What's in our Country Market and Sporting Sale?

Our annual auction, The Country Market and Sporting Sale, is due to start on 5th April and we're delighted to announce that the auction catalogue is live now.

Since its inception several years ago, the auction has raised thousands of pounds for our vital work in championing the magnificent moorlands across the UK.

The Lots for our exciting catalogue come from a plethora of generous donors and comprise an enticing list where there's something for everyone on every budget.

So, what's available? Our Director, Katrina, has made a short video to give you a taste of some of the Lots...

As you can see, we've a line up of everything from luxury adventures across the world to European city breaks, traditional country pursuits, items for gardening lovers and wine connoisseurs alike, all the way through to signed books and original artwork.

The eclectic mix on offer means that the Country Market and Sporting Sale is the ideal place to treat yourself to an experience of a lifetime, to buy some time in the idyllic Scottish countryside, or to obtain of a money-can't-buy gift for a loved one. And if that wasn't reason enough, all proceeds go towards the continued running of The Heather Trust and our valuable work.

Interested? You can find a full list of the auction Lots on our dedicated auction site, and if you haven't already, you can register now in order to be able to bid when the auction starts on 5th April.

Make sure you're following our new Heather Trust Facebook page, as it's there that we'll be releasing more information and details of further Lots as they become available.

Happy bidding!

View our auction Lots

"I shared a Coke with a Maasai warrior" - Get to know Katrina Candy

Katrina at home in Perthshire with one of her dogs

To mark Employee Appreciation Day, we decided to sit down with members of The Heather Trust team and ask them some questions, so you can get to know them better.

Katrina is Director of The Heather Trust and our most recent addition to the staff, having started at the end of January 2024.

So, Katrina, what’s your favourite thing about working for the Heather Trust?

Having the opportunity to make a positive tangible difference to our incredible landscape – that’s quite an honour.

What do you hope to achieve for the Trust this year?

I have a (growing) list and eager to get ideas off my desk and into action! We have a number of key events to deliver in 2024 and I am very keen to increase awareness and membership of the Trust across the UK and beyond. There are also a number of collaborations I am exploring, which could bring exciting new opportunities for us. Watch this space.

What event or project are you most looking forward to in 2024?

Overall I am excited to connect (and reconnect) with the many and varied people involved in the management of the upland environment. There are so many diverse interests, organisations, businesses and groups which I think the Trust can readily work with to benefit our magnificent moorlands.

This all sounds quite exciting! But, enough about work for a moment... how would your friends describe you?

I guess that depends on what friends and what day (!) but I think all would agree on creative, driven, caring, focussed, fun/funny and busy!

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself?

I have climbed a glacier, ridden an elephant through the Thai jungle, swum with wild dolphins in the Pacific Ocean and shared a Coke with a Maasai warrior.

Describe your ideal Sunday...

It would begin with no alarm clock, a leisurely breakfast with my family before heading off on a long walk in the countryside or the beach with the dogs. Maybe a dip in the sea (followed by a hot chocolate) before heading home for dinner, a very cold glass of Sancerre and a movie.

Do you have a hobby or past time?

I dabble a bit with various arts and crafts (from watercolours to upholstery), I enjoy writing and reading books, films, hillwalking and travel.

If you’re not at work or home, you will most likely be found…?

Out with my dogs or visiting friends and family.

Sounds great. Anything else we should know about you?

I have authored three children’s books on different aspects of land management.

HT Update Day - Full details!

The full itinerary for our Update Day has been announced

You may have been wondering exactly what the event has in store for you as an attendee of our Heather Trust annual Update Day, and now we're pleased to reveal the full details.

As usual, the day includes a fascinating site visit, this time at Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, a hearty lunch and lively afternoon discussion session, as well as a small amount of Heather Trust Charity business.

A snippet of the itinerary - click for full details

Click above for full details of the day's itinerary. This will take you to our eventbrite booking page where you can book a ticket for either part or all of the day.

We hope to see you there!

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