Tag Archives: Natural Health Service

Sole Sisters

Posted on August 23, 2022 by NatureScot

As part of our Youth Engagement Action Plan we asked individuals from underrepresented communities to write about nature projects they’re passionate about. Today we hear from Halima Hussein, the founder of Sole Sisters, an outdoor adventure group that allows a … Continue reading →

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The five ingredients to a happier and healthier life revealed!

Posted on May 16, 2022 by NatureScot

Green Health Week – the annual Scottish mental health and wellbeing campaign offers the perfect opportunity to reflect on the therapeutic effects of being in nature, writes Claire Williams. For me, volunteering with NatureScot at Loch Leven National Nature Reserve … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Nostalgia

Posted on June 12, 2020 by NatureScot

Nature has helped many of us through the various challenges of the past few months. We’ve watched nature thrive through our screens and spent time observing life with fresh eyes and ears in our gardens and from windows. We’ve really … Continue reading →

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Taking Cumbernauld’s Wild Ways Well to a European audience

Posted on December 9, 2019 by NatureScot

Making more use of Scotland’s outdoors as Our Natural Health Service is an initiative being led by SNH. Paul Barclay from The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), is part of the Cumbernauld Living Landscape team and delivers an innovative green health programme, … Continue reading →

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1691 donuts expended in the SUSTRANS Challenge

Posted on July 18, 2016 by NatureScot

SNH staff walked the talk when they took up the SUSTRANS Challenge to get to work in a more sustainable way. SNH staff throughout Scotland have been playing a role in demonstrating their commitment to their health and wellbeing and … Continue reading →

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