Countryside, farming and wildlife news
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The Highland Council joins national pilot to put more organic peas on school plates
Published on 25 Sep 2025Soil Association Scotland and The Highland Council are collaborating on a pilot project to get organic peas into school meals, thanks to extended funding from Sustain’s Bridging the Gap Programme.
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Meditate on Autumnal wander with Countryside Ranger
Published on 24 Oct 2016Relax with the local Countryside Ranger on a peaceful, autumnal wander along the Grantown on Spey viewpoint walk on Thursday 3 November from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
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Branching Out builds bird boxes
Published on 1 Feb 2016Branching Out is an innovative, multi-partner, referral programme of woodland activities for people using health services in Caithness.
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Nairn riverside ramble
Published on 29 Oct 2014As part of National Stress Awareness Day people are being invited to join the local Countryside Ranger next Wednesday (5 November) for a meandering six mile walk up the river from Nairn to Cawdor.
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Father’s Day fun in the great outdoors
Published on 9 Jun 2014The Highland Council Countryside Rangers are inviting families to celebrate Father’s Day in the outdoors this coming weekend at two events in Abriachan and Ardersier.
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