Detailed guide: Buying a cat or dog
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals. read more
Energy & Environment
Press release: Village halls boosted by £1.2 million to rejuvenate community hubs
Village Halls Week: Government scheme supports vital hubs for rural communities. read more
Detailed guide: Wildlife licences: when you need to apply
Find out which licence you may need to carry out work that affects wildlife and its habitat, how to apply and when you may need to pay. read more
Perfect dozen
A dozen top apprentices and trainees from SRUC have been selected as finalists for this year’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (ALBAS). read more
China challenge
An Edinburgh horticulture student will walk more than 150 miles along the Great Wall of China to raise money for struggling gardeners. read more