Here are a few links to websites that we have looked at and found useful. If you know of good sites please let us know and we will include them here.

www.borderevents.com

Border Events is a similar site to clydevelley.net in that it promotes all types of events in the Scottish Borders, Berwickshire & North Northumberland areas. All their events appear in a bi-monthly magazine. They are also promoting a Hawick Folk & Roll band - Scocha, who are on the look out for new venues to play.

www.spl.org.uk

Andrew McCallum, a member of Biggar Writers, tells us that the Scottish Poetry Library website is worth a visit.

www.dvrap.org.uk

The DVRAP (Douglas Valley Rural Activity Partnership) is a charity based in Douglas, South Lanarkshire. The DVRAP puts on a variety of classes and events for adults and children, such as childrens arts classes, glass painting, salsa and keep fit. Contact Sarah Peters (sarah.peters@dvrap.org.uk) for more information.

www.saocc.org.uk

Scottish Action on Climate Change. This is a volunteer, non-profit organisation set up in Biggar, with the intention of educating people on Climate Change and the urgency of the need for us all to quickly change our lifestyles, in order to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions, before it is too late.

http://www.douglascommunitycouncil.info

This is a useful website for finding out what is going on and has been happening in the thriving rural community of Douglas in the Clyde Valley. Well illustrated by photographer and council member Lindsay Addison. Also contains interesting links to other local interests, including how to get a free website for your community or parish council.

www.handsupfortrad.co.uk

This is the website of an organisation dedicated to increasing the profile and visibility of Scottish traditional music through 'information, education and advocacy'. Simon Thoumire runs the show and he is based in Lamington..

www.scottish-photographic-federation.org

A key site if you want to find out who's who and what is going on among camera clubs.

www.baronshaugh.co.uk

If you tire of culture and seek refuge in a sanctuary of birds (of the feathered variety) then you may find your haven here. The site is maintained by a good musical friend of ours.

www.ruralgateway.org.uk

The Rural Community Gateway is a portal for people living and working in rural areas in Scotland. The site was established in March 2003 and has an online community of over 1,800 users around and beyond rural Scotland. Over 20,000 pages are being viewed on average each month on the Rural Gateway.

www.biggar-little-festival.com

Gives details and news about the Biggar Little Festival. The third BLF will run from Friday 22nd to Sunday 31st October 2005.

www.theguidlife.net

The online community of rural South Lanarkshire

www.gnbj.co.uk

An unusual website combining news of local events and advertisements for local businesses.

www.scottishbordersartsandcrafts.co.uk

Craftspeople and artists are listed on this very comprehensive website. It includes details of crafts trails, courses and informal workshops.

www.minigallery.co.uk

Painters and others on this nicely laid out site. Much to think about. Just ignore the adverts.

www.tmsa.org.uk

The website of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland . Stacks of interesting information.

www.voluntaryarts.org

A wide-ranging collection of information relevant to those in the voluntary arts sector in Scotland. Well-informed, well-presented and easy to find your way around.