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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Environmental lawyers challenge Scottish Government on air pollution
​Environmental NGO ClientEarth have written to the Scottish Government demanding action on the illegal levels of air pollution in the country
NEWS 4 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Walking generates up to £1.26 billion for the economy
VisitScotland have released new research on walking tourism
NEWS 4 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Growing support for stronger climate change policies
Growing numbers of people want the Scottish Government to take stronger action on climate change, according to campaigners
NEWS 31 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart
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Fury over VisitScotland’s links to mountain hare slaughter
An organisation which promotes mountain hare shooting holidays has received more than £30,000 from Scotland’s national tourism agency
NEWS 31 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart
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Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance involved in near miss with a glider
The charity has said it is reviewing the findings of a report into the incident
NEWS 27 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Get on your bike and apply for funding to improve cycle routes
New fund to improve the network has been launched
NEWS 26 July 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Scots aid charity highlights plight of trafficked children
​Project aims ensure Scotland plays its part in combatting child trafficking in India
NEWS 25 July 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Windy weather gives record boost to renewables
A blustery start to the year has helped boost Scotland’s wind power generation to record levels.
NEWS 24 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart
 
Ramblers outraged as landowner blocks access to Whisky Trail
Gates are preventing public access
NEWS 21 July 2017 by Robert Armour
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Public concern over mistreated animals at record high
​Helpline takes more calls than ever
NEWS 14 July 2017 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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