Highland Council

Access to Crofting Toolkit - Strathpeffer

Weekend course aimed at new entrants, people who wish to enter crofting or those looking to find out whether crofting is right for them. 5 modules led by industry experts and peer to peer support.

Course synopsis:

Lambing - Muir of Ord

Introduction to practical lambing course

Pre-Lambing Course Gairloch

Aimed at all keepers of sheep, or those who are looking to keep sheep in the future. FREE places for those aged 16 - 25 enrolment essential training@crofting.org

Introduction to Beekeeping Gairloch

This one day classroom based course will set up participants with all they need to know to set up in beekeeping from health and welfare, husbandry, legal issues and compliance. There will be a chance to handle equipment and taste some local honeys.

Sheep Handling Demo and Talk

Sally Wild of the Shetland Sheep Society and tutor Brian Denoon will be on hand to demo sheep handling skills and discuss tips for setting up a fank and relative costs and advantages. This event is FREE to those attending the Shetland Sheep society event and is part funded by the Scottish Government Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF).

Strained Wire Fencing Course for Women - Near Ullapool

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.

Intro to Beekeeping - Isle of Skye

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.

Intro to Sheepdog Training - Skye

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

Intro to Beekeeping - Isle of Skye

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.

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