Outdoor Access
Dogs on film
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- Sunday, 21 February 2010 14:49 Chris York Hits: 360
Roll out the red carpet for the doggy starlets of today.......The Macaulay Land Use Research Institute has been working with the Cairngorms Outdoor Access Forum to explore the issues and attitudes around dogs and access to the countryside.
The project used a process known as 'participatory video' which puts film making in the hands of those involved, giving a voice to different sides of the argument - although in this case there's not too much barking going on.
The aim of the film is to stimulate debate, so if you have a view on dogs in the countryside, and the meaning of responsible access, why not use the SCotLaNd forum as a starting point. This is no glossy documentary, so they aren't looking for a critique of film-making prowess, but it opens up some potentially controversial issues in a down-to-earth kind of way.
Even if the topic doesn't wag your tail, participatory video might be a useful tool for your community group as a way of exploring ideas and issues... Take a look and see.
If you've got broadband access, you can watch the film on the Macaulay website.
