Learning and skills

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority is inviting local farmers to take part in the Resilient Farm Network (RFN), a five-year (2025-2029) programme to boost climate and nature-friendly farming in a way that is profitable for farmers. 

The National Centre for Remote & Rural Health & Care is delivering a series of online remote and rural learning events available from October 2024. 

Becoming the first Scottish education provider in almost two decades to be granted degree-awarding powers is a truly historic moment for SRUC.

SRUC’s degrees have previously been awarded through the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh but, from today (Monday 14 October), SRUC can award taught higher education qualifications, including degrees and taught Masters itself.

Gaelic projects in Islay will benefit from funding as part of efforts to grow the language. Islay’s Gaelic Centre will receive £150,000 for a virtual experience which will pull viewers into another world as they learn about the island’s history, heritage and geography.

A new report from the Scottish Land Commission reveals significant progress in landlord-tenant relations within Scotland’s farming sector. The report, conducted by Research Resource (RR), highlights the positive impact of the TFC’s recommendations and the widespread adoption of the guidance by agents following the findings of a 2018 review of the conduct of agents working on behalf of landlords and tenants in agricultural holdings.

NatureScot is urging gardeners to take a break this autumn and leave their gardens alone to help struggling pollinators over the winter.

In fact, taking a rest from gardening over autumn and winter is probably even more beneficial for bees and other pollinators than planting pollinator-friendly flowers for spring and summer.