Archive for January, 2011
Where “Wood” We Be Without Trees? Join us in Celebrating the International Year of the Forest!
Think of all of the beautiful forests and trees in Great Britain. Then think of a world without them! From Sherwood Forest to the Royal Oak, from the Fortingall Yew to the Caledonian forest, trees and forests are a huge part of the culture of Britain. They are cherished historical landmarks and living monuments. All [...]
Top Tips for Celebrating Burns Night
Every January 25th, Scottish people and fans of poetry worldwide celebrate Burns Night – also known as Burns Supper – in honour of Scotland’s greatest poet, Robert Burns. These traditional festivities give everyone the opportunity to celebrate not just Scotland’s favourite son, “The Bard” Robert Burns, but Scottish cuisine, customs and heritage. Here are some [...]
Fish Fight Swims into the Mainstream
Recently, we wrote about the shocking waste known as “discarding” that is occurring in the North Sea fishing industry. Due to discarding, at least one-third – and some say up to one half – of the fish caught in the North Sea are thrown dead back into the sea. Last week, the problem of discarding [...]
