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"There's
no cars where I live in the woods. When I grow up I'm going
to be a baker and bring cakes home for a nightime feast. School
is brilliant, everytime I go outside after lunch I get chased
by Callum - he's 8 - and David - he's 7. On holidays I play
on my computer, climb trees and nick strawberries, raspberries
and peas from our garden and I like feeding our hens, Rosie,
Penny and Peck-Peck."
Child age 6
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I
trained at Glasgow, worked in London and Australia, then came
back home to set up my own workshops, making jewellery and teaching.
This area inspires my work and there is a good network of crafts
people and strong support for the arts.
Silversmith |
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“Running
a successful Graphic Design company here in the Southern Uplands
gives me the best of both worlds... access to global clients
via the internet and a location that makes me feel like I’m
on holiday.”
Graphic Designer |
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“I
love it – out in the wilds, you get to meet everyone –
all the people who are hidden away. There’s a good mix
around here, lots of interesting people.”
Postman |
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“‘Drain
the bog!’ they said. I drained the bog, I piped the ditches
and we ploughed right up to the dyke back. I was advised and
grant aided to do it. Now, 40 years on, the first snipe are
to be seen again, the wheel of time is turning and the bog is
slowly reclaiming its territory.”
Retired Lady Farmer |
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“The
south of Scotland is famed for its beauty, hospitality and serenity.
Perhaps less well known is the opportunity to study in this
productive and dynamic area of Scotland. Being a student in
such a culturally rich part of Scotland is both exciting and
academically stimulating.”
Postgraduate Student |
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“Community
spirit is still strong here and the Community Councils are important.
We lobby on important issues like low cost housing and keep
community events going for locals and to bring people into our
towns and villages.”
Community Councillor |
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“I
work with people and organisations on a day to day basis helping
them care for the natural heritage. What is diferent about this
part of the country is that we are at the northern geographical
limit for some species such as nightjars, and the southern limit
for others. The mix of plants and other wildlife is unique in
a UK context; it makes for a fascinating place to work. There
is also a great range of landscapes, from highlands to coastal
scenery - it’s really a very special place.”
Environmentalist |
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We
run a hill farming unit with hill sheep and beef cattle as the
main enterprises. The farm has a small amount of woodland whereas
a significant number of nearby farms have been turned over entirely
to forestry. These land-uses have contributed much to the variety
and beauty of the regions landscape. Unfortunately both agriculture
and forestry have been under much financial pressure thus in
line with agricultural trends elsewhere farming businesses have
in general declines in mumber; grown in size and employ fewer
people than in the past. The challenge is to keep agriculture
profitable and contribute to sustainable local communities.”
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