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18/05/2025

Mental Health Awareness Week

This week was all about raising awareness and starting conversations around mental health—and I wanted to share a bit about what helps me look after mine.

For me, good mental health is supported by simple but meaningful things

🍃Spending time outdoors in nature
🏃🏻‍♀️Staying active
🫶Volunteering and connecting with others
🥰meaningful people

I had the chance to get involved in a community sports day to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, volunteering with Murton Trust. They support such a wide range of people, including those who are on their own mental health journeys, and it was a privilege to be part of that.

I also volunteered with Brechin Netball to highlight the benefits of team sport and social connection—sometimes just being around others, moving, laughing, and supporting each other makes a big difference.

Saturday morning’s wouldn’t be the same now without Parkrun and this week a visit to in the blazing sunshine! Parkrun wouldn’t exist without its amazing volunteers, thank you! 👏🏻

To not mention great fresh food and lovely coffee wouldn’t complete my wellbeing story Sacred Grounds Coffee Company

Mental health is something we all have, and it’s important we take care of it—just like we would our physical health. Let’s keep making space for ourselves and each other

30/04/2025

Back in one of my happy places this morning — Castleton Farm — for a truly special cherry orchard tour, co-hosted with the amazing Anna Mitchell!

It was such a joy to welcome visitors and share the story behind the farm — from its rich history to the incredible innovation happening on the farm. We were joined by cherry expert Adrian, who brought the orchards to life with his incredible knowledge, there’s nothing he doesn’t know about cherries!🍒

The farm’s commitment to regenerative agriculture really shines through — working with the land in a way that protects and nourishes it for the future.

We finished the tour with refreshments under the cherry blossom, a magical experience!

I’ll be back at Castleton this Friday and Saturday, leading more orchard tours.

🌸On Sunday 4th May the farm will host a special charity blossom and berries day in support of The Archie Foundation — a charity that’s very close to the Mitchell family’s heart. Young Isabella is undergoing 18 months of treatment for a brain tumour, she celebrates her 12th birthday on Sunday. There is a Just Giving page if you would like to support https://www.justgiving.com/page/castletonfarm?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=015

It’s also Scottish Agritourism Month in May! So if you’re looking for a meaningful day out in the countryside, now’s the perfect time!

30/04/2025

25/04/2025

Happy Birthday SCOTO!
25th of April is the day we celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the launch of SCOTO network

Volunteering is a huge part of my life and my passion for people and place comes to the fore in my volunteer director role for SCOTO.

Big shout out to all the amazing people who have made things happen for SCOTO since its inception 👏🏻

Let’s celebrate all the communities across Scotland and worldwide who are welcoming visitors 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌎

Huge thanks to videographer Louise of Murton Farm, Tearoom and Nature Reserve for helping me compile my video for Angus Tourism Cooperative VisitScotland Visit Angus Brechin Community Led Tourism BeLocalScotland

31/03/2025

18/03/2025

Raven Sinclaire's Traceless Tours: regenerative tourism & conservation tours to Scotland

27/01/2025

🌟👇🏻I’m a member of Angus Tourism Cooperative and have signed up for the AGM and networking event! 👇🏻🌟
If you’re interested in attending just register in the link!
As a former volunteer director I’d also like to highlight the opportunity to join the board of directors too.

Annual General Meeting - 5th Feb, 4pm to 6pm - Royal Hotel, Forfar