The Strathearn Snapper

28/05/2026

Great choice for this year’s Chieftain!

Tickets are on sale now for Crieff Highland Gathering on August 16th 😊

We’re delighted to announce that Jimmy Tainsh has been appointed Chieftain of the 2026 Crieff Highland Games, taking place on Sunday 16th August at Market Park.

A lifelong supporter of the Games and a hugely respected figure throughout Crieff and Strathearn, Jimmy has quietly supported local organisations and community events for decades through both his personal involvement and the Tainsh family business.

On accepting the role, Jimmy said, “I was genuinely shocked when I was asked and feel it is a very special honour. The Games have always meant a great deal to me and my family.”

Chairman Iain Dewar added, “Jimmy perfectly represents the values and traditions of the Crieff Highland Games and we are absolutely delighted he has agreed to become our Chieftain for 2026.”

We look forward to welcoming everyone to another fantastic day celebrating Highland sport, music and tradition.

For tickets please visit our website https://www.crieffhighlandgathering.com/

27/05/2026

Midweek musing on being a small business and not taking proper holidays because you feel like you are on holiday anyway and you don’t like letting people down! 🤔

21/05/2026

Humans in nature is always a good thing so today I visited the Nowhere Sauna at Comrie Croft to do a bit of humaning in nature!

I’m not one for saunas normally - I find I can’t stay in them for too long - but this one is on my doorstep.

The earliest of their time slots - 11am - suited me well, giving me a lovely break in between client meetings.

It’s normally £15 per person for the communal booking but they had a super deal on for Thursdays in May so it was only £5 - amazing value!

We were also attended to by Laura, who made a herbal infusion to put on the coals which smelled delightful, and she had the fire pit ready for us after our session.

We didn’t get a chance to try out the willow whisk or a mud face mask!
Next time though! 🌿🌿🌿