Highland Council

Join SCF for a classroom based course covering all aspects of beekeeping to get your started: Health, Welfare, Husbandry, Legal Compliance and Practical hints and tips. There will also be a chance to handle beekeeping equipment and taste local honey.

Aimed at grazings clerks, committee members and shareholders tutor Arthur MacDonald will guide you through the new grazings regulations template in relation to practical management issues that may be encountered on common grazings. This is the first course of it's kind and SCF are keen to run more. If you would like to see this happening in your area please register your interest training@crofting.org

This course is aimed at crofters, small holders and farmers who wish to learn more about basic commands when working with dogs. The day will be based in parks with a chance for participants to work sheep with their own dogs under the expert guide of the tutor.

Purpose of this event:

The Scottish Government is developing a Culture Strategy for Scotland. They're holding events in different parts of the country to encourage anyone who has an interest in a strategy to engage with them and contribute to #scotlandscultureconversation. They want to hear your views and ideas about culture in Scotland, and the direction it should take, as well as the main challenges and issues you think the strategy should seek to address.

Open to all this will cover the basics to help you make a start in beekeeping or an update for those who wish to learn more

Open to all, this workshop will be led by local Vet Graeme Swanson MRCVS and will focus on record keeping for cattle and sheep, withdrawal periods and best practice with medicines.

Voluntary Arts Scotland is bringing a digital skills training session to Inverness on 4 November, which is being funded by the Scottish Government as part of it's wider Digital Scotland programme delivered through SCVO's Digital Participation Charter Fund.

This training is specifically aimed at people aged 50+ who help run creative activity.

The workshop will cover:

• How to set up and manage a Facebook group or page

• Facebook advertising explained

• How to edit photos and create posters and flyers using Canva 

Dornoch Whisky Festival is now in its third year and we are looking forward to a hosting a huge range of events throughout the weekend; some are back due to popular demand and some are brand-new for 2017. We’ve taken extra care when planning the programme to make sure there’s something for everyone, from the connoisseur to the novice and everything in between. We have masterclasses for those who need to practice their nosing and masterclasses for those whose noses need no practice. We have events for those who want to try some new spirit and those who want to try some very old spirit.

Access to Crofting Toolkit – Learning Outcomes

General

- All ages 16+ welcome

- Group size is limited so a range of levels and abilities can be catered for from complete beginner to improver

- Spinning wheels will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own

- Teas and coffees will be provided, but participants are asked to bring their own packed lunch

- This course has been kindly sponsored by the Princes' Countryside Fund