Tag Archives: foraging

The Business of Scotland’s Natural Larder

Posted on November 14, 2022 by The Plantswoman

Respecting, protecting, and enhancing our natural environment is critical, not just for Scotland’s future generations, businesses, and tourists, but for the wellbeing of our current population and economy. Ceri Ritchie, Head of Food and Enterprise at SAC Consulting, was one … Continue reading →

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Safe and Sustainable Mushroom Foraging

Posted on September 28, 2022 by NatureScot

Thinking of mushroom foraging? Check out this blog for tips on a sustainable – and tasty – foraging experience Continue reading →

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An Cairgein – sàr-fheamainn

Posted on July 26, 2021 by NatureScot

ʼS iomadh duine a bhios a’ cruinneachadh a’ chairgein air cladaichean creagach mar a bhiodh ar sinnsearan o shean. Read in English ʼS e an cairgein (no carraigean) feamainn shònraichte do na Gàidheil. Bidh feadhainn fhathast ga chruinneachadh airson silidh … Continue reading →

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The Herald of Winter – and other November fungi

Posted on November 13, 2020 by NatureScot

As the trees turn bare and opportunities for momijigari diminish – a Japanese word for admiring the colours of autumn leaves – lower your eyes when out on your woodland walks and you’ll find that there are still a good … Continue reading →

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Foraging Fortnight – a celebration of Scotland’s wild food

Posted on August 31, 2019 by NatureScot

Elderberries, brambles, crab apples, hazelnuts and chanterelles are just some of the delicious wild finds of early autumn.  The first Foraging Fortnight, supported mainly by EU LEADER funding, coincides with this season of abundance – it runs from 31st August … Continue reading →

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In search of morels

Posted on April 27, 2018 by NatureScot

Morels are somewhat of a holy grail for fungi enthusiasts and foraging chefs. Fruits of the Morchella genus are nutritious, delicious (so we’re told) and incredibly hard to find, making them one of the most desired mushrooms in the world. … Continue reading →

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Iùl Gàidhlig do Luchd-rùrachd / Gaelic Foraging Guide

Posted on October 18, 2017 by jimjeffreysnhgovuk

Mar thoradh air an taic airson na ceanglaichean eadar a’ Ghàidhlig agus àrainneachd na h-Alba a dhaingneachadh, tha Dualchas Nàdair na h-Alba, le taic bho Bhòrd na Gàidhlig, air leabhran-iùil Gàidhlig air rùrachd a chruthachadh; thathar a’ smaoineachadh gur e … Continue reading →

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Sàr-rùrachd ann an Dùn Stafhainis – Gourmet foraging in Dunstaffnage

Posted on May 11, 2017 by NatureScot

Cuir sàr-eòlaiche rùrachd ri oide àrainneachd Gàidhealach agus tha cuirm biadh fiadhain air leth ann. Take a foraging expert and add a Gaelic environmental educator to create the perfect recipe for a day out discovering wild food.  Read the full … Continue reading →

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Fungi forays: a safe way to enjoy nature’s larder

Posted on September 16, 2014 by NatureScot

September is a great month for fungi foragers. If you were out walking through woodlands at the weekend you might have noticed an array of different types of fungi along the way. However, to take advantage of this free and … Continue reading →

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