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

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

Looking for 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?

Quick links to some of our featured experiences

 
 
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Steven brazendale, the scottish countryman, with his terrier on the hill in morvern, n/w scotland

Steven brazendale, the scottish countryman, with his terrier on the hill in morvern, n/w scotland

 
 

I’m Steve Brazendale, The Scottish Countryman

 
 

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

I do this through one-to-one and group experiences in falconry, archery, fly-fishing and countryside ways.

 
 

The Scottish Countryman’s experiences

Fletcher the peregrine

Birds of Prey

Archery Bull's Eye Butt

Archery

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Fly-fishing

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Countryside Consultant

 
 

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.

 
 
 

My latest posts on Instagram

 
Mindfulness to the max! Whatever mindfulness means 😂 . . . . . #thescottishcountryman #standrewsanglingclub #cameronreservoir #fishinginscotland #flyfishingexperience #spendadayfishing #mindfulnessinfishing #standrews #thingstodoaftergolf #thingstodooutdoors #thingstodointheeastneuk
Spring has definitely been in evidence this week, if not always in the air temperatures! It's been good weather for outdoor activities at the @fairmontstandrews, though, with some really lovely families showing up for archery and birds of prey sessions. Thanks to those that have come along so far and I look forward to meeting you, if you plan to come tomorrow 😎 . . . . . #thescottishcountryman #thescottishcountrymandayout #fairmontstandrews #thingstodointheholidays #easterholidayactivities #birdofpreyexperience #archeryexperience #timeout #timeoutdoors #easteractivities #welcometofife #fife4kids #standrewsweekend #visitstandrews #stayatthefairmontstandrews
Ailsa at the Fairmont, St Andrews. . Handling sessions going on now and archery on this afternoon. It's a gorgeous spring day, too! . . . . . #eagleowl #thescottishcountryman #thescottishcountrymansowls @fairmontstandrews
Archery and birds of prey in glorious spring weather today @fairmontstandrews . Looking forward to a great turnout of Easter holiday visitors 😎 . . . . . #fairmontstandrews #thescottishcountryman #whattodointheeasterholidays #birdsofprey #archeryinfife #archeryexperience
Who remembers Sidney?! . Sid is a melanistic barn owl. . Melanism occurs rarely in nature - and usually leads to infanticide by the confused parent/s - but it's considered special enough to selectively breed for it in captivity. . Sid went to another falconer for a breeding programme but he was a popular member of the team whilst we had him. . . . . . #thescottishcountryman #thescottishcountrymansowls #barnowlsofinstagram #melanisticbarnowl #owlexperience #barnowls #barnowl #sidders #sidtheowl #owlstagram_feature