Findhorn Hinterland Trust chair Jonathan Caddy shares news on an extremely busy Summer, as well as some impressive legacies as he steps down as FHT chair in September 2025: It feels strange knowing that this will be the last Chair’s report that I will be writing as I step down at the FHT AGM on […]
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Where it began: Nature, Ecology and Biodiversity at Ecovillage Findhorn
From bare dunes and a caravan park to a rich natural treasure – the stories of nature, ecology and biodiversity at Ecovillage Findhorn have now been compiled into one comprehensive feature. By Janet Shaw and Sean Reed The founders of what is now Ecovillage Findhorn set the community on an environmental and sustainability path that […]
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Dunes research – deep-time glaciers, gorse and a hidden golf course
The Findhorn Dunes are a moving miracle, showcasing nature’s awe-inspiring cycles and telling an epic historical story – from neolithic artefacts, natural disasters in 1694 and 1703, to a 1930s golf course now hidden by time. The signs are all there, if you know how to read them. Ecologist Sean Reed has done extensive research […]
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News from the land – August 2025
Our Land Manager, Kajedo Wanderer, shares news of a Vision Quest held recently in the Hinterland, and the importance of being still and listening to the land. ‘Be still, and listen’ – a mantra of sage advice from the co-founder of our community, Eileen Caddy. Easier said than done, I found out when I tried. […]
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New species in the Hinterland
From a couple of linnets, a ‘zombifying’ fungus and fly that’s been recorded only twice in Scotland so far, there have been some significant biodiversity discoveries in the Hinterland this summer. As part of my role as the charity’s Land Trustee, I carry out detailed photography and research to identify the biodiversity on the land […]
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FHT receives Nature30 status
The Findhorn Hinterland has become one of the country’s first to receive official recognition as a Nature30 site, part of a global movement to ensure that by 2030 a least 30% of the planet is effectively protected or conserved for nature.
The 20th of August 2025 was a very special day for the Findhorn Hinterland Trust charity: it became one of the first in Scotland to receive Nature30 status – a new approach by the Scottish government to help combat the worldwide biodiversity crisis.
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Weaving Maypole magic
In May the the Hinterland saw the Ecovillage Findhorn community celebrating the Celtic festival of Beltane with a traditional weaving of the Maypole, led by Scottish Greens councillor and FHT member, Draeyk van der Horn. One of the FHT’s mottos is never let a disaster go to waste! That was the intent when a storm […]
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Chair’s Report – Spring/Summer 2025
As I write it’s only May and yet it feels like summer is already upon us, with so many sunny days, warmth in the air and the trees, plants, birds, bees and other creatures making hay whilst the sun shines! We could do with rain because of the mounting fire risk but I am sure […]
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Beams, barrels and benches: FHT and the Light of Findhorn Sanctuary
After four years, our community once again has a brand new Sanctuary! From the provenance of the beams to the benches to the barrels, there are many significant stories to tell – and the Findhorn Hinterland Trust played an important role every step of the way. Easter Sunday, 20 April 2025 – the day the […]
Meet the team – Colin Shreenan
Colin Shreenan will be taking over as Chair of the Findhorn Hinterland Trust when Jonathan Caddy steps down in September. Although he’s new to the team, he’s very closely connected to it! We’ll get to know him more fully in time, but for now, meet Colin Shreenan… I was prompted to volunteer for this new […]