Tag Archives: crofting

Enhanced Shepherding: Working together to find solutions to a complex issue

Posted on May 12, 2022 by NatureScot

Lambing season on Scotland’s hills can be a challenging time for farmers and crofters.  In this guest blog we hear from Freya King from Skye who has been delivering enhanced shepherding supported by the Sea Eagle Management Scheme, a measure … Continue reading →

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Machraichean Bòidheach na h-Alba

Posted on January 17, 2022 by NatureScot

Tha am facal ‘machair’ cho sònraichte ʼs gu bheil e air tighinn a-steach don Bheurla. Read in English Tha e math aig an àm seo dhen bhliadhna, nuair a tha na làithean dorch agus a’ ghrian ìosal, a bhith a’ … Continue reading →

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A new way to benefit nature on farms and crofts

Posted on December 3, 2020 by NatureScot

Today’s blog, written by NatureScot agriculture officer, Kirsten Brewster, details a new trial in Scotland, which gives incentives to farmers and crofters to manage flower-rich meadows, help vulnerable populations of wading birds thrive, restore peatlands, and manage other nature-rich areas. … Continue reading →

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Lynbreck Croft- A day in the life …

Posted on November 3, 2017 by NatureScot

For anyone visiting Lynbreck Croft for the first time, it is difficult not to leave with a sense of inspiration, understanding and a longing. SNH Graduate Placement Kirsten Brewster recently did just that in order to interview young crofter Lynn … Continue reading →

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So, what has crofting ever done for biodiversity?

Posted on July 20, 2016 by NatureScot

The pressures of intensive farming have huge implications on biodiversity. In contrast, Scotland’s biodiversity strategy recognises the value of crofting and here we look at these benefits. The term ‘biodiversity’ has become a buzz word over the last few years. … Continue reading →

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