A misty morning with the magical hare
I shouldn't have been surprised really. It was the perfect morning after all. A morning filled with magic. After so many clear spring...
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- Feb 14, 2022
- 4 min
Capturing nature content in the Scottish Highlands
Nature never fails to inspire me. Being outdoors is when I feel at my most creative. It makes sense then that it is nature content that...
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- Dec 5, 2021
- 3 min
My first winter living tiny in the Cairngorms
It began the night before. I could feel its presence curling around our windows and tapping at the door. Winter has arrived. This...
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- Nov 21, 2021
- 3 min
How should a feminist dress?
As he turned, I immediately recognised the look in my partner's eyes. It was a simple question. The answer was all too clear. Hidden...
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- Oct 24, 2021
- 4 min
Is a rural life in the Scottish Highlands for you?
I've always been a country girl at heart. My feet seem almost permanently attached to wellies. But its not always as idyllic as is...
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- Jul 11, 2021
- 3 min
A guide on how to FIND your dream job in wildlife conservation
In the competitive world of wildlife conservation, you cannot afford to miss any opportunity. That's why its so important to keep on top...
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- Jul 4, 2021
- 4 min
A secret confession - why I don't do 'traditional' summer holidays
Our family holidays were always a little bit different. With 4 children in tow, our budget meant that holidays were primarily UK-based. ...
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- May 9, 2021
- 5 min
A decision that changed my life: Why I am never leaving the Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Highlands. There is a magic in these words. Years ago, I bought a train ticket to visit these Highlands for the first time....
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- Mar 13, 2021
- 4 min
Highs and lows of fieldwork in wildlife conservation
Let's face it, there is a tendency to 'glamourize' fieldwork. Its the aspect of wildlife conservation that often draws people in. That...
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- Mar 6, 2021
- 3 min
The healing nature of Spring in the Scottish Highlands
I broke out into an instant, ecstatic smile. My ears pricked with the familiar call. The unmistakable 'peewit' of a lapwing, returning...
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- Feb 7, 2021
- 5 min
How to connect with nature on your doorstep in 3 simple steps - tools for living through a pandemic
Nature is everywhere. Its a common misconception that you must travel to remote lands, on a perfect day, far away from human...
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- Jan 29, 2021
- 5 min
Building a Tiny Home in the Scottish Highlands
The first moment I stumbled across a tiny house on my internet rambles, I knew this would be the home for me. Now its actually becoming a...
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- Dec 15, 2020
- 3 min
A winter stroll in a haunted Highland Forest
The light whispers today. Softly filtering through the forest, illuminating the deepest greens and the most delicate raindrops. It is...
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- Nov 30, 2020
- 4 min
How does a wildlife conservationist really spend their time?
There is no such thing as a typical day in my job. When describing my position, as Capercaillie Advisory Officer for the RSPB, I...
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- Sep 19, 2020
- 2 min
Welcoming autumn in the Scottish Highlands
Autumn smells of home. It has an unmistakable chill that rolls straight off the mountains as they prepare for winter's embrace. The...
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- Aug 25, 2020
- 3 min
It was a revelation - My day canoeing in the Highlands
Make sure to step in the middle so it doesn't tip'. Comforting words from my partner as I eye the canoe warily. This is it. After a...
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- Apr 26, 2020
- 3 min
Take a walk in a capercaillie forest with me
As I leave the forest track my eyes are already scanning the undergrowth. Today, I am a detective. I start to move through the forest...
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- Apr 25, 2020
- 3 min
My morning with capercaillie
Its 4am and I'm frantically lurching out of sleep to turn off my buzzing alarm. I listen intently but can only hear the odd creaking of...
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