Country Clothing & Footwear 2017 at Beta International for their Women’s Lightweight Machine Washable Tweed GORE-TEX®. This women’s tweed jacket is exceptional. Not only is it made in a tweed that can be machine washed without it discolouring or becoming rough, this jacket is completely waterproof. The…
Read MoreTennis star Andy Murray meets his basketball idol Luol Deng in Miami
Double Grand Slam tennis champion Andy Murray jumped at the chance to shoot some hoops with one of his sporting idols, Luol Deng, as the world famous sports stars hit the basketball court in Miami. As part of Standard Life’s Mastering Your Dreams campaign, former Miami Heat season ticket holder Murray, the current world No.2…
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