by Tom Lusink Raasay is one of six islands being supported by the Scottish Government to reach net zero by 2040. We're now implementing our community action plan, which is based on detailed community consultations. The community hall energy efficiency measures have...
by Anne MacLennan ‘Talking about Food’ has a new name. At the meeting on 22 February, we discussed the purpose and vision of the group, the objectives and how we get there. Considering the prevalent food system, there was acknowledgement of conventional unhealthy...
by Anne MacLennan Dubai COP28 in Dubai was the first climate summit to officially recognise the interdependence of sustainable agriculture, resilient food systems and climate action, in a Declaration signed by 160 countries, including the UK, last November. The...
This blog describes the work on Skye and Raasay of the Climavore project, a research platform and agency that questions how to eat as humans change climates. Climavore's work includes an oyster table that is covered and exposed by the tides, and apprenticeships for...
The Scottish Government has published its Good Food Nation Plan for consultation. The Plan sets out how Scottish Government will work with businesses and organisations to connect people to high quality, locally produced food. You can find online consultation...
It feels like one of the biggest questions of our time: what do we do about meat? Rather than choosing either extreme – business as usual, or ruling out meat altogether – some people suggest the best approach is one of ‘less and better meat’. But how much less is...
Our Talking about Food conversation on 11th January centred on defining the purpose and mission of this informal local group, which meets at the Hebridean Inn and other venues. From the start, the stated aim has been to create a sustainable local food system with...
The SELF Health project is running a community kitchen and cafe at the Hebridean Inn during the winter months. You can come along and volunteer to learn how to make simple, nutritious food for all the family and connect with other local residents while helping supply the local food bank with healthy meals. Or just pop in to pick up a healthy lunch to keep you fuelled for a busy day!
Come along to these free apple workshops and learn all about apple varieties, growing, nurturing growth, grafting, pressing and more. There will be local growers and experts on hand to tell us all they know. Broadford Village Hall on Saturday 7th October, 1pm to...
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,...