Field Archery Glossary (A–Z) A plain-English guide to the terms used in Scottish field archery This glossary explains common field archery terms used throughout our beginner guides. It’s written for archers shooting field archery in and around Edinburgh, [...]

The Archer’s Mind: Focus, Patience and the Scottish Landscape Why the Mind Matters More Than the Gear Bows and arrows are tools. The real engine of your shooting is your mind. In field archery, where every target sits [...]

Essential Kit Checklist for Scottish Field Archery The Basics – Without These You’re Not Shooting 1) Bow Match your chosen style (barebow, longbow, compound, etc.). Check string, limbs and fixings before you leave home. 2) Arrows Bring at [...]

Course Etiquette & Fieldcraft: Being the Archer Everyone Wants in Their Group Why Etiquette Matters Field archery is social: you’ll spend hours walking, shooting and scoring with your group. Good manners make the day smooth; poor manners make [...]

Archery Weatherproofing: Staying Dry, Warm and Accurate in Scotland The Scottish Forecast: Expect the Unexpected In Scotland you can start in sunshine, shoot through hail and finish in drizzle — all in one afternoon. Preparation keeps you comfortable [...]

Field Archery Maths: Scoring Without Losing the Will to Live Why Scoring Matters Scoring isn’t only about winners — it’s how you track improvement. Field archery uses different scoring systems depending on the round so knowing what applies [...]

Tournament Tales: How to Survive Your First Competition Before You Even Get There Check the format: Field, Hunter, Animal, 3D (or a mix) Find out whether distances are marked or unmarked Make sure your kit fits your division/style [...]

Safety First: Avoiding Injuries and Angry Archers Why Safety Matters More Than Your Score Field archery involves sharp objects flying fast through outdoor terrain that isn’t always predictable. The safety rules aren’t optional — they exist so everyone [...]

3D Archery in Scotland: Bringing the Wild to the Woods What Is 3D Archery? 3D archery swaps flat target faces for life-sized foam animals. You might see stags, boar, turkeys, wolves and occasionally something exotic that has clearly [...]