Author Archives: NatureScot

Warrior’s Friendship

Posted on October 5, 2021 by NatureScot

Valerian is a plant long utilised by herbalists in the Gàidhealtachd and beyond. Leugh ann an Gàidhlig I have written previously in this blog about how the meadowsweet is known in Gaelic tradition as a plant that once soothed the … Continue reading →

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Carthan Curaidh

Posted on October 5, 2021 by NatureScot

Tha an lus seo aithnichte do lighichean luibheach air a’ Ghàidhealtachd agus tìrean cèin. Read in English Tha mi air sgrìobhadh mu-thràth mu dheidhinn an luis ris an canar Crios Chù Chulainn a tha aithnichte mar meadowsweet ann am Beurla. … Continue reading →

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Tentsmuir and the road to net-zero

Posted on September 15, 2021 by NatureScot

You have all heard the term ‘net-zero’ but what does this actually mean and how can we achieve this? Tentsmuir NNR Student Placement, Andrew Black, tells us about what’s happening at the reserve as they play their role in achieving … Continue reading →

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The Leaping Dolphins

Posted on August 19, 2021 by NatureScot

A number of species of leumadairean – dolphins – can be seen in Scottish waters. Leugh ann an Gàidhlig There is a rocky point of land to the south of the village of Clachtoll in Assynt (North West Sutherland) which … Continue reading →

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Leumadairean na h-Alba

Posted on August 19, 2021 by NatureScot

Tha grunn ghnèithean de leumadairean rim faicinn timcheall chostaichean na h-Alba. Read in English Tha rubha creagach deas air a’ Chlach Tholl ann an Asainte air a bheil ainm gu math iomchaidh. À Rubha Leumair (no Rubha an Leumaire mar … Continue reading →

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International Youth Day – transforming food systems

Posted on August 12, 2021 by NatureScot

This International Youth Day, Kirsten Brewster, previously one of our agricultural advisors and member of our Young Employee Network, talks about the theme of transforming food systems, and how young people can learn more about Scotland’s food system and get … Continue reading →

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CORROUR BOTHY: A REFUGE IN THE WILDERNESS

Posted on August 9, 2021 by NatureScot

Last year saw the centenary of Corrour Bothy – perhaps the most famous bothy in the world and the oldest still in use. Today’s blog comes from author and passionate Scottish hillwalker, Ralph Storer, who tracked down and united the … Continue reading →

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Lèirsinn shoilleir an Eilean a’ Cheò

Posted on August 6, 2021 by NatureScot

Read in English Tha am Maoin Dualchais Nàdarra is Chultarail againn a’ toirt taic do chothroman a bhios a’ glèidheadh, a’ dìon is ag adhartachadh nàdar is cultar na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean. Anns a’ bhloga an-diugh, bruidhnidh sinn ri … Continue reading →

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Misty Isle with a clear vision

Posted on August 6, 2021 by NatureScot

Read in Gaelic Our Natural and Cultural Heritage Fund supports opportunities to conserve, protect and promote the nature and culture of the Highlands & Islands. In today’s blog, we speak to Dougie Baird about the exciting Iconic Sites Project on the Isle … Continue reading →

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Carragheen

Posted on July 26, 2021 by NatureScot

Carragheen is a common and widely foraged seaweed in Gaelic Scotland, with a name that tells the forager where it can be found. Leugh ann an Gàidhlig Cairgein (also given as Carraigean) is a special seaweed in a Scottish Gaelic … Continue reading →

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