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Good Food Gatherings 2026 Roundup
The Highland Good Food Partnership team are now recovering from putting on three concurrent Good Food Gatherings on 19th September. But what amazing events they were! We were so pleased to see so many of you there, and what an eclectic mix of events, people and discussions. Thank you to the Highlands and Islands Climate…
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What if food banks closed their doors?
By Ele Forster Now that’s a question. What is food banks closed their doors? But what if it happened because there’s a better, more dignified way to ensure every person can access food, even in difficult circumstances? That’s exactly what happened recently at a food bank in Brighton, where a personalised, relationship-led approach saw the…
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Online AGM
All Highland Good Food Partnership members are invited to attend our online AGM. All of our Good Food Gatherings will be dialling in, but you can also join us from home.
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Good Food Gatherings on Sat 19th September!
Join us at one of our fantastic Good Food Gatherings on Sat 19th September! We’re thrilled to bring together communities across the Highlands, to celebrate local food, connection and sustainability. Each gathering is a unique opportunity to have fun, connect and learn, so find your nearest one and grab a free ticket! Saturday 19th September…
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Highland FEAST 2026
10th – 23rd October 2026 A celebration of Highland food, people & place This October, we’re bringing people together across the Highlands to celebrate good, local food. Highland FEAST celebrates the people, places and produce that make Highland food so special. From local producers and growers to cafés, restaurants, bakeries, community groups and food businesses,…
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Feel Heal Real Food – A great event on Skye!
by Sarah Bowyer (HGFP Trustee) On a sunny morning in April Highland Good Food Partnership headed to Broadford Village Hall on Skye to support the event organised by ReRoot, a local group based in South Skye that has emerged from the Skye Climate Action network . As a separate group, focussing on the food system, ReRoot…
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Behind the Mic: Making the Highland Good Food Podcast
by Fuggo King When I first volunteered to be the host for the Highland Good Food Podcast, I was stepping into new territory. Albeit one without passport control. The first episode I recorded was in May 2023, titled Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms. I was fortunate to be trusted by the partnership to choose the…
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Sunshine, Shetlands and Shared Knowledge
Sunshine, Shetlands and Shared Knowledge: Our First Farmer Cluster Connections Walk by Ele Forster Friday 13th was lucky for us as crisp, cold sunshine welcomed us to Carol Williams’ small farm near Muir of Ord. We were also fortunate to have James Yoxall from Grampian Graziers join us to bring his expertise to our first…
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Community Composting Drop-In Session
A drop-in session for anyone interested in starting up a community composting project. Held online, Wed 12th November, 7-8:30pm.
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2026: The start of a Good Food Nation?
by Eleanor Forster With the publication of the first National Good Food Nation Plan just before the winter break, things are now officially set in motion for our Council and Health Board to begin developing a Local Good Food Nation Plan for Highland. After many years of tireless campaigning from third sector bodies such as…