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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Marshall stands tall to make US Seniors golf showdown
Dereham golfer Andrew Marshall has played his way into this month's US Senior Open (Image: Rushmer PR) Norfolk golfer Andrew Marshall is bound for the U.S Senior Open after battling through a qualifier in North Carolina, writes Tony Rushmer. Marshall fired a three-under-par round of 69 to finish runner-up in a field of more than 60 players at River Landing Golf Club. Advertisement His strong performance meant he became one of seven to make it through to the $4million seniors showdown, which will be staged from June 26-29 at The Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado. Marshall completed the opening nine holes of the qualifier in level par, trading an early bogey for a birdie at the par-5 eighth hole. The Dereham Golf Club member surged through the gears in the second half of his round and from the 13th hole peeled off three straight birdies, which proved decisive. Then he stood tall through the closing three holes to earn his spot in the second seniors major of the season. Marshall, 51, said: 'I hit some solid shots under a bit of pressure. I didn't drop anything – I nearly did on 16 but holed a 10-footer for my par. Then I hit a good shot with a 3-rescue – like a hybrid – into about 15 feet at the 17th, a long par-3. Advertisement 'The 18th is their signature hole and you have to hit it at least 260 yards to get past the corner. Then I had 131 to a tight left flag into a stiff breeze and thought 'You haven't got to be a hero this week, just knock it on and two-putt'. 'So I punched a 9-iron just right of the hole to about 15 feet away and dollied it down to tap in. I was more than happy.' He can now look forward to rubbing shoulders with elite over-50s stars such as Ernie Els, Lee Westwood and Padraig Harrington. Not that the experience will unsettle Marshall, who came up through the Norfolk County Golf Union ranks before enjoying a successful European Tour career. Advertisement He said: 'I think I've proved I'm more than capable of playing against some of those guys.' Marshall competes mainly on the Legends Tour and before returning to the US at the end of the month is set to tee up in Greece next week. He also has events on home soil to look forward to, such as the Senior Open at Sunningdale at the end of July. He said: 'I feel very positive. It's nice to be playing well with some big events around the corner.'
Edinburgh Reporter
22-05-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Edinburgh Marathon Runners to receive free pizza at Edinburgh Street Food
The popular Leith Street venue offers complimentary Neapolitan pizza to Edinburgh Marathon participants running this Sunday. Marathon runners crossing the finish line at this year's Edinburgh Marathon Festival will have another reason to celebrate – a free pizza waiting for them at one of the city's most popular food destinations. Edinburgh Street Food, the permanent street food market located beside the OMNi Centre on Leith Street, will be offering complimentary margherita pizzas to all half and full marathon participants this Sunday, May 25th, from 3 pm to 10 pm. The initiative, run in partnership with newly arrived vendor Razzo Pizza Napoletana, aims to reward the thousands of runners who will complete either the 13.1-mile half marathon or the full 26.2-mile course through Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. 'Community is at the heart of everything we do at ESF, and what better way to give back to the brilliant runners raising awareness and donations for worthy causes, than to invite them down for what's widely regarded as Edinburgh's best pizza – on us!' says Andrew Marshall, CEO and Co-Founder of Edinburgh Street Food. Razzo Pizza Napoletana, which joined the Edinburgh Street Food family in March, specialises in authentic Neapolitan-style pizza made with quality Italian ingredients and traditional aerated dough techniques. The timing couldn't be better for hungry runners seeking post-race fuel. To claim their free pizza, runners must wear their official 2025 EMF finishers' t-shirt to the venue. Upon arrival, they'll collect a token from the host, which can then be exchanged for either a classic or vegan margherita pizza at the Razzo counter. Additional toppings and upgrades will be available for purchase. The street food market, which can accommodate over 600 diners across indoor and outdoor seating areas, will be operating as usual from midday on Sunday. With 11 food vendors and three bars under one roof, it provides ample space for runners to celebrate with friends and family while enjoying the post-race atmosphere. The venue's central location on Leith Street (EH1 3AU) makes it easily accessible for runners finishing at Musselburgh, providing a convenient spot to unwind after the challenging course through Edinburgh's streets. This community-focused gesture reflects Edinburgh Street Food's commitment to supporting local events and participants, particularly those fundraising for charitable causes through their marathon efforts. The offer runs until 10 pm, giving runners plenty of time to make their way to the venue after completing their race. For those still hungry after their complimentary pizza, the full range of vendors and bars will be available throughout the evening, making Edinburgh Street Food a natural gathering point for the marathon community to celebrate their achievements. Like this: Like Related
