Lowland Deer Network

A more collaborative, coordinated approach to the management of wild deer on Scotland’s low ground and on the urban fringe

[SAOS - #workingtogether, what can we do for you? @saos_agri_coops]

Great news for low ground deer stalkers and managers!
A further round of the Low Ground Venison Supply Chain Project has launched enabling upgrades to chillers & infrastructure enabling more locally-harvested venison to be marketed.
Find out more at:
https://t.co/dlHwdj4Lts

[SAOS Supply Chain @SaosSupply]

🦌 Ever wondered how #ScottishVenison reaches your plate or business? Our updated #supplychain map traces the full journey for wild & farmed deer thro' processing, retail & export. If you work in the sector or care about sustainable food get in touch!
🔗https://t.co/vstp3Qm3FC

[Scottish Venison @ScotVenison]

It's Scottish Venison Day today 4 September. Let's celebrate this wonderful and natural Scottish product. How? There's some great recipe ideas on our new website https://t.co/VifbgOx9DN

[Scottish Venison @ScotVenison]

Don't forget Scottish Venison Day on 4 September. What will you be doing to help us celebrate this fabulous product!? #scottishvenison #venison #scottishvenisonday #scottishfood #Scotlandsnaturallarder #foodfromscotland #tasty #sustainable #naturepositive

[Scottish Venison @ScotVenison]

Superb sunny day at Forest Field and Glen @glen_field Benderloch, Argyll this week for launch of new venison chill and micro-processing unit. Full story see https://t.co/5tnpp7HaG5 #scottishvenison #wildvenison #venison #scotttishfood #healthy #sustainable #naturepositive

[ADMG @ADMGScotland]

Latest wildfire danger assessment VERY HIGH for east from 13 - 15 August, VERY HIGH for east and west 16 – 17 August and VERY HIGH for east and west, central belt + southern uplands, 18 – 19 August. More details https://t.co/YHTLDHGHSA

[Lowland Deer Network @LDNScotland]

Information on the incentive scheme pilots.
https://t.co/Wfk5w4cB3a

[NatureScot @NatureScot]

Manage deer in the lowlands? Don't miss the @LDNScotland Summit & AGM on Sunday July 27. Great opportunity to hear from speakers about incentives, larder infrastructure, drones & more. Register now by emailing [email protected]
@scotforestry @ForestryLS @transcotland

[Ross Ewing @RossEwing97]

Delighted to guide @scotgov minister @JimFairlieLogie on a deer stalking outing to demonstrate some of the unique practicalities of lowland deer management on behalf of @ScotLandEstates. A really enjoyable evening culminating in a the sustainable harvest of a roe buck. 1/2

[SAOS - #workingtogether, what can we do for you? @saos_agri_coops]

Venison Supply Chain! The clock is ticking - just 3 weeks left (20th March) to apply with your plans!

We're working with @NatureScot @ScotVenison & @LDNScotland to help low ground deer managers and their supply chain.

Find out more/get in touch: https://t.co/KUJ0RvwzWg

[Jake Swindells - Scottish Countryside Alliance @ScotCountryside]

It was recently announced that a £119k pilot fund has been secured by @NatureScot and @saos_agri_coops. The pilot scheme is open for submissions from stalkers and groups from 31 January and will run until 20 March.
https://t.co/r0OkHEEkLp

[SAOS - #workingtogether, what can we do for you? @saos_agri_coops]

We're administering an exciting new project helping low ground deer managers make improvements in their supply chain and grow their markets. Applications for project funding open 31st Jan. Pls spread the word! Full info: https://t.co/KUJ0RvwzWg

[NatureScot @NatureScot]

Great to work with @saos_agri_coops, Lowland Deer Network Scotland & @ScotVenison to launch this new £119,000 venison project to support to deer managers in low ground parts of Scotland. The fund aims to improve infrastructure & increase venison production. More info 👇

[Scottish Venison @ScotVenison]

New support scheme just launched by @NatureScot @saos_agri_coops @LDNScotland and Scottish Venison to support low ground venison infrastructure, chill, equipment projects. Up to 50% funding available. More info at https://t.co/F9YO6zJj9Z #venison #scottishvenison #deermanagement

[Scottish Venison @ScotVenison]

Superb article by Sophie Gault on wild venison, and why it should be on more school menus across Scotland.

[Scottish Venison @ScotVenison]

Findhorn Watershed Deer Forum with @ScotCraft and @ScotVenison is holding both a one-day and two-day venison butchery course at Strathdearn Hub, Tomation on 14, 15 and 16 Feb. See https://t.co/QzPvAKqbu0 for more info

[Wild Deer Best Practice @WDBPGuides]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿We have been a little quiet online lately following a very busy Spring/Summer, however behind the scenes we have a lot going on!

💡A full review and update of our guides
🖥️Designing a new @WDBPGuides website
🎟️Planning a programme of events for 2025

#bestpractice #education

[Wild Deer Best Practice @WDBPGuides]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 WDBP partners @LantraScotland give their thoughts on why following Best Practice is important to the land-based sector and future deer management

#education #bestpractice #standards #animalwelfare #wildlifemanagement #deermanagement #deer

[Scottish Venison @ScotVenison]

Scottish Venison Day 4 September marked with the opening of a new local chill/processing unit in a converted steading at Barwhillanty Estate in SW Scotland. Full story https://t.co/bvPPAHcusX