Jagged peaks, cerulean lochs, plentiful wildlife and wonderful historical treasures have made Scotland a truly magical place to go, say Ruth Styles and Vanessa Jones
… The eco travel guide to Scotland Ruth Styles Vanessa Jones | 22nd September 2011 Ethical Living Scotland Travel Wildlife History Environment … and wonderful historical treasures have made Scotland a truly magical place to go, say Ruth …
The Isle of Eigg has won prizes for its use of renewable energy resources. But a proposed fish farm could ruin the eco-friendly reputation that the small island community has worked so hard to obtain, and the tourist appeal that comes with it
… 2011 News Eigg Salmon Food And Farming Fish Scotland eigg.jpg The picturesque island of Eigg, off the West coast of Scotland, is 95 per cent self-sufficient in … Isle of Eigg off the north-west coast of Scotland. It was three and a half years ago, …
Remote, beautiful and totally uninhabited, St Kilda is a wild paradise just off the Scottish coast. In an extract from his book, Isles on the Edge of the Sea, author Jonny Muir explains why it was love at first sight
… St Kilda: exploring Scotland’s most westerly point Jonny Muir | 31st August 2011 Ethical Living St Kilda Scotland UK Travel Jonny Muir Natural World … maximum of six people. The National Trust for Scotland runs working holidays to St Kilda, …
The decision to press ahead with the controversial construction was the worst environmental decision of devolution, says Stan Blackley of Friends of the Earth
… side of Glasgow that Friends of the Earth Scotland has long opposed and that should … of £692 million (or £2,000 an inch), it is Scotland's most expensive road. This price tag … anyway. At that time, Friends of the Earth Scotland labelled the Ministers’ decision as …
With a bigger spotlight than ever on the role of banks in funding fossil fuel projects we report on unethical and environmentally damaging investments by Barclays, HSBC and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
… by Barclays, HSBC and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Barclays, HSBC and the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) are three of the largest banks … banks are supporting: The Royal Bank of Scotland Once known as ‘the oil and gas bank,’ …
Deep in the heart of Fife, Pitcairlie House is a magical place to spend a chilled out weekend getting back to nature, says Kristen Harding
… October 2011 Ethical Living Travel Cottages Scotland Fife Kircaldy Eco Green UK … Pitcairlie House Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland Tel: 01337 827418 … MORE... GREEN LIVING The eco travel guide to Scotland Jagged peaks, cerulean lochs, …
Volunteering holidays aren't just for bored teenagers. As Christine Ottery found out, there are plenty of ways to see the UK and do your bit at the same time
… Living Volunteering Travel Conservation Scotland UK England Beaches Wildlife … for more information. Seal surveying in Scotland Play at being a marine biologist … in Findhorn Bay on the northeastern tip of Scotland, and you could actually help future …
From robins to red deer; the British Wildlife Photography Awards showcases the best of Britain’s biodiversity
… Bedfordshire, owls from Wales and toads from Scotland all making it into the finals. Now in … Styles GREEN LIVING The eco travel guide to Scotland Jagged peaks, cerulean lochs, … and wonderful historical treasures have made Scotland a truly magical place to go, say Ruth …
Don’t despair if this weekend turns out to be a washout; the UK’s natural history museums are the perfect place to spend a rainy afternoon. Gervase Poulden has five of the best
… Nearest station: Oxford National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh In July of this year, Scotland’s third most popular museum reopened … recently won a Bronze Award from the Visit Scotland Green Tourism Business Scheme. It …
Discovery of the deadly salmon virus Infectious Salmon Anaemia in Canada is just latest likely example of disease spreading to wild fish stocks from the world's mega fish farms
… been detected in fish farms in Chile and Scotland, and although not dangerous to human … to recover from the impacts of the disease. Scotland too has had to tackle its own … worked so hard to obtain NEWS Fish farmers in Scotland killing estimated 2,000 seals a year …
The backing of Cameron, Clegg and Kofi Annan isn't enough, say Climate Week's critics, it is blinkered – and RBS-sponsored. Bibi van der Zee reports
