We welcome guest blogs from people living and working in Highland to help to inspire and raise awareness of the ways in which contact with nature can help to improve our health and wellbeing. If you have a story you would like to share, please read our guidance and get in touch.
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Woman’s Walking Group; supporting the Gypsy/Traveller Community
“I started the walking group to create an opportunity for the women in our community to have a break from the work at home and to reduce social isolation that many people in the Gypsy/Traveller experience- especially since Covid”. Jessie McPhee is one of the Community Health Worker for MECOPP and works to improve…
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Ullapool Families celebrate funding to support wellbeing through nature
Families in the Ullapool High School Catchment area are set to benefit from £87,000 funding to support family wellbeing through nature connection. The money will support a two year project called ‘Stepping Stones’, aimed at improving wellbeing through pathways into nature-based activities. The Whole Family Wellbeing Programme is a national Scottish Government initiative aimed at…
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Kinlochleven Welcomes New Green Health Officer
Lucy is originally from the North-East of England and moved to Kinlochleven last year from Manchester where she was working as a water engineer. She has experience volunteering in the third sector and teaches yoga. “I studied and started my career in the engineering sector but found I was much more interested in the community…
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Hospital Greenspace- Apple Tree Planted at New Craigs Hospital
We are very grateful for a donation of a new apple tree from Torbreck Orchard to replace one that was damaged by deer. Helene Morse, New Craigs Hospital Manager helped plant the apple tree, alongside the Apex Highland team, as part of her pledge to support action to nurture the hospital grounds. The New Craig’s orchard was…
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December Newsletter
Our December Newsletter is now live and packed full of information, events and resources. To subscribe to our future monthly e- newsletters please sign up at www.thinkhealththinknature.scot
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Avoiding Slips, Trips and Falls in Winter
Now that a cold snap is upon us, it is worth preparing a little to help avoid any unwelcome injuries. Slip and trip accidents increase during the Autumn and Winter season for a number of reasons: there is less daylight, leaves fall onto paths and become wet and slippery and cold weather spells cause ice…
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November Newsletter 2024
Our latest newsletter is now live filled with events, resources, funding and research news for Highland. Sign-up to our monthly newsletter.
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Have you Seen the Highland Mental Health & Wellbeing Newsletter?
Aim of the Mental Health Delivery Group is that all people in Highland will benefit from good health and wellbeing. Through these mental health and wellbeing newsletters, the group which has representatives from across a range of services and from each of the nine community planning areas, aims to highlight community activities and services happening locally.…
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Arts in Nature Creative Session with Gateway Homeless Trust
Executive Summary This case study explores the creative activity delivered by the Arts in Nature project, focusing on a nature-based arts session for vulnerable adults who are supported by Gateway Homeless trust. The session aimed to engage participants of varying ages and all abilities in natural and artistic activities, highlighting the wellbeing benefits combining art with…
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Getting outside and exercising saved my life
Anyway, getting outside and exercising saved my life. It changed who I am and I wish I had been more open minded about it’s powers ten years ago but that is all part of this journey I think.
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Connecting to nature
Green Health Link Worker Louise, from the Cairngorms National Park Authority explores what nature connection means to her, whilst Gavin shares an easy nature connection activity that can be done anywhere. I love the walk to drop off my son at nursery in the morning – the movement and fresh air sets me up for…
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Think Nature Health Walks – Green Health Week
Written by Isabel McLeish, Health Walk Coordinator As the Coordinator for the Think Nature Health Walks, I support a network of walking and buggy groups throughout rural Highland. Our walks help you to connect with nature, meet likeminded people, and to enjoy being more active outdoors. Walking in your local green space is a great…
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Creating a mini meadow!
I can’t explain how excited I was to see that the yellow rattle seeds I scattered in a small area of my garden last year were growing! ….
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Think Nature Health Walks – Meet Isabel
We are delighted to welcome Isabel McLeish who is the new Health Walk Coordinator for the Think Nature Health Walks project at HTSI.
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Welcome Helen!
