The Go-Hi Challenge rewards people in the Highlands and Islands for choosing to walk, wheel, cycle or take public transport instead of using their car. It works through the BetterPoints app (free to download) which automatically awards points for journeys taken by...
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...
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...
There are eight walks in Skye, Raasay and Kyle with Think Nature Health. Find your local walking group here. For more information, contact isabel@highlandtsi.org.uk
Broadford & Strath Community Company are carrying out a Biodiversity Audit and Biodiversity Action Plan. They want to find out what you feel are the current threats to species and habitats and how we, as a community and individuals, can act on them. They also want...
By Janet Ullman, Highland Community Waste Partnership I’ve been busy getting ready to go out to schools this year for the Highland Community Waste Partnership, to talk about the 3Rs: how we reduce waste, recycle materials and reuse stuff. Learning needs to be fun, so...
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...
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...