Scotland: National Rural Network
New research shows wildlife tourism plays a vital part in Scotland's rural economy, pulling in millions of pounds and also creating many hundreds of job opportunities.
The date of the 8th Rural Entrepreneurship Conference is rapidly approaching. If you wish to attend this year's event please could you please register at soon as possible at https://www.browne.org.uk/events_detail.asp?bookref=5252
Details of local accommodation, transport and the programme are all available on this site.
We look forward to you joining us at what promises to be another stimulating conference.
LEADER Local Action Groups across Europe are being invited to join two transnational cooperation projects working in rural tourism.
'The Village Full of Treasure' project aims to support the development of tourism in rural areas through the integration and appropriate use of diverse resources in rural areas. The Valley of Sola Local Action Group (LAG) in Poland is looking for partners in other countries.
Scotland''s longest serving food tourism network? Ayrshire Food Network was established in 2002.
You can view a visual archive of activities at http://www.facebook.com/?sk=2361831622
with links to http://www.ayrshirefoodnetwork.co.uk.
We would welcome your comments and observations.
WiSE (Wildlife Safe) is a UK wide course and accreditation programme for boat operators and offers practical best practice advice on handling a vessel in the vicinity of wildlife. The one-day course also includes information on species ID and the law. Attendance on the course results in a 3-year accreditation to the WiSE scheme (www.wisescheme.org).
WiSE (Wildlife Safe) is a UK wide course and accreditation programme for boat operators and offers practical best practice advice on handling a vessel in the vicinity of wildlife. The one-day course also includes information on species ID and the law. Attendance on the course results in a 3-year accreditation to the WiSE scheme (www.wisescheme.org).
The Clanranald Trust was awarded £18,205 towards the erection of a visitor centre and exhibition at the replica 12th century motte and bailey fort they are building in the Carron Valley Forest.
