A gallery of past scythe courses


Just a few pictures from training courses I've ran over the years.
From National Trust properties & Wildlife Trust reserves across the country to local community groups and garden associations.
The above photos are kindly provided by Paul Fuller (@pf_photgrapher)
Taken during a recent training and meet and mow session on behalf of the Borders Forest Trust at Drygrange near Melrose in the Scottish Borders.
Training the group
Getting in the swing of it.
A term derived from scything.
Teaching the group
In full swing at Drygrange
Keeping a watchful eye on the trainees.
Borders Forest trust staff keen to learn.
Me in full swing.
You missed a bit!
Slim Reaper Andi Rickard.
Cutting a swaith or swath. A term derived from scything.
Mowing the meadow at Drygrange.
Enjoying lunch in the shade of the woods.
A formidable rack!
Enjoying lunch in the shade of the woods.
Honing the blade.
Getting the hang of it.
Another scythe derived term.












































