Rural & Farming News

Logan Botanic Garden Curator’s visit to Sarajevo Botanic Garden

Richard Baines, Logan Botanic Garden's Curator near Stranraer, has just returned from Bosnia and Herzegovina where he was invited to work in partnership with Sarajevo Botanic...
NFU SCOTLAND URGES AMENDMENTS TO LAND REFORM (SCOTLAND) BILL

NFU Scotland Urges Amendments To Land Reform (Scotland) Bill

NFU Scotland calls on MSPs and Scottish Ministers to consider key changes to the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill.   Ahead of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill...
NEW WHITHORN 'WOOL GATHERING' SET TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY

New Whithorn ‘Wool Gathering’ Set To Raise Money For Charity

'Eden Wool Gathering' is a new event in Scotland and will be held for the first time in July 2025 at Whithorn, Dumfries &...
Forestry and Land Scotland fostering path access for all - Disabled Access Day (16 March)

Forestry & Land Scotland Fostering Path Access For All – Disabled Access Day (16...

On Disabled Access Day (16 March), FLS outlines its continued efforts and ambitions to increase and improve recreational opportunities for disabled visitors across its...
Scottish Parliament’s Nature Champion for the Badger

Colin Smyth MSP Awarded Scottish Parliament’s Nature Champion for the Badger

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth was honoured to accept his award for Scottish Environment Link’s MSP Nature Champion of the Year 2024.   The local MSP...

Barlaes Katie Is Record Breaking Galloway For Bob

One of the strongest shows in recent history delivered a 100% clearance rate, increased averages across all sections, and a new female centre record. A remarkable...

Top Awards For Modern Wildlife Ranger Apprentice Murray Henderson

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) apprentices have triumphed at this year’s Lantra Scotland Awards for Land Based and Aquaculture skills. All four FLS apprentices that...
FOOT AND MOUTH IN EUROPE A CONCERN FOR SCOTTISH FARMERS

Foot And Mouth In Europe A Concern For Scottish Farmers

All Scottish livestock producers, whether they keep cattle, sheep or pigs, will be hugely concerned that there has been another confirmed case of foot...
£87K Funding Handed To Galloway Peatland Restoration Project

£87K Funding Handed To Galloway Peatland Restoration Project

Foresight’s project in Knock Fell, Galloway, Scotland, has received £87,375 from the Scottish Government's Peatland ACTION fund, supported by NatureScot Peatland ACTION, to prevent...

27000gns For Swagger of Glenrath New Galloway Bull World Record Price

It was all smiles as dreams came true for two new breeders at the recent Galloway Cattle Society Spring Show and Sale held in...