Regional Land Use Partnership (RLUP) consultation events
The South of Scotland has been chosen by The Scottish Government as one of five Regional Land Use Partnership (RLUP) pilots, to help develop Scotland’s approach to land use in support of our green recovery, the Just Transition to net-zero, and to address the climate change and biodiversity emergencies. The work is being delivered through […]
Nature of Scotland Awards nomination for SUP
We are so excited to be a finalist in the RSPB Scotland Nature of Scotland awards in the Nature and Climate Action category. Yippee! Also, big well done to all the other nominees including Threave Garden and Estate Threave Landscape Restoration Project. Looking forward to the award ceremony on the 17th November and fingers-crossed
Connecting Threads Harvest Programme
Connecting Threads Harvest Programme Connecting Threads will be marking the harvest this year through a programme of events exploring the uses and value of plants, culturally and ecologically. For full details, sign up to the Connecting Threads newsletter by emailing the words ‘Newsletter Opt In’ to emily@sup.org.uk Merlindale Nature Festival – Saturday 10th September, 2pm – 6pm, […]
Ever pondered about how to build a bridge?
Here’s a video aimed at inspiring Secondary pupils to wonder and explore careers in this vast field of options. SUP Services Ltd was successful in a bid for Community Renewal Funding, which is allowing the Scottish Borders Construction Forum (SBCF) to explore some of the issues affecting Borders trades people, local businesses and trade suppliers. […]
Quest for Net Zero and Brave Heroes!
Here’s a video aimed at inspiring Primary pupils to wonder and explore careers in this vast field of options. This is the second of the videos from #FlatpackCreative, commissioned by the SUP Services delivered Scottish Borders Construction Forum (SBCF). As part of their Community Renewal Fund project, SBCF commissioned sample films to engage young people […]
Read all about courses and accreditation schemes for the Scottish Borders building trade
The SUP Services led Scottish Borders Construction Forum (SBCF) have produced a couple of really useful leaflets for the Scottish Borders Trades People, Local Businesses and Trade Suppliers. If you know anyone in the building trade, please do share. Local, Regional and National Energy Efficiency Courses for Trades, Professionals and New Entrants: This leaflet sets […]
The Wildness on our Doorstep hybrid talk
Our next event is Thursday 11th August at Tweedsmuir Hall and online – The Wildness on our Doorstep: Talla-Hartfell and Scotland’s Wild Land Areas by Simon Brooks from NatureScot followed by Landscape Architect Emily Cropton, who will be talking on Theatres of Nature – Connecting People and Place through a UNESCO Biosphere in the Scottish […]
SUP Annual Report 2021-2022
The latest annual report is now available. Read all about the projects and activities in this busy year for the charity, including… SUP Core Team Update – Project Highlights, South of Scotland Golden Eagle project, Dumfriesshire East Community Benefit Group, South West Scotland Coastal Way, Connecting Threads, South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre, and the […]
Help us name a golden eagle
The South Of Scotland Golden Eagle Projecthave kindly asked us to name one of the new golden eagles. We’ve asked around the team and come up with 5 suggestions and its now over to you to help us make the final choice. Click here and pop your choice in the comments. https://www.facebook.com/southernuplandspartnership/photos/a.875729669273706/2104604133052914/ 1. Criffel – that […]
Newsletter June 2022
Welcome to the latest Southern Uplands Partnership projects updates. As we move out of Spring and into Summer, we hope better weather allows you to get out and about to experience some of the amazing things there are to do in South Scotland. Please enjoy the latest SUP news below, including among other things: progress […]