Macaulay Land Use Research Institute » Society and Countryside

Understanding Biodiversity – a summary of key research findings

Clare Neely — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:50:35 +0000

Cairngorms Knowledge Exchange Network & Meeting

Clare Neely — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:03:53 +0000

The Centre for Mountain Studies at Perth College UHI and the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) are working together to create a sustainable network for knowledge exchange within the Park, which will also support the CNPA in preparing their new National Park Plan and, in the future, implementing it. [continue reading ... ]

Views on water protection requested

Clare Neely — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:36:27 +0000

Farmers and land managers in the River Dee area are invited to attend a free event exploring the obstacles facing those who wish to take actions to help the water environment. [continue reading ... ]

Research facility opens its doors to the public

Clare Neely — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:56:50 +0000

A 900 hectare outdoor laboratory is offering local residents the opportunity to visit the facility as part of Doors Open Day on Saturday 18^th September. [continue reading ... ]

Is all nature good for you?

Clare Neely — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:46:51 +0000

Researchers at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute are seeking volunteers to help them assess how people interact with nature. [continue reading ... ]

Third Edition of Publication on Socio Economic Research

Clare Neely — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:07:28 +0000

The third edition of a publication which summarises socio-economic research conducted at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute and the Scottish Agricultural College has been launched today (Monday 20th April). [continue reading ... ]

Macaulay Scientists Win Award for Landscape Perception Research

Clare Neely — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:05:42 +0000

Three scientists from the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute in Aberdeen have scooped a national journal award for their research into the effect of movement on people’s appreciation of landscapes. Dr Katrina Brown, Dr Rachel Dilley and Dr Keith Marshall were announced today (Thursday April 16) as the winners of the Sociological Research Online SAGE Prize 2009 for their published paper Using a Head-mounted Video Camera to Understand Social Worlds and Experiences. The award will be presented to Dr Dilley at the British Sociological Association annual conference in Cardiff this evening (April 16). [continue reading ... ]

Seminar to explore public interpretations of countryside access rights

Clare Neely — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:03:20 +0000

Research into how we perceive our right to roam the countryside will come under the spotlight at a seminar at the University of Aberdeen today, Wednesday 4 March. [continue reading ... ]