Rampant Scotland Directory! Biotechnology, Health CareAberdeen Physiotherapy was established in 1978 and has a reputation as one of Aberdeen’s leading physiotherapy practices. All their physiotherapists are experienced, fully qualified and state registered. They are all members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy & Physio First(OCPPP).
Aberdeen Royal Hospitals NHS Trust
This is the largest single site NHS Trust in Britain including Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. The web site gives information on a number of Trust research and commercial activities including a Medicines Assessment Research Unit plus a Medical School on site.
Based in Irvine, North Ayrshire, Daisychain Day Care is a childcare facility registered under the Children Act 1989. It aims to provide quality, affordable childcare to families in the district, regardless of income, ethnic origin, religious beliefs or social status.
Dumfries and Galloway Primary Care NHS Trust
Information about the Trust, its services, latest news, Local Health Care Co-operatives and the Trust Board. There is a helpful section on "How to Complain" and workload and statistics are to be featured.
East Sutherland Local Healthcare Co-Operative
Details of the individual health care practices in the area, plus information on Patients Advice Leaflets, useful telephone numbers and links.
This company covers the whole of Scotland hiring Fitness Equipment and general Gym Equipment including treadmills, rowing machines, exercise bikes and cross trainers, allowing you to take the equipment home rather than have to visit a gym. Equipment can be hired out from between 2 and 12 weeks at a time.
Institute of Terrestrial Ecology
The Institute of Terrestrial Ecology has been at the forefront of ecological research ever since 1973. The Institute exploits new technology to understand the science of the natural environment, with particular emphasis on terrestrial ecosystems. There are research stations at Edinburgh and Banchory. The Web pages have ecology links, information on software products and an Environmental Information Centre.
Working primarily in the field of natural resource conservation, development and management and combining economics and ecology, this company specialises in the analysis of the social, economic and environmental costs and benefits of alternative activities, and promotes the ideals of sustainable development and biodiversity conservation.
This Inverness-based company develops non-invasive diagnostics and screen tests for healthcare including breath test equipment for measuring oxidative stress and omega-3 fatty acid performance.
Private Health Care in Scotland
Private hospitals in Scotland with details of consultants practising there.
Reiki and Karuna Reiki Courses
Elizabeth Harley offers courses in Aberdeenshire on Reiki and Karuna Reiki, ancient healing therapies which are believed to have originated in Tibet and were introduced to the Western World in the mid 1970’s.
The Roslin Institute and the company which they have created leapt to world-wide prominence when they issued their press release on the cloning of sheep for the first time.
The site is dedicated to bringing the ancient arts of Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Reiki to Central Scotland and in particular, Tai Chi Ch'uan developed specifically for people with arthritis.
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency
The Agency works towards sustainable development in Scotland and their Web pages set out their objectives, how to contact them and makes available their recent press releases. Similarly Friends of the Earth Scotland list their events, publications and how to join the organisation.
Scottish Health on the Web (SHOW)
This site provides a focal point for NHS in Scotland web sites - for the public and NHS staff with lots of links.
Animal Husbandry Description, illustration, breeders and breed standards of a large number of dogs, including the following Scottish breeds:
Dog breeding is certainly a business but the pages describing these Scottish breeds of dog are written by real enthusiasts. No pretty pictures but lots of information on Border Collies, Cairn Terriers, Scottish Terriers (better known as "Scotties") and Shetland Sheep Dogs ("Shelties").
For more information on Scottish breeds of dogs, show results and links to other canine Web pages have a look at Eions Canine Net. Woof!
Other Web pages and sites on dogs which have a Scottish background are:
Photographs of dog show winners (of various breeds) in Scotland (and the north of England), updated every week.
Lawersbridge Luxury Boarding and Day Kennels
Based south-east of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire these are family run kennels located in acres of prime Ayrshire countryside to ensure your dog has a stress free environment to enjoy during their stay. Lawersbridge Boarding Kennels offer intensive pet care where someone is available 24 hours each day, providing for your dog’s well being and happiness.
Hovawarts are fairly large, hairy, working dogs originating from Germany. This site was created by a breeder based in Scone near Perth who is the only breeder in Scotland. Pictures of dogs and information from owners.
Information on training of Samoyeds sled dogs in the forests and mountains of Mid Perthshire. There is information and photographs of this interesting breed racing, training and playing in the Central Highlands.
This is the web site for the 'Bute' miniature wire and miniature smooth dachshunds bred at kennels on the outskirts of Edinburgh in Scotland. They breed and show their dachshunds for fun and all the dogs are pets and live as part of the family.
Golden Retrievers were developed in the 19th century by the gamekeepers at the Guisachan (pronounced Gooeesicun) estate of Lord Tweedmouth at Inverness-Shire. The link here is to part of the American Kennel Club site.
Scottish Shetland Sheepdog Club
The Scottish Shetland Sheepdog Club is the oldest club for the breed and the originator of the pedigree. The Web site provides information on the club, results of Championship shows - and of course a gallery of photos of this popular breed.
Breeders of Scottish Highland Cattle (and Arabian Horses, amongst other livestock!) based in Minnesota. The site relates that the Scottish Highland is the oldest registered European beef cow. There is record of this breed as far back as the twelfth century (long before the Shorthorn). There is archaeological evidence of them from the sixth century, making them one of the oldest known breeds of cattle in modern history.
Kinlochroag Fold of Pedigree Highland Cattle
Uig is home to the Kinlochroag Fold of pedigree highland cattle. The site provides information on the area and the history of the Fold - the oldest pedigree breed of cattle in the world and the first breed to be registered. The Highland Cattle Society's first herd book dates from 1884.
Whitelums Pedigree Limousin Cattle
Whitelums is based near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire and was established in 1992 to create a herd of pedigree Limousin cattle. The herd is well illustrated on these Web pages and there is background information on this attractive breed.
Riding Centres
There are lots of locations across Scotland where you can hire horses for an hour or two, learn how to ride or take a holiday pony-trekking. The British Horse Society has a list of Approved Establishments broken down by region, as does the Association of British Riding Schools. Horseweb UK and Equine World plus Saddle Up have collections of links to stables and riding schools across the country. A number of establishments in Scotland include:
Lots of information about all aspects of Highland Ponies as part of a Highland Pony Gazette. There are other sites also with information on both Highland and Shetland ponies. The appropriately named Hayfield Riding Centre in Aberdeen provides schooling, dressage and holidays for those interested in horse riding.
Tobermory Shellfish and Diving Services
This is a diving company based in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, providing experienced diving teams for the aquaculture industry. The site also has a series of pictures taken around Mull and information on the underwater finds which have been made in the area.
Useful for all cat lovers, not just those in Inverurie, the site gives advice on what to do if your cat is lost or you have found a stray cat, ways to help cats in general, quizzes and puzzles, cat facts and quotes. There's also background on cats available for rehoming or sponsorship, tales from around the district - and of course lots of photos of the moggies which have passed through the Inverurie agency.
Mossburn animal sanctuary is based in SW Scotland in Dumfries & Galloway near the town of Lockerbie. It is home to a wide variety of animals including cattle, horses, ponies, pigs, goats, poultry, rabbits, guinea pigs, sheep, raccoons, reptiles and wildlife ... and more ... They rescue misused, abused, unwanted and neglected animals and provide work placements for children and adults with problems who find working among animals very therapeutic. Visitors are made very welcome at Mossburn (though they had to close during the foot and mouth outbreak in 2001). The attractive site has lots of illustrations of the creatures which have been rescued or are permanent residents.
Scotland's first and foremost beeder of Norwegian Forest cats.
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