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,...
by Anne MacLennan A group met at the Hebridean Inn on September 21st to continue the discussions and planning to create a sustainable food system in Skye and Lochalsh, accessible and affordable for everyone. There is a strong desire to have some sort of community food...
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...
On 10th June, over 30 people converged on Raasay’s Walled Garden for a guided tour of this beautiful and productive area behind Raasay House and discussions about our food system looking at Growing, Getting or Sharing.