Audrey Parsons @_audreyparsons
Just a proud member of a tiny Highland village - my personality is 90% local lore instagram.com/audreyparsons Helmsdale, Scotland Joined October 2011-
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Our report on economic, social, and cultural rights in the Highlands and Islands is out. So, what do we say? A thread with all key issues. 🧵 scottishhumanrights.com/media/2881/mai…
🌿Join the Flow Country Partnership! 🌿 Learn more FCP membership and sign up for our free membership here: forms.office.com/e/8B5wAnqgAk 3/3 #TheFlowCountry #Conservation #Community #Caithness #Sutherland
We’re thrilled to announce that work has begun on our second peatland restoration project! Excavators have arrived on-site at a farming and sporting estate, where we’ll be restoring around 410 hectares of vital peatland. 1/4
I think we might need to get some alpacas for the garden. A nice wee morning pumpkin picking and feeding the alpacas copious amounts of carrots at Caithness Animal Farm Park.
A man has been jailed for 12 and a half years after being convicted of a series of sexual and violent crimes. Ryan MacDonald, 31, committed the offences in the Sutherland, Inverness and Aberdeen areas between 2015 and 2020. Read more: orlo.uk/3T9LP
It’ll be interesting to see how this plays out, considering the 2007 redevelopment is still a contentious issue here
It’ll be interesting to see how this plays out, considering the 2007 redevelopment is still a contentious issue here
On Saturday, Audrey & Rebecca will be at Thurso's Green Fair, featuring local organisations taking action on climate issues. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how you can contribute to sustainability in Caithness! #ClimateAction #Sustainability 3/3
On 27th Sept at Lairg Ferrycroft Centre, meet Rebecca (World Heritage Site Coordinator) and Audrey (Green Finance Initiative Project Officer) to learn more, explore projects, and enjoy family-friendly activities. #TheFlowCountry 2/3
Come say hello if you’re in Lairg or Thurso this week!
Come say hello if you’re in Lairg or Thurso this week!
Our Flow Country exhibit is at the Ferrycroft Centre in Lairg! On 27th Sept, meet Rebecca (World Heritage Site Coordinator) and Audrey (Green Finance Initiative Project Officer) to learn more, explore projects, and enjoy family-friendly activities. #TheFlowCountry
Pretty impressive milestone!
Pretty impressive milestone!
The healer also needs healing. The planner also needs surprises. The giver also needs to receive. The thoughtful also needs to be thought of. The considerate also needs to be considered.
Only 4 new Primary 1 kids at Helmsdale Primary this year—yikes! 😬 Really worrying to see such low numbers.
Only 4 new Primary 1 kids at Helmsdale Primary this year—yikes! 😬 Really worrying to see such low numbers.
Whoever came up with this needs a pay rise! 😂
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Astronaut David Mackay tries out the zip line and does a countdown on the rocket climbing frame at Helmsdale Play Space on eve of his role as Games chieftain dlvr.it/TC0S9H
‘Helmsdale was a magical place to grow up’: Retiring Virgin Galactic chief pilot David Mackay pays tribute to village in chieftain’s speech at Games dlvr.it/TC2TPQ
Yesterday, the Green Finance team and World Heritage volunteers visited Armadale Farm for a day of learning about how peatland restoration can support crofting. We even spotted a rare Scottish Primrose, native to Scotland's rugged north! 🌿🌸 #PeatlandRestoration #Crofting
Had a fantastic morning with Virgin Galactic’s Chief Pilot, David Mackay! 🚀 His journey from Helmsdale to the stars inspired our space-themed playpark, showing the next generation that where you start doesn’t limit how far you can go. 🌟

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