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
Category: Scottish writing
Happy St Andrews Day
Happy St Andrew’s Day. It’s the 30 November 2023, and it’s St Andrew’s day here in Scotland
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
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
Do you love windy weather?
Do you love windy weather? The windy weather shakes things up and brings about thoughts of change. In this sense, wind can be defined as
Burns night
Burns night is held tonight, 25th January. Robert or Rabbie Burns was born on this date in 1759. Tonight, his life and work is celebrated
Sunlight beckons us in
Sunlight beckons us in. This afternoon’s deer feed and the light was glorious. The air temperature was well below freezing but there was hardly a
January is the first month
January is the first month of the year. It was established as the first month of the year by the Roman Calendar. The Anglo-Saxons called
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
self-care is the only resolution
Self-care is the only resolution you will need. On second thoughts, and in addition to self-care, a healthy dash of inspiration should be added. Each
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
Inspiration for the new year
After the festive season, many of us seek out Inspiration for the new year ahead. What’s more, if inspiration strikes, then it is an opportunity
January sunlight on snow and winter warmth
January sunlight on snow and winter warmth. The January sunlight is a rare sight so far. Admittedly, it is only 2nd of the month but
Hello New Year 2023, I am ready!
Hello New Year 2023, I am ready is about preparation. 31st December is always a planned quiet day. It’s a time look back at the
December wintry weather
As we head towards the end of 2022 the wintry weather of December continues to slow down life on some routes in highland Perthshire. Snowy
Magical winter
Winter is my favourite time of year, I love the dark nights, changeable weather, extreme cold and the snow. The magical winter months offer us