Learning and skills

Rural SEN - 19 November Self-Care Week

Join the online Rural SEN event on 19 November: Nurturing Well-Being: Self-Care Week!

Led by Hilda Campbell from COPE, this session is a great chance to connect with others focused on well-being and community development. We’ll explore self-care practices, share valuable insights, and discuss ways to support well-being in our communities.

Scottish Government online consultation session for foster carers

Join the Fostering Network Scotland for this Scottish Government consultation session for foster carers!

Rural communities play a key part in supporting local authorities in providing foster care placements so it is imperative that the public engage in this ask. 

People are being encouraged to share their views on plans for the future of foster care in Scotland via a Consultation that opens during Care Experience Week.

Woodland Creation & Management to maximise biodiversity

Join Scottish Forestry for an insightful evening on woodland creation and biodiversity. You'll hear from by Colin Edwards, FLS Environment Manager and dive into best practices for selecting sites, choosing key species, and integrating open habitats to enhance biodiversity.

Gathering - "Crofting: A Tradition for the Future"

The recently release “Value of Crofting” report highlighted what we already knew, that crofting is needed more than ever in the current climate.

Crofting for the Future In-person Training Course - Nether Lochaber

Have you been asking yourself:-

How can I prepare for changes in agricultural policy?
How can I make my croft more sustainable:- economically & environmentally?
How do I adapt to changing weather patterns?
What resources are available to support me?

Father and daughter Anthony and Toni Dowling are both fully trained on-call firefighters who love the work they do for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, regularly attending fires and other incidents in their local area.

A 45-strong cohort have begun their studies, with Sheila Voas, Scotland’s Chief Veterinary Officer, among those to congratulate the group as the Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) School of Veterinary Medicine opened its doors in Aberdeen.

Fireworks can have a negative impact on those around us, including some people with sensory impairment and pets who can suffer stress and anxiety from the loud and sudden noises. Livestock also need to be considered as fireworks can cause distress and spook animals. 

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service provide the following advice to carefully consider: 

Firework Safety

Restoration work on a crumbling disused building once hidden away in the middle of a forest on Scotland’s west coast has reached the stage of the building now “starting to resemble a bothy, minus the roof”.

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