Until now, the only shelter for women who are fleeing violence in their homes has been in Reykjavík. About 20% of the women who come to the shelter at any given time are women from other parts of the country. https://irew.cc/3480f

Speaking to crofters @CommunityLandSc interested in applying for Forestry Comm grants to plant trees. Is it possible in Highland climate? Oh yes it is. See this fab @nordichorizons presentation inc 6 min video by Scots Norway expert Duncan Halley. https://www.nordichorizons.org/the-nurturing-nature-event/

1) Collect eight flowers
2) Put a spell on a field
3) Foresee from threads

The traditions of Midsummer go back hundreds of years. Read the full list of Finnish Midsummer love spells here: https://www.visitfinland.com/white-night-magic/

Photo by Emilia Hoisko

Happy Midsummer from 🇸🇪!
Photo: Carolina Romare/Image Bank Sweden