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Hill farming [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Series: SPICe Briefing ; (10/29) 7 May 2010Publication details: Edinburgh Scottish Parliament 2010Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Looks at hill farming in Scotland and examines reasons for the recent decline in sheep and cattle numbers on hill farms. Also discusses the results of the Royal Society of Edinburgh's inquiry into the Hills and Islands of Scotland, highlights sources of Government funding for hill farming, and outlines the views of stakeholders on the subject.

Looks at hill farming in Scotland and examines reasons for the recent decline in sheep and cattle numbers on hill farms. Also discusses the results of the Royal Society of Edinburgh's inquiry into the Hills and Islands of Scotland, highlights sources of Government funding for hill farming, and outlines the views of stakeholders on the subject.