The Friends of the Ochils have objected to the Windburn Windfarm development which has boundaries around Ben Buck, Blairdenon Hill, Ben Gengie and Craighorn (see details: https://windburnwindfarm.co.uk/project-info). The reason for this is due to the significant adverse impact on the Ochils’ landscape, visual amenity, and recreational use. While we do not campaign against renewable energy, our core aim is to protect the Ochils against unacceptable developments that could harm the landscape and people’s enjoyment of it. If you wish to make a representation on this development before the 22nd August, you can follow this link: https://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationDetails.aspx… The representation submitted by
Read more →My name’s Neil and I’m the Administrator for Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, a project that works with partners, landowners and volunteers to protect red squirrels where they are most under threat from the spread of non-native grey squirrels. Our Central Lowlands project area (which includes areas of the Forth from Stirling over to Clackmannan) is a key area for red squirrel conservation and we are keen to build up a strong network of volunteers and stakeholders across the region. Please view this map for more details (use the ‘layers’ button on the top right to select the ‘project areas’ layer)
Read more →A brand new illustrated edition of a children’s classic, Light on Dumyat by Rennie McOwan, is now in its fifth edition and has been specially illustrated for a new young readership.  Rennie is the founder of Friends of the Ochils. This classic tale of adventure, friendship and courage is greatly influenced by the author’s childhood.  Aimed at 7–11 year olds, there are no phones or i-pads, just four resourceful children roaming free, having adventures and being at one with their environment. Light on Dumyat is the first book in a series of four and introduces the key characters, Gavin and the
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