Tag Archives: Fife

A blizzard of butterflies – “an incredible day” counting northern brown argus

The northern brown argus, at this time of year, is in its twilight months as a hungry caterpillar. The larvae will begin to pupate in May and emerge as butterflies to brighten up small patches of the Scottish countryside through … Continue reading

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Inch Farm: farming and the environment in action

Kirsten Brewster, SNH Agriculture Officer, visited Inch Farm and met with farmer Andrew to discuss his Agri-Environment Climate Scheme. The farm, in Fife’s East Neuk, has views across to both the Isle of May and Bass Rock. On the day … Continue reading

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Outward Bound Trust

The Outward Bound Trust is synonymous with using the outdoors and education to help develop young people from all walks of life. Founded in 1941, as a school for Merchant Seamen, the Trust evolved to develop an educational programme that … Continue reading

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Why does it always rain on me ?

Tom Cunningham is the reserve manager at Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve.  Here he reflects on the events he had planned at the reserve for the summer of 2013. It’s been an absolutely brilliant summer, sunshine nearly every day, in fact … Continue reading

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