Traditional countryside activities delivered one-to-one by an experienced and scottish countryman for maximum engagement and entertainment

 
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Interested in wildlife/nature but want an expert guide by your side?

I’ve got 35+ years of experience & 5-star reviews

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Feeling burned out or just need some time-out from your every day routine?

Try fly-fishing, or a workshop, for the ultimate in relaxation!

Choose a ‘mindful’ activity

 

Have fun, learn something new, take photos, make memories.

 
 

I’m Steve Brazendale, The Scottish Countryman

 
 
 

I’ve got more than 35 years of expertise as a countryman and a passion for teaching people about the countryside.

I do this through unique experiences in archery, birds of prey, and fly-fishing.

I don’t combine bookings or mix groups, so I tailor your experience to you.

Whether you book as a single, a couple, a family or a group, your experience is always one-to-one with me.

 
 
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“The whole experience was just brilliant. I can’t recommend The Scottish Countryman enough.”
— Tripadvisor
 
 

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Here’s what my clients say about what I do:

 
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“A truly special experience. Steve was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his birds.

The archery session was also great fun - thank you!”

— H.G.

“What an amazing experience! I have gained a greater understanding for these beautiful creatures.

This should be on everyone's bucket list.”

— H.A.T.

“A fantastic, educational and exciting afternoon with Steve and his birds of prey! The highlight of our trip.

Thank you Steve, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with you.”

— E.H.

 
 
 

which experience would you like to try?

 
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Bird of Prey Experiences

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Archery Experiences

 
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Fly-fishing Experiences

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Workshop Experiences

 
 
 

I have countryside expertise you can trust and consult

 
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Countryside Consultant

For over 30 years, I worked with sporting estates across Scotland. If you’re buying an estate in Scotland, or you wish to review your estate’s productivity, I can help.

I advise on income streams for sporting estates :

  • deer management

  • forestry

  • hydro and biomass schemes

  • guest out door activities

 
 

You’ll also find me on Instagram

 
Something a little different for you to start the week - a 3D barn owl card! . This was made by a friend who has a custom cards business and:I think she's made a cracking job of the owl in attack mode. . What do you think? Know someone who'd like to receive this? Tag them to show them! . . . . . #thescottishcountryman #barnowls #barnowltrust #barnowlcard #customcards
Sunrise over the East Neuk. . Best time of the day?. . . . . . #thescottishcountryman #sunrise #sunriseovertheeastneuk
Good Monday morning to you! . Never mind the grumpy face, just look at those beautiful feathers! . Argyll's plumage is fabulous right now. His tail feathers grew back in and his wings are magnificent. . Not that he's willing to show them to you today 😜 . . . . . #thescottishcountrymansowls #thescottishcountryman #argyllthesnowyowl #snowyowl #owllove
Rhu's on his holidays this week, staying with my son. . The place is quiet without him but we still instinctively move things away from the edge of low tables for that swishy tail of his! . #tailswish . . . . . #thescottishcountryman #rhudogarhudog #rhuthehungarianvizsla #hungarianvizsla #hungarianvizslasofinstagram
Still some summer days to come, according to the forecast. . This is the view from the birds' weathering area out to their flying field and the farmer's field and the woods beyond. . It's a view I see every day and one of my favourites. . . . . . #thescottishcountryman #fifelife #lifeinfife #welcometofife
A work in progress... . A mews for a movie star. . . . . . #thescottishcountryman #wholivesinahouselikethis
A Monday morning moo for you, from Mabel and Joni, two of my neighbour's herd of limousin cows. . The herd has plenty of calves and they're such a good looking lot, they've been attracting dozens of people who stop as they drive past to take photos, trying to zoom in on them across the field. . But living just a field away and having Pete the Patterdale out with us for a walk means the cows come in close to see him so we can get close-ups 😁 . . . . . . #countrylifeinfife #welcometofife #thescottishcountryman #walkinginfife #limousin #limousincows #mabelthecow #redcows
Autumn's harvest 👌 . . . . . #thescottishcountryman #autumninscotland🍁 #autumnfruits #autumnberries #fruitsofautumn #apple #rosehip #pear #brambles
 
 
 
 
 
“An Incredible Experience!
I cannot recommend Steven’s operation more highly and I consider an afternoon with the Scottish Countryman a real “must do” if you’re lucky enough to find yourself in the East Neuk of Fife!”
— from Tripadvisor
 
 
 
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