What is Solway Firth Partnership?
Solway Firth Partnership is an independent charity that works to support a vibrant and sustainable local economy while respecting, protecting and celebrating the distinctive character, heritage and natural features of our marine and coastal area.
We do this by working with people on both sides of the Solway Firth and further afield on a wide range of projects. We also contribute to development of policies for management of the coast and sea. We aim to engage with as many people as possible to help ensure that local views shape the future of the area.
National Marine Plan Interactive
National Marine Plan Interactive (NMPi) is a tool designed by Marine Scotland to assist in the development of national and regional marine planning. NMPi allows you to view different types of information and, where appropriate, links have been provided to the related parts of Scotland’s Marine Atlas and will also be provided to the National Marine Plan in due course.
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Fascinating history of Kirkcudbright fishing from ancient spears to modern vessels; https://www.kirkcudbrighthistorysociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/History-of-KBT-Fishing-002.pdf
Discover more about the KIlmorie Stone on the Rhins of Galloway at this talk - there is still time to book yourself a place!
Rhins of Galloway Coast Path
Quick reminder about tonight's event on the Kilmorie Stone! Join us with AOC Archaeology Group via Zoom at 7.30pm, Thursday 25th February, to hear Prof. Carol Neuman de Vegvar speak about the enigmatic imagery of this early medieval carved stone. If you are already on the mailing list, you should have received an email with Zoom details. If you joined in the last few days, or before 5pm today, we will email this evening with the link. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/RhinsRevealedMailingList
Beginning on the wonderful Galloway coast at Borgue this video reveals the meaning of place names as it follows the line of the Pulwhirrin Burn
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Unesco Biosphere
Follow the Pulwhirrin Burn and discover the meaning of place-names with a birds eye view of the countryside in SW Scotland. Part of the PLACE in the Biosphere project helping people discover more about their heritage.
Will the renewable age start with you? A new wind turbine technician apprenticeship announced for Robin Rigg, Workington, Cumbria
https://www.group.rwe/en/rwe-careers-portal/job-offers/details?id=31700-en_GB
https://www.group.rwe/en/rwe-careers-portal/job-offers/details?id=31700-en_GB
Some of the caves along the Solway Coast appear to have been important places in the past!
Discover the story behind these evocative stone carvings by joining the talk!
SMILE Project Facebook
Will the renewable age start with you? A new wind turbine technician apprenticeship announced for Robin Rigg, Workington, Cumbria
https://www.group.rwe/en/rwe-careers-portal/job-offers/details?id=31700-en_GB
https://www.group.rwe/en/rwe-careers-portal/job-offers/details?id=31700-en_GB
Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship - Robin Rigg - Workington, Cumbria
Workington (Port of Workington Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship - Robin Rigg - Workington, Cumbria
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The SMILE project is launching an exciting new photo submission section of the project on social media
All the way from St Bees Head to Cairnryan, and all/any aspect you want to represent. The submissions will form part of the Solway Review, so a range of submissions which cover the topics of the Review would be incredible to depict each topic as stakeholders see it impacting or interacting with themselves in or around the Solway Firth.
SUBMIT YOUR IMAGE TODAY
Simply tag @solwaysmile on Twitter or Instagram or @smilesolway on Facebook, or send them to us via direct message on these platforms, and make clear that you are submitting an image for the series. Alternatively use the hashtag #solwaysmileproject in order to submit your image, again making it clear your intention to submit.
Make sure you read the Terms and Conditions for the Solway Photo Series, by submitting a photo you are confirming acceptance and agreement of these Terms and Conditions.
More info and Terms and conditions for the Solway Photo Series are available here; https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/planning/solway-photo-series/
All the way from St Bees Head to Cairnryan, and all/any aspect you want to represent. The submissions will form part of the Solway Review, so a range of submissions which cover the topics of the Review would be incredible to depict each topic as stakeholders see it impacting or interacting with themselves in or around the Solway Firth.
SUBMIT YOUR IMAGE TODAY
Simply tag @solwaysmile on Twitter or Instagram or @smilesolway on Facebook, or send them to us via direct message on these platforms, and make clear that you are submitting an image for the series. Alternatively use the hashtag #solwaysmileproject in order to submit your image, again making it clear your intention to submit.
Make sure you read the Terms and Conditions for the Solway Photo Series, by submitting a photo you are confirming acceptance and agreement of these Terms and Conditions.
More info and Terms and conditions for the Solway Photo Series are available here; https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/planning/solway-photo-series/
Take a look at the next Coastal Conversations webinar!
Dynamic dunes on the Solway coast on the 25th Feb, it’s free and will be roughly an hour long including questions
See you there!
Dynamic dunes on the Solway coast on the 25th Feb, it’s free and will be roughly an hour long including questions
See you there!
Happy #WorldWetlandsDay! There are many areas of wetland highlighted through designations and managed around both sides of the Solway. Why not learn more about the areas of wetland near you today to celebrate?
This photo was taken at Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve
This photo was taken at Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve
Happy Burns Night 🏴
The Scottish side of the Solway was where Robert Burns spent many years of his life.
The Brow Well, below, was where Burns took the ‘healing waters’ of the Solway shortly before his death in an attempt to cure his ill health.
Photographer; Keith Kirk
The Scottish side of the Solway was where Robert Burns spent many years of his life.
The Brow Well, below, was where Burns took the ‘healing waters’ of the Solway shortly before his death in an attempt to cure his ill health.
Photographer; Keith Kirk
KIRKCUDBRIGHT BAY VIEWS
THE SMILE PROJECT
Click ‘more’ to read all about the SMILE Project. The Solway Review online platform is now available! Click here to take a look.
