Posts Tagged ‘farm’
Rural college fighting against coronavirus
Former students from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have been joining staff to take action against the impact of coronavirus. This has ranged from recording virtual classes and messages of support on social media to providing local deliveries to customers and food banks. After schools were closed, Cath Seeds, Programme Leader for Countryside Management in SRUC’s…
Read MoreFood bank donation call from LOVE Gorgie Farm
LOVE Gorgie Farm will be providing breakfast for children amid school closures and set a delivery service from its new café for those staying at home. It is also urging people to donate to its food bank. The education and social care charity LOVE Learning, who recently took ownership of former Gorgie City Farm, decided…
Read MoreFormer farmhouse on the Kintyre peninsula
A hidden gem of the Kintyre peninsula is now on the property market. Presented for sale by Robb Residential, Achnafad Farm (Achnafad – which means Long Meadow) is a delightful former farmhouse with attached stone steadings, the buildings are arranged to form a pretty courtyard. The house stands in lovely parkland type garden grounds which…
Read MoreSpring has sprung at the Printing Press Bar & Kitchen
At Scottish Field HQ, we’re all ready for spring. Daffodils are turning their golden faces to the office window, splashes of colour are being reintroduced to people’s wardrobe and there’s a sense in the air that life is about to receive an almighty injection of springtime energy. Easily one of the best things about the…
Read MoreWinners of Lantra Scotland’s ALBAS announced
The achievements of the country’s top land-based and aquaculture trainees were celebrated at Lantra Scotland’s 18th and biggest ever learner of the year awards, the ALBAS (Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills). Around 240 guests, including finalists and their families, event supporters, employers, training providers and industry leaders, gathered at the event in the DoubleTree…
Read MoreTickets still available for Hippfest silent film festival
Tickets are still available for the acclaimed Hippfest silent film festival, which is taking place later this month. The tenth festival, running from 18-22 March, celebrates the new Roaring Twenties – in 2020! Falkirk Community Trust announced details of the festival, held at Scotland’s oldest purpose-built cinema in Bo’ness. Affectionately known as HippFest this annual…
Read More100 trees planted to branch out into agroforestry
A hundred trees have been planted on upland research farmland run by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) to demonstrate the benefits of agroforestry. The half-hectare block of trees was planted in one of the improved fields at Kirkton and Auchtertyre farms in Perthshire after SRUC was awarded funding from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.…
Read MorePupils inspired by Badvo Gin owner at lecture
Kilgraston School was honoured to welcome Helen Stewart, multi award-winning owner of Pitlochry-based Badvo Gin, as part of its Women and Business lecture programme. Helen inspired pupils with tales of her entirely hand-foraged product, and the testing process of setting-up a successful business, telling senior pupils: ‘Think about what really motivates you; follow your passion.’…
Read MoreLOVE Gorgie Farm opens its doors
LOVE Gorgie Farm, formerly Gorgie City Farm, opened its doors on Saturday with a huge celebration and range of family-friendly activities. Edinburgh’s Depute Lord Provost, Cllr Joan Griffiths, joined with a number of local celebrities including radio presenter Grant Stott, Hearts CEO Ann Budge and Hibs footballer Ryan Porteous, as well as Edinburgh and Scotland…
Read MoreA year as the ethical carnivore comes full circle
Louise Gray looks back at what she learned in a year only eating animals she had killed herself. The stag was lying down, his face turned towards me, his chin almost resting on the ground, having a wee midday snooze. ‘Go for his neck,’ said the stalker. ‘I can’t,’ I said. ‘It’s hidden. I’ll have…
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