Category Archives: Natural Health Service

#CycleForNature – The final stretch: Ullapool to Kinlochewe

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

Blessed mostly with fantastic weather, Francesca cycled 252 miles last week, sailed on six Ferries and visited five SNH offices (with a wave to Portree). The final part of #CycleForNature leg two took Francesca from Ullapool to Kinlochewe. Let’s hear how … Continue reading →

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#CycleForNature – A journey through a changing landscape

Posted on April 13, 2018 by

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 →

Posted in Access, active travel, biodiversity, Community engagement, Cycle for Nature, cycling, National Nature Reserves, National Scenic Areas, National Walking and Cycling Network, Natural Health Service, Protected Areas, SNH, Staff profile, sustainable travel, Uncategorized

Stoked on MS – the outdoors as natural healthcare

Posted on March 28, 2018 by

Andy McKenna is a professional mountain bike guide, living and working in Scotland – he also has Multiple Sclerosis. Diagnosed in 2007, seeking fun, adventure, friendship and solace in our awe-inspiring landscapes is even more important to him now as … Continue reading →

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#CycleForNature – From Hamilton to Dunoon

Posted on March 16, 2018 by

After an excellent first two days and having reached Hamilton in her first update, the schedule for day 3 of Francesca’s #CycleForNature was packed with visits to local projects that SNH supports. Let’s hear how the rest of the week … Continue reading →

Posted in Access, active travel, biodiversity, country park, Cycle for Nature, Green infrastructure, Natural Health Service, Projects, SSSI, Staff profile, sustainable travel, Uncategorized

#CycleForNature – the ultimate active travel challenge

Posted on March 12, 2018 by

Today our CEO, Francesca Osowska, set off on a grueling bike ride across Scotland. Over the next seven months Francesca will cycle more than 1300 miles in seven five-day-long legs, visiting at least 35 of our offices and trying to meet … Continue reading →

Posted in Access, active travel, Community engagement, Cycle for Nature, cycling, Natural Health Service, paths, Scotland's Great Trails, Staff profile, sustainable travel, Uncategorized

1691 donuts expended in the SUSTRANS Challenge

Posted on July 18, 2016 by

SNH staff walked the talk when they took up the SUSTRANS Challenge to get to work in a more sustainable way. SNH staff throughout Scotland have been playing a role in demonstrating their commitment to their health and wellbeing and … Continue reading →

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