Highland Council

This course is run over two half days. At the end of the course participants will have constructed a 50m section of agricultural fence and have learned skills to build and repair their own fences. Expert tutors Brian and Carrie will lead the workshop.

This classroom based course will give participants a grounding in all issues relating to beekeeping, setting up, equipment, health and welfare, husbandry and legal issues. There will be chance to handle equipment and taste some local honeys.

This intro course will lead you and your dog through the basic commands and work sheep in a park under the expert guidance of our tutor. We are a demand-led service, if you would like to attend other dates for sheepdog training or a more advanced level training please register your interest training@crofting.org

Join SCF for a classroom based course covering all aspects of beekeeping to get your started: Health, Welfare, Husbandry, Legal Compliance and Practical hints and tips. There will also be a chance to handle beekeeping equipment and taste local honey.

Aimed at grazings clerks, committee members and shareholders tutor Arthur MacDonald will guide you through the new grazings regulations template in relation to practical management issues that may be encountered on common grazings. This is the first course of it's kind and SCF are keen to run more. If you would like to see this happening in your area please register your interest training@crofting.org

This course is aimed at crofters, small holders and farmers who wish to learn more about basic commands when working with dogs. The day will be based in parks with a chance for participants to work sheep with their own dogs under the expert guide of the tutor.

Purpose of this event:

The Scottish Government is developing a Culture Strategy for Scotland. They're holding events in different parts of the country to encourage anyone who has an interest in a strategy to engage with them and contribute to #scotlandscultureconversation. They want to hear your views and ideas about culture in Scotland, and the direction it should take, as well as the main challenges and issues you think the strategy should seek to address.

Open to all this will cover the basics to help you make a start in beekeeping or an update for those who wish to learn more

Open to all, this workshop will be led by local Vet Graeme Swanson MRCVS and will focus on record keeping for cattle and sheep, withdrawal periods and best practice with medicines.

Voluntary Arts Scotland is bringing a digital skills training session to Inverness on 4 November, which is being funded by the Scottish Government as part of it's wider Digital Scotland programme delivered through SCVO's Digital Participation Charter Fund.

This training is specifically aimed at people aged 50+ who help run creative activity.

The workshop will cover:

• How to set up and manage a Facebook group or page

• Facebook advertising explained

• How to edit photos and create posters and flyers using Canva