 It is now 2 years since the publication of the Isle of Jura Business survey. We went back to ask Donald Ewen Daroch, Director of the Feolin Study Centre on Jura, how things have progressed in the intervening period. |
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In June of 2005, North Highland College approached the Trust to ask if we would provide funding for a new clay pigeon trap for use on their Gamekeeping courses. |
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 Angling for Youth Development, developed by Strathclyde Police, is an initiative primarily aimed at children who are at risk of becoming involved in anti-social behaviour.The initiative seeks to develop a lifelong interest in angling and the countryside through teaching children about country code etiquette, country conservation, country pursuits and in particular fly fishing, fly tying, first aid and basically how to enjoy the countryside safely. |
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 In September 2005, our trustees approved a grant which allowed 4 individuals to participate in a full time coaching angling course with the Professional Anglers’ Association. We were delighted to be able to assist the Waterways Trust in this way because, the more properly trained coaches that are available to teach, the more children can have access to angling. |
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In June 2005, the SCAET was approached by the Feolin Study Centre, on Jura, to help fund a study on the economic viability of the island. |
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 The Scottish Countryside Alliance Educational Trust (SCAET) is delighted to be involved in the establishment and funding of the Country Sports Tourism Group (CSTG), a group set up to ensure the finest delivery and management of all aspects of country sports and tourism. |
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 In 2006, as a result of the continuing generosity of our donors, SCAET was again able to fund a bursary on the Game Conservancy Trust Grouse and Hillkeepers’ Course. |
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 In 2006, as part of an ongoing commitment to promote wild game as a healthy and free range food, SCAET and the Scottish Executive funded a feasibility study into the marketing of Scottish Wild Game. A progress report will be available shortly. |
 Recognising the importance of land-based industries to Scotland's rural economy, SCAET supported this pioneering project with a number of grants. |
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 The Bridge Project in Dundee has been running its Food Co-operative since September 2004. Its aim is to make vegetables, fruit and game from the Tayside countryside available to city dwellers by providing a collection, distribution and sorting facility, and to present this produce in an appetising way to consumers through cooking instruction directed by the need for healthy eating. |
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