Posts Tagged ‘farming’
Discover the farm in the heart of the city
In our minds, farms tend to be large, vast spaces, outside of Scotland’s main cities. That’s not the case with Edinburgh’s Gorgie City Farm, which is now toasting its 40th birthday, as it’s in the heart of Scotland’s capital. Now busy and bustling with animals, visitors and volunteers, it’s hard to believe that less than…
Read MoreBook examines returning wild lynx to Scotland
A new publication is looking at pros and cons of reintroducing lynx to Scotland. Published by Scotland: The Big Picture, it looks at what thing could be like if the Eurasian lynx returned to Scotland. The Lynx and Us – by ecologist Dr David Hetherington, with stunning photography of wild lynx from Laurent Geslin –…
Read MoreA brand new degree of success for the North Coast 500
The North Coast 500 is one of Scotland’s top tourist attractions – and now the University of the Highlands and Islands has created a new PhD course based around it. The University is inviting applications for a new North Coast 500 studentship. The PhD opportunity has been developed by the university’s Centre for History in…
Read MoreAgriculture and rural employers receive honours at awards night
The Scottish Rural Awards lives up to its name with awards in the agriculture and rural employment categories. Clackmannanshire farmers A & R Muirhead fought off strong competition to win the Agriculture category at last night’s Scottish Rural Awards (Thursday, 22 March). Based in Menstrie, A & R Muirhead are a farming family that have…
Read MoreSuccessful businesses rewarded for all their hard work
New Scottish businesses and established firms exploring new avenues have had their hard work recognised at the Scottish Rural Awards. GlenWyvis Distillery, based in Dingwall, were overall winners in the Business Start Up category, with the judging panel praising their ambitious, out of the box thinking and use of crowdfunding. Another Dingwall business, the Highland…
Read MoreBusinesses who do their bit for education and conservation
Scottish businesses who do their bit for conservation and the environment, as well as education, have been honoured at the Scottish Rural Awards. The awards are the ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, highlighting the enterprise, skill and innovation of those who live and work in rural areas. Last night’s event, held at Dynamic…
Read MoreScotland’s finest food and drink producers are honoured
A host of Scottish food and drink businesses are celebrating wins at The 2018 Scottish Rural Awards last night (Thursday 22 March). The Artisan Food and Artisan Drink categories were highly competitive with finalists from across the country competing for a place on the podium. Taking top spot in the Artisan Food category was Perthshire…
Read MoreSwapping Islay distillery for Irish whiskey
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Mark Reynier, currently the CEO of the Waterford Distillery in Ireland. Most of us recall him as the previous owner of Bruichladdich on Islay and how he and his team made that Distillery a household name within whisky circles. Mark bought the old Waterford Brewery from Diageo back…
Read MoreFarming tenants and landlords working together
A survey demonstrating the positive relationships between tenant farmers and landlords, and the conduct of agents within that process, has been welcomed by Scottish Land & Estates. Published by the Scottish Land Commission’s Tenant Farming Commissioner, research seeking the views and experiences of landlords and tenants regarding their business interactions with agents found that: Ratings…
Read MoreNominations wanted to find Scotland’s finest farm woodlands
The finest farm woodlands in Scotland are being asked to step forward as part of a national awards programme. Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards, which recognise excellent management and the creation of new woodlands, have added a Farm Woodland Award for 2018. Any farm where tree planting or woodland management has made an important contribution to…
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