Dark skies: Top tips for star gazing in Scotland this winter

With the longer nights drawing in, astronomer Dr Alastair Bruce takes us through Scotland’s marvellous dark skies and  shares his top tips for stargazing. Autumn brings with it longer nights and darker skies in Scotland. Rural inhabitants will be better able to take advantage of these darker skies, enjoying reduced light pollution compared to city-bound…

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REVIEW: Discover the Deep at Dynamic Earth

A preview of the new wonders at Dynamic Earth’s “Discover the Deep” is full of promise, and now it’s ready to welcome us aboard, writes Grant Dickie. Many may remember Dynamic Earth for its iconic iceberg exhibit, which is still standing strong. However, it is now welcoming visitors to a brand new and ambitious exhibition…

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Discussions on scale and concentration of land ownership

Scottish Land Commission CEO, Hamish Trench, looks at the discussions and engagement following publication of the Commission’s report on scale and concentration of land ownership. In March this year the Land Commission published a major report on scale and concentration of land ownership in rural Scotland. Addressing one of the core drivers for land reform,…

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Scottish Rural Awards on the hunt for businesses

Nominations for the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards are now open, with businesses across Scotland’s countryside encouraged to get involved. The ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, the Scottish Rural Awards are now in their fifth year and are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. The annual gala dinner is set to…

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A magnificent gesture to boost a great charity

The generosity of Scottish rural businesses is helping children across the country. At last week’s Scottish Rural Awards, there was a whisky raffle, which saw a bottle of Tomintoul up for grabs at each table, with one lucky winner receiving the prize. As a result, the amazing total of £3081.50, was raised at the event,…

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Smiles all round at the 2018 Scottish Rural Awards

The Scottish Rural Awards 2018 were held last week in Dynamic Earth on Edinburgh. Business from all over Scotland were honoured for the hard work and dedication that they put in, proving that you don’t need to be based in a major city to be a success. [zenfolio-gallery id=”433068981″ masonry=”true”]  

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