We’re excited to welcome Helen Perkins who is our new Senior Development Officer Green Health 🙂 Helen is originally from Cornwall but has lived here in the Highlands for over 15 years . Helen moved here to be near the Mountains so she could ski more. Helen tells us “ I still love to ski…
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Highland Green Health Showcase and Planning Event
In May 2023 the Highland Green Health Partnership hosted a showcase and planning event. at UHI. It brought together representatives from the public sector, health & social care sector, and third sector organisations, that have been invaluable in taking forward green health action in Highland. The outputs of this event will inform our Highland Green Health Sustainability Strategy and…
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Walking for Green Health Week 2023!
Green Health Week is all about celebrating the great outdoors, connecting with nature and enjoying our natural environment. What better way to do that than walking! Charlotte Mackenzie, project manager of Think Nature Health Walks (TNHW), talks about the many benefits of walking in nature and how you can join a walking group and take…
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Green Health Small Grant Fund 2023 Awarded to 18 Community Organisations
We are delighted to announce that in May 2023 we awarded 18 Highland groups funding through our recent small grant fund! Please find below a short summary of the groups and projects who have been awarded grants. Gairloch Area Development Ltd – Skye, Lochalsh & Wester Ross- This project will set up a Wester Ross Growers…
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Pathsforall Volunteers Awards celebrate people going the extra mile for their communities.
Pathsforall Volunteers Awards celebrate people going the extra mile for their communities. Pathsforall announced the winners of their Volunteer Awards 2022 at an uplifting ceremony at The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. The 13th annual Volunteer Awards took place on 28th September. Pathsforall celebrated 11 individuals and groups who have made amazing contributions to the health…
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Generations Working Together
Generations Working Together encourage you to save the date and share the details of the meetings with your contacts and communities to welcome new people to come along and learn about what it means to be intergenerational and how it can make a real difference to people of all ages. We are super excited to…
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Prescribe Heritage Highlands – Referrers Needed!
Do you work with people in the community who are experiencing social isolation? Do you work with people experiencing mild mental health issues? If YES – please consider becoming a referrer in the exciting, new partnership programme called Prescribe Culture Highlands. The project is looking for professionals who can refer people to the culture and…
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New youth leadership award focuses on environment
High Life Highland are launching a new youth leadership award focused on the environment. Partnering with Trees for Life, Green Hive. NHS CAMHS and Highland Adapts, HLH is creating the Highlands Green Leadership SCQF Award, adding an environmental strand to its existing youth leadership programme. The Leadership Programme has become the hallmark of good practice…
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Yet another News Post
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Small Grant Fund Awarded to 14 Highland Groups Summer 2022
We are delighted to announce that in June 2022 we awarded 14 Highland groups funding through our recent small grant fund! Please find below a short summary of the groups and projects who have been awarded grants. Let’s Get On With It Together – Skye & Lochalsh – The workshops are aimed at adults with…
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Thoughts from Ruth, a passionate volunteer walk leader
Ruth McDonogh, A volunteer Walk Leader for Tongue Walking Group shares her experiences and thoughts about being a walk leader Having moved to Tongue 8 years ago and been made to feel so welcome I was more than ready to give something back. My working life involved endless meetings so I was happy to take…
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‘Social crofting’ and ‘Green health’
A guest post for Green Health Week 2022 by Hugh Asher from Darach Social Croft Modern life can have a significant impact on our mental and physical wellbeing, and the last few years having been particularly difficult for many people. What has also become much clearer during this time is that Green Health activities, especially…
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5 Health Benefits of Walking in Nature
A guest post written by Charlotte Mackenzie, Project Manager, Think Nature Health Walks for Green Health Week 22 There are so many benefits to walking in nature which improve both our physical and mental health. It’s really difficult to narrow it down to a few, but here are my top five: One of my favourite…
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Elements of Nature in new Community Hospital – A reflection by Ailsa Villegas
The Badenoch & Strathspey Community Hospital is a new-build facility that opened in September 2021, combining patients from the Ian Charles Community Hospital in Grantown and St Vincents Hospital in Kingussie. In December 202, I was invited, along with other public health staff, to visit the new facility. I am local resident, and someone who…
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The Cairngorm Ski Club Annual Ski Sale
In Highland the weather is very rarely in our favour. It can be wet, windy and bitterly cold and often switch between four seasons in just one day. Lack of appropriate clothing and equipment is often described as a barrier to people participating in green health activities and good quality clothing and equipment can make…
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