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Story Map Prize Draw Terms & Conditions

Story Map Prize Draw Terms & Conditions

As a thank you to the contributors to the Highland Weather & Climate Story Map, we are running a prize draw with two exciting prize options. Keep reading to learn more about what you could win! How do I enter? After filling out the Highland Weather and Climate...

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Partner Project Spotlight: Highland Wildflower Meadow Mosaic

Partner Project Spotlight: Highland Wildflower Meadow Mosaic

Have you heard about the Highland Wildflower Meadow Mosaic? Led by the High Life Highland Rangers, the project has already created over 50 new small meadow sites across Highland. Caroline Vawdrey supports the project through her role as organiser of the Highland...

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This is how the temperature in Highland is changing.

This is how the temperature in Highland is changing.

Each stripe on the graphic below represents the average temperature for a single year, relative to the average temperature over the period as a whole. Shades of blue indicate cooler-than-average years, while red shows years that were hotter than average. The stark...

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50 Ideas for the Highland Weather & Climate Story Map

50 Ideas for the Highland Weather & Climate Story Map

Are you struggling to come up with stories of how weather and climate change have impacted you in Highland? Don't worry, we're here to help! Remember, every story is important, and every contribution helps us work toward a more resilient region. So don't be afraid to...

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Introducing: The Highland Weather & Climate Story Map

Introducing: The Highland Weather & Climate Story Map

Living in the Highlands, we regularly experience more than one remarkable weather element in a typical day. Whether it be heavy rainfall, or the warm Scottish sun decides to make an appearance, we always have something to talk about. We know the climate is changing...

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What is Climate Change Adaptation? Why is it important?

What is Climate Change Adaptation? Why is it important?

To kick off 2023, we are excited to run a campaign all about the basics of climate change adaptation. We feel it is important that you can feel comfortable enough to hold climate conversations - but to do so confidently, you must obviously understand the basics and we...

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Scottish Heritage – Shaping a Sustainable Future

Scottish Heritage – Shaping a Sustainable Future

There is no denying that the changing climate has already transformed Scotland’s biodiversity and we are yet to experience many other significant changes, as extreme weather events become more frequent. Local human settlements are also heavily at risk of being...

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