The Southern Uplands Partnership was started by local people, keen to maintain healthy communities and countryside and a vibrant economy in the south of Scotland.

The Partnership represents all sorts of people who live or work in the Southern Uplands - farmers, foresters, landowners, business people, environmentalists, archaeologists, artists, community and voluntary groups - as well as government bodies, agencies and councils. There are important challenges to address and everyone who is committed to the future of the south of Scotland is invited to join.

The Southern Uplands Partnership works to make things happen across regional boundaries by bringing people together, raising issues, looking for solutions and delivering projects that promote, protect and conserve the natural heritage for all to enjoy.