Scotland Outdoors

Lewis Grassic Gibbon, Snowdrops and a Beaver MOT

Feb 15, 2025
Lesley Riddoch, a journalist and broadcaster, sheds light on the Scottish Outdoor Access Code's impact on public land access. Bill Malcolm, a lifelong scholar of Lewis Grassic Gibbon, reveals how the author's roots shaped his literary works. Helen Rushton showcases her stunning collection of snowdrops, celebrating their beauty and symbolism. Dave Robinson discusses the essential Conic Hill path restoration project, while Dr. Roisin Campbell-Palmer explains the innovative beaver health screening and translocation efforts. Together, they explore nature's interconnectedness and conservation challenges.
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Auchnerran Farm: A Conservation Model

  • Auchnerran Farm, run by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, is a demonstration farm testing conservation strategies alongside profitable sheep farming.
  • It showcases that profitable farming can enhance biodiversity, not harm it.
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Five Sisters Zoo's Humble Beginnings

  • Five Sisters Zoo started with rehoming rescued animals and grew into a zoo with 160 species.
  • They even took animals from Glasgow Zoo and continue rescuing from difficult situations.
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Access Code's Impact: A Discussion

  • Lesley Riddoch discusses the impact of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code after 20 years.
  • She notes concerns about confrontations and the feeling that land belongs to someone else.
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