The National
30-04-2025
- The National
Unhabited Hebridean island owners launch ambitious biodiversity plan
Ronay Island, located off the east coast of Uist, will see extensive surveying this summer, with the aim to gain an comprehensive understanding of the island's current state of biodiversity. Andrew Marshall, co-owner of Ronay Island and founder of Carlowrie Group. said that he aims to take a "multi-generational approach" to caring for the land. The island has the remnants of ancient settlements with a long history of diverse land-use, including seaweed harvesting and livestock grazing. The surveys will support targeted regeneration efforts and act as progression measure as the project goes ahead. READ MORE: Popular Loch Lomond attraction to reopen after shock closure last year Ronay has a 35.5km coastline, the equivalent distance of driving from Glasgow to Stirling, which faces limited seed sources, overgrazing of herbivores, and minimal natural regeneration. Marshall said it is not uncommon to witness red deer swim between neighbouring islands Grimsay and North Uist to Ronay Island. To aid in the restoration of natural habitats, the team will embark on a robust deer management plan and explore innovative approaches to land management. It is well documented that Scotland is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. According to the Biodiversity Intactness Index, Scotland is ranked 212th out of 240 countries globally, with research seeing in the past decade alone, almost half of all Scottish wildlife species have declined in abundance. "We know this is not a matter of ;winding back the clock'," Marshall (above) conceded, adding: "But is an opportunity to create a resilient, species-rich island that will benefit all, long past our own lifetimes.' Partners of the project include Northwoods Rewilding Network, RePlanet, and a purposely-formed steering committee of local stakeholders. The steering committee includes the owners of local accommodation and tourism business Langass Lodge, the operators of local wildlife tour company Lady Anne Wildlife Cruises, the founder of Love Gaelic language courses, a specialist in woodland conservation, and other interested parties. "There is a lot of potential to increase the existing biodiversity on Ronay Island, and we can already see nature attempting to make a comeback despite many years of extensive grazing, but it will need human intervention to help these natural processes thrive," Marshall said. READ MORE: Campaigners stage Donald Trump protest near Turnberry golf course Marshall expects to make a range of Ronay Island products, using wild-grown seaweed and quality venison, for people to experience a slice of the wild and rugged Ronay Island from their own homes. Already, Carlowrie Castle near Edinburgh has been serving Ronay venison to guests. The castle's head gardener has been exploring the benefits of the nutrient-rich Ronay seaweed as fertiliser on the estate. Marshall said: 'What we're doing on Ronay Island is a fantastic opportunity to show others that environmental regeneration can be done in a way that benefits local communities and the planet in a lasting and robust way. It is a big undertaking and something my business partner and I have been interested in for a long time. We're thrilled to be on this journey making it happen.'
The Herald Scotland
30-04-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Owners of remote Scottish island announce rewilding plans
However, today it contends with limited seed sources, overgrazing of herbivores, and minimal natural regeneration. Since purchasing the island in 2023, the owners have spent considerable time researching and understanding how a robust environmental regeneration initiative can realise the island's full potential and contribute to community, environmental, and economic wellbeing. Andrew Marshall, co-owner of Ronay Island and founder of Carlowrie Group says: 'We're taking a multi-generational approach to caring for the land and have partnered with a range of organisations and individuals to support our mission. We know this is not a matter of 'winding back the clock', but is an opportunity to create a resilient, species-rich island that will benefit all, long past our own lifetimes.' READ MORE: New unit to promote cooperation between landowners, developers and communities Scotland's largest community solar farm gets green light Call to halt huge Scottish Borders tree planting scheme The project has support from the Uist community and environmental experts from across the United Kingdom. Their partners include Northwoods Rewilding Network, RePlanet, and a purposely-formed steering committee of local stakeholders. The steering committee includes the owners of local accommodation and tourism business Langass Lodge, the operators of local wildlife tour company Lady Anne Wildlife Cruises, the founder of Love Gaelic language courses, a specialist in woodland conservation, and other interested parties. This summer, the team will undergo extensive baselining surveys to gain a comprehensive understanding of the island's current state of biodiversity. These surveys will support targeted regeneration efforts and will act as a means of measuring progress over the coming years. Mr Marshall said: 'There is a lot of potential to increase the existing biodiversity