NorthWest2045 presence at Durness Games puts spotlight on land use

The sun shone for the 50th Durness Highland Games last Friday and there was plenty to see and do for those attending.

One of the busiest tents at the event was run by NorthWest2045 in collaboration with NatureScot, Peatland ACTION and the NW2045 Regional Land Use Partnership (RLUP).

There was also input from UHI North Highland, the North West Highlands Geopark and the North Highland Climate Action Hub.

A collective, NorthWest2045 last year launched its 25-year vision for the area.

Activities in the tent were focused on land use now and in the future.

Becky Shaw from NatureScot, said: “I had some interesting discussions on developing local skills to undertake restoration work on peatland. Peatland ACTION is working with land managers to restore peatlands to good health, reducing emissions of carbon and improving water quality.”

Ewen McLachlan, a member of the NorthWest2045 team, said: “Our tent attracted families keen to take part and explain how important the land is to us all.”

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