The Argocat is an essential tool. Relied upon by rural workers across Scotland, the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is ideal for getting around the estate
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New Year new post
New Year new post. That’s the way it starts in 2024. We are four days in, and taking advantage of the quiet time to complete
New Book for Christmas
New Book for Christmas. On 16th December, 2023, I published my memoir. My latest book is called, ‘The Confessions and Life Lessons of a Country
Misty morning November landscape
Misty morning November landscape. Monday early morning mist travelled slowly across the landscape. The mist cloaked the hills and hid the loch as the sun
BDS visit Creag Meagaidh
BDS visit Creag Meagaidh. On Saturday 28th October 2023, members of the BDS (British Deer Society) Highland Branch visited the Creagh Meagaidh National Nature Reserve
The Stags are back
The Stags are back. The red deer rut seems to be drawing to a close. The wild stormy weather has probably hastened the end of
Red deer rut Scotland
Red deer rut Scotland. The red deer rut takes place in Autumn, in Scotland. Rutting stags are the mature red deer males challenging others and
Positive news for salmon
Positive news for salmon. Our salmon numbers have been in decline for decades. There are many factors responsible for their decline, from warming sea temperatures
Embracing October’s Autumn Palette
Embracing October’s Autumn Palette. It is one of the most spectacular months for colour and change. The slow and steady approach of winter can be
Over 55 years self-employed
Over 55 self-employed. If you are over fifty five, self-employed and online, what is your favourite platform for business, and for work? An article in
Is age the barrier?
Is age the barrier? It’s a subject I have pondered on quite a lot recently in my business. If you are a woman within my
Warm weather animal sightings
Warm weather animal sightings. During the unseasonably high temperatures, our wildlife will change behaviour and be more visible. Often the most active time for wildlife
Scotland’s stag stalking season
Scotland’s stag stalking season. The deer stalking season for stags starts on 1st July through to 20th October. It’s a busy time for deer stalkers
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Artificial Intelligence is the intelligence demonstrated by computers, as opposed to human or animal intelligence. It combines computer science and
Hot weather in the hills
Hot weather in the hills. June has been a record hot month, with high temperatures and very little rain. The land is drying out, hillside
Women in Wellies with Linda Mellor
Women in Wellies with Linda Mellor. Guest, Linda Mellor, enjoys a chat with Hannah and Charlotte in their popular twice-monthly podcast called ‘Women in Wellies’.
Game Fair book launch
Game Fair book launch. On June 30th at 2pm, my 2023 edition of my book, ‘For the Love of Country Sports’ will be launched. It
Photoshoot conditions worked together
Photoshoot conditions worked together to make it perfect. I was able to achieve exactly what I set out to do. When you work outdoors you
Women in Wellies Podcast
A new podcast launched today with Hannah Lloyd and Charlotte Gilfillan. In their first episode the hosts introduced themselves and gave an insight into their
January wet weather 2023
January wet weather has been a constant theme in 2023. Fields are sodden, burns have turned into fast-flowing rivers and hillside tracks have transformed into
Stag Stalking in remote Scotland (chapter 2)
Part 2 Stag stalking in remote Scotland, part 2. The continuation of stalking the final cull stag of the season. However the late October weather
Stag Stalking in remote Scotland (chapter 1)
Part 1 “Stag Stalking in remote Scotland. A few years ago, I stalked my first red deer stag on Corrievarkie, a remote estate on the
As old as the hills
“As old as the hills was written in the winter on 2021. People started seeking to connect with the outdoors and with nature. More folk
A short winter’s tale about remote living
Rural Scotland in the winter months “A short winter’s tale about remove living when weather watching is an addiction. During the winter months, the estate
Rural Estate Working Life during the winter months
Rural estate working life during the winter months is one of the toughest. The working life of an Estate chimes along to the tune of