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Can’t see the rocks for the view – inspired by the Hugh Miller Writing Competition

Posted on May 6, 2020 by NatureScot

We’re delighted to announce that SNH’s Stuart Graham has been given a Highly Commended Award in this year’s prestigious Hugh Miller Writing Competition. Here he shares the inspiration behind his work and the winning poem. In these uncertain times we … Continue reading →

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Highlights from our Year of Coasts & Waters poetry competition

Posted on March 10, 2020 by NatureScot

Our Coast Lines of Tentsmuir poetry project has just had its wonderful finale at StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival, at St Andrews’ Byre Theatre. Molly Aldam has been with SNH on a graduate placement since September, working to connect a … Continue reading →

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A’ Ghaoth agus an Aimsir / Wind and Weather

Posted on November 26, 2019 by NatureScot

Faodaidh atharrachadh na gaoithe a rèir na combaist innse dhuinn mun aimsir a tha romhainn / The direction of the wind can help us predict the weather, according to traditional lore. Àirde na gaoithe agus ro-innse na h-aimsir Tha seanfhacal … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Day – our favourites

Posted on September 28, 2017 by jimjeffreysnhgovuk

Scotland’s array of beautiful environments remain the muse of many traditional and contemporary poets, songwriters and artists. Inspiration can be often found during an ascent in the Cairngorms; in morning’s birdsong; or upon reflection of evening’s sundown. As part of … Continue reading →

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A Bridge over Endrick Water

Posted on September 13, 2016 by NatureScot

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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