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Interested in wildlife and nature but feel under-confident in the countryside?

Looking for a gift for someone who likes the outdoors or trying something new?

Want an unusual and entertaining activity you can do with friends, family or colleagues?

Overwhelmed and need to recharge your batteries and win back some headspace?

 
 

I’m Steve Brazendale, The Scottish Countryman.

I have more than 35 years of expertise and a passion for teaching people about the countryside.

I do this through one-to-one and group experiences in archery, falconry, fly-fishing and countryside way. I also run countryside retreats.

 
 

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.

 
 
 
 

Falconry

falconry with steve brazendale, the scottish countryman

falconry with steve brazendale, the scottish countryman

Archery

archery with steve brazendale, the scottish countryman

archery with steve brazendale, the scottish countryman

Consultancy

Steve Brazendale, the scottish countryman

Steve Brazendale, the scottish countryman

 

Our latest posts on Instagram

 
If you follow my Facebook page, you'll already know that Jim, the young merlin, died at the weekend. . There's no obvious reason why and he seemed to have fully recovered from the buzzard attack so it came as a shock and a huge disappointment when he suddenly shut down. . Smaller falcons can be tricky because there's little margin for error in their very tiny weights but Jim was fat as butter. . Sorry for the bad news 😕 . . . . . #thescottishcountryman #jimthemerlin #merlinfalcon #jackmerlin
All my gloves are hanging up but I'm not hanging up the gloves any time soon! 😉 . The Scottish Countryman birds of prey and falconry expriences are available all winter and we'll be launching our Christmas vouchers and a special offer later this week. . Who do you know that would love to put on a glove? . No previous experience necessary but an educational and engaging time is guaranteed. . . . . . #thescottishcountryman #putonaglove #trysomethingnew #falconryinfife #falconry #falconersglove #glove #birdofpreyexperience #vouchers #tryfalconry #falconryworkshop #thefalconer
Archery is one on of our most popular activities for family groups. . No matter the level of experience at the outset, from none to some to expert, the competition at the end is always entertaining and hard-fought! . And when we say "unlimited arrows", we mean it. . . . . . #thescottishcountryman #archery #familyfun #fife4kids #fifexperience #crail #thingstodointheholidays #thingstodoincrail #thingstodoaftergolf #bowsandarrows #unlimitedarrows #haveagoatarchery
You know Fletcher, don't you? He's our male (tiercel) peregrine and a firm favourite on the team. . We've had Fletcher since 2008, when we first started offering falconry to the public and he's been a brilliant showman for the last 10 years, flying his heart out in displays and for experiences. . He's called Fletcher because the name referred to an arrow-maker in medieval times. Any time this Scottish peregrine dives in a fast stoop, he makes an arrow shape so that's why he's called Fletcher! . (The fletch is actually the tail of an arrow - traditionally made with feathers - to make it fly further and straighter.) . You can mix birds and arrows in our combined archery and falconry experience - just £60 for 2-3 hrs of entertainment and education! Slots available throughout winter and discounts for groups of 5 or more. . Any questions about Fletcher or our archery and falconry experience - just ask in the comments 😀
A fine day and a rest day - perfect. No bookings today so a first day off for me in ages. Lovely! . Where's good for a carvery lunch in the East Neuk? . . . . . #thescottishcountryman #eastneuk #fifeexperience #carverylunch #recommendationsplease
Gearing up for tomorrow afternoon's rugby game - can't wait! 🏉 . 🎶Oh flower of Scotland...🎶 . #thescottishcountryman #ohflowerofscotland #thistle #giantthistle #SRU #allezlesbleus #goscotland #asone
Scotland's Autumn colours are fabulous. The sun is lower in the sky so the light shifts on the horizon and forces a change of perspective. . A change down, and in, a change to let you absorb colour and details. The plants are stunning - dead or alive. . Some autumnal shades to begin with, but swipe to see a giant thistle still in its glorious technicolour.
October and November can deliver some great walking weather in Scotland. This was me on the Fife coastal path last October - a stunning view under blue skies. . . . . . #thescottishcountryman #getoutsidemore #fifecoastalpath #october ##autumnal #walkingweather #exploreonfoot #fifeexperiences #fife