Events
The Scottish Smallholding & Countryside Festival 2026
Time: 9:00 am
Join on the 17 October 2026 at the Royal Highland Centre for a rebranded, expanded celebration of rural life. Experience the feel of a “national local show” across three massive…
Integrating Trees Network: Walking and Talking Trees with Fran and Mark of Reidchalmai Croft
Join ITN as they visit Fran Lockhart and Mark Foxwell at their 46ha croft in Sutherland, who will share their experience of managing upland ancient woodland using cattle fitted with…
Islay Women In Agriculture – Let’s Talk Health
This event will provide you with an insight into how best to maximise both soil and animal health on your farm or croft. We will visit Cornabus, a farm rich…
South Uist Fluke and Healthy Peatlands: Benefits for your Croft or Common Grazing
Time: 6:30 pm
Come along to this FAS meeting focusing on fluke and the benefits of healthy peatlands for crofters and livestock at Borrodale Hotel, on Wednesday 21st October, 7pm start for presentations. Soup and sandwiches…
North Uist Fluke and Healthy Peatlands: Benefits for your Croft or Common Grazing
Time: 6:30 pm
Come along to this FAS meeting focusing on fluke and the benefits of healthy peatlands for crofters and livestock at Hosta Hall, on Thursday 22nd October, 7pm start for presentations. Soup and sandwiches…
Livestock Traceability Pop Up Stand – Stirling
Time: 8:00 am
Breaches of livestock identification and record keeping regulations remain the most common cross compliance failure at government inspections. Keeping up to date with the volume of requirements can be challenging.…
Building Resilience on Farm: Responding to Extremes – Easter Ross
Time: 10:15 am
Join us at Rhynie Farm by kind permission of the Ross family where we will discuss how changing weather patterns are affecting arable farming in Scotland and what farmers can…
West Coast Calves – Skye
Time: 7:00 pm
Join us for an informative and engaging evening for those with suckler herds on the West Coast on 28th October. The evening will cover key topics including policy updates and…
Nutrient Management & IPM Workshop – Perthshire
This is a practical workshop covering soil management and the practical considerations when optimising soil and nutrient management, helping farmers to build their knowledge and understanding of soil and nutrient…
West Coast Calves Knocknagael Bull Stud – Improving Calf Quality
Time: 11:00 am
Bull fertility and management massively impact the productivity and profitability of your suckler herd. Join us at The Scottish Government Bull Stud at Knocknagael for a tour of the facility with…
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