With the help of our monthly newsletter we hope you won’t be afraid of sowing some seeds and getting your hands dirty, however if you are interested in more formal training, try the following links:
The Low Impact Living Initiative (LILI) host courses at Gorgie City Farm in Edinburgh, including one day courses on smallholding, permaculture, brewing – and many more!
Oatridge College - local college with horticulture and agriculture courses, including a new Modern Apprenticeship in agriculture
Scottish Agricultural College and their climate change page - interesting slide show by Bill McKelvey that concludes “land managers will have a key role in responding to climate change”
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has various part time courses, including horticulture & herbal medicine
BTCV run a comprehensive range of short training courses, including ones based at Stirling, Grangemouth and Edinburgh
Edinburgh School of Food & Wine (near Newbridge) run various part time courses