Cask and Still Magazine

1 week ago | scottishfield.co.uk | Ellie Forbes

Wild salmon numbers in Scotland have declined to such an extent that conservation stocking may be the only option to stop the complete loss of the threatened populations, experts have warned. A groundbreaking new study by the River Carron Conservation Association (RCCA) found fish stocked as eggs or juveniles survive to return as adults and in some years account for more than 50% of the rod catch.

2 weeks ago | scottishfield.co.uk | Ellie Forbes

Founder of crime writing festival Bloody Scotland, Gordon J. Brown, talk about his love of Stephen King, why he could never finish Lord of the Rings, and the latest book from Denzil Meyrick after his death. The first book I remember reading:Although I read The Famous Five and The Secret Seven when I was young, the first book that really sticks in mind was The Hardy Boys – What Happened At Midnight. I loved the series. The idea that boys could get involved in grown up crime cases was magical.

2 weeks ago | scottishfield.co.uk | Ellie Forbes

Tim Maddams, formerly Head Chef at the River Cottage Canteen, grew up in Wiltshire. He cooked in professional kitchens with Fergus Henderson, Alistair Little, Marco Pierre White and Mark Hix before moving to Moray in 2020 where he continues teaching, cooking and consulting on ethical, sustainable local food. Tim will be attending this year’s Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair, which takes place from 4-6 July at Scone Palace in Perthshire.

2 weeks ago | scottishfield.co.uk | Ellie Forbes

Only 11 families have ever owned it, but now Methven Castle – once home to Margaret Tudor, the Queen of Scotland – is on the market. Set in rural Perthshire, the medieval property is one of Scotland’s foremost royal castles and comes with a wealth of history. From 1100 the castle was owned by the De-Mowbray Family who later sided with the English in the War of Independence. After the battle of Bannockburn in 1314, Robert the Bruce confiscated it and gave the castle to his daughter, Marjorie Bruce.

2 weeks ago | scottishfield.co.uk | Ellie Forbes

Renowned artist and extreme sports enthusiast, Douglas Roulston, has unveiled his largest solo exhibition to date – inspired by his adventures around some of Scotland’s most remote landscapes. The Odyssey Within is the most extensive exhibition Scottish landscape artist Douglas has put together and will be on show at Strathearn Gallery, in Crieff this month.