ALEADING commentator on Highland issues has been appointed to the board of Community Land Scotland. At 29, Thurso-based Magnus Davidson is the first resident of the “far north” to become a director of the membership organisation for community landowners across Scotland. He is also the youngest board member to date. Davidson’s name will be familiar to anyone following the debates on community regeneration, land use, repopulation and the renewable energy sector in the Highlands and Islands. He has become an important advocate for the cause of strengthening Scotland’s most remote and fragile communities. Ailsa Raeburn, chair of Community Land Scotland, whose membership stretches from Annan to Applecross and Glasgow to Gigha, said: “We are really pleased to welcome Magnus Davidson to our board. As its youngest member, he brings really valuable new perspectives to our work as well as great local knowledge of the communities of Caithness and Sutherland and their aspiratio
Whale of a time in Tobago?
A humpback whale 3/4 mile off Charlotteville. -
A year into the covid19 pandemic, Tobago s tourism industry continues to suffer owing to the international border closure. Tobago has sought to use this downtime to improve its tourism sector for when visitors can be welcomed again.
Aside from the pristine beaches, flora and fauna, local dishes and unique culture, research is being done to add whale watching to Tobago s list of attractions.
CEO of Environmental Research Institute of Charlotteville Aljoscha Wothke told Newsday on Sunday, whale sightings are common around this time of year as they migrate from south to north.
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