TRADITIONAL COUNTRYSIDE PURSUITS

Archery, Fly-fishing, Falconry and Bird of Prey Experiences just for you/your group

 
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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!

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have fun, learn something new, 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, falconry 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 exclusively 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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ARCHERY

“Steve was a great teacher and a great pleasure to spend time with. He makes it good fun for all ages and abilities.

All social distancing measures in place so we felt very safe. It is very easy to find and not far outside St Andrews. Wonderful experience and great value for money, and would definitely book again if in the area!”

- Lisa

COMBINED

“Steven is knowledgable and the children easily followed the instructions for the archery with his guidance. This was such a fun activity racing to burst the balloons on the targets!

We all especially enjoyed the falconry. Steven’s knowledge of birds of prey and native birds was excellent, the session with the birds in flight is just a fantastic experience.”

- Scott

COMBINED

“Fantastic afternoon with the Scottish countryman mastering archery and handling some of the birds of prey.

Would highly recommend if you are visiting Fife! Great experience.”

- Jennifer

 
 
 

which experience would you like to try?

 
Fletcher the peregrine in flight - The Scottish Countryman

Bird of Prey Experiences

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Archery Experiences

 
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Fly-fishing Experiences

The Falconer's Workshop[ - The Scottish Countryman

Workshop Experiences

 
 
 
“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
 
 

You’ll also find me on Instagram

 
Halloween tonight 👻 In some cultures, owls were linked to witchcraft, death, and the supernatural. They were seen as omens of ill, portents of doom. Why? Nocturnal. Silent. White and ghost-like. Living in the shadows. Wise. Knowing. Spook
Experiences at The Scottish Countryman: ○ Archery ○ Bird of Prey ○ Combined archery/bird of prey ○ Owl ○ Falconer's workshop ○ Combined workshop/bird of prey ○ Hawking ○ Fishing ○ East Neuk Explorer boat trip* ○ B&B* Which of these have you don
Dawn skies over the flying field. This time tomorrow, I can be an hour later to catch the sunrise 😊 Enjoy your extra hour when the clocks go back tonight, UK folks! #clockschange #fallback #gmt
Thanks to a client of mine for this great photo of Ailsa, the Eagle Owl. It really shows off her wingspan and easy power. #eagleowlsofinstagram #eagleowls #owlexperience 📸 @tcsingh
If you come for an archery experience, you're welcome to help yourself to some of the apples in the orchard beside the archery field. I've had guests ask me if I could feed my team of birds of prey on apples, instead of meat. No. The answer is no,
October in the flying field. We are open all through the year, so long as the weather permits, so I'm still taking bookings for archery, fly-fishing and bird of prey experiences but the boat trips are now paused until spring.
Getting Altai out for a Pittormie Castle booking. He loves it there! #altaithegoldeneagle #goldeneagle #scottishfalconry
Lure wound and ready to go. Just watching the falcon make its climb and first turn. The art of flying of a falcon to the lure is rooted in patience and timing. It's choreography and it can go wrong! I've been thumped by a bird too fast or too ste
Harvesting in our surrounding fields. Countryside living gives a front row seat on seasons changing: the air changes, the light changes, the darkness changes.
 
 
 
 
 
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