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Archaeology revealed the Hebridean way
Seven archaeological sites along the Hebridean Way are set to feature in digital reconstructions created by the Uist Virtual Archaeology Project. Viewers’ experiences will be revolutionised in a project which will harness emerging technologies to better explain the tremendous archaeological assets … Continue reading
Posted in Community engagement, Geology, History, long distance routes, machair, National Walking and Cycling Network, Projects, Uncategorized
Tagged archaeology, augmented reality, Hebridean Way, Hebrides, History, Natural and Cultural Heritage Fund, NatureScot, rural communities, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, tourism, Uists
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The Space Between Us
Markus Stitz is an Edinburgh-based filmmaker, photographer, writer and founder of Bikepacking Scotland. While used to going solo on his cycling adventures, Markus values the community around backpacking greatly and in his latest film explores the difference between social and … Continue reading
Posted in Access, active travel, Argyll National Nature Reserves, cycling, National Walking and Cycling Network, Natural Health Service, paths, sustainable travel, Trail, Uncategorized
Tagged bikepacking, Covid-19, cycling, distance, Landscape, Markus Stitz, NatureScot, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH, Social distancing, trails
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A bheil thu deiseil airson Maoin Dualchais Nàdarra is Chultarail? /Are you ready for the Natural Cultural Heritage Fund?
Tha maoin ùr luach £5 millean air fàire a chumas taic ri daoine is buidhnean is an cuid bheachdan airson seallaidhean, fiadh-bheatha is cultar na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean a bhrosnachadh. Bidh Maoin Dualchais Nàdarra is Chultarail fosgailte nas fhaide … Continue reading
Posted in Access, Community engagement, History, National Walking and Cycling Network, Natural Capital, Natural Health Service, Nature and technology, Nature in art, Planning, Projects, Scottish Natural Heritage, sea life, SNH, Trail, Uncategorized, Visitor centre, Volunteering, website
Tagged culture, ERDF, funding, grants, heritage, Highlands, Natural Cultural Heritage Fund, nature, Scotland, SNH, sustatinability, tourism, Wildlife
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New leadership’s first annual report sees year of successes and looks to the future
2017/18 was a year of change for SNH. We welcomed a new Chair and a new CEO; and we refreshed our Corporate Plan, with an eye to the future and a stronger focus on the benefits that connecting people and … Continue reading
Posted in 25 years of SNH, active travel, biodiversity, climate change, coastal, Community engagement, conservation, deer, Green infrastructure, Habitat Map of Scotland, Land management, long distance routes, Marine Protected Areas, MPA, MPAs, National Nature Reserves, National Walking and Cycling Network, Natural Capital, Outdoor learning, peatland restoration, Planning, Renewable Energy, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH, survey, sustainable farming, sustainable travel, Uncategorized, Volunteering, website, wildlife management
Tagged Annual Report and Accounts 2017/18, coservation, nature, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH
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#CycleForNature leg 6 — west as far as Islay
Leg six of #CycleForNature started at the beautiful Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve, where the dramatic scenery includes Munro summits, an exposed whaleback ridge and ice-carved gullies. It’s been another packed schedule for Francesca, as she describes below. I spent … Continue reading
Posted in Access, active travel, Argyll National Nature Reserves, Creag Meagaidh NNR, Cycle for Nature, cycling, deer, MPA, National Nature Reserves, National Walking and Cycling Network, Natural Health Service, Priority Marine Features, SNH, SSSI, Staff profile, Uncategorized, Volunteering, wildlife management
Tagged CreagMeagaid, cyclefornature, cycling, Fort William, Francesca Osowska, Islay, nature, NNR, Scotland, serpulid reefs, serpulids, SNH, SSSI
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Celebrating a decade of the Ayrshire Coastal Path
To celebrate 10 years of the Ayrshire Coastal Path, we invited Ron Ireland, publicity convenor of Ayr Rotary Club, to give us the lowdown of the creation of this popular coastal route and the dedication from local volunteers. In December … Continue reading
#CycleForNature – half way there
Our blog today catches SNH Chief Exec, Francesca Osowska, with three and half legs behind her and at the half way point in her epic active travel challenge. To celebrate she went on a duck survey, met a delegation of … Continue reading
Back up for Ayr – #CycleForNature Leg 3
#CycleForNature Leg 3 was a relatively short journey for Francesca, completed over just three days. However, she still managed to cycle 150 miles, visit three SNH offices, take in two National Nature Reserves and catch up with a range of … Continue reading
Posted in Access, active travel, Community engagement, country park, Cycle for Nature, cycling, National Nature Reserves, National Walking and Cycling Network, Natural Health Service, SNH, Staff profile, Uncategorized, World Wildlife Day
Tagged Ayrshire, bike, Cycle, cyclefornature, dumfries & galloway, newton stewart, otters, SNH SEPA
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#CycleForNature – A journey through a changing landscape
Days seven, eight and nine of #CycleForNature saw me journey from Mallaig, through Skye to North Uist, down to South Uist, back North and then through Harris and Lewis, and finally the ferry from Stornoway to Ullapool. The most notable … Continue reading
A Bridge over Endrick Water
Poetry in motion as SNH’s Danielle Casey, joined by a band of merry friends and colleagues, cycles the John Muir Way We embark on our journey Beguiled by sakura A motley of cyclists Racer, mountain and tourer Charging through the … Continue reading
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