National Parks

Cuts to the agriculture budget could lead to a ‘nature and climate catastrophe’

In a letter to Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Mairi Gougeon, NFUS president Martin Kennedy highlighted that NatureScot's established position in favour of a Galloway National Park calls into question its ability to conduct a public consultation in an ‘impartial manner'

"Every crofter has different strengths and areas of expertise, and it is expected that all participants will have knowledge to share, leading to skills development across the whole community"

"I foresee years of friction if this goes ahead"

A new deal should treat farmers as 'trusted, talented and tenacious allies', says MP Tim Farron

"Climate adaptation is about responding to the changes that we have seen in our climate over the last few decades, and preparing for the challenges that we will face as our climate continues to change"