The Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives are here to help employers, employees and partner agencies come together to create a much healthier and more motivated workforce. This is achieved by a variety of means including free, confidential Workplace Visits, practical information and advice, and a structured Award Programme. More information at their website http://www.healthyworkinglives.com/ and InTouch Forth [...]

Volunteers Week 2010 Scotland

Find out about Volunteers Week in Scotland (1st-7th June 2010) at the following website

National Self Harm Network

The NSHN organisation aims to support those who self-harm, empower these people to seek support and alternatives to self harm, and to educate self-harm sufferers and their carers. It also aims to influence health and social care policies locally and nationally. http://www.nshn.co.uk/ Call 0800 622 6000 ( 7pm – 11pm ) Address – NHSN PO [...]

Scottish Outdoor Access Code

In Scotland most land is available for recreation. People must follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code when exploring Scotlands countryside. For dog-owners there are basic common sense rules to follow, like keeping dogs on leads if in a field where there are cows or horses. Other advice is to keep dogs out of fields of [...]

CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN

Cairngorm mountain is a spectacular environment in the wild where you can climb, walk, ski or observe the widlife. There is the UK’s highest funicular railway, a mountain garden and the opportunity to see some of Britain’s rarest and well known birds. The mountain can be reached by bus, car, bike or on foot. Weather [...]

HIGHLAND SAFARIS

This safari is based in the heart of Scotland in Perthshire. As well as Land Rover safaris there is off-road driving, deer park, garden, cafe, shop and Scotland’s only Gem and Gold panning centre. The safari takes in 250,000 acres of Perthshire and reaches heights of nearly 3000 feet. Grouse, Red Deer, Golden Eagles and [...]

The WALLACE MONUMENT

The Wallace Monument is situated just outside Stirling’s city centre in Causewayhead.  It is a spectacular site which overlooks the scene of the famous Battle of Stirling bridge from the 13th century. The monument is dedicated to Scotland’s most celebrated hero William Wallace. To access the monument entrance tickets can be bought at the Visitors [...]

NOAH’S ARK – family entertainment centre

NOAH’s ARK is situated in Perth and has plenty of activities for families to enjoy. Amongst these are 10-pin bowling, twin seater and single seater karts, faster karts for older children and a softplay area for the under 12′s. There is a restaurant open all day serving fresh food and home baking. The Ark opens [...]

Barnardo’s Cairngorm Challenge 2010

This event on the 11th of September is a hike and bike challenge which will raise money for Barnardo’s. The event takes place in the Cairngorm National Park and people can choose between 3 different challenges each varying in difficulty. On the night before the challenge there will be a party and after the challenge there [...]

Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition Experience

This tourist attraction was established in 1980 and is classed as a “5 Star” attraction by the Scottish Tourist Board, the highest possible rating. This exhibition of the worlds most famous loch looks at its legend, history and its natural wonders. There are 6 themed areas each telling a different story, for example the legend [...]