It is believed by some biblical scholars to be the manna that saved the Israelites from starvation after escaping from Egypt. Nowadays the little-known lichen is largely unnoticed by the public, despite its heavy presence in hillwalkers? Favourite haunts. The Macaulay Land Use Research Institute in Aberdeen has produced the first ever guide to montane heathland lichens to give a beginner’s insight into these bizarre yet fascinating organisms found in the mountainous areas of Britain. [continue reading ... ]

If you have a hillwalking enthusiast on your Christmas list but are struggling to find a suitable gift, the pocket-sized, waterproof Montane Heathland Lichen Guide is the perfect gift. Priced at £9.99, the guide was produced by The Macaulay Land Use Research Institute in Aberdeen, and provides hillwalkers with the ultimate guide to lichens and how to identify different species while out walking on the mountainous areas of Britain. [continue reading ... ]

Glensaugh is continuing to de-stock in advance of the onset of winter.

At Glensaugh we are about to start another production year as our Texel tupps (rams) will shortly be introduced to the flock of crossbred ewes.