… that really need to happen. Royal Bank of Scotland The second and far more contentious … Week is sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland, the company cited by groups like …
In an exclusive extract from Wild Swimming, author Daniel Start looks back at his best-ever wild dips
… Living Wild Swimming Herefordshire Hampshire Scotland Travel Natural World holding.jpg In … up a friend in Glasgow on her first visit to Scotland we drove north past Loch Lomond in … READ MORE... GREEN LIVING St Kilda: exploring Scotland’s most westerly point Remote, …
Bidding farewell to summer doesn’t mean turning your back on outdoor sports, says Phoebe Doyle. When it comes to surfing, autumn’s where it’s at
… British surfing spots Pease Bay Borders, Scotland Surfing in Scotland has grown enormously in recent years. … explains why. ‘The South East coast of Scotland is a fantastic coastline to start …
Planning a staycation this summer? With everything from gypsy caravans to forest hideaways available, glamping takes the hard work out of camping. Jeff Holman rounds up 10 of the best
… | 6th May 2011 Ethical Living Glamping Travel Scotland Somerset Wales Cornwall holding.jpg … Stalker and Loch Linnhe on the west coast of Scotland, the Ecopod Boutique Retreat is perfectly placed for exploring Scotland’s natural and historical wonders. …
Christopher Somerville’s guide to the wild places of Britain and Ireland is a new take on this country’s natural wonders, and one that really makes you think, says Jonny Muir
… landscapes of the outermost north of Scotland, or the Atlantic outposts of the west … of the wild, it’s the north and west of Scotland,’ writes Somerville. Many of the …
From the volcanic caldera of Mount Teide to the craggy tors of Dartmoor, Europe’s national parks combine stunning scenery with wonderful flora and fauna. Ruth Styles rounds up ten of the best
… parks, including 10 in England, three in Scotland and three in Wales. Although the UK … Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Scotland One of the UK’s biggest and most … Park. For more information, go to www.visitscotland.com/surprise Cévennes National Park, …
In the second of our 'wildlife at risk' series, Sam Campbell reports how habitat loss, disease and funding cuts leave the iconic red squirrel facing a bleak future
… lower), and a population of 121,000 in Scotland, representing 70-75 per cent of the … aware, all projects, including Anglesey and Scotland, have grey control as their primary …
With a new analysis showing UK wind farms operating at just 20 per cent of their capacity in 2010, the potential of wind power has been called into question. Eifion Rees examines the arguments from both sides
… to the National Grid – most of it located in Scotland. Projects commissioned partway … grid managed by National Grid. In Scotland, this system includes lower-voltage …
Whether you’re racing or cruising; as Lesley DiFonzo discovered, a short voyage on a classic sailing boat is the perfect way to kick back
… Cruising on a wooden sailboat in Scotland With over 1,000 miles of Atlantic … and Red Deer among inhabitants. Wilderness Scotland’s sailing trips aboard the … Isle of Rona. Find out more: www.wildernessscotland.com Set sail on a tall ship in Italy …
Forget Lapland - a festive break in the English countryside is just as beautiful. New website Our Land will help you discover sustainable tourism in the Cotswolds, South Downs and New Forest, amongst others
… Ruth Styles GREEN LIVING St Kilda: exploring Scotland’s most westerly point Remote, …
Undercover footage of Portuguese rabbit farms shows the grim reality of intensive factory-style rabbit farming, which may now make a comeback in the UK
… of cheap leather goods. NEWS Fish farmers in Scotland killing estimated 2,000 seals a year …
From local specialities to homemade treats, shopping at Britain’s farmers’ markets is a great way to get stuck into premium produce and support local farmers. Jeff Holman rounds up some of the best
… stalls and is the largest farmers’ market in Scotland. Located on Castle Terrace, adjacent … of meat, including venison, and lamb from Scotland’s oldest family farm. Scottish …
A breakdown of how major countries compare on their success in attracting investment in wind, solar and other forms of renewable energy in the past year
… of 'hypocrisy' for promoting offshore oil in Scotland and Arctic Climate change minister …