Today was a grey, cold and rainy/sleety day in Fife. We had two sets of experiences booked - one for falconry and archery. How do the birds behave when it's wet and windy and what do we do if the weather isn't good when you are booked to come to us for an experience?

Late spring in Scotland - April and May at Hammer Inn

The Harris hawk is not native to the UK, so why is it such a popular bird in UK falconry?

Celebrating the anniversary of Rhu’s arrival at Hammer Inn

Feather maintenance is a high risk business!

Happy Easter from Hammer Inn. Here’s how we celebrate it and why eggs are big news right now.

Eggs are one of our most popular foods and they’re familiar to everybody - especially at Easter - but how much do you really know about eggs?

Spring in Scotland - the wildflowers of Hammer Inn.

Hawking with a Gos and a Vizsla

A key member of our team, Fletcher the male peregrine…

How many birds of prey can you name that you can see in the wild in Scotland? Six? Maybe twelve? Perhaps more? 

Although perhaps most famous for its peregrine falcon, it may surprise you to know that Scotland is home to more than 20 varieties of bird of prey. This series introduces you to some of the birds of prey that you can see across Scotland. This post: the white-tailed sea eagle.

The Scottish Owl Centre in central Scotland is a brilliant place to visit for any owl lover but I’d highly recommend it to anyone interested in birds. Here are my 5 reasons to love it!

The Royal Highland Show at Ingliston by Edinburgh is a highlight of the farming and countryside calendar but you don’t have to be outdoorsy to enjoy this fantastic annual event. Here are our highlights from RHS 2018.

How many birds of prey can you name that you can see in the wild in Scotland? Six? Maybe twelve? Perhaps more? 

Although perhaps most famous for its peregrine falcon, it may surprise you to know that Scotland is home to more than 20 varieties of bird of prey. This series introduces you to some of the birds of prey that you can see across Scotland. This post: the merlin.

How many birds of prey can you name that you can see in the wild in Scotland? Six? Maybe twelve? Perhaps more? 

Although perhaps most famous for its peregrine falcon, it may surprise you to know that Scotland is home to more than 20 varieties of bird of prey. This series introduces you to some of the birds of prey that you can see across Scotland. This post: the red-tailed kite.

How many birds of prey can you name that you can see in the wild in Scotland? Six? Maybe twelve? Perhaps more? 

Although perhaps most famous for its peregrine falcon, it may surprise you to know that Scotland is home to more than 20 varieties of bird of prey. This series introduces you to some of the birds of prey that you can see across Scotland. This post: the tawny owl.

How many birds of prey can you name that you can see in the wild in Scotland? Six? Maybe twelve? Perhaps more? 

Although perhaps most famous for its peregrine falcon, it may surprise you to know that Scotland is home to more than 20 varieties of bird of prey. This series introduces you to some of the birds of prey that you can see across Scotland. This post: the sparrowhawk.

How many birds of prey can you name that you can see in the wild in Scotland? Six? Maybe twelve? Perhaps more? 

Although perhaps most famous for its peregrine falcon, it may surprise you to know that Scotland is home to more than 20 varieties of bird of prey. This series introduces you to some of the birds of prey that you can see across Scotland. This post: the kestrel.

How many birds of prey can you name that you can see in the wild in Scotland? Six? Maybe twelve? Perhaps more? 

Although perhaps most famous for its peregrine falcon, it may surprise you to know that Scotland is home to more than 20 varieties of bird of prey. This series introduces you to some of the birds of prey that you can see across Scotland. This post: the buzzard.