Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands, the D&G Climate Hub and the Glenkens Community & Arts Trust are working together to host a screening of the brand new feature-length documentary, 'Why Not Scotland?' on 6th June at The CatStrand in New Galloway.

As we stand at a vital crossroads in the future of our land and seas, 'Why Not Scotland?' explores the Scottish landscape through the eyes of Flo, a young Scot from Glasgow. Seeing the depleted state of nature across her own country, Flo feels dispirited and, like many of her generation, increasingly fearful about an uncertain future. However, on a journey around Europe, Flo encounters a different story, finding places where nature is making a dramatic comeback, revitalising human communities.

Encouraged by these stories of hope and renewal, she is prompted to wonder: if this is possible elsewhere, then why not Scotland?

Watch the Why Not Scotland? trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qogJE4sqtw

This film has is being shown in a range of venues around Scotland, giving a new perspective and highlighting that we cannot respond to the climate crisis without addressing the biodiversity emergency.

Tickets are free - If you are thinking of coming, please do help us spread the word and invite someone else in your friendship group that might not normally attend this sort of thing! The film is designed to be of interest to all - whether urban or rural, or whatever sector you work in.

The film is 60 minutes long, starting at 7.30pm, the event will be finished by 8.45pm.

The delivery of this event is being funded in partnership between Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands (using funds from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, visit www.dgwoodlands.org.uk for info) and the Dumfries & Galloway Climate Hub.

Quote from the film: “Never succumb to the feeling that you cannot change things. We have changed big things in the past.”