on Ronay Island, and we can already see nature attempting to make a comeback despite many years of extensive grazing, but it will need human intervention to help these natural processes thrive.' He says it is not uncommon to witness red deer swim between neighbouring islands Grimsay and North Uist to Ronay Island. To aid in the restoration of natural habitats, the team will embark on a robust deer management plan and explore innovative approaches to land management. In the future, they expect to make a range of Ronay Island products, using wild-grown seaweed and quality venison, for people to experience a slice of the wild and rugged Ronay Island from their own homes. Already, the team at Carlowrie Castle, a luxury events venue near Edinburgh, has been enjoying the benefits of the project. Executive chef, David Millar, has been serving Ronay venison to guests and was recently named Scottish Chef of the Year 2025 using the direct-from-source meat as the star of his menu. Meanwhile, the castle's head gardener Alex Knubley has been exploring the benefits of the nutrient-rich Ronay seaweed as fertiliser on the estate. Carlowrie Castle and Ronay Island are both part of the wider Carlowrie Group of brands which were founded by Andrew Marshall and which put positive impact at the core of their operations. He said: 'What we're doing on Ronay Island is a fantastic opportunity to show others that environmental regeneration can be done in a way that benefits local communities and the planet in a lasting and robust way. It is a big undertaking and something my business partner and I have been interested in for a long time. We're thrilled to be on this journey making it happen.'
Scotsman
30-04-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Entire 1,500-acre Scottish island to see 'robust' deer management in rewilding plan
Owners plans to sell island produce, including venison and seaweed. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A Scottish island is to see robust deer management under new plans to rewild the 1,500 islet. The island of Ronay, located off the south-east coast of North Uist in the southern part of the Outer Hebrides, is home to the remains of ancient settlements and saw communities living off seaweed harvesting in times gone by. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It was bought in 2023 by Edinburgh-based brand company Carlowrie Group, which has plans to 'increase biodiversity and revitalise the natural environment' of the island. Ronay island is set for rewilding plan | Supplied The team behind the rewilding initiative claim Ronay has limited seed sources, has been overgrazed by herbivores and shows minimal signs of 'natural regeneration' - the growth of vegetation without human interference. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A 'robust' deer management plan is part of the plans, the company said, to 'aid in the restoration of natural habitats.' Some conservationists believe deer, which are sometimes spotted swimming between Ronay and other nearby islands, hinder rewilding projects because they eat young trees among other types of vegetation. In the future, the company plans to make a range of Ronay Island products, including seaweed and venison. Already, this year's Scottish Chef of the Year David Millar, who works at the company's Carlowrie Castle, a luxury events venue near Edinburgh, serves Ronay venison to guests. Meanwhile, the castle's head gardener Alex Knubley has been exploring the benefits of the nutrient-rich Ronay seaweed as fertiliser on the estate. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Carlowrie Group said it has the support for the rewilding move from the Uist community. Partners in the project include Northwoods Rewilding Network, RePlanet, and a purposely-formed steering committee of local stakeholders which includes the owners of local accommodation and tourism business Langass Lodge, the operators of local wildlife tour company Lady Anne Wildlife Cruises and the founder of Love Gaelic language courses. Andrew Marshall, co-owner of Ronay Island and founder of Carlowrie Group, said: 'We're taking a multi-generational approach to caring for the land and have partnered with a range of organisations and individuals to support our mission. We know this is not a matter of 'winding back the clock', but is an opportunity to create a resilient, species-rich island that will benefit all, long past our own lifetimes.' Andrew Marshall, co-owner of Ronay Island and founder of Carlowrie Group | Supplied He said this summer, the team will undergo extensive surveys to gain a comprehensive understanding of the island's current state of biodiversity. Mr Marshall added: 'There is a lot of potential to increase the existing biodiversity on Ronay Island, and we can already see nature attempting to make a comeback despite many years of extensive grazing, but it will need human intervention to help these natural processes thrive.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The name Ronay is Norse in origin (hraun-ey) meaning 'rough island.' According to a field survey of the island, carried out between 2015 and 2018 by Grimsay resident David Newman, who wrote a short book about the island, Ronay is home to 'exceptional wildlife.' Mr Newman said Ronay's name is presumably because of the island's rugged appearance in relation to the comparatively low lying and smooth terrain of the surrounding areas.
