The independent James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen says climate changes that were expected to be seen over the next three decades in Scotland are already happening. The changes could affect crop productivity, change ecosystem functions and undermine efforts to restore...
The BetterPoints app has been launched to reward people for sustainable travel choices in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The app will record your trips and you will automatically be credited with BetterPoints to spend at a variety of outlets or donate to...
Friday 9th February 2024, 9:15 am - 4:30 pm, online. There are a few places left. REGISTER NOW! It's free. The conference will discuss how to tackle the unacceptably high number of homes in Skye and Lochalsh that are in need of repair and upgrades. These homes...
Gail McGregor is an artist who, after moving to Skye 8 years ago, was horrified by the amount of marine debris she found on her local beach. She decided it was imperative to use the found rubbish to create a sculpture: Climate Change - The Plastic Age. The sculpture...
The Carbon Neutral Island Raasay team has launched their maiden blog giving a personal take on the latest developments, progress and challenges in Raasay's carbon neutral journey. Raasay is one of six islands that the Scottish Government is supporting to become carbon...
We are finalising the report of the Healthy Homes survey, which has revealed sobering facts about the state of housing in our area. We're planning an on-line conference early next year, in partnership with Carbon Neutral Islands Raasay, to share the results and...
Hearst & Gaither South Skye celebrated food from field to fork in two events for the finale of the Highlands and Island Climate Festival on 30th September. An Crùbh's Community Festival featured crofters Susan Walker and Gavin Parson who explained how they grow,...
The John Muir Trust is proposing a Carbon Emissions Land Tax (CELT) aiming to change land management techniques to increase the capacity of Scotland's land to soak up large amounts of greenhouse gases. Landowners would be taxed on the extent to which their land falls...
The Bill (published 13th June) has provisions for establishing a circular economy strategy and penalties for failure to recycle and single use items, amongst other things. Environmental groups say it needs to tackle production by setting consumption targets.
Raasay has published its Community Climate Action plan, along with the other five islands in the project. Scottish government has awarded Raasay £160k for capital spending on the projects identified in the action plan.