Two first time mams doing their jobs well. Neither of them going to be winning prizes in the shows but more importantly to me, delivered without any intervention, up on their feet and sucked colostrum quickly.

This July 15-17 we will be doing our only Grazing School of 2024 - two days of brilliant soil and grazing learning with the excellent Caroline Grindrod and using our fields and data to look at what works and how

And one day on grass genetics with the brilliant Phepson Angus

It might not last but loving the sunshine and a warm southern breeze. 🐾🐾🐾😎

We know lots of hard-working farming & crofting families have felt the pain this awful spring. This uplifting version of “Stand by Me” recorded with the wonderful Farmers Choir is a powerful reminder to please remember - especially if you feel low or lonely - there are so many…

During our recent conference, Kirsty from The Flow Country Partnership gave an exciting update about the status of the partnership, the potential for World Heritage Site status and the pilot projects in the pipeline.

📸Angus Mackay Photography

We sometimes receive enquiries around how #PeatlandACTION ’s support and funding can work alongside the IUCN UK Peatlands #PeatlandCode .

To help applicants considering peatland restoration we’ve created a new resource to cover all the frequently asked questions.

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Three Amigos 🤠🤠🤠

Thanks for the lovely comments. You can listen to the podcast here: newstalk.com/podcasts/newst…

An early start this morning to ascend Braeriach. En route I passed the still-frozen Loch Coire an Lochain, at 1000m. It’s one of Scotland’s most Arctic-like corries.

The blooming lovely smell of coconut from the whins which are flowering. Especially strong when it’s a warmer day out if the wind.

Out 17th October in all good bookshops, pre-order your copy now! 💚📘😘

Let there be light. Power connection going back into our cottage today. Norbloc Construction Ltd, A9 Plumbing and Anderson Electricians pulling it all together.

If you're like me & busy lambing & calving at the moment, here's a 5 minute video to accompany my Nuffield Farming report.
My video editing skills & internet speed are the reason it's taken so long 🙈
#FatFemales
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The search party for wayward ewe. You’ll find her in the top left corner of rocks. Well camouflaged and very fly.

Peatlands can be windy places!

Here is a little behind-the-scenes look at the challenging conditions we faced filming our #PeatlandACTION case studies which highlights the tough environments those working in peatland restoration also have to navigate

🎥© @SwiftFilms/NatureScot

Local langoustines cooked and prepared by Neil in between calving and lambing checks. Absolute class coffee break today. No wonder there’s such a strong demand from our continental cousins for Scottish shellfish.

A true legend passes away 💔
RIP Fergie MacDonald, there will never be another like you 🪗

A good dash of Armadale bloodlines being recorded with Innovis Ltd

Our cast ewes last year made the trip south, as well as three tups over the past few years. Good to hear the feedback on their performance - good and bad.

male Green-veined White butterfly on a beautifully fragrant stand of Common Scurvy-grass in a sheltered Geo at Yesnaby today.

Wildflowers